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A FINE EBONY STOCK FRENCH MUFF PISTOL, ca. 1850: In overall fine+condition. The 2", round, unmarked, .45 caliber, rifled, steel barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces and some scattered light discoloration. Finely scroll engraved central hammer boxlock mechanism with its original hammer, pop-out trigger and nipple. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and a working pop-out/concealed trigger. The frame with a fine vine scroll pattern engravings and smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrel: some scattered light wear to the engraving. Molded, carved and deeply fluted, Ebony grip with an angular profile, 90% finish, sharp contours and some light handling marks. Retains its screw-retained sculpted and faceted iron pommel-cap. A very nice example of a classic mid 19th Century Ebony Stock Percussion Muff-Pistol, ca. 1850s. Overall length, 6". Price: $500.00

A FINE & EARLY CASED PAIR OF CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION DUELLING/OFFICER'S PISTOLS w/ AMERICAN? PRESENTATION/INSCRIPTION, ca. 1850s: In overall fine untouched condition. Octagonal to round, rifled, .65 caliber, 9 1/2", key-fastened, Damascus-twist, blued (45%+) barrels with untouched dark surfaces and their blade-type fore-sights: notched rear sights. The left sides of the breeches with Liege blackpowder proof marks. The breech-tops and muzzles with deeply chiseled scrolls and the Casehardened Patent-types breeches, engraved en suite. Deeply relief carved and finely contoured beechwood? fullstocks with vacant, shield-type, "silver" wrist escutcheons and floral vine scroll carved butts/grips. Matching fore-end-tips; and the undersides of the forestocks with relief scrolls and incised line carvings. Unsigned, "Bank Note" scroll engraved, back-action percussion mechanisms with matching etched hammers and their original nipples. In mechanically functional order with crisp engraving, strong mainsprings, 70% polish and some light wear/discoloration -- from use. In overall fine untouched condition, with 45%+ Damascus finish and nicely engraved breeches and tangs: some wear and scattered pitting. Fine stocks with very fine quality "Germanic" type relief carvings, 75%+ finish and some light scattered handling marks. Scroll engraved "silver" (Nickel-silver) furniture: the trigger-guards with nicely stepped bows, scroll engraved surfaces and rear finger-spurs. Two (2) baluster ramrod-pipes and both of their original steel ramrods. Two sculpted barrel-key escutcheons and pommel-type, scroll engraved butt-caps with trapdoor finials and compartments for storing percussion caps. The patent-type casehardened (55%) breeches and barrel tangs with much finish and sharp scroll engraving. Overall length, 16". Housed in their original, brass-mounted, burl walnut, "French-fitted" case with its original red velvet liner. Fine interior with sound partitions (minor compressions), some wear and all the original accessories: a steel vent-pick, a scissors-type bullet mold with sprue-cutter, a finely turned steel oiler, a faceted-sided screwdriver and its embossed zinc powder flask with a raised scallop-shell motif. The bottom right corner with its velvet-top compartment lid which contains several original lead balls and a "F. Joyce" Cap-tin. Very good+ interior with some light wear/scuffing, several old moth holes, various patches of discoloration/age-staining and expected fading. Fine exterior surfaces with 90% finish, a very fine burl grain-pattern, some scattered light handling marks and minor scuffs. The top of the lid with a shield-type, brass, escutcheon-plate: engraved with a "Louia to William/Sept. 21, 1884/21st Birthday" American? Presentation (possibly could be researched as to the original owner). Retains its Brass lock (functioning) and hinges with its original key to the case. A Very Nice Original Cased Pair of Continental (Belgian) Percussion Duelling/Officer's Pistols, with an American? association. Dates to, ca. 1850s. Overall measurements of Case 17 3/4" x 11" x 2 1/2". Price: $6,975.00

