Auction No. 101 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
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Auction No. 101 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 800 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Winchester Model 75 Sporter Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
Low Est: 1500High Est: 2000
serial #87438, 22 LR, 23 3/4" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this classic rimfire sporter retain about 98-99% original blue with a few light handling marks and some very light fading along the edges. The checkered walnut stock rates excellent and has a few light dings and very light scratches. The wood has some very nice grain that has character. The stock features a capped pistolgrip and the butt has a serrated steel buttplate, which has a few light dings along one edge. Rifle is equipped with the correct style sights, the front sight has a sight hood, and the receiver is factory grooved to accept ring mounts. A single five round magazine and a petite leather sling are included. A terrific 1950's vintage Model 75 in excellent condition that would make a fine shooter or possibly a good investment piece. (46744-2) {C&R}
Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 700High Estimate: 900
Low Est: 1000High Est: 1200
serial #1713597, 16 ga., 28" plain barrel choked modified with a bright excellent bore. This shotgun is in fabulous condition retaining 98% plus original blue on metal surfaces with only loss being from some slight slide wear. The grooved forend rates excellent with 99% original finish remaining and the buttstock is also excellent with 95% original finish remaining with loss due to some superficial scratches and loss along the buttplate. An experienced wood man could likely touch this up and make this gun as-new again. A super clean 1958 production Plain Jane 16 bore model 12. (16738-9) {C&R}
Colt First Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
Low Est: 700High Est: 900
serial #MT11536, 22 Long Rifle, 6 5/8" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1941 manufactured pistol retains about 98% of its original blue finish with some light silvering on the sides of the barrel and high edges along with random light freckling and oxidation blemishes on the metal surfaces. The one piece "Elephant Ear" checkered walnut grips are in very good to excellent condition with scattered light scratches, dents and handling wear. The silver Colt medallions are slightly tarnished but in excellent condition overall and the side grip screw is missing. A well used two tone magazine with correct marking is provided. This is a nice condition first model Woodsman with some honest but light use. (86520-2903) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Colt Officers Model Target Double Action Revolver
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
Low Est: 1200High Est: 1600
serial #327300, 38 Special, 6" barrel with a near excellent bore exhibiting a few isolated areas of oxidation and light pits. This 1911 manufactured revolver retains about 97% original factory blue finish with some light handling wear on the high edges, a turn ring on the cylinder and a few scattered light scratches. The Nitre blue trigger and hammer are starting to thin with some high edge wear and the polished sides of the hammer lightly stained. The un-numbered diamond checkered walnut grips are of the correct configuration. They are in very good to excellent condition with some light handling wear and compression of the diamond points. The barrel on this revolver has the correct Colt address lines but the side is simply marked "Officers Model 38" flanked on both sides by a Maltese cross. The sideplate features a crisp Rampant Colt with intertwined and stylized C. This second issue flat top revolver is equipped with an adjustable bead front sight and adjustable u-notch rear sight. This is a nice solid example of an Officers Model Target revolver. (86678-16) {C&R}
L. C. Smith Ideal Grade Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
Low Est: 1000High Est: 1500
serial #FWE145621, 20 ga., 26" barrels choked about improved cylinder in each with bright excellent bores. The London steel barrels retain 95% plus original blue finish with some very light superficial scratches present. The action and locks feature typical Ideal grade engraving and retain 90% original color case-hardened finish which is vivid on the sides and evenly faded on the belly. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with very good strong checkering. There is a nice old silver shield on the right side of the butt at the buttplate which is engraved "F.W.L. Jr" and is held in place by two small brads and the gun is Hunter One Trigger equipped. The shotgun features a 14 1/4" pull over its original checkered hard rubber buttplate with drops of 1 3/4" and 2 1/2". A sweet little Elsie. (16815-15) {C&R}
L. C. Smith No. 2 Grade Sidelock Double
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
Low Est: 2000High Est: 2500
serial #60735, 16 ga., 28" barrels are choked improved modified and full with bright excellent bores. This is a beautiful L.C. that was likely a damascus gun originally and has since been fitted with a beautiful set of Belgian barrels along with a finely crafted new beavertail forend. The action and stock are all original and the toeline has an oval brass escutcheon that reads "DONATED BY / NAN AND FRANK / PACHMAYR / TO / DUCKS UNLIMITED". The action is engraved in the No. 2 pattern with tasteful light scroll with round panels on each lock with game scenes depicting a quail left and woodcock right. The barrels are proofed with 2 3/4" chambers and are of very nice quality fitting perfectly. The barrels retain 99% original blue finish while the action retains 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% plus original finish remaining. The shotgun handles beautifully with a 14 3/8" length of pull over grooved hard rubber buttplate with drops of 1 5/8" and 2 5/8". This should make someone a great little upland gun. (16759-24)
U.S. Model 1911A1 Pistol By Union Switch & Signal Co.
