Premier Firearms Auction #85

May 13, 2022 to May 15, 2022

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Premier Firearms Auction #85

May 13, 2022 to May 15, 2022

This auction has ended.

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Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Company Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol

Lot 17

Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Pistol

This Factory engraved Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Pocket Pistol was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company c. 1860. The pistol has a .31 caliber, four-inch, octagon barrel with integral six-shot magazine, brass frame and distinctive finger-hole loading lever. The barrel has a pinch-top front sight and the magazine has a clam-shell shaped brass follower. A fixed rear sight is mounted on the top of the frame. The ejection port has a semi-circular cut-out at the front and the bolt has a single hook extractor. The hammer has coarse hand knurling on the spur. The two-piece walnut grips have a varnished piano finish. The barrel, cartridge elevator, rear sight and bolt are blued. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened and the frame has a natural brass finish. The top and sides of the receiver, back strap and side plates are decorated with the open, leaf and scroll factory engraving found on most New Haven Arms No.1 pistols. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the New Haven Arms Co., legend: "NEWHAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB. 14. 1854". The serial number is stamped on the left side of the butt beneath the grips and on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. New Haven Arms manufactured an estimated 850 No. 1 Lever Action Pocket Pistols between 1857 and 1861.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31 Volcanic

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Lot 22

Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy Pistol

This Lever Action Navy pistol was manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company c. 1856. The pistol has the distinctive brass frame, loading lever with finger hole and octagon barrel with integral magazine. The eight-inch, Type I, barrel has a full rib, ten-shot magazine, crowned muzzle, rounded T-bar spring, nickel-silver cone front sight and thick brass magazine follower. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the three-line legend: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEW HAVEN CONN. FEB. 14. 1854". The plain brass receiver has semi-circular cut-outs on the front and rear of the ejection port, a dove-tail mounted rear sight, loading lever with finger hole, hammer with hand-cut knurling and two-piece walnut grips. An "X" factory inspection mark is stamped on the left side of the loading lever. The serial number is stamped on the right side of the loading lever, right side of the butt beneath the grip and on the inside of both grips. The barrel has commercial blue finish. The cartridge elevator, rear sight, bolt and hammer are fire blue and the hammer and trigger are color casehardened. The grips are varnished with high polish piano finish. The Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., manufactured approximately 1,500 Navy pistols with eight-inch barrels between 1855 and 1857. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Extremely Rare Documented Schweitzer/Wise Marked Early Republic Era Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Militia Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Lot 69

Schweitzer/Wise Pennsylvania Militia Flintlock Pistol

This pistol may very well be the earliest post-Revolutionary War U.S. contract pistol and as such is an incredibly important piece for collectors of U.S. martial pistols. Robert M. Reilly wrote, "The historic significance of this pistol cannot be overstated. It may be the sole survivor of yet uncovered contracts issued by Pennsylvania for pistols, and the use of the Liberty Cap proofmark dates the arm from 1799 at the latest. . ." All early American pistols are rare and valuable (as Flayderman values the pistol at $45,000 in 2007); but this pistol is also one of only two pistols known with the Pennsylvania proofmark from prior to 1800! It is discussed in detail and illustrated in four books: pages 207 and 208 of "United States Martial Flintlocks" by Reilly, page 347 of "Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms and Their Values" by Norm Flayderman, pages 102 and 103 of "Historic Pistols: The American Martial Flintlock, 1760-1845" by Smith and Bitter, and pages 64-66 of "U.S. Martial Single Shot Pistols" by Hartzler and Whisker. It was proofed for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania after the American Revolution c. 1785-1799, and therefore was almost certainly manufactured before the first U.S. contract pistols by North & Cheney pistols were even made. It may be related to the pistols listed in Pennsylvania government depots in Philadelphia as early as 1781 and 1793. Reilly reported it as manufactured by Abraham Schweitzer (1769-1831) of Lancaster and later Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Abraham Schweitzer also manufactured rifles under contract with the government and was a talented rifle builder, and a pistol signed "AS" that is attributed to him is also known. Therefore, this is certainly a logical conclusion. Smith and Bitter list it as manufactured by an unknown gunmaker named Wise, and suggest the lock was manufactured by Daniel Schweitzer who is known to have manufactured locks used on other Pennsylvania contract arms. Daniel Schweitzer was listed as a blacksmith in 1797 in Lancaster and by 1808 specialized specifically as a locksmith, and "Schweitzer" markings on the inside of locks have been noted on contract arms completed by other Pennsylvania gunsmiths in the 1790s (see "Pennsylvania 1798 Contract Muskets" by Thomas E. Holt for examples). It is possible Wise manufactured the barrel and one of the Schweitzers manufactured the lock given American gunmakers, especially those in Pennsylvania, are known to have built arms using parts obtained from various sources. Regardless of the who manufactured what individual parts and who actually completed the final product, this is a historically significant pistol. The barrel is particularly unusual and rare for an American made pistol given it is brass and has a complex cannon shaped profile. This style was popular in the 18th century, and important Revolutionary War officers and Founding Fathers are known to have owned brass barrel pistols, including the likes of General George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the Marquis de Lafayette. Smith and Bitter indicate brass cannon barrels were particularly popular in and around Philadelphia which was an important cultural and political center in the colonial era, American Revolution and early republic and was the home of the First and Second Continental Congresses, signing place of the Declaration of Independence, location of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, and first U.S. capital while Washington, D.C. was under construction. The pommel cap is similar to those used on some French holster pistols from around the American Revolution and those seen on many private American pistols from the early republic. Many early American firearms were heavily influenced by arms from France in particular. For example, the North & Cheney Model 1799 is essentially an American version of the French Model 1777, and the American Model 1795 muskets and following models are essentially copies of French "Charleville" muskets, but this pistol is more in line with the fancier pistols privately purchased and used by officers. The barrel is signed "Wise" on top and has the noted "liberty cap/P" cartouche and a small "PG" inspection mark on the upper left flat at the breech. The latter has been previously identified as that of Peter Getz of Lancaster who inspected both U.S. government and Pennsylvania contract arms. The lock has a small "Schweitzer" marking at center and light floral engraving accents. The furniture is all brass, and the trigger guard has an acorn finial. The American black walnut stock has a single barrel key, nicely shaped forearm tip, bird's head shaped grip popular on early American pistols, and simple flats. Provenance: Norm Flayderman Collection; Joseph Murphy Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54

