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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Rare Early US Artillery Officer's Coat188 - Rare Early US Artillery Officer's Coat
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Blue wool body, trimmed in Red around the edges.  Gold bullion on the collar and sleeves, the sleeves also outlined in red around the edges. Th...
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Pattern 1839 Officer's Dragoons Uniform Coat189 - Pattern 1839 Officer's Dragoons Uniform Coat
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Blue wool body, Eagle buttons with & #34;D& #34; on the shield, collar with officer gold bullion.  Cuffs with Officers gold bullion cor...
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A Pair of Mexican War Era Dragoon Pommel Holsters190 - A Pair of Mexican War Era Dragoon Pommel Holsters
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A pair of leather dragoon pommel holsters with brass caps likely from the Mexican War era, each brass cap with Texas star along with stitched star cen
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Rare Pattern 1839 US Rifleman Officer's Forage  Cap191 - Rare Pattern 1839 US Rifleman Officer's Forage Cap
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A rare text book example of an 1839 officers forage hat.  Blue wool body, grained   leather visor, leather band eagle ide buttons wit...
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Rare US Rifleman's Officer's Belt And Sword Hanger192 - Rare US Rifleman's Officer's Belt And Sword Hanger
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Black bridle leather, with gilt brass belt plate, Silver wreaths, and large silver& #34;R& #34;.  The belt has separate at one part....
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1847 Grimsley Dragoon / Rifleman's Saddle193 - 1847 Grimsley Dragoon / Rifleman's Saddle
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1847 Grimsley Dragoon/ Mounted Rifleman& #39;s Saddle. Fine black leather with quilted padding covering the entire saddle from the pommel t...
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Chapeau with Original Tin194 - Chapeau with Original Tin
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Early Chapeau, made of Beaver, by Ames Sword Company. Black Ostrich feathers.  Black cockade with Cross. This may be an early Knights Templar C...
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Black Chapeau in Original Tin Box195 - Black Chapeau in Original Tin Box
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A US Officers Chapeau, decorated with silver bullion banner ornament, over black beaver cloth, all topped with white peacock feathers, interior silk l
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A US Post Civil War Staff Officers Chapeau with Tin Case196 - A US Post Civil War Staff Officers Chapeau with Tin Case
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A US Staff Officers Chapeau, decorated with gold bullion ornaments and American eagle and shield gold button, over black beaver cloth, all topped with
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Early New York State Militia Black Chapeau with Tin Box197 - Early New York State Militia Black Chapeau with Tin Box
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Black beaver body with black Ostrich feather, gold bullion cords in front and rear portion of the Chapeau, black lined with Ridabock & amp; Co, ...
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Lot of Three M1880's/1890's Soldier's Kit Items198 - Lot of Three M1880's/1890's Soldier's Kit Items
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Lot Includes one early M1880& #39;s infantry blanket bag with leather shoulder straps; one Infantry M1880 blanket bag with shoulder straps for d...
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M1904 "Second Pattern" McClellan Saddle199 - M1904 "Second Pattern" McClellan Saddle
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This is a second pattern M1904 McClellan Saddle WWI time frame 1915-1918. The Model 1904 did not start manufacturing until 1908. This saddle is a Worl
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US M1912 McClellan Saddle200 - US M1912 McClellan Saddle
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Development of a saddle to replace the McClellan saddle (which had been in service with changes since 1859) began in 1912. It had adjustable side bars
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Rare Model 1903 US Army Experimental Cavalry Halter-Bridle Set201 - Rare Model 1903 US Army Experimental Cavalry Halter-Bridle Set
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Extremely Rare early 20th century specimen. Ca. 1903 US Army Experimental Halter Bridle. Correct early pattern sheet copper brow brand ornaments featu
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Three Groupings of Late 1800's and Early 1900's Bits, Bridles, with Link Straps202 - Three Groupings of Late 1800's and Early 1900's Bits, Bridles, with Link Straps
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Lot Includes one M1892 Bit with a M1904 link strap and a chain chin strap; one M1909 US Cavalry bit and bridle with reins including watering bi...
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Lot of Three US Army Bridles203 - Lot of Three US Army Bridles
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Lot Includes: 1-M1902 Bridle with M1892 pattern two curb bit. 1-Officer& #39;s bridle birca 1920s to 1942. Follows style of M1906 experime...
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M1904 Second Pattern US Cavalry Saddle Bags204 - M1904 Second Pattern US Cavalry Saddle Bags
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Russet Leather M1904 US Cavalry Saddle Bags with US embossing on each flap. This is the second pattern bag and were greatly strengthened by overlappin
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M1904 US Army Second Pattern Russet Leather Saddle Bags "US" & "Spaulding" Marked Dated 1918205 - M1904 US Army Second Pattern Russet Leather Saddle Bags "US" & "Spaulding" Marked Dated 1918
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M1904 Russet leather saddle bags of the second pattern where the leather has been overlapped. & #34;US& #34; Embossed on each flap and ...
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M1904 US Army First Pattern Russet Leather saddle bags "US" & "RIA" Marked206 - M1904 US Army First Pattern Russet Leather saddle bags "US" & "RIA" Marked
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M1904 Russet Leather with single ply leather in center saddle bags. First Pattern  On the M1896 saddle Russet McClellan. & #34;US&...
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Model 1904 Enlisted Man's Service Saddle Cloth of The 6th Regiment Company G "R.I.A." Marked207 - Model 1904 Enlisted Man's Service Saddle Cloth of The 6th Regiment Company G "R.I.A." Marked
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This Model 1904 enlisted man’s service saddle cloth bears yellow enameled regimental numerals, indicating it was used by an enlisted man serv
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