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A SCARCE & VERY FINE UNTOUCHED ETHAN ALLEN & Co. VEST POCKET SINGLE-SHOT DERRINGER, ca. 1870: In overall very fine untouched condition; and complete and original throughout. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The walnut grips with much (85%+) finish. Sharp contours and no evidence of damage, or repair. Of standard configuration with a central hammer, 2", octagonal to round, pivoting, .22 rimfire caliber barrel with a sharp "E. Allen & Co. Makers" signature. In untouched condition with sharp contours and its original screws, washers, etc. The sculpted brass frame with smooth surfaces and an untouched mustard age patina. Spur-type trigger with smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrel and screws: the hammer with a finely checkered spur and 75% mottled casehardening colors. Very finely marked barrel with sharp contours. Original throughout and a very nice and scarce example of one of America's smallest-sized Antique Guns, only 4" in overall length. Price: $900.00

A VERY NICE CASED "PAIR" OF COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PISTOLS, manufactured ca. 1850s: Both Pistols in overall very good+ to near fine condition. The first pistol with a four inch, .31 caliber, octagonal, rifled barrel with its original brass front sight and a clear "Address SamL Colt/ New York City" marking on its top flat. The second example with a five inch barrel, generally matching surfaces and the same address. Casehardened frames and loading lever assemblies with traces of their mottled casehardening colors: one loading lever is unnumbered; the other is mismatched. The frames with smooth gray surfaces, some scattered discoloration and clearly marked with "Colt's Patent" markings. The hammers and bolsters with matching surfaces. Silver plated Brass trigger-guards and backstraps with 75% silver-plate remaining: retains an untouched silver-black age-patina. Very Fine varnished walnut grips with smooth surfaces and no significant blemishes or chips: (each) retains 90% varnish with some light wear to their bases. Both pistols in mechanically functional order with fine timing and original nipples. Comprehensively Matching serial numbers (122, XXX) & (98,XXX) respectively: matching wedges. In overall very good+ to near fine condition, with traces of bluing (in protected areas), sharp contours and some very light wear. Fine cylinders with 85%-95% scene remaining. The barrels and frames with smooth surfaces, sharp contours, clear markings and some very light wear. Fine and tight cylinders with 85%-95% stagecoach holdup scenes, matching numbers and clear "Colt's Patent" markings: (all original nipples). Housed in the original to the period purple-maroon velvet relined wooden case with various accessories: an embossed copper European (Belgian?) Powder-flask, an unmarked Colt-type "L" shaped nipple-wrench, a modern/reproduction "Colt's Patent" two-cavity steel bullet-mold and an original opened packet of .31 caliber "Hazard Skins"-- torn and crazed labeling, missing one cartridge. Very good+ to fine case with a relined interior, sound partitions, some minor stains and small frays. The varnished mahogany? exterior with 85% finish, the expected handling marks/abrasions, sharp contours and a tight hairline, on the upper left corner of the lid. Complete with its brass hinges and lock (functioning) with key. Overall a very nice example of a Cased "Pair" of Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistols, ca. 1850. Case Measurements: 12" x 7" x 2". Price: SOLD

A VERY FINE 20TH CENTURY TOOLED LEATHER HOLSTER & BULLET-BELT, ca. 1970: In overall very fine condition with choice Black leather surfaces. The holster with a finely tooled embossed scroll with a central floral boss. Smooth, plain, leather belt with numerous loops for bullets and its nickel-finished buckle. The belt with an impressed "Red Head" trademark and the holster with a "Hunter" marking. In overall very fine condition with supple, black leather surfaces and some expected light crazing and evidence of use. A very fine holster and bandolier for the display of a Colt SAA or for the Cowboy Action Shooter. . Price: $150.00

A VERY FINE SMITH & WESSON MODEL No. 1 2nd ISSUE REVOLVER, ca. 1860s: In overall very fine untouched condition. The sighted, 3 3/1", octagonal, .22 "short" caliber, rifled, blued (85%) barrel with a clear "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS", on its top flat: the bluing beginning to "turn" a plumb-purple-brown. Fine bore with distinct rifling and some expected patches of discoloration and fine pitting: the cylinder face with 45% blue finish and clear 1855, 1859 & 1860 Patent dates. Very fine casehardened (85%) hammer, blued hinge spring and silvered (90%+) frame with sharp contours. The 7-shot, cylinder with very fine surfaces and clear markings. Choice, burl Rosewood grips with smooth surfaces, 95%+ finish and a very tight metal-to-wood fit. Blued (75%) spur-type trigger. The base of the frame with a 102,XXX serial No. In overall very fine, untouched, mechanically sound and tight condition with fine timing; and choice metal and wood surfaces. A very nice example of Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 2nd type revolver, ca. 1860-1868. Overall length, 7 1/2". Price: $850.00

A VERY GOOD SHARPS MODEL 4B PEPPERBOX PISTOL, ca. 1860s: In overall very good untouched condition. Complete and original throughout. In mechanical functional order. The walnut grips with much (55%+) finish. Sharp contours and no evidence of damage, or repair. Of standard configuration with a central revolving Hammer Mechanism and cluster-type, 2 1/2", .32 rimfire caliber "pepperbox" barrels. In very good mechanical order with its original components and a strong mainspring. The left side of the frame with a very clear "C. SHARPS PATENT/JAN. 25, 1859" marking: SN 9,1XX. In very good condition with sharp contours and its screws, washers, etc. The steel frame with smooth surfaces and some scattered patches of discoloration. Spur-type trigger. Original throughout and a nice example of a Civil War Period Sharps Pepperbox Pistol, ca. 1860s. Overall length, 5". Price: SOLD

