The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench

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(A) Exceptionally Rare Hessian Flintlock Rifle with Wilhelm Landgraf Monogram, Signed B. Pistor.

Lot # 1076 (Sale Order: 76 of 205)      

The only other known German Jaeger with a Landgraf monogram and a Pistor marking is in the West Point Museum. This nearly identical example can be seen in plate 14.RR on page 226 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Benhard Pistor was a maker in Cassel, Germany to the Landgraf family who were responsible for sending the mercenary Hessian troops to America during the American Revolution. According to Neumann, 4,000 short rifles accompanied Hessian troops during the Revolutionary War. The rifled swamped steel barrel is octagonal and is unmarked, brass touch-hole liner. It features a fixed sight with an additional leaf for longer range shots. The flat lockplate has beveled edges and a flute at the tail section, marked in center "B. PISTOR" for maker Benhard Pistor. Unbridled pan and scalloped frizzen spring. The brass mounts include the buttplate with faceted tang inscribed "No. 131" (Note that the other known example is numbered 206). Flat sideplate with beveled edges, same pattern as the other known example. The triggerguard is of classic German Jaeger style, identical to the other example, terminating at both ends with a trifed finial. Brass nosecap and ramrod ferrules which are faceted, front two ferrules are trumpeted. The rifle is fitted with iron sling swivels on the forestock and behind the rear triggerguard tang. The brass oval-shaped wrist escutcheon is inscribed with the intertwined "WL" monogram below a crown, indicating ownership by Wilhelm Landgraf, who founded the non-sovereign line Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld of the house of Hesse in 1721. He died in 1761, when he was the governor of Breda. He was the Landgrave of Hesse between 1721 and 1761. The walnut full-length stock of classic Germanic form features a sliding wooden patchbox. There are relief -carved panels around the lock, sideplate, barrel tang, and ramrod channel. The left side of the buttstock is carved with a relief cheekpiece terminating in a small incise-carved scroll. Complete with its original brass-tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel and lock cleaned bright, some scattered minor pitting. Rifling is still deep and lock is in original flintlock configuration with excellent markings. Brass is polished and retains a mellowing patina. Nosecap is a replacement. Stock has a couple minor pieces replaced on forend and around lock and barrel tang. Some minor worm damage which has been filled . There are a few minor hairline age cracks and scattered marks from use. This rifle most likely saw use in America by Hessian forces during the Revolution. An extraordinarily rare opportunity to own one of only two known example of this historic Hessian rifle.Barrel Length: 27-7/8"Caliber/Bore: .60 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: B. PistorModel: Military JaegerPaperwork: NoSerial Number: NSN
The only other known German Jaeger with a Landgraf monogram and a Pistor marking is in the West Point Museum. This nearly identical example can be seen in plate 14.RR on...more page 226 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Benhard Pistor was a maker in Cassel, Germany to the Landgraf family who were responsible for sending the mercenary Hessian troops to America during the American Revolution. According to Neumann, 4,000 short rifles accompanied Hessian troops during the Revolutionary War. The rifled swamped steel barrel is octagonal and is unmarked, brass touch-hole liner. It features a fixed sight with an additional leaf for longer range shots. The flat lockplate has beveled edges and a flute at the tail section, marked in center "B. PISTOR" for maker Benhard Pistor. Unbridled pan and scalloped frizzen spring. The brass mounts include the buttplate with faceted tang inscribed "No. 131" (Note that the other known example is numbered 206). Flat sideplate with beveled edges, same pattern as the other known example. The triggerguard is of classic German Jaeger style, identical to the other example, terminating at both ends with a trifed finial. Brass nosecap and ramrod ferrules which are faceted, front two ferrules are trumpeted. The rifle is fitted with iron sling swivels on the forestock and behind the rear triggerguard tang. The brass oval-shaped wrist escutcheon is inscribed with the intertwined "WL" monogram below a crown, indicating ownership by Wilhelm Landgraf, who founded the non-sovereign line Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld of the house of Hesse in 1721. He died in 1761, when he was the governor of Breda. He was the Landgrave of Hesse between 1721 and 1761. The walnut full-length stock of classic Germanic form features a sliding wooden patchbox. There are relief -carved panels around the lock, sideplate, barrel tang, and ramrod channel. The left side of the buttstock is carved with a relief cheekpiece terminating in a small incise-carved scroll. Complete with its original brass-tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel and lock cleaned bright, some scattered minor pitting. Rifling is still deep and lock is in original flintlock configuration with excellent markings. Brass is polished and retains a mellowing patina. Nosecap is a replacement. Stock has a couple minor pieces replaced on forend and around lock and barrel tang. Some minor worm damage which has been filled . There are a few minor hairline age cracks and scattered marks from use. This rifle most likely saw use in America by Hessian forces during the Revolution. An extraordinarily rare opportunity to own one of only two known example of this historic Hessian rifle.Barrel Length: 27-7/8"Caliber/Bore: .60 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: B. PistorModel: Military JaegerPaperwork: NoSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Lot of 2: American Continental 20th Regiment Branded British Pattern 1756 Flintlock Carbine and

Lot # 1077 (Sale Order: 77 of 205)      

