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      LOT 74
Very Scarce Non-Engraved Casehardened and Blue Finished Remington-Rider Magazine Pistol - NSN, 32 XSRF cal., 3 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, antique ivory grips. These small pistols allowed for more than double the capacity of Remington’s famous double derringer in roughly the same overall size and are based on designs by Joseph Rider, one of Remington’s principle engineers at the time. They were manufactured from 1871 to 1888. Most were factory engraved, making plain examples like this one much more difficult to find and thus particularly desirable. Adding to this pistol’s desirability are blue and casehardened finishes (commonly nickel plated). This example has the two-line address and 1871 patent date marking on top of the barrel and is outfitted with the standard sights. CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 75% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The frame retains 60% original case colors. The attractive grips are also very fine with some minor handling marks and pleasing color and grain. Mechanically excellent. A high condition example of a rarely encountered non-engraved, casehardened blue finished Remington-Rider Magazine Pistol. Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 75
Excellent Hopkins & Allen Vest
Pocket Derringer Pistol with
Pearl Grips - Serial no. 331, 22 RF cal.,
1 3/4 inch slab sided 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 a pair of pearl grips with “HA” monogram medallions. Double action only operation and serrated folding trigger.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the original nickel finish with a couple small patches of very light pitting on the right near the muzzle and a few scattered light handling marks. The grips are very fine with a minor chip in the right panel and otherwise minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 77
Lebeda Engineering LLC. Percussion Ring Pistol with Case - NSN,
5 mm cal., 3/4 inch cluster bbl., blue finish, brass grips. This interesting ring gun appears to be one
of those manufactured
by Francis Lebeda. The
ring itself is of brass
construction with the
cylinder, bar trigger, and plunger of blued steel. Includes an extra cylinder and cylinder stop, matchbox style case, fake matches and a reproduction pouch of Durham Bull smoking tobacco. A very interesting piece that would instantly become a talking point of your collection.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and an attractive patina on the brass. Case is excellent with an attractive patina.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 78
Lebeda Engineering LLC Pinfire Ring Pistol with Case - NSN, 5 mm cal., 3/4 inch cluster bbl., blue finish, brass grips. This interesting ring gun was manufactured by Francis C. Lebeda. The ring itself is of brass construction with the cylinder, bar trigger, and plunger of blued steel. Includes a copper case with a pewter plaque on top to make it appear to be a mere can of Copenhagen chewing tobacco containing Three glass vials (one contains balls and another contains pellets). A plaque on the bottom of the case tells the family history of master gunsmith Francis C. Lebeda.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and an attractive patina on the brass ring. Case is very fine with limited storage and handling marks.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 79
Cased Lebeda Engineering LLC Percussion Ring Parlor and Saloon Pistol - NSN, 24 cal., 1 inch cluster bbl., blue finish, brass grips. This interesting ring pistol was designed and manufactured by master gunsmith Francis C. Lebeda. It uses a percussion system. The larger five- shot revolver cylinder is capable of firing a .240 caliber round ball using
a number 209 primer. This ring pistol also features light engraving on the left side, bottom, and top. The included smaller revolver cylinder uses .177 caliber balls. Included is a brown fabric covered case. A plaque on the case has the family history of master gunsmith Francis C. Lebeda.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving and attractive patina on the brass. Case is also excellent with limited storage and handling marks.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
    LOT 76
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
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