Lot 72

U.S. Second Contract North & Cheney Model 1799 Flintlock Pistol

The Model 1799 flintlock pistols are among the rarest and most highly prized American firearms, and are certainly the most desirable of all U.S. martial flintlock pistols. The Model 1799 pistol was the first official pistol adopted by the United States military, and they were replaced with the more conventional Model 1805 pistols after less than a decade. Only 2,000 were manufactured by Simeon North and his brother-in-law Elisha Cheney, a clock maker, in Berlin, Connecticut, in 1799-1801 in two contracts. In "Historic Pistols: The American Martial Flintlock, 1760-1845" by Smith and Bitter, the authors note that only seven of the First Contract pistols and nineteen of these Second Contract pistols were known to survive. The first initials of the maker's were dropped after the completion of the 500 pistols on the first contract. The second contract, dated February 6, 1800, was completed and delivered by the middle of 1801. North went on to manufacture many of the U.S. martial flintlock pistols and long guns, including the innovative Hall carbines, over slightly more than half a century of arms making. He is often noted as "the First Official Pistol Maker of the United States" since he was the main government contractor in the early national period and the first to manufacture pistols based on official, recognized patterns for the government. Like the Model 1795 muskets of the era, the Model 1799 pistol was heavily based on a French design, the Model 1777 pistol. The primary differences between the two aside from the markings is that the U.S. Model 1799 pistols have longer barrels with a rounder breech section and an additional barrel screw on the bottom of the frame at the front. Serial number "816" marked on the left side of the breech plug, underneath the barrel, and inside the brass frame; "VIII" assembly mark on the underside of the back strap, and "II" assembly marks on the trigger guard bow and the screws. The underside of the frame on the right side of the trigger guard is marked "NORTH & CHENEY BERLIN" in an arched curve. The top of the barrel is stamped "V P/US" in two lines on top of the breech. "H.M.Stewart-Purch.Aug.1950" marked in black ink inside the back strap mortise in reference to noted antique American firearms collector Henry M. Stewart. In a study titled "A Report to the Owners of the Surviving North & Cheney Pistols on Present Ownership, Whereabouts, and Condition of the Surviving North & Cheney Pistols" performed by noteworthy collector James Frisbie with information provided by Samuel Smith and James M. Wertenberger, this pistol is listed by serial number as whereabouts unknown at the time (unknown) of the study, notes its last known sale was through an Eric Vaule advertisement in the June of 1976 "Gun Report" magazine, and records all of the known previous owners of this pistol including Henry Stewart, in which he states he, "...was the first real collector to own the pistol, bought it in July of 1950 for $500." Provenance: James Lucie Collection, Henry M. Stewart Collection, Clay Bedford collection, Eric Vaule Collection, Vincent Collection, a Gentleman

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Lot 82

U.S. Harper's Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol Dated 1807

This is a solid representative example of the historic U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 flintlock pistol. The Model 1805 was the first martial pistol manufactured by a U.S. armory and only the second official U.S. martial pistol model. Only a total of around 4,096 were manufactured circa 1806-1808. With its half-stock, under barrel rib, and brass furniture, including the band on the forend, it has a very distinctive appearance and a lot of similarities with the rare Model 1803 rifles also manufactured at Harpers Ferry. This pistol is one of an estimated 2,580 1807 dated pistols manufactured and has a standard un-sighted smoothbore barrel (enlarged to 58 caliber) with "eagle head/P," "US," and "881" marked on the upper left at the breech, spread wing eagle over "US" on the center of the lock, "HARPERS/FERRY/1807" on the tail of the lock. Appears to be in it's original flintlock configuration. Replacement ramrod.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 58

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Lot 83

U.S. Springfield Model 1817 Type II Flintlock Pistol Dated 1818

Only a total of 1,000 Model 1817 pistols are believed to have been manufactured, essentially to use up parts on hand including components originally meant for 1803 rifles and the abandoned "Model 1807" pistols begun but not finished around 1807-1808 due to .69 caliber being deemed excessive for pistols. They were built under Robert E. Lee, then a colonel and the superintendent of the armory. Interestingly, all 1,000 were never put to use and were still part of the armory inventory in 1850. The lock is the "type II" version with a rounded tail, round frizzen spring finial, and reinforced double neck cock and is marked with the eagle and shield motif over "US" at center, and "SPRING/FIELD/1818" on the tail. The front strap of the barrel band has a brass blade front sight. The breech end of the barrel is marked with "P/eagle head/V" proofs and "1818" date. "EA" is marked on the trigger plate, and a faint "AR" inside the trigger guard bow. The left stock flat is marked with a faint outline of an oval inspection cartouche. Faint "RC" marked on the lower right of the grip near the pommel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Rare Franco-American War Era U.S. Inspected 1798 Contract Joseph Perkins and Samuel Coutty Flintlock Pistol

Lot 84

U.S. 1798 Contract Joseph Perkins and Samuel Coutty Pistol

Manufactured by Joseph Perkins and Samuel Coutty of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania utilizing British made components and purchased by the U.S. in 1798 to arm the military for the Quasi-War with France. Considered to have run from 1798-1800, also known as the Franco-American War, the Quasi-War was primarily a naval conflict between the newly formed First French Republic and the United States. This conflict motivated the United States to go through a crash rearmament program. As a result, contracts were extended to commercial makers to build military pistols to be shipped to John Harris or Joseph Bryant of Springfield Arsenal for inventory and inspection. The pistol has a pin-fastened walnut stock with round barrel. The convex lock plate has a pointed tip, removable fenced iron pan and goose-neck cock. Brass ramrod tail pipe and pipe, pierced brass side plate, brass trigger guard and butt cap, and oval brass thumb piece. Wooden ramrod with flared head and brass tip. Simple floral and border engraving on top of the breech, barrel tang, butt cap, and trigger guard. "KETLAND/& Co" marked lock and "LONDON" marked on top of the barrel. Springfield Armory "P" proofmark in an oval and the indented Springfield viewer's mark marked on the left of the breech. "JL" inspection mark of Ordnance inspector Joseph Lewis Sr. marked at the rear of the left stock flat. Surviving examples of government inspected commercial style 1798 Contract Pistols are rare and desirable.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 62

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Lot 85

U.S. Springfield Model 1817 Type I Flintlock Pistol Dated 1817

Only a total of 1,000 Model 1817 pistols are believed to have been manufactured, essentially to use up parts on hand including components originally meant for 1803 rifles and the abandoned "Model 1807" pistols begun but not finished around 1807-1808 due to .69 caliber being deemed excessive for pistols. They were built under Robert E. Lee, then a colonel and the superintendent of the armory. Interestingly, all 1,000 were never put to use and were still part of the armory inventory in 1850. The lock is the "type I" version with a teat-like projection at the tail, curled frizzen toe, round frizzen spring finial, and gooseneck cock and is marked with the eagle and shield motif over "US" at center, and "SPRING/FIELD/1817 on the tail. The front strap of the barrel band has a brass blade front sight. The breech end of the barrel is marked with "P/eagle head/V" proofs and faint "1818" date. "EA" marked on the trigger plate. The left stock flat is marked with a faint illegible oval inspection cartouche. Faint "RC" marked on the lower left of the grip near the pommel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Fine U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol with State of New York Markings

Lot 94

New York Marked U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol

This is an early example of a Model 1816 pistol manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut, between 1817-1820. "S. NORTH/U(eagle and shield)S/MIDLn CON." marked at the center of the lock. The breech end of the barrel is stamped with "P/US" on the left side and "S.N.Y." on top. "O" mating marks are visible on various screws and parts. A blade front sight is fitted to the front strap of the barrel band. The left stock flat is marked with a "V" above an oval script "LS" (Luther Sage) inspection cartouche, and a "3" and an "A" is stamped above the pommel. Includes a hanging circular brass collection tag marked "294".

