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THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

0620 0039305

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FIREARMS AND EDGED WEAPONS

Guns, Pistols, Carbines, Cannon Models

Medals, Swords, Daggers

Fencing Set

The Property of

MR. EMERSON CHAMBERLINV

and others

U. S. MARTIAL PISTOLS

Unusual Number of English and French Flintlock Military Pistols;

Bowie Knives, Machetes; Italian and French Rapiers and Swords;

Bootlegger’s Cane; Burglar Door Pistol and Many Other Curious

“Freaks”; Baker DB Shotgun, One of the Finest Modern English

Makes, As New; the Lever-Action Carbine, the Rarest of all Colts;

Fitch Revolutionary Musket; Lacquered British East India GunDated 1781; Dated “Long Tom” 1787; Coll Paterson Shot Gun; a

Scotch Flintlock Rifle in Fine Condition; FI Sporting Rifle with

Lock on Left Side; Silver mtd Caucasian Sword Dated 1656;

Extremely Rare Dahlgren Sword Bayonet; Esquimaux Hand-Adz;Dated fl Pistol 1770; Japanese “Fan Dagger”; Pistols in Pairs andCases by Famous Makers, Cominazzo, LePage, Pair of Hewitt’s from

the Collection of the Duke of Athol, etc.

RARE EARLY AMMUNITION

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION

Thursday Afternoon, July 10, 1924AT 2:00 O’CLOCK

THE WALPOLE GALLERIES12 West 48th Street New York, N. Y.

Telephone Bryant 4140

WALTER S. SCOTT, Auctioneer

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Conditions of Sale

1. All bids to be per lot. They are executed free of charge by

the Walpole Galleries and the items are bought at the lowest price

permitted by competitive bids.

2. The highest bidder to be the buyer; in case of disputed bids the

lot shall be resold, but the Auctioneer will use his judgment as to

the good faith of all claims and his decision will be final. He may

also reject any fractional or nominal bid calculated to delay or

injuriously affect the sale.

3. Buyers to give their names and addresses and to make such cash

payments on account as may be required, in default of which the lots

purchased to be immediately resold.

4. Goods bought to be removed after 9:30 o’clock the day

following the close of the sale. If not so removed, they will

be held at the risk of the purchaser and these Galleries will not be

responsible if such goods are lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.

No deliveries u’ill be made during or immediately after the sale but

all bills andl goods will be ready at 9:30 o'clock on the day following

the sale.

5. Terms Cash. If accounts are not paid when bills are rendered,

these Galleries reserve the right to dispose of the goods without

notice to the defaulting buyer and all costs of such re-sale will be

charged to the defaulter. This condition is without prejudice to the

rights of the Company to enforce the sale contract and collect the

amount due without such re-sale at its own option.

6. This catalogue has been compiled by a competent cataloguer,

the various lots offered are described with care and accuracy and

they will be sold not subject to return.

7. The Walpole Galleries, if requested, will forward purchases at

the buyer’s risk and expense.

Priced copies of this1 catalogue at $2.00 each after the sale.

THE WALPOLE GALLERIESLf.nore Young Turnbull

12 West 48th Street, New York, N. Y.

This sale will be conducted for the Walpole Galleries by

Mr. Walter S. Scott

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FIREARMS

Guns :: Pistols :: Carbines :: Cannon Models

Edged Weapons :: Fencing Set

The Property of

MR. EMERSON CHAMBERLIN, AND OTHERS

1. GERMAN “KAMARAD” BOMB (NOT LOADED). L. 3% ins.

When used it was concealed over and back of thumb. Rare.

Schrapnel shell (cylindrical). L. 7 in. Steel shellhead. L.

9*4 in. (3 pieces.)

2. THREE RELOADING TOOLS. L. 9V2 ins.

Nickeled.

3. OLD TIME IRON AXE. L. 10 in.

6 in. blade; 3 in. wide at tip.

4. LEATHER SADDLE-CARBINE SCABBARD. L. 31 in.

Fine condition.

5. FINE SET OF HARTMAN’S TUNING FORKS.Five pieces in the original morocco lettered ease, 8 x 3]/2 .

6. WOOD SHOULDER STOCK. L. 14 in.

For 8mm. automatic pistol.

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7. SKULL FROM OHIO INDIAN MOUND.Petrified cat. L. 10 in. (2 pieces).

8. TWO OLD TIME RAZORS.Pair of old-time spectacles, pewter rims and oval pewter case,

brass button-mold, very rare, early American piece. (4 pcs.)

The case of one razor is horn fashioned as a shot gun.

9. FOUR OLD-TIME BURGLAR KEYS.A Colonial Lancet in a leather case. Ox shoe of early

American iron. Eagle from German helmet. (7 pcs.)

10. POWDER POUCHES FOR PISTOLS. L. 4 in.

Pewter, bronze, etc., one of horn (no charger) ; mainly with

brass chargers. (9 pcs.)

11. OLD AMERICAN TIN CANTEEN. L. 6 in.

Star decoration; screw cover; large leather U. S. cartridge

pouch, 8 1/, x 6 x 3. (2 pcs.)

12. COPPER POWDER FLASK; OLD PISTOL MODEL (rusted).

Two powder horns (one for pistol) : buckram cartridge hold-

er; oval painted tin powder and shot holder, etc. (a parcel).

13. TWO OLD-TIME DOUBLE SHOT AND POWDER POUCHES.Leather, with brass charges. (2 pcs. )

14. PEWTER POWDER FLASK.Four leather covered, four bronze; 1 flat and one painted

red, flat bottle shape. (11 pcs.)

15.

. ANOTHER LOT SIMILAR. (12 pcs.)

16. . ANOTHER LOT SIMILAR. (16 pcs.)

17. CAMOUFLAGED GERMAN SNIPERS HELMET.Taken August, 1918, by Capt. Leroy of the French Infantry

at Verdun.

18. BOOKS—TWO RARE U. S. MUSKET AND RIFLE PAMPH-LETS.

Rules for the management of the Springfield Rifle and ArmyRevolvers, Cal. .45. Fully illus.. Wash., 1887.

Allin's Rules for the Rifle Musket, 1855, plates, p. 31, front p.

dmgd. at bottom. Wash. (1857). (2 pcs.)

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L9. OLD-TIME ‘ BOOTLEGGER'S” CANE. L. 35% in.

Lower section has long glass liquor vial and top section a

drinking glass.

Very rare and curious.< Illustrated, Plate 1

)

20. FINELY CARVED SEMINOLE CANE. L. 36 in.

One of the finest carved canes ever offered for sale. Th»

head is as a cherry held in four leaves, the stick encrustet

with carved and painted wood forms of frogs, snake, lizard

tortoise, fish, etc.

(Illustrated, Plate 1)

GUNS21. INVENTOR S MODEL REVOLVING SHOT GUN. L.46 in.

Cartridge. Huge, large bore; indented cylinder, firing 1

shots. Two small gold inlaid panels in the beautifully polishet

stock and the barrel having octagon breech ends with a carvei

eopper band.

A VERY RARE AND CURIOUS MODEL.(Illustrated, Plate 1)

22. COLT-PATERSON REVOLVING SHOT GUN. L. 50% in.

Percussion twist steel barrel, which is pitted, as are othe

metal parts.

\ ERY RARE.

(Illustrated, Plate 1),

23. MATCH LOCK GUN. L. 42% in.

Brass mounted, including long serrated and pierced strips

the octagon barrel slightly belled and rifled, held with tw>

brass sleeves and having saddle rings; the butt, which is a flat

tened oval, is inlaid with ivory.

(Illustrated, Plate 1)

24. COMBINATION RIFLE AND SHOT GUN. L. 47 in.

Percussion superposed barrel, has under hammer, trigge

guard with nipple set in copper tub is main spring. Two ram

rods and deeply curved butt, brass bound.Mark: W. P. DeWitt, Elmira, N. Y.

(Illustrated, Plate 1)

25. HANDSOME COLT REVOLVING RIFLE. L. 42% in.

Percussion. 5-shot indented cylinder, front sight and ele

vated rear sight, extended mahogany stock.

Very' fine example.(Illustrated, Plate 1)

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6.

FINE COLT’S DOUBLE BARREL SHOT GUN. L. 46% in.

12-guage, take-down, re-bounding hammers; fine twist steel

barrels; lock engraved with hunting dogs; checkered pistol

grip.

Scarce and fine piece.

(Illustrated, Plate 1)

7.

“MULLIN” DOUBLE BARRELED SHOT GUN. L. 47 in.

Cartridge; new condition; very rare; handsome browned twist

barrels; watered steel frame; polished stock and checkered grip.

Mark: Patrick Mullin.

Mullin was first one of the first fine American shot gun makers.(Illustrated, Plate 1)

8.

COLT’S LEVER-ACTION CARBINE. L. 37 in.

Browned barrel, walnut stock, elevating rear sight; guard acts

as ejector.

Mark: Colt’s Patent, Bartford, 1882.

Extremely rare. A few of these were made for the CanadianN. W. Mounted Police. Only three known specimens. Rarest ofall Colt Guns and the second one to be sold at Auction.

(Illustrated, Plate 1)

9.

MIGUELET LOCK, LONG ARABIAN GUN. L. 71 in.

Ivory inlaid in spear forms with painted rings in orange andblue; 5 hammered brass sleeves hold the handsomely silver-

inlaid barrel to the stock.

