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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A Fine Early  17th Century German Chiseled Pierced Swept Hilt Rapier Circa 161011 - A Fine Early 17th Century German Chiseled Pierced Swept Hilt Rapier Circa 1610
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The 42& #34; blade of flattened hexagonal cross section with narrow central fuller, stamped “IHS” on each side with six punch m...
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17th Century Northern European Military Sword12 - 17th Century Northern European Military Sword
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33.25& #34; double edges spearpoint blade, .375& #34; at forte. Iron half-basket guard with single recurved quillon; and globular bars and p...
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Good Northern European Broadsword13 - Good Northern European Broadsword
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33.5& #34; single-edged blade, 1.5& #34; at ricasso, 33.39& #34; overall length. Two-branch guard with flat knuckle-bow with single recu...
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German-Made Dutch Waloon Sword14 - German-Made Dutch Waloon Sword
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36.5& #34; two edged spear point blade.  Center fuller with Armorers marks. Iron pommel, with steel wire wrapped handle.  Si...
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A Fine And Very Rare Pre-Culloden Scottish Baskethilt Broadsword Circa 172015 - A Fine And Very Rare Pre-Culloden Scottish Baskethilt Broadsword Circa 1720
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The broad 34.5& #34; blade is a full 1.75& #34; wide at the forte. Three short fullers adorn the blade with two broader abbreviate...
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European 16th Century Swiss Halberd Pole-Arm16 - European 16th Century Swiss Halberd Pole-Arm
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European Swiss Pole-arm known as a Halberd Circa mid to late 16th Century. Primarily used by foot soldiers and derived from the spike and the a...
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European 16th Century Austrian Halberd Pole-arm17 - European 16th Century Austrian Halberd Pole-arm
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A Very Nice European Austrian Pole-arm known as a Halberd Circa mid to late 16th Century. Primarily used by foot soldiers and derived from the spike a
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An Early 19th Century British Shako18 - An Early 19th Century British Shako
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An early 19th century British Shako for the 6th (1st Warwickshire) Regiment of foot, overall leather shako with gold bullion decorative banding and br
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AN EXCEPTIONAL SPANISH PRIVATE-PURCHASE OFFICER’S MIQUELET PISTOL19 - AN EXCEPTIONAL SPANISH PRIVATE-PURCHASE OFFICER’S MIQUELET PISTOL
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.695 bore diameter, 7& #34; octagonal to round barrel. Signed with gold punchmarks on barrel, lock, and trigger guard by José Aguirre of Ei...
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A French Indian War Engraved Powder Horn Belonging to John Marble20 - A French Indian War Engraved Powder Horn Belonging to John Marble
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English, 18th century. An engraved powder horn, carved within horn states John Marble his horn 1765, housed within geometrical shaped patterns, length
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