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 GOOD & EARLY CASED PAIR OF PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS BY "BOVY" of LIEGE, ca. 1840s: A very nice cased pair of early form "French" Duelling pistols. Octagonal .55 caliber, 8½", Damascus, sighted, key-fastened, barrels with floral scroll engraved tangs, "patent-type breeches" and Liege proof marks on the left flats. The undersides of the barrels with a "Bovy" signature (Dieudonne' L. Bovy: worked in Liege, Belgium ca. 1847. Please see Der Neue Stockel vol. 1, pg. 134). Full-sidelock percussion locks of early form with angular hammers and flat-faced lockplates engraved with a fine scroll and acanthus leaf pattern. Chased and engraved Empire style steel mounts-- en suite with the locks: sculpted oval butt-caps, "Bat-form" sideplates for single sidebolts and the trigger-guards with long finger-spurs and finely chiseled finials. Molded and carved, figured walnut half stocks with checkered grips, finely carved bulbous Empire-type butts and fluted/flared fore-end tips. In overall fine condition. The barrels with smooth surfaces having a Damascus-twist pattern, traces of their original browned finish 10%, some light wear and scattered fine pitting: sharp engraving. Excellent mechanics, the locks with sharp detail to the engravings and original percussion nipples. The mounts with sharp engraving and generally smooth surfaces: some age patina and light staining. The stocks with sharp checkering, tight metal-to-wood fit, 85%+ original varnish and a crack on the wrist of one pistol. Overall length 15 1/8". Cased in their original, French-Fitted, Rosewood case -- with its original, burgundy-brown colored, velvet velour liner. Very good interior with some light wear, fading and moderate staining on the inner lid-liner. Retains all the original and fine accessories (each form-fitted to the case): a Paris-made copper powder flask with a finely embossed classical bust, the bullet mold with an early-type forward sprue cutter, two ebonized ball-starers/ramrods (each with a brass jag), an ebonized mallet (some minor dents from use), a turned iron bullet worm and a nipple-wrench with a polygonal, hollow handle which serves as a percussion cap-tin. The bottom right and to left corners fitted with their original velvet lids with turned ivory pulls-- these compartments contain numerous original lead balls and the brass key to the exterior lock (associated shield key-plate-- not cut for a keyhole). The exterior of the case with the expected signs of wear and handling: a tight hairline on the top of the lid, some minor repairs, chips/light abrasions and 85% of its original varnish finish. The top of the case with its original, oval, brass escutcheon which conceals a flush-fitting carrying handle. A very nice Complete and Original, Early, "French-Fitted" Cased Pair of Liege-made/Paris Retailed Percussion Duelling Pistols: Of fine quality. Price: $7,875.00

A SCARCE & VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED ETHAN ALLEN & Co. VEST POCKET SINGLE-SHOT DERRINGER, ca. 1870: In overall very good untouched condition; and complete and original throughout. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring . The walnut grips with(55%+) finish. Sharp contours and no evidence of repair: minor handling marks/light abrasions. Of standard configuration with a central hammer, 2", octagonal to round, pivoting, .22 rimfire caliber barrel with an "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 an old gunsmith repair and smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrel and screws: the hammer with a checkered spur and 35%+ mottled casehardening colors. The barrel with sharp contours, smooth surfaces and some expected light discoloration. A very nice and scarce example of one of America's smallest-sized Antique Guns, only 4" in overall length. Price: $875.00

A SCARCE & FINE ENGLISH TRANSITIONAL PERCUSSION REVOLVER, by CHARLES OSBORNE, ca. 1845: In overall fine+ untouched condition with choice Blued steel surfaces with sharp contours and smooth steel surfaces. Complete and original throughout and of early transitional (from pepperbox to true revolver) form. Scroll engraved grip-strap with smooth mottled gray surfaces. In mechanical functional order with fine timing, a strong mainspring and a smooth action. Finey checkered bag-shaped, walnut grips with sharp contours, a nicely toned age-patina: diamond shaped silver grip escutcheons and some minor compressions. Central Bar-Hammer, Double-action, Percussion Mechanism, of classic English form, with a casehardened (85%) hammer and plain cylinder: Numbered “1” thru “6”. Retains choice metal surfaces with finely scroll engraved side-panels with a matching grip-strap and trigger-guard. The 4 ½”, .34 caliber, rifled barrel with 50%+ deep blued finish and a fine bore with sharp rifling: marked on the top with a finely engraved “Chas. Osborne” maker’s signature. Rounded, steel frame with traces of its mottled casehardened finish and sharp scroll engraving, en suite with the mounts. In overall fine+ untouched condition. The frame with sharp engraving, some finish and minor signs of use. Fine backstrap with light wear to its finish and matching engraving. The grips with smooth and nicely aged surfaces, sharp checkering and engraved silver escutcheons and retaining-screw: some light wear, compressions and age-stains. Very fine barrel and cylinder/mechanism with choice finish and sharp Birmingham Black powder proof marks. Original throughout, including the screws, springs and percussion-nipples. A very nice and better than usual example of these distinct Early Transitional Pepperbox-type Revolvers, ca. 1845. Made by the noted maker Charles Osborne (Osborne & Co.) of Birmingham, UK; who worked 1845-1900 (please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 2, pg. 897 ). Overall length, 10". . Price: $1,875.00