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54

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U.S. Henry Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

Lot 95

Mexican-American War Era U.S. Henry Aston Model 1842 Pistol

Approximately 6,000 manufactured by Henry Aston & Co. circa 1845-1852. This example is dated "1847" on the barrel tang and "1851" at the tail of the lock. "US/JH/P" marked at the breech. "US/H.ASTON&CO" marked at the center of the lock. Oval script "WN" (Walter North) and "WAT" (William A. Thornton) inspection cartouches marked on the left stock flat. Includes a hanging circular brass collection tag marked "300".

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54

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Lot 97

Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine

This U.S. Model 1855 Pistol-Carbine with attachable buttstock was manufactured in 1855 by Springfield Armory. The Springfield Armory manufactured 4,021 of these unique pistol-carbines c. 1855-1857. This pistol-carbine features an attachable buttstock, rifled .58 caliber barrel with two-leaf folding rear sight graduated to 400 yards, steel, swivel-type ramrod with concave tip for Minie bullet, Maynard tape primer, clean-out screw on the bolster, sling ring on the butt cap and sling swivels on the upper barrel band and buttstock. The barrel, lock, ramrod and swivels are "National Armory Bright". The oil-finished, American walnut, attachable stock and pistol stock have a brass, forend tip, barrel band, trigger guard, butt cap, brass stock yoke and buttplate. The pistol has a steel back strap slotted to accept the attachable buttstock. The lock plate is dated "1856" behind the hammer and roll-stamped "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" in two lines in front of the primer door. The primer door is roll-stamped with the Springfield Armory eagle and shield motif. The barrel tang is dated "1855" ahead of the rear sight and the left side of the barrel is stamped with "V/P/eagle head" proof and inspection marks. The assembly or batch number "16" is stamped on the butt cap, and the assembly number "12" is stamped on the underside of the stock yoke (Model 1855 Pistol-Carbine stocks and pistols are stamped with assembly numbers from 1-20; the numbers rarely match). The heel of the buttplate is marked "US". A unique design, the Model 1855 pistol-carbine was intended as a replacement for the Model 1847 musketoon and Hall carbine and was issued in conjunction with a revolver. Model 1855 pistol-carbines saw hard service on the frontier and many remained in service during the first year of the Civil War. The Model 1855 pistol-carbine, the Model 1817 flintlock pistol and the Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol were the only handguns manufactured by the Springfield Armory.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 58 percussion

Lot 115

J.G. Syms Saw Handle Percussion Dueling Pistol

The smoothbore barrel has a dovetailed nickel-silver front sight and is marked "J.G. SYMS" on top by the breech. John G. Syms was a New York gunmaker in the mid-19th century. William Syms of Blunt and Syms of New York was his brother. The lock is marked "J. MULLIN" and has scroll engraving. The furniture is German silver. The escutcheon on the back of the wrist is inscribed "Maj./P.W.P.", and the spurred trigger guard is inscribed "Captd. at the Battle of Antietam." The saw handle style stock has a checkered wrist. The pistol is equipped with a single set trigger. Major Philip W. Plummer enlisted on April 23, 1861, in Company C of the 6th Wisconsin Infantry, was promoted to 1st lieutenant just four days later, promoted to captain of Company G on October 23, and then major on April 12, 1864. He was killed in the Battle of the Wilderness on May 5, 1864. The 6th Wisconsin saw action in the Eastern Theater throughout the war and was part of the famous Iron Brigade. They fought at Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, and Five Forks. At Antietam where this pistol is identified as capture, the 6th Wisconsin Infantry was heavily engaged and led a charge through the woods and into a cornfield. After the charge, 150 of the 6th's 280 men had been killed or wounded, and the Iron Brigade suffered 343 of its 800 officers and enlisted men wounded or killed in the battle. May 5, 1864, was the opening of the Battle of the Wilderness. The 6th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment suffered nearly 50 casualties in a matter of minutes when the Iron Brigade's exposed flank was attacked by the Confederates led by Brigadier General George P. Doles during the fighting at Saunders Field.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45

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Lot 134

Sharps Second Type Breech Loading Percussion Pistol

Reportedly, 850 breech loading pistols were manufactured by C. Sharps & Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1854-1857. Of these, approximately 350 were this second variation. This second type pistol has a .36 caliber round barrel, lever activated dropping block action similar to that found on Sharps rifles, a pellet primer that is integral with the frame, adjustable trigger and two-piece rosewood grips. "C. SHARPS & CO'S/RIFLE WORKS/PHILa Pa" marked on the right of the frame, and "C. SHARPS/PATENT/1848-52" marked on the left of the frame. The serial number "800" is marked on the left of the grip frame and on the underside of the grips. The barrel and frame have a high polish blue finish, and the hammer, lever, and butt cap are color casehardened.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 36

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U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Confederate Style Percussion Conversion Pistol

Lot 142

U.S. Simeon North 1816 Confederate Style Conversion Pistol

U.S. Model 1816 Pistol manufactured by Simeon North between 1817-1820. The pistol has been converted from flintlock to percussion ignition using a bolster alteration, likely in the 1850's or during the Civil War, similar to the style of conversions performed on Confederate issued guns of the time. Features a distinctive two strap barrel band with the front sight blade on the forward strap. Iron furniture and iron ramrod. The edges of the lock plate are rounded behind the hammer and beveled ahead of it, with a Confederate style hammer. Reference pages 568 and 626 of the book "Confederate Rifles & Muskets" by John M. Murphy and Howard Michael Madaus for similar Confederate examples pictured of percussion conversions.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54

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Very Fine Cased Pair of Engraved A.J. Plate Retailer Marked Philadelphia Derringer Percussion Pocket Pistols -A) Philadelphia Derringer Pocket Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 161

