Premier Firearms Auction #69

December 02, 2016 to December 04, 2016

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Premier Firearms Auction #69

December 02, 2016 to December 04, 2016

This auction has ended.

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Lot 83

Serial Number 824 Winchester Model 62 Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1932. Fitted with a dovetailed beaded blade front and elevation adjustable sporting notch rear sights. The barrel has the correct first style markings on the left and right sides. The magazine tube has the correct reinforcing collar at the top. The upper tang is fitted with a Marbles adjustable peep sight. Fitted with a 10 groove slide handle and straight grip stock with the correct pre-war sharp comb and a checkered steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 S L L R

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Lot 94

Sharps New Model 1859 Cartridge Conversion Carbine

This carbine is one of 27,000 Sharps New Model carbines converted for .50-70 rimfire ammunition in the late 1860s with a three groove re-lined barrel. Many had previously seen hard use in the Civil War. They were refinished and had parts replaced as needed during the conversion process. This example appears to have seen little if any use after the conversion and has been excellent cared for. It has the standard features and markings, including an "DFC" ribbon cartouche on the left side of the smooth walnut stock. Many of these converted carbines were used by the downsized U.S. cavalry on the Great Plains until Springfield trapdoor carbines became widely available. Many were also sold by the government to Native Americans, but they were also turned against the U.S. cavalry at the Battle of Little Bighorn and elsewhere.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt

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Lot 97

Confederate S.C. Robinson Sharps Style Percussion Carbine

At the beginning of the Civil War the Confederate government entered into a contract with S.C. Robinson Arms Manufactory of Richmond, Virginia, to manufacture Sharps-like breechloading carbines. Collectors have identified two basic models of Robinson carbines: a First Type and a Second Type. Approximately 5,000 carbines of both types were manufactured from 1862 to 1864. This carbine is a Second Type which was made for the Confederate government after their purchase of S.C. Robinson's factory in March 1863. Second Type production lasted about one year and an estimated 3,000 Second Type carbines were manufactured. The serial number range for the Second Type is approximately 1,900 to slightly over 5,000. These carbines are modeled after the Sharps Model 1859 and were less crudely built than many other Confederate weapons but still saw extremely hard service during the war. In fact, some experts have concluded that the quality compared well to the Sharps Model 1859 carbine. Speaking to the quality of these carbines, Authors William Albauch and Edward Simmons stated that the Robinson carbine "was one of the best weapons ever to be produced in the Confederacy. The record of its production is something in which its operatives can take pride, a fact not so with most of the arms manufactories in the South" ("Confederate Arms," page 65). These carbines lack a pellet primer device as found on U.S. Model 1859s. The top of the barrel has the Second Type marking of "RICHMOND VA" stamped behind the rear sight. Due to Second Type carbines being made under Confederate government supervision, these carbines lack S.C. Robinson markings. The carbine is equipped with pinched blade front and fixed notch rear sights. The rear of the lock plate is marked with the serial number "3060." The right side of the forearm has an old paper label marked with the number "785." The single barrel band and buttplate are brass. A saddle ring bar with ring is mounted on the left side. The carbine is mounted with a straight grip stock featuring a sling swivel on the underside.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 52 percussion

Lot 107

Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Conversion Carbine

This carbine is numbered in the New Model 1863 range and was manufactured in 1863-1865 for use by the Union during the Civil War. It was one of 31,098 rifles and carbines selected for conversion by Sharps for the U.S. Ordnance Department in the late 1860s. It is one of 27,00 refurbished, converted, and outfitted with a three groove relined barrel chambered for the .50-70 U.S. cartridge. Includes two extra forearms (one old and one new).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt

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Lot 171

N. P. Ames-Wm. Jenks 'Mule Ear' Navy Breech Loading

Ames manufactured only 4,250 of these distinctive "mule ear" carbines between 1843 and 1846. They are among the earliest percussion arms used by the U.S. Navy. "Wm. JENKS" is stamped in small letters on the top of the barrel parallel to the bore followed by "USN/RP/P/1844" perpendicular to the bore. Small "P" inspection marks are also on several components. "N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS" is marked in the center of the lock plate, and "Wm JENKS" is stamped on the rear of the lock plate. This carbine has the later production rifled barrel and oval loading aperture. The front sight is an integral part of the upper barrel band. A sling ring is mounted on the lower tang behind the trigger guard. Brown barrel, lock plate, hammer, breech lever and trigger are casehardened, and the barrel bands, trigger guard and buttplate are brass. Mounted with a smooth full length straight grip walnut stock with a sharp "RP" and "JL" cartouche on the left stock flat.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54 percussion

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Lot 200

Springfield Armory Officer's Model 1875 Trapdoor Rifle

Type I Springfield Armory Officer's Model 1875 rifle manufactured circa 1875-1877. This Officers Model rifle has the distinctive sporting style stock with checkered wrist and forearm, fancy scroll engraving on the lock plate, hammer, breechblock, thumb-piece, receiver, barrel band, buttplate heel, trigger guard and forearm tip, 26-inch barrel with single cleaning rod pipe and hickory cleaning rod, single set trigger, two-notch tumbler, vernier tang sight, globe front sight and service rear sight, carbine style trigger guard and barrel band without sling swivels. The early Type I features on this rifle include: high arch breechblock, "1873" dated lock plate, Model 1873 rifle rear sight, and modified Sharps Rifle Co. vernier tang sight. The scroll engraving on this rifle is slightly more detailed than the engraving found on Type II and Type III Officer's rifles and conforms very closely to the Type I scroll engraving illustrated on pages 42 and 43 of "THE .45-70 SPRINGFIELD" by Frasca and Hill. The hickory cleaning rod has the nickel plated brass ferrules found on Type I and Type II rifles. The stock lacks the checkered pistol grip fitted to the wrist of Type II and Type III rifles and is, correctly, not stamped with proof or final inspection marks. The lock plate is roll-stamped with the Springfield eagle and shield motif in front of the hammer followed by "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873" in three lines. The top of the high arch breechblock is roll-stamped "MODEL/1873" above an eagle head and crossed arrows and "U.S.". The left side of the barrel is stamped with "V/P/Eagle Head" proof and inspection marks just ahead of the receiver. "50" has been carefully added to the range markings on the right side of the rear sight base. The buttplate heel is stamped "U.S" ahead of the top screw. The receiver is, correctly, not serial numbered. A monogram "CD" has been carefully hand carved in the left side of the stock between the lock plate screws. The rifle has a blued barrel, rear sight and trigger guard with color casehardened barrel band, receiver, breechblock, lock plate hammer and buttplate. The engraved stock tip is German silver. The straight grain walnut stock is oil finished. Springfield Armory manufactured the Officer's Model 1875 rifle in response to requests by serving officers for sporting versions of the standard service rifle that utilized the .45-70 cartridge. Springfield manufactured 477 Officer's Model 1875 rifles between 1875 and 1885. Approximately 125 Type I Officer's rifles were manufactured between 1875 and 1877.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45/70 Govt.