0. FLINT LOCK VALLEY FORGE MUSKET WITH BAYONET.L. 57% in.

Maker: W. L. Evans. About as new, rare in this condition,

with good proof marks and U. S. incised “Spread Eagle” anddated 1830.

1. BAKER MILITARY RIFLE. L. 45% in.

Flint lock, using belted ball. Very rare. Steel ramrod; brass

patch box; the stock is wormed and broken near the breech;the barrel of twist steel, but is pitted.

Mark: E. Baker.

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32. DOUBLE BARRELED FLINT LOCK SHOT GUN. L. 51 in.

Nicely marked stock; ramrod, brass mounts. Mark: (

Aberti” on one lock and “E. Bihningen” on the other.

33. DOUBLE BARRELED LIAMMERLESS SHOT GUN. L. 42% ii

Percussion. Very curious. Light weight, with cheek-piece

small piece broken away at forestock; an under ratchet throv

the barrels from the breech.

34. COLT LIGHTNING RIFLE. L. 41 in. Cal. .22.

Pump action. Octagon barrel; piece of the checkered pumgrip broken away.

35. TRIPLETT & SCOTT CIVIL WAR CARBINE. L. 28 in.

Mark: Model, Meridian Mfg. Co., “Kentucky.”

Cartridge. Fine original blued finish.

36. U. S. COLT’S CIVIL WAR MUSKET. L. 59 in.

Front and elevating rear sight, percussion; ramrod.

Mark: U. S. Colt’s Patent Mf. F. a Co., Hartford, Ct., 1864.

37. U. S. MUSKET WITH BAYONET. L. 59 in.

Marked “New York, 1862.” Fine condition, with the bir

head trigger, the beak of which pierced the cartridge in a swin;

ing chamber.

38. KRAG CARBINE. L. 41% in.

Cal. .30. Fine condition and example. Model 1899, Sprin .

field Armory.

39. SHARP'S GOVERNMENT CARBINE. L. 39 in.

Percussion, as new. Breech loading. Factory model fro

MASTER ARMORER’S ROOM SHARP’S RlFLE WORKS.Very rare in this condition.

40. SHARP’S BREECH LOADING CARBINE. L. 39% in.

Model 1852. Percussion. Elevating rear sight. Mark

C. Sharp’s Patent, 1848.

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11. SHARP S CREEDMORE RJFLE. L. 48V2 in.

Mark: “Old Reliable.” Peep sights. Cartridge. About as

new, with checkered pistol stock.

Mark: Sharp's Rifle Co., Bridgeport, Conn.

12. U. S. SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. L. 52 in.

Model 1884. Bayonet-ramrod; fine condition, blued steel:

peep sights, firing a cartridge. No. 331 and 65 incised on the

stock. Mark: V. S. Springfield.

43. COLT REVOLVING SHOT GUN. L. 49 in.

Percussion. Indented cylinder; mark: Colt's Patent, 1857.

Shows sign of service, pitted; fine Circassian walnut stock

(crack) and strengthened.

44. COLT REVOLVING CARBINE. L. 37. in.

Percussion. Indented cylinder; steel ramrod.

45. COLT LIGHTNING RIFLE. L. 44 in. Cal. .44.

Pump action; octagon barrel.

Mark: Colt's Patent, Hartford, Conn., 1887."

46. CROSSMAN AIR RIFLE. L. 36i/2 in.

Factory new (not a toyL

47. SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE. L. 47 in.

Blued barrel; elevating rear sight; cartridge; fine condition.

Mark: Spencer Repeating Rifle, 1866, etc.

48. ENGLISH CARBINE; Tower-Barnett. L. 37 in.

Percussion; full stock, brass mounts, nipple cap attached bya chain; fine proof marks and “Tower, Barnett, London,” with

crown.

49. HEAVY PERCUSSION MATCH RIFLE. L. 17

V

2 in.

Octagon barrel, curly maple stock; brass mounts, including

spur guard: silver patch box incised with a head: silver nameplate (ornament to stock missing).

Mark: H. W. White, Jackson, Ohio.

Rare Western Match Rifle.

50. WINCHESTER REPEATING RIFLE. L. 4D/2 in.

Old model. 40-65 cal., W. C. F. ; octagon barrel.

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51. CASE & BAKER [ENGLISH] DOUBLEBARREL SHOT GUN; AS NEW. L.

47 in.

12-hore, hammerless-ejector (which

ejects the empty shells automatically

when opened at the breech).

One of the finest modern shot

guns; the barrels made of Vickers

steel, as supplied for the Maxim gun;Italian Walnut Stock, plain finish.

Weight about 6% lbs. All the ma-terials AND WORKMANSHIP IN THISGUN ARE THE BEST OBTAINABLE. Ill

case with cleaning-rod and accessories,

all as new. The cun in practicallyfactory condition and the case of

sole-leather with key.

(Illustrated. Plate 2)

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52. CLEANING UTENSILS FOR GUN; ALL AS NEW.Nickel grease can, sponges, wire, etc.; bottle with screw cover,

screw driver; cleaning rods; leather-bound buckram gun cover

with sole leather handle; chamois cover, etc. (21 pcs.)

53. LEATHER GUN CASE. 34x11x3.

As new; green baize lining, key.

54. ENGLISH SOLE LEATHER CARTRIDGE CASE. 17 x 9 x 6.

With waterproof buckled cover. Holds 300 shells; lock andkey.

55. VERY RARE U. S. 1808 CONTRACT FLINT LOCK MUSKET.L. 58 in.

Marked “fP. and H. S., Phila with eagle and U. S. This

musket was made by W. and H. Shannon of Philadelphia, Pa.

They only made a small number of muskets and they are con-

sequently very rare.

The first Shannon which has pi ssed through our sales.

(Illustrated, Plate 3)

56. VERY RARE U. S. 1799 CONTRACT WHITNEY FLINT-LOCKMUSKET. L. 58 in.

Full walnut stock of same type as 1763 French model. Lockmarked with eagle “New Haven U. States The “U. States’' is

marked the same as on the S. North Berlin. After this the

mark was U. S. or United States.

Very rare. First U. S. Government contract flint lockmusket.

(Illustrated, Plate 3)

>7. LONG KENTUCKY FLINT LOCK RIFLE. L. 59 in.

Octagonal barrel, marked “G. Schreyer.’’ Full curly, light

color maple stock with raised carving; well engraved patch box',

hickory ramrod. A GENUINE old Kentucky OF THE period 1770.

Good condition.(Illustrated, Plate 3)

8. KENTUCKY FLINT LOCK RIFLE. L. 57 in.

Made by Dreppert of Lancaster, Pa. 42 in. octagonal bar-

rel; hickory ramrod; silver nameplate; long patch box; goodcondition; genuine old Kentucky.

Dreppert was one of the most noted of the early Kentucky rifle

makers. C. Sipley scratched on bbl.

(Illustrated, Plate 3)

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59. BEAUTIFUL PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE. L. 56 in.

41 44 in. rifled barrel; .38 calibre; full curly maple stock,

carved; finely engraved patch box. Made by ‘'John Sholl.” Set

triggers. In almost new condition. Seldom found as fine. Abeautiful Kentucky.

(Illustrated, Plate 3)

60. EARLY AMERICAN ENGRAVED POWDER HORN. L. lU/2 in.

Shows Indians attacking house, men on horses, animals, birds,

etc. Beautiful old orange color.

A cood cenuine old horn. Brass charger.

(Illustrated, Plate 3)

61. POWDER HORN. L. 31 14 in.

Double curved American Colonial engraved powder horn.Shows two towns, a port, ship, fish, deer, etc. Engraving is well

done and a genuine old horn.(Illustrated, Plate 3)

62. CARBINE. L. 37 in.

“Stevens’s Favorite.” Needs cleaning.

63. BOLT ACTION SWISS-VETTERL1N REPEATING RIFLE.L. 51 in.

About as new. Mark: W. V. Steiger Thun.

164. BREECH LOADING RIFLE. L. 52. in.

Marked: U. S. Springfield. Bayonet, ramrod. Good general

condition.

55. MANTON PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE. L. 48 in.; bore,

11.-16 in.

Gold breech band, half octagon browned twist steel barrel,

half octagon very light weight checkered grip and ramrod. Noseof hammer is removable.

A fine arm by a noted English maker.

>6. VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MUSKET. L. 57% in.

Flint lock. Marked: Virginia Manufactory, “Richmond1817.” Very rare. In good condition, with ramrod.

(Illustrated, Plate 4)

*7. FLINT LOCK, FITCH REVOLUTIONARY MUSKET. L. 59 in.

Ramrod, brass butt strap. Good, sound condition.

American make. Fitch was an old time Penn Gun smith. “S. P.”on the bbl. meaning State Property.

(Illustrated, Plate 4)

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68.

BRITISH EAST INDIA CO. GUN. L. 57 in.

Marked with shield (heart-shape) “V E I C" 4 and dated.

Flint lock. Dated 1781. Maker “Griffin & Tou.”Original lacquer. Finish in dark brown with orange stock

and frame line; ramrod; brass mounts, and cut brass band in-

laid at lock.

(Illustrated, Plate 4)

69.

VERY EARLY FLINT LOCK SPORTING RIFLE. L. 42 in.