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 2,500
Low Est: 1200High Est: 1800
serial #1065175, 45 ACP, 5" High Standard barrel with a very lightly frosted bore that bears correct proof and manufacturer markings with a small ring at about the center of the bore and mostly visible on the bottom quarter of the barrel. The arsenal applied Parkerized finish remains in near excellent condition with some light silvering of the high edges, along the bottom of the triggerguard, scattered handling marks and a thinning frontstrap for an overall rating of about 97%. Excellent condition and correct Keyes Fiber Co. checkered grips with reinforced screw holes are installed on the pistol. This 1943 made pistol has correct parts and markings including Lt. Colonel Robert C. Downie's initials and correct proof marks on the slide and frame. Markings remain crisp except the proof mark on the slide that appears to have been poorly stamped with only the upper part of P present. The pistol includes a Risdon Manufacturing magazine with some scattered light oxidation and pitting present on the metal surfaces. (86751-1) {C&R}
U.S. Model 1911A1 Pistol By Remington Rand
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
Low Est: 1000High Est: 1500
serial #1005403, 45 ACP, 5" Flannery barrel with an excellent bore with correct proof and manufacturer markings. The barrel has a circular series of shallow small punch marks on the chamber portion of the barrel that defy explanation. The reapplied arsenal type matte blue finish is in near excellent condition with about 97% remaining. Previous pitting can be seen under the new finish and the high edges are worn to silver with additional light handling wear. This 1943 made pistol has correct Keyes Fiber Co. checkered plastic stocks with reinforced screw holes that rate very good overall with some scattered light dents and scuffs on each panel. The pistol has correct parts and markings including Colonel Frank J. Atwood's initials, Ordnance wheel and proof marks. The pistol includes a lightly oxidized magazine with no marking. (86751-2) {C&R}
U.S. Model 1911A1 Pistol By Colt
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
Low Est: 1500High Est: 2000
serial #744530, 45 ACP, 5" Colt barrel with a lightly frosted bore with correct proof and manufacturer markings. Overall, this 1941 made pistol retains about 99% arsenal applied Parkerized and blue finishes with light handling blemishes and some assembly marks. The slide retains the two tone finish from the heat treating of the front of the slide. The "Coltrock" checkered plastic grips are near excellent condition with a few scattered lightly dented diamond points. The pistol appears to have all correct parts and slide is correctly serial numbered to the gun under the firing pin stop. This Colt has correct markings including Colonel Robert Sears initials in a square box on the frame and correct proof marks on the slide and frame. The markings remain crisp and a single commercial Colt magazine is included. (86724-1) {C&R}
Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 4,500High Estimate: 6,500
Low Est: 4000High Est: 6000
serial #571578B, 44-40, 30" round barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. This is a very crisp and high condition 1873 musket. The barrel and magazine retain 98% plus strong original blue finish overall. The frame retains about 95% bright original blue finish overall with loss due to a little flaking and with some very fine pinprick pitting found in some of those small areas of flaking. There is also a light scratch on the right sideplate that is barely through the finish. The case color on the hammer, lever and buttplate is very strong and is darkening slightly. The loading gate retains a good deal of original fire blued finish. The plain walnut buttstock and full length forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just light handling marks and one notable bruise in left side of forend two inches ahead of action. The musket comes equipped with its original factory sights and sling swivels as well as the original five-piece metal cleaning rod in the butt. A very fine example of the 1873 musket. (16751-7) {C&R}
Winchester Model 71 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
Low Est: 2000High Est: 3000
serial #37129, 348 W.C.F, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this 1953 vintage sporting arm retain about 98% original blue that has some light handling wear and light silvering along a few of the edges. There are also a few spots of very light oxidation staining present. The deluxe checkered walnut stocks rate excellent and have a few light dings and some added lacquer type finish. The short tang buttstock has a capped pistolgrip and the original checkered steel buttplate. The deluxe grade sling swivels are included. Rifle is equipped with what appear to be the original sights, including the front sight hood and the left side of the receiver is factory tapped for a receiver sight. A wonderfully aged rifle that is in excellent condition overall and would make a great sporting rifle still. (46815-54) {C&R}
Winchester Model 64 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
Low Est: 2000High Est: 3000
serial #1783554, 30 WCF, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue, loss due to light fading at the heel of the checkered shallow widows peak buttplate. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock and semi-beavertail forearm rate near excellent overall with a handful of light blemishes and a small spot of flaking at the heel on the left side of the stock and is equipped with an embossed hard rubber gripcap. The front sight hood is present and Super Grade sling swivels are included. An excellent condition Model 64 Deluxe rifle. (56815-29) {C&R}
