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LOT 1081
Scarce Hopkins & Allen Army
Model XL No. 8 Single Action Revolver - Serial
no. 1213, 44-40 WCF cal., 6 3/4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, hard rubber grips. Only several hundred of these
revolvers are estimated to have been manufactured from the late
1870s to early 1880s in several variations. The top strap is stamped
with the two-line address/patent dates marking along with “XL NO.8”.
Matching serial numbers are on the right side of the grip frame, right
grip panel, and barrel. The XL Army and Navy are often considered to be the finest quality
handguns made by Hopkins and Allen and would have been serviceable military sidearms
though no government contracts are known.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 50% plus bright original blue finish and 60% vivid case colors
with the balance a smooth gray patina, some spots of light pitting, and a cylinder drag line.
Grips are very fine with some minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically functions fine. Provenance: The Buckstix Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1082
Scarce Hopkins & Allen XL No. 8
Army Single Action 44-40 Revolver - Serial no. 1519,
44-40 WCF cal., 6 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard
rubber grips. Only several hundred of these revolvers
are estimated to have been manufactured from the late 1870s to
early 1880s in several variations. The top strap is stamped with the
two-line address/patent dates marking along with “XL NO.8”. Matching
serial numbers are on the left side of the grip frame, right grip panel, and
barrel. The assembly number “1501” is marked on the left side of the grip frame as well as
on the loading gate, and barrel. The XL Army and Navy are often considered to be the finest quality handguns made by Hopkins and Allen and would have been serviceable military sidearms though no government contracts are known.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% original nickel finish with some handling marks and flaking on the frame. Grips are also very fine with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Buckstix Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1083
Scarce Forehand & Wadsworth Old Army Single
Action Revolver - Serial no. 1272, 44 Russian cal., 7 1/2
inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured
in the mid-1870s, it is estimated that less than 1,000 of these
revolvers were manufactured. The revolver is chambered for the 44
caliber Russian centerfire cartridge. The top of the barrel rib is marked
“+FOREHAND & WADSWORTH, WORCESTER, MASS. U.S. PAT’D OCT. 22’61
- JUNE 27 ‘71 - OCT. 28 ‘73 +” with standard features. The right side of the frame
features the rare “standing bear” mark originally attributed with the California Militia, though likely that of a California gunmaker or dealer. All visible serial numbers are matching. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 30% original nickel finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance with patches of light pitting on the frame. Grips are good as
period refinished with chips visible on the left toe and heel and scattered
dings and scratches. Mechanically functions stiff
and cylinder does not lock up.
Provenance: The Buckstix Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1084
Scarce Hoard’s
Armory Freeman Army Model Percussion
Revolver - Serial no. 1176, 44 cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. Approximately 2,000 of these scarce
Austin T. Freeman patent revolvers were manufactured by Hoard’s Armory
in Watertown, New York c. 1863-1864. The design looks like a cross between
the Remington and Starr revolvers. The Freeman Army Model was a robustly
designed and finely finished revolver. These revolvers have an interesting
method of securing and removing the cylinder: a small switch on the right side that when
pressed forward allows the cylinder and pin to fall out to the right. None are known to have been
purchased by the Federal Government. However, some may have been purchased and issued
by state governments, and others were likely purchased privately. It is equipped with a small
rounded blade front sight, frame groove rear sight, and smooth walnut grips. “FREEMAN’S PAT
DECR 9. 1862” marked on top of the right side of the frame sight groove and “HOARD’S ARMORY,
WATERTOWN, N.Y” on top of the left side of the groove. The matching serial number is marked on
the bottom of the barrel, loading lever, frame, cylinder pin, rear face of the cylinder, right side of the grip frame, and handwritten on the underside of the grips. Surviving examples of this limited production Civil War
revolver are scarce in any condition.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 40% original blue finish with a mix of brown and gray patina on the balance with some patches of dark pitting visible on the bottom of barrel and loading lever. Grips are good as refinished with numerous scattered scratches and dings, and minor chip at the front bottom corner of both grips.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1085
Scarce Hopkins & Allen Army Model
XL No. 8 Single Action Revolver - Serial no.
168, 44 RF cal., 6 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber
grips. Only several hundred of these revolvers are estimated
to have been manufactured from the late 1870s to early 1880s in several
variations. The top strap is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates
marking along with “XL NO.8”. Matching serial numbers are on the right side
of the grip frame, right grip panel, and barrel. The XL Army and Navy are often
considered to be the finest quality handguns made by Hopkins and Allen and would have been serviceable military sidearms though no government contracts are known.
Includes a Merwin Hulbert & Co. booklet.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 75% plus original nickel finish with scattered handling marks and some flaking. Grips are very fine with some patches of softened checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Buckstix Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1086
Remington Model 1875 Single Action
Revolver - Serial no. 175, 44 Remington CF cal., 7 1/2
inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. The top of the
barrel is roll-stamped: “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILLION.N.Y. U.S.A.” The
incorrect caliber designation “44.W.” (revolver is chambered for 44
Rem CF) is stamped on the left grip. “175” is stamped on the trigger
guard, left side of the frame beneath the grips, and written on the inside of each grip, and the loading gate arm has “144.”
CONDITION: Fine with 70% plus original nickel plating, patches of mild pitting, and general light scratches. The replacement grips are also very good and have minor edge wear, light scratches, a chip near the toe on the right, and a faint applied number on the top of the right panel. Mechanically fine.
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Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750