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A VERY GOOD DAY'S PATENT 28 Ga. UNDER-HAMMER PERCUSSION CANE-GUN, ca. 1830s: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The sighted, 28", round, 28 gauge, smoothbore, (.56) caliber barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces, some light pitting, a fine bore and scattered light patches of discoloration. Marked, on the topside of the frame, with a "Day's Patent" and a "JR" marking. John Day of Devonshire, UK worked at Giltspur Street, West Smithfield (1831-38), was a noted maker of walking stick guns and was "granted Eng. Patent No. 4861" for an "Under-hammer percussion-cap lock" (Please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 79). The rounded integral frame with matching gunmetal-gray surfaces and its original lock components: pop-out trigger and semi-flush fitting hammer with a button-type spur. Retains its original nipple with some scattered wear, discoloration and pitting. In mechanically functional order with all of its original components. Plain hardwood grips with a rounded profile and some scattered loss of finish. In overall very good condition with fine edges and smooth surfaces: some scattered light pitting and wear to the Patent markings. Very good boxwood? grips with some scattered handling marks and abrasions. Retains 45% finish with virtually no cracks and chips. A nice example of an unusual and scarce Day's Patent Percussion Cane Gun, ca. 1830s. ***The type of concealable arm often associated with poachers, during the 19th century. Overall length, 34". Price: $1,875.00

A FINE CIVIL WAR ERA PRODUCTION SHARPS MODEL 1A 1859 FOUR BARREL PEPPERBOX PISTOL, ca. 1860s: In overall fine condition. Four, cluster-type, 2 1/2", pepperbox, .22 caliber barrels of standard configuration with smooth gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration. Smooth brass frame with nicely toned surfaces, visible "C. Sharps & Co./Patent 1859 & Philada, PA " patent markings and a 10XX Serial Number. Standard Model 1A type bottom-mounted barrel release, spur type trigger and a rotating hammer (out of timing). Retains is original screws and components with a strong mainspring. The central-mounted hammer with a sharply checkered spur and 55% of its original plumb casehardening colors. Embossed gutta percha grips with a deep relief floral scroll design: some age discoloration with smooth surfaces and sharp contours. The rear bottom edge of the light grip with a minor chip. In overall fine condition with smooth surfaces. A nice example of these classic Civil War era Pistols made by the famous C. Sharps, of Sharps Rifle fame. Price: $750.00

A COLT MODEL 1849 6" POCKET PISTOL, ca. 1860s: In overall (net) fair condition. The 6", .31 caliber, octagonal rifled sighted barrel with a clear "Address Col. SamL Colt New York US America" on the top flat. Casehardened frame with generally smooth steel surfaces and some patches of discoloration and fine pitting: worn "Colt's Patent" marking. The trigger-guard and backstrap with no silver plating remaining and retain smooth yellowed surfaces with an untouched patina. Very good walnut grips with smooth surfaces, 50% varnish and some minor handling marks and chips. In mechanically Nonfunctioning order as missing its mainspring, the hand and handspring. The wedge also missing and period replaced with an iron pin: chipped wedge-screw. Comprehensively matching serial numbers with a mismatched loading-lever and a possible "factory-mismatched" cylinder (off by 4 digits). The cylinder, barrel and frame with matching steel-gray surfaces with some wear and pitting/mottling overall. The cylinder with approx. 45% of its stagecoach holdup scene and no visible cylinder pins (original nipples). A decorative example of a 6" Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol. Price: $450.00