The following history surrounding this carbine is from a description done for the buyer by James L. Kochan: "During 1776, the need to arm the new Highland Regiments (Fraser's and Montgomery's) with shorter and lighter longarms prior to deployment in America led to the issuance of light horse carbines then in store at the Tower of London as a stop-gap measures until special arms could be developed and put into production. Approximately half of all these carbines were originally stocked to the muzzle and thus, incapable of accepting a socket bayonet; the carbines were altered at the Tower by cutting back the forestock approximately 4-1/2", placing a thing nose cap of sheet brass to the end of the forestock and brazing a stud of the top of the barrel to accept the bayonet. Additional alterations include removing the side bar and ring for a horseman's belt (the sidebar being screwed to the sideplate and swell of the stock) the forestock hole being plugged and a new hole drilled on the forestock to accept a front sling swivel, as well as brazing a brass stud of the trigger guard to take a rear sling swivel, thereby allowing the attachment of a leather foot soldier sling to the carbine. These alterations ceased after 1759, when a new pattern carbine for Highland and Light Infantry was developed that had slightly stronger mounting and a 42" barrel. In summer 1775, Colo Samuel Cleaveland, senior Royal Artillery officer in America, requested the Board of Ordnance to ship 2,000 carbines to Boston on the orders of General Thomas Gage, commander-in-chief in America. These light firearms were intended for sergeants in the battalion companies of all standing British Infantry regiments in America, where were then carrying halberds, an axe-like polearm that also doubled as a badge of rank; halberds were deemed both impractical and unwielding for the active field service anticipated in the coming spring campaign. The obvious arm of choice was the P1771 Sergeant of Grenadiers carbine, which had also been issued to light infantry sergeants when those companies were added to regiments in 1771-1772, but there were no ready stocks of such specialized arms on hand to meet the large demands coming from America. The Board of Ordnance decided to refit 2,000 of the remaining P1756 Horse carbines in store at the Tower in the same manner that had been done during 1756-1758 for Highland troops. The carbines were sent aboard two Ordnance storeships that fall, with orders to join the Cork convoy then assembling for departure to America. Delays prevented the departure of this fleet until early 1776 and during a storm, the Ordnance transport 'Hope', which carried 1,000 of the carbines and bayonet, packed in 40 chests, was separated from the rest of the convoy. She arrived off Nantasket Roads on May 17th, 1776 and was captured by one of General Washington's privateers, the Continental schooner 'Franklin', Captain James Mugford commanding, with a crew of 20 other Marblehead men. The carbines, about half of which were sent to Connecticut, were subsequently ordered on to New York by General Washington, who desperately needed arms for his troops (then preparing for an anticipated attack upon that city by the combined British army and fleet). However, one of the Continental regiments raised in Connecticut for one-year's service and also under orders for New York, was still destitute of arms. It was thus determined to issue enough carbines from the Connecticut stock to equip Durkee's 20th Continental Regiment before its march to New York." The carbine has a standard tapered round barrel with bayonet lug mounted on top near the muzzle. There are traces of British ordnance proofs on to of the breech, which were most likely removed at the time of capture. The rounded carbine lockplate is marked "EDGE / 1762" at the tail and with traces of the large engraved crown in the center. Most of the crown, as well as the small crown over an arrow beneath the pan, have been intentionally removed during the period. Standard brass Pattern 1756 carbine furniture and iron sling swivels. There is an indentation on the forestock where the carbine bar was once attached, but it was intentionally removed and the iron sling swivels were added at the Tower before they were sent to America. Walnut stock of classic British form with bulge at the ramrod entry ferrule and a relief beavertail around the barrel tang. Right side of buttstock marked with American regimental markings "20xR 3 C No 67". Complete with period, probably original ramrod. Complete with a framed 21-1/2" by 17-1/2" hand-colored engraving of Captain James Mugford of the Franklin Continental Cruiser, who captured these carbines. The engraving is dated 1854. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina with some corrosion at breech. Lock shows a matching patina with some light pitting, cock is a replacement. Brass retains a dark mustard or brown patina. Stock shows wear, scattered age cracks and mi
The following history surrounding this carbine is from a description done for the buyer by James L. Kochan: "During 1776, the need to arm the new Highland Regiments (Fra...moreser's and Montgomery's) with shorter and lighter longarms prior to deployment in America led to the issuance of light horse carbines then in store at the Tower of London as a stop-gap measures until special arms could be developed and put into production. Approximately half of all these carbines were originally stocked to the muzzle and thus, incapable of accepting a socket bayonet; the carbines were altered at the Tower by cutting back the forestock approximately 4-1/2", placing a thing nose cap of sheet brass to the end of the forestock and brazing a stud of the top of the barrel to accept the bayonet. Additional alterations include removing the side bar and ring for a horseman's belt (the sidebar being screwed to the sideplate and swell of the stock) the forestock hole being plugged and a new hole drilled on the forestock to accept a front sling swivel, as well as brazing a brass stud of the trigger guard to take a rear sling swivel, thereby allowing the attachment of a leather foot soldier sling to the carbine. These alterations ceased after 1759, when a new pattern carbine for Highland and Light Infantry was developed that had slightly stronger mounting and a 42" barrel. In summer 1775, Colo Samuel Cleaveland, senior Royal Artillery officer in America, requested the Board of Ordnance to ship 2,000 carbines to Boston on the orders of General Thomas Gage, commander-in-chief in America. These light firearms were intended for sergeants in the battalion companies of all standing British Infantry regiments in America, where were then carrying halberds, an axe-like polearm that also doubled as a badge of rank; halberds were deemed both impractical and unwielding for the active field service anticipated in the coming spring campaign. The obvious arm of choice was the P1771 Sergeant of Grenadiers carbine, which had also been issued to light infantry sergeants when those companies were added to regiments in 1771-1772, but there were no ready stocks of such specialized arms on hand to meet the large demands coming from America. The Board of Ordnance decided to refit 2,000 of the remaining P1756 Horse carbines in store at the Tower in the same manner that had been done during 1756-1758 for Highland troops. The carbines were sent aboard two Ordnance storeships that fall, with orders to join the Cork convoy then assembling for departure to America. Delays prevented the departure of this fleet until early 1776 and during a storm, the Ordnance transport 'Hope', which carried 1,000 of the carbines and bayonet, packed in 40 chests, was separated from the rest of the convoy. She arrived off Nantasket Roads on May 17th, 1776 and was captured by one of General Washington's privateers, the Continental schooner 'Franklin', Captain James Mugford commanding, with a crew of 20 other Marblehead men. The carbines, about half of which were sent to Connecticut, were subsequently ordered on to New York by General Washington, who desperately needed arms for his troops (then preparing for an anticipated attack upon that city by the combined British army and fleet). However, one of the Continental regiments raised in Connecticut for one-year's service and also under orders for New York, was still destitute of arms. It was thus determined to issue enough carbines from the Connecticut stock to equip Durkee's 20th Continental Regiment before its march to New York." The carbine has a standard tapered round barrel with bayonet lug mounted on top near the muzzle. There are traces of British ordnance proofs on to of the breech, which were most likely removed at the time of capture. The rounded carbine lockplate is marked "EDGE / 1762" at the tail and with traces of the large engraved crown in the center. Most of the crown, as well as the small crown over an arrow beneath the pan, have been intentionally removed during the period. Standard brass Pattern 1756 carbine furniture and iron sling swivels. There is an indentation on the forestock where the carbine bar was once attached, but it was intentionally removed and the iron sling swivels were added at the Tower before they were sent to America. Walnut stock of classic British form with bulge at the ramrod entry ferrule and a relief beavertail around the barrel tang. Right side of buttstock marked with American regimental markings "20xR 3 C No 67". Complete with period, probably original ramrod. Complete with a framed 21-1/2" by 17-1/2" hand-colored engraving of Captain James Mugford of the Franklin Continental Cruiser, who captured these carbines. The engraving is dated 1854. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina with some corrosion at breech. Lock shows a matching patina with some light pitting, cock is a replacement. Brass retains a dark mustard or brown patina. Stock shows wear, scattered age cracks and mi

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(A) Historic First Model Pattern 1756 Brown Bess Flintlock Musket Marked to The 10th Regiment.

Lot # 1078 (Sale Order: 78 of 205)      

The British 10th Regiment of Foot fought at the Battles of Lexington and Concord 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the New York Campaign in the Winter of 1776, the Battle of Germantown, Brandywine, the Battle of Monmouth and the Battle of Rhode Island. In 1778, the 10th returned to England after 19 years service overseas. The musket was found after the Battle of Brandywine, which occurred September 11, 1777 in Pennsylvania. It was found at a location known as Woodward's Corner, which is about 1/2 mile from the battle ground. It was found by Nancy Woodward and descended down in the Woodward family until it was sold at Christie's July, 10 2000 auction in New York as lot 10. General George Washington was defeated at Brandywine by General Howe. The musket itself has a crown over "GR" in the center, near the breech. The left side of the breech is marked "IG" for Joseph Grice. Engraved "10th REG'T" on top in front of breech. The tang is marked with the crown as well. The lock is a transitional Pattern 1777 lock, probably replaced during the period of use. The rounded face is engraved "TOWER" at the tail and in the center with a large crown over "GR". A small crown over a broad arrow is stamped beneath the pan, denoting British government ownership. Standard Pattern 1756 brass furniture, wrist escutcheon marked with indistinct markings. Full-length walnut stock with classic Brown Bess bulge at ramrod entry ferrule. Stock stamped with ordnance mark on right side of buttstock and crown stamp behind rear trigger guard tang. Stamped "ED" behind sideplate. Replaced iron sling swivels. Complete with original iron ramrod. CONDITION: In "as found" and untouched condition. Dry dark surfaces overall. Barrel retains a dark patina and markings show wear, but are clearly visible. Some corrosion at breech and touch hole has been rebutted during the period. Lock retains a matching heavy dark brown patina, frizzen has been re-lined during the period and now shows some losses from heavy use. Cock is a replacement utilizing an original and correct cock, cock screw replaced as well. Frizzen spring is a period replacement. Brass retains a dark unpolished patina, showing some scattered marks from use. Stock shows a dry original surface with scattered cracks, losses along barrel on forend, and wear. A period break and repair using two iron pins is evident in front of lock. An extremely historic and important First Model Brown Bess with a solid provenance to an early American family. Family letters about the musket, photos of the original home where it was kept, and of photos of some early descendants are included. One letter is dated January 11, 1900 and gives a detailed hand-written account of how the musket was found, hidden, and passed down. It is signed by John M. Woodward. There is also a letter at the time the rifle was consigned to Christie's discussing the descent through the family. Also, a copy of "Brandywine Battlefield Park Pennsylvania Trail of History Guide, is included along with the Christie's catalog where the musket sold in 2000. PROVENANCE: Nancy Woodward to son Thron Woodward to his son Jonathan J. Woodward to Samual Pennock Woodward to George P. Woodward to Samuel O. Woodward to his son Merlin Lee and grandson Samuel Lee. Sold as Lot 10 in Christie's Auction on Monday, July 10, 2000 win New York, New York.Barrel Length: 45-1/2"Caliber/Bore: .75 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: TowerModel: First Model Pattern 1756 Long Land Brown BessPaperwork: YesSerial Number: NSN
The British 10th Regiment of Foot fought at the Battles of Lexington and Concord 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the New York Campaign in the Winter of 1776, the Battle ...moreof Germantown, Brandywine, the Battle of Monmouth and the Battle of Rhode Island. In 1778, the 10th returned to England after 19 years service overseas. The musket was found after the Battle of Brandywine, which occurred September 11, 1777 in Pennsylvania. It was found at a location known as Woodward's Corner, which is about 1/2 mile from the battle ground. It was found by Nancy Woodward and descended down in the Woodward family until it was sold at Christie's July, 10 2000 auction in New York as lot 10. General George Washington was defeated at Brandywine by General Howe. The musket itself has a crown over "GR" in the center, near the breech. The left side of the breech is marked "IG" for Joseph Grice. Engraved "10th REG'T" on top in front of breech. The tang is marked with the crown as well. The lock is a transitional Pattern 1777 lock, probably replaced during the period of use. The rounded face is engraved "TOWER" at the tail and in the center with a large crown over "GR". A small crown over a broad arrow is stamped beneath the pan, denoting British government ownership. Standard Pattern 1756 brass furniture, wrist escutcheon marked with indistinct markings. Full-length walnut stock with classic Brown Bess bulge at ramrod entry ferrule. Stock stamped with ordnance mark on right side of buttstock and crown stamp behind rear trigger guard tang. Stamped "ED" behind sideplate. Replaced iron sling swivels. Complete with original iron ramrod. CONDITION: In "as found" and untouched condition. Dry dark surfaces overall. Barrel retains a dark patina and markings show wear, but are clearly visible. Some corrosion at breech and touch hole has been rebutted during the period. Lock retains a matching heavy dark brown patina, frizzen has been re-lined during the period and now shows some losses from heavy use. Cock is a replacement utilizing an original and correct cock, cock screw replaced as well. Frizzen spring is a period replacement. Brass retains a dark unpolished patina, showing some scattered marks from use. Stock shows a dry original surface with scattered cracks, losses along barrel on forend, and wear. A period break and repair using two iron pins is evident in front of lock. An extremely historic and important First Model Brown Bess with a solid provenance to an early American family. Family letters about the musket, photos of the original home where it was kept, and of photos of some early descendants are included. One letter is dated January 11, 1900 and gives a detailed hand-written account of how the musket was found, hidden, and passed down. It is signed by John M. Woodward. There is also a letter at the time the rifle was consigned to Christie's discussing the descent through the family. Also, a copy of "Brandywine Battlefield Park Pennsylvania Trail of History Guide, is included along with the Christie's catalog where the musket sold in 2000. PROVENANCE: Nancy Woodward to son Thron Woodward to his son Jonathan J. Woodward to Samual Pennock Woodward to George P. Woodward to Samuel O. Woodward to his son Merlin Lee and grandson Samuel Lee. Sold as Lot 10 in Christie's Auction on Monday, July 10, 2000 win New York, New York.Barrel Length: 45-1/2"Caliber/Bore: .75 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: TowerModel: First Model Pattern 1756 Long Land Brown BessPaperwork: YesSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Historic Saratoga Used British 1st Model 1756 Brown Bess Inscribed to the Royal North British Fu