A FINE ENGLISH PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOL, BY HOLLIS & SONS, ca. 1840: In overall fine untouched condition. The 1 5/8", round,English proofed, .45 caliber, smoothbore, turn off, steel barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces and some scattered light discoloration. The breech section with two Birmingham proof marks and the muzzle with another matching proof mark and a "R.H" (Richard Hollis) maker's mark. Finely engraved central hammer boxlock percussion mechanism with its original thread-engraved hammer, matching pop-out trigger and its original nipple. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and a working pop-out/concealed trigger and sliding top safety. The frame with a fine vine scroll pattern engravings and smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrel: some scattered light wear/discoloration to the engraving. The central panels with "Hollis & Sons" & "Strand London" maker's signature and address. (Richard Hollis was recorded working, ca. 1820-1845: please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 116). Molded and finely checkered, rounded, bag-shaped walnut grip with 80% finish, sharp contours and some light handling marks. Retains choice surfaces with very sharp checkered pattern and fine incised carved borders. Full Silver mounts: a scroll engraved screw-retained butt-cap with a stepped rear finial and lightly engraved surfaces. A vacant oval wrist escutcheon with smooth silver age-patina. Overall a very nice example of a classic mid 19th Century English Percussion Muff-Pistol made by a recorded gunsmith, ca. 1840s. Overall length, 6". Price: $575.00.

A FINE & RARE SILVER MOUNTED GOLD-BANDED ORIGINAL HENRY DERINGER "LINCOLN SIZE" POCKET PISTOL w/ TRAPDOOR BUTT-CAP, ca. 1850: In overall fine untouched condition. Sighted, 2 1/2", browned (15%), key-fastened, .44 caliber, rifled barrel with a casehardened "patent" type, scroll-engraved, Gold-Banded, 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 Philadel" maker's address, on its tail. Fine, Bird's-head form, American walnut grip with a nicely checkered butt and 85% finish: some scattered handling marks and expected light wear/minor abrasions. Scroll engraved Silver mounts of classic, ca. 1850 Henry Deringer design. The trigger-guard with an engraved pineapple finial and the butt-cap with a matching teardrop end-cap with a scarce original, iron trapdoor—for a spare nipple, etc. A silver shield wrist escutcheon and two (2) barrel-key escutcheons. Matching, decorative, silver sideplate and single sidebolt washer. In overall fine, mechanically sound condition with its original hammer and a strong mainspring. The barrel with generally smooth steel-gray-brown surfaces and fine engraving/markings: distinct Gold-banding, at the breech and a fine bore with distinct rifling. The lock with choice surfaces, clear maker’s signature and 55% casehardening: original nipple. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and its original matching hammer. Fine stock with untouched surfaces, very good checkering and 85%+ finish. Matching Silver hardware with a lightly toned silver age patina and sharp scroll engraving. A very nice and rare example of an original Silver-Mounted Gold-Banded Henry Deringer "Lincoln-sized" Derringer with Trapdoor Butt-cap, ca. 1850. Overall length, 6 1/4“. Price: $4,775.00

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 CONTINENTAL (FRENCH?) DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOL, ca. 1840: In overall very good untouched condition with lightly pitted, dark gunmetal-gray-brown locks and barrels with scroll-+engraved brass mounts. Round, key-fastened, 7 3/4”, .70 (12 ga.)caliber, Damascus (25% Pattern Twist) steel barrels with a "hooked" breech/barrel-tang. Unmarked back-action Percussion locks with their original scroll-engraved hammers. Very good mechanics and untouched, generally smooth surfaces with some wear and rust patination/pitting. Molded, carved and checkered dark, figured walnut ¾-stock of typical mid-19th century form. Retains 50% finish with generally sharp contours and very good checkering. Some light scattered handling marks, minor abrasions and tight hairlines. Lightly engraved brass mounts: a flat urn finial trigger-guard with a lightly etched bow. Lozenge-type butt-cap with a turned brass finial and two sheet-brass barrel-key-escutcheons. In overall very good untouched condition with gunmetal-toned steel surfaces with scattered pitting, wear and discoloration. In mechanically functional order with strong mainsprings and their original nipples. The stock with 50% finish and some minor stains and signs of use. The mounts, en suite with untouched brass surfaces. Original brass tip iron ramrod. A very nice example of a Double Barrel Percussion Pistol, ca. 1840. Overall length, 14". Price: $850.00