A GOOD+ MARTIALLY INSPECTED COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON, SN. 3,9XX Manuf. 1848: In overall good+ condition. The sighted, 7 1/2", octagonal to round, .44 caliber, rifled barrel with "Address SamL Colt New York City, USA." marking on the top flat. Iron frame with gunmetal-gray surfaces, some scattered pitting and a clear "COLT'S PATENT" marking. The cylinder with matching serial numbers, evidence of cleaning and all original nipples. Replaced (modern), walnut grips with smooth surfaces, some minor handling marks and 90% varnish. Brass backstrap and trigger-guard with "S" and "T" inspectors marks, smooth yellow surfaces and some expected handling marks. The frame with a visible "US" below the "Colt's Patent" marking. All matching serial numbers: including the wedge. The loading lever-assembly and the frame with cleaned steel-gray surfaces, some light scattered discoloration and pitting. In overall good+ mechanically sound and tight condition with several replaced screws. The trigger-guard and backstrap with a pleasing lightly toned brass patina. An original and scarce Colt First Model Dragoon with 3,000 range serial number, indicating manufacture the first year of production, in 1848. Price: $7,550.00

A FINE QUALITY CONTINENTAL (BELGIAN?) PERCUSSION TRAVELLING/OFFICER'S PISTOL, ca. 1840s: In overall very good condition. The 5 1/2", unmarked, .58 caliber, smoothbore, Damascus steel, key-fastened barrel with smooth surfaces and some scattered light discoloration and fine pitting. Patent type breech with engraved tang and screw: the top of the barrel with gold damascened vine & leaf scrolls (worn). Back-action percussion mechanism with its finely chiseled and sculpted percussion hammer, in the form of dog's head: spur broken. The unsigned lockplate with lightly engraved borders and some scattered pitting and wear. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and its original nipple. Checkered and carved, dark, walnut 3/4-stock with a checkered wrist (worn flat), very good, smooth surfaces and some scattered handling marks. Retains 35% finish with some wear. Two silver barrel-key escutcheons and engraved steel furniture: a sculpted and engraved trigger-guard with floral-engraved bow, a flat etched sideplate, an engraved oval butt-cap and a lightly engraved fore-end cap. Retains its button-head iron ramrod. A well made and fine quality example of a Continental percussion Travelling/Officer's Pistol, of most likely Belgian manufacture, ca. 1850s. Overall length, 12".. Price: $550.00

A RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 3rd MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER, SN 44,XXX: In overall very good untouched condition. The 7 1/2 octagonal, .36 caliber, barrel with clear "Address SamL Colt New York City." marking on the top flat: holster wear at the muzzle. Frame with 10% of its mottled casehardening colors. The cylinder with 65% of its cylinder-scene and all original nipples. Walnut grips with sharp contours and the right with a marial inspector's cartouche. Brass backstrap with "H" inspector's mark at its top. The frame with a (weakly struck) "Colt's Patent" marking. The small-sized trigger-guard and frame with an "H" & "K" inspector's marks. All matching numbers throughout, including the wedge. The loading lever with traces of its mottled case colors. In overall very good mechanically sound condition. The grips without chips and with 65% varnish. The brass trigger-guard and backstrap with a pleasing mustard patina. A very nice, Civil War used, Martially inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy. Price: $3,550.00

SCARCE RODGERS PERCUSSION KNIFE PISTOL, ca. 1850: In overall very good condition. Of typical form with flat horn-sided handle/grips with cutout for bullet mold and tongs (missing). German-Silver frame and Octagonal, 3 1/2", .25 caliber barrel with front sight and two Birmingham proofs at the breech. The right side of the breech marked "N F 12". Single knife blade with its base marked "Rodgers Sheffield". Concealed trigger on the underside of the frame at the brass bolster. In overall very good untouched condition. Missing one blade. Replaced? recessed cap lid. Some slight dents on the top of the barrel. The horn slab grips with smooth surfaces and no cracks. Original percussion nipple. In functional order. Price: $925.00