Lot # 1079 (Sale Order: 79 of 205)      

This historic musket was almost certainly used and captured at Saratoga on October 7th, 1777 when the British were defeated. The 21st Regiment also fought at the siege of Fort Ticonderoga in July of 1777. The musket has a tapered, round barrel with a crown over "GR" and a broad arrow stamped in the center near the breech, as well as a star over "IC". It is engraved on top with regimental markings "RL NB FUZILIERS. The Pattern 1756 lock has a rounded face and is engraved "TOWER" vertically at the tail. There is a large crown engraved in the center above "GR". Below the pan is the crown over broad arrow, denoting British ownership. Standard Pattern 1756 brass furniture, the wrist escutcheon marked "G / 21". Full length walnut stock of classic form with carved beavertail around the barrel tang and with the classic Brown Bess bulge at the ramrod entry ferrule. There is a small crown stamped behind the rear trigger guard finial as well as a "G". CONDITION: This musket is in completely untouched and as found attic condition. The barrel retains a dark, heavy brown, dry surface with some corrosion at the breech. Some wear to proof marks and light wear to regimental marks. Lock retains a matching patina and is in its original flintlock configuration. Markings on lock are excellent. Brass retains a dark brown to dark mustard patina. Stock shows its original dry surface with some minor losses along forend on both sides and some minor chipping around lock. Complete with its original iron ramrod. It would be difficult to find a better regimentally marked example or a more untouched example. PROVENANCE: Purchased from a Massachusetts family.Barrel Length: 46"Caliber/Bore: .80 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: TowerModel: Pattern 1756 Long Land 1st ModelSerial Number: NSN
This historic musket was almost certainly used and captured at Saratoga on October 7th, 1777 when the British were defeated. The 21st Regiment also fought at the siege of...more Fort Ticonderoga in July of 1777. The musket has a tapered, round barrel with a crown over "GR" and a broad arrow stamped in the center near the breech, as well as a star over "IC". It is engraved on top with regimental markings "RL NB FUZILIERS. The Pattern 1756 lock has a rounded face and is engraved "TOWER" vertically at the tail. There is a large crown engraved in the center above "GR". Below the pan is the crown over broad arrow, denoting British ownership. Standard Pattern 1756 brass furniture, the wrist escutcheon marked "G / 21". Full length walnut stock of classic form with carved beavertail around the barrel tang and with the classic Brown Bess bulge at the ramrod entry ferrule. There is a small crown stamped behind the rear trigger guard finial as well as a "G". CONDITION: This musket is in completely untouched and as found attic condition. The barrel retains a dark, heavy brown, dry surface with some corrosion at the breech. Some wear to proof marks and light wear to regimental marks. Lock retains a matching patina and is in its original flintlock configuration. Markings on lock are excellent. Brass retains a dark brown to dark mustard patina. Stock shows its original dry surface with some minor losses along forend on both sides and some minor chipping around lock. Complete with its original iron ramrod. It would be difficult to find a better regimentally marked example or a more untouched example. PROVENANCE: Purchased from a Massachusetts family.Barrel Length: 46"Caliber/Bore: .80 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: TowerModel: Pattern 1756 Long Land 1st ModelSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Dublin Castle Short Land Pattern Brown Bess Musket Marked to the 33rd Regiment.

Lot # 1080 (Sale Order: 80 of 205)      

The thumbplate is marked with a small "D / 33 / I / 20", these markings were applied by the regiment. This 33rd Regiment musket is number 20 of Company I. These markings were believed to have been applied by the regiment. The 33rd Regiment of Foot fought at the Battle of Sullivan's Island, Charleston, SC in 1776. They were also involved in the battles of Long Island and Harlem Heights in New York during this year. The regiment was also involved in the battle and capture of Fort Washington. In 1777, they participated in the battle of Brandywine as well as the battles of Germantown and White Marsh in the Philadelphia Campaign. By 1778 they were engaged in the battle of Monmouth, New Jersey and helped defend Newport and Quaker Hill. During the year 1780 the 33rd took part in the Siege of Charleston, SC, which resulted in the surrender of American General Benjamin Lincoln and his American forces. The 33rd also participated at the Battle of Camden, which resulted in a British victory. In 1781 they fought with General Cornwallis at the battle for Guilford, eventually surrendering to the American and French forces at the battle of Yorktown. The round, tapered, smoothbore barrel has both the British proof and view marks, and bayonet stud. There are also two faint maker's initials at the breech. Barrel appears to be faintly marked "38" and possibly "REGT". The flintlock plate is marked with "(Crown) / GR" and a faint broad arrow and crown, denoting Government ownership. CONDITION: The barrel displays heavy corrosion at the breech and pan as well as moderate corrosion on lockplate below pan. A small section at the muzzle has been professionally restored. The two screws securing lock appear to be replacements, as well as the sideplate. Brass retains a light mustard patina with scattered marks from use. There is a small chip of wood replaced behind the breech tang, a minor piece below the lockplate, and about 11-1/4" professionally replaced at forend, including endcap and last two ferrules. The full stock reflects the normal wear and usage of a period musket, there is a crack at the front of the brass sideplate as well as a minor crack at the front of the brass trigger guard. The wrist shows a professionally repaired crack. Iron ramrod may be a contemporary replacement. Overall, this is a nice example of a rare Revolutionary War musket marked to an important unit that fought in some of the most important battles of the war. PROVENANCE: With a letter from the original family, located on the Massachusetts Cape.Barrel Length: 42"Caliber/Bore: .80 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Dublin CastleModel: Second Model Short Land Brown BessSerial Number: NSN
The thumbplate is marked with a small "D / 33 / I / 20", these markings were applied by the regiment. This 33rd Regiment musket is number 20 of Company I. These markings ...morewere believed to have been applied by the regiment. The 33rd Regiment of Foot fought at the Battle of Sullivan's Island, Charleston, SC in 1776. They were also involved in the battles of Long Island and Harlem Heights in New York during this year. The regiment was also involved in the battle and capture of Fort Washington. In 1777, they participated in the battle of Brandywine as well as the battles of Germantown and White Marsh in the Philadelphia Campaign. By 1778 they were engaged in the battle of Monmouth, New Jersey and helped defend Newport and Quaker Hill. During the year 1780 the 33rd took part in the Siege of Charleston, SC, which resulted in the surrender of American General Benjamin Lincoln and his American forces. The 33rd also participated at the Battle of Camden, which resulted in a British victory. In 1781 they fought with General Cornwallis at the battle for Guilford, eventually surrendering to the American and French forces at the battle of Yorktown. The round, tapered, smoothbore barrel has both the British proof and view marks, and bayonet stud. There are also two faint maker's initials at the breech. Barrel appears to be faintly marked "38" and possibly "REGT". The flintlock plate is marked with "(Crown) / GR" and a faint broad arrow and crown, denoting Government ownership. CONDITION: The barrel displays heavy corrosion at the breech and pan as well as moderate corrosion on lockplate below pan. A small section at the muzzle has been professionally restored. The two screws securing lock appear to be replacements, as well as the sideplate. Brass retains a light mustard patina with scattered marks from use. There is a small chip of wood replaced behind the breech tang, a minor piece below the lockplate, and about 11-1/4" professionally replaced at forend, including endcap and last two ferrules. The full stock reflects the normal wear and usage of a period musket, there is a crack at the front of the brass sideplate as well as a minor crack at the front of the brass trigger guard. The wrist shows a professionally repaired crack. Iron ramrod may be a contemporary replacement. Overall, this is a nice example of a rare Revolutionary War musket marked to an important unit that fought in some of the most important battles of the war. PROVENANCE: With a letter from the original family, located on the Massachusetts Cape.Barrel Length: 42"Caliber/Bore: .80 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Dublin CastleModel: Second Model Short Land Brown BessSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Fine Relief Carved Flintlock Buck and Ball Rifle Attributed to George Fainot.