Flint lock on left side. Full carved stock cheek piece; slid-

ing patch box; sights; ramrod; brass mounts, including spur

guard. Mark: ”Geo. C. Freund” incised on the octagon barrel.

(Illustrated, Plate 4)

70.

SCOTCH FLINT LOCK RIFLE. L. 45 in.

Brass patch box with monogram A B; brass mounts. Mark:“Bryce, Edinburgh.” Half octagon barrel.

A real Scotch flint lock rifle in good condition.

(Illustrated, Plate 4)

PISTOLS

Flint Lock Pistols, Collection of Rare Ammunition, Etc.

71.

TOWER “LONG TOM” FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 19 in.

“Mile End Old Town.” Marked 1787 on butt. Very large.

Brass mounts, the butt a little scarred. Mark: Tower and G. B.

Crowned.(Illustrated, Plate 4)

72.

MILITARY FLINT LOCK PISTOL-CARBINE. L. 28 in.

Separate shoulder-stock. Brass mounts, front sight; saddle

clip and rings; factory No. 85; No. 4 scratched on tang; “L 18”

cartouche on lock with monogram “L A.” Rare.

(Illustrated, Plate 4)

73.

ENGLISH MILITARY FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 15 in.

Dated “G. R. 1770.” With fine proof marks; the stock

wormed and bag grip; brass trigger guard. Dated flint locks are

rare. Scarce.

(Illustrated, Plate 4)

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74. PAIR FINE ORIENTAL FLINT LOCK PISTOLS. L. 18 in.

Stock silver inlaid and chiseled; butts silver mounted with

Chiseled Masques, etc.

(Illustrated, Plate 4)

75. TURKISH OFFICER S FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 15 in.

Military pistol; weighted butt, to be used as club, with very

beautifully carved brass cap and brass mounts; the shaped bar-

rel carved in a scroll design.

76. SHORT TURKISH FLINT LOCK BLUNDERBUSS. L. 19% in.

2-inch belled muzzle; brass mounts; checkered grip; the

lock carved with crescent and Turkish characters.

Good example of the short blunderbus carried by horsemen andfired held against the breast.

77. PERCUSSION BLUNDERBUSS. L. 32% in.

Unusually large belled muzzle. Diam. 2% in; ramrod andcheckered grip.

78. DOUBLE BARREL FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 13 in.

Striped cherry wood slock that is dulled with years; oval

finely carved steel tipped butt; foiestock tip broken off and no

ramrod.

79. LAZARINO COMINAZZO FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 15 in.

A shapely and handsome example of this famous maker;all the metal parts of excellent workmanship and the wholevery graceful. Although it lacks the ramrod and the stock

is damaged at the tip.

Mark: Lazarino Cominazzo.

80. ENGLISH GOVERNMENT FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 12% in.

Marked “I. R ( International Revenue) and having Crownand “V”; No. 150 carved opposite the lock; brass mounts; full

stock, large bore and fine proof marks.

81. PAIR KETLAND MILITARY FLINT LOCK PISTOLS. L. 15% in.

Brass mounts, including nameplate, pan and goose neck butt

cap; ramrods. Mark: “Ketland , London.”

82. SMALL FRENCH NAVY FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 9 in.

Belthook. Made previous to 1763. Steel mounts. Mark:“Antoine Dumarau.”

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83. VERY EARLY FRENCH FLINT LOCK PISTOL.

Made Previous to 1763. Mask butt as a silver lion head;

the cannon barrel shows traces of gold inlay; top of flint holder

missing.

84. FRENCH CAVALRY OFFICER’S FLINT LOCK PISTOL.

L. 1414 in.

Model 1763. Full stock, ramrod, copper mounts; gooseneck

grip with copper butt.

85. FRENCH OFFICER’S FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 14 in.

Model 1763. Iron mounted. Full stock, ramrod, bird headbutt. Mark: Mfre de Libreville” and the date 1763.

86 . FRENCH GENDARME FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 12 14 in.

Revolutionary Model. Iron mounts, ramrod; lock, stock andbarrel all show service.

87. FRENCH REV0LLT10NARY GENDARME FLINT LOCK PIS-

TOL. L. IO4 in.

Steel mounts, pitted; ramrod and stock showing a few worm-holes.

88 . FRENCH NAVY OFFICER’S FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 13i/2 in.

Dated 1810; half stock with bronze sleeve and belt hook; bird

head bronze capped butt. Mark: “Mauberge.”

89. FRENCH OFFICER’S FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 13 14 in.

Model 1816. Copper mounted, including flash-pan, oval butt

and checkered stock, ramrod, barrel pitted, front and rear sight.

Mark undecipherable.

40. FRENCH CAVALRY OFFICER'S FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 14

in.

Model 1816. Bronze mounts, crack in stock at ring butt;

ramrod, mark: St Etienne, Mfre Royale.

i?l. FRENCH CAVALRY OFFICER’S FLINT LOCK PISTOL, NA-POLEON PERIOD. L. 4 in.

Bronze mounts and pan; heavy bronze sleeve, ramrod; swivelring at butt. Mark: C.harleville and “An 9” scratched on thebreech, meaning year 1806 of Napoleon’s reign.

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92. FRENCH FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 14 in.

Model 1816, des (rarde du Corps dn Roi Brass mounts,with oval brass butt-cap, ramrod. Mark: a Crown “S. B. 16.”

93. FRENCH OFFICER S FLINT LOCK PISTOL.Has been a very handsome piece, but time-worn, with unusual

checkered grip and oval octagon butt.

94. FRENCH MILITARY FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 16 in.

Marked “Libreville with iron mounts and ramrod, bird headbutt.

95. FRENCH FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 16 in.

Marked “"Simon Joveson,” with panelled octagon barrel, oval

butt and iron cap; forestock broken away at tip.

96.

FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 15 in.

Early type, with Circassian walnut stock, and oval steel

(carved) cap; the cannon bbl. lias a front sight; ramrod and‘spool carved” thimbles for the same. Shows good workman-ship throughout.

97.

FRENCH FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 14 in.

Marked “Brunon M're St Etienne” on the lock; has beautiful

helled octagon barrel; checkered curved grip, with oval butt;

front sight; proof marks; engraved.

98.

PAIR EARLY FRENCH FLINT LOCK MILITARY PISTOLS.L. 15 in.

Mark: “Jean Brotte.” Carved iron mounts with oval ball

huts, no ramrods and forestock of one slightly damaged.

99.

PAIR FRENCH FLINT LOCK MILITARY PISTOLS. L. 14 in.

Three-quarter stocks; brass mounts; bird head form butts;

ramrods (combining bullet molds). Date 1813, M’re Imperiale.

100.

FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY “TWIST STEEL” FLINT LOCKPISTOL. L. 12 in.

Half octagon barrel, rifled and with belled mouth; brass

mounted, checkered and octagon butt, ramrod.

Carried by a Major of Roger’s Cavalry in the American

Revolution.

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104.

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08.

FRENCH OFFICER S FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 11 in.

Revolutionary model. Shows service; with rare reeded bar-

rel, having cannon mouth, and brass pan; bird head butt.

HEAVY POTSDAM FLINT LOCK PISTOL; MILITARY.L. 16 in.

Brass mounts, heavy steel sleeve on the full stock; oval brass

butt cap with brass knob, shows service and lock marked.“Potsdam” crowned monogram on the brass nameplate.

CABINET AND COLLECTION OF ABOUT 610 CARTRIDGES,ETC.

Flints and earliest types of paper cartridges. Different size

percussion caps. Disc-caps for Butterfield revolver. Maynardpercussion cap. Colt paper cartridges in original boxes andmany forms of curious ammunition.

Proberly the best private collection of small arms ammunitionthat has ever been assembled. Cabinet 20 X 15 X 15 with sliding

2 inch drawers having glass fronts (one broken).

AMMUNITION COLLECTION OF ABOUT 250 CARTRIDGES.PERCUSSION CAPS, BULLETS, ETC.

Almost impossible to procure this early ammunition.

CURIOUS AMERICAN AIR GUN. L. 23 in.

614-in. round barrel; trigger guard is the lever. By pulling

down the air is compressed in the reservoir in the stock.

A UNIQUE PIECE.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

iiy2U. S. GOVERNMENT PERCUSSION PISTOL.Cal. .54.

Swivel ramrod, brass mounts; box lock. Marked Deringer,

Phila. Model 1843 and scratched “U. S.”

Rare type, having front and rear sights and rifled.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

ALL METAL PERCUSSION SIGNAL PISTOL. L. 9 in.

Invention of Lieut. Very. Marked U. S. Army Signal Pistol.

A. J. M. 1861. Bronze with steel hammer and nipple.(Illustrated, Plate 5)

COLT SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER. L. 13%in.; Cal. .45.

Handsome specially made shoulder stock with peep-sight

attached and brass mounts.(Illustrated, Plate 5)

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109.

PAIR OF PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOLS. L. 7 in.; Cal. .50.

Barrels marked Constable, 1818. Brown twist barrels, nicely

chiseled and engraved. Gold breech band.

Constable was a noted early American gunmaker. A very rare

pair, in almost new condition. Main spring in one is missing. J

Lock, ramrod, single shot.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

110. PAIR OF ENGLISH FLINT LOCK PISTOLS. L. 14% in.

Mark "Smith, London Half octagon barrels, ramrods,

brass mounts and butt caps.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

111. FINE PAIR OF BALL BUTT FLINT LOCKS. L. 16 in.

Ivory ball butts, stocks fully inlaid in half diamond pearl,

some pieces stained red, set in silver wire inlay in a beautiful

running design with silver drops. Ball triggers and half octa-

gon barrels slightly belled.