A VERY GOOD NEARLY MINIATURE ENGLISH PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOL, ca. 1845-1850: In overall very good untouched condition. The 1 1/2", round, .40 caliber, turn-off, Damascus steel barrel with smooth brown-gray Damascus pattern surfaces and two Birmingham proof marks, on the breech. Central hammer boxlock mechanism with its original hammer and nipple. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and trigger. Both sides of the frame with a finely engraved scroll design and smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrel. The trigger-guard with an engraved starburst, on its bow and retains approx. 10% of its original brown finish. Fine, bag-shaped, English walnut grip with a flat profile, some minor handling marks and its original silver oval wrist escutcheon. Retains 85% of it finish with sharp contours. A nice example of a very small English percussion muff pistol, ca. 1845-1850. Overall length, 5". Price: $375.00

A Very Good Allen & Thurber Center Hammer Pistol, ca. 1850s: In overall very good condition. The rifled, .36 caliber, 4", octagonal to round, "Cast Steel" barrel with clear "Allen & Thurber" & "Worcester" marking. Smooth steel gray surfaces with scattered discoloration and light pitting. Retains its original integral notched rear and copper, post-type fore sight. Rounded steel frame with an integral percussion bolster and its original nipple. The frame with matching, smooth, steel-gray surfaces with some light discoloration overall. Rounded, varnished walnut grips with choice smooth surfaces, 75% finish and some light handling marks. In overall very good condition with its original central-mounted percussion hammer, rounded steel trigger-guard and fine mechanics. A nice example of an Allen & Thurber single shot percussion pistol, ca. 1850s. Overall length, 8 1/4". Price: $375.00

A Very Good Stocking & Co. Bar Hammer Percussion Pistol, ca. 1850: In overall very good condition. The octagonal to round, .32 caliber, 4", smoothbore, barrel with foliate engraved rounded frame and a wedding-band barrel-transition. Brass frame-transition-ring and the breech with clear "Stocking & Co./ Worcester" and "Warranted/Cast Steel" markings. Very good bore with smooth surfaces and its original percussion nipple. In very good condition with some scattered wear, fine pitting and surface discoloration. The frame with an engraved, rounded profile and a matching gray age-patina: some scattered pitting. Bar hammer percussion mechanism with its original hammer: marked with a "Patent Secured 1848". In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and its original components. Varnished walnut grips (45% overall) with some wear, minor handling marks, original escutcheons/retaining screw and one grip with a working period replaced sliver of wood. A very good example of a Stocking & Co. Single Shot Bar Hammer Percussion Pistol, ca. 1850. Manufactured, ca. 1849-1852. Overall length, 8". Overall length, 5". Price: $455.00

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: $325.00

AN EXCELLENT & RARE CASED PAIR OF NEARLY MINIATURE SILVER-FRAME ENGLISH PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS, ca. 1840s, Ex. W. KEITH NEAL COLLECTION: In overall excellent untouched condition. Round, smoothbore, .32 caliber, 1 1/4", Nitre-blued (95%), turn-off barrels with choice original surfaces. The undersides of the barrels with clear post-1813 type, Birmingham, black powder proof marks. Micro-checkered, bag-shaped, figured, burl-walnut grips with vacant, silver, oval, wrist escutcheons and carved/fluted butts: round silver finials. Finely engraved, central-hammer boxlock, percussion mechanisms with dolphin etched hammers and scroll-engraved tangs and frames. The Silver/Tutenag frames clearly marked with a crisp "OSBORNE & JACKSON" maker's names. (Osborne & Jackson of Birmingham, UK worked at 49 Ellis Street, Birmingham, UK between 1838-1845) please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 2, pg. 898. Blued, steel, pop-out triggers with 75% finish. Both pistols retain their original nipples and are mechanically functional order. In overall excellent untouched condition, with choice surfaces and very little evidence of use/wear. The barrels with very fine bright finish, excellent bores and sharp markings. Matching grips with sharp checkering and 99%+ finish. The frames with nearly all of their polish and sharp scroll engraving. Overall length, 4 1/2". Housed in their original, brass-mounted, leather case with its original velvet liner. Very fine interior with sound partitions and its original accessories: scissors-type bullet mold, a patented brass cleaning-rod, several lead-balls, percussion caps, the steel barrel-wrench and a compartment-type, lacquered copper and brass powder flask with a Dixon & Son maker's name: (contains extra lead balls and percussion-caps). Some light wear/scuffing, discoloration and fading to the interior. The exterior with fine brown leather surfaces, some scattered handling marks and expected minor scuffs and stains. Complete with its original push-button brass lock and hinges. A very fine quality and rare original cased Pair of nearly miniature Silver Frame English Percussion Muff Pistols, ca. 1840s. Overall measurements of Case 8" x 1 1/2" x 4". From the Collection of the late W. Keith Neal and accompanied by an Embossed and Numbered Collection Tag and Written Provenance. Price: SOLD