Lot # 1081 (Sale Order: 81 of 205)      

This fowler is featured as gun KF2 on page 201 of "Flintlock Fowlers: The First Guns Made in America" by Tom Grinslade. The gun dates circa 1780 and is attributed to George Frederick Fainot because of his trademark sideplate, which shows French influence. Fainot was a French immigrant who was trained in Europe before working in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was born in France in 1728 near the Swiss border and originally immigrated to Quebec, Canada. He later moved to the Hudson Valley before he arrived in Lancaster in 1770 and worked for about 40 years on North Queen St. In 1779, he supplied rifles to the Continental Army, according to "The Lancaster Long Rifle" by Hornberger and Kolar. The round barrel has sights mounted on top and three rings at the breech, appears to be of American manufacture. The flat lockplate has a single line border and is marked "KETLAND & CO." in the center. The brass furniture includes a buttplate with a three stage tang, a trigger guard in the French style with Acanthus leaf finial, brass ramrod ferrules, nose cap, and rounded sideplate showing French influence. Full length walnut stock of European form with wrist extending into butt. Relief carved panels around lock, sideplate, and more ornate carving around ramrod entry ferrule, and behind barrel tang. There is also relief carving in front of the lock extending into the forend on both sides. Other than the architecture, the carving is more reminiscent of his work in the Hudson Valley. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina with some applied finish. Lock replaced but in original flintlock configuration with a dark, heavy patina, top jaw screw replaced. Brass furniture is polished and shows some wear, scattered casting flaw, and marks from use. Stock has a dark finish and has a few slivers replaced around lockplate, and a few minor slivers along the forend. A very attractive and early Lancaster fowler. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Cowles.Barrel Length: 54"Caliber/Bore: .52 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: George Frederick Fainot, AttributedModel: Pennsylvania FowlerSerial Number: NSN
This fowler is featured as gun KF2 on page 201 of "Flintlock Fowlers: The First Guns Made in America" by Tom Grinslade. The gun dates circa 1780 and is attributed to Geor...morege Frederick Fainot because of his trademark sideplate, which shows French influence. Fainot was a French immigrant who was trained in Europe before working in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was born in France in 1728 near the Swiss border and originally immigrated to Quebec, Canada. He later moved to the Hudson Valley before he arrived in Lancaster in 1770 and worked for about 40 years on North Queen St. In 1779, he supplied rifles to the Continental Army, according to "The Lancaster Long Rifle" by Hornberger and Kolar. The round barrel has sights mounted on top and three rings at the breech, appears to be of American manufacture. The flat lockplate has a single line border and is marked "KETLAND & CO." in the center. The brass furniture includes a buttplate with a three stage tang, a trigger guard in the French style with Acanthus leaf finial, brass ramrod ferrules, nose cap, and rounded sideplate showing French influence. Full length walnut stock of European form with wrist extending into butt. Relief carved panels around lock, sideplate, and more ornate carving around ramrod entry ferrule, and behind barrel tang. There is also relief carving in front of the lock extending into the forend on both sides. Other than the architecture, the carving is more reminiscent of his work in the Hudson Valley. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina with some applied finish. Lock replaced but in original flintlock configuration with a dark, heavy patina, top jaw screw replaced. Brass furniture is polished and shows some wear, scattered casting flaw, and marks from use. Stock has a dark finish and has a few slivers replaced around lockplate, and a few minor slivers along the forend. A very attractive and early Lancaster fowler. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Cowles.Barrel Length: 54"Caliber/Bore: .52 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: George Frederick Fainot, AttributedModel: Pennsylvania FowlerSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Fine Flintlock Takedown Smooth Rifle, Signed H. Albright.

Lot # 1082 (Sale Order: 82 of 205)      

This rifle has a two-stage barrel with wide wedding band between the stages. Silver teardrop shaped from sight and decorated notched rear sight. Signed deeply in block letters "H ALBRIGHT" on top flat towards breech. Barrel has a hooked breech with decorated tang. Flat lockplate with roller frizzen and foliate decoration, stamped in center "J.J. HENRY / BOULTON". The brass furniture includes long, gadrooned nosecap. Trigger guard in the French style with flower engraved on bow and a large acorn finial. The buttplate has a three-stage engraved with scrolls. Simple brass escutcheons surround lock retaining screws. There is a silver diamond inlaid on each side of the wrist and a convex oval silver wrist escutcheon decorated with tooled borders. Highly figured full length maple stock of classic early form, retained at the back section by a brass wedge. Just behind the ramrod entry ferrule, the two piece stock is lined at the joints with brass caps. The section of forend towards the muzzle is retained by pins as it would always stay attached to the barrel. With the simple removal of the single brass barrel key, the rifle could quickly and easily be disassembled. CONDITION: Barrel retains an even, brown patina with crisp signature. Lock appears to be in its original flintlock configuration and retains and even, grey patina. Brass furniture polished but retaining a mellowing patina. Stock retains much of its original finish with some scattered marks from use and some minor age cracks between entry ferrule and trigger guard. A very fine and scarce Pennsylvania takedown rifle.Barrel Length: 45 - 3/8"Caliber/Bore: .59 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Henry AlbrightModel: New England RifleSerial Number: NSN
This rifle has a two-stage barrel with wide wedding band between the stages. Silver teardrop shaped from sight and decorated notched rear sight. Signed deeply in block le...moretters "H ALBRIGHT" on top flat towards breech. Barrel has a hooked breech with decorated tang. Flat lockplate with roller frizzen and foliate decoration, stamped in center "J.J. HENRY / BOULTON". The brass furniture includes long, gadrooned nosecap. Trigger guard in the French style with flower engraved on bow and a large acorn finial. The buttplate has a three-stage engraved with scrolls. Simple brass escutcheons surround lock retaining screws. There is a silver diamond inlaid on each side of the wrist and a convex oval silver wrist escutcheon decorated with tooled borders. Highly figured full length maple stock of classic early form, retained at the back section by a brass wedge. Just behind the ramrod entry ferrule, the two piece stock is lined at the joints with brass caps. The section of forend towards the muzzle is retained by pins as it would always stay attached to the barrel. With the simple removal of the single brass barrel key, the rifle could quickly and easily be disassembled. CONDITION: Barrel retains an even, brown patina with crisp signature. Lock appears to be in its original flintlock configuration and retains and even, grey patina. Brass furniture polished but retaining a mellowing patina. Stock retains much of its original finish with some scattered marks from use and some minor age cracks between entry ferrule and trigger guard. A very fine and scarce Pennsylvania takedown rifle.Barrel Length: 45 - 3/8"Caliber/Bore: .59 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Henry AlbrightModel: New England RifleSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Fine and Ornate Folt Art Flintlock Kentucky Rifle, Signed John Derr Oley 1829.

Lot # 1083 (Sale Order: 83 of 205)      

The full octagonal barrel is signed in script "* John * Derr Oley 1829" surrounded by a broken line border. The tang is overlaid with silver and also engraved with a broken line border. The rounded lockplate is stamped engraved with game scenes at the tail and marked in the center "Henry Parker / Warranted". Features a reinforced cock and a roller frizzen which was relined during the period. The brass furniture includes a four piece patchbox with five piercings and engraved with simple borders. There is a long, unengraved toeplate and a long, shaped, brass comb wearplate secured by brass pins. There is also a forearm wearplate engraved with rocker panel and line borders. The left side of the buttstock shows two large, shaped brass inlays towards the buttplate which are also engraved with rocker panel designs. Below the cheekpiece is a large brass inlay, engraved en suite, with a ferrule for a touch hole pick. There are a total of 20 rocker panel engraved silver inlays, including a bar on the cheekpiece, a star above the cheekpiece, three inlays on each side of the wrist, an oval wrist escutcheon, a large scroll around the barrel tang, and cloud shaped designs on each side of the forend. Full length stock of partially figured maple with classic Roman nose Berks County buttstock. There is relief cameo carving around some of the brass inlays on the left side and folky incised scrolls on both sides of the cheekpiece. There is also incised carving on both sides of the forend and surrounding each of the silver inlays around the forend. Complete with a replaced wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark brown patina and shows a clear signature. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Part of the silver overlay on the tang, as well as the tang screw, are replaced; and a tip of the scroll surrounding the barrel tang is also replaced. The brass and silver retain a mellow patina and show a few scattered marks. Stock is very good with its original finish and without any restoration. There are some scattered marks and minor losses to finish as well as some dry areas around the lock. This is an unusually ornate example of Derr's work and is a fantastic dated Pennsylvania folk art rifle.Barrel Length: 41 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .40 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: John DerrModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN
The full octagonal barrel is signed in script "* John * Derr Oley 1829" surrounded by a broken line border. The tang is overlaid with silver and also engraved with a brok...moreen line border. The rounded lockplate is stamped engraved with game scenes at the tail and marked in the center "Henry Parker / Warranted". Features a reinforced cock and a roller frizzen which was relined during the period. The brass furniture includes a four piece patchbox with five piercings and engraved with simple borders. There is a long, unengraved toeplate and a long, shaped, brass comb wearplate secured by brass pins. There is also a forearm wearplate engraved with rocker panel and line borders. The left side of the buttstock shows two large, shaped brass inlays towards the buttplate which are also engraved with rocker panel designs. Below the cheekpiece is a large brass inlay, engraved en suite, with a ferrule for a touch hole pick. There are a total of 20 rocker panel engraved silver inlays, including a bar on the cheekpiece, a star above the cheekpiece, three inlays on each side of the wrist, an oval wrist escutcheon, a large scroll around the barrel tang, and cloud shaped designs on each side of the forend. Full length stock of partially figured maple with classic Roman nose Berks County buttstock. There is relief cameo carving around some of the brass inlays on the left side and folky incised scrolls on both sides of the cheekpiece. There is also incised carving on both sides of the forend and surrounding each of the silver inlays around the forend. Complete with a replaced wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark brown patina and shows a clear signature. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Part of the silver overlay on the tang, as well as the tang screw, are replaced; and a tip of the scroll surrounding the barrel tang is also replaced. The brass and silver retain a mellow patina and show a few scattered marks. Stock is very good with its original finish and without any restoration. There are some scattered marks and minor losses to finish as well as some dry areas around the lock. This is an unusually ornate example of Derr's work and is a fantastic dated Pennsylvania folk art rifle.Barrel Length: 41 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .40 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: John DerrModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Fine Flintlock Kentucky Rifle Made in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Signed Jacob Cope, Gunsmit