Pair of A.J. Plate & Retailer Marked Derringers

These pistols have "MADE FOR/A.J. Plate/SAN FRANCISCO" marked on top of the barrels, faux Damascus finish on the barrels, six-groove rifling, blade front sights, "DERINGER/PHILADELA" on the breech plugs and locks, "P" with wavy lines on the upper left sides of the breech plugs, scroll engraving, German silver furniture, pineapple trigger guard finials, and checkered walnut stocks. There are "11" (A) and "1" (B) markings on multiple components, including the trigger guard tangs. These have been listed at times as inventory numbers for A.J. Plate. They come in a fitted wood presentation case with a beveled lid (similar to Colt Paterson cases), a loading rod, powder measure, ball mold, cap tin, small powder flask, a Robert Stein Variety Store trade card with notes on the back including "Bought pistol $5.00," and an A.J. Plate & Co. trade card. Adolphus Josephus Plate (1818-1878) was a German immigrant, 49er, and a major firearms dealer in San Francisco. He opened his shop c. 1850 and was well-established by 1855. Among the firearms he sold were Henry Deringer's famous pocket pistols which were popular in California, but most of the pocket pistols, at least 428 pairs, were pistols purchased from some of Deringer's former employees who had started Slotter & Co. and were making forged copies of the pistols that were basically identical, including using the same "DERINGER/PHILADELA" markings. One of the Schlotterbeck brothers was one of Plate's employees. As a result, Plate was sued by Henry Deringer for trademark infringement in the 1860s, and Deringer ultimately won.

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 42

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Lot 164

"The Sure Defender" Single Shot Underhammer Percussion Pistol

Manufactured by an unknown party, the Sure Defender shows a number of design similarities to the Dolne "Apache Pistol" with a hinged grip arrangement with a set of finger holes; when opened, it is a single shot percussion pistol, and when folded, it becomes a set of brass knuckles with a swing-out dagger blade which, depending on configuration, serves as either a pistol bayonet or a trench-style knife. The only markings on the pistol are "THE SURE/DEFENDER" on top of the cast brass frame and "205" on the grip, hinge, and knife blade. It has a blue finished barrel, knife blade, trigger, and "hammer", while the grip and rear of the frame are silver plated brass. The dagger measures 2 5/8 inches long with a triangular cross section and a flamberge-style waved edge profile. The overall length is 6 1/2 inches when in "knife" configuration. The underhammer action operates with a steel spring mounted to the underside of the muzzle, a knurled striker and a spring loaded folding trigger. It is unknown which specific firm produced these interesting little weapons; however, similarities with other similar pieces from the time suggest they may have all been manufactured by the same firm.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31

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Desirable Unwin & Rodgers "NON-XLL" Rimfire Knife Pistol with Acid Etched Blade

Lot 165

Unwin & Rodgers "NON-XLL" Rimfire Knife Pistol with Etched Blade

Measuring 6 3/4 inches in the closed position, this pistol has a tapered octagon barrel in German silver positioned on top of a dual blade pocketknife. The 3 3/4 inch spearpoint knife blade is marked "V[crown]R/UNWIN&/RODGERS/PATENT" on the left ricasso and etched with floral scroll and "SELF/PROTECTOR" on the left. The 3 3/4 inch clip-point blade has the same ricasso markings but lacks the etching. The barrel is stamped with a pair of "crossed scepter" proofs on the upper left, "UNWIN&RODGERS/PATENTEES.SHEFFIELD" on the left, and "NON-XLL" on the right. Fitted with a lightly grooved vertical spur hammer, hinged ejector, and a folding trigger. A pair of checkered horn panels cover the sides of the body and a small compartment in the butt.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 24

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Lot 166

Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Pistol

Produced in the 1890s. Rebated barrel with a band of floral engraving, and the right side of the frame has a similar pattern around the edge, with patent markings in a circle inside the checkered rubber panel. Side plate is checkered around the border, marked with the standard address and twists off to reveal the magazine. Numbers match. The lever is fitted with a hard rubber grip, checkered with diamond patterns. Displayed in a custom wood case, with glass lid and red felt lining.

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 XSRF

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Lot 167

Engraved Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent Model 1 Pepperbox

Tipping & Lawden of Birmingham, England, were one of only two firms licensed to manufacture Sharps pistols abroad. This pistol is one of only around 2,000 Model 1 pistols manufactured by the firm in the 1860s to early 1870s. It has nearly full coverage scroll engraving on the silver plated frame which is marked "TIPPING & LAWDEN/SHARPS PATENT" in a circle around the hammer screw on the right. The bright royal blue barrel has an engraved border at the muzzles, scrollwork around textured grip panels on the sides, and additional scrollwork at the breech. The grips have coordinating floral scroll patterns. Includes a finely figured hardwood case with cleaning rod, turnscrew, oiler, and key.

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Scarce All Right Firearms Co. "Little All Right" Double Action Palm Revolver

Lot 168

All Right Firearms Co. "Little All Right" Palm Revolver

The Little All Right is one of the oddest of palm squeezers. The design was patented by Edward Boardman and Andrew Peavy in 1876, and only several hundred were manufactured. The top of the barrel features a slotted round tube holding a sliding trigger called a "pull". The revolver is held in the palm of the hand with the end of the barrel resting on the middle finger and the trigger finger place above on the "pull." When pulled back the revolver fires. The "pull" also acts as muzzle cover and safety mechanism. It folds down over the muzzle when the gun is not in use. There are correctly no markings on the metal surfaces other than the serial number. It is fitted with hard rubber grips with "LITTLE/ALL/RIGHT/PATENTED/JAN'Y 18/1876" on the left and "ALL RIGHT/FIREARMS/CO./MANUFACTURERS/LAWRENCE/MASS./U.S.A." on the right in raised letters surrounded by wavy lines.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Lot 170

Silver Plated Moore's Patent Firearms Co. No. 1 Deringer

Manufactured from 1863 to 1865, the Moore No. 1 Deringer was the first large caliber metallic cartridge deringer pistol. The successor to Moore, National Arms Company, was purchased by Colt Firearms Company in 1870. Colt manufactured the Moore/National Firearms Deringer as the "First Model Deringer". This example of the Moore No. 1 Deringer has a silver plated finish and is decorated with the classic Nimschke broad scroll engraving on the barrel and frame in tandem with his signiture large arrow engraving on either side of the barrel and star.The top of the barrel having the standard "MOORE'S PAT.F.A.Co.BROOKLYN N.Y." marking. The barrel underside has the 1863 patent date and the serial number. The deringer has the barrel release button on the right side of the frame, checkering in the grip area and a curved trigger sheath. The pistol comes with a desirable oval case with purple lining, two compartments and black leatherette exterior. The lid of the case has an impressed five pointed star which has the markings "DAVIDSON/PATENT/--NCE" in the center. Six .41 Rimfire cartridges are contained in the case. This deringer is from the esteemed George Gamble collection and includes the book “A Life’s Tapestry of a Collector,” the official pictorial record of the George Gamble collection by George Gamble and R.L. Wilson. Provenance: The Bobby Smith Collection, The George F. Gamble Collection

Documentation

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 RF

Price Realized:

Outstanding Documented C. Sharps & Co. Pepperbox Pistol with Rare Factory Box

Lot 171

C. Sharps & Co. Pepperbox Pistol with Box

Several thousand Sharps pepperbox pistols were manufactured in a variety of variations in 1859 to 1874 by C. Sharps & Co. and Sharps & Hankins, but relatively few of them remain in very high condition. This extraordinarily fine example has the C. Sharps & Co. marking on the right, the patent marking on the left, matching serial numbers on the barrel and butt, blued barrel group, silver plated frame, casehardened hammer with the innovative automatically rotating striker, and a varnished grip. It comes in a very rarely seen pasteboard box with "DIRECTIONS FOR USE OF/SHARPS' PATENT REPEATER." inside the lid and noting "MANUFACTURED BY/SHARPS & HANKINS." The box also contains a wooden rod. Includes a copy of George Gamble and R.L. Wilson's "A Life's Tapestry of a Collector, The Gamble Collection" where this pistol is pictured and identified on pages 350-351. Provenance: The George F. Gamble Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Lot 172

Minneapolis Firearms Protector Palm Pistol

Reportedly, 3,000 of the distinctive Protector palm pistols were manufactured for the Minneapolis Fire Arms Co. circa 1891-1892 by James Duckworth of Springfield, Massachusetts, before the rights were purchased by Peter H. Finnegan who formed the Chicago Fire Arms Co. to market the pistols during the 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition in Chicago. The pistol has "The PROTECTOR/MINN. FIRE ARMS CO." on the side plate, "PATENTED MARCH 6, 1883" on the frame, checkered hard rubber side panels, no grip panel on the plunger, a rotating safety, and the matching serial number on the side plate, cylinder, and frame. It comes with a very scarce green box with a picture label on the exterior calling The Protector an "DEFENSIVE WEAPON" and "VEST POCKET REVOLVER." The inside of the lid has instructions for using the pistol, and a bore brush and rare price list for parts are inside. Includes a copy of George Gamble and R.L. Wilson's "A Life's Tapestry of a Collector, The Gamble Collection" where this pistol is pictured and identified on pages 322-323. Provenance: The George F. Gamble Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 XS

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Lot 173

Colt First Model Derringer with British Proofs

Manufactured circa 1870-1890. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights, with the top of the barrel marked "COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG. Co/HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." followed by " No1" flanked by Maltese crosses and the matching serial number on the underside. Light scroll engraving on the sides of the frame with a burst design ahead of the hammer and scrollwork behind. The underside of the barrel bears a set of tiny "crown/GP" and "crown/V" stamps, with a small "C" present on the underside of the frame just ahead of the trigger. The crown stamps are the standard markings of the London Proof House, and the "C" marking was introduced by the Colt London Agency, which was having trouble with stateside agents trying to undercut them on the British market. With checkering on the hammer, trigger, and in panels on the grip. Includes a leather wrapped, fitted case and one .41 RF cartridge.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 RF

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Well-Documented Engraved and Silver Plated National Arms Co. No. 2 Single Shot Derringer

Lot 174

Silver Plated National Arms Co. No. 2 Derringer

Around 12,000 of these distinctive pocket pistols were manufactured by the National Arms Co. c. 1865-1870 before the company was purchased by Colt. Colt continued to manufactured this model. The barrel has a rounded blade front sight, flourishes of scroll engraving at the muzzle and breech end, the serial number on the underside and "NATIONAL ARMS Co BROOKLYN. N.Y" marked on top. The frame has scroll engraving and entwining line patterns on the back strap. The two-piece antique ivory grips have attractive multi-point checkering. Includes a copy of George Gamble and R.L. Wilson's "A Life's Tapestry of a Collector: The Gamble Collection" where this derringer is pictured and identified on pages 324-325. Provenance: The Robert Howard Collection; The George F. Gamble Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 RF

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Cased London Retailer Marked Colt Second Model Single Shot Derringer

Lot 185

London Retailer Marked Colt Second Model Derringer

Manufactured from 1870-1890 with factory engraved flourishes of floral scroll on both sides of the frame. The top flat of the barrel has the two line address and "No2", flanked by Maltese crosses, and the left side is marked "R.JONES/MANCHESTER ST/L'POOL" as well as "76/7" near the breech. There are British proofs on the bottom of the barrel and matching serial numbers on the bottom of the barrel, butt, and the inside of each grip. Includes a hardwood case with reproduction Robert Jones interior trade label, oiler, cleaning rod, screwdriver, key, and three .41 RF cartridges.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 RF

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Lot 187

First Type Colt Third Model Derringer

Manufactured c. 1870s, this is one of approximately only 2,000 First Type Third Model derringers manufactured by Colt. It has the raised relief (bulbous) bolster around the barrel screw and the high spur hammer which are defining characteristics of the First Type derringers. This example is a later production First Type which has the large italic "-COLT-" marking on top of the barrel and falls in the serial range of 200-2000. Matching numbers are on the left of the grip frame, barrel, and handwritten inside each grip panel. It has standard features of the late production First Type derringers.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 RF

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Scarce Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 2, Type 1 Lever Action Pistol

Lot 235

Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 2 Lever Action Pistol

Manufactured by Horace Smith & Daniel B. Wesson in Norwich, Connecticut c. 1854, this early production, large frame pistol has distinctive Type I features which include: frame with pronounced hump behind the hammer, flat muzzle, flat T-bar spring, and single lever spring screw. The barrel has an integral 10-shot magazine with round, slotted follower and brass pinch-top front sight blade. The top barrel flat has the two-line legend: "PATENT/SMITH &WESSON/NORWICH CT./CAST-STEEL". The iron receiver has the distinctive loading lever with finger hole and spur found on early No. 2 pistols, screw-fastened fixed rear sight and hammer with fine knurling on the spur. The two-piece rosewood grips have flared butts. The receiver sides, top, back strap and sideplates and the back of the hammer are decorated with the open scroll engraving that was standard on S&W No. 2 lever action pistols. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the butt beneath the grip and penciled on the inside of the left grip. No serial number is visible on the inside of the right grip. The back of the rear sight is numbered "66". The mismatched serial number on the rear sight is a factory assembly error and the serial number on the right grip is obscured by oil stains on the inside of the grip. S&W manufactured fewer than 500 large frame, .41 caliber, lever action pistols and original examples are very scarce. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Attractive Pair of Early 18th Century Flemish Flintlock Holster Pistols -A) Flintlock Holster Pistol