A very handsome pair.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

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112. OLD BRONZE SALUTING CANNON. L. 20. in.

Entire length 30 ins.

the Spanish-American

With carriage and Spanish flag.

Taken cut of Moro Castle, Havana, duringWar.

(Illustrated, Plate 6)

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113. CANNON MODEL. L. 7i/2 in.

Brass model of 1812 period naval cannon on original ma-hogany naval gun carriage.

A perfect little model, in good condition.

(Illustrated, Plate 7)

114. CANNON MODEL. L. 11V2 in.

Iron model of Civil War naval cannon on original 4-wheeliron gun carriage.

A well-made piece, in good condition.

(Illustrated, Plate 7)

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115. PA JR OF LAZARINO COMINAZZO ITALIAN FLINT LOCKPISTOLS. L. liy2 in.

Full carved walnut stocks. Very well made cannon mouth-

ed barrels. Gold touch holes and gold lined pans.

“Grabinki Poznaniu

on the locks.

V Eli Y EARLY pair of pistols Ity one of the best makers. Good con-

dition.

(Illustrated, Plate 7)

116. U. S. GOVERNMENT MODEL 1826 FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L.

13V2 in.

Marked “U. S. S. North 1828." Bronze flash pan. Swivel

ramrod. This is the navy model. Very few of these were

Made. Considered a3 rare as the Berlin North.Very fine condition.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

117. IT. S. GOVERNMENT MODEL 1819 FLINT LOCK PISTOL.L. 16 in.

Marked “S. North Miditon, Conn. 1822.” Full walnut stock

(crack) ; swivel ramrod. A rare government flint lock in good

condition.(Illustrated, Plate 5)

118. EARLIEST TYPE OF FLINT LOCK FIRE LIGHTER. L. ?i/2 in.

Marked “I. Savige, Hampton .” Of the period 1700, with

outside lock mechanism. Good condition.

Rare piece.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

119. BRASS FLINT LOCK FIRE LIGHTER. L. 7% in.

One of the finest ever seen. Marked “Rond.” All the metal

parts are nicely engraved brass. Large spare tinder box. Large

brass candlestick fitted on left side.

In perfect condition.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

120. FLINT LOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL. L. 12 in.

With elliptical muzzle 1 in. by 1% in. This was made to

throw the shot left and right. Full walnut stock. No ram-

rod. Fine condition. A very unusual type of pistol.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

121. RARE EARLY FLINT LOCK POWDER TESTER.Finely carved walnut “Violin Form" stock. Almost new

condition. A very unusual shaped piece.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

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122. BEAUTIFUL PAIR FLINT LOCK BRASS-BARREL BLUN-BUSS PISTOLS. L. TV, in.

Marked "Hill London.'

Small size blunderbuss pistols in

pairs are rare. Fine workmanship. Cannon barrels. Goodcondition.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

123. PAIR OF BEAUTIFUL DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSIONPISTOLS. L. 13 in.

Marked "Le Page a Paris?’ Brown twist steel barrels sup-

erposed; side locks: 2 hammers but only one trigger; ram-rods. Beautiful carved walnut stocks. Le Page was one of

the best French gunsmiths. All parts finely engraved. Pistols

in factory condition.

A very unusual pair. The butt-caps have match-scratchers.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

124. NOEL TEN-SHOT DISC REVOLVER. L. 9 in.

French make. Hammer on the right side strikes horizon-

tally like that of Porter rifle. Loads on left side by remov-ing cylinder. Folding trigger, which cocks, revolves and fires

the pistol. See Sawyer Vol. 2, page 84. Beautifully engraved.Rare piece, with pyramid front sight.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

125. COLT 6-SHOT PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER. L. 26 in.

With genuine Colt extension stock, HAVING CANTEEN IN THEbutt. Rarer than the Coit Dragoon with stock. Canteen

in stock is very unusual. In good condition.(Illustrated, Plate 5)

126. “H. DERINGER” FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. 16i/2 in. 1808 Model.

10 in. round barrel with proof mark. Full brass mountedwalnut stock marked“Maryland?’ in incised letters.

This is one of the rarest of the U. S. martial pistols and the

first to appear in the rooms. Good original condition.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

127. PAIR OF PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS. L. 19 in.

Finelv carved Circassian walnut stocks 12^ in, damascus

rifled barrels, set triggers. Spur guards. Well made and in

perfect condition.

In walnut case with every accessory. Entire outfit in almost

new condition. This is one of the largest pair of duelling pistols

ever offered and a very unusual p"ir.

(Illustrated, Plate 5)

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SMALL ARMS: FIREARMS, ETC.

BOOKS.Enclish patent office reports. Covering every invention

pertaining to firearms in England from 1558 to 1867.

Hunpreds of illustrations. Rare books. 2 vols. 12ino and

8vo, paper, London 1859 and 1905.

S. NORTH FLINT LOCK PISTOL. 1816 model.

Marked: “S. North Miditon Conn.” Lip to hold flint

down missing. Otherwise very good condition. Rare U. S.

government flint lock.

IJ. S. GOVERNMENT MODEL 1826 FLINT LOCK PISTOL.L. 13% in.

Marked “U. S. M. L. Evans 1830."

This is the very rare Evan’s pistol, made at Va'ley Forge. Hasswivel ramrod. Seldom to be had.

U. S. CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION SIGNAL PISTOL. L. 8 in.

Marked “U. S. Army Signal Pistol 1862." Brass frameRequires cleaning otherwise a good arm.

COLT SMALL SIZE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. L. 10. Cal. 36.

Engraved off set cylinder’. Shows considerable original

finish. Model 1849.

SCARCE LITTLE COLT .22 CALIBRE CARTRIGE REVOL-VER. L. 6 in.

7 shot. Round barrel. Brass frame. Bird head grip. GoodCondition.

SHARP 4 SHOT PISTOL. L. 6 in. Cal. .30.

Finely checkered ivory grips. Silver plated frame. ( wear-ing)-

Beautiful little pistol.

ROBBINS AND LAWRENCE “WINDSOR VT.” 5 SHOTHAMMERLESS RING TRIGGER. PERCUSSION PEPPER-BOX. L. 9% in.

Made under Leonard s patent of 1849. In factory conditionwith original bluing. Incised decoration.

SAVAGE PERCUSSION 6-SHOT ARMY REVOLVER. L. 14%in.

Marked “Savage R. F. A. Co. Midlton, Ct.”

.

Good conditionwith some original bluing. Date 1860.

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137.

WHITNEY 6-SHOT PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER. L. 13V2

in. .36 calibre.

Marked i

'E. JVhitney, N. Haven.” New condition.

138. BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF DOUBLE BARREL FLINT LOCKPISTOLS. 1,. 15 in.

Marked “Hewitt Liverpool.” Beautiful walnut half stocks.

Silver plates and name plates engraved with coat of arms.!

9 in. twist steel browned barrels side by side. Side locks,):

gold touch holes.

In very good condition in original deep case with accessories. The)

crest on the name plate is that of the Duke of Athole, to whom these

pistols belonged. Unusual pair of pistols, associated with a famous'Scotch family.

(Illustrated, Plate 8)

139. CASE AND PAIR OF PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS.L. 15l/

2 in.

Half stocks well checkered. Octagonal rifled barrels. Spin-

guards, set triggers. Marked “Fatout A. Paris.” In very good

condition in case with all accessories, marked “Docteur A.

Aubeau." It was often customary for the attending surgeon

to furnish the pistols for a duel. The surgeon would arrive

on the field with the pistols in one hand and bis surgical

case in the other. An unusual outfit.

(Illustrated. Plate 8)

140. FINE LEATHER PISTOL HOLSTER. L. 11 in.

141. SIX SHOT REVOLVER. L. 11 in.

Percusion, octagon bbl. No marks.

142. EARLY AMERICAN POCKET PISTOL. L. 8% in.

Percussion, gooseneck grip, top hammer, no mark.

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143. ENGLISH PERCUSSION FIVE-SHOT POCKET REVOLVER.L., 914 ins.

Tranter’s patent. In case with tools checkered grip.

Original bluing.

As new.

144. TWO PERCUSSION PTSTOLS. L. 5 and 6 in.

Single shot, percussion, concealed triggers, evidently

American make. ( 2 )

145. TWO DOUBLE BARREL POCKET PISTOLS. L. 8 in.

Parallel bbls, gooseneck grips, no marks, evidently

American make. (2)

146. REMINGTON-ELLIOTT FOUR SHOT. L. 5 in.

Under hammer and ring i rigger, inoperative.

147. BRITISH BULL DOG REVOLVER. L. 6 in.

Nickel plated and checkered grip; and two small Belgian

model revolvers, one 64j. ins., one pierced for a saddle cord,

and one lacking I he ejector. (3)

148. CASE AND PAIR OF DOUBLE BBL. PISTOLS. L. 11% in.

One bbl. rifled and the other smooth bore, the lock, etc.,

handsomely engraved, with gold breech band and decoration;

brass tipped ramrods, silver name plate with monogram“N S ’; and polished Circassian walnut checkered gooseneck

grips. Marks: “A V Lebeda a Prague.” The case has nameplate “Nicolaus Stieglitz,” and is of polished mahogany.