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: $425.00

A VERY GOOD & EARLY ALLEN & THURBER "NORWICH" PEPPERBOX, ca. 1840: In overall very good untouched condition. The six (6) shot, .32 caliber, 4 1/2" cluster-type, fluted, Pepperbox barrels with clear "Allen & Thurber/ Norwich/Patented-1837-Cast-Steel" markings and smooth steel-gray surfaces with scattered discoloration and light pitting. Sharp contours, very good bores, all the original nipples and smooth surfaces. Scroll engraved, rounded frame with sharp engraving and smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrels: Roll-engraved nipple-shield, en suite. Bar-type hammer mechanism with lightly mottled surfaces and a clear "Allen's Patent" marking. In mechanically functional order with fine mechanics and a strong mainspring. Iron trigger-guard with smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the engraved grip-strap. Very good+, early type (right angle), walnut grips with generally smooth surfaces, 55%+ finish, their silver lozenges and some scattered handling marks, light wear and original screws. A very nice example of an early "NORWICH" made Allen & Thurber Gold Rush Era Pepperbox, ca. 1840. Overall length, 8". Price: SOLD

A FINE ALLEN & THURBER DOUBLE ACTION CENTER HAMMER PERCUSSION PISTOL, ca. 1840: In overall fine condition. The .36 caliber, 4", octagonal to round, "Cast Steel" marked barrel with clear "PATENTED" & "1837" markings. Smooth steel gray surfaces with scattered discoloration: a patch of fine pitting. Rounded, scroll-engraved, steel frame with an integral percussion bolster and its original nipple: retains matching, smooth, steel-gray surfaces with some light discoloration. In functional order with a strong mainspring, fine timing and choice engravings. Rounded, varnished walnut grips with smooth surfaces, 55% finish and some light handling marks/wear. In overall fine condition with its original central-mounted "Allen's Patent"marked percussion hammer. Pain, rounded, steel trigger-guard and a "point" engraved steel backstrap. A very nice example of an Allen & Thurber single shot Double Action percussion pistol, ca. 1840. Overall length, 8". Price: $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: $1,550.00

A VERY GOOD+ AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD  "US" MARKED COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON, SN. 12,2XX, ca. 1850s: In overall very good+ near fine 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, sharp contours and traces (5%) blued finish. Fine bore with distinct/sharp rifling and some expected discoloration: the cylinder face with a matching smooth patina and clear serial number. Fine 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 scant traces of scene remaining, its original nipples and several pins extant. Original walnut grips with smooth surfaces, an old repaired hairline, some minor old fills and several handling marks/nicks. Brass backstrap and a rounded brass trigger-guard, en suite with smooth mellowed surfaces and a very good patina. The three screw frame with a clear US/"Colt's Patent" marking-- indicates US govt. purchase/issue. All matching serial numbers, including the wedge and the cylinder-pin/arbor. The loading lever-assembly with smooth mottled surfaces, en suite and matching numbers. In overall very good+ near fine, mechanically sound and tight condition with smooth metal surfaces and a fine age-patina: some light scattered patches of discoloration/fine pitting. Very good grips with the noted tight hairline and smooth surfaces: 45% finish. The brass trigger-guard and backstrap with matching lightly toned patina and clear numbers. Marked in several locations, with various military sub-inspector's marks. A very nice example of a US issue Civil War Period Colt Third Model Dragoon with matching serial numbers. Overall a very nice example of an original martial issue Colt Third Model Dragoon, ca. 1850s. Price: $8,875.00

A FINE & SCARCE NEW HAVEN ARMS, Co. VOLCANIC "POCKET" MODEL PISTOL, SN 3XX, ca. 1857: A fine and untouched example of a "Pocket Model Volcanic with a sighted, octagonal, 3 1/2" barrel: the top marked "New Haven, Conn. Patent Feb. 14, 1854". Retains smooth steel surfaces with approx. 15% blued finish and some isolated patches of light discoloration. Fine bore with distinct rifling and expected patches of pitting. Fine brass frame without any dings or dents and some isolated light scratches and nicks. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and lever. Walnut grips with 35%+ original varnish finish with several light handling marks The brass frame/grip-straps and washers have an even, mellowed, mustard-toned age patina with smooth nicely aged surfaces. The barrel, trigger and bullet tube retain 10%-15% original thin bluing; original screws. Traces of case colors on the hammer. Original sights and loading spring. A very nice example of an original Pocket Volcanic .31 caliber Pistol, ca. 1857. The Volcanic was Predecessor to the Henry and Winchester Rifles and examples are infrequently seen, on today's market. Price: $9,975.00

