Fall 2023 Premier Auction

KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal. 42. NSN. Bbl. 46 1/2" octagon measuring 15/16" across flats at muzzle. Top flat has markings that appear to read &quo...

STOCK RIFLE. Cal. 40. S# NSN. The 36 3/4" octagon barrel with "U" notch rear and long brass blade front sights is engraved "JL&q...

JONATHAN WETZEL. Cal. 50 smooth bore. NSN. Bbl. 38 3/4" full oct. signed in script "J W" w/ 2" engraved weave pattern around rea...

Cal. 40. NSN. Bbl. 40" oct. Brass blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. No visible markings on lock or bbl. Frizzen appears a bit loose. Curly m...

EUROPEAN BARREL & H. DERINGER LOCK. Cal. 65. NSN. This attractive American assembled fowler has 57 ¼" barrel with octagonal rear secti...

ALEXANDER MCCLURE. Cal. 36. NSN. Bbl. 32" oct. Silver blade front sight. Fixed V-notch rear sight. Rear bbl. flat marked "TRYON PHILADA&qu...

Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 34 1/2" oct. Globe style front sight w/ hood. Modern folding leaf rear sight. Hooked breech. Lock marked "JOHN P. LOVEL...

PENNSYLVANIA. Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 37". A good example of a working man's hunting rifle by Conrad Horn. The octagon barrel has a brass bladed...

CINCINNATI, OHIO. Cal. 40. NSN. Bbl. 35 1/4". This rifle has an extremely heavy octagon barrel with a German silver, flat blade sight and a fix...

DELANY OF LONDON. Cal. 58. S# NSN. These military style pistols have 10" round tapered barrels with military type turnings at rears. London gun...

MARKED H. NOCK. Cal. 36. S# NSN. The celebrated London gunmaker Henry Nock inventor of the patent breech, etc., etc., died in 1804. These pistols have

PISTOLS BY SMITH, LONDON. Cal. 36. S# NSN. The 1 3/8" turn off barrels with feather engraved muzzles and Birmingham proofs are engraved "1...

HAMMER FOLDING TRIGGER POCKET PISTOLS WITH EBONY GRIPS. Cal. 50. NSN. The 3" rifled screw off barrels of high quality etched Damascus have eigh...

Cal. 36. NSN. Bbl. 3 1/2" octagon with Belgium "ELG" in oval proof mark on left side. 3 1/4" spear point knife blade appears to ...

JAMES BRYCE OF EDINBURGH. Cal. 45. S# NSN. 6" barrel with scroll engraving at breech end has Birmingham proofs at bottom. Top is engraved "...

HOLSTER PISTOL BY SIMON HOGEN. Cal. 60. S# NSN. The 12-1/2" barrel transitions from octagonal to round through a wide wedding band. There is go...

Cal. 31. NSN. Bbl. 3 7/16" octagon of German silver has Birmingham proofs on left flat. Folding 3" spear point blade on right side with sm...

PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL. EX. W. KEITH NEAL COLLECTION. Cal. 42 S# 10899 (CA 1858). The 2 5/16" blued octagonal barrel set has well cut scroll ...

Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 5 1/4" smoothbore. Small blade front sight. Bavarian mfg. percussion pistol. Top of bbl. marked "ANTON KAUFMANN". ...

WITH SILVER MOUNTS. Cal. 54. S# NSN. James Barbar was working in London from about 1730 -73. This pistol was sourced from Birmingham. It has 5"...

Cal. 22 Short. S# 384. Bbl 8 1/2" oct. Bead front sight w/ protective hood. Adjustable target rear sight. Underside of bbl. has circled Liege p...

Cal. 65. NSN. Bbl. 7 1/2" w/ micro groove rifling. Stepped brass front sight. Percussion conversion pistol. Left side of bbl. has circled "...

Cal. 62. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/4" rnd. Queen Style pistol w/ turn-off bbl but lock appears separate. Lock displays a loose fit to wood & is marked ...

BAYONET. Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl 3". Single shot percussion pistol with an under-folding bayonet produced by E&W Bond of London, England. Sides o...

OFFICERS PISTOL. Cal. 60. S# NSN. The 8" ovate to round brass barrel is flared at muzzle and has remnants of "London" on top flat. Lo...

Cal. 65. NSN. Bbl. 9". This pistol likely dates from the very late 18th century or early 19th century. The octagon to round barrel has 3 small ...

Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 9 3/16". This pistol dates from the late 18th to the very early 19th century. The round barrel has 2 proofs on the top, incl...

Cal. 65. NSN. Bbl. 9" rnd. Blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Pistol appears to be a reconversion to flint w/ brass plug in bbl. above pan. L...

Cal. 59. S# NSN. The 7-3/8" iron barrel transitions to round and is swamped behind flared muzzle. There is some decorative foliate engraving wi...

Cal. 36. NSN. The blued 1 5/8" screw off barrels are marked "2" and "3" with corresponding numbers on percussion breeches. ...