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Lot 629

Winchester Model 9422 XTR Classic Lever Action Carbine

This Model 9422 carbine has a hooded bead front sight, buckhorn rear sight, fancy grade walnut wood with sharp checkering, a rifle style blued steel buttplate, standard markings, additional "C/W" marking in an oval by the factory proofs, and scroll, geometric, and game scene engraving on the action. An included factory invoice indicates the work was valued at $2,000 on May 12, 1986. A frame section of the special order form is also included.

Documentation

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Lot 723

Sharps Arm Company/Colt Sharps Single Shot Rifle

This rifle was manufactured between 1970 and 1977. The barrel is manufactured without sights. The rifle features a Borchardt falling block style action with an automatic safety and a Canjar adjustable set trigger. The receiver is fitted with a 3x9 Leupold Vari-X II scope. The lever features light scroll engraving. Mounted on a borderless fleur-de-lis checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with sling swivel studs, raised cheekpiece, engraved cartridge trap, and a solid rubber recoil pad. Includes a green hard case numbered to the gun, leather sling, Sharps screwdriver set, cleaning rod, cleaning rod heads, and papers.

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06 Springfield

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Dakota Arms Little Sharps Single Shot Falling Block Takedown Rifle with Case

Lot 724

Dakota Arms Little Sharps Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

These Dakota Arms Little Sharps rifles are 80% the size of an original Model 74. This example has a globe front sight and tang mounted peep sight and custom barrel takedown assembly. Mounted on a nicely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered blue steel hinged buttplate and a four cartridge trap. Includes an English fitted hardwood and leather takedown case with brass accents and a canvas cover.

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 22 hornet

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Lot 839

Erma 22 Caliber Semi-Automatic Target Pistol

Introduced prior to World War II as a rapid fire target pistol, the Erma 22 is built around a zinc alloy frame with a sharp and ergonomic grip angle similar to the Luger pistol. Elevation adjustable blade front and drift adjustable notch rear sights, with "crown/N" proofs on the barrel, slide and frame; matching full and partial numbers on several parts including the magazine, one piece checkered wrap-around grips and a combination safety and slide catch.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Lot 1082

Production Sharps /A.S. Nippes Model 1849 Rifle

Very few Sharps Model 1849 Rifles were manufactured by A.S. Nippes of Mill Creek, Pennsylvania; estimates of total production range from less than 100 to 150. The rifle features the distinctive brass circular disk automatic capping device on the right side of the breech. The top barrel flat is marked with the serial number "41" followed by "MANUFACTURED/BY/A.S. NIPPES/PHILADA PA," all behind the rear sight. The barrel is equipped with fixed sights (shortened front blade) and is grooved for a ramrod on the underside. The action has a trigger guard with separate breech lever that curves over the guard. The top of the receiver is stamped with the three-line Sharps 1848 patent information. The buttstock is fitted with a brass buttplate and patch box. The walnut forearm has a German silver tip and is secured by a wedge. There is a brass screw escutcheon for the capping device on the left side of the forearm.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 percussion

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Lot 1083

Sharps /A.S. Nippes Model 1850 Rifle

Very few Sharps Model 1850 Rifles were manufactured by A.S. Nippes of Mill Creek, Pennsylvania; estimates of total production is 150. The Model 1850 Sharps Rifle can be distinguished from the preceding Model 1849 by the tape priming mechanism on the right side of the breech, and like the Model 1849 is one of the rarest of all Sharps firearms. The top barrel flat is marked with the three-line Sharps 1848 patent information behind the rear sight. The standard 30 inch octagon barrel is marked "45" on the muzzle, is equipped for blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights and is grooved for a ramrod on the underside. The action has a trigger guard with separate breech lever that curves over the guard. The nicely figured buttstock is fitted with an iron buttplate and patch box. The forearm has a steel end cap and is secured by a wedge.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 percussion

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Lot 1084

Sharps Model 1851 Percussion Sporting Carbine

Manufactured from 1852 to 1855 with a total production of about 1,857, some of which were sold on U.S. Army and U.S. Navy contracts. This particular carbine is a civilian "Sporting" carbine. They were known as the "Box Lock" Carbine and were made by Robbins & Lawrence for Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. and carried the Sharps name. This is a breech loading 52 caliber percussion carbine that uses a Maynard tape primer contained under a hinged trapdoor on the front of the lock. This model is easily distinguished by the hammer which is mounted inside the lock. The upper tang is marked "C SHARPS/PATENT/1848" followed by the serial number, and the primer cover is marked "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/1845". The inside of the patch box lid has a non-matching number of "1208." It has the correct brass blade front sight, folding "squirrel ear" rear sight and saddle ring bar with ring. There is a single brass barrel band and brass patch box and buttplate which are also characteristics of the Sporting Carbine. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 52

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Lot 1085

Sharps Model 1874 Bridgeport Business Model Rifle

The Sharps Business rifle was brought out in 1876 as an economy model and was available with 26 inch, 28 inch or 30 inch round barrels in 45-70 or 45-75 caliber. Approximately 1,604 of these rifles were manufactured. The included factory letter confirms that this rifle was shipped on 30 April 1879 to Sharps' largest dealer, Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York City. Raised low profile blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 800 yards on a barrel marked "OLD RELIABLE" followed by the Bridgeport address ahead of the rear sight and "BUSINESS 45" at the breech. The barrel is numbered to the gun. The receiver has the 1869 patent date on the left side. The rifle features the standard double set triggers, is factory tapped for a tang sight (not included) and is fitted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a casehardened buttplate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70 Government

