Historical Arms, Armor & Militaria Auction 2023

Auction Details

Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to offer for it's May 5th Premier Auction a grouping of highly desirable and extremely rare items for the most discerning collectors of any genre or area of interest.

Opening the auction is a collection of Medieval and Renaissance arms and armor, this selection features exceedingly rare, fine condition swords, rapiers, hammers, daggers, and armor, including a Venetian Broadsword "Spada De Fante" Circa 1490 (Lot 8), a fine Classic Italian Cup Hilt Rapier, and aA Fine Early 17th Century German Chiseled Pierced Swept Hilt Rapier Circa 1610. Also crossing the block will be a selection of fine German and European Swords (Lots 8-17) and sets of Continental Armor and Helmets (Lots 1-7).

To finish the day, a collection of American arms, both military and civilian. Of particular note are several engraved Colt Revolvers by Howard Dove (Lots 221, 222), the later of which is easily one of the finest custom-engraved Colts in existence. Also for offer in this auction are rare A Very Good Indian Matchlock Rifle With Enam Silver Mounts (lot 247), several Early Colt 1911 Pistols (Lots 238-241), a Rare Japanese Type B "Baby" Nambu Pistol with Holster, and a Coffin Head Bowie Knife.

Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to present this one of a kind collection for our May 5th Arms & Armor Auction. Please contact us for any inquiries.

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M1904 US Quartermaster Cavalry Heavy Horse Cover Dated 1918208 - M1904 US Quartermaster Cavalry Heavy Horse Cover Dated 1918
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M1904 U.S. Cavalry horse cover marked/stenciled & #34; U.S.Q.M.C.& #34;  (U.S.Quartermaster Corps) and & #34; L.C.C. & amp; Co...
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Lot of Two M1904 Horse Hair and M1912 Olive Drab Girths209 - Lot of Two M1904 Horse Hair and M1912 Olive Drab Girths
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M1904 Horse Hair Cinch russet measuring at 22& #34; in Length. The Girth is stamped & #34; G& amp;K& #34; dated 1918 & #34;...
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Rare Model 1908 Infantry Elliott Folding Entrenching Tool210 - Rare Model 1908 Infantry Elliott Folding Entrenching Tool
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The Elliott Patent Folding Infantry Shovel 1890 Infantry collection. Stamped & #34; Sub Target Gun Co. Patd.& #34;. Handle length with metal...
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Lot of Two M1911 US Calvary Lead Ropes211 - Lot of Two M1911 US Calvary Lead Ropes
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Lot includes two M1911 US Calvary lead ropes **Both ropes are clean and tight and have little to no fraying. Overall both ropes are in excellent co
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M1912 US Cavalry Service Enlisted Man's Leather Pommel Pockets213 - M1912 US Cavalry Service Enlisted Man's Leather Pommel Pockets
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M1912 US Cavalry Service Enlisted Man& #39;s Leather Pommel Pockets. Missing any tools or accouterments but has the canvas off pocket on the int...
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M1912 Cavesson for Training Purposes214 - M1912 Cavesson for Training Purposes
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M1912 Cavesson in all original condition. These articles are recommended supplied for training purposes at the rate of one to each 30 horses or major
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M1912 Cavesson for Training Purposes215 - M1912 Cavesson for Training Purposes
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1-M1912 Cavesson in all original condition. These articles are recommended supplied for training purposes at the rate of one to each 30 horses or majo
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M1912 Cavalry Rifle Belt Ring and M1903 Enlisted Saber Hanger216 - M1912 Cavalry Rifle Belt Ring and M1903 Enlisted Saber Hanger
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As issued with the Model 1912 horse equipments, this Model 1912 rifle belt ring was issued for wear on the Model 1904 russet leather garrison belt, in
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M1912 and M1928 Guidon Sockets217 - M1912 and M1928 Guidon Sockets
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Lot Includes one M1912 guidon socket with strap and one M1928 guidon socket. **M1912 Socket Leather shows cracking, leather strap is still pliable.
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M1912 Cooling Strap and Surcingle with Accessories218 - M1912 Cooling Strap and Surcingle with Accessories
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As described in the 1912 Trial Horse Equipment manual, this olive drab web Model 1912 Cooling Strap is 87 ½” long and features a blackene...
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