A FINE+ UNTOUCHED MANHATTAN "AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL Co." .22 Cal. POCKET REVOLVER, SN 32,XXX, ca. 1868-1873: In overall fine+ untouched condition. Complete and original throughout. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The walnut grips with (85%+) finish, very sharp contours, some light handling marks with no evidence of repair. Of standard configuration and a close copy of the Smith & Wesson Mdl. No. 1. The 3", octagonal, ribbed, blued (80%+), .22 caliber, rifled barrel with a very good bore and a clear "AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL Co. NEWARK N.J." marking: made by the Manhattan Firearms, Co. of New York, NY. (please see N. Flayderman's: "Guide to Antique American Firearms...") In fine order with its original components and a strong mainspring and hinge. Untouched brass frame with a rich mustard patina and some patches of light discoloration. The underside with its blued steel barrel release. The .22 "Long" rimfire caliber, engraved cylinder with a visible depiction of an Indian and a Setter and some light patches of discoloration. In fine untouched condition with sharp contours and its original components: the spur-type trigger, en suite with the hammer. A very well preserved example of a Manhattan Firearms Co. .22 caliber Revolver, made ca. 1868-1873. Price: $500.00

A VERY GOOD REMINGTON TYPE I LATE PRODUCTION DOUBLE DERRINGER, SN 3,5XX, ca. 1868: In overall very good untouched condition. Complete and original throughout. In mechanical functional order with a strong mainspring. The walnut grips with much (65%+) finish, very good contours with no evidence of repair. Of standard configuration with a central Hammer Mechanism and Over & Under, 3", round, .41 rimfire caliber, rifled barrels with a clear "E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION, NY/ELLIOT'S PATENT DEC. 12, 1865". In very good mechanical order with its original components and a strong mainspring and good hinge. Retains 50% of its nickel plate with patches of light roughness/discoloration. The left side of the frame with its barrel release lever. In very good untouched condition with generally sharp contours (some wear/loss at and under the extractor). Complete with its screws, washers, etc. The frame with some scattered patches of discoloration and loss of finish. Spur-type trigger. Original throughout and a nice and well used, Early example of these distinct Remington Derringer Pistols of the Western Expansion Era, ca. 1868. Overall length, 5 1/4". Price: SOLD

A FINE & VERY RARE "A. J. PLATE" SAN FRANCISCO AGENT MARKED GOLD-RUSH ERA ORIGINAL HENRY DERINGER SMALL-SIZED POCKET PISTOL, ca. 1850s: In overall fine condition. Sighted, 2 1/4", key-fastened, .44 caliber, rifled barrel with a casehardened "patent" type, scroll-engraved, two-piece breech: the left side with a clear Starburst/"P" Proof mark and the top with a "Deringer/Philadel". Also marked with a clear "MADE FOR/J. A. PLATE/SAN. FRANCISCO" agent marking for the noted California Gold-Rush era retailer for whom Deringer made only 54 Pairs (please see Norm Flayderman's: "Guide to Antique American Firearms...", 9th ed., pg. 410). Back-action percussion mechanism with a scroll engraved lock and hammer: marked with a clear "Deringer Philadel" maker's address, on its tail. Fine, classic Deringer-form, walnut fullstock with a nicely checkered grip and 55% finish: some scattered light handling marks and the expected minor abrasions. Scroll engraved Nickel-Silver mounts of classic, ca. 1850 Henry Deringer design (please see Flayderman's, pg. 408). The trigger-guard with a short pineapple-type forward finial, a scroll engraved bow and a "44" (caliber) marking, on its tail. The butt with a border-engraved teardrop end-cap; a matching shield-type wrist escutcheon and two (2) barrel-key escutcheons: a decorative, elongated teardrop, sideplate/sidebolt washer and a triangular fore-end tip. In overall fine condition. The barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces, fine engraving, some light wear, a very good bore and light patches of scattered fine pitting/discoloration: clear markings. The lock with matching smooth surfaces, 50% casehardening and its original nipple. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The stock with sharp checkering, much finish and fine contours. Matching "silver" hardware with a lightly toned age-patina and sharp scroll engraving. A very rare example of an Original Gold-Rush Era "A. J. PLATE" San Francisco Agent Marked Henry Deringer "Derringer", ca. 1850s. Overall length, 5 1/4". Price: $4,975.00