(Illustrated, Plate 9)

149. CASE AND PAIR OF LEPAGE DUELLING PISTOLS. L. 15U2in.

Percussion. Finely marked “watered"’ steel octagon barrels;

spur guards, front and rear sights, the metal parts incised

and chiselled; the light brown stocks checkered; of droopingform with oval butts and silver butt caps. Mark: “Le Pageat Paris. In a mahogany case with all accessories.

(Illustrated, Plate 9)

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150. COLT'S PERCUSSION REVOLVER. L. 14 in. Cal. .45.

Brass guard. With fluted cylinder. Officers model. Pat.

1850.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

151. COLT'S CARTRIDGE REVOLVER. L. 13i/2 in.

Government Alteration. 6-shot. Brass mounts and rare

form of ramrod; cylinder carved with naval battle.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

152. REMINGTON REVOLVER. L. 14 in.

6-shct, percussion. Rare ( vre f note ramrod).(Illustrated, Plate 10)

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CONWAY SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 9% in.

Percussion. Masque I Lion I : bbl. keys, butt and name plate

in silver, small bag checkered grip; inlaid medallion“Conuav”

on lock and on the panelled octagon bbl.; no ramrod.(Illustrated, Plate 10)

WARNER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. L. 7% in. Cal. .32.

6 shot. Fine condition.(Illustrated, Plate 10)

COLT SIDE HAMMER POCKET REVOLVER. L. 8 in. Cal.

.28.

Percussion. 5 shot slender indented cylinder; octagon bbl.,

mahogany grip.

Very good condition.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

CIGAR CUTTER PISTOL. L. 6 in.

Rare freak, seldom seen.

( Illustrated, Plate 10)

SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL. L. 15% in.

Marked: ‘\L Broun Fremont.. N. FI.” Percussion. Peepsight. Very rare.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

WATERS PERCUSSION PISTOL. L. 14. in.

Marked “Milbury,Mass., U. S. 1839.” Government Altera-

tion. Side hammer. Swivel ramrod. Fine condition.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

JAPANESE CARTRIDGE PISTOL. L. 9% in.

Curious example, with octagon bbl.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

DOUBLE BARREL SUPERPOSED PERCUSSION PISTOL.L. 7 in.

2 hammers and 2 folding triggers. Rifled bbls., incised

frame; and bag mahogany grip.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

HEAVY ENGLISH MILITARY PISTOL. L. 14 in.

Marked “Tower, 1855.” Crown and V R; percussion, curious

swivel ramrod. Set ring in brass capped oval mahoganygrip.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

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162. A SMALL ALL METAL SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 6 in.

Percussion; nicely incised frame, half octagon 3-inch barrel

with cannon mouth, is time-worn, otherwise a good rare little

all metal example.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

163. SCOTCH DOUBLE BARREL SUPERPOSED PERCUSSIONPISTOL.

Marked “Robertson , Glasgow.” Folding concealed trigger;

nicely incised frame and hammer; checkered bag grip; rifled

barrels.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

164. INVENTOR’S MODEL SMALL PISTOL. L. 6y2 in. Cal. .32.

Iwo shot; cartridge; box lock; bird head grip; sheathed I

trigger.

Curious example, marked “Defender•”

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

165. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” LADY’S DOUBLE BBL. PISTOLL. 5 in.

Percussion. Silver mounted with heraldic shield on name i|

plate. Superposed bbls. Folding trigger. Checkered grip:J

deeply rifled bbls.

Very rare lady’s double barrel muff pistol.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

166. PAIR OF FINE UNDERHAMMER PISTOLS.

Percussion. With cleaning rod. Saw-handles of curly ;

maple. Blued bbls.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

167. “ROBBINS & LAWRENCE” PEPPERBOX. L. 9 in.

Strapped and indented brown bbl. ;ring trigger; spui

grip and mahogany butt; engraved frame. In case with ac-

cessories. Fine.

A fine example in fine condition.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

163. SHORT SIGNAL PISTOL. L. 8% in.

Verv large bore. About new.

Mark: ”Mai 1918, Grivolal, Geres, Fils.” Brass frame, ring

butt checkered grip.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

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RIFLE TELESCOPE WITH MOUNTINGS. L. 3U/2 in.

Fine Condition.

Will give infinite pleasure to any one studying birds, small ani-

mals, etc.

(Illustrated, Plate 10)

OLD PERSIAN BODY ARMOR. L. 37 in., H. Min.

The entire surface hand hammered into a figure design

showing a Potentate with attendants, mythological animals,

etc. Ingeniously hinged with hand hammered steel hinges.

(Illustrated, Plate 11)

PERSIAN SMALL SHIELD. Diam. 7 in.

Four round bosses; set in a flower like design in red, inlaid

with brass scrolls and flowers; guarded by an incised brass

band.(Illustrated, Plate 11)

CARVED ORIENTAL AXE WITH DOUBLE BLADE. L. 10i/2 .

Short shaft, entire length 23 in. Snake skin grip, old

plaited flat 8-strand leather strap.

(Illustrated, Plate 11)

FINE OLD YATAGHAN. L. 27 in.

Crotch grip mounted in carved and bossed brass.

(Illustrated, Plate 11)

HALBERD HEAD. L. 20 in.

Long leaf shape; the hilt split for the insertion of the shaft.

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175. CARVED IVORY SHEATH FOR SHORT SWORD.Deeply carved with t lie Boys Festival. Contains imitation

sword.

176. DAGGER WITH CARVED IVORY HILT. L. lO 3^ in.

Ivory cap of hilt missing.

177. JAPANESE SHORT SWORD.Narrow blade, lacquer scabbard, carved bronze mounts.

Lacks the small knife, or Kodzuka.

178. PAIR OF OLD CHINESE SWORDS. L. 22 in.

Tortoiseshell sheaths, carved brass sleeves and tips (onei

tip missing) short quillons, reeded grips and pommel leaf-

shape, carved with characters.

Rare in pairs.

179. CHINESE SWORD. 25i/2 in.

The blade is rust-pitted hut the hilt is a very fine exampleof carving as a Dragon head, with silver comb, teeth and

mouth-rim on teakwood; with “S ' shape flat quillons.

180. ORIENTAL DAGGER. L. 10/2 in.

Short grooved blade set in relief brass mount inlaid with

silver or metal in relief, interesting carved hard wood short

grip with carved brass cap and band.

181. TWO ORIENTAL DAGGERS. L. 10^4 and 9)4 in.

Similar to the preceding, one has the hilt damaged. (2)

182. TWO CANNON MODELS. L. 8 and 8% in.

One of slender bronze, one 8 in.; the other much larger,

length 8 3/j in., diam. 3 ins. No carriages. (2)

183. SWORD AND LEATHER SHEATH. L. 37 in.

Hilt with bronze guarding strip and butt.

184. U. S. OFFICER S SWORD. L. 38 in.

Beautifully decorated blade, wire wrapped grip, heart shape

brass guard, brass quillons, and oval brass pommel.

185. LONG SWORD PROBABLY SPANISH. L. 37 in.

Bronze hall knop and open wheel-like guard and quillons,

incised blade (nicked).

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186. THREE EDGED SHORT SWORD. L. 24 in.

Brass mounts, brass bail pommel, short quillons and flat

drooping guard. Rust pitted.

187. FRENCH THREE EDGED RAPIER. L. 36% in.

Carved brass ball pommel, short quillons and double oval

guard in a renaissance pattern; wire wrapped hilt loose.

188. A SCOTCH DAGGER. L. U% in.

Short brass quillons; and line buckhorn hilt with brass

cap.

189. BAYONET. Dated 1779.

Incised No. 43 V C I C in a shield.

190. TWO SWORD BAYONETS. L. 27 in.

Ribbed brass grip on one; the other marked 4/Ye d’Arnies

do St Etienne, Juin 1878 (metal sheath). (2)

191. LONDON POLICE “BILLY”. L. 18i/2 in.

Monogram of Queen Victoria “V R” and the letters S Cpainted in yellow on a blue ground.

192. BRASS POWDER HORN. L. 8in.

Pear shape, with one side flat, original cord.

193. FINE EARLY ITALIAN SWORD. L. 40 in.

Slender bevelled double edge blade oval steel guard withpierced lattice band at the edge; short quillons and urn shapedpommel; all adorned with bands of small steel bosses, handforged.

Very fine example.(Illustrated, Plate 12)

194. UNUSUALLY FINE SWORD. L. 36.

Polished steel blade bevelled and incised. Silver leaf

shaped guard, short quillons, fist guard, reeded sepentine grip

and crown shape pommel of silver. Very fine quality of steel.

(Illustrated, Plate 12)

195. EARLY ITALIAN SWORD. L, 38 in.

Narow flat bevelled blade, incised at the hilt, which is

bronze wire plaited and wrapped; the guard is hammered in

relief with medallion heads repeated in the crown shape pom-mel and tip.

(Illustrated, Plate 12)

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196. SPANISH SWORD DATE ABOUT 1775. L. 38 ins.

Tricorne blade, having shield with inscription set in chased

and engraved scroll work; leaf shape iron guard and slender

fist guard, short quillons and pear shaped pommel all thick-

ly inlaid with gold flowers on all sides. The sheath is of

leather in a gold pattern to match and the hook of iron also

exquisitely inlaid.

