The black holster, which has always been with this gun, and fits perfectly, closes with a tab/flap and loop. The original belt loop, which was stitched on, is missing, and another belt loop has been cut in the back. The stitching on the very tip of the holster has 'popped' as the holster was made without a 'plug and simply stitched closed. Overall really excellent with no flaking and just some minor crazing. Researchers strongly believe holsters of this form were issued through Richmond, and it is interesting to note that this gun is within twelve numbers (#899) of the gun carried by famed Maryland Confederate cavalry officer Harry Gilmor, further indicating the gun was probably issued from Richmond. The gun carries verbal provenance from a Bouragard (sic) Martin of West Virginia. An exceptional Confederate handgun that is totally fresh to the market.

(611-06) $19,500.00

There is a sliver on the left side of the forestock, and two line cracks on the right side of the fore stock that show very old, well done repairs with a wood filler, really detract little. Incised line fore stock molding, the forestock extending to within 1" of the muzzle, which appears to be the original length. Just one small chip at the front of the lock. A very rare mid-eighteenth century European martial pistol, that could easily have seen service in the American Revolution, in really wonderful condition.

(611-05) $2,950.00

(123-6073) $3,500.00

(594-01) $2,950.00

Offered is a European style, probably French revolver from the early 1800'S. The barrel is a 7 3/8-inch long damascus barrel. The entire bore is covered with small grove cut approximately every //32 of an inch with a very slight twist. The front sight is a single blade dovetailed into the barrel. Both ends of the barrel are decorated with gold gilding. The rear sight is located on the barrel tang that is decorated with engraving. The trigger guard, butt cap, sideplate and ramrod pipe are blued and also decorated with engraving. The barrel pin plate and an escutcheon on the grip are made of silver. The grip is decorated with wood checkering. The wood ramrod has a brass ramrod cap. The lockplate and hammer which has part of the spur broken off are decorated with engraving. The mechanics of the lock are in working condition. The overall condition of this gun is good with some minor surface rust or pitting around the nipple and a small spot on the barrel.

(556-02) $595.00

(123-6597) $995.00

(123-6598) $995.00

(123-6342) $1,650.00

(G2766) $250.00

Presented here is an imported, factory-engraved and original blued revolver produced by an unknown Belgian arms maker. In excellent plus condition overall, the 9" long, double-action pinfire revolver is a 9mm (.37 caliber) model with a six-shot unrebated cylinder matched to a 4" long, octagonal barrel. Its deeply blued cylinder exhibits a fine, decorative factory engraving on the surface along with its six safety cams and the six pin slots for the special pinfire ammunition. Engraving is also seen on the frame, loading gate, cylinder backstop, and butt strap. Sidearm retains much of the original bluing on the barrel, trigger, triggerguard, and loading gate. Hints of case colors show on the frame. Cylinder wears the early definitive Leige proof mark of the letters "E / L G" all enclosed in an elongated circle. This marking dates the weapon from July 11, 1893 to present day. Inspector view markings on the cylinder show the "Crown / EL / 69". No serial number visible on the iron frame but it does show the letters "N M" below the barrel along with the proof mark of a small crown over the letter Y. The bag-shaped grips on the revolver are two-piece varnished rosewood in excellent condition with smooth even wear. An integrated lanyard swivel with ring is part of the buttstrap. Revolver mechanics are sharp and crisp. Cylinder loading gate present and is strong, as is the shell ejector. All exterior metal surfaces on this weapon show scattered light pitting and wear marks, all consistent with this weapon's age and use. A very excellent, good-looking collectible pinfire revolver.

(123-6414) $1,195.00

Presented here is an imported secondary revolver known as 'THE GUARDIAN' produced by an unknown Belgian arms maker. In very good, complete overall condition, the 7" long pinfire revolver is a 7 mm or .30 caliber model with a six-shot unrebated cylinder matched to a 3" long, octagonal barrel. Plain cylinder displays its six safety cams and the six pin slots for the special pinfire ammunition. Weapon is void of any original bluing or case colors and wears a dusky gray mottled coloring. Serial number "58' clear and sharp, is marked on the iron frame, barrel, trigger assembly and cylinder. Cylinder wears the definitive Leige proof mark of the letters "E / L G" all enclosed in an elongated circle. In addition, the cylinder exhibits the pennant that is engraved with the inscription "THE GUARDIAN * AMERICAN MODEL OF 1878". Inspector view marks are also visible on the cylinder and the barrel. No other maker markings visible. Has the collapsible trigger. The revolver's grips are a two-piece unit of varnished rosewood in excellent condition with smooth even wear. Revolver mechanics are crisp. Cylinder loading gate present and strong and functional. All exterior metal surfaces on this weapon show scattered light pitting and wear marks, all consistent with this weapon's age and use. Piece appears to have been lightly cleaned at one time. A good-looking collectible pinfire revolver.

