Historic Firearms & Early Militaria
Historic Firearms & Early Militaria
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Description
U.S. Civil War Officer's Frock Coat with Epaulets, Sash, and Gauntlets
Lot # 78 (Sale Order: 76 of 370)
Condition: Fine condition. Body retains a deep blue color with only minimal imperfections. Sash has some fading around knots with some light tears and pulling. Belt retains an attractive luster with some darkening and staining. A difficult coat to improve upon.
EST $1500 - 3000
U.S. Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
Lot # 79 (Sale Order: 77 of 370)
Condition: This gun has seen very little use and remains in excellent condition with a bright shiny bore. The trapdoor and rear tang retain nearly all of the vivid case colors, while the remaining metal parts retain most of the original bright blue finish. The stock rates very good with many small dings and scratches but no major defects.
EST $800 - 1200
Second Type US 1875 Springfield Trapdoor Officer's Rifle
Lot # 80 (Sale Order: 78 of 370)
Includes the original, late production nickel plated brass tipped wooden cleaning rod with nickel jag on opposite end. Only 477 Officer's Rifles were produced at Springfield circa 1875-1885 with only 252 of the "second type" rifles produced. This is a solid example that would be a nice addition to any collection of Trapdoor Springfields.
Condition: Very good. Retains much of the blue on the barrel, which is thinning and fading. Breech block with faded traces of case color. All markings and engraving remain clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent, fine, bright bore. Ramrod ferrule has been reattached to the barrel. Figured stock has been lightly sanded and checkering probably recut at it remains quite crisp. Buttplate very slightly proud of the wood. Stock with some scattered handling marks.
EST $8500 - 12000
Early First Model 1875 Springfield Officers Rifle
Lot # 81 (Sale Order: 79 of 370)
Includes the original, nickel plated brass tipped wooden cleaning rod with nickel jag on opposite end. Only 477 Officer's Rifles were produced at Springfield circa 1875-1885 with only 125 of these "first type" officer's rifles produced. This is a very crisp, clean example that would be a fine addition to any collection of Trapdoor Springfields.
Condition: Very good to fine. Retains some traces of thinning blue on the barrel, which is mixing with a smooth plum brown patina. Lock with some traces of vivid case color, breech block and hammer with significantly more vivid color. All markings and engraving remain clear and crisp. Mechanically functional, crisp action, fine, bright bore. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars, showing some a small area of deeper impact marks around the toe of the butt on the obverse. A lovely example of a scarce, early production officer's rifle.
EST $10000 - 15000
Third Model 1875 Springfield Trapdoor Officers Rifle
Lot # 82 (Sale Order: 80 of 370)
Includes the original, late production brass tipped wooden cleaning rod with brass jag on opposite end. Only 477 Officer's Rifles were produced at Springfield circa 1875-1885 with only 100 of the "third type" M1877/79 pattern rifles produced. This is a crisp, clean example that would be a fine addition to any collection of Trapdoor Springfields.
Condition: Very good to fine. Barrel with much of the blue remaining, showing some thinning and fading. Markings and engraving crisp and clear throughout. Breech block with faded traces of case color and flecks of surface oxidation. Mechanically functional, set trigger needs mechanical attention, fine, bright bore. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks.
EST $10000 - 15000
Martial Colt Single Action Army Battlefield Relic
Lot # 83 (Sale Order: 81 of 370)
Condition: Relic condition, as found.
EST $1500 - 2500
Sheffield Bowie Knife by W. Butcher
Lot # 84 (Sale Order: 82 of 370)
Condition: Good. Blade with scattered surface oxidation, discoloration and surface scale. Markings mostly clear, blade with some sharpening marks. Hilt and blade solid, guard slightly loose. Mounts with a dull pewter patina. Scabbard good showing wear and use.
EST $2000 - 4000
U.S. Model 1881 Dress Helmet for Signal Corps
Lot # 85 (Sale Order: 83 of 370)
Condition: Bright colors with an even patination to brass parts. Appears totally complete and as-issued with no apparent repairs or replacement parts. An overall outstanding example.
EST $1000 - 1500
** Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Lot # 86 (Sale Order: 84 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: The gun retains little finish on all parts blending to a gray to plum patina. The Colt Frontier Six Shooter markings are of the wrong font indicating they have been re-marked. The grips are good showing age consistent with use. Bore is good, mechanically very good.
EST $1000 - 2000
Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Lot # 87 (Sale Order: 85 of 370)
Condition: This entire revolver has been cleaned and finished over. The barrel has a mottled plum and bluish-gray patina. The frame and hammer have a mostly gray patina, with small faded traces of blue finish remaining. Markings are lightly faded. The triggerguard and back strap have a blueish plum patina, with grips showing a few nicks or dings but are in good condition. The bore and mechanics are very good.
EST $2000 - 3000
U.S. Model 1892 Type II Krag Rifle
Lot # 88 (Sale Order: 86 of 370)
The rifle is accompanied by a letter from Frank Mallory of Springfield Research Service indicating that the gun was initially issued to Private Alfred B. Archer of Company B, 13th US Infantry who served from November 2, 1892 until November 1, 1897. Company B of the 13th US took part in the assault on Fort San Juan on July 1, 1898 during the Spanish-American War. The famous charge up San Juan Hill was part of that action. The rifle subsequently saw service with Company L of the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry, who saw service in the Philippines during the Philippine-American War in 1899. The letter does not make it clear if the rifle saw service in Cuba or not. A scarce, early production Krag with some good history.
