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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**Shiloh Sharps Long Range Rifle Made In New York127 - **Shiloh Sharps Long Range Rifle Made In New York
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.50-140 caliber, 36& #34; octagonal barrel, S/N 1616, double set triggers, Marked on top of the barrel the name R. Hoch. Marked on the left side...
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Rare U.S. Model 1868 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine128 - Rare U.S. Model 1868 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine
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.50-70 caliber, 22.25& #34; barrel, S/N 769. Blued finish with case hardened lockplate and oiled walnut stock. Blade front sight with ladde...
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Model 1871 Trial Ward Burton Carbine129 - Model 1871 Trial Ward Burton Carbine
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.50-70 caliber, 22& #34; barrel, NS. Marked on the left side of the frame U.S. Springfield 1871 in two lines. Ward Burton patent markings on the...
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U.S. Model 1868 Springfield Altered Sharps Carbine130 - U.S. Model 1868 Springfield Altered Sharps Carbine
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50-70 caliber, 22& #34; barrel with three land and groove rifling, S/N 64958. Walnut stock and forearm.  The barrel still retains a lot of ...
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Model 1870 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle131 - Model 1870 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
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.50-70 caliber, 32.5 barrel length, NSN. Marked US 1870 on top of breech block, round barrel, blade front sight with model 1870 rifle rear sight, US S
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Pattern 1872 Officer's Kepi With Embroaidered 7th Cav Crossed Sabers132 - Pattern 1872 Officer's Kepi With Embroaidered 7th Cav Crossed Sabers
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Leather visor, leather sweat band, in the top of the hat Bent & amp; Brush the uniform maker& #39;s name.  Three black cloth lines, in ...
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Pattern 1872 5th Infantry Officer's Kepi133 - Pattern 1872 5th Infantry Officer's Kepi
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Blue wool body, embroidered lines indicating Officer& #39;s.  Gold embroidered crossed rifles with & #34;5& #34; centered.  Bl...
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Seventh Cavalry Forage Kepi Pattern 1883 Attributed to Major Marcus Reno134 - Seventh Cavalry Forage Kepi Pattern 1883 Attributed to Major Marcus Reno
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Dark blue body, leather visor Embroidered crossed sabers with a fancy & #34;7& #34;.  Officers gold cord. Brass side buttons with &...
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Pattern 1872 Infantry Officer's Dress Hat135 - Pattern 1872 Infantry Officer's Dress Hat
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Blue wool body, outlined in gold, leather visor.  Leather sweat band, marked on the inside of the crown Horstman Bros & amp; Co Philad...
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Pattern 1872 Officers Kepi 23d Infantry136 - Pattern 1872 Officers Kepi 23d Infantry
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Blue wool body with black lines embroidered with single black lines and gold embossed 23 Crossed Rifles. Gold chin strap.  Leather sweat b...
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Rare 1872 Pattern Enlisted Campaign Hat137 - Rare 1872 Pattern Enlisted Campaign Hat
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Black felt or beaver, with metal eyelets mounted on the outer edge of the brim. The lining and sweat band are missing.  Two lines of stitching ...
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Private Purchase Pattern 1876 Campaign Hat138 - Private Purchase Pattern 1876 Campaign Hat
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Black wool, with black ribbon hat band and a pattern 1872 hat cord gold and blue.  Leather sweat band 2.125& #34; wide.  Embroidered&#...
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Pair of US Model 1872 Major General's Epaulettes with Case139 - Pair of US Model 1872 Major General's Epaulettes with Case
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Solid gilt brass crescent with two rows of gold bullion, the outermost measuring 3.5& #34;.  Epaulette borders of dead and bright bullion w...
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Pair of Cased US Brigadier General Epaulettes140 - Pair of Cased US Brigadier General Epaulettes
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Mid-late 19th century US Brigadier General epaulettes housed in a japanned tin carrying case.  The epaulettes feature the bullion sta...
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Tiffany & Co Glass Flask Embossed with Silver and Leather141 - Tiffany & Co Glass Flask Embossed with Silver and Leather
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A rare Tiffany & amp; Co of NY flask, the glass flask encased within a leather grip and silver casing. Silver case with overall decoration and c...