A VERY GOOD & SCARCE UNTOUCHED DAY'S PATENT 28 Ga. UNDER-HAMMER PERCUSSION CANE-GUN, ca. 1830s: In overall very good untouched condition. The sighted, 28", round, 28 gauge, Birmingham proof marked, smoothbore, (.56) caliber barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces with 25%, mottled, blued/blackened surfaces, some light scattered patches of discoloration/pitting and a fine bore. 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 smooth, 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. A strong mainspring and its original components. Burl hardwood grips with a rounded profile, 85%+ finish and a carved “D” on its heel. In overall very good+ untouched condition with fine edges and smooth richly-toned surfaces: some scattered light discoloration and clear Patent markings. Very good barrel with 25% mottled blued/blackened finish and smooth steel surfaces. Fine boxwood? grips with some scattered handling marks and light abrasions: virtually no cracks and chips. A very nice example of a scarce and early Day's Patent Percussion Cane Gun, ca. 1830s—complete with its black-painted (45%), turned wood muzzle-cap. ***The type of concealable firearm often associated with poachers, during the 19th century. Overall length, 34". Price: $2,275.00

A VERY GOOD CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION EMPIRE-TYPE OFFICER'S PISTOL, ca. 1840s: In overall very good+ untouched condition. Complete and original throughout, except for the associated brass tip wooden ramrod. The mounts and mechanism with generally smooth, untouched, steel-gray surfaces, expected signs of use, wear and light discoloration/pitting. The checkered walnut ¾ stock with much of its finish and sharp contours: some minor old hairlines and handling marks/abrasions. Complete with its original percussion nipple. Octagonal, 6 1/2", swamped, micro-rifled, .70 caliber (Musket Bore), Liege proofed, Damascus steel barrel with an integral barrel-tang. Retains 25%+ browned finish with visible Damascus-pattern "Twist" and some expected light discoloration/pitting at the nipple, breech and bolster. Full sidelock Percussion mechanism with a lightly engraved flat hammer and a matching casehardened and engraved lock. Retains steel-gray surfaces with light wear and signs of use. Very good lock with much engraving, sharp contours and its original components. Of early Percussion ignition system design dating to, ca. 1840s. Molded and Carved, nicely figured, burl walnut 3/4-stock with a finely checkered, grip and an Empire-style, flared pommel with an etched steel pommel-cap. Retains 65%+ finish with some minor abrasions, signs of wear and old tight hairlines. In overall very good+ condition with general signs of handling and use: sharp contours and untouched surfaces. Lightly engraved steel mounts with matching surfaces: some scattered light pitting and discoloration. The trigger guard with an etched forward finial and the butt-cap with a lozenge-type pommel-cap, en suite: a single Bat-form sidebolt escutcheon and baluster-turned ramrod pipe. In very good+ condition with smooth surfaces, some isolated patches of light pitting, wear and discoloration. A classic example of an early Rifled Barrel Percussion Officer’s Pistol, ca. 1840s. Overall length, 13 1/2". Price: $800.00

A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION CONVERSION FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL, ca. 1770/1840: In overall very good untouched condition with smooth, dark gunmetal-gray-brown locks and barrels with lightly embossed steel mounts, en suite. Round, pin-fastened, sighted, 5 ½”, .65 caliber, steel barrels with a "hooked" breech/barrel-tang. Rounded unmarked locks with their original percussion hammers—- the left hammer with an old/working period brazed repair. Very good mechanics and untouched, generally smooth surfaces with some wear and rust patination/pitting. Molded and nicely carved, dark, figured walnut fullstock of typical late 18th century French rococo design. Retains 65%+ finish with generally sharp contours. Relief carved around the locks, mounts and a raised floral bouquet at the barrel-tang. Some light scattered handling marks, minor abrasions, tight hairlines, minor shrinkage and a several old repairs- under the left lock and on the edge of the fore-end. Lightly embossed, untouched, steel mounts: a single barrel-form ramrod pipe with baluster turned end and a simple finial, an urn-type finial trigger-guard with a stepped bow, the butt-cap with long side-stirrups and an oval pommel-cap: In overall very good untouched condition with gunmetal-toned steel surfaces with scattered light pitting, wear and discoloration. The stock with extensive silver-wire inlay on its wrist with a silver wire “C.L” owner’s initials. Original button-head iron ramrod. A very nice example of a Double Barrel Percussion Converted French Officer’s Pistol, ca. 1770/1840. Gunsmith “Bolster Converted” to Percussion ignition, ca. 1840. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 259. Overall length, 11". Price: $1,275.00