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Lot 263

Pair of Early 18th Century Flemish Flintlock Holster Pistols

These pistols from the first quarter of the 18th century have a pair of salmon hauriant and endorsed over "34" (A) and "35" (B) on the left side between the pommel tendril and trigger guard tang. These are from the coat of arms of the Salm family. The pair was previously sold as part of the armory of the Princes zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck and were then restored by Warren Sellke. The only other visible markings appear to be "HPP" on the left flats of the barrels near the breech. The smoothbore barrels have rounded brass blade front sights on sighting flats on the fore section with incised scroll engraving to the sides of the sights, raised scroll patterns at the tail of the flat, combination of incised and raised relief scroll patterns decorating the breech sections, shorter raised flats on top at the breech, a bust of Mars on top, and slightly humped brass tangs with dished rear sights. The gilt brass locks have non-bridled pans, "banana" profiles, goose-neck cocks, and raised relief scroll patterns inhabited by eagle head masks. The gilt brass furniture is also decorated primarily in raised relief scroll patterns and also have a variety of classical martial motifs and mask designs. The pommels have grotesque mask caps and classical figures on the sides. The wrist escutcheons have a bust of a nobleman at center and two bound men supporting it and a mask below. The intricate pierced sideplates' designs are slightly different on each pistol. The pierced side plates both have a boy with a horn patting the head with a lion, classical martial trophies, and a reclined captive. The boy on one pistol is blowing the horn, and on that pistol the captive has his hands bound behind his back and loose hair. On the other pistol, the horn is not being played, and the captive has his arms in front and is wearing a turban. The martial trophies on the sideplates are also slightly varied. The stocks have attractive molding terminating in raised relief carved floral patterns. One pistol includes a long tompion.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 62

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Incredibly Scarce, Documented Superposed Barrel Saxon Wheellock Pistol Formerly of the Saxon Electoral Armories Dresden

Lot 267

Superposed Saxon Wheellock Pistol

This is reportedly the only recorded example of a multi-shot pistol of its type, allowing one astute investment buyer or collector the opportunity to acquire a remarkable keystone piece of firearms design and craftsmanship but also an important piece of world history. Manufactured circa 1600-1610 in Saxony, likely by one of the talented Dresden gunsmiths who manufactured fine arms for the Electors of Saxony including Prince Christian II. The scrimshaw designs, pear shaped pommel, and engraving designs match known pistols manufactured in Dresden by Hans Stockmann and Hans Fleischer and follows similar patterns to the pistols used by Elector of Saxony Christian II's guard in the first decade of the 17th century. The upper barrel has some light engraving patterns on the octagonal section, and the lock has intricate engraving patterns including on the interior components. The top jaws have gilt-bronze female busts. Faces are also among the designs on the stock inlays most notably at the breech. There are lion faces on the sliding pan covers, and a bird scene is on the inlay on the straight wrist. The pistol has no sights and no provisions for a ramrod. It was previously in the Saxon Electoral Armouries in Dresden and first entered the private market in 1927 through Rudolph Lepke in Berlin. It is pictured on the cover of "The Gun Report" from March 1985 where it is noted as "Hans Stockmann style." A copy of the issue is included. The 1927 description, however, noted that the stock had the initials "HF" (Hans Fleischer also of Dresden). The "HF" was likely on one of the since replaced inlays . Provenance: Bob Bretherton Collection; Property of a Gentleman

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Lot 269

Frantz Peter Bohemian Flintlock Holster Pistol

Franz Peter was active in Carlsbad, Bohemia, c. 1780-1800. The smoothbore barrel has a sighting flat signed "FRANZ PETER." and fitted with a rounded blade front sight along with a relief engraved scene of Selene on the breech section. The upper tang has a dished rear sight. The lock has coordinating engraving with Selene/Luna on the tail section and Artemis/Diana with a dog ahead of the cock. The furniture is gilt brass with relief cast scroll designs and hunting and martial scenes. The forend cap has two busts. The trigger guard has a mounted hunter blowing a horn. The side plate has two men charging at another in a wooded scene, two with swords and the third firing a pistol. The wrist escutcheon has a crown at the top, man with his hand on a shield, a dog, and a grotesque mask at the bottom. The bird-head shaped pommel has two mounted men exchanging pistol shots as well as classical martial trophies. The full-length stock has a combination of raised relief and incised scroll carving, border, and molding and nice figure.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 60

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Lot 271

Caucasian Ball Pommel Type Miquelet Pistol

This highly ornate 19th century pistol is of the style popular in the Caucasus region at the border of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It may originate from Tbilisi. The lock has an untranslated gold highlighted maker's mark and gold floral scroll patterns. The barrel also features gold designs and two untranslated markings, and the other metal is niello decorated silver with beautiful designs. A lanyard loop is fitted on the cap on the antique ivory ball pommel. The stock is black leather bound hardwood.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 57

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Lot 272

Ornate Gilt Metal Stocked Balkan Miquelet Pistol

The barrel has gold floral patterns along most of its length along with untranslated markings in gold on top among the designs in the midsection. The lock also has gold floral patterns and an untranslated marking near the center. The gilt metal stock is very ornate and has cast classical martial, floral, and twist designs. The blade front sight is integral with the front stock band, and the notch rear sight is built into the upper tang.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 62

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Highly Ornate Silver Stocked and Inlaid Greek/Balkan Flintlock Holster Pistols -A) Flintlock Holster Pistol

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Lot 273

Ornate Silver Greek/Balkan Flintlock Pistols

These attractive 19th century pistols have smoothbore barrels with silver wire inlays and stepped plateaus at the breech ends. Blade front and dished rear sights are on the muzzle bands and upper tangs. The locks have frizzen spring rollers and some faint markings. The stocks are silver/white metal with ornate floral patterns and niello accents. False ramrods are along the underside of the stocks. Pistols of this style were popular in Greece and the Balkans under Ottoman rule.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 60

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Lot 281

Silver Inlaid European Flintlock Holster Pistol

This pistol was part of a pair brought to the U.S. from Germany in 1950 by a soldier per the consignor. The whereabouts of its mate are not known. The pistol has no identifying markings but is very c. 1740 Germanic/Dutch in style. It has a very ornate smoothbore barrel with raised silver inlaid angels/seraphim or harpy motifs along with floral accents on the breech section with textured backgrounds. The fore-section and visible sides of the barrel are also fully engraved. The furniture is all iron. The pierced sideplate is an ornate scrolling design with two masks. The pommel cap has another mask on the stud, heart designs at the bases of the tendrils, and circle designs. The stock has attractive raised relief molding and flats, and relief floral carving at the barrel tang and ramrod entry pipe. A wood ramrod with iron flat on the tip rides under the barrel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Lot 282