J. CALVERT OF LEEDS. Cal. 36. S# NSN. The 2 1/4" case hardened screw off barrels are unmarked. Rotating breech section has scroll engraving and...

Cal. 62. S# NSN. The 10 3/8" ribbed octagon to round barrel has three brass poincon at rear; two are stamped with a crowned "LC", one...

Cal. 60. S# NSN. The 14" ribbed round barrel tapers to muzzle with slight flair. Early type arched lock with rounded plate is fitted with high ...

Cal. 62. S# NSN. This attractive early pistol was most likely made by Ailid Ponsin working in Liege around 1740. It has 12 3/4" octagon to roun...

PISTOL CARBINE. Cal. 65. S# NSN. The 10 1/2" tapered and swamped octagon barrel has illegible name on top flat and is fitted with unusual pin t...

1) FRENCH. Cal. 62. NSN. Bbl. 13 1/4". A mid-18th century horse pistol, likely of French origin, with an octagon to round barrel with flourish ...

Cal. 45. S# NSN. Number "2" of a pair. This high quality pistol has 10 3/4" octagon barrel engraved "Fte. par GASTINE-RENETTE a ...

Cal. 45. NSN. Bbls. 10" oct. Pistols appear similar to French made Gastinne Renette examples but makers markings visible. Post front sights w/ ...

Cal. 25 CF. NSN. Bbl 10" half-rnd half-oct. Bead front sight. U-notch rear sight. Blued bbl. Case colored hammer & breechblock. Hammer will...

Cal. 54. S# NSN. The 6 3/8" swamped octagon twist barrel has multi groove rifling. Percussion lock with flat plate, flat bodied hammer and pivo...

Cal. 20 Bore (.62). NSN. 12" overall, 6" Damascus barrels with central rib, engraved back action locks, engraved steel furniture including...

Cal. 62. NSN. Bbl. 11 3/4". Unmarked European flintlock likely of Italian origin or possibly German. Bbl. has grooves along its exterior. Rear ...

COMINAZO BARREL. Cal. 54. S# NSN. This pistol exhibits very early 18th Century styling with superbly filed 12" tapered multi fluted octagon to ...

BARREL. Cal. 60. S# NSN. The 14" barrel has maker's mark on fluted breech section and transitions to round toward muzzle. Lock with flat ch...

GRIPS (MARIETTE BREVETE). Cal. 36. S# NSN. The six 2 3/4" etched damascus screw off barrels are stamped 1-6 matching numbers on rotating percus...

OF BRISTOL. Cal. 66 S# NSN. The 9-1/8" barrel transitions from octagon to round to flared muzzle with wedding band. Top flat is engraved "...

KETTNER. Cal. 22 LR. S# 527. The 10 1/2" octagon barrel fitted with adjustable "U" notch rear sight and pin post front on dovetailed ...

Cal. 52. NSN. Bbl. 9" oct. Small blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Pistol appears to be a reconversion to flint. Lock marked "LACY &...

Cal. 66 (.665"). S# NSN. Bbl. 9" octagon w/ 2 British proofs (difficult to read: Crown V & Crown GP) at rear on top left flat; no sign...

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/16". Iron barrel has a naturalistic loop engraving on the top encompassing the word "NOTTINGHAM". Left side of...

LARGE BORE PISTOLS. Cal. 66 (both). S# NSN (both). The 7" deeply swamped twist octagon barrels have three unreadable gold stamps at breech ends...

HOLSTER PISTOL. Cal. 67. S# NSN. The 9" tapered round barrel has military type turnings at rear and platinum lined touch hole. Lock with chamfe...

Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 9". Lock marked "STEATHAM". Bbl. has circled Belgian "E/LG" proof as well as "LONDON" marking ...

Cal. 65. NSN. Bbl. 8 13/16". This pistol likely dates from the late 18th century or early 19th century. The round barrel has 2 small proofs on ...

Cal. 44. NSN. Bbls. 2 3/8" rifled. Double folding triggers. Double hammers. Both pistols appear unmarked but have floral engraving & game s...

PISTOL CARBINE. Cal. 58. S# NSN. The rifled 13" tapered octagon barrel is fitted with "V" notch rear and blade front sights. Early st...

PISTOL. Cal. 36. S# NSN. The 3 3/4" barrel has long octagon to 16 sided breech section which takes a relatively large powder charge. Removable ...

Cal. 50. S# NSN. The 5 3/4" shaped octagon to round barrel with cannon turned muzzle is unmarked. Early type lock with arched and rounded plate...

PISTOL. Cal. 59. S# NSN. Of the type mass produced for the use of Highland regiments, this pistol has 7 1/4" iron barrel with London proofs and...

PISTOL. Cal. 32. NSN. Bbl. 3 3/8" of smooth bored octagon bronze. Center mounted hammer & folding trigger. 3" spear point blade left o...

