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THIS IS A PARTIAL CATALOG as of 03/21/2023, subject to revision.
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DESCRIPTION:
Small Arms - E. Remington & Sons of Ilion, NY, factory engraved Elliot's patent 5 shot pepperbox Derringer pistol, manufactured approximately 1869, .22 caliber rim fire, ring trigger, silver-plated receiver with fine scrolled hand engraving, original ivory grips, 3 inch matching silver-plated fluted flip top barrel with floral etched details top stamped "MANUFACTURED BY E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y., ELLIOTS PATENTS. MAY 29. 1860 - OCT.1.1861," s#2112. Very scarce in silver-plated finish with five barrels and even more so with factory engraving and ivory grips. Ivory grips are antique and original to this firearm which was made before 1900; when removed they weigh 16.4 g (this includes their brass hardware and screws).
CONDITION:
Good action; excellent overall cosmetic condition, good rifled bore with light pitting, fine barrel with loss of silver-plated finish at barrel tip, barrel top and high point areas, numerous small dings on frame and barrel as well as scattered areas of oxide, pitting and finish loss to side plates where underlying steel is showing though; grips with several light cracks, chip at screw center; trigger with light pitting and oxide. Items in this firearm collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared with us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions; in person preview is recommended.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$2000
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DESCRIPTION:
Small Arms - National Arms Co of Brooklyn, NY, Factory Engraved No.1 Derringer pistol, Civil War era, manufactured approximately 1866, .41 caliber rim fire, exposed trigger, silver-plated receiver and handle with factory floral engraved details, 2 inch matching silver-plated barrel with floral engraved details top stamped "National Arms Co," s#180.
CONDITION:
Good action; excellent-plus overall cosmetic condition, tarnish to silver-plated finish, good rifled bore with very light pitting, excellent barrel with light loss of silver-plated finish at barrel tip and high wear areas, numerous small dings on frame and barrel as well as scattered areas of oxide, finish loss to side plates where brass is showing through; trigger with light oxide. Items in this firearm collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared with us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions; in person preview is recommended.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1400
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DESCRIPTION:
Small Arms - National Arms Co of Brooklyn, NY, Factory Engraved No.1 Derringer pistol, manufactured approximately 1869, .41 caliber rim fire, exposed trigger, silver-plated receiver with factory floral engraved details, 2 inch matching silver-plated barrel with floral engraved details top stamped "National Arms Co," all matching serial numbers down to the bird's head grips, s#180.
CONDITION:
Good action; excellent-plus overall cosmetic condition, tarnish to silver-plated finish, good rifled bore with light pitting, excellent barrel with light loss of silver-plated finish at barrel tip and high wear areas, numerous small dings on frame and barrel as well as scattered areas of oxide, finish loss to side plates where steel is showing through; trigger with light oxide. Items in this firearm collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared with us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions; in person preview is recommended.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1400
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DESCRIPTION:
Small Arms - Williamson's of New York, factory engraved breech loading Derringer pistol, post-Civil War era, manufactured approximately 1867, .38 caliber rim fire with additional original cap and ball adapter, steel trigger with florally engraved brass trigger guard, florally engraved brass receiver, checkered walnut stock/grips, 2.5 inch slide opening barrel with engraved arrow pointing to the fiery end, stamped on side "WILLIAMSON'S PAT. OCT.2.1866, NEW YORK," s#639 stamped on barrel and receiver.
CONDITION:
Good action; fine-plus overall cosmetic condition, rifled bore with light pitting, fine barrel with almost complete loss of finish, numerous small dings on wood handle with small crack near trigger guard, complete plated finish loss to receiver and trigger guards where brass is showing through; trigger with light oxide visible. Items in this firearm collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared with us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions; in person preview is recommended.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1400
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DESCRIPTION:
Small Arms - Moore's pat. F.A. Co. of Brooklyn, NY, Factory Engraved No.1 Derringer pistol, Civil War era, manufactured approximately 1869, .41 caliber rim fire, exposed trigger, nickel-plated receiver and handle with factory floral engraved details which includes a bird, 2.5 inch matching barrel with floral engraved details, top stamped "Moores Pat. F A. Co. Brooklyn, N.Y.," s#3697.
CONDITION:
Good action; fine-plus overall cosmetic condition, good rifled bore with light pitting, fine barrel with complete loss of finish, numerous small dings on barrel most notably on the left side, light dings to frame, frame having lost most of its original finish with most areas showing the brass; trigger with light pitting. Items in this firearm collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared with us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions; in person preview is recommended.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$1200
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DESCRIPTION:
Small Arms - Ballard's flip top Derringer, manufactured approximately 1870, .41 caliber rim fire, exposed trigger with machined grip, nickel-plated steel receiver, original rosewood bird's head grips serial matched to the pistol, 2.75 inch barrel with top stamped "Ballard's" with side of barrel stamped "C.H. Ballard & Co," all matching serial numbers down to the grips, s#932.