A FINE MID 19th CENTURY ENGLISH PERCUSSION "MUSKET BORE" OFFICER'S BELT PISTOL, by WESTLEY RICHARDS, ca. 1850s: In overall fine condition. Octagonal, 7", .75 caliber {Musket Bore}, smoothbore, Damascus-steel, key-fastened barrel with smooth surfaces, 75% Damascus "pattern" finish and some scattered light discoloration and fine pitting: fine bore with fowling grooves. The top of the breech engraved with a "WESTLEY RICHARDS 170 New Bond St. London" maker's signature and address: for the famed Westley Richards firm of London, UK, which worked at this address, from 1826-1872. (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 168) Patent type/"hooked" breech with a finely scroll-engraved, casehardened tang and matching screw: the top with a platinum damascened band: platinum vent hole, on the bolster. Sidelock percussion mechanism with its finely chiseled and sculpted hammer and its matching unsigned lockplate with lightly engraved borders, panels and scrolls. Some scattered light discoloration and wear. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and its original nipple. Checkered and carved, walnut fullstock with a deeply checkered wrist, very good smooth surfaces and some scattered handling marks. Retains 85%+ finish with some light wear and scattered handling marks. Two, silver oval, barrel-key escutcheons, a matching wrist-escutcheon and lightly engraved steel furniture. A sculpted and engraved trigger-guard with scroll-engraved bow, a single sidebolt escutcheon and a barrel-form ramrod entry-pipe for the original captive-type button-head iron ramrod. Fitted with its original, blued (90%), steel belt-hook with its two retaining screws and choice smooth surfaces, en suite with the barrel and mounts. A well made and fine quality example of an English Musket Bore Officer's Belt Pistol, from the time of the Crimea War Period, ca. 1850s. Made by the esteem and renowned maker "William Westley Richards"; who started gunsmithing in 1812, was Gunmaker to Prince Albert and died in 1865. Overall length, 13". Price: $1,875.00

A FINE CASED PAIR OF EBONY STOCK FRENCH PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS, dtd. 1840: In overall fine+ untouched condition with choice smooth steel surfaces, round, 2 1/4", turn-off, steel barrels and nicely scroll-carved Ebony stocks/grips. Deeply scroll-engraved/chiseled steel frames with pop-out triggers (one with a weak return spring), choice untouched, gunmetal age-patina with sharp engraving and dark casehardened finish. The turn-off, .42 caliber barrels with matching smooth surfaces and most of their browned finish: marked on their undersides with a matching "2" assembly number. In overall fine+ condition with their original central hammers, scallop-shell chiseled bolsters, both nipples, functioning pop-out trigger and fine mechanics. Fine deeply scroll carved ebony grips with nicely fluted contours, 90% finish, some light wear to the high points and light signs of handling: the butts with their sculpted and chiseled ball-finial butt-caps. Cased in their original Burl walnut & brass mounted/banded case with its original, red velvet liner (some light expected compressions/wear). The exterior lid with light signs of handling and 95% finish: the lid with an 1840 dated "GW {Le} G" French, owner's Presentation. Fine liner with rich coloration and some light evidence of wear/use. Retains all the accessories: the combination bullet mold/barrel-key, an embossed Copper, French type Pistol Flask, an ebony handle cleaning jag, an integral ebony cap-lid (with percussion caps) and a burl compartment-lid with an ebony pull -- contains several original lead balls and the case's key: lock in functional order. A fine example of French-made Cased Pair of Ebony-Stock Muff Pistols with a dated Presentation lid, ca. 1840. Case Measures 10" x 7" x 2". Price: $4,375.00

A VERY GOOD ALL-MATCHING COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON CUT FOR SHOULDER-STOCK w/ HOLSTER, SN. 16,XXX, ca. 1850s: In overall very good untouched condition. The sighted, 7 1/2", octagonal to round, .44 caliber, rifled barrel with a clear "Address SamL Colt New York City, USA." marking (as it should be, partially obscured by the two-leaf folding rear sight, see Flaydermann's) on the top flat. Very good bore with distinct rifling and some expected pitting: the cylinder face with matching patina. Very good hammer and frame with generally smooth and gray, lightly mottled surfaces with patches of discoloration and scattered fine surface pitting: retains an even age patina overall. The cylinder with matching serial numbers and gray surfaces with no scene remaining, its original nipples and several pins extant. Replaced walnut grips with smooth artificially aged surfaces and several handling marks nicks, at their bases. Iron backstrap with a notch for the shoulder-stock: the bottom of the frame with a sling-swivel-stud and a later blued swivel. The frame with four screws, a clear "Colt's Patent" marking; and cutout recoil shields for the (Third-type) shoulder-stock. All matching serial numbers including the wedge. The loading lever-assembly with smooth mottled surfaces, en suite and matching numbers: some nicks at its base/plunger. In overall very good mechanically sound and tight condition with untouched metal surfaces and several replaced screws. The (replaced) grips with very good "aged" surfaces and the brass trigger-guard with an untouched patina and 20%+ Factory silvering. Marked in several locations, with various inspector's mark. A very nice example of a Colt Third Model Shoulder Stock Dragoon with all matching serial numbers. Complete with, what has been purported by the consignor to be, its original tooled leather holster with plugged tip. In matching untouched condition and a near perfect fit to the Pistol. Some minor tears, fine seams, generally supple leather surfaces and shrinkage. Retains untouched dark brown/black leather surfaces with light crazing and its original brass stud and rivets. The flap with a matching patina and fine stitched seams. Overall an impressive and rare example of an original Colt Third Model Dragoon with Holster. ***An approximate total of only 1,200 to 1,500 Dragoons were cut for shoulder-stocks. Price: SOLD