Very fine example, particularly as an example of gold inlaid into

iron.

107. TOLEDO BLADE SIGNED PEDRO DEL MONTE. L. 38 in.

Slender four-sided blade, incised and marked on either side“Toledo” and “Pedro del Monte”. Oval silvered guard with

picot edge exquisitely chased and with sunburst in relief; the

hilt panelled in diamond pattern, repeated in the oval pommel.(Illustrated, Plate 12)

198. BEAUTIFUL LITTLE DAGGER. L. 12 in.

Double edged at tip; with sheath; the grip of horn inlaid

with silver and having drooping silver cap, with cord attach-

ment.(Illustrated, Plate 12)

199. DAGGER WITH BRONZE FIGURE HANDLE. L. 11 in.

The blade inlaid in designs in gold with the monogram“AC”; the hilt being a nude of Daphne entwined in a laurel.

(Illustrated, Plate 12)

200. FENCING SET.Pair of steel fencing foils, with buttons, set of fencing

MASQUES AND GLOVES. (6 pcs. )

The masques are leather bound netting and the gloves are

of chamois. 1 6 pcs.

)

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201. PAIR OF FRENCH FENCING FOILS. L. 42 in.

Wire wrapped grips, buttons; Mark: Acier B<>del.

202. FRENCH FENCING FOIL, MASQUE AND GLOVE. (3)

203. U. S. OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD. L. 37 in.

Metal sheath; as new, with wire wrapped and sharkskin hilt;

carved brass guard and pommel.

204. SWORD.Silver Rooster’s Head hilt with simili-ruby eyes; curved

quillons and checkered grip.

203. MACHETE WITH HORN GRIP. L. 29 in.

Very broad blade, being 3]/2 inches at the tip.

206. SHORT SWORD. L. 19i/2 in.

Lion-head grip. Silver mounted. Horn grip ending in a

silvered lion head; leather scabbard with tip of the same

and silvered band.

207. MACHETE. L. 32. in.

Unusual blade, being leaf shape, and one side curved. Horngrip.

208. SHORT MACHETE. L. 23 in.

Stamped leather scabbard.

209. SWORD BAYONET. I,. 30 in.

Unusual type having a square open guard like a sword,

double edge blade.

210. MACHETE WITH HORN GRIP. L. 28y2 in.

Short broad blade, 4 inches wide near the tip.

211. SHORT SWORD ARTILLERY SLIDE ARM. L. 24% in.

Saw-tooth blade. Reeded bronze grip; short quillons andcrown pommel.

212. MACHETE WITH HORN GRIP. L. 28% in.

Saw-handle pommel, narrow drip channel.

213. GERMAN SAW-TOOTH BAYONET AND SHEATH OFLEATHER. L. 24 in.

From Charleroi. With slip showing history wound roundthe brass hilt.

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214. MACHETE. L. 23 in.

Horn grip and fitted with a leather belt attachment.

213. SWORD ARTILLERY SIDE ARM. L. 23 in.

Leather scabhard. Cartouche with “P. D. L.”, brass grip,

ribbed, and quillons.

216. SWORD. ARTILLERY SIDE ARM. L. 25 in.

Leather scabbard. New. Rare in this condition, withbrass quillons and scale finished brass grip with crown pom- i

mel. Made by James M. Chicory.

217. MACHETE WITH HORN GRIP. L. 25 in.

Curved blade, wide at the tip.

218. U. S. HOSPITAL CORPS SPADE-KNIFE. L. 13i/2 in.

Mark: U. S. Springfield Watervliet Arsenal”. Leather scab-

bard, and brass belt hook.

219. IT. S. KNIFE BAYONET. L. 14 in.

Double edged reaping book point. In metal sheath.

220. PLUG BAYONET. L. 13 in.

Ebony brass-tipped grip, short “S” shape quillons; nomarks. Leather scabbard.

Very rare. Used on wheelocks and very early arms.

221. GERMAN OFFICER’S TRENCH BAYONET-DAGGER. L.

lV/2 in-

Metal sheath and checkered grip. World War. New.

222. BOWIE KNIFE. L. 12 in.

Leather sheath, brass tipped square form handle.

223. OLD TIME AMMUNITION ABOUT 50 ORIGINAL PACKAGES.Very unusual Creedmore (Sharp’s Rifle) 44-60. Maynards

Metallic; Sharp’s 40 and 44 Calibre; Martini-Henry (1874)

Paper Cartridges; Allen .44 Cal. Army; Allen & Wheelockcartridges for Pond & Eagle revolvers (loading from front of

cylinder); Colts Revolving Rifle cartridges (paper) etc.

It is now almost impossible to obtain these specimens, whendesired.

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124. COLLECTION OF ABOUT 300 CARTRIDGES, PERCUSSIONCAPS, BULLETS, ETC.

A similar and fine lot.

25. AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY SABRE. L. 42% in.

Pierced iron guard and quillons in one, indented woodhandle for cord, and oval steel knop.

Captured from Hessian Troops at Trenton.

(Illustrated, Plate 13)

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226. CAUCASIAN SWORD. L. 38 in.

Dated 1656. With double blood-drip channels either side

the fine slightly curved blade. Old leather scabbard, ap-

parently original, having silver band; the grip with bands of

silver inlay and wire of exquisite workmanship; the pommelas a bird’s head (and deeply cleft) of silver chased and en-

graved.(Illustrated, Plate 13)

227. SCOTCH BASKET-HILT SWORD. L. 36 i/2 in.

From battle-field of Colloden.

Deep blood drip channel in the blade; the basket guard

almost enclosed, iron grip and half spool pommel.(Illustrated, Plate 13)

228. MACHETE. L. 31.

Stamped leather scabbard; horn grip with extended tip.

(Illustrated, Plate 13)

229. SWORD. ARTILLERY SIDE ARM. L. 28 in.

Bronze hilt carved with relief of Trophies; deep blood

drip channels and a double curved blade.

(Illustrated, Plate 13)

230. SWORD. SHORT SWORD DOUBLE EDGE. L. 22i/2 in.

Artillery Side Arm with short square carved brass quillons;

deeply ribbed grip and lozenge shape carved pommel.Mark: Pasta Lundi, B.

(Illustrated, Plate 13)

231. SCARCE DAHLGREN SHORT SWORD-BAYONET. L. 17 in.

Extremely rare, brass mounts.(Illustrated, Plate 13)

232. SCOTCH SKENE DHU.Bevelled and double edge. Brass mounted. Wood scab-

bard set with oval brass medallions on bands; short carved

upturned brass quillons; reeded ebony grip and lozenge shape

brass pommel.(Illustrated, Plate 13)

233. HUNTING KNIFE. L. 10 in.

Buck horn handle. In Indian sheath with beaded border.

(Illustrated, Plate 13)

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234.

235.

236 .

237.

238 .

239.

240.

241.

MEXICAN BOWIE KNIFE. L. 11% in.

Mark on red leather sheath “I X L and on the knife,

“Wostenholm, Washington Works, Sheffield.” Buck horn grip

with carved german silver tip and quillons.

(Illustrated, Plate 13)

BOWIE KNIFE.

Buck horn handle, brass mounted, long ball-tip “S quil-

lons.. Leather scabbard. “For the Gold seekers protection ,

on the blade.(Illustrated, Plate 13)

SPANISH PLUG BAYONET. L. 12i/2 in.

Ivorv grip, brass tipped, double edge.

Very rare. Used on wheelocks and very early arms. Mark, Alca-

zar Sarazon.(Illustrated, Plate 13)

U. S. WORLD WAR (1918) KNUCKLE KNIFE DAGGER.Metal scabbard. Bronze hilt. New; rare, but few were

made.(Illustrated, Plate 13)

PISTOLS

FRENCH GOVERNMENT CAVALRY PISTOL. L. 10.

Percussion (Alteration) Marked: 1813 and Mnf inv. St

Etienne. Ramrod, brass mounts, swinging ring in the bird

head butt.

SHORT FRENCH GENDARME PISTOL. L. 10.

Percussion. (alteration): steel mounts, ramrod; mark Mfde Mnuherge.

FRENCH GENDARME SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 10 in.

Percussion. Fine condition. Good clear proof marks,ramrod and side hammer.

FRENCH SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 11 in.

Percussion (Alteration). Bird's head butt. Brass cap andmounts, no ramrod and slight repair to stock.

FRENCH NAVY PISTOL. L. 14 in.

Model 1819. Percussion. With belt hook and ramrod.Stock dented, and small piece at grip missing.

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248. FRENCH NAVY PISTOL. L. 12 in.

Percussion. Model 1837 (1851). Brass mounts, ring bird-

head butt; swivel (chain) ramrod; belt hook, good proofmarks and iV/’re N’le de Chatellerault” on the lock.

244. FRENCH TARGET PISTOL. L. 10 in.

Percussion; spur guard octagon bbl., front and rear sights,

fluted butt; and half stock ending in a carved Dragon’s headwith ebony eyes.

245. LARGE SINGLE SHOT MILITARY PISTOL. L. 14 in.

Percussion. The large bore and heavy barrel is strappedto the stock with a carved brass sleeve; brass trigger guard,

and fluted grip with flat carved brass cap. Mark “C. 18.”

216. LARGE SINGLE SHOT MILITARY PISTOL. L. 15.

Percussion Mark Suhl 1852. With crown; the cap is pro-

tected by a false trigger opposite the trigger. Brass mounts.

