Historical Arms, Armor & Militaria Auction 2023

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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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**Early Colt 1911 Army Pistol240 - **Early Colt 1911 Army Pistol
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.45 caliber, 5& #34; barrel, S/N 61175. Marked on right side of slide Model of 1911 U.S Army and United States Property on the left side of fram...
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**World War I  Colt M1911 Black Army Pistol241 - **World War I Colt M1911 Black Army Pistol
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.45 caliber, 5& #34; barrel, S/N 379164. Two piece diamond checkered walnut grips.  Marked & #34;UNITED STATES PROPERTY & #34; on t...
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**Rare Japanese Type B "Baby" Nambu Pistol with Holster242 - **Rare Japanese Type B "Baby" Nambu Pistol with Holster
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7MM caliber, 3.25& #34; barrel, S/N 2929. Blue finish, Tokyo arsenal markings over the chamber.  Checkered wood grips, original holste...
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**WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14243 - **WW2 Japanese Nambu Type 14
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8X22MM Nambu, 4.5& #34; Barrel, SN: 47015. WW2 Japanese Type 14 Nambu Pistol. This pistol has the large loop trigger guard, Dated July 1944...
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Lot of Two M1936 Girths244 - Lot of Two M1936 Girths
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The Model 1936 Mohair Cord Girth was last girth introduced into the long lineage of US Army Cavalry Equipment. Fashioned of cords of spun mohair, this
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1911 Magazines Lot of 4245 - 1911 Magazines Lot of 4
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Lot Includes: 3 - .45Auto 7-Round 1911 Magazines. The 1M291 cage code on the base plate identifies these as manufactured by USGI...
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Lot of Three Cartridge Boxes and Saber Hangers246 - Lot of Three Cartridge Boxes and Saber Hangers
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Lot Includes one M1902 Russet Leather .38 US embossed cartridge box, & #34;Rock Island Arsenal& #34; marked and dated & #34;1903& #3...
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A Very Good Indian Matchlock  Rifle With Enam Silver  Mounts247 - A Very Good Indian Matchlock Rifle With Enam Silver Mounts
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The bore diameter .50, the barrel length is 36.5& #34;, the overall length is 55.5& #34;. The fine Damascus barrel with the twist pattern i...
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Rare Short British Enfield Artillery Two Band With Snider Conversion248 - Rare Short British Enfield Artillery Two Band With Snider Conversion
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.577 caliber, 21.5& #34; round barrel, Breech mark with Snider patent, Lockplate marked 1862 Tower.Walnut stock with two barrel bands and the fr...
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Contemporary Copy Of A Full Stock Percussion Bedford Rifle249 - Contemporary Copy Of A Full Stock Percussion Bedford Rifle
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.36 Caliber, 43.75& #34; Octagonal Barrel, SN: NSN. Contemporary Copy of a Full Stock Percussion Bedford Rifle. This rifle features a striped ma...
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