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Monmouth Albumen Photograph of Major Marcus A. Reno 7th Calvary Circa 1880142 - Monmouth Albumen Photograph of Major Marcus A. Reno 7th Calvary Circa 1880
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Original albumen photograph, 15-5/8 x 20 in., on a mount trimmed to that size with handstamps on verso of a Chicago photographer. In a period gilt fra
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Leather Needlepoint Case Belonging to Marcus Albert Reno143 - Leather Needlepoint Case Belonging to Marcus Albert Reno
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American, 19th century. A personal leather carrying case with needlepoint stitching, having a blue base with central decorative medallion and initials
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Pattern 1872 Cavalry Officer Dress Helmet Attributed To Major Marcus Reno144 - Pattern 1872 Cavalry Officer Dress Helmet Attributed To Major Marcus Reno
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Helmet body made of black wool body, having a Lemon yellow plume with patriotic shield eagle with number & #34;7& #34; for 7th Cavalry. Side...
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Pair of 7th Cavalry Full Dress Epaulettes Attributed to Marcus A. Reno145 - Pair of 7th Cavalry Full Dress Epaulettes Attributed to Marcus A. Reno
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Pair of 7th Cavalry Full Dress epaulettes attributed to Marcus A. Reno. A exceptional pair of dress epaulettes of the 1872 pattern. They are made of i
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A Portable Civil War Era Leather Briefcase Belonging to Marcus Reno146 - A Portable Civil War Era Leather Briefcase Belonging to Marcus Reno
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American, 19th century. A portable flat latching leather briefcase possibly belonging to Major Marcus Albert Reno, having a leather strap and brass cl
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Small Archive of Personal Items Of Major Marcus Reno147 - Small Archive of Personal Items Of Major Marcus Reno
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A Silver Calling Card Holder, Engraved Major Marcus A. Reno 7th U.S. Cavalry U.S. Army.  His Metal Civil War Society Of The Army of The Potomac...
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Rare 1872-1876 Waist Belt Officers Belt148 - Rare 1872-1876 Waist Belt Officers Belt
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A fine 1872-1876 waist belt with a rare gilt & amp; silver plated eagle sword belt plate. Unusual decoration on back side of the plate, indicati...
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A Civil War Leather Roll Out Field Writing Kit149 - A Civil War Leather Roll Out Field Writing Kit
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American, mid to last quarter 19th century. A leather roll up portable writing kit from the Civil War era, roll out leather casing with red interior c
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Pattern 1883 Cavalry Officers Kepi150 - Pattern 1883 Cavalry Officers Kepi
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Blue kersey wool with black embroidered black cord, gold chin strap, brass crossed sabers and & #34;7& #34;. Pebble grained leather vis...
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A Leather Civil War 7th Cavalry Bag151 - A Leather Civil War 7th Cavalry Bag
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A Civil War period black leather Haversack or mail bag of the 7th cavalry, having brass clasp and button with leather strap; 9 x 10.5 inches.  ...
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A Civil War Courier Dispatch Case in Japanned Tin152 - A Civil War Courier Dispatch Case in Japanned Tin
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American, 19th century. A Civil War Era courier dispatch case of Japanned tin; 11.25 x 6 x 1.5 inches. Overall good condition. Loss of paint throug
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Pair of 1872 US Military Cap Boxes153 - Pair of 1872 US Military Cap Boxes
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Pair of 1872 Cap Boxes one embossed US, one stamped US. Very good condition.  $200-400
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Seal Skin Hat and Gloves154 - Seal Skin Hat and Gloves
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Seal skin hat and gloves. This was the type of gear worn by troops at the Battle of Wounded Knee. 1870& #39;s the US Cavalry tried to use this t...
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Official Army Register 1872-1875155 - Official Army Register 1872-1875
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Civil War and Indian War used Army register for 1872-1975. Book measures 7.75& #34; x 5& #34;, three-quarter leather bound, about 300 pages ...
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Pattern 1872 Officers Boots156 - Pattern 1872 Officers Boots
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14& #34; high, two straps on each side.  Both boots have a slight curve up in the front.  6& #34; leather pane in the front of eac...
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M1875 Palmer Brace Belt System Set157 - M1875 Palmer Brace Belt System Set
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Lot Includes complete M1875 Palmer Brace System belt with set of two cartridge pouches and complete with attached haversack and clothing bag. H...
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M1874 US Cavalry Bit, Link Strap and Bridle Set158 - M1874 US Cavalry Bit, Link Strap and Bridle Set
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Model 1874 US Cavalry bit, link strap, and bridle set. Brass US rosettes still present.  **Bit has patina but no bends or breaks, Leather S...
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Full Plate Albumen Print159 - Full Plate Albumen Print
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8& #34;X10& #34; Cowboys standing, weapons in the picture are Sharps Heavy Barrel Buffalo rifle, Percussion rifle, percussion shotgun, Spenc...