Condition: Very good. Retains much of the blued finish with fading, wear and loss. Clear markings on the metal. Mechanically functional, good bore is dirty with even light pitting. Stock is cracked and repaired at the wrist with a dowel inserted behind the {circle}-P mark to support the repair. The butt has been sanded and refinished to make the repair less visible. The balance of the stock is un-sanded, with scattered bumps, dings and handling marks.
EST $2000 - 4000
Cased U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Navy Line Thowing Rifle
Lot # 89 (Sale Order: 87 of 370)
Condition: Good condition overall, some wear to finish with old original markings showing some rounded edges and legibility problems. Action functions normally.
EST $1500 - 3000
Ames U.S. Model 1832 Fraternal Foot Artillery Sword
Lot # 90 (Sale Order: 88 of 370)
Condition: Blade has a dull gunmetal coloration with some wear to definition to etching and markings. Wash has worn away in some places consistent with age with a brass coloration to exposed areas, including scabbard mounts. Leather shows some cracking and wear to finish but remains well intact.
EST $1500 - 2500
**USMC Type M1903 Sniper Rifle with Winchester A5 Scope
Lot # 91 (Sale Order: 89 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: Fine. Retains most of the Parkerized finish with some thinning and wear. All visible marks clear and crisp. Mechanically functional, very good bore that needs to be cleaned. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars. Scope with clear optics, sling very good.
EST $2000 - 3000
** Early US M1903 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle Converted To 1906
Lot # 92 (Sale Order: 90 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: Very good. Retains traces of blue with a smoky blue-gray patina. Markings clear, mechanically functional, good bore with scattered oxidation. Stock lightly sanded with no visible markings.
EST $2000 - 4000
**US Springfield M1903 Rifle with Warner-Swayse Musket Sight
Lot # 93 (Sale Order: 91 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: Very good. Retains some Parkerized finish with clear markings on the metal and weaker markings in the wood. Mechanically functional, very good bore that is lightly frosted and oxidized. Stock with wear and scattered bumps and dings. Scope with dirty, slightly cloudy optics with some apparent debris in the field of view and a partially damaged crosshair reticle. Sling good with wear.
EST $2000 - 3000
** Springfield Armory M1903 NRA Rifle
Lot # 94 (Sale Order: 92 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: Very good. Retains most of the applied blue finish with clear markings. Mechanically functional, very good bore. Stock with scattered bumps and dings. Sling about good with wear.
EST $1500 - 2500
** Rock Island Arsenal US M1903 Rifle with 3-Digit Serial Number
Lot # 95 (Sale Order: 93 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: Very good as refinished. Retains most of the applied blue. Markings on metal remain clear, markings in wood weak. Mechanically functional, very good bore. Stock sanded, with wear and scattered bumps and dings. Sling very good with wear and use.
EST $1500 - 2500
** Springfield M1903 Pressure Test Rifle
Lot # 96 (Sale Order: 94 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: Very good. Retains some of the blued finish with thinning and wear. Clear markings, mechanically functional, fair bore with moderate pitting. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars.
EST $2000 - 4000
** Colt U.S. Model 1911 Pistol in Case
Lot # 97 (Sale Order: 95 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: Fair. Most of the original blued finish has worn away leaving a gunmetal coloration overall. Markings still visible with good definition to checkering on grips, likely replacements. Bore is fair, some old fouling and very light pitting with visible but worn rifling. An attractive display in tribute of the most prolific modern American military sidearm.
EST $1200 - 2000
** Customized Colt Model 1911 Pistol
Lot # 98 (Sale Order: 96 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: Good as refinished. Markings remain clear and legible. Mechanically functional, good bore with moderate frosting and some oxidation. Grips with some wear.
EST $1000 - 1500
** Model of 1911 Colt U.S. Army Pistol
Lot # 99 (Sale Order: 97 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: Very good as refinished. Retains most of the added blue with markings mostly legible and clear. Mechanically functional, bore moderately frosted with good rifling. Grips with moderate wear and some flattening to the checkering.
EST $1000 - 1500
** Springfield US Model 1911 Pistol
Lot # 100 (Sale Order: 98 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: Very good to near fine. Retains some nice thinning blue on the slide and frame, mixed with a smooth plum patina and some flecks of scattered surface oxidation. All markings remain clear and crisp. Mechanically functional, very good bore with some scattered light oxidation. Grips with light wear and some scattered handling marks and minor mars.
EST $3000 - 5000
** US Model 1911 Amy Pistol by Colt
Lot # 101 (Sale Order: 99 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: Retains most of the blue finish with wear to the high edges and just a little wear to the muzzle. The markings are very sharp and crisp. The grips are very good with some wear at the bottom. Bore is very good and mechanically very good.
EST $3500 - 5000
** Colt 1911 Commercial Pistol Sold to the U.S. Marine Corps, One of Twenty-Five
Lot # 102 (Sale Order: 100 of 370)
**C&R or FFL required
Condition: This pistol retains nearly all of the original blue finish. There is little wear to the left side near the front of the muzzle to the high edges. Most of the blue is vivid with little wear to the high edges if any. Grips are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically excellent. Overall this is about as good as it gets for one of the great rarities in collecting Colts and US Military.
EST $5000 - 10000