A Very Good Continental (Belgian?) Bar Hammer Travelling Pistol, ca. 1845: In overall very good cleaned condition. The unsigned, octagonal to round, .56 caliber, 6 1/2", smoothbore, iron barrel with an integral frame and a wedding-band barrel-transition. Good bore with the expected pitting and its original percussion nipple. Smooth steel surfaces with evidence of cleaning and some scattered light pitting/discoloration. The frame with matching rounded surfaces and a very good gray patina. Bar hammer percussion mechanism with its original hammer, a strong mainspring and fine workings. Nicely checkered walnut grips with steel escutcheons and their original retaining screw. The grips with untouched smooth surfaces, fine checkering and minimal signs of wear. A very nice and unusual example of a European (Belgian?) Bar Hammer Percussion Travelling Pistol, ca. 1845. Overall length, 11". Price: $475.00

A Very Good+ Unsigned Bar Hammer Percussion Vest Pistol, ca. 1845: In overall very good+ near fine condition. The unsigned, octagonal to round, .32 caliber, 3 1/8", smoothbore, barrel with an integral rounded frame and a wedding-band barrel-transition: 20% blue remaining. Very good bore with smooth surfaces and its original percussion nipple. Fine steel surfaces with some scattered light wear and discoloration: minor marring to one barrel-flat. The frame with smooth, scroll-engraved, rounded surfaces and a fine gray age-patina: no pitting. Bar hammer percussion mechanism with its original hammer (45% case-colors), a strong mainspring and fine workings. Varnished walnut grips (65% overall) with some loss of finish, minor shrinkage and their steel escutcheons/original retaining screw. A very good example of an American Bar Hammer Percussion Vest Pistol, ca. 1845. Of the type of pistol manufactured by such firms as William W. Marston and the Union Arms Co. of New York, NY. Overall length, 6". Price: $425.00

A VERY FINE+ NEAR EXCELLENT UNUSUAL CASED PAIR OF DOUBLE BARREL EBONY STOCK PERCUSSION MUFF/POCKET PISTOLS, ca. 1850: In overall very fine+ near excellent untouched condition. Turn off, round, smoothbore, .40 caliber, 2 5/8", Damascus (95%) barrels with choice "Bright" original surfaces and their original nipples. The sides of the frames, with Crown/V and Liege Blackpowder proof marks and an "F.T" maker's mark. Nicely carved and fluted Ebony grips with carved butts and raised leaf-patterns, behind the frames: the buttcaps with grotesque mask-cap lids. Finely engraved, central-hammer boxlock, percussion mechanisms with scroll engraved hammers, barrel-tangs, pop-out triggers and frames. "Bright" steel frames with crisply engraved vine scrolls, 95% polished finish and their original/functioning pop-out triggers, en suite. Both pistols in mechanically functional order with strong mainsprings. In overall very fine+/near excellent untouched condition, with choice surfaces, 95% polish and very little evidence of use/wear. The barrels with very fine bright finish, excellent bores and sharp markings. Matching grips with sharp carving and 95%+ finish. The frames with nearly all of their finish and sharp scroll engraving. Overall length, 7 1/4". Housed in their original, brass-mounted, Burl European Walnut "French Fitted" case with its original purple velvet liner and its burl walnut compartment-lid with turned Ebony pull. Very Fne+ interior with sound partitions and all of its original accessories: a combination bullet mold/barrel-lug, several original lead-balls, a turned Ebony percussion cap "tin", a brass oiler, its Brass mounted Ebony Ball-starter/Cleaning rod and its fluted and lacquered copper bag-type powder flask. Very Fine+ interior with some expected light wear/scuffing, discoloration and fading. The exterior with very fine surfaces, some scattered handling marks, the expected minor scuffs and an old crack, on its lid: choice Burl Grain. Brass lock and hinges with its matching and functioning lock & key. A very fine quality Cased Pair of Unusual Double Barrel Percussion Muff/Pocket Pistols, ca. 1850. Overall measurements of Case 10 3/4" x 7 3/4" x 2 1/4". Price: SOLD

A FINE PERCUSSION CONVERTED GILT BRONZE MOUNTED GERMAN HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1750-1840: In overall fine cleaned condition. Octagonal to round, 12 1/2", pin-fastened, iron, smoothbore, .60 caliber, unsigned barrel with a wedding band transition and lightly engraved gold inlays on the breech-top and around the fore-sight. Retains its brass blade-type foresight; and a smooth silver-gray "patina" with evidence of cleaning and some light patches of discoloration. Molded and carved, nicely figured, walnut fullstock with a pronounced bulbous butt and a cane-type grip: of Germanic design of, ca. 1750. The stock with some scattered light handling marks and simple raised carvings around the lock and sideplate mortises: complete with its horn fore-end cap. Richly Embossed and engraved, Gold Gilded, bronze mounts of classic mid 18th century Germanic design. The openwork vine scroll sideplate with a silver under-plate and finely detailed tendrils. A deeply embossed and chased acanthus leaf finial trigger-guard with a scroll embossed bow. A matching finely etched and deeply embossed butt-cap with a vine scroll motif and long side-stirrups: finely detailed grotesque mask pommel. Two barrel-form ramrod pipes, the rear with an engraved finial. Percussion converted (bolster conversion, ca. 1840s) banana-form, lock with a scroll engraved flat lockplate, a rounded percussion bolster with its original nipple and a flat percussion hammer, en suite with the lockplate. Smooth, steel surfaces with sharp and deep Germanic engraving: good mechanics. In overall fine and cleaned condition. The barrel with smooth surfaces and a nicely decorated breech. The lock with matching surfaces, 90% polish and sharp chiseling. Fine mounts with sharp engraving and 95% Gold Gilt finish. Very good stock with 95%+ refinish, sharp contours, fine raised carvings and some scattered light handling marks: original? horn-tip wooden ramrod. A very nice example of a Percussion Converted German Flintlock Holster Pistol with finely Embossed Gilt Mounts, ca. 1750s/1840s. Overall length, 19 1/2". Price: SOLD

