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LOT 95
Scarce Early Production E. Remington & Sons Thomas Patent
Serial Number 5 Percussion Cane Gun - Serial no. 5, 31 cal., 26 inch round bbl., brown finish, hardwood grips. The Remington Cane Gun was designed by John F. Thomas, Remington’s master mechanic. The percussion version is limited to the earliest of these arms around 1858-1866. Many of the estimated 500 percussion examples were also converted making original examples especially desirable. It has a period replacement handmade hardwood “L” shaped handle. The metal tip is marked “J.F. THOMAS/PATENT/FEB’Y 9 1858/REMINGTON & SON’S/ILION, N.Y.” and “5” the opposite direction. Number “11” is stamped internally near the breech. There are no markings by the button trigger. The overall length is 32 5/8 inches. CONDITION: Very good, the shaft showing mostly an attractive antique brown, attractive antique patina on the brass and iron, and the period replacement handmade handle having some scattered minor dings and chips. Mechanically untested.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 96
Scarce Early
Production E. Remington & Sons Thomas Patent Percussion Cane Gun - Serial no. 34, 31 cal., 24 1/2 inch round bbl., brown finish, hardwood grips. The Remington Cane Gun was designed by John F. Thomas, Remington’s master mechanic. The percussion version is limited to the earliest of these arms around 1858-1866. Many
of the estimated 500 percussion examples were also converted making original examples especially desirable. It has a period replacement handmade wood-like “L” shaped handle. The metal tip is marked “J.F. THOMAS/PATENT/FEB’Y 9 1858/REMINGTON & SON’S/ILION, N.Y./34”. There are no markings by the button trigger. The
overall length is 31 1/2 inches.
CONDITION: Fair, showing mostly an attractive antique brown patina with a few minor cracks/chips near the top of the outer shaft and a stabilized crack in the neck of the non-factory period replacement handle. Mechanically untested as the handle portion could not be unscrewed.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 100
Scarce Engraved James Reid .32 Caliber “My Friend”
Knuckle Duster Revolver - Serial no. 14667, 32 RF cal.,
nickel finish, brass grips. Only an estimated 3,100 of these .32
caliber revolvers were manufactured between 1870 and 1882
compared to 10,690 in .22 caliber. The top strap has a groove for a sight and the left side marked “MY FRIEND PAT’D. DEC. 26, 1865”. It has the sliding safety. The full serial number is on the bottom below the finger hole, and the matching last two digits are on the cylinder pin and rear of the cylinder.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 25% of the original nickel finish on the frame in protected
areas, and 60% plus nickel finish on the cylinder mixed with scattered mild pitting. Visible engraving and markings. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 101
Collector’s Lot of Two Scarce B. Kittredge & Co.
Retailer Marked Remington-Elliot Four Shot
Derringers -A) Remington-Elliot Four Shot Derringer - Serial
no. 11864, 32 RF cal., 3 3/8 inch cluster bbl., blue finish, hard rubber
grips. Approximately 25,000 .22 and .32 rimfire variants of these “New
Repeating Pistols” were manufactured by Remington from 1863-1888.
This example has blade and notch sights, “MANUFACTURED BY E.
REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y” on the left side of the barrel
rib, “ELLIOTS’ PATENTS. MAY 29. 1860-OCT. 1. 1861” on
the opposite side, matching serial numbers on the
barrel group and frame, a “*” on the bottom of the
barrel near the breech, “B” on the left side of the frame
above the grip, and “B. KITTREDGE & CO./CIN. O.” on the
left side over the frame behind the trigger “spur.” Benjamin Kittredge
& Co. were firearms retailers and agents in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the
second half of the 19th century. Many guns that passed through their
warehouse ended up further west, and Kittredge is credited with
nicknaming several models such as the Colt “Peacemaker.”
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% plus original blue finish mostly on the barrels with
a brown patina on the balance. The grips are very good with some discoloration and
chipping along the edges. Mechanically excellent. B) Silver-Plated Remington-Elliot Four Shot Derringer - Serial no. 12198, 32 RF cal., 3 3/8 inch cluster bbl.,
silver finish, hard rubber grips. As “A” with silver-
plated finish.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 70% plus original
silver plated finish, moderate flaking, and flat spots
on the lower edge of each grip panel. Mechanically
excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 97
Very Scarce Dolne Apache Pinfire Pocket Revolver with Knife - Serial no. 3080, 7 mm pinfire cal., German silver/blue finish, metal grips. The revolver combines a double
action revolver with folding German
silver knuckles and a 3 1/2 inch folding
dagger. “L. DOLNE INVUR” is stamped under the serial number on the right front of
the frame. The Apache revolver received its nickname from the Parisian street gangs
of the late 19th century and early 20th century. These criminals were particularly
fond of using hand to hand combat. The brass knuckles obviously fit this style well.
The revolver and knife were also suitable for use in a multi-person attack that was commonly used:
one member of the gang would disable the victim with a scarf or similar item while the other picked
through their pockets for valuables. They could be used as a threat to ensure compliance.
CONDITION: Very good with mottled brown/gray patina on the blued surfaces, and the frame has faint
traces of German silver plating and otherwise an aged patina overall with minor marks. The action functions fine. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 98
C.S. Shattuck Arms Co. Unique Four Shot Squeeze-Fire Palm
Pistol - Serial no. 50, 32 RF cal., 1 1/2 inch flat side bbl., nickel finish.
Unique four shot pistol manufactured on contract and sold by C.S.
Shattuck Arms Co. (misspelled “SHATUCK” on the side of the gun by
contractor) of Hatfield, Massachusetts. Follows inventor Cornelius
Vanderbilt, Jr.’s patent number 1,176,003 originally filed November 6th, 1915 and
granted on March 21st, 1916. An example is photographed in Winant’s book “Firearms
Curiosa” and on pg. 82 it states, “There are four short barrels bored in a solid steel block
which drops for loading when a vertical catch is released. The gun is gripped in the
hand and fired by squeezing a sliding part which operates a rotating firing pin.”
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% original nickel finish with some scattered light scratches and scattered patches of mild pitting. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 99
Very Fine Hopkins & Allen Vest Pocket Derringer Pistol
with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 1032, 22 RF cal., 1 3/4 inch
round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. One of less than 1,400 Vest
Pocket Derringers manufactured from 1911-1915. The model
was also known as the Parrot Beak. The derringer has standard
two-line H&A barrel legend, scroll flourishes and zig zag line
border engraving, and period replacement pearl grips. Double action only operation and serrated
folding trigger.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% original nickel finish with limited handling marks, some frosting
on the back strap, and crisp engraving. The non-factory replacement grips are fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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