(123-6419) $350.00

Here is a fine, "over & under" double barrel pistol imported from an unknown Belgian arms maker. In very good overall condition, the muzzle-loading cap and ball pistol measures 7¼" long and has two .40 caliber, 'over & under', round brass barrels fitted to a flat brass frame and brass triggerguard. A thumb lever on left side of frame regulates the barrel to be fired. Grips feature a finely checkered, one-piece walnut handle with a 'bag' profile. Weapon is void of any maker's marks save for definitive Leige proof mark of the letters "E / L G / small star" all enclosed in an elongated circle. Frame is engraved on both sides with a tapered basket holding what appears to be sheaves of wheat and loaves of bread. Mechanically tight and strong. All exterior brass surfaces on this weapon show a fine mellow patina, along with scattered light scratches and wear. A nice adder to any pistol collection.

(123-6087) $795.00

Presented here is an unusual imported secondary revolver produced by an unknown Belgian arms maker. In good overall condition, the pinfire revolver measures 11½" long and is fitted with a wicked looking, 6" long, double-edged foldout blade. Sidearm is a 12mm or .44 caliber model with a six-shot unrebated cylinder matched to a 6" long, round barrel. Plain cylinder has the six safety cams and the six pin slots for the ammunition. Weapon is void of any original bluing or case colors and wears a dark gray mottled coloring. Serial number "554" as marked on the iron frame is thin and pocked marked but readable. Cylinder wears the definitive Leige proof mark of the letters "E / L G" all enclosed in an elongated circle. View's marks are also visible on the cylinder and the barrel. No maker's markings visible. A large, iron trigger guard fits the frame. The revolver's grips are a two-piece unit of varnished walnut in good condition with smooth even wear. Revolver is in mechanical need of adjustment. Cylinder loading gate is missing its spring and is non-functional. The side fold out blade is hinged directly under the muzzle tip and wears a mottled dark gray patina overall. All exterior metal surfaces on this weapon show scattered light pitting and wear marks, all consistent with this weapon's age and use. A unique collectible.

(123-6244) $1,295.00

Weapon's frame accommodates a rear-loading gate to the cylinder and a pivoting ejecting bolt at the front. Right side of upper frame features a proof mark of the crown over the letter "R". Barrel, which has an oval shape. Features a bore that is dark and dirty. Top of the barrel shows a flat band stamped "FOR 44 WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE BELGIUM". Directly over the top strap are the markings "FRONTIER / ARMY". All metal has moderately been cleaned and wears a dusky gray sheen overall. Spots of dark age oxidation are visible on the barrel exterior and on the frame overall. Original frame screws buggered up. Mechanics are weak and need adjustment. In the 1880s, this imported sidearm was less expensive to produce for the American market. We recommend that it not be fired.

(123-6074) $375.00

Henry Aston of Middletown, Connecticut manufactured this pistol. Aston manufactured around 30,000 pistols between 1846 and 1852. His lockplate markings are a US/H.ASTON from 1846 through 1850 and US/H. ASTON & CO in 1851 and 1852. All are marked with MIDDtn/CONN/(date) vertically in the rear. All are .54 caliber smoothbores with 8 ½ inch round barrels. Barrels are marked with US, date on the tang and inspectors initials. The ramrod is a swivel type with a button shaped head. Backstrap, trigger guard, barrel band and front sight are made of brass. All metal parts were blue except the trigger.

This pistol is marked 1847 on the lockplate and the tang. The barrel is also marked with a US and sub inspectors mark GWH. It also has sub-inspector's marks on various other parts. Brass has been lightly polished. Wood is in good condition with two strong cartouches on the left side. Lock is crisp and mechanically in good working condition. Nice example of an early percussion pistol.

(558-09) $1,500.00

This was the first U.S. martial percussion pistol produced and delivered under contract to the government. Between 1842 and 1847 N. P. Ames produced 2,000 and Henry Deringer produced 1,200. They are all 54 caliber smoothbore pistols with 6 inch round barrels. Most have no sights but some do have a blade front sight. All hardware is made from brass and all metal is bright except for the barrel, which was browned. Proof stampings are on the barrel and lockplate are stamped with the manufacture and date. Inspector's initials are stamped on the left side of the stock on the flat.

Offered is one of the Ames manufactured pistols. The lockplate is marked USN and dated 1844. It is also marked with the N. P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS. The barrel is marked 1844/RP/P and the cartouche is light but visible. All the metal has a dusky gray patina and the brass is a dull unpolished look. It appears that the swivel ramrod may have had some repair work.

(558-16) $1,950.00

This was the first U.S. martial percussion pistol produced and delivered under contract to the government. Between 1842 and 1847 N. P. Ames produced 2,000 and Henry Deringer produced 1,200. They are all 54 caliber smoothbore pistols with 6 inch round barrels. Most have no sights but some do have a blade front sight. All hardware is made from brass and all metal is bright except for the barrel, which was browned. Proof stampings are on the barrel and lockplate are stamped with the manufacture and date. Inspector's initials are stamped on the left side of the stock on the flat. Offered is one of the Ames manufactured pistols. The lockplate is marked USN and dated 1844. It is also marked with the N. P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS. The barrel is marked USN/1844/RP/P