Thomas Jackson Mortimer Flintlock Dueling Pistol

Thomas Jackson Mortimer of London was active 1818-1839 and like his relatives made high end flintlock and early percussion firearms. This dueling pistol has an approximately .50 caliber smoothbore barrel with heavily coned muzzle to aid in loading. The Damascus barrel has a niter blue, dovetailed blade front sight, "21 St James's Stt London" engraved on top surrounded by scroll ornamentation, London proofs on the bottom, and a platinum "TJ/MORTIMER" maker's cartouche on the breech plug along with a platinum vent liner and band. The standing breech has an integral notch rear sight and a sighting groove in the tang along with floral engraving. The advanced, rainproof lock has "Mortimer/St James's St" signed below the pan, frizzen spring roller, sliding safety, floral engraving, and reinforced goose-neck cock with "a" cutout. The forend cap, wedge escutcheons, and wrist escutcheon are silver. The ramrod entry pipe, adjustable single set trigger, trigger plate, and trigger guard are blued, and the latter has a spur and floral and martial engraving. The trigger plate has a pineapple style finial. The pommel plate is engraved with floral patterns. The half-length stock has a checkered wrist and flared pommel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

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Lot 283

Scottish Highland Style All-Metal Flintlock Belt Pistol

This pistol has no identifying markings, but is in keeping with other Scottish and English made "Highland" pistols from the 19th century based on the classic Scottish pistols of the 18th century. The underside of the barrel has Birmingham proofs (post-1813). The metal is engraved with fine flowing scroll engraving and border designs and was finished in fire blue with gold wash in the engraving and in the pan. The lock has a roller on the frizzen spring. The butt is the classic "ram's horn" pattern and includes a threaded vent pick. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 48

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Pair of French Brass Cannon Barrel Officer's Flintlock Pistols with Eagle Head Pommels -A) French Officer's Pistol

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Lot 285

Pair of French Cannon Barrel Officer's Flintlock Pistols

Birds head stock profiles were used on 18th century French cavalry and naval pistols. The basic designs were modified by gunmakers into true bird heads for officer pistols like the eagle pattern on this matching pair. Other very similar pairs are known with marking from Duval of Nantes. A similar pistol from a pair by Duval at the Washington Naval Yard is believed to have been carried by the Marquis de Lafayette. The metal components are nearly all brass which would have been particularly suited for a naval officer. The cannon style barrels and locks are unmarked, and the furniture aside from the eagle head pommels are fairly plain. The stocks have silver wire inlays at the back of the wrist. The ramrods are bright iron.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 62

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Exceptional Exhibition Quality Cased Pair of Engraved and Relief Carved Gastinne Renette Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols Dated 1843 -A) Gastinne Renette Percussion Pistol

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Lot 286

Pair of Gastinne Renette Percussion Pistols Dated 1843

Louis-Julien Gastinne-Renette was a gunmaker for Emperor Napoleon III of France and the king of Spain and was among the best "de luxe" gunmakers in French history. Arms by Gastinne-Renette earned international recognition in the 1840s for their high quality both as firearms and works of art, and dueling pistols and beautiful exhibition pieces from his shop grace some of the finest art and museum galleries in the world today. This highly attractive pair of pistols from Gastinne Renette of Paris dates to fairly early in his career and are an excellent example of his work. The barrels are rifled and have coned muzzles for easier loading and are equipped with bead style blade front sights. Fixed notch rear sights are mounted on the standing breeches. The barrels have "Gastinne Renette a Paris" in gold inlay on top, scroll engraving at the muzzles and breech ends, fluted mid-sections, and two "crown/AB" marks on the breech plug followed by "1843" and then "363" on the bottom of the barrels. The locks and furniture are finished in smooth French gray with darker backgrounds and have intricate scroll and mythology themed engraving patterns. The locks have "Gastinne Renette/a Paris" signed below the hammers, varied mask designs at the nose and tail of the lock plates as well as on the hammers, a scene of a nude figure pouring wine for a satyr or faun at the center and nice sculpting on the hammers as well. The trigger plate and front of the trigger guard also include mask designs, and the bows have an eagle or harpy flying straight at the viewer that looks like a stylized "M." Additional masks appear on the side plate and upper tangs. The ebony stocks have silver wedge escutcheons, silver wrist escutcheons inscribed "1" (A) and "2" (B) relief scroll and floral carving, and fluted wrists. The ebony case has inlaid brass and mother of pearl scroll patterns on the lid flanking a central escutcheon with a coat of arms with a hound and coronet crest, an escutcheon with three bars, and two hound supporters. The inside of the lid is embossed "GASTINNE-RENETTE/PARIS." In addition to the pistols, the case contains loading and cleaning rods, containers and compartments for smaller accessories and ammunition, a mallet, an engraved ball mold, reversible screwdriver and nipple wrench, small powder flask with compartments for balls and caps, and a small engraved powder measure.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44

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Diminutive Cased Pair of Engraved, Etched, and Relief Carved Devisme Percussion Pistols Dated 1847 -A) Devisme Percussion Pistol

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Lot 287

Diminutive Cased Pair of Devisme Percussion Pistols Dated 1847

These pistols come from the shop of renowned Parisian gunmaker Louis-Francois Devisme. His work won attention and awards at numerous exhibitions in the 1830s through the 1860s. The rifled barrels are etched with scroll and dot patterns and "Devisme a Paris" and have dovetailed bead front sights. The bottom of the barrels have a "crown/A.G" maker's mark and "No 808/AN 1847." "808" is also marked on the standing breech faces. There are standing leaf rear sights without notches on the standing breeches. The locks have scroll patterns and "DEVISME" in ovals. The furniture also has scroll patterns. The wrist escutcheons have ducal coronets. The ebony stocks have shell and floral relief carving. The case has "26 BOULEVART DES ITALIENS/DEVISME/ARQUEBUSIER BREVETE" in gilt letters and the fitted interior has a mallet, measure, combination screwdriver/nipple wrench, engraved mold, two containers, cleaning and loading rods, and a few lead balls.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32

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Cased Pair of Engraved, Gold and Silver Accented, and Raised Relief Carved Percussion Target Pistols from LePage of Paris with Accessories -A) LePage Target Pistol

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Lot 289

Pair of Percussion Target Pistols from LePage of Paris

The Liege proofed barrels have fine grooved rifling, dovetailed blade front sights, "DAMAS D'ACIER DE PARIS" (Parisian Damascus steel) inlaid in gold on top with inlaid silver border, etched twist patterns and blued background finish, and floral engraved breech plugs marked "MB" and "1479" on the bottom. The serial number is repeated on the standing breech faces (minus the "1" on the second pistol), and the upper tangs also have gold inlaid "1" and "2" respectively, scroll engraving, and screw adjustable notch rear sights. The locks have "LEPAGE A PARIS" in gold inlay within gold inlaid banners and relief scroll engraving with birds. The spurred trigger guards and pommel caps have coordinating engraving. The pistols are equipped with adjustable single set triggers. The barrel key escutcheons are silver. The stocks have raised relief carved scrollwork at the forend tips and fluted wrists. The case has inlaid and engraved scrollwork on the lid, brass borders, a closely fitted interior with a mallet, ornate ladle, turned container, cleaning attachments, ball mold, combination screwdriver and nipple wrench, tiny powder flask, mainspring vice, oiler, ramrod, cleaning rod, and two empty compartments for ammunition.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 48