Price Realized:

Documented San Francisco Shipped Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Heavy Barrel Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 1086

Sharps Model 1874 No. 1 Single Shot Sporting Rifle

The factory letter confirms that this rifle was invoiced on 18 February 1875 to N. Curry & Bro. of San Francisco, California, 50 caliber (case length not specified), 30 inch octagon barrel, double set triggers and oil finished stock. The rifle was part of an order that consisted of to two identical .50 caliber rifles and eight .44 caliber rifles with five sets of reloading equipment and ten sets of globe and peep sights which had a net total worth of $383.50. German silver blade front sight and unmarked folding ladder rear sight on a barrel marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO. HARTFORD CONN" (partially removed by a filled in dovetail slot) ahead of the rear sight and "CALIBRE 50" at the breech. The barrel is numbered to the gun. The forearm with a pewter tip is numbered "54032" (possibly a factory error). The inside of the lock has a non-matching serial number "C53582," which acccording to the second included factory letter, "represents a duplicate numbered lock remaining in the Sharps parts inventory and was original to the rifle as it was assembled. Duplicate serial number guns have been observed a number of times in the serial number documentation process." The upper tang has the serial number and is tapped for sight mounting. The frame has the 1848 patent marking on the left side. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock. Sharps manufactured approximately 6,400 Model 1874 sporting rifles between 1871 and 1880. They were popular with market hunters in the West and were well known for their ability to takedown bison at long ranges. They were also popular with long range target shooters and were used in both capacities well after the Sharps Rifle Company closed in 1881 due to increased competition from Winchester's famous lever action and single shot rifles. Many Sharps rifles were manufactured in some of the most powerful black powder cartridges ever made. The use of double set triggers and a set of cross sticks made them incredibly accurate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

Price Realized:

Lot 1087

Sharps Model 1874 Hunters Rifle

This Bridgeport manufactured Model 1874 was made circa 1871 to 1881 (the Model 1874 was not applied to the gun for a few years after production began). The included factory letter confirms that this hunters rifle was shipped on 25 August 1876 of Carlos Gove & Sons of Denver, Colorado, with a 28 inch round barrel in .40 caliber. The rifle is equipped with a blade front sight and R.S. Lawrence folding ladder rear sight graduated to 800 yards on a barrel marked with the Bridgeport address followed by "Old Reliable" ahead of the rear sight and "CALIBRE 40" at the breech. The left side of the frame has the two-line 1869 patent date, and the serial number is marked horizontally on the frame at the back. The barrel is numbered to the gun. The rifle is equipped with a single plain trigger. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40

Price Realized:

Lot 1089

Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle

The included factory letter confirms that this rifle was invoiced on 17 August 1876 to Sharps dealer J.P. Lower of Denver, Colorado, .40 caliber, 30 inch octagon barrel, double set triggers, open sights and oiled finished stock. The rifle is documented in Seller's book "Sharps Firearms" on page 221. The rifle has a special order pewter forend cap. According to Sellers, "Lower was one of a small number of dealers who ordered this feature during the Bridgeport period." The forearm and barrel are numbered to the gun. German blade front sight and unmarked folding ladder rear sight on a barrel marked with the Bridgeport address ahead of the rear sight and "J.P. LOWER CALIBRE 40" at the breech. The frame has the 1869 patent date on the left side, and the upper tang has the serial number. Sharps manufactured approximately 6,400 Model 1874 Sporting rifles between 1871 and 1880. They were popular with market hunters in the West and were well known for their ability to takedown bison at long ranges. They were also popular with long range target shooters and were used in both capacities well after the Sharps Rifle Company closed in 1881 due to increased competition from Winchester's famous lever action and single shot rifles. Many Sharps rifles were manufactured in some of the most powerful black powder cartridges ever made. The use of double set triggers and a set of cross sticks made them incredibly accurate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40

Price Realized:

Lot 1090

Sharps Model 1874 Bridgeport Business Model Rifle

The included factory letter confirms that this rifle was shipped on 22 July 1878 to J.G. Dow, a cashier of Bozeman, Montana, in business .40 caliber rifle. The letter goes on to state that it is believed that "Dow was buying gun for Walter Cooper who had become in financial distress with the Sharps Company." Raised low profile blade front sight and unmarked folding ladder rear sight on a barrel marked "Old Reliable" followed by the Bridgeport address ahead of the rear sight and "CALIBRE 40" at the breech. The left side of the barrel at the breech is marked "BUSINESS 40." The left side of the frame is marked with the two-line 1869 patent date. The full serial number is on the receiver at the breech. The rifle features double set triggers, a tang tapped for sight mounting and smooth forearm and straight grip stock. The barrel and forearm are numbered to the gun. Sharps manufactured approximately 6,400 Model 1874 Sporting rifles between 1871 and 1880. They were popular with market hunters in the West and were well known for their ability to takedown bison at long ranges. They were also popular with long range target shooters and were used in both capacities well after the Sharps Rifle Company closed in 1881 due to increased competition from Winchester's famous lever action and single shot rifles. Many Sharps rifles were manufactured in some of the most powerful black powder cartridges ever made. The use of double set triggers and a set of cross sticks made them incredibly accurate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40

Price Realized:

Lot 1091

Sharps Meacham Conversion Heavy Barrel Rifle

This is a Meacham conversion rifle, so called because E.C. Meacham of St. Louis featured them in their catalogs. These rifles were made after the Sharps Rifle Co. ceased production of the Model 1874. The top flat of the heavy barrel is marked "Old Reliable" in script in an octagonal box followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN." ahead of the rear sight and "45 CALIBRE 2 7/8" at the breech. The barrel and forearm are numbered to the gun. The underside of the barrel is marked "W.C.D." followed by an eagle. German silver blade front sight, R.S. Lawrence folding buckhorn/ladder rear sight without graduations, and double set triggers. The lock plate is marked with the two-line Sharps 1852 patent date, and the receiver is marked with the two-line Sharps 1848 patent date. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-2-7/8