247. LARGE SINGLE SHOT MILITARY PISTOL. L. 15 in.

Percussion. Belgian Flat-butt with set ring, brass mounts,

full stock. Proof marks.

248. ENGLISH SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 9 in.

Percussion. With Belt Hook and octagon barrel; checkered

gooseneck grip, silver name plate, incised lock and tang.

249. ENGLISH FLINT LOCK PISTOL. L. lli/2 in.

Mark: Griffin & Tow. The old Highwayman uTo Obey.”

Flint lock; stock is cracked and part of guard missing; brass

mounts.

250. ENGLISH DUELLING PISTOL. L. 1634 in.

Percussion. Maker “Lewis and Tomes.” Octagon bbl., spur

guard, safety, checkered gooseneck grip, incised frame, silver

name plate, no ramrod.

251. LARGE “RASHMORE” ENGLISH PISTOL. L. 18 in.

Belt hook. Flint lock. Brass mounts, ramrod, marked:Rashmore, warranted.

252. SMALL BRASS CANNON BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOL.L. 6V

2 in.

Top action and bag grip.

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253. SMALL AMERICAN SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 5in.

Cartridge. Mark UE. Allen Co” 1865. Front and rear sights,

barrel slides to left; bird-head butt.

254. ALLEN & THURBER SMALL SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 6V2Percussion. Flat top hammer. Half octagon bbl., inop-

erative.

255. ALLEN & THURBER DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION PIS-

TOL. L. 914 in.

Single trigger. Scarce. The bbls. from one piece of steel;

very short hag grip; practically an all metal pistol.

256. ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX. L. V/2 in.

Six shot with thumb hammer; rare hut inoperative; strap-

ped cylinder.

i

257. SHORT ALLEN THURBER & CO. PEPPERBOX. L. 6i/2 in.

Five shot double action; top snap; carved frame.

258. ALLEN THURBER & CO. PEPPERBOX. L. 6% in.

Five shot, solid bbl., top snap, bag grip.

j' *

|259. ASHTON SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 10 in.

Percussion half octagon blued and rifled barrel, goose neckgrip. Mark: Ashton.

260. SMALL AMERICAN SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. iy2 in.

Cartridge, indented action, bird head butt, No. 325.

>61. SMALL AMERICAN SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 6% in.

Percussion; cannon form all steel (except butt), top

hammer. No. 535.

>62, BACON UNDERHAMMER PISTOL. L. 9 in.

Percussion; short “bag"’ handle, incised frame, half octagon

bbl., front and rear sights, No. 65, mark: Bacon & Co. Nor-wich, C T.

[263 UNITED STATES MARTIAL PISTOL.Mark U. S. “/. N. Johnson ”, Middleton Conn., 1855. Per-

cussion. Swivel ramrod, brass mounts.

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264. MANHATTAN PEPPERBOX. L. 7% in.

Double action; 6 shot, indented bbl., top snap; short wal-

nut grip.

265. MANHATTAN SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 7V2 in.

Flat top hammer. D. A. percussion. Bag grip, half octagon

bbl., mark: Manhattan Mfg Co., New York.

266. J. M. MARLIN SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 5 in.

Cartridge; brass frame; bird bead butt. Mark: 0 K J. M.

I

Marlin , New Haven, Conn.

267. REMINGTON-BEALS PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL. L. 8

in.

Five shot. With outside cylinder pawl; sheathed trigger.

268. REMINGTON SMALL DOUBLE BARREL DERINGER. L. 5

.41 calibre. Superposed bbls. New condition. Nickled.

269. DOUBLE BARREL REMINGTON BREVET PISTOL. L. 10V2in.

Mark also “Brevet Nagant Blued parallel bbls. and frame;

checked grip and ring butt. No 1075 and a fine example.

270. SIGNAL PISTOL. L. 3214 in.

Maker: Amer. Orel. Co., blued barrel and brass frame.

“Mark II,” 1900. About new.

271. LARGE GERMAN SIGNAL PISTOL. L. 14*4 in.

Blued steel frame, ring guard, ring butt. Fine condition.

272. SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 10 in.

Remington type. Original bluing. Cannon mouth, front

sight. Checkered walnut grip with ring butt and spur guard.

273. SMALL STEVEN'S TARGET PISTOL. L. 9 in. Cal. .22.

About new. Nickled finish and long blued bbl.

274. STEVEN’S. LORD MODEL. TARGET PISTOL. L. 22 in.

With metal shoulder stock. Cartridge. Nickled frame and

spur guard.

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75. “LADY'S SOUTHERNER” DERINGER.Brown Mfg. Co. Iron frame. Cartridge, silver mounts

(worn )

.

76. LONG UNDERHAMMER SHOTGUN PISTOL. L. 21 in.

Percussion. Short gooseneck grip with shoulder stock slot,

re-inforced brass band at breech.

77. UNDERHAMMER PISTOL. L. 9 in.

Percussion, with curly maple “bag” handle; half octagon

small rifled barrel and spur trigger.

78. FRANK WESSON POCKET RIFLE. L. 33% in.

With metal shoulder stock. Cartridge; needs cleaning.

19. SMALL BRASS FRAME SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 7 in.

Cartridge, octagon bbl.

10. SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. L. 7% in.

Octagon bbl.; goose neck checkered grip; with silver nameplate.

31. UNDERHAMMER PISTOL. L 8% in.

Saw handle; with goose neck grip; half octagon bbl. Spurtrigger, inoperative.

12. UNDERHAMMER PERCUSSION PISTOL. L. 9 in.

Trigger guard is main spring. Octagon bbl.; silver shield

name plate; one key-brad guard missing; bag handle.

53. DOUBLE SUPERPOSED BBL. PERCUSSION PISTOL.

“London” Belt hook, checkered (worn) bag grip with

name plate; deeply rifled bbls.

54. SMALL SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 5% in.

D. A. Percussion, top snap, inoperative, nicely incised in-

cluding twist barrel, short bag grip.

55. SHORT SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. L. 9 in.

Large bore. Percussion. Belgian proof marks, nicely check-

ered grip and oval german silver capped butt.

56. VEST POCKET PERCUSSION PISTOL. L. 4% in.

“Bag” handle, top action, engraved frame.

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MEDALS, ETC.

287.

MINIATURE GERMAN IRON CROSS. 2x2.Found on World War Battlefield near Mt. Faucon.

(Illustrated, Plate 14)

288. MINIATURE CANNON MODEL. L. 2 in.

On wood carriage, delightful little piece, perfect model.(Illustrated, Plate 14)

289. FRENCH GOVERNMENT MEDAL. Diam. 2% in.

Gold bronze by Ch. Pillet. Signed to commerorate (Vei

dun) “on ne passe pas” 1916.

(Illustrated, Plate 14)

290. GERMAN-SILVER FLINT STRIKER TINDERBOX. L. 2 ii

Small, like a reeded oval snuff box.(Illustrated, Plate 14)

291. BRASS AND COPPER CIGAR LIGHTER.Made by German prisoners in France, as a book.

(Illustrated, Plate 14)

292. MINIATURE REVOLVER. L. U in.

Gold plated with pearl grip.

(Illustrated, Plate 14)

293. MINIATURE REVOLVER. L. 1% in.

Gold, with ring for fob attachment.(Illustrated, Plate 14)

294. MINIATURE PISTOL REVOLVER. L. 1% in.

Pearl grip and safety attachment.(Illustrated, Plate 14)

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295. SMALL VERDUN MEDAL. Diam. 1 in.

Gold bronze, 1916. Head of Joan of Arc. Signed Vernier,

Twin Towers on reverse; with text (leaflet) accompanying

excessively rare. ( 2pcs.

)

(Illustrated, Plate 14)

REVOLVERS, ETC.

296. DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. L. 9 in. Cal. .22.

Nine shot. Octagon bbl. Indented cylinder deeply curved

checkered grip and ring butt.

Marked “J. Blanch. London.”

297. BRITISH BULL DOG REVOLVER. L. 6V2 in. Cal. .44.

Five shot. Nickeled. Checkered hard rubber grip. Mark“British Bull Dog.”

298. “KERR” REVOLVER. L. 11 in.

Mark “James Kerr & Co., London.” Six shot. Large, blued

octagon bbl., indented cylinder, checkered grip with ring butt.

A favorite Confederate weapon.

299. PIN-FIRE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. L. 7 in.

Six shot, folding trigger; bag grip.

300. SMALL FRENCH PINFIRE REVOLVER. L. 6i/2 in. Cal. .32.

Six shot. Folding trigger. Bag shape checkered grip; with

set cord attachment.

301. SMALL LEFAUCHEAUX REVOLVER. L. 7i/2 in.

Six shot, pin-fire. Folding trigger; incised frame andcylinder, saw-handled checkered walnut grip.

302. FINE LEFAUCHEAUX PIN-FIRE REVOLVER. L. liy2 in.

Six shot; Blued bbl. and blued engraved cylinder; the “saw-

handle” carved in relief ; other parts carved and nickeled in-

cluding the ring butt.

Vf.ry fine example factory new. In case with cleaning rod.

303. LE PAGE REVOLVER. L. 9 in.

Six shot, ring trigger; saw handle and ring butt, incised,

pitted. Mark: “Le Page Moutier Mre B'te a Paris.”