A FINE AMERICAN "DERRINGER" PISTOL, ca. 1850s: In overall net fine condition. Sighted, 3", key-fastened, round, .41 caliber, rifled barrel with a casehardened "patent" type, scroll-engraved, two-piece breech. Back-action percussion mechanism with a scroll engraved lock and hammer: the hammer repaired and or possibly associated with refreshed scroll engraving, on its neck. Slotter-type, Derringer-style, Bird's head grip with a sharply checkered butt. Retains its original sharp contours with choice checkering, 95% original finish with very light signs of handling. Scroll engraved nickel-silver mounts of classic, ca. 1850s H. Deringer inspired design. The trigger-guard with an arrowhead finial, the butt with a teardrop end-cap, a replaced shield wrist escutcheon and two (2) barrel-key escutcheons. Matching, decorative, teardrop, side-plate and single sidebolt washer. In overall net fine, mechanically sound condition. The barrel with generally smooth steel-gray-brown surfaces, fine engraving, fine bore and light patches of scattered fine pitting towards the muzzle. The lock with matching smooth surfaces and the noted repair to the hammer: associated nipple. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring. Very fine stock with untouched surfaces, sharp checkering and 95% original varnish finish. Fine hardware with silver age patina and sharp scroll engraving. A very nice example of a mid 19th century Philadelphia or New York City made "Derringer" pocket pistol, ca. 1850s. A classic style of American pocket pistol, made famous by Henry Deringer. Overall length, 6 1/4". Price: $1,550.00

A VERY GOOD COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON, SN. 18,3XX, ca. 1850s: In overall very good condition. The sighted, 7 1/2", octagonal to round, .44 caliber, rifled barrel with a clear "Address SamL Colt New York City, USA.", on its top flat. Good bore with distinct rifling and some expected pitting: the cylinder face with matching patina. Very good hammer and frame with generally smooth and gray, lightly mottled surfaces with patches of discoloration and scattered fine surface pitting: retains an even gray age patina overall. The cylinder with matching serial numbers and gray surfaces with no scene remaining, its original nipples and several pins extant. Walnut grips with smooth surfaces, some filled repairs and several handling marks/nicks. Brass backstrap and a rounded brass trigger-guard: the forward trigger-guard finial with an old and small plugged-repair. The three screw frame with a worn though visible "Colt's Patent" marking. All matching serial numbers, except for the unnumbered wedge and the mis-numbered, repaired (?) cylinder-pin/arbor. The loading lever-assembly with smooth mottled surfaces, en suite and matching numbers. In overall very good mechanically sound and tight condition with lightly cleaned metal surfaces and several replaced screws. Very good grips with several repairs and smooth surfaces. The brass trigger-guard and backstrap with matching lightly toned patina and none of its Factory silvering. Marked in several locations, with various inspector's mark. A very nice example of a Civil War Period Colt Third Model Dragoon with comprehensively matching serial numbers. Overall a very nice and a reasonably priced example of an original Colt Third Model Dragoon, ca. 1850s. Price: SOLD

A RARE & VERY FINE ENGRAVED & IVORY GRIP FRENCH "APACHE" 9 mm PINFIRE PEPPERBOX PISTOL, ca. 1860: In overall very fine untouched condition with choice Blued steel surfaces with extensive fine quality scroll engraving. Complete and original throughout, with its original blued-steel lanyard-ring, on the bottom of the scroll engraved grip-strap. In mechanical functional order with fine timing, a strong mainspring and a smooth action. Simply carved and fluted, bag-shaped, elephant ivory grips with sharp contours, a nicely toned yellowed age-patina, no cracks and an old and small chip, at the top edge of the left grip. Central Bar-Hammer, Double-action, Pinfire Mechanism, of classic Apache form, with a round-top hammer and cluster-type, fluted and engraved, 9 mm, "pepperbox" barrels: retains choice metal surfaces with floral scroll engraved flats, 75%+ blued finish and excellent bores with sharp rifling and virtually no pitting. Flat-sided, blued, steel frame with 75%+ finish and sharp scroll engravings, en suite with the barrel-cluster. Retractable, hinged-type trigger with its original screws and matching smooth contours. In overall very fine untouched condition. The frame with sharp engraving, much finish, some minor signs of use and a "2660" Serial number, on the bottom edge of its front. Fine backstrap with light wear to its finish and matching engraving. The grips with smooth and nicely aged surfaces and the engraved steel washers and screws: some light wear and age-stains. Very fine barrel-cluster and mechanism with choice finish and sharp engraving: light signs of use and wear. Original throughout, including the screws, external bridles and springs. A very nice and better than usual example of these distinct Continental Pepperbox Pistols of the mid 19th century. The "Apache Pistol" was so named, due to its frequent use by Parisian Street Gangs of the 19th Century, who were collectively called, "Apaches". A high quality, "factory engraved" Ivory grip example, ca. 1860s. Overall length, 6 1/2". Price: SOLD