Cal. 60. NSN. Bbl. 9" brass. Brass flintlock pistol of unknown origin. Lock marked "V.F.P.". Brass lock & furniture. Iron hammer ...

FRIEDRICH WEILAND. Cal. 41. NSN. Bbl 10 3/8". Produced by Friedrich Weiland (1828-1861) of Cassel, Germany. The full length browned octagonal b...

Cal. 65. NSN. Bbl. 10" brass rnd. Iron lock has floral engraving but otherwise appears unmarked. Bbl. top marked "LONDON". Left side ...

This horn measures approx. 14 1/2" overall and 3 1/2" across at the butt. The wooden plug in the butt is carved with the initials "AH...

This powder horn measures approx. 11 1/2" in length and 3 1/3" across at the butt. This is an example of an old horn that has been engrave...

The horn is approx. 10" long and 2 1/4" wide at the butt. The horn has a flat plug at the butt with a 1 1/4" iron staple. There is a ...

ABNER TAYLOR. This horn measures approx. 16 1/2" in length and 3" across at the butt. It has a domed shape wooden plug with central iron l...

KING. This horn measures approx. 11 1/4" in length and is 2 1/2" across at the butt. The butt has a rounded plug, and the spout is simply ...

Canteen measures approx. 8" in length and 3 1/2" across. It has flat wooden plugs at both ends with a pewter spout at the apex of the arc....

This horn measures approx. 14 1/2" in length and 3" in width at the butt. The butt is a rounded plug of wood. The spout is simply carved i...

This horn measures approx. 13" in length and is 2 3/4" across the heavily rounded butt. The spout has an incised ring to aid in suspension...

This powder flask measures approx. 7 3/4" x 2 1/2". It appears to be certifiably antique ivory from a section of walrus tusk with carved w...

An interesting selection of 23 civilian powder & shot flasks from a variety of periods in a range of styles, sizes, & materials. Sizes range...

This varied group includes 1 European flattened horn powder flask measuring 9 1/2". / 1 Large 9 3/4" powder flask with a hunter & game...

1. 1st model Colt dragoon mold (M6 in Rapley), brass 2-cavity mold for round ball & conical with no grease groove or heel. Stamped in brass at a...

ACCESSORIES. 1) Canvas & leather hunting bag w/ 2 compartments. Leather tag sewn on back is marked "J.C. ENNIS" / "- MAKER - SIMI...

Cal. 40. NSN. Bbl. 26 1/2" oct. Fixed sights. Bbl. has dragon & tiger engraved scenes. Lock has floral engraving. Serpentine arm. Asian har...

Cal. 42. NSN. Bbl. 18" oct. w/ flared cannon muzzle. Fixed sights."S" shaped serpentine arm. Arm does not appear to be functioning pr...

Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 40 3/4" rnd. w/ cannonade muzzle. Brass blade front sight. Traditional Japanese rear sight. Rear of bbl. has gold branches &...

Cal. 42. NSN. Bbl. 33 1/2" w/ octagonal flared muzzle. Blade front sight. Japanese fixed rear sight. Matchlock converted to percussion likely i...

Cal. 38. NSN. Bbl. 3 1/2" w/ cannon muzzle. Bbl. has engraving. Brass post front sight. Square fixed brass rear sight. Serpentine arm. Arm does...

The O-daiko is a traditional Japanese barrel drum played in temples and orchestras particularly during festivals. The O-daiko is thought to originate

WEAPONS. Most often marketed as "Luristan" 1000-500BC. The term Luristan references artifacts made by a society of semi-nomadic people tha...

This group of lances include 5 examples that are of an American Indian style. The exact date of manufacture of these American Indian lances is difficu

The box itself measures 17" x 17" x 28", and the lid measures 18 1/4" x 30". The rear of the box has 3 internal hinges, and...

1) This walking stick measures 36" in length and appears to be made of ebony with a metal tip. It has a highly embellished silver cane head tha...

Overall length: 14 1/2", including a 9 3/4" haft. This superb halberd is actually stamped "JN" over "US" with an irreg...

BY PILET. A beautifully executed 19th century bronze by Leon Pilet. Pilet was born in Paris, France in the year 1836, and lived there until his death

NUMISMATA ANTIQUA" PRESENTATION COPY TO MARTIN FOLKES, FRS (FELLOWSHIP OF ROYAL SOCIETY). Quarto (12" x 9.5", 3" thick), full le...

& COUNTER DIE. This is the exceptionally rare & heavy die for the EGA front plate of the M1896 Marine Corps dress spike helmet. The die meas...

1) ARTILLERY. An 1834 to 1851 heavy iron die for an Artillery crossed cannons hat insignia. The die measures approx. 4 3/8" x 3 1/4" x 3&q...

1) ARTILLERY. An M1872 iron die for an Artillery crossed cannons hat insignia. The round die measures approx. 3" in diameter by 2" high. T...