Lefever Arms Company H Grade Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
Low Est: 2000High Est: 2500
serial #69927, 12 ga, 28" fluid steel barrels choked modified and full with bright about excellent bores showing a small spot of light oxidation just forward of the right chamber. The barrels retain 85-90% smooth original blue with areas thinning to dark gray and showing light silvering at the muzzles and breech edges. A few light surface scuffs and light pinprick oxidation marks are scattered across the surfaces of the barrels and the matted rib. The frame and sideplates exhibit 95% lovely vivid case-hardened color overlaid with areas of older dried lubricant now toning to amber. Light silvering appears at the edges of the fences and at the bottom edges of the frame. Both sideplates feature H Grade light scroll engraved patterns and are crisply marked with the makers name and the Syracuse, N.Y. address. The water table bears a crisp "H" stamping with the cocking hook and ejector cams showing bright original in the white finish. The triggerguard shows 90-95% original blue finish with light silvering at the edges of the bow and at the tang. The checkered capped pistolgrip buttstock and splinter style forearm are in excellent plus condition showing lovely russet brown color under strong original finish with only a few very light impressions and marks of use. Length of pull is 14 1/8" to the grooved hard rubber buttplate with drops of 2 1/2" at the heel and 1 5/8" at the comb. Both the buttplate and the scalloped hard rubber gripcap remain in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. The gun features double triggers, ejectors, cocking indicators and an automatic safety. The lock up remains tight with the release lever slightly to the right of center. In overall excellent plus condition, this is a lovely investment grade Lefever manufactured in 1913. (146775-7) {C&R}
Parker Trojan Boxlock Double Shotgun
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
Low Est: 1500High Est: 2000
serial #199293, 20 ga. on No. 0 frame, 26" barrels choked improved modified and full with bright excellent bores. This is a very nice little Trojan shotgun made with a rib extension. The barrels retain about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish overall. The action retains about 35% original color case-hardened finish with the balance bearing a pleasing smooth gray brown patina. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining on forend and 97% superbly restored finish remaining on the buttstock. All checkering is sharp and crisp and the only way to tell the butt has been refinished is that the finish just doesn't show the age - the fit is absolutely perfect. The shotgun has nice dimensions with a 14 5/8" pull over a grooved buttplate and showing drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". A super little small bore Trojan. (16815-26) {C&R}
Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
Low Est: 2000High Est: 3000
serial #77785, 40-65 WCF, 26"octagon barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. This is a nice standard configuration 1886 rifle. The barrel and magazine retain 95% original blue finish with a little old scattered light surface oxidation present in some areas. The magazine tube is slightly under-rotated and may be a quality replacement. The action retains an even gray brown patina with strong original color in protected areas. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate about excellent with 95% original finish remaining. The rifle is equipped with its original standard open sporting sights and features its original steel crescent buttplate. Overall a good solid 1893 production 1886 rifle. (16801-8) {ANTIQUE}
Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Rifle
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
Low Est: 1000High Est: 1500
serial #5677, 40-60, 28" octagon barrel with full magazine and a very good bright bore. The metal surfaces of this big Lightning rifle retain 95% of an old reapplied blue finish. Metal surfaces show a little light pitting in areas beneath the finish and some edges are ever so slightly softened. Barrel markings remain deep and clear with the caliber marking reading "40-60-260". The plain walnut buttstock and original checkered two-piece forend rate very good plus also having been lightly refinished long ago with some wear and handling marks in the checkering along with some extra finish. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight and a standard open rear sight which is slightly bent. This 1891 production rifle would likely make a nice shooter for the nostalgic hunter or cowboy action enthusiast. (16801-9) {ANTIQUE}
Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
Low Est: 400High Est: 600
serial #43724, 32-20, 26" octagon barrel with full magazine and a rather dark, oxidized bore that shows rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine retain about 50% original blue finish which is thinning evenly and blending with a smooth brown patina. The frame retains about 80% original blue with a strong Rampant Colt on the left side along with some light scratches in the finish. The hammer retains a good deal of original color case-hardened finish which has faded to a smoky pewter color. The plain walnut buttstock and original two-piece checkered forend rate excellent, the buttstock is likely lightly refinished and the toe of the buttplate is proud of the wood. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front and standard open sporting rear sight. Overall a good solid 1890-production Lightning with lots of original finish remaining. (16801-7) {ANTIQUE}