A VERY GOOD+ EARLY CIVIL WAR ISSUE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY: SN 24,XXX: In overall very good+, mechanically tight condition with all matching serial numbers, including the wedge. The 8" round, blued (mottled), .44 caliber, barrel with a clear "Address Col. SamL Colt New York..." Barrel address and 5%-10% of its original factory (Arsenal) blued finish in protected areas (turning). The casehardened, four screw, iron frame with some light discoloration, traces of its mottled case hardening and a smooth silver tone overall. Brass trigger-guard with nicely toned patina and a "B" inspector's mark. Ratchet-type loading lever with matching smooth steel-gray surfaces and tight mechanics. Walnut grips with smooth surfaces, some light handling marks, 85% original varnish a sharp cartouche and a hand-carved "AP" owner's, on the bottom of the right grip. In overall very good+ to near fine condition with all matching numbers. The engraved cylinder with a "T" inspector's mark and 45% of its cylinder scene: some scattered light discoloration and wear. Clearly marked, retains all original nipples and good cylinder pins. The iron backstrap, cut for a shoulder stock, with smooth gray surfaces and a "T" inspector's mark. In overall very good+ to near fine condition. The barrel, frame and cylinder with smooth surfaces, some light wear and scattered discoloration/fine pitting. Fine grips with smooth surfaces, 85% varnish, a sharp cartouche and the noted carved owner's initials. Tight mechanism. A fine Civil War Issue Model 1860 Army Revolver with a visible cylinder-scene, various inspector's marks and some of its mottled Arsenal blue finish remaining. Sharp bore with distinct rifling: light wear at the muzzle. Price: $2,750.00

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: $1,850.00

A FINE ORIGINAL HENRY DERINGER "LINCOLN SIZE" POCKET PISTOL, ca. 1850s: In overall fine untouched condition. Sighted, 2 1/4", browned (65%), key-fastened, .41 caliber, rifled barrel with a casehardened "patent" type, scroll-engraved, two-piece breech: the left side with a clear Starburst/"P" Proof mark. Back-action percussion mechanism with a scroll engraved lock and hammer: marked with a clear "Deringer Philadela" maker's address, on its tail. Fine, Bird's-form, walnut head grip with a nicely checkered butt and 75% finish: some scattered handling marks and expected wear. Scroll engraved nickel-silver mounts of classic, ca. 1850s Henry Deringer design. The trigger-guard with an arrowhead finial, the butt with a teardrop end-cap, a shield wrist escutcheon and two (2) barrel-key escutcheons. Matching, decorative, teardrop, side-plate and single sidebolt washer. In overall fine, mechanically sound condition. The barrel with generally smooth steel-gray-brown surfaces, fine engraving, a very good bore and light patches of scattered fine pitting/discoloration. The lock with matching smooth surfaces and 65% casehardening: original nipple. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring. Fine stock with untouched surfaces, very good checkering and 75% finish. Matching hardware with a lightly toned silver age patina and sharp scroll engraving. A very nice example of an original Henry Deringer "Lincoln" Derringer, ca. 1850s. Price: $3,995.00