A VERY RARE FRENCH GUNSMITH MADE "BOOK" CASED PAIR OF PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS, ca. 1840s: In overall near excellent untouched condition. Round, smoothbore, .41 caliber, 2 1/2", Damascus-twist (95%), turn-off barrels with smooth surfaces. Scroll engraved, polished steel, boxlock percussion mechanisms with smooth surfaces and sharp contours and engraving. Finely relief carved walnut grips with raised scrolls and bag-type sharp contours, virtually no handling marks and 95%+ original finish. Scroll engraved, central-hammer boxlock, percussion mechanisms with casehardened hammer with checkered spurs: lightly engraved tangs. Retain 95%+ original polish and complete with their original nipples. In mechanically functional order with strong mainsprings and functioning pop-out triggers. In overall near excellent untouched condition, with hardly any signs of use or wear. The barrels with fine bores and 95%+ of their original polished Damascus "twist" finish. Excellent grips with finely carved surfaces, engraved silver butt-caps with spar nipple compartments and nearly all of their finish. Overall length, 6 1/2". Cased in their original French-type Velvet lined "Book-form Case" with the maker's signature, "ZAOUE/FAB D'ARMES Bte./S.G.D.G./ENTREPOT-MARSEILLE", in gold impressed characters. Zaoue of Marseille, France was a noted gunsmith at the Place Royal, where he worked from 1845-1855. (please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 2, pg. 1429). Original maroon velvet liner of classic French form-fitted design, with contoured partitions for the pistols, the original steel barrel-wrench/nipple-wrench/bullet-mold and for screwdriver. Very Fine interior with sound partitions, all of its papier mache bindings/"pages" and some minor compression/wear and light age-stains to the velvet. Also retains its velvet lined compartment with its original velvet lid and ivory pull: contains (4) original lead balls and the key to the case's lock (defective). The papier mache and wood exterior with a pressed black Moroccan leather Binding, made to simulate that of a mid 19th century French Book. The spine with an impressed "ROUSSEAU" author's name. The outer surfaces of the lids with an incised, rococo scroll, gold-leaf border and their centers with an embossed shield type rosette. An excellent and Fine Quality original Book Cased Pair of French Muff Pistols, ca. 1840s. Overall measurements of Case 5 1/2" x 9" x 1 1/2". Price: SOLD

A SCARCE WATER'S & Co. Mdl. 1837 FLATLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1840s: In untouched, fine+ condition. The iron surfaces with a smooth brown age patina overall: with sharp markings. Sighted, iron, band-fastened, .54 caliber, smoothbore barrel of standard dimensions with no visible markings: correct for this State Contract piece. Fine+, American Black walnut, 3/4 stock with 90%+ varnish finish and some light scattered handling/storage marks overall. Regulation-type (Mdl. 1836) iron hardware with a smooth dark age patina: the trigger and various screw heads with 75% bluing. In original percussion configuration with all of its original lock components. The flat lockplate clearly marked with an Eagle head and "A. H. Waters & Co. Millbury, Mass". Retains much of its mottled casehardening colors, with some light patches of discoloration and fine salt & pepper. Complete with all of its original components and in mechanically fine order: flat gooseneck hammer and its original bolster-type percussion drum and nipple (some compression to nipple). In overall untouched fine+ condition. The barrel and hardware with smooth brown-gray surfaces and a fine age patina. Mechanically fine and complete throughout: original bridled ramrod. An untouched example of this scarce Percussion Pistol made by Water's & Co., ca. 1840s. Overall length 14". The Water's "Flatlock Pistol" is a distinct Model of pistol; and is considered a transitional piece: made between the Model 1836 (flintlock) and Model 1842 (percussion). Price: HOLD

A VERY FINE & SCARCE UNTOUCHED PRUSSIAN 1835 CAVALRY PISTOL, dtd. 1841: In overall fine untouched condition. Regulation, 9 1/4", .70 caliber, band-fastened, round, smoothbore barrel with a blade front sight and an untouched smooth gray age patina: sharp inspector's markings on the top and sides of the breech and an "1841" date above the bolster. The tang with a clear "2 E 62" Cavalry unit marking. Beech wood, regulation, halfstock of robust angular dimensions. Retains 85% of its original finish with light scattered handling marks and sharp contours. Regulation, Model 1835, brass hardware: trigger guard with arrow finials and numerous inspector's/unit markings, a flat sideplate with a Crown "1835" Model marking, a screw-fastened butt-cap, with iron lanyard-ring and a screw-retained barrel-band/nose-cap: made without a ramrod provision. The lock, of Model 1835 design having a heavy, early form, percussion hammer and its original nipple protector and spring. In overall fine untouched condition. The face of the lock with a clear Crown/"Potsdam" marking and in functional order with a strong mainspring. The barrel with smooth, untouched, gray surfaces, with light scattered discoloration/fine pitting and sharp Crown "FW" markings. Fine stock with smooth surfaces and nearly all of its original finish. The lock with all of its original components, smooth surfaces, some light discoloration and excellent mechanics. The hardware with a lightly toned age-patina. Original throughout and a classic example of a Scarce and early Prussian/German Percussion Cavalry Pistol. Overall length 16". Price: $2,350.00