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NO LOT160 - NO LOT
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Pair of Union Officer Spurs (Christmas Spurs)161 - Pair of Union Officer Spurs (Christmas Spurs)
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A pair of common Union Officer Spurs with typical decorative designs.  Light oxidation but in very good condition.  Small rowels with some...
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Indian Wars Era Officers Sword Belt162 - Indian Wars Era Officers Sword Belt
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Black bridle leather with sword hangers.  Brass Buckle with E Plurbus Unum Eagle with Silver Wreaths.  Sword Hangers are gilt. The le...
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Indian Wars 1890's Patterson Experimental Entrenching Tool163 - Indian Wars 1890's Patterson Experimental Entrenching Tool
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Handle length 16& #34;, blade length 8& #34; width 5& #34; , pick length 5& #34;. During the Indian Wars the US Army found that the ...
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Comanche Indian Spear165 - Comanche Indian Spear
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14& #34; spear point blade, 1& #34; wide blade at the ricasso. Wood handle with Mexican Coin as the end cap. **Blade is in good condition wi...
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Pack Saddle Attributed to Kwahadi Comanche Chief Quanah Parker (c.1845-1911)166 - Pack Saddle Attributed to Kwahadi Comanche Chief Quanah Parker (c.1845-1911)
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21& #34; Length X 11.5& #34; Height X 15& #34; Width. This Pack saddle was constructed crudely with a natural piece of wood cut dow...
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Pack Saddle Attributed Kwahadi Comanche Chief Quanah Parker (c.1845-1911)167 - Pack Saddle Attributed Kwahadi Comanche Chief Quanah Parker (c.1845-1911)
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19.75& #34; x 11.5& #34; x 10.75& #34;. Wood construction with rounded iron nails, flat-head screws, and leather straps. Possibly Mexica...
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Pack Saddle for the 1.65 Mountain Howitzer as Used at Wounded Knee168 - Pack Saddle for the 1.65 Mountain Howitzer as Used at Wounded Knee
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Pack Saddle for the 1.65 Mountain Howitzer as Used at Wounded Knee. This saddle features a metal burden frame, russet brown leather with a thick quilt
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Pair of Early 20th Century US General Officer's Epaulettes with Case169 - Pair of Early 20th Century US General Officer's Epaulettes with Case
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Solid crescent with two rows of gold bullion, the outermost measuring 4& #34;.  Interior of crescent with embroidered Great Seal of the Uni...
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Large Format Photograph of Don Porfirio Diaz170 - Large Format Photograph of Don Porfirio Diaz
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Mounted photograph, 15.75 x 19.5 in. overall, taken by noted Mexico City photographer Octaviano de la Mora, showing Diaz in full dress uniform. $30
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Large Format Photograph of Don Porfirio Diaz171 - Large Format Photograph of Don Porfirio Diaz
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16.5 x 18.75 (sight), professionally framed to 19.5 x 21.75 in. **Condition: Not removed from frame for examination. Tear at middle left edge and t
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Signed Large Format Photographs of Mexican Pres. Porfirio Diaz & Vice Pres. Ramon Corral172 - Signed Large Format Photographs of Mexican Pres. Porfirio Diaz & Vice Pres. Ramon Corral
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Lot of 2 mounted photographs each 14.75 x 18.875 in., framed together under glass, 28.75 x 39 in. overall. Both images made in 1910 by photographer F.
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Mammoth Signed Photograph of Don Porfirio Diaz173 - Mammoth Signed Photograph of Don Porfirio Diaz
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18.5 x 22.5 in. photograph, displayed under glass in a carved frame, 28 x 34 in. overall. Mount with printed label identifying Diaz as & #34;Gen...
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Cased Presentation Sword of Mexican President Porfirio Diaz174 - Cased Presentation Sword of Mexican President Porfirio Diaz
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31.5& #34; etched blade with spear point.  In the center of the blade is engraved EL REY DE ESPANA  A  DON POFINATO DIAZ....
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Uniform Dress Coat & Pants Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz Lot of 2175 - Uniform Dress Coat & Pants Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz Lot of 2
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Uniform Coat Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz. This Dress Coat is constructed of dark black cloth and and has many features. Starting with gold meta
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Cased Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz176 - Cased Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz
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Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz. Constructed of black beaver felt with white ostrich feathers. This Chapeau features heavily gilded in gold
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Republic of Mexico General Officer's Full Dress Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz177 - Republic of Mexico General Officer's Full Dress Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz
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Republic of Mexico General Officer& #39;s Full Dress Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz. Made of black beaver cloth with ostrich fe...
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