Manhattan Arms Navy Model Percussion Revolver
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
Low Est: 600High Est: 900
serial #2493, .36 cal., 4" octagon barrel with a very good bore which is mostly bright with strong rifling but also with scattered light oxidation and perhaps some light pinprick pitting. The barrel retains about 95% original blue, the loss is due to some light flaking to brown and very light toning to pewter on the sharp edges. The loading lever and ram exhibit some brilliant color case-hardening. The cylinder panel scenes are all vivid and the cylinder itself retains about 20% original blue, the balance toning to a pewter and plum patina which is smooth and pleasing. The frame retains about 97% vivid color case-hardening, muting only slightly, while the hammer is more of a blue-gray case-hardened patina. The triggerguard retains perhaps 50% original silverplate, the balance toning to a goldenrod patina, the backstrap showing perhaps slightly more in the neighborhood of 60%. The one-piece walnut grip rates excellent with much original varnish showing only very light flaking and sharp edge-of-butt wear; it is pencil-numbered to the gun. All of the numbers are matching and the gun times well and locks up tightly however the cylinder stop comes up too soon on the loading notch. Really a super example of the series V with 6-shot, 12-stop cylinder. (36229-156) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Manhattan Arms Navy Model Percussion Revolver
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
Low Est: 2500High Est: 3500
serial #28233, .36 cal., 5" octagon barrel with a very good plus to near excellent bore which is bright with only very lightly scattered oxidation staining and some light pitting. The barrel retains about 92-95% original blue, the loss is due to some flaked areas to brown, a small area of light abrasion on the right diagonal barrel flat and some fading on the left barrel flats. The loading lever and ram retain some very good, muting case colors. The cylinder panel scenes all remain crisp with the cylinder flaked primarily to a pleasing smooth pewter patina retaining trace original blue. The frame shows perhaps 85% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots and has toned and muted in others, the hammer now a mottled smoky case-hardened patina. The triggerguard retains about 90% original silver with toning to goldenrod along its leading edge while the backstrap is primarily a goldenrod patina overall. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good plus to near excellent showing much original varnish with only sharp edge wear; it is pencil-numbered to the gun . A number of the screw slots show some damage but the gun times and locks up well with all matching numbers including the wedge. Really a very nice series III with the seldom-encountered 5" barrel. (36229-117) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Fn Browning Trombone Slide Action Rifle
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
Low Est: 1500High Est: 2000
serial #138325, 22 LR, 22" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97-98% original blue with some light fading along the magazine tube from use. The honey colored French walnut stocks rate excellent and have a few light dings. The buttstock has some light crazing of the lacquer finish. The FN addressed barrel has the original factory sights and mounted to the grooved receiver is a Browning 4X rimfire scope with a crosshair reticle and excellent optics. The limited factory records place the manufacture date at sometime in the mid 1960's, possibly 1965, though the exact year is not known. A really great rimfire rifle package with terrific factory optics and in excellent overall condition. (46812-2)
Fine Belgian Sidelock Double Ejectorgun By H. Mahillion Of Brussels
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 5,500
Low Est: 6000High Est: 8000
serial #6227, 20 ga., 26 3/4" barrels choked improved modified and extra full with bright excellent bores. This is a fabulous Belgian double gun. The barrels are engraved with the maker's name on one side and the address on the other, they have 2 3/4" chambers and are proofed for same. The action and locks feature full coverage fine rose and scroll engraving with "H. MAHILLION" engraved on left lock and "BRUXELLES" on right. The fences are chiseled with relief flower blossoms and the triggerguard and forend metal all show full coverage tight scroll. The barrels retain about 97% original blue overall with all engraved markings remaining crisp and clear. The action and locks retain 95% strong original color case-hardened finish. The finely checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of nicely figured walnut and rate very good with thinning oil finish that should be added to. The checkering is wonderful as is the fit with the grip cap being of horn and the butt being checkered. The shotgun handles beautifully with a 15" length of pull over checkered butt; drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" and it weighs 6 lbs. 4 oz. This shotgun additionally features an articulated front trigger, an automatic safety and gold washed cocking arms and ejector strikers. The toeline of the stock has a gold monogram plate inlaid which is engraved "RSP". The shotgun comes in an old, and possibly original, brass trimmed leather trunk style case with proper period Mahillion paper label inside lid along with an oil bottle, snap caps, key and cleaning implements. The condition of the case is very good plus. Mahillion guns are considered among the finest Belgian guns and this example lives up to that reputation. Truly an extremely fine and wonderful small bore sidelock double ejectorgun. (16776-1) {C&R}