Price Realized:

Documented Sharps Model 1874 "Old Reliable" Single Shot Sporting Heavy Barrel Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 1092

Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company - 1874-Rifle

The factory letter confirms the caliber, double set triggers, oiled stock, open sights and 30 inch sporting octagon barrel. The rifle was shipped on November 17, 1876 to Sharps agent A.J. Plate & Co. of San Francisco, California. The list price was $42.00, and the weight was 12 pounds. The top barrel flat is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN." ahead of the rear sight, script "Old Reliable" in a rectangle with flattened corners, and "CALIBRE 44" at the breech. The barrel and forearm are numbered to the gun. The left side of the receiver is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO/PAT. APR 6 1869". Dovetailed German silver blade front sight and Lawrence folding ladder rear sight without graduation markings. It has a blue barrel, casehardened remaining parts, and is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered flat steel buttplate. Sharps manufactured approximately 6,400 Model 1874 Sporting rifles between 1871 and 1880. They were popular with market hunters in the West and were well known for their ability to takedown bison at long ranges. They were also popular with long range target shooters and were used in both capacities well after the Sharps Rifle Company closed in 1881 due to increased competition from Winchester's famous lever action and single shot rifles. Many Sharps rifles were manufactured in some of the most powerful black powder cartridges ever made. The use of double set triggers and a set of cross sticks made them incredibly accurate. With a RCBS 44/77 Sharps die set, wad cutter, patch template, Lyman bullet mold and 11 lead rounds.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44

Price Realized:

Scarce Documented J.P. Lower Marked and Shipped Sharps Bridgeport Model 1874 Commercial Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 1093

Sharps Model 1874 Carbine

The included factory letter confirms that this scarce carbine was shipped on 25 August 1876 to Sharps agent John P. Lower of Denver, Colorado. The carbine was part of a shipment of 12 Model 1874 carbines in .50 caliber that had 25 inch barrels. At Bridgeport a total of 398 1874 carbines, both military and commercial, were manufactured from early 1872 to late 1878. The commercial Bridgeport carbine was available in 40-70, 45-70 and 50-70. The majority were in 45-70. This example is in 50-70, making this carbine an even scarcer example of a Model 1874. Blade front sight and R.S. Lawrence folding ladder rear sight graduated to 800 yards on a barrel marked with the Bridgeport address ahead of the rear sight and "J.P. LOWER" retailer marking followed by "CALIBRE 50" at the breech. The barrel is numbered to the gun. The forearm is the correct commercial style secured to the barrel by two screws. The serial number is marked horizontally on the receiver at the back. The lower tang has the sliding lever catch. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with iron patch box on the right side.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-70

Price Realized:

Lot 1094

Sharps Model 1870 Breech Loading Rifle

This is a very early second type Sharps Model 1870 trials rifle of which there were only 300 in total manufactured, circa 1870. This series of rifle was a continuation of the U.S. Ordnance Dept. to adopt a cartridge rifle in the post Civil War years using some of the left over Civil War era parts. The Second models were actually a new manufactured rifle using the new 1874 Sharps action. They were numbered in their own range (1-300) with this rifle being number 10. The actions were made by Sharps, and Springfield Armory did the assembly with newly fabricated parts. The action for this rifle shows no provisions for the pellet primer system and has the 1848 Sharps patent date on the left side. The serial number is on the upper tang and left side of the barrel at the breech. The left side of the wrist has a oval "ESA" cartouche. The buttplate tang is marked "US". Front blade sight/socket bayonet lug and Allen type folding rear sight graduated from 200 to 900 yards. The lock, receiver, lever and buttplate were casehardened and the barrel and barrel bands were bright. Mounted with a full length straight grip stock with two barrel bands, iron forend cap, sling swivels and iron ramrod with a serrated slotted head.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-70

Price Realized:

Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1859 Breech Loading Military Percussion Rifle

Lot 1095

Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Breech Loading Military Rifle

Offered here is a Sharps Model 1859 military rifle with barrel lug for a saber bayonet. The U.S. Army contracted for 1,500 Model 1859 with saber bayonets and the U.S. Navy purchased 2,800 Model 1859 rifles with saber bayonets. All of these rifles were issued and saw extensive service during the Civil War. The three band rifle has an iron patch box, unaltered Lawrence pellet primer and Lawrence patent folding leaf rear sight with 800 yard center notch. There are sling swivels on the stock and middle barrel band. The right side plate is roll-stamped "C. SHARPS' PAT./OCT.5th 1852" behind the hammer and "R.S. LAWRENCE' PAT./APRIL 12th 1859." below the pellet primer. "C. SHARPS PAT./SEPT. 12th 1848" is stamped on the left side of the receiver. The two-line Sharp's legend is stamped on the top of the barrel between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. "NEW MODEL 1859" is stamped between the rear sight and the receiver, and the rear sight base has Lawrence patent markings. The serial number "40805" is stamped on the upper receiver tang. Three script letter cartouches are found on the left side of the wrist, and there is a single DFC script letter cartouche on the left side of the buttstock. The underside of the forearm near the receiver has the inspector initials "AWM." The inspector initials "MNM" are found on the buttstock hear the buttplate tang. The underside of the buttstock has a single letter "P" near the lower tang.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 52 percussion

Price Realized:

Lot 1096

Sharps Model 1852 Slant Breech Percussion Carbine

Only just under 5,000 Model 1852 carbines were manufactured by Robbins & Lawrence of Windsor, Vermont, for Sharps before production shifted to the Model 1853 with its improved lever hinge pin design with a retaining stud instead of a spring in the forearm. This standard example has the standard markings, fixed blade and notch sights, a saddle ring on the left side of the action, and brass furniture. Some of these early Sharps no doubt saw action in the violent clashes of the antebellum era and on the battlefields of the Civil War.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 52 percussion

Price Realized:

Exceptional Documented Extremely Rare Sharps Model 1874 No. 1 Special Long Range Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter, Shipped to Redwing, Minnesota and Ammunition