CONDITION:
Good action; fine overall cosmetic condition, rifled bore at just the barrel tip with hardly any pitting, numerous small dings on frame and barrel as well as scattered areas of oxide, almost complete loss of nickel-plated finish; fine trigger; grips with light dings most notably on left side grip. Items in this firearm collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared with us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions; in person preview is recommended.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$1200
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DESCRIPTION:
Small Arms - Forehand & Wadsworth of Worcester, Mass, Bulldog Revolver, circa late 1880s, 38 caliber, nickel-plated frame with exposed trigger, two piece bird head rosewood grips, 2.5 inch octagonal barrel with side stamped "Forehand & Wadsworth Worcester, Mass, U.S.," all matching serial numbers, s#460.
CONDITION:
Good action and timing; fine overall cosmetic condition, good bore with strong rifling, metal surfaces have a mottled gray patina with silvering at the high edges, spots of old light pitting, small dings and fine scratches are scattered about the revolver frame, numerous other dings on frame and barrel as well as scattered areas of oxide and pitting; trigger shows light oxide; excellent rosewood grips. Items in this firearm collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared with us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions; in person preview is recommended.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$800
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DESCRIPTION:
Small Arms - Ethan Allen & Co of Worcester, Mass, pinfire revolver, manufactured approximately 1870, .22 caliber, exposed trigger, steel frame with case hardened finish, cylinder stamped with matching serial number, original rosewood birds head grips, case hardened 2.5 inch octagonal barrel with nickel sight blade, top stamped "Ethan Allen & Co., Worcester., Mass," all matching serial numbers including the grips and cylinder, s#11176. A fabulous piece for the Ethan Allen collector.
CONDITION:
Good action and timing however the cylinder will not advance unless the revolver is upright; excellent overall cosmetic condition, good bore with strong rifling and light pitting, dark brown tones to case hardened finish, several small dings on frame and barrel as well as scattered areas of oxide, pitting and finish loss; grip strap with several light dings; grips with numerous small dings, small chip to right side grip. Items in this firearms collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared to us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions, in person preview is recommended.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$600
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DESCRIPTION:
Small Arms - Wesson & Harrington of Worcester, Mass, No.3 Revolver, manufactured approximately 1874, .32 caliber, exposed trigger, steel frame with dark brown finish, cylinder stamped with matching serial number, original bird's head grips, blued 2.5 inch octagonal barrel with nickel sight blade, top stamped "Wesson & Harrington, Worcester, Mass, Pat Feb 7 Jun 17' 71," all matching serial numbers including the grips and cylinder, s#5518. A fabulous piece for the collector of Harrington & Richardson who wants a piece from the predecessor firm.
CONDITION:
Good action and timing; excellent overall cosmetic condition, good bore with strong rifling, deep brown finish to barrel with wear at high edges, several small dings on frame and barrel as well as scattered areas of oxide, pitting and finish loss; grip strap with several light dings; grips with numerous small dings. Items in this firearms collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared to us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions, in person preview is recommended.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$500
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DESCRIPTION:
Antique lot (5) Assorted firearm accessories - [1] Spring loaded brass percussion cap box, engraved R.T., box measures 54mm x 77mm to upright bail. [2] Cast iron bullet mould signed Colt's Patent, .32 caliber ball and bullet form. [3] Sykes bronze and brass powder flask, measures 4 inches x 1.5 inches. [4] Chain style cleaning rod with horse hair brush and metal pick end. [5] Boxed antique percussion caps, 90 contained within although the box originally came with 100, box measures 42mm round.
CONDITION:
Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$600
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DESCRIPTION:
Antique lot (3) Assorted firearm accessories - [1] Brass and bronze spring loaded powder horn with adjustable spout, measures 36mm x 107mm. [2] Brass percussion cap box with spring loaded release, signed A. Goodwin, measures 57mm x 108mm. [3] Group of 87 percussion caps in their original green cardboard box, measures 42mm round.
CONDITION:
Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$500
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DESCRIPTION:
Antique lot (3) Assorted firearm accessories - [1] Silver-plated spring loaded cap box by Fraiser & Leonard of Taunton, Mass, measures 66mm x 88mm. [2] Bronze & brass powder horn with spring loaded top, measures 46mm x 109mm. [3] Small tin with a large assortment of percussion caps.
CONDITION:
Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$500
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