Engraved Tipping & Lawden Model 2B Pepperbox Pistol
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
Low Est: 1200High Est: 1800
serial #5321, 30 RF, 3" barrels with about very good bores which show evident rifling but also with minor pinprick pitting. The barrels retain about 90-92% original blue, the loss toning to some streaky gunmetal gray. There is very light line engraving at the muzzles and breech with stippled grasping areas left and right flanked by some very light scroll. The frame retains about 97-98% original silverplate and is engraved in near overall coverage with loose flowing scroll, geometric borderline and light floral vignettes left and right. The foliate pattern gutta-percha grips rate about very good showing some minor and some moderate wear. The barrel-to-frame lockup seems tight although the barrels are slightly off-face. The spring for the firing pin rotating hand is no longer present so the firing pin does not always rotate however the hammer cocks appropriately; the barrel catch as well is somewhat stiff, likely from hardened oil. The gun comes in a nice oak and burl walnut presentation case with monogram plate atop the lid. The included accessories are a steel wiping rod and the key to the case. The interior of the case appears to be original and there is a small circular makers/retailers label beneath the pistol for I. Hetherington gunmaker in Nottingham. The case itself rates very good with overall minor dings and handling marks from the years, one of the interior covers is missing. Overall a very fine little English pepperbox with a neat retailers label. (36229-261) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Tipping & Lawden Model 2A Pepperbox Pistol
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
Low Est: 2000High Est: 3000
serial #186, 30 RF, 3" barrels with fair bores. The barrel cluster retains about 92-95% original blue, the areas of loss a bright pewter patina, with overall tiny dings and handling marks from the years. The frame retains a similar amount of original silverplate with the sharp edges worn to a dull ocher patina, also exhibiting the minor handling marks and dings that come with the years. The left side of the frame marked with the Tipping & Lawden and Sharp's Patent in a circular stamping. The trigger retains some very good fire temper blue at its root with the hammer showing some vibrant case colors. The checkered walnut grips rate very good with some minor dings and handling marks, they fit very well. The barrel-to-frame lockup is excellent and the gun functions well mechanically. The pistol comes in a nice burl walnut and oak presentation case with monogram plate atop the lid. The accessories include a steel wiping rod, mahogany-handle turnscrew and the key to the case; the case itself rates very good plus overall. An attractive cased Tipping & Lawden overall in a very fine state of condition with some nice accessories. (36229-367) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Tipping & Lawden Model 2B Pepperbox Pistol
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
Low Est: 700High Est: 900
serial #3120, 30 RF, 3" barrels with about very good bores showing some minor pitting. The barrels retain about 95% original blue, the loss being some flaky wear, most prevalent along the left lower barrel. The frame retains about 98% original silverplate, also showing some minor casting flaws in the form of small pits in the area adjacent to the hammer. The left side of the frame is marked in the familiar circular pattern with Tipping & Lawden and Sharp's Patent. The barrel catch shows traces of some pale fire temper blue with some trace case colors on the hammer. The foliate gutta-percha grips rate very good plus to near excellent showing only very light wear. The barrel-to-frame lockup is excellent and the gun seems to function well mechanically. The pistol comes in a walnut and burl presentation case with monogram plate atop the lid. The blue baize lining rates excellent and there is a blued steel ebony-handle turnscrew included. Another interesting inclusion is a small BSA-marked spanner wrench which would accommodate a 1/4" hex nut, its opposite end is a small pin punch about 1/2" long. The case rates very good plus overall with only minor dings and handling marks from the years. A very attractive, un-embellished Tipping & Lawden pepperbox pistol. (36229-368) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Engraved Tipping & Lawden Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 1059)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
Low Est: 3000High Est: 4000
serial #1017, 22 RF, 2 5/8" barrels with about very good bores which show strong rifling but with minor pitting. The barrel cluster retains about 95% of what appears to be original nickel with some light flaking and a few spots of very light pitting. There is simple line engraving at the muzzles with some nice loose flowing scroll at the breeches and stippled thumbprint areas left and right on the barrel flanked by the same nice loose flowing scroll. The frame is engraved overall with loose flowing scroll and background shading. It retains about 5-10% original silverplate, the balance toned to a dull ocher patina. Both hammer and trigger appear to have been nickeled as well retaining much of their original finish. The foliate gutta-percha grips rate very good plus on the right and about very good with the left showing more wear. Barrel-to-frame fit is only slightly loose and the gun functions well mechanically however the hammer spring is somewhat weak. Overall a very attractive example which would look handsome in a period casing. (36229-304) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