A FINE SIGNED EARLY REPRODUCTION PERCUSSION "KENTUCKY" PISTOL, by Dtd. 1956: In overall very fine untouched condition. Octagonal, 10", smoothbore, 32 caliber, pin-fastened, heavy, iron barrel with a dovetailed, brass, blade type fore-sight and a buck-horn rear sight. Very fine smooth chocolate brown age patina with a clear "H. F. Epps/ Rockford, Ill./ 1956" maker's name, in block characters. Molded and carved, nicely figured, Birds-eye-Maple full stock of typical Kentucky design, with a faceted "cane-handle" type grip and a pronounced bulbous pommel raised carvings around lock mortise. Brass and iron furniture: a single barrel-form sheet-brass ramrod pipe, an iron trigger-guard, a screw-fastened iron butt-cap, a single sidebolt washer and long brass backstrap, on the top of the grip. Made using an original, ca. 1850s period "Wm. Moore & Co." signed lock. The lock with lightly engraved smooth surfaces and retains its dolphin hammer: in fine working order with a good mainspring. In overall very fine condition. The barrel with smooth chemically browned surfaces with some light patches of discoloration and pitting, at the nipple (brass nipple-shield). The lock with a smooth age patina and some minor discoloration/wear. Very fine stock with sharp contours, 90% original finish and some minor handling marks. Fine hardware with a nicely toned and untouched mustard patina and a russet coloration to the iron components. A very nice example of an early reproduction Kentucky Pistol. Plain wood ramrod. Overall length 16". Price: $475.00

W.W.I ERA US MARKED HOLSTER, ca. 1917: In overall fine untouched condition with smooth, light brown, leather surfaces tight stitching and clear markings. The body of the with nearly all of its original smooth brown finish, without crazing or significant blemishes: some minor water tains Retains its original supple texture with some minor wear and a clear embossed "US" on the flap. Marked with a clear "Sears & G. W. M." marking under the flap. In overall fine untouched condition with sharp contours and little evidence of wear. Retains its original brass flap-stud and rear securing hook: some verdigris on the brass studs. A very nice example of a US marked W.W.I era Holster made by Sears & Roebuck, under Govt. Contract. Price: SOLD

A FINE & SCARCE CIVIL WAR ISSUE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER: SN 6,XXX: In overall fine, mechanically tight condition with all matching serial numbers, including the wedge. The 8" round, blued (mottled), .36 caliber, barrel with a clear "Address Col. SamL Colt New York U. S. America" Barrel address and approximately 10% of its original factory blued finish: in protected areas & turning. The casehardened iron frame with some light patches of discoloration and 15%-25% of its casehardening colors. Brass trigger-guard with nicely toned age-patina and a "T" inspector's mark. Ratchet-type loading lever with smooth steel-gray surfaces, tight mechanics and 15% case-colors. Walnut grips with smooth surfaces, some light handling marks, 75% original varnish and a cartouche on the left grip. In overall fine condition with all matching numbers. The engraved cylinder with "L" &^ "T" inspector's marks, 95% of its cylinder scene, some light discoloration, clear markings, all the original nipples and good cylinder pins. The brass backstrap with smooth surfaces and an "L" inspector's mark. In overall fine untouched condition. The barrel, frame and cylinder with smooth surfaces, some light wear and scattered discoloration. Fine grips with smooth surfaces, 75% varnish, a visible cartouche and a tight fit. Tight mechanism with a strong mainspring: the hammer with visible plumb-blue case-colors. A fine Civil War Issue Model 1861 Navy Revolver. Sharp bore with strong rifling. A scarce and desirable martially inspected Colt 1861 Navy. Price: $7,350.00

A FINE & EARLY CASED PAIR OF ENGLISH PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS, ca. 1830s: In overall fine condition. Octagonal, smoothbore, .50 caliber, 9", browned (45%+), key-fastened barrels with untouched original Damascus surfaces and their blade-type fore-sights. The undersides with their barrel-ribs and tops engraved with "H. Smith London" maker's names/barrel Addresses: H. Smith of London, UK recorded 1825. (please see Ian Glendenning's: "British Pistols & Guns 1640-1840", pg. 189). Figured, walnut halfstocks with vacant, shield-type, silver wrist escutcheons and cane-type micro-checkered butts. "Bank Note" scroll engraved back-action percussion mechanisms with matching etched hammers, sliding rear safeties and scroll-engraved tangs and breeches: "H. Smith" maker's signatures above the safeties. In mechanically functional order with crisp engraving 50% polish and some light wear/discoloration. In overall fine condition, with matching smoothbore barrels with their original Damascus finish and clear markings. Fine stocks with a fine grain-pattern, sharp checkering, 75%+ finish and some light scattered handling marks. Scroll engraved steel furniture: the trigger-guard with rear finger-spurs and two (2) baluster ramrod-pipes: original silver-tip ramrods, barrel-key escutcheons and fore-end caps. The patent-type blued (85%) breeches and barrel tangs with nearly all of their finish and sharp scroll engraving. Overall length, 15 1/4". Housed in their original, brass-mounted, ebonized wood case with its original red velvet liner. Fine interior with sound partitions and its original accessories: scissors-type bullet mold, numerous original lead-balls, a japanned percussion cap-tin, the brass and iron cleaning jag, the slab-sided screwdriver and its early type, lacquered copper and brass compartmented cylindrical powder flask. Fine interior with some light wear/scuffing, a minor moth hole, patches of discoloration and fading. Very good exterior surfaces with some scattered handling marks, scuffs and old hairlines/minor repairs, to the lid. Brass lock and hinges with its matching key. A Very Nice Original Cased Pair of English Percussion Duelling Pistols, ca. 1830s. Overall measurements of Case 17 3/4" x 8 1/2" x 2 1/2". Price: SOLD