AN UNUSUAL CONTINENTAL (FRENCH/ITALIAN?) PERCUSSION POACHER’S TAKEDOWN PISTOL-FOWLER, ca. 1870: In overall very good untouched condition. The round, removable, smoothbore, .70 caliber {12 ga.}, 17", “Takedown” barrel with untouched lightly toned/patinated surfaces and some light scattered pitting. Of classic “Peasant-manufacture” and made with a recycled fowler barrel with vestiges of an earlier ramrod pipe attachment. The screw-retained “frame” with a threaded breech and a brass collar: retains its original blacksmith-made central-type percussion hammer and nipple (crushed). The mechanism in functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing: retains untouched russet-toned surfaces with scattered patches of discoloration and surface-pitting. Simple steel trigger-guard with rounded bow and a single-set trigger, en suite. Very good+, untouched, deeply toned brass and steel surfaces with some scattered discoloration and pitting. Original, pistol-grip hardwood stock: of two-piece construction with simple contours, some tight old hairlines, signs of use and expected wear: retains 65% finish with minor age-stains. Of classic “Poacher’s” design with a removable, screw-attached buttstock. The buttstock, en suite with untouched surfaces and some scattered light handling marks. Nicely sculpted profile with an “L” shaped butt, a curved comb and simple brass and iron fittings, at the attachment-point. In overall very good untouched condition with deeply toned iron and brass surfaces. An unusual example of a Continental (French/Italian?) Screw-barrel Takedown Percussion Poacher’s Gun, ca. 1870. Of classic design and the type of readily concealable arm used by European Poachers, during the mid-19th century. Overall length, 34” (w/ butt attached) 25” without buttstock). Price: $875.00

A VERY FINE 1950s ERA POLICE SERVICE REVOLVER HOLSTER: In overall very fine+ untouched condition with smooth, black Patent leather surfaces and tight stitching. The body of the with nearly all of its original smooth hard black finish, without crazing or significant blemishes. Retains its original supple texture with no signs of use. In overall very fine+ untouched condition with sharp contours and little to no evidence of use/wear. Retains its original brass studs and snaps. A very nice example of a 1950s era American Police Service Revolver Holster. Price: $100.00

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 PEPPERBOX, ca. 1840s: In overall very good untouched condition. The six (6) shot, .32 caliber, 5" cluster-type, fluted, Pepperbox barrels with a clear "Allen & Thurber Worcester" marking and smooth steel-gray surfaces with scattered discoloration. Sharp contours, fine bores, all the original nipples with smooth surfaces. Scroll engraved, rounded frame with sharp scroll engraving and generally untouched surfaces without pitting or significant blemishing: scroll engraved nipple-shield, en suite. Typical bar-type hammer mechanism with smooth, lightly mottled surfaces and a clear "Allen's Patent/1845" marking. In mechanically functional order with fine mechanics and a strong mainspring. Iron trigger-guard with smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the engraved grip-strap. Fine+ walnut grips with choice smooth surfaces and a rich age patina. Retain 85%+ finish with some scattered light handling marks and all original screws. A very nice example of a classic Gold Rush Era Allen & Thurber "Worcester" Pepperbox, ca. 1840s. Overall length, 9". Price: $875.00

A VERY FINE 20th CENTURY COLT BUNTLINE HOLSTER, ca. 1970: In overall very fine untouched condition with smooth, redish brown, leather surfaces tight stitching and clear “Hunter” markings, on the brass buttons. Retains its original smooth brown finish, without crazing or significant blemishes: some minor water stains with a supple texture. In overall very fine condition with sharp contours and little evidence of wear. Retains its original brass buttons marked with a Hunter Co. Logo. A very nice example of a 20th Century Buntline type Holster, ca. 1970. Overall length, 14”. Price: $125.00

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: SOLD

A VERY FINE 20TH CENTURY TOOLED LEATHER HOLSTER & BULLET-BELT, ca. 1960: In overall very fine condition with choice Brown leather surfaces. The holster with a finely tooled embossed Basket Weave Pattern with a matching leather belt with numerous loops for bullets and its nickel-finished buckle. The unmarked and the holster with a "HAND MADE BY VIKING MEXICO" marking. In overall very fine condition with supple, leather surfaces and light evidence of use. A very fine holster and bandolier for the display of a Colt SAA or for the Cowboy Action Shooter. Price: $250.00