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1017 - HENRY RIFLE, FACTORY ENGRAVED.
In my experience, there is no other antique that continues to increase in value at consistently higher levels than the Henry Rifle. I have always struggled with the rapid price increases of these guns and seldom purchase one for re-sale, as I've often thought there must be a point where they will hit their peak in popularity and I might somehow be left holding-the-bag on several expensive rifles with no one to sell them to. The Henry Rifle continues to prove me wrong. (As it has been doing for over 25 years). Among both Civil War and Antique Arms collectors, the Henry seems to offer an endless promise of appreciation in popularity and value to those lucky few who own one. This one is factory engraved by Hogson and has many fine features. The barrel is extremely sharp and crisp in terms of its edges and markings and is in a light brown to dark grey patina. The white background in the photos make the steel barrel appear lighter in color than it actually is. The frame is gorgeous, showing generous amounts of original silver plating mixing with a beautifully untouched nutty brass patina. The engraving is of standard Hogson type. The wood on this gun has been heavily weathered and needs some TCL of some cleaning of old grease and grime and then maybe some hand-rubbing with oil to bring back the finish to the deluxe burl walnut stock. As the wood shows honest wear and is quite acceptable, I will leave any wood care up to the buyer. All-in-all, this is a very fine gun and priced way below what one may expect to pay at auction or a gun show.
SOLD !
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1012 - CIVIL WAR ERA WHITWORTH RIFLE.
This outstanding Whitworth is suffixed to date 1863. It is in wonderful, untouched condition retaining near mint wood, 90%+ original finish to the barrel, traces of case colors on its frame and a mint bore. It is outfitted for match competition and is truly a wonderful example of one of the most accurate and desirable vintage Civil War weapons.
SOLD !
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1012-1 - CIVIL WAR WHITWORTH RIFLE.
See above for item, description and price.
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1007 - EXTREMELY RARE, CIVIL WAR VINTAGE KERR SNIPERS RIFLE.
This is a beautiful and rare Kerr's Patent Rifle that is a cross between a Match and Military Match Rifle. Some of this type of Rifle are reported to have been used by Confederate troops during the war, but not with these special sights. This gun also has some extra engraving and other fine features that make it a very rare configuration to include a 38" barrel. This is a very are and collectible Civil War vintage Rifle that would be perfect for those that collect only the finest sniper rifles.
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1000 - CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABRE BY H. MARSHALL, ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
This is probably the finest known example. It came direct to auction from the descendants of a Pennsylvania soldier who brought it home with several other artifacts and war trophies. The entire collection was sold at auction over 10 years ago, at which this sword was the highlight. It has been displayed many times in a glass case at shows in Gettysburg, Richmond, Nashville etc., never before offered for sale to the public. I stepped up to the plate to buy this as I enjoy owning, examining and selling the best items available. The best way to learn about these artifacts is to own them. In my minds eye, the best ones to own are those few examples by which all others can be judged in terms of their architecture and materials. It educates and rewards the brain that an expert cannot do with a book or explanation. In fact, I have long ago determined that most of the true experts are long gone.
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965 - MODEL 1866 "YELLOW-BOY" WINCHESTER CARBINE.
As most of you know, I don't handle many Winchesters, but when I do, they are nice. Excellent to near mint wood and prox. 50% original blue mixing with untouched brown patina. Untouched with very few handling marks. It's just great.
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964 - EARLY AMES STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.
Yes collectors, this is the early one with heavy scabbard and early blade etch. One of the best we've ever seen.
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959 - FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT, MODEL 6A WITH SPECTACULAR ORIGINAL RAISED-CARVED IVORY GRIPS. CASED WITH ALL ACCESSORIES.
I can't tell my clientele how rare this gun is, I can only make the attempt. This rare little gun is absolutely wonderful, and although not mint, it does retain most of its original finish, about 90% on the frame and barrel lug, 30% on the round barrel and 60% mottled case-colors on the rammer and lever. The balance is an untouched medium brown patina. The engraving is late vine as is pretty much standard in this late serial range for the Root models. The grips are outstanding and rare. Only a handful of true, Colt Factory raised carves are known to exist for this model, and this is one of them with the Eagle and Snake motif. They have a small chip in the front toe. The gun is in its original casing, which in itself is very rare in the 4-1/2" form. The box and accessories are in very fine to excellent condition and I will attempt to get a photo of these up on the site in the next day or two. This is a classy set and priced way under what you might have to pay at auction.