Lot # 1084 (Sale Order: 84 of 205)      

As evident by the construction and style of this rifle, Jacob Cope worked in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The rifle has an octagonal barrel with sights mounted on top flat, the rear sight is centered on the block, and both sights have double lines engraved in front and behind them. Flat lockplate stamped in center "ADAMS". The brass furniture includes a two piece patchbox with diamond piercing on finial, lid is signed in script "Jacob Cope Gun Smith". The left side of the buttstock is inlaid above the cheekpiece with a six petaled flower. Trigger guard in the Bucks County style with lug in front of bow and a wide front tang. A brass wearplate, integral with the entry ferrule, extends the entire length of the forearm to the trigger guard. Flat sideplate with beveled edges terminating in an arrow at the back. Small oval wrist escutcheon of brass inscribed with the initials "JW". There is a strip of brass inlaid on each side of the barrel tang and a series of 14 brass pins. The forend is decorated with three escutcheons on each side around the barrel pins. Brass nosecap engraved at both ends with double lines. There is a simple toeplate terminating in a tombstone shape. The rifle features the classic rearward curled Bucks County trigger. Figured maple full length stock of classic Buck County form with long relief cheekpiece and egg shaped wrist. Double lines engraved on each side of forend from muzzle to entry ferrule. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina with some darker areas and some corrosion at breech. Lock retains a brown patina with some scattered pitting and has been reconverted to flintlock, lock is a second lock. Brass is polished and has some scattered marks from use. The stock has areas of old patina in protected areas with some added finish. Some areas around lockplate and barrel tang have been professionally replaced. Forend with some minor restoration. A very nice Bucks County rifle by a scarce maker. Barrel Length: 39 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .54 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Jacob CopeModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN
As evident by the construction and style of this rifle, Jacob Cope worked in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The rifle has an octagonal barrel with sights mounted on top flat...more, the rear sight is centered on the block, and both sights have double lines engraved in front and behind them. Flat lockplate stamped in center "ADAMS". The brass furniture includes a two piece patchbox with diamond piercing on finial, lid is signed in script "Jacob Cope Gun Smith". The left side of the buttstock is inlaid above the cheekpiece with a six petaled flower. Trigger guard in the Bucks County style with lug in front of bow and a wide front tang. A brass wearplate, integral with the entry ferrule, extends the entire length of the forearm to the trigger guard. Flat sideplate with beveled edges terminating in an arrow at the back. Small oval wrist escutcheon of brass inscribed with the initials "JW". There is a strip of brass inlaid on each side of the barrel tang and a series of 14 brass pins. The forend is decorated with three escutcheons on each side around the barrel pins. Brass nosecap engraved at both ends with double lines. There is a simple toeplate terminating in a tombstone shape. The rifle features the classic rearward curled Bucks County trigger. Figured maple full length stock of classic Buck County form with long relief cheekpiece and egg shaped wrist. Double lines engraved on each side of forend from muzzle to entry ferrule. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina with some darker areas and some corrosion at breech. Lock retains a brown patina with some scattered pitting and has been reconverted to flintlock, lock is a second lock. Brass is polished and has some scattered marks from use. The stock has areas of old patina in protected areas with some added finish. Some areas around lockplate and barrel tang have been professionally replaced. Forend with some minor restoration. A very nice Bucks County rifle by a scarce maker. Barrel Length: 39 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .54 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Jacob CopeModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Fullstock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle Signed Orwan.

Lot # 1085 (Sale Order: 85 of 205)      

The rifle has a fully octagonal barrel with dovetailed brass front sight with silver blade, and an iron rear sight. Top flat is inscribed in a border "C * Orwan". The breech, which has been shortened during the period, is stamped deeply "GS". The flat lockplate has a single line border and is stamped "KETLAND & CO" in the center. The brass furniture includes a large four piece patchbox with scroll engraving and retained by seven screws. The patchbox release button is located on the bottom of the toeplate. The rifle has a flat sideplate with simple engraving. There is a silver oval shaped wrist escutcheon with a single line border, and a half moon inlaid above the cheekpiece on the left side. There are silver ovoid shaped escutcheons surrounding each of the brass barrel keys on both sides. There is a small period rectangular brass repair in front of the sideplate on the left side which measures about 7/8". The highly figured full length maple stock is carved with incised lines terminating in scrolls on both sides of the forend. Behind the cheekpiece are large foliate "C" scrolls in relief. CONDITION: Barrel retains a spotted grey-brown patina, showing some wear. Lock is a very good professional reconversion. Brass is polished and shows some wear and scattered marks. Stock has some replaced splinters on left side along barrel and one piece replaced at the toe. The rifle has a very attractive appearance with its large decorative patchbox and pleasing orange patina.Barrel Length: 39 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .45 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: OrwinModel: Kentucky RifleSerial Number: NSN
The rifle has a fully octagonal barrel with dovetailed brass front sight with silver blade, and an iron rear sight. Top flat is inscribed in a border "C * Orwan". The bre...moreech, which has been shortened during the period, is stamped deeply "GS". The flat lockplate has a single line border and is stamped "KETLAND & CO" in the center. The brass furniture includes a large four piece patchbox with scroll engraving and retained by seven screws. The patchbox release button is located on the bottom of the toeplate. The rifle has a flat sideplate with simple engraving. There is a silver oval shaped wrist escutcheon with a single line border, and a half moon inlaid above the cheekpiece on the left side. There are silver ovoid shaped escutcheons surrounding each of the brass barrel keys on both sides. There is a small period rectangular brass repair in front of the sideplate on the left side which measures about 7/8". The highly figured full length maple stock is carved with incised lines terminating in scrolls on both sides of the forend. Behind the cheekpiece are large foliate "C" scrolls in relief. CONDITION: Barrel retains a spotted grey-brown patina, showing some wear. Lock is a very good professional reconversion. Brass is polished and shows some wear and scattered marks. Stock has some replaced splinters on left side along barrel and one piece replaced at the toe. The rifle has a very attractive appearance with its large decorative patchbox and pleasing orange patina.Barrel Length: 39 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .45 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: OrwinModel: Kentucky RifleSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Rare and Early Massachusetts Attributed Flintlock Fusil.

Lot # 1086 (Sale Order: 86 of 205)      

For an example made by the same hand, see pages 57-58 of "Accouterments V" by James R. Johnston. The example in the book has the same elongated brass nosecap and the same face seen on the triggerguard bow. This mid-18th century fusil has an unmarked two-stage smoothbore steel barrel terminating at muzzle with an elongated brass nose-cap of 3-3/4" and engraved with two wedding bands. Caps of this type are seen on early New England arms, especially in Massachusetts. There is a small rectangular front sight mounted on top of the barrel, near the muzzle. The early lockplate is rounded and engraved with scrolls, detached pan and arrow-shaped frizzen spring finial. The European-style brass furniture includes an un-engraved buttplate, pierced sideplate engraved with foliate scrolls, and ornate triggerguard with relief mask on bow and terminating at the front with a pine tree finial. Sheet brass ramrod ferrules. Walnut stock of early form with relief beaver tail around barrel tang. Complete with its original wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark patina and shows some edge wear. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains matching patina. Brass retains a mellowing patina ans shows some wear and minor marks from use. Stock retains an original surface with some dry areas around lock and barrel tang, otherwise some minor scattered marks from use. A fantastic and very early New England fusil. PROVENANCE: Found in recent years by an antique dealer in an Oldtown, Maine attic. Barrel Length: 36-3/4"Caliber/Bore: .65 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Massachusetts AttributedModel: FusilSerial Number:
For an example made by the same hand, see pages 57-58 of "Accouterments V" by James R. Johnston. The example in the book has the same elongated brass nosecap and the sa...moreme face seen on the triggerguard bow. This mid-18th century fusil has an unmarked two-stage smoothbore steel barrel terminating at muzzle with an elongated brass nose-cap of 3-3/4" and engraved with two wedding bands. Caps of this type are seen on early New England arms, especially in Massachusetts. There is a small rectangular front sight mounted on top of the barrel, near the muzzle. The early lockplate is rounded and engraved with scrolls, detached pan and arrow-shaped frizzen spring finial. The European-style brass furniture includes an un-engraved buttplate, pierced sideplate engraved with foliate scrolls, and ornate triggerguard with relief mask on bow and terminating at the front with a pine tree finial. Sheet brass ramrod ferrules. Walnut stock of early form with relief beaver tail around barrel tang. Complete with its original wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark patina and shows some edge wear. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains matching patina. Brass retains a mellowing patina ans shows some wear and minor marks from use. Stock retains an original surface with some dry areas around lock and barrel tang, otherwise some minor scattered marks from use. A fantastic and very early New England fusil. PROVENANCE: Found in recent years by an antique dealer in an Oldtown, Maine attic. Barrel Length: 36-3/4"Caliber/Bore: .65 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Massachusetts AttributedModel: FusilSerial Number:

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(A) Fullstock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle Signed N. Beyer.

Lot # 1087 (Sale Order: 87 of 205)      

For a similar example with the same patchbox and from the same period, see rifle No. 29 on page 48 in the book "The Lancaster Long Rifle" by Patrick Hornberger and John Kolar. This rifle appears to be one of Beyer's later rifles. It features a full length octagonal barrel inscribed "N + BEYER" in a large font. The flat lockplate has a rounded tail and a roller frizzen, stamped "WARRANTED" in center. The frizzen was relined with a heavy piece of iron during its period of use. Brass furniture includes four piece pierced patchbox, with an engraved rooster finial; classic Lebanon sideplate with beveled edges, brass buttplate, trigger guard, ramrod ferrules, and nosecap. There is an engraved eight point silver star inlaid above the cheekpiece, and a vacant silver wrist escutcheon, round in shape, with a tooled border. The cheekpiece is inlaid with a strip of sheet brass decorated with a broken line border. The toeplate terminates in a tulip with some light engraving followed by an ovoid brass inlay. Figured maple full length stock in familiar Lebanon County form, decorated on both sides just behind wrist with incised scrollwork. Forend on both sides is decorated with incised lines terminating in scrolls on both sides just above entry ferrule. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark, heavy brown patina with crisp signature. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Furniture has been polished and now retains a mellowing patina. Stock shows some added finish, one small chip replaced around barrel tang and one small sliver below lockplate. There is a minor loss above front tang of lock and forend has a repaired crack on both sides about 16" from muzzle with a few replaced slivers along barrel.Barrel Length: 42 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .50 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: N. BeyerModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN
For a similar example with the same patchbox and from the same period, see rifle No. 29 on page 48 in the book "The Lancaster Long Rifle" by Patrick Hornberger and John K...moreolar. This rifle appears to be one of Beyer's later rifles. It features a full length octagonal barrel inscribed "N + BEYER" in a large font. The flat lockplate has a rounded tail and a roller frizzen, stamped "WARRANTED" in center. The frizzen was relined with a heavy piece of iron during its period of use. Brass furniture includes four piece pierced patchbox, with an engraved rooster finial; classic Lebanon sideplate with beveled edges, brass buttplate, trigger guard, ramrod ferrules, and nosecap. There is an engraved eight point silver star inlaid above the cheekpiece, and a vacant silver wrist escutcheon, round in shape, with a tooled border. The cheekpiece is inlaid with a strip of sheet brass decorated with a broken line border. The toeplate terminates in a tulip with some light engraving followed by an ovoid brass inlay. Figured maple full length stock in familiar Lebanon County form, decorated on both sides just behind wrist with incised scrollwork. Forend on both sides is decorated with incised lines terminating in scrolls on both sides just above entry ferrule. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark, heavy brown patina with crisp signature. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Furniture has been polished and now retains a mellowing patina. Stock shows some added finish, one small chip replaced around barrel tang and one small sliver below lockplate. There is a minor loss above front tang of lock and forend has a repaired crack on both sides about 16" from muzzle with a few replaced slivers along barrel.Barrel Length: 42 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .50 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: N. BeyerModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Scarce Half Stock Flintlock Indian Presentation Rifle, Signed John Derr, and Made in Berks Count

Lot # 1088 (Sale Order: 88 of 205)      

This rifle is extremely well-made and has a significant amount of detail and embellishments, including much use of bone decoration such as a compass star. Made perhaps for a local Native American. The smooth rifle has a two-stage thick-walled barrel with decorated applied brass teardrop front sight and notched rear sight. The top of the barrel, near the breech is stamped "JOHN DERR/WARRANTED". The lock is marked with partially visible "JOSEPH GOLCHER" in the center, features include a roller-frizzen. Brass furniture including classic four-piece John Derr patchbox retained screws. Brass sideplate with beveled edges, brass wear plate on bottom of forend, brass triggerguard with loop behind rear tang for decorative feathers, brass buttplate and brass endcap. There are eleven bone inlays, some engraved and colored, on the stock including eight on the toe, a bone tack behind the lock and the sideplate, and a large eight-pointed star above the cheekpiece. Highly figured walnut half-stock with incise-carved designs and stars above and below the patchbox as well as a series of relief panels on the convex toe. CONDITION: Very good overall showing little use. Barrel retains an applied brown surface with some light pitting and wear. The lock retains a similar surface. Stock excellent showing only light storage marks, edges are crisp and most of original finish remains. Brass is polished and shows little wear. Bone inlays are excellent. A very attractive and ornate rifle for Indian presentation, although probably never presented.Barrel Length: 39"Caliber/Bore: .57 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: John DerrModel: Presentation RifleSerial Number:
This rifle is extremely well-made and has a significant amount of detail and embellishments, including much use of bone decoration such as a compass star. Made perhaps f...moreor a local Native American. The smooth rifle has a two-stage thick-walled barrel with decorated applied brass teardrop front sight and notched rear sight. The top of the barrel, near the breech is stamped "JOHN DERR/WARRANTED". The lock is marked with partially visible "JOSEPH GOLCHER" in the center, features include a roller-frizzen. Brass furniture including classic four-piece John Derr patchbox retained screws. Brass sideplate with beveled edges, brass wear plate on bottom of forend, brass triggerguard with loop behind rear tang for decorative feathers, brass buttplate and brass endcap. There are eleven bone inlays, some engraved and colored, on the stock including eight on the toe, a bone tack behind the lock and the sideplate, and a large eight-pointed star above the cheekpiece. Highly figured walnut half-stock with incise-carved designs and stars above and below the patchbox as well as a series of relief panels on the convex toe. CONDITION: Very good overall showing little use. Barrel retains an applied brown surface with some light pitting and wear. The lock retains a similar surface. Stock excellent showing only light storage marks, edges are crisp and most of original finish remains. Brass is polished and shows little wear. Bone inlays are excellent. A very attractive and ornate rifle for Indian presentation, although probably never presented.Barrel Length: 39"Caliber/Bore: .57 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: John DerrModel: Presentation RifleSerial Number:

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(A) Faux Striped Flintlock Kentucky Rifle, Signed J. Philpy.

Lot # 1089 (Sale Order: 89 of 205)      

This rifle has a heavy, two-stage barrel with dovetailed brass blade front sight and notched rear sight. Signed in script "J*Philpy" on top flat near breech. Philpy worked in Berks County, Pennsylvania, close to Womelsdorf. His rifles are very uncommon. Flat "WARRANTED" lockplate with rounded tail decorated with sprigs of engraving. Brass furniture includes a large four piece patchbox decorated with C-scrolls, shading, and punch dot borders in the style of John Bonewitz. Classic flat Berks County sideplate and faceted trigger guard. Round ramrod ferrules and brass nosecap. Full length faux striped maple stock of classic Berks County form. CONDITION: Barrel retains a light grey patina and has a clear signature. Lock has been reconverted to flintlock configuration. Brass retains a dark, unpolished patina. Stock is very good, retaining much of original faux striping and purplish violin finish. There is an age crack at the toe and scattered areas of wear and losses to surface from use. A very attractive and folky Berks County rifle.Barrel Length: 42 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .52 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: J. PhilpyModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN
This rifle has a heavy, two-stage barrel with dovetailed brass blade front sight and notched rear sight. Signed in script "J*Philpy" on top flat near breech. Philpy work...moreed in Berks County, Pennsylvania, close to Womelsdorf. His rifles are very uncommon. Flat "WARRANTED" lockplate with rounded tail decorated with sprigs of engraving. Brass furniture includes a large four piece patchbox decorated with C-scrolls, shading, and punch dot borders in the style of John Bonewitz. Classic flat Berks County sideplate and faceted trigger guard. Round ramrod ferrules and brass nosecap. Full length faux striped maple stock of classic Berks County form. CONDITION: Barrel retains a light grey patina and has a clear signature. Lock has been reconverted to flintlock configuration. Brass retains a dark, unpolished patina. Stock is very good, retaining much of original faux striping and purplish violin finish. There is an age crack at the toe and scattered areas of wear and losses to surface from use. A very attractive and folky Berks County rifle.Barrel Length: 42 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .52 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: J. PhilpyModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Incised, Carved Flintlock Kentucky Rifle, Signed John Derr.

Lot # 1090 (Sale Order: 90 of 205)      

John Derr was one of the most prolific makers in Berks County. He worked in the Oley Valley. This example is stamped "JOHN DERR" on the top flat of the octagonal smoothbore barrel. Front and rear sights have single line borders on both sides. Flat lockplate stamped in center "JNo JONES / & Co". The trigger is pierced and has a rearward curl. Brass furniture includes typical Derr style four piece patchbox, which is also very close to that used by Henry Mauger. Flat brass sideplate with beveled edges and elongated tombstone rear tang. Faceted trigger guard and a brass wearplate with tulip shapes at both ends. Small, vacant silver wrist escutcheon and an unengraved silver eagle above the cheekpiece. Full length figured maple stock with high relief cheekpiece and incised scroll decoration on left side behind cheekpiece. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy, brown patina with scattered areas of corrosion. Lock has been reconverted and retains a brown patina. Brass furniture has been polished and hinge of patchbox lid has been repaired. Stock retains much original finish and shows some losses and cracks around barrel tang and some losses to carving around lockplate, otherwise some scattered grain cracks and about 6-1/2" of forend have been replaced. Wooden ramrod appears to be original.Barrel Length: 42 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .45 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: John DerrModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN
John Derr was one of the most prolific makers in Berks County. He worked in the Oley Valley. This example is stamped "JOHN DERR" on the top flat of the octagonal smoothbo...morere barrel. Front and rear sights have single line borders on both sides. Flat lockplate stamped in center "JNo JONES / & Co". The trigger is pierced and has a rearward curl. Brass furniture includes typical Derr style four piece patchbox, which is also very close to that used by Henry Mauger. Flat brass sideplate with beveled edges and elongated tombstone rear tang. Faceted trigger guard and a brass wearplate with tulip shapes at both ends. Small, vacant silver wrist escutcheon and an unengraved silver eagle above the cheekpiece. Full length figured maple stock with high relief cheekpiece and incised scroll decoration on left side behind cheekpiece. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy, brown patina with scattered areas of corrosion. Lock has been reconverted and retains a brown patina. Brass furniture has been polished and hinge of patchbox lid has been repaired. Stock retains much original finish and shows some losses and cracks around barrel tang and some losses to carving around lockplate, otherwise some scattered grain cracks and about 6-1/2" of forend have been replaced. Wooden ramrod appears to be original.Barrel Length: 42 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .45 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: John DerrModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Signed Henry Gibbs Flintlock Kentucky Rifle.

Lot # 1091 (Sale Order: 91 of 205)      

This fine Lancaster County, Pennsylvania flintlock rifle has a thick, two stage, octagon-to-round barrel. It is signed in block letters "H. GIBBS" on the top flat. The flat lockplate in inscribed a spring of engraving at the tail and a single line border, and is marked "WALKER" in the center. The brass furniture includes a four piece patchbox with a pierced finial typical of Gibbs rifles. The lid is engraved with checkered shaped panels and rocker panel engraved straps. The flat sideplate is decorated with rocker panel designs. There is a small, silver, oval shaped wrist escutcheon. The inlaid oval shaped escutcheon above the cheekpiece was replaced during the period of use with a brass plate with embossed foliate and geometric motifs. The full length stock is of highly figured maple and shows diamond section checkering around the wrist. The profile is of classic Lancaster County form. Complete with a period wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel retains an even brown patina with clear signature. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration but is possibly a second lock. There are a couple minor slivers replaced around the lock. Brass retains a dark, unpolished, mustard patina. Stock is very good with a few minor scattered marks and a beautiful orange color. A very fine and attractive Lancaster Kentucky.Barrel Length: 45"Caliber/Bore: .52 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Henry GibbsModel: Flintlock KentuckySerial Number: NSN
This fine Lancaster County, Pennsylvania flintlock rifle has a thick, two stage, octagon-to-round barrel. It is signed in block letters "H. GIBBS" on the top flat. The fl...moreat lockplate in inscribed a spring of engraving at the tail and a single line border, and is marked "WALKER" in the center. The brass furniture includes a four piece patchbox with a pierced finial typical of Gibbs rifles. The lid is engraved with checkered shaped panels and rocker panel engraved straps. The flat sideplate is decorated with rocker panel designs. There is a small, silver, oval shaped wrist escutcheon. The inlaid oval shaped escutcheon above the cheekpiece was replaced during the period of use with a brass plate with embossed foliate and geometric motifs. The full length stock is of highly figured maple and shows diamond section checkering around the wrist. The profile is of classic Lancaster County form. Complete with a period wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel retains an even brown patina with clear signature. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration but is possibly a second lock. There are a couple minor slivers replaced around the lock. Brass retains a dark, unpolished, mustard patina. Stock is very good with a few minor scattered marks and a beautiful orange color. A very fine and attractive Lancaster Kentucky.Barrel Length: 45"Caliber/Bore: .52 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Henry GibbsModel: Flintlock KentuckySerial Number: NSN

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(A) Attractive English Flintlock Trade Fowler.

Lot # 1092 (Sale Order: 92 of 205)      

This trade fowler features an English proofed three-stage smoothbore barrel with silver teardrop front sight mounted on top at muzzle. Lockplate stamped "WARRANTED" in center. Cast brass furniture including wrist escutcheon, buttplate, sideplate, and triggerguard. A six-pointed compass star is crudely inlaid into the left side of the buttstock, made from a copper penny. Full length walnut stock of classic English 18th century form with a relief-carved shell around the barrel tang. Complete with wooden ramrod, which is probably a replacement. Complete with a letter of provenance from Gene van der Toorn dated 2007. The letter states that this trade fowler was removed from the mantle of the oldest home in West Milford, New Jersey and it had been in the family "forever". CONDITION: Barrel and lock retain a dark heavy brown patina. This second period lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass mounts show wear and some scattered marks from use, retain a dark unpolished patina. Forend shows some cracking and losses on both sides. This is a very attractive untouched 18th century trade fowler which is nearly identical to the Duncan fowler shown on pages 111 to 113 of "Colonial Frontier Guns" by T.M. Hamilton.Barrel Length: 48"Caliber/Bore: .67 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: EnglishModel: Trade FowlerPaperwork: YesSerial Number:
This trade fowler features an English proofed three-stage smoothbore barrel with silver teardrop front sight mounted on top at muzzle. Lockplate stamped "WARRANTED" in c...moreenter. Cast brass furniture including wrist escutcheon, buttplate, sideplate, and triggerguard. A six-pointed compass star is crudely inlaid into the left side of the buttstock, made from a copper penny. Full length walnut stock of classic English 18th century form with a relief-carved shell around the barrel tang. Complete with wooden ramrod, which is probably a replacement. Complete with a letter of provenance from Gene van der Toorn dated 2007. The letter states that this trade fowler was removed from the mantle of the oldest home in West Milford, New Jersey and it had been in the family "forever". CONDITION: Barrel and lock retain a dark heavy brown patina. This second period lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass mounts show wear and some scattered marks from use, retain a dark unpolished patina. Forend shows some cracking and losses on both sides. This is a very attractive untouched 18th century trade fowler which is nearly identical to the Duncan fowler shown on pages 111 to 113 of "Colonial Frontier Guns" by T.M. Hamilton.Barrel Length: 48"Caliber/Bore: .67 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: EnglishModel: Trade FowlerPaperwork: YesSerial Number:

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American Spontoon Pipe Tomahawk.

Lot # 1093 (Sale Order: 93 of 205)      

Probably circa 1770. This spontoon pipe tomahawk has excellent form and diminutive proportions. The handforged iron head measures 7-1/2" overall with a double edged blade of about 3-3/4" with two decorative loops following and moldings both in front of and behind the eye. The small 1-1/8" bowl has a brass band around the top. Complete with a later silver banded and silver inlaid wooden haft with a brass cap at the top. A very nice pipe tomahawk with excellent form. CONDITION: Head retains a corroded, heavy brown surface. Tip has been rounded. Some minor losses due to thinning around the top of the bowl. Haft retains a dark patina.Blade Length: 5"Overall Length: 20"
Probably circa 1770. This spontoon pipe tomahawk has excellent form and diminutive proportions. The handforged iron head measures 7-1/2" overall with a double edged blade...more of about 3-3/4" with two decorative loops following and moldings both in front of and behind the eye. The small 1-1/8" bowl has a brass band around the top. Complete with a later silver banded and silver inlaid wooden haft with a brass cap at the top. A very nice pipe tomahawk with excellent form. CONDITION: Head retains a corroded, heavy brown surface. Tip has been rounded. Some minor losses due to thinning around the top of the bowl. Haft retains a dark patina.Blade Length: 5"Overall Length: 20"

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Brass Tomahawk with Paint-Decorated Handle.

Lot # 1094 (Sale Order: 94 of 205)      

The high-quality brass head measures 5-1/2" overall with a 1" steel blade dovetailed in and retained by three brass rivets. Slightly curved cutting edge of 2-1/4". Tear drop-shaped eye. Fluted relief moldings at back of blade on both sides and a 1-3/8" threaded brass bowl decorated with a relief roped ring and a relief ring at the opening, as well as two engraved lines. Round haft with relief acorn-shaped mouthpiece, decorated in the latter part of the 19th century and features geometric Native American designs of red, yellow, and black hues. The paint was analyzed through a Winterthur paint analysis in 2011 and a detailed report by department chair Jennifer Mass, Ph.D. is included. Jennifer concludes that the head is earlier than the paint on the haft, which is post 1834. She states that "no evidence for the presence of 20th century pigments was observed". A copy of the full paint report and analysis is included. CONDITION: Head retains a mellow mustard patina with some darker areas and scattered marks from use. Replaced steel edge shows a grey patina with some areas of de-lamination. Haft retains almost all of paint decorated surface with some areas thinning. This is a very attractive, well-made and well-preserved pipe tomahawk. PROVENANCE: James Hart.Blade Length: 2-3/4"Overall Length: 16-1/2"Paperwork: Yes
The high-quality brass head measures 5-1/2" overall with a 1" steel blade dovetailed in and retained by three brass rivets. Slightly curved cutting edge of 2-1/4". Tear...more drop-shaped eye. Fluted relief moldings at back of blade on both sides and a 1-3/8" threaded brass bowl decorated with a relief roped ring and a relief ring at the opening, as well as two engraved lines. Round haft with relief acorn-shaped mouthpiece, decorated in the latter part of the 19th century and features geometric Native American designs of red, yellow, and black hues. The paint was analyzed through a Winterthur paint analysis in 2011 and a detailed report by department chair Jennifer Mass, Ph.D. is included. Jennifer concludes that the head is earlier than the paint on the haft, which is post 1834. She states that "no evidence for the presence of 20th century pigments was observed". A copy of the full paint report and analysis is included. CONDITION: Head retains a mellow mustard patina with some darker areas and scattered marks from use. Replaced steel edge shows a grey patina with some areas of de-lamination. Haft retains almost all of paint decorated surface with some areas thinning. This is a very attractive, well-made and well-preserved pipe tomahawk. PROVENANCE: James Hart.Blade Length: 2-3/4"Overall Length: 16-1/2"Paperwork: Yes

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Latter Part of 18th Century Pipe Tomahawk with Original Haft.

Lot # 1095 (Sale Order: 95 of 205)      

Probably circa 1790 to 1810. Hand forged iron head of 7-1/9" including bowl. The 1 -3/8" steel blade has a 1-1/4" crescent cutting edge. There are relief moldings on each side of eye and scalloped edges on top and bottom of both sides of eye. The turned bowl measures about 1-3/4" tall. The haft appears to be period and measures 19-1/4" and is decorated with a steel band. CONDITION: Head retains a spotted grey patina with some minor corrosion. Haft retains a dark patina and has had some finish added. Some age cracks and scattered marks from use. There is one crack stemming from eye to bowl on the top. As well as one stemming from the eye into the blade. This is a very nice pipe tomahawk with very good form. Blade Length: 3 - 7/8"Overall Length: 19 - 1/4"
Probably circa 1790 to 1810. Hand forged iron head of 7-1/9" including bowl. The 1 -3/8" steel blade has a 1-1/4" crescent cutting edge. There are relief moldings on each...more side of eye and scalloped edges on top and bottom of both sides of eye. The turned bowl measures about 1-3/4" tall. The haft appears to be period and measures 19-1/4" and is decorated with a steel band. CONDITION: Head retains a spotted grey patina with some minor corrosion. Haft retains a dark patina and has had some finish added. Some age cracks and scattered marks from use. There is one crack stemming from eye to bowl on the top. As well as one stemming from the eye into the blade. This is a very nice pipe tomahawk with very good form. Blade Length: 3 - 7/8"Overall Length: 19 - 1/4"

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Early Spike Axe with Period Haft.

Lot # 1096 (Sale Order: 96 of 205)      

Iron hand forged head with steel cutting edge of 5-1/8", head measures 9" overall, including the downward curved 3-1/2" spike. Front of eye has a molding on each side. Period wooden haft of 17-1/4" in length. CONDITION: Head retains a heavy untouched patina. Haft retains a dark patina with some handling wear. A very stylish and attractive Revolutionary War or earlier spike axe.Blade Length: 5"Overall Length: 9"Paperwork: No
Iron hand forged head with steel cutting edge of 5-1/8", head measures 9" overall, including the downward curved 3-1/2" spike. Front of eye has a molding on each side. ...morePeriod wooden haft of 17-1/4" in length. CONDITION: Head retains a heavy untouched patina. Haft retains a dark patina with some handling wear. A very stylish and attractive Revolutionary War or earlier spike axe.Blade Length: 5"Overall Length: 9"Paperwork: No

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Early Iron Hammerpole Axe with Original Haft.

Lot # 1097 (Sale Order: 97 of 205)      

Iron head of 6" including 1-7/8" hammerpole, 3" blade with 4" crescent cutting edge. Thin rectangular eye with round sections on each side. Period, probably original haft of 14-7/8". A very nice example of a rifleman's axe. CONDITION: Head retains a heavy brown lightly pitted surface. Haft very good with an old finish. Blade Length: 4"Overall Length: 16"
Iron head of 6" including 1-7/8" hammerpole, 3" blade with 4" crescent cutting edge. Thin rectangular eye with round sections on each side. Period, probably original ha...moreft of 14-7/8". A very nice example of a rifleman's axe. CONDITION: Head retains a heavy brown lightly pitted surface. Haft very good with an old finish. Blade Length: 4"Overall Length: 16"

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Continental Belt Dagger with Iron Handle, Dated 1778.

Lot # 1098 (Sale Order: 98 of 205)      

Double-edged blade with three fullers on each side, top stamped "1778 / 1778". Lead-filled iron handle with turning in center and engraved with crosshatched patterns. Pommel of lion's head form. CONDITION: Dark patina overall.Blade Length: 5-1/2"Overall Length: 10-1/8"Paperwork: No
Double-edged blade with three fullers on each side, top stamped "1778 / 1778". Lead-filled iron handle with turning in center and engraved with crosshatched patterns. P...moreommel of lion's head form. CONDITION: Dark patina overall.Blade Length: 5-1/2"Overall Length: 10-1/8"Paperwork: No

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Early Iron Handaxe, Found at Rymersberg, Pennsylvania.

Lot # 1099 (Sale Order: 99 of 205)      

For a similar example, see No. 4 on page 25 of "Collectors Encyclopedia of the American Revolution" by George Neumann. This axe was found Rymersberg, Pennsylvania. The hand forged iron head measures 7 -1/2" in length with a 3-3/4" crescent cutting edge complete with original ash halved of 16 -1/4". CONDITION: Head retains a mostly dark heavy brown patina with some scattered marks from use. Haft retains a dry surface with some squared and round headed nails to reinforce fit above eye. A nice and early camp axe. Blade Length: 5 - 1/2"Overall Length: 16 - 1/4"Paperwork: No
For a similar example, see No. 4 on page 25 of "Collectors Encyclopedia of the American Revolution" by George Neumann. This axe was found Rymersberg, Pennsylvania. The ha...morend forged iron head measures 7 -1/2" in length with a 3-3/4" crescent cutting edge complete with original ash halved of 16 -1/4". CONDITION: Head retains a mostly dark heavy brown patina with some scattered marks from use. Haft retains a dry surface with some squared and round headed nails to reinforce fit above eye. A nice and early camp axe. Blade Length: 5 - 1/2"Overall Length: 16 - 1/4"Paperwork: No

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Green-Painted Banded Wooden Camp Canteen.

Lot # 1100 (Sale Order: 100 of 205)      

This large Revolutionary War era cheesebox canteen measures about 9" in diameter and about 5-1/2" in depth. The banded construction is held together by two wooden bands. It has generous amounts of both red (first color) and green painted surfaces. On the top is a pewter spout as well as a hole to allow air flow. CONDITION: Retains about 80 percent of its second coat of green paint with visible areas of original red paint beneath. Shows some staining and grain cracks to bands. A nice larger than average size with an honest surface displaying a great paint history. Provenance: Rudy Gleichman.
This large Revolutionary War era cheesebox canteen measures about 9" in diameter and about 5-1/2" in depth. The banded construction is held together by two wooden bands....more It has generous amounts of both red (first color) and green painted surfaces. On the top is a pewter spout as well as a hole to allow air flow. CONDITION: Retains about 80 percent of its second coat of green paint with visible areas of original red paint beneath. Shows some staining and grain cracks to bands. A nice larger than average size with an honest surface displaying a great paint history. Provenance: Rudy Gleichman.

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