Rare and interesting form of the famous Le Page pocket revolver.

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30 k LARGE FRENCH REVOLVER. L. 1 114 in.

Pin-fire, six shot. Blued. Spur trigger guard, oval metalbutt cap with ring.

305. LADY'S MUFF DOUBLE ACTION FRENCH REVOLVER. L.

5 in. Cal. .22.

Five shot. Blued; long indented cylinder, unusual folding

trigger, pierced so that it can be pulled with a cord.

306. LUGER HOLSTER STOCK. L. 14 in.

Wood, as new.

307. COLT’S POCKET PISTOL. L. 9 in. Cal. .31.

Five shot, cartridge. Government alteration: nickled. Aboutas new. Dated 1872.

308. COOPER PATENT DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOL-VER.

No. 1360. In original cardboard box hut without accessor-

ies. 5 shot. Fine piece.

309. COLT'S REVOLVER. L. 13 in.

Factory alteration. Cartridge; 1871.

310. COLT REVOLVER. L. 13 in.

Alteration. Six shot. Cartridge. Brass mounts and spring

ejector. Mark “Address Col. Sam’l Colt.”

311. COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. L. 14 in.

In holster. Nickled (worn). .44 calibre. Six shot.

312. PAIR CIVIL WAR COLT REVOLVERS. L. 14 in.

Percussion. In holsters.

Carried by Colonel Larnley of Baltimore and returned to his fam-

ily after he was killed in battle.

313. IMITATION COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. L. 11 in.

Interesting piece with carved cylinder octagon barrel, and

the regulation Colt grip of Circassian walnut.

314. SMALL “DEFENDER” CARTRIDGE REVOLVER. L. 6 in.

.22 calibre. 7 shot, bird head butt.

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315. SMALL “DEFENDER” CARTRIDGE REVOLVER. L. 5% in.

.22 Calibre. 7 shot with sight-shield for shoulder stock,

attached. Patent 1877.

316. SMALL “DEFENDER” REVOLVER. L. 5% in.

.22 calibre. 7 shot. Nickeled. Date 1889; Dictator 5 shot

worn.

317. SMALL SIDE HAMMER REVOLVER. L. 5V2 in. Cal. .22.

Model “Forehand & Wads1Vorth.‘,

Seven shot.

318. MANHATTAN POCKET REVOLVER. L. 7 in. Cal. .22.

Seven shot. Nickeled. Sheathed trigger.

319. MANHATTAN PERCUSSION REVOLVER. L. 9V2 in.; Cal. .38.

5 shot. Blued. About as new, with brass mounts, octagon

bbl. and date 1861.l

320. SMALL PRAIRIE KING REVOLVER. L. 5V2 ; Cal. .22.

7 shot, nickeled, factory new, with incised frame and bird-

head grip.

Rare in this condition.

321. RARE REMINGTON-BEALS POCKET REVOLVER. L. 7 ins.

With outside cylinder pawl. In original cardboard boxwith full accessories.

Extremely rare and in tine condition, with blued finish. Dated1856.

322. REMINGTON-BEAL REVOLVER. L. 10V2 ins.; Cal. .38.

Octagon bbl.; 5 shot, percussion, silver plated (a little worn).Very rare size.

323. REMINGTON “BEALS” PERCUSSION REVOLVER. L. 13i/2 in.

Scarce. Six shot, octagon bbl., pyramid front sight; brass

guard.

Scarce type. In good condition.

324. REMINGTON ARMY REVOLVER. L. 14; Cal. .44.

Percussion. In mahogany case with some accessories; bluedfinish; good condition.

325. SHORT REMINGTON CARTRIDGE REVOLVER. L. 8% in.

5 shot, factory altered, tinned for navy. Dated 1865.

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326. REMINGTON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. L. 13 ins.

Six shot; octagon bbl., brass guard.

327. REMINGTON RIDER POCKET REVOLVER. L. 6%; Cal. .32.

5 shot. Nickeled. Factory alteration. About as new. Scarce.

328. REMINGTON-SMOOT REVOLVER. L. 6y2 in.; Cal. .32.

5 shot. Rone handles; nickel finish; sheathed trigger. Scarce.

Indented cylinder, dated 1873.

329. SAN FRANCISCO REVOLVER.D. A. 6 shot. Rare. Irish Constabulary Model with checkered

grip and ring butt: Mark: “JTefi/ey’s Patent” and “N. CurrySi Bro., San Francisco.”

Very rare early Western revolver.

330. SLOCUM REVOLVER (BACON ARMS CO.). L. 71/4 ins.

Reeded and indented cylinder; incised bronze frame, unus-

ual shape mahogany grip. 5 shot, sliding cylinder chambers.

331. “S & W” REVOLVER. L. 7y2 in.; Cal. .32.

Five shot. Nickeled. About new. Concealed trigger. Mark:Smith & Wesson . . . 1871.

332. SMALL “S & W” REVOLVER. L. 6V2 in.

22 calibre. 7 shot. Blued. Indented cylinder, concealed

trigger; bird-head butt. Mark: “Smith Si Wesson . . .1860.”

333. “S & W” REVOLVER. .32 Cal.; L. 7% in.

Early type. Sheathed trigger. Original blueing. 5 shot,

indented cylinder; bird-head grip.

334. DOUBLE ACTION TRANTER REVOLVER. L. 9i/2 in.

In case. 5 shot, cartridge. Double-spur trigger. New, withoriginal blued finish and checkered grip. No. 57800.

FREAK PISTOLS, ETC.

335. PENCIL PISTOL: NICKEL FINISH . L. (entire), 3% ins.

Chambered for Smith & Wesson .32 cartridges.

A curious freak pistol, to be carried concealed in the palm cf the

hand; fired hy squeezing in the hand with the barrel between the

first and second fingers.

Pencil pistols, nickel finish, are quite rare, as but few were made.

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.6 .

7.

8 .

PENCIL PISTOL: BLUED FINISH. Entire Length 3% ins.

Chambered for a Smith & Wesson .32.

Rare little pistol fired by holding in the palm of the hand andpushing spring trigger with two fingers.

REUTHE TRAP PISTOL. L. 10 ins.

Double barrel, with forked bait prong and iron ringed staple.

SHORT SOUTH SEA CLUB. L. 16V2 ins.

Mushroom head, checkered (crude) grip,

il lustrated, Plate 15)

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339. CAT O' NINE TAILS.From a former Delaware States Prison Official.

(Illustrated, Plate 15)

340. LONDON BOBBY'S (POLICEMAN) CLUB. L. 17U, ins.

Painted with gold and green “V. R." and Crown; with ribb<

grip.

(Illustrated)

341. FINE INDIAN BEADED KNIFE SHEATH. L. 9 in.

In bright blue and red and green beads; with stiff rawhit

back; two crosses worked in the centre with different col

blue beads.(Illustrated)

342. OLD CARVED WOOD POWDER POUCH. L. 9 ins.

Round with flat underside; and long neck; top carved as

cross and circle and pin dot ornamentation.(Illustrated)

313. ESQUIMAUX HAND ADZE. L. 9*/2 ins.

Bone handles, with carved bear-head. Hand-forged ste

blade. Rare museum piece. Tied with raw-hide.(Illustrated)

344. OLD TIME BOTTLE REVOLVER FLASK. L. 7 ins.

Amber glass checkered grip.

Very rare form of bcttle. Lettered “Diana Revolver.”(Illustrated)

345. “THE DEFENDER" PIPE AS A SHOTGUN. L. 5% ins.

Briar wood bowl, and quaint hard rubber stem as a shotgu(Illustrated)

346. PIPE AS A PISTOL. L. 9 ins.

Briarwood bowl and hard rubber (pistol) stem.

(Illustrated)

347. JAPANESE FAN DAGGER. L. 13 ins.

The fan sheath lacquered bamboo. Very curious.

(Illustrated)

348. PISTOL-SHAPED SNUFF BOX. L. 4 ins.

Very rare. All metal. Taking the form of a lady’s doub

bbl. derittger; the stock colored brown as wood; the cov

being under the barrels, hinged.(Illustrated)

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9. CURIOUS PERCUSSION BURGLAR ALARM DOOR PISTOL.

L. 7 ins. Evidently to be fitted into the knob.(Illustrated)

0. STEEL TOMAHAWK. L. 11 ins.

Two unusually small bayonets, one with leather sheath.

L. 8 j/2 and 13 ins. 3 pieces.

(Illustrated)

jl. BRASS CANNON FLINT-LOCK. L. 8y2 ins.

(Illustrated)

’. BRASS KNUCKLES. L. 3% ins.

Fan shape; hand forged. Rare form.(Illustrated)

1. HEAVY BRASS KNUCKLES.The finger holes like signet rings in fan shape. Hand forged,

rare early form.(Illustrated)

J,

SMALL BURGLAR ALARM DOOR PISTOL.

Percussion, with swivel screw for attaching.

(Illustrated)

. PAIR MEXICAN SPURS.

As new.( Illustrated)

I

. BURGLAR’S IRON “BILLY.”Early form with leather thong.

(Illustrated)

. GERMAN “BLACK JACK.” L. 9 ins.

Dumb-bell shape, with looped handle. Used by reeonnais-

anee parties.

(Illustrated)

S. “BLACK JACK.” L. 8% ins.

Woven black with loaded pear shape end, and spiral grip.

(Illustrated, Plate 15)

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