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955 - CONFEDERATE KERR REVOLVER IN NEAR MINT, UNFIRED CONDITION. HANDS-DOWN, THE BEST KERR KNOWN TO EXIST.
This gun doesn't need much of a description. It retains most all (99%) finish inside and out and has a trace of a JS and Anchor marking.
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923 - EXQUISITE, UNFIRED, MUSEUM QUALITY PEPPERBOX. ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN AND IT IS IDENTIFIED.
This little beauty is in near mint condition as is its original casing and all accessories. It is the best I have ever seen and is ID'd in Indian Ink on the bottom of the case. It's original owner, C. H. Smith of Cooperstown, New York saw service with Battery "M" of the 3rd New York Light Artillery. It joined the regiment February 22, 1862, and served in North Carolina, and the 18th Corps, from March, 1862; at and near Fort Monroe, Va., from October, 1863; in Heckman's Division, 18th Corps, from January, 1864; in the 1st Division, 18th Corps, from March,
1864; in the 3d Division, 18th Corps, Army of the James, from May, 1864; in the Artillery Brigade, 18th Corps, from June, 1864, and in that of the 24th Corps from December, 1864.
Commanded by Capt. John H. Howell, it was mustered out at Richmond, Va., June 26, 1865. Needless to say, Smith didn't take his fine little Pepperbox with him.
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921 - ONE-OF-A-KIND, SPECTACULAR, PRESENTATION GRADE SAUERBIER CAVALRY/STAFF OFFICERS SWORD OF DANIEL HART OF THE 7TH NEW JERSEY.
This sword is an old friend that has "come home to roost". It's unique combination of features including silver-plated pewter grip, silver-foiled scabbard, fire-blued and gold washed blade, etch presentation and history make it one of the rarest and most desirable of swords and possibly the rarest configuration of Sauerbier known to exist, even topping the famed Kilpatrick Cavalry Sabre of similar (but not as pretty) design. I have found the Sauerbier to be the most interesting of American made Civil War swords as it seems each and every sword is slightly different from the next. I'm putting this beauty in my little pile of collectables but would love to hear of any others that might be similar or considered unusual. If you have or know of one, give me a call.
NOT FOR SALE
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920 - SIMPLY OUTSTANDING COLT "ETCHED-PANEL" SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.
This is simply the best "Etched-Panel" S/A I have seen for under $25,000.00. It is another item recently found at the Gettysburg Civil War Show last week, and thankfully they now allow items made up to 1898 or I would never have seen it. I was also able to trade into this gun with a good dealer-friend from NYC, so I can pass the savings on to its future owner. This great Single Action shows prox. 70% original blue and case-colors on the cylinder and frame, respectively and generous traces on its barrel. The ejector-rod housing shows most of its blue and the screws are near perfect showing lots of finish. The grips are near mint and most of the blue remains in the bore and chambers!!! It also has the best, deepest, 100% original etched panel that I have ever seen. It's in the 52XXX range and would be hard to duplicated at my price.
SOLD !!!
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897 - BEAUTIFULL, EARLY CIVIL WAR DRUM WITH NEW YORK REGIMENTAL BANNER.
This is without a doubt, the finest condition drum we have ever handled and it is in "world-class" condition. It is filthy dirty, but retains 98% of its original hand painted eagle motif. It still retains original heads and snare with a perfect makers label in the interior -"William Hall & Son/Manufactures of MILITARY and Toy drums/Musical Instruments/543 Broadway/New York". Hall received a Federal contract for regulation drums in 1861. The rope and a few leathers appear to have been replaced during its period of use. This drum is outstanding.
SOLD !!!
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889 - CIVIL WAR AND SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PRESENTATION SWORDS OF J. WARREN KIEFER.
This lot, 889 consists of 2 swords belonging to Kiefer. First up is his Non-regulation Staff & Field Officers sword presented by the officers of the 110th OVI. The second is his model 1860 S&F General Officers Sword presented by friends in Washington DC at his appointment of Major general of Volunteer Troops in Cuba during the Spanish American War. Kiefer had a spectacular Military and Political career. You can Google him for more information on his historic life.
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888 - SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
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