Lot 1097

Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company - 1874-Rifle

Manufactured circa 1875, this rifle is one of only an estimated 87 Number 1 Long Range Rifles manufactured by Sharps. According to "Sharps Firearms" by Frank Sellers, page 226, 17 were manufactured in Hartford, Conn., and the remaining 70 in Bridgeport, Conn. The rifle is fitted with a 34 inch octagon barrel equipped with a globe spirit lever front sight and Lawrence Patent folding ladder rear sight absent of any graduation markings and with the three line C.S. Lawrence patent marking. The top flat is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO HARTFORD, CONN." immediately ahead of the rear sight and "CALIBRE 44" at the breech. The left side of the receiver is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO./PAT APR 6 1869". The serial number is marked on the upper tang with the third numeral below the factory installed post for the tang sight. The tang sight is a long range sporting variation marked with the matching serial number on the lower left side. The matching serial number is also on the bottom barrel flat under the forearm and on the forearm. The barrel is finished blue and most of the remaining metal surfaces are casehardened. The rifle is equipped with a single trigger and mounted with a smooth varnished checkered walnut forearm with a Schnabel forend and pistol grip stock with a flat checkered buttplate. The accompanying factory letter states that this rifle's serial number is listed in original records of the sharps Rifle Company Order Book No. 2 described as a Special Long Range Rifle, "grade not specified", 44 caliber using 90 grain 2 5/8 inch shell and a 34 inch unspecified barrel. The letter also states that the designation "Special" is unclear; "it may be that this rifle was in No. 2 Grade, but ordered with extra quality wood." The rifle was invoiced with another Long Range rifle, No. 4 Grade to Edward L. Baker of Red Wing, Minnesota, on January 20, 1876. There is an early second factory letter which verifies the same information. Also included is a copy of the original letter from Mr. Baker to Sharps for the purchase of a charger. There are also some letters in reference to a connection to a Olaf Nilson patent from Red Wing, Minnesota, and this rifle; however, it was learned that Edward L. Baker was in the hardware business in 1876, and it was surmised that the rifle was purchased for a customer and the search ended. Comes with a box of Winchester Repeating Arms 44-90 caliber cartridges for Sharps rifle (8/10).

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-90

Price Realized:

Lot 1098

Fine A.O. Zischang Sharps Borchardt Schuetzen Rifle with Scope

This Schuetzen rifle is by one of the preeminent target rifle makers of the late 1800s, August O. Zischang of Syracuse, New York. Zischang is best known for producing high quality Schuetzen rifles often built on a Sharps-Borchardt action like this fine example. The full octagon number 4 weight barrel is marked "A.O. ZISCHANG SYRACUSE, N.Y." on the upper left flat and "FLUID-STEEL-KRUPP" on the top flat. The rifle is equipped with a windgage spirit level front sight, mid-range Vernier tang sight mounted on a special Zischang made short pedestal/removable tang and Stevens No. 605 scope. The barrel has no provision for a rear sight, but has target blocks with 11 5/8 inch spacing. This is a special 7/8 inch diameter Stevens scope with external mounts, Pope rail and adjustable front objective. Note that the rear scope mount partially covers the steel marking listed above. There are two tapped holes behind the font sight. Zischang was noted for streamlining and improving the Borchardt military action. The graceful lines were not obtainable by using the sporter action as they have too much metal removed from the wrong areas to be conductive to the fine lines he desired. The casehardened and unmarked action is fitted with a long pistol grip lower tang with Zischang's double set triggers and a unique special two finger lever. This is a big rifle stocked by Zischang with an extra large Schuetzen buttstock with cheekpiece and special Zischang buttplate. The walnut is exhibition grade Circassion walnut with fine line checkering in the pistol grip and forearm. The buttplate is blued steel and the grip cap is hard rubber. The cheekpiece is unusual with unique contour and flows well in the overall perch belly design. The highly attractive wood is honey colored with dark swirling grain and fiddleback figure.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

Price Realized:

Lot 1100

Nimschke Engraved, Sharps Model 1874 Long Range No. 1 Rifle

Sharps Model 1874 Long Range No. 1 Rifle with L.D. Nimschke engraving manufactured c. 1876-77. This rifle is illustrated and described on pages 227 and 228 of "SHARPS FIREARMS" by Frank Sellers and appeared on the cover of "SHARPS FIREARMS/MODEL 1874 RIFLES" by Frank Sellers and De Witt Bailey. Included with the rifle is a letter from a previous owner, Dr. R.L. Moore. Dr. Moore's letter states that this rifle is listed in Sharps Company records as: "Model 1874 Long Range Target Rifle #1, EXTRA". The Moore letter further states the rifle was shipped to the Dearborn Rifle Club in Chicago, Illinois, on August 27, 1877, at no charge and was intended to be awarded as a prize for a match with British riflemen following the 1877 Creedmoor International Match. The Chicago match was not held and the rifle was not presented. The Moore letter also states that this rifle was very likely displayed at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. The receiver, side plate, hammer, upper and lower tang, lever and hinge pin key are engraved with intricate relief scrollwork on a punch-dot background with detailed borders. The sides of the receiver are engraved with vignettes of a running bison and white tail buck and a prong horn antelope engraved on the right side plate. The Moore letter states that this highly detailed and flawlessly executed engraving was identified as the work of L.D. Nimschke by firearms expert R.L. Wilson. The rifle has a blued half-round/half-octagon barrel and color casehardened receiver, hammer and breechblock. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grade, American walnut with a high polish piano finish. The barrel has a 'New Model' wind gauge front sight with spirit level. A long range vernier sight with 4 5/8 inch stem graduated "0-6" is mounted on the tang. The single trigger has a knurled face. The forearm and stock pistol grip have deep checkering. The bottom of the pistol grip is fitted with a blank silver inscription plate. An alternate mount for a tang sight is inlaid on the stock comb just ahead of the butt. The shotgun style butt is fitted with a Sharps checkered hard rubber buttplate with diamond shaped escutcheons around the screw holes. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the Sharps "Old Reliable" logo in a rectangle followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT. CONN." in one line. The caliber designation "CAL. 45 2 4/10" is stamped on the left barrel flat. The serial number "159488" is stamped on the top of the receiver in an engraved rectangle. The lower left side of tang sight base is serial numbered "159488". The top of the base and rear sight stem are stamped with the partial serial number "88" on the left side. All of the visible serial numbers match.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-100

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Exceptional Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle in Desirable 40-70 Sharps Caliber with Ammunition

Lot 1104

Remington No.1 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle in 40-70 Sharps Cal.