A VERY GOOD PAIR OF CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION-CONVERSION EMPIRE-TYPE OFFICER'S PISTOLS, ca. 1810s/1840s: In overall very good+ untouched condition. Complete and original throughout. The mounts and mechanisms with smooth surfaces and expected signs of use. The stocks with much of their finish and sharp contours: some minor old repairs. Complete with their original ramrods and percussion nipples. In untouched condition without evidence of recent cleaning or restoration. Octagonal, 7", swamped, smoothbore, .75 caliber (Musket Bore) browned, Damascus steel barrels with integral barrel-tangs. Retains 25%+ browned finish with visible Damascus-pattern "Twist" and some expected light discoloration/pitting at the nipples, breeches and bolsters. Full sidelock Percussion-converted, flintlock, mechanisms with exposed rounded hammers and matching stepped casehardened locks. Retain smooth steel surfaces with light wear and signs of use: one lock with a defective mechanism/mainspring. Fine locks with much of their smooth casehardened finish, sharp contours and their original components. Converted from Flintlock to Percussion ignition system, ca. 1840s; and retain their original components, from date of conversion. One lock with the noted mechanical defect. Molded and Carved, nicely figured, burl walnut full-stocks with finely checkered, Cane-type grips and Empire-style flared pommels. Retain 65%+ varnish finish with some minor damages and hairlines to each stock. One with an old/working-life repair to its fore-end tip. In overall very good+ condition with general signs of handling and use: sharp contours and untouched surfaces. Engraved and chased blued (25%) steel mounts. The trigger guards with urn-type forward finials and the butt-caps with lozenge-type pommel-caps. Two sidebolt escutcheon-plates with finely etched Empire-Style Eagles and martial theme devices: indicates use as an Officer's piece. Two baluster-turned ramrod pipes and their original turned iron ramrod tips, en suite. In very good+ untouched condition with smooth surfaces, some isolated patches of light pitting, wear and discoloration: retains 25% blued finish with nicely engraved sideplates. Overall length, 13 1/2". Price: SOLD

An Unusual Unsigned New England (Vermont?) Made Under-Hammer Target Pistol, ca. 1840s: In overall very good condition. The single, octagonal to round, removable, browned (75%), rifled, .35 caliber, 11 3/4", barrel with its original, adjustable, hooded "peep" rear and its hooded post-type front sights. Integral brass frame with flat, smooth surfaces and mounted with its original under-hammer percussion hammer and a replaced percussion nipple. Brass trigger-guard with rounded bow and a single-set trigger. Very good+ smooth brass and steel surfaces with some scattered discoloration. Original, re-varnished (95%), cherry grip of classic New England "L" shape. Good grip with some scattered light handling marks and filled holes from a removed shoulder stock. The base fitted with is screw-retained brass end cap: several additional screws. In overall very good condition with a crisp mechanism (minor chip to hammer). An unusual example of a large sized unsigned Screw-barrel New England Under hammer Percussion Target Pistol, ca. 1840s. Of classic Northern New England design; and purported by the consignor to have been discovered in Vermont. Price: SOLD

A VERY GOOD CONTINENTAL DOUBLE BARREL 11mm PINFIRE PISTOL WITH SPRING BAYONET, ca. 1860s: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The 4 5/8", octagonal, unmarked, 11mm caliber steel barrels with smooth steel-gray surfaces, lightly pitted bores and some scattered light discoloration and fine pitting. The top of the barrel with its original, diamond-form, double edge, 4" spring-bayonet with all of its components. In functional order with a sharp point, fine edges and smooth surfaces: the lug and base of the blade with a "14" assembly/batch number. Central hammer boxlock mechanism with its original hammers, bottom-mounted barrel hinge and spring operated side-release. In mechanically functional order with strong mainsprings and working pop-out/concealed triggers and barrel-release. The frame with a lightly engraved crosshatch pattern and smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrels: some scattered light pitting and wear to the engraving. Carved and fluted, walnut grip with an angular profile and some scattered handling marks. Retains 85% of it finish with evidence of a light cleaning. Sculpted and faceted iron grip-cap with its original retaining-screw. A nice example of an unusual and large caliber double barrel pinfire pistol with flip-bayonet. Of most likely Belgian or Spanish manufacture, ca. 1860s. Overall length, 9 1/2". Price: SOLD