A FINE ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PISTOL, ca. 1840s: In overall fine untouched condition. The six (6) shot, .32 caliber, 3 1/2" cluster-type, Pepperbox barrels with clear "Allen & Thurber Worcester"/ "Patented 1837 Cast Steel" markings and 65%+ blued finish overall. Sharp contours, fine bores, all the original nipples and smooth surfaces. Scroll engraved, rounded, casehardened frame with 35% mottled case-colors and sharp scroll engraving to the recoil shield: choice untouched surfaces without pitting or significant blemishing. Casehardened (30%) bar-type hammer with smooth, lightly mottled surfaces and a clear "Patent" marking. In mechanically functional order with strong mechanics and fine timing: marked with a 364 assembly number. Blued steel trigger-guard with 35% finish (turning) and smooth surfaces, en suite with the grip-strap. Very fine walnut grips with smooth surfaces and a fine patina. Retain 85%+ finish with some minor handling marks and their original screws. A very fine example of a classic Allen & Thurber Pepperbox with much of its finish, ca. 1840s. Overall length, 8". Price: $3,850.00

A FINE COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PISTOL, SN 184,XXX: In overall fine condition. The four (4) inch, .31 caliber, octagonal rifled sighted barrel with an "Address SamL Colt Hartford, CT" on the top flat. Casehardened frame with smooth steel surfaces, 25% mottled case-colors and some light discoloration: clearly marked "Patent". The silvered trigger-guard and backstrap with 50% silver and smooth surfaces with an untouched patina. Fine walnut grips with smooth surfaces, 85% varnish and no significant chips. In fine mechanical order with all original components throughout. All Matching serial numbers and a clearly engraved cylinder with 85% of its stagecoach holdup scene. In overall fine condition. The barrel and the frame with smooth gray surfaces and some very fine scattered discoloration. Fine cylinder with 85% of its stagecoach holdup scene and visible cylinder pins (all original nipples). A very nice Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol. Price: $1,750.00

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: $2,000.00

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: $125.00

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 VERY GOOD ALLEN & THURBER "BABY DRAGOON" PEPPERBOX PISTOL, ca. 1850: In overall very good cleaned condition. The six (6) shot, .32 caliber, 4 1/4" cluster-type, Pepperbox barrels with clear "Allen & Thurber Worcester" marking and smooth, cleaned, steel-gray surfaces overall. Sharp contours, good bores, all original nipples and smooth clean surfaces. Roll-pressed, scroll engraved frame with smooth steel-gray surfaces and sharp engraving to the recoil shield: smooth surfaces without pitting or significant blemishing. Casehardened (30%) bar-type hammer with smooth, lightly mottled surfaces and a clear "Allen's Patent/1845" marking. In mechanically functional order with strong mechanics and fine timing: marked with a 194 assembly/batch number. Bright steel trigger-guard, en suite with the grip-strap. Fine walnut grips with smooth surfaces, 85% varnish and a fine patina: some minor handling marks and complete with all of its original screws. A nice example of a larger sized Worcester-made, Allen & Thurber Pepperbox, ca. 1850s. Overall length, 9". Price: $575.00

A Very Good Unsigned New England (New Hampshire?) Made Under-Hammer "Boot" Pistol, ca. 1840s: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The single, octagonal to round, .55 caliber, rifled, 5 3/8", steel barrel with its original notched rear and post-type front sights. Rounded steel frame with smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrel and mounted with its original under-hammer percussion mechanism, its blued (65%) steel trigger and its original percussion nipple. Very good lightly cleaned steel surfaces without pitting or significant discoloration: integral backstrap with matching smooth surfaces. Original, varnished (85%), walnut grips with rounded profiles, some scattered light handling marks and their original retaining screws and nickel-silver escutcheons. In overall very good condition with a crisp mechanism and its original components. A very nice example of an unsigned New England Under hammer Percussion "Boot" Pistol, ca. 1840s. Of classic Northern New England design; and of the type of pistol often referred to as a "Boot Pistol", due to the tradition that such guns were carried concealed in the boots of their users.. Price: $475.00

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: $675.00

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: $650.00