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Fine Engraved E.M. Reilly & Co. .25 (Rimfire) Single Barrel Gallery Pistol of Unusual Size with Original Leather Holster

Lot 300

E.M. Reilly & Co. Single Barrel Gallery Pistol

Manufactured c. 1880 with an octagonal barrel with dovetailed sights, "E.M. REILLY & Co. 502, NEW OXFORD ST LONDON" signed on top, scroll engraving at the breech end, and Birmingham proofs and "8" on the underside. The action has "122" on the bottom ahead of the barrel release "trigger," scroll engraving and lined borders, and a spurred trigger guard. The finely checkered, bag shaped stock has a German silver escutcheon punched with the owner's initials "ES." An original brown leather flap holster with a belt loop is included.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 25 RF

Desirable Charles Lancaster Double Barrel Over/Under Howdah Pistol in Desirable .577 CF Caliber

Lot 302

Charles Lancaster Over/Under Howdah Pistol in .577 C.F.

The maker's records confirm that this pistol was sold in March 1886. These innovative pistols were popular with British officers in the mid to late 19th century, particularly those stationed in Africa and India where they were valuable as sidearms in the case of attack by either the native human population or the dangerous wildlife such as tigers and water buffalo. These strong pistols with their powerful chambering provided a much-welcome level of stopping power in a multi-shot pistol that just wasn't available with revolvers of the period. The barrels appear to be smoothbore, but they actually use Lancaster's patented oval bore rifling. Only around 233 of these two barrel pistols were made. This pistol has a German silver blade front sight on an integral solid rib, fixed groove/notch rear sight on the top of the action, "CHARLES LANCASTER (PATENT) 151, NEW BOND ST, LONDON." on top of the upper barrel, London proofs, "1 5/8 INCH CASES 577 C-F" in the left side of the concave center rib. The cartridge noted is a rifle round, not the move usual .577 revolver round. Also the case dimension appears to have been added after the pistol had been finished. The serial number is on the bottom of the trigger guard with checkered walnut grips, and a lanyard loop on the butt.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 577

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Desirable Charles Lancaster Four Barrel Thorn Patent Pistol in .476 Centerfire

Lot 303

Charles Lancaster Four Barrel Thorn Patent Pistol in .476 C.F.

The maker's records confirm that this pistol was sold in April 1889. Many British officers assigned to Africa and India chose Lancasters as their personal sidearms, but the total production of these pistols is estimated at just 712 further subdivided into smaller volumes in the various calibers. The top flute of the barrel cluster is marked "CHARLES LANCASTER (PATENT) 151 NEW BOND ST. LONDON.", it has a blade front sight, and the left flute has "476 CF". The initials "D.H" are engraved at the top of the back strap. There are British proofs on each barrel and the frame. The breech face is stamped "PATENT CHARLES LANCASTER" in a circle. "7727" is inscribed on the trigger guard, it has an oval bore, and a lanyard ring is on the heel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 476 CF

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Excellent World War I Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Black Box and Factory Letter

Lot 386

WWI Production Colt Government Model Pistol

Manufactured in 1917 during World War I for commercial sales. This pistol is accompanied with a Colt factory letter dated January 22, 2019 that lists this pistol in its current configuration as being shipped to H & D Folsom Arms Company New York, New York on May 1, 1917. It was one of 50 guns in the shipment. The slide has the two-line/two-block address and patent dates on the left side ahead of the Rampant Colt, and the caliber marking on the right. The frame is marked "VP" on the trigger guard, a flat top rear sight, checkered slide stop, wide hammer, long smooth trigger, short grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing, checkered grips with diamond flats, unmarked two-tone magazine and a blued barrel marked "P" on the underside. Included with the pistol is a properly hand-numbered matching Colt black box with appropriate end labels.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Lot 387

Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1913 with standard two-line address/patent dates and Rampant Colt on the left of the slide, caliber marking on the right, serial number on the left of the frame, "VP" and "5" marked trigger guard, British proofs on the chamber of the barrel, and standard features. Includes the correct pattern Colt maroon box.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25 ACP

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Lot 388

Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1921 with standard two-line address/patent dates and Rampant Colt on the left of the slide, caliber marking on the right, serial number on the left of the frame, "1/VP" and "99" marked trigger guard, pearl grips with Colt medallions, and otherwise standard features. The included factory letter confirms the nickel plating, grips not listed, as well as shipment to Sutcliffe Company in Louisville, Kentucky on 21 December 1931. Also included is a period correct, replacement Colt maroon box with additional "PEARL NICKEL" label.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25 ACP

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Lot 389

Pre-World War II Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1936. Blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, the two-line address and patent dates on the left side of the slide, the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and the Colt Ace logo and caliber markings on the right. The frame is marked "60" on the right side of the trigger guard, "X/VP" on the left and fitted with a checkered trigger, wide checkered hammer, checkered arched mainspring housing, a set of fully checkered grips, and a two-tone magazine with Colt Ace marked base.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Lot 390

Fiala Arms Model 1920 Magazine-Fed Single Shot Pistol/Carbine

These interesting pistols were produced for only a few years starting in 1920, with only about 5,000 manufactured before production halted. It was designed by Anthony Fiala, a well-known adventurer and explorer, who created this magazine-fed single shot because he didn't trust semi-automatic designs to function in sub-zero environments such as on arctic expeditions. This example has standard markings and features, with the fitted barrel numbered "1949". It is in a hardwood case with an extra 20 inch barrel with forearm numbered "357", extra 3 inch barrel numbered "3097", a shoulder stock with attaching screw, two full 50-count boxes of Western .22 LR cartridges, two 1927 dated buffalo nickels, and a key for the case.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Lot 391

Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1913, the second year of production of the commercial Government Model. This pistol represented the cutting edge of firearm technology and was highly sought after by military personnel and civilians alike. This particular example exhibits the early production lustrous high polish blue finish and nitre blue small parts and the "GOVERNMENT MODEL" marking on the front right of the frame which was already in the process of being phased out when this pistol was manufactured, and is believed to have been completely changed by serial number C5000. The slide on this pistol bears the two-line, two-block address and patent markings on the left side with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right of the slide has the caliber markings. The blued barrel is marked "N" on the bottom in front of the lug. "VP" and "R" are on the trigger guard. The early four-digit serial number is located on the right of the frame. There are British commercial proofs on the frame, slide, and barrel. Fitted with fixed blade and notch sights, a set of replacement diamond pattern checkered grips, and an unmarked two-tone magazine with lanyard loop on the bottom. Includes a leather holster, extra magazine, and lanyard.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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