Manufactured form 1868 to 1888. This is an excellent example of a very desirable Remington Rolling Block No. 1 Sporting Rifle with a half octagon barrel that is numbered to the gun (serial number marked on the bottom flat under the forearm). The top barrel flat is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y." ahead of the rear sight. The rifle is equipped with a German silver blade front sight and a folding adjustable rear peep sight. The underside of the barrel has the caliber marking of "40 70." (for 40-70 Sharps caliber) The receiver has the octagon top and is marked with the six-line patent information on the left side. The forend tip, buttplate, receiver and trigger guard are casehardened and the remaining metal surfaces are blue. Mounted with a nicely figured smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The forend has a Remington iron tip. Remington's production of the rolling block firearm in one form or another lasted from 1867 to 1934. The No. 1 action was the largest of the rolling blocks, chambered for the smallest to the largest calibers of the period. Comes with an original box of UMC 40-70 ammunition (20/20).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-70 Sharps

Exceptional and Highly Desirable Brass Mounted Sharps New Model 1859 Percussion Carbine

Lot 1151

Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company - 1859-Carbine

This exceptional example of a scarce Sharps New Model 1859 percussion carbine that features the desirable early type brass barrel band, patch box and buttplate. These components were later changed to iron. Introduced in late 1858, the New Model 1859 Sharps are numbered starting in the 30000 range with total early type production around 3,000 units. The state of Georgia bought approximately 2,000 (1,600 bought directly from Sharps and 400 bought on the commercial market), and it is known that they were issued to the Georgia cavalry and infantry units. These were the first of the straight breech models and were widely used during the Civil War. Many were damaged, altered, or destroyed. This high conditioned early version of the New Model 1859 percussion carbine has a barrel fitted with a German silver blade front sight and a Lawrence patent rear sight marked "R.S. LAWRENCE/PATENTED/FEB. 15th 1859." The barrel is marked with the three-line Hartford address ("SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG. CO./HARTFORD CONN.") ahead of the rear sight and "NEW MODEL 1859" at the breech. There is a saddle ring and bar mounted on the left side of the stock wrist. It has the Lawrence pellet primer, blue barrel and casehardened receiver. The lock and receiver have the standard Sharps ("C. SHARPS' PAT./SEPT. 12th 1848" and "C. SHARPS' PAT./OCT 5th 1852") and R.S. Lawrence ("R.S. LAWRENCE PAT./APRIL 12th 1859") patent markings. The serial number is stamped on the upper receiver tang. The inside of the patch box door is numbered to the gun. Mounted with a highly figured smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with sling swivel mounted on the underside of the buttstock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 52 percussion

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Lot 1156

Civil War Berdan Sharpshooter Range Sharps Model 1859 Percussion

This Model 1859 Sharps rifle was manufactured in 1862 and is in the same configuration as the special ordered rifles produced for the 1st and 2nd U.S. Sharpshooter Regiments (Berdan's Sharpshooters) in 1862. The Ordnance Department's initial order was for standard Model 1859 rifles, but Colonel Hiram Berdan contacted the factory and requested a dull barrel finish and double set triggers. The factory assumed Berdan had permission for the changes and began producing rifles for the unit to his specifications, but once the Ordnance Department got word, they insisted that they would not pay for additional rifles in the altered configuration. The Sharpshooter rifles fall into the 35,000 to 57,000 range. Furthermore, the accepted serial number range for the approximately 500 Sharps Model 1859 rifles with double set triggers purchased to arm Berdan's Sharpshooters is 54390-55574, and this rifle falls in the range. It is correctly not fit with a lever latch. However, it has a pinned blade front sight instead of the angular bayonet stud sight base. The barrel and receiver have matching serial numbers. The top of the barrel is marked: "SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG CO/HARTFORD CONN" ahead of the rear sight and "NEW MODEL 1859" behind it. The left side of the receiver has the Sharps 1848 patent date. The lock plate is marked with the Sharps 1852 patent date and the Lawrence 1859 patent date. The folding leaf rear sight is graduated to 800 yards and has the usual Lawrence markings on the base. The left barrel flat is stamped with the Ordnance inspector's initials "C.W.H." just ahead of the receiver. The left stock flat is stamped with three rectangular Ordnance inspection cartouches. The script initials appear to be "AWM", "EF", and "TWR". The sub-inspector's initials "N.S.P." are stamped on the forearm flat at the junction with the receiver, and the block initials "T.W.R." are stamped on the stock comb just ahead of the buttplate. The outside of the patch box is stamped with an "M" sub-inspector mark; the inside of the door is stamped with a single punch mark. The tang of the buttplate is stamped with an "R".

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 52 percussion

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Exceptionally Fine Civil War Burnside Model 1864 Breech Loading Percussion Carbine

Lot 1162

Burnside Fifth Model Civil War Carbine

These "Fifth Model" Burnside carbines represent the completion of the evolution of General Ambrose Burnside's ingenious carbine design. Unfortunately for Burnside, he profited little, if at all, from the his well-known design because he was forced to sell his shares before the company received sizeable government contracts. The outbreak of the Civil War led to the purchase of over 50,000 Burnside carbines. They were the third most widely purchased breech loading carbines during the war after only the Sharps and the Spencer. This high condition example has the standard markings and features, including matching serial numbers and crisp government inspection markings.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54 percussion

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Lot 1175

Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle Ring Percussion Carbine

This carbine was manufactured in 1863-1865 and then converted for .50-70 cartridges after the war. It has since been converted back to percussion. The stock has the standard cartouches by the saddle ring as well as the "DFC" ribbon cartouche from the conversion. The sights and other markings are also standard.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 52 percussion

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Lot 1178

Sharps Model 1855 British Contract Carbine

This is an example of 1 of just 3,000 Sharps Model 1855 carbines with an 19 inch barrel sold to the British Government. Most of these British carbines are lost since they were used in the burgeoning British Empire in the 19th century. A few are believed to have been sold back to the United States and used during the Civil War (most of those would have also been well worn or destroyed in the process). A British "crown/3" proof is marked on the upper tang along with the three-line 1848 Sharps patent marking and serial number. The primer door is marked "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE 1845." Blade front sight, four leaf rear sight (3-folding, 1-fixed), smooth forearm and straight grip stock and brass buttplate and patch box. The right side of the buttstock is stamped "A/J/1868." The buttplate tang is marked "2/DG/34." The marking indicates issue to the Dragoon Guards.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 577

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Lot 1179

Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine

This carbine was originally produced as a standard New Model 1863 Sharps percussion carbine during the war, and along with some 31,098 others and 1,086 rifles, was converted by Sharps to fire the new .50-70 Centerfire U.S. Government cartridge in the late 1860s. This example has a relined, 3 groove barrel with a German silver blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight. During the conversion the wood was replaced as needed. The left side of the wrist has a boxed "EF" cartouche just above the saddle ring bar, and the left side of the butt has a "DFC" banner cartouche. In the late 19th century, many of these carbines were subject to subsequent hard use in the Indian Wars across the American West.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt

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Lot 1180

Civil War Starr Arms Co. Model 1858 Percussion Carbine

20,601 breech loading percussion carbines were manufactured by Starr Arms Co. of Younkers, New York, during the Civil War. Many were issued to cavalry units fighting in the West during the Civil War. When used with proper cartridges, the Starr is arguably one of the best breech loading percussion designs of the era. After being the third most important supplier of revolvers and fifth main supplier of carbines during the Civil War, Starr Arms Co. closed after the war like many other firearms companies due to the sharp decline in government spending on munitions and the plethora of surplus firearms on the open market. This example has a blade front sight; notch and folding leaf rear sight; saddle ring on the left side of the action; the standard Starr address and patent markings on the barrel, upper tang, and lock; and brass fittings.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54 percussion

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Lot 1181

Sharps Line Throwing Gun

This period line thrower is built on a cartridge converted Sharps New Model 1863 carbine. The rear sight dovetail slot has been filled, the saddle ring bar has been removed, and the barrel is smooth bore. The action retains the Sharps and R.S. Lawrence markings, and the serial number is stamped on the upper tang. The buttstock is stamped "SL T4" on the right side, and a "DH" cartouche appears on the left side. The throwing rod and rope are included. Several models of line throwing guns have been used by the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. Early line throwing guns were built by modifying trapdoor and Sharps actions.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt

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Lot 1191

U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion

This is an example of one of the approximately 5,800 percussion revolvers manufactured circa 1863-65 by Rogers & Spencer of Willowdale, New York, which is near Utica. The U.S. Ordnance contract was for 5,000 revolvers: 1,500 to be delivered by the end of April 1865 and the balance by September of 1865. There is no record of issuance of any of the revolvers due to the Civil War ending. The top strap is marked "ROGERS & SPENCER/UTICA NY". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom barrel flat, left side of the frame, cylinder and on the butt. There are small single letter "B" inspection mark on most of the parts, including the bottom of each grip panel. The revolver is finished blue with a casehardened hammer, trigger and loading lever assembly. Brass cone front, frame notch rear sights and fitted with smooth walnut grips with a sharp "RPB" cartouche on the lower left panel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 percussion

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Scarce U.S. Springfield Armory Ward-Burton Model 1871 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot 1232

U.S. Springfield Armory Ward-Burton 1871 Bolt Action

Part of a limited 1,011 arm production run, the U.S. Model 1871 Ward-Burton rifle was a competitor to become the standard weapon of the United States Army, competing against Sharps, Remington, and ultimately losing to the Allin Conversion Trapdoor. Most of these arms were sent West for testing, where the harsh nature of frontier military use whittled down the already small stock, leaving few in good condition. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with "U.S./SPRINGFIELD 1871" on the left side of the receiver and "WARD.BURTON. PATENT./DEC.20.1859 FEB.21.1871" on top of the bolt cover. Smooth straight wrist stock, with a metal ramrod, sling swivels, and a "US" marked buttplate heel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt

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Exceptional Cased Presentation Grade Silver Plated Tipping & Lawden Model 2 Sharps Patent Four Barrel Pepperbox

Lot 1272

Tipping & Lawden Four Barrel Pepperbox

This is an exceptional example of an engraved Sharps "pepperbox" pistol manufactured by English gunmakers Tipping & Lawden in the early 1860s or 1870s. Tipping & Lawden were one of only two authorized European firms licensed by Sharps to manufacture pistols based on his innovative design. They were part of the 20 member Birmingham Small Arms Trading Company and manufactured approximately 4,000 of the Model 2 in four different calibers. This example has a blue barrel, silver frame, and gutta percha grips with relief floral designs. The frame features almost complete coverage of floral scroll engraving. The barrel cluster has checkered oval panels flanked by engraved scrollwork on the sides. British proofmarks are found on the barrel cluster. The left side of the frame is marked "TIPPING & LAWDEN/SHARPS PATENT" in a circle surrounding the hammer screw. The serial number is marked at the muzzle of the barrel group on the bottom. It comes in a small, nicely figured hardwood case with blue baize lined interior, a compartment with sliding lid and an oiler. The lid has a brass inlaid shield and banner.

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 7 mm

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"Jo. Lo. Ar." Semi-Automatic Pistol in Extremely Rare .45 ACP Caliber

Lot 1521

Hijo de Calixto Arrizabalaga - Jo. Lo. Ar. 1924

Patented in 1920, the Jo. Lo. Ar. Pistol is an upgraded version of Arrizabalaga's Sharp Shooter with two mechanical differences. First, is the installation of an extractor, and the second is the installation of a side lever, or palanca, as its inventor Jose de Lopez Arnaiz referred to it. Arnaiz, a Spanish gun dealer, sold Arrizabalaga on the idea of the folding lever, which would permit operation of the slide with the shooting hand. As the Sharp Shooter lacked any mechanical safety mechanisms, this upgrade was advertised as both a convenience and safety upgrade. The arrangement had Arrizabalaga producing the gun, and a company set up by Arnaiz building and installing the levers. Around 30,000 of these palanca-equipped firearms were sold in 9mm before Arnaiz broke off relations for unknown reasons. The main overseas purchaser was the Peruvian Mounted Police, who found the one-handed operation very functional on horseback. This pistol is much more scarce than the standard 9mm. Equipped with a fixed blade front sight and notch rear sight on its hinged, fluted barrel. The slide is equipped with the palanca, the face of which is checkered. The left side of the slide is roll stamped "PISTOLA "JO. LO. AR." EIBAR (ESPANA)/ANO 1924 PATENTES Nos. 68028 Y 70235". The left side of the frame is marked "CAL 45" followed by standard Spanish proofs and the serial number. Fitted with a checkered barrel catch and contoured, checkered hard rubber grips with "JO.LO.AR." in banners at the top.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Lot 3024

Civil War Production New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action

Henry Lever Action Rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in March 1864. The rifle has the distinctive Henry "gun metal" brass receiver and buttplate and octagon barrel with integral 15-shot magazine. The barrel has the late style, square back, nickel-silver front sight blade and a dovetail mounted, folding leaf rear sight. The sight leaf has a rounded top with 900 yard center notch. The second style receiver lacks the alternate rear sight dovetail found on Henry receivers to about serial number 3000. The bottom of the receiver has the late, beveled magazine follower cut, and the magazine has the large diameter brass follower. The buttplate is the first style with rounded heel which was replaced with a buttplate with sharp pointed heel in the mid-4000 serial number range. The buttplate has a hinged brass trapdoor. The left side of the stock and barrel have a factory sling swivel and screw mounted loop for a sling hook. The swivel and hook were originally special order features but were standard by early 1864. The barrel and magazine have traces of the blue finish, the hammer and lever are color casehardened, and the straight grain American walnut stock has a varnished or oiled finish. The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the second style legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16, 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CT." in two lines. The second style legend, introduced in the late 3000 serial number range, is larger and has all Roman (serifed) characters rather than the smaller, first style legend with the combination of Roman and Gothic letters. The serial number "4585" is stamped: (1) on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver, (2) on the lower left side of the receiver tang, (3) in the upper tang inlet of the stock, (4) on the inside of the buttplate and (5) on the shanks of both hand-fitted buttplate screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. The tang screws are, correctly, not serial numbered. Experts believe that most Henry rifles made before 1865 were privately purchased by individual federal soldiers who wanted the unprecedented firepower offered by the 15-shot Henry repeating rifle. The Henry rifle was especially popular with soldiers in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky regiments. Many of these soldiers purchased Henry rifles from dealers in Louisville, Kentucky, and other mid-west cities in 1864 using re-enlistment bounties.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry

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Lot 3125

Colt Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

Manufactured in 1863. Colt was given a contract to supply 112,500 of these special Rifled Muskets, and between 1861 and 1865, 75,000 were delivered under Ordnance Department contracts. All parts are armory bright except for the blue rear sight and casehardened trigger. The Colt Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket had a distinctive hammer, bolster that lacked a clean-out screw, screw fastened barrel bands and a straight shank tulip head ramrod. Many of these features were incorporated by Springfield Armory in the Model 1863 Type I and Type II rifle-muskets. The lock plate is dated "1863" behind the hammer and marked "U.S./COLT'S PT F.A. MFG CO/HARTFORD CT" ahead of the hammer. The top of the barrel is dated "1863" at the breech, the left upper flat is marked "V/P/eagle head" and the left flat "E.F.. The face of the nipple bolster is stamped with the spread eagle/shield motif. The lower tang is marked with a small "T" ahead of the trigger guard, a "M" on the trigger guard bow and "J" at the rear, and an "M" on the ramrod head. There is a small "M" on the rear and middle barrel bands and a "T" on the front band. Blade front sight on a square base which doubles as a bayonet lug and three leaf rear sight marked with a "C" on the left side. Mounted with an oil finished black walnut full length straight grip stock with two sharp boxed cartouches on the left flat. The buttplate tang is marked "U.S" ahead of the screw and with a small "P" above it.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 58 percussion

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Lot 3173

Cased and Factory Engraved Sharps Model 2A Four Barrel Pistol

Standard "C. SHARPS/PATENT 1859" marking in a circle around the hammer screw on the left side of the frame, "C. SHARPS & Co/PHILADA. PA." on the right. Light floral scroll engraving on the sides of the frame and standing breech with the line borders and a few stamped stars. The barrels have light scroll engraving at the rear with double tipped arrows at the high point of each barrel. The grips are smooth. Many even numbered Sharps four barrel pistols were factory engraved, experimental or unusual in some respect. The 6 1/2 inch by 4 1/2 inch by 1 5/8 inch mahogany case is possibly original to it. It has a wood block with holes for 30 cartridges. It is lined with maroon velvet. The key is missing and the escutcheon plate has been replaced with wood.

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 RF

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Outstanding Master Engraved, Gold Inlaid, and Kurt Jaeger Marked Winchester Model 63 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Lot 3513

Winchester - 63

Manufactured in 1946 and subsequently lavishly engraved and gold inlaid at the shop of Kurt Jaeger in Mainz, Germany. The wonderfully executed engraving starts with a small band at the muzzle, a fully engraved forend cap with contrasting gold wire inlaid borders, and then a full 6 3/4 inch wedge extending from the breech to just forward of the rear sight on the barrel. The Winchester markings are still complete. The full coverage scroll engraving on the receiver has intricate gold inlaid borders, subtle crosshatched shading, and incredibly detailed small animal scenes of a squirrel, hare, and a fox, all in lustrous raised relief gold inlay. The wood is just as impressive as the metal, as is to be expected from a master craftsman, with attractive grain, rich color, bold figure, and sharp checkering. Fitted with a fixed blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear notch sight, and an engraved blue steel buttplate. Jaeger gained notoriety and popularity especially with American servicemen during the post-war occupation of Germany and was heavily involved with the Weisbaden Rod & Gun Club of the American Air Force.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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