Fall 2023 Premier Auction

LARGE BORE PISTOLS. Cal. 66 (both). S# NSN (both). The 7" deeply swamped twist octagon barrels have three unreadable gold stamps at breech ends...

HOLSTER PISTOL. Cal. 67. S# NSN. The 9" tapered round barrel has military type turnings at rear and platinum lined touch hole. Lock with chamfe...

Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 9". Lock marked "STEATHAM". Bbl. has circled Belgian "E/LG" proof as well as "LONDON" marking ...

Cal. 65. NSN. Bbl. 8 13/16". This pistol likely dates from the late 18th century or early 19th century. The round barrel has 2 small proofs on ...

Cal. 44. NSN. Bbls. 2 3/8" rifled. Double folding triggers. Double hammers. Both pistols appear unmarked but have floral engraving & game s...

PISTOL CARBINE. Cal. 58. S# NSN. The rifled 13" tapered octagon barrel is fitted with "V" notch rear and blade front sights. Early st...

PISTOL. Cal. 36. S# NSN. The 3 3/4" barrel has long octagon to 16 sided breech section which takes a relatively large powder charge. Removable ...

Cal. 50. S# NSN. The 5 3/4" shaped octagon to round barrel with cannon turned muzzle is unmarked. Early type lock with arched and rounded plate...

PISTOL. Cal. 59. S# NSN. Of the type mass produced for the use of Highland regiments, this pistol has 7 1/4" iron barrel with London proofs and...

PISTOL. Cal. 32. NSN. Bbl. 3 3/8" of smooth bored octagon bronze. Center mounted hammer & folding trigger. 3" spear point blade left o...

Cal. 60. NSN. Bbl. 9" brass. Brass flintlock pistol of unknown origin. Lock marked "V.F.P.". Brass lock & furniture. Iron hammer ...

FRIEDRICH WEILAND. Cal. 41. NSN. Bbl 10 3/8". Produced by Friedrich Weiland (1828-1861) of Cassel, Germany. The full length browned octagonal b...

Cal. 65. NSN. Bbl. 10" brass rnd. Iron lock has floral engraving but otherwise appears unmarked. Bbl. top marked "LONDON". Left side ...

This horn measures approx. 14 1/2" overall and 3 1/2" across at the butt. The wooden plug in the butt is carved with the initials "AH...

This powder horn measures approx. 11 1/2" in length and 3 1/3" across at the butt. This is an example of an old horn that has been engrave...

The horn is approx. 10" long and 2 1/4" wide at the butt. The horn has a flat plug at the butt with a 1 1/4" iron staple. There is a ...

ABNER TAYLOR. This horn measures approx. 16 1/2" in length and 3" across at the butt. It has a domed shape wooden plug with central iron l...

KING. This horn measures approx. 11 1/4" in length and is 2 1/2" across at the butt. The butt has a rounded plug, and the spout is simply ...

Canteen measures approx. 8" in length and 3 1/2" across. It has flat wooden plugs at both ends with a pewter spout at the apex of the arc....

This horn measures approx. 14 1/2" in length and 3" in width at the butt. The butt is a rounded plug of wood. The spout is simply carved i...

This horn measures approx. 13" in length and is 2 3/4" across the heavily rounded butt. The spout has an incised ring to aid in suspension...

This powder flask measures approx. 7 3/4" x 2 1/2". It appears to be certifiably antique ivory from a section of walrus tusk with carved w...

An interesting selection of 23 civilian powder & shot flasks from a variety of periods in a range of styles, sizes, & materials. Sizes range...

This varied group includes 1 European flattened horn powder flask measuring 9 1/2". / 1 Large 9 3/4" powder flask with a hunter & game...

1. 1st model Colt dragoon mold (M6 in Rapley), brass 2-cavity mold for round ball & conical with no grease groove or heel. Stamped in brass at a...

ACCESSORIES. 1) Canvas & leather hunting bag w/ 2 compartments. Leather tag sewn on back is marked "J.C. ENNIS" / "- MAKER - SIMI...

Cal. 40. NSN. Bbl. 26 1/2" oct. Fixed sights. Bbl. has dragon & tiger engraved scenes. Lock has floral engraving. Serpentine arm. Asian har...

Cal. 42. NSN. Bbl. 18" oct. w/ flared cannon muzzle. Fixed sights."S" shaped serpentine arm. Arm does not appear to be functioning pr...

Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 40 3/4" rnd. w/ cannonade muzzle. Brass blade front sight. Traditional Japanese rear sight. Rear of bbl. has gold branches &...

Cal. 42. NSN. Bbl. 33 1/2" w/ octagonal flared muzzle. Blade front sight. Japanese fixed rear sight. Matchlock converted to percussion likely i...

Cal. 38. NSN. Bbl. 3 1/2" w/ cannon muzzle. Bbl. has engraving. Brass post front sight. Square fixed brass rear sight. Serpentine arm. Arm does...

The O-daiko is a traditional Japanese barrel drum played in temples and orchestras particularly during festivals. The O-daiko is thought to originate

WEAPONS. Most often marketed as "Luristan" 1000-500BC. The term Luristan references artifacts made by a society of semi-nomadic people tha...

This group of lances include 5 examples that are of an American Indian style. The exact date of manufacture of these American Indian lances is difficu

The box itself measures 17" x 17" x 28", and the lid measures 18 1/4" x 30". The rear of the box has 3 internal hinges, and...

1) This walking stick measures 36" in length and appears to be made of ebony with a metal tip. It has a highly embellished silver cane head tha...

Overall length: 14 1/2", including a 9 3/4" haft. This superb halberd is actually stamped "JN" over "US" with an irreg...

BY PILET. A beautifully executed 19th century bronze by Leon Pilet. Pilet was born in Paris, France in the year 1836, and lived there until his death

NUMISMATA ANTIQUA" PRESENTATION COPY TO MARTIN FOLKES, FRS (FELLOWSHIP OF ROYAL SOCIETY). Quarto (12" x 9.5", 3" thick), full le...

& COUNTER DIE. This is the exceptionally rare & heavy die for the EGA front plate of the M1896 Marine Corps dress spike helmet. The die meas...

1) ARTILLERY. An 1834 to 1851 heavy iron die for an Artillery crossed cannons hat insignia. The die measures approx. 4 3/8" x 3 1/4" x 3&q...

1) ARTILLERY. An M1872 iron die for an Artillery crossed cannons hat insignia. The round die measures approx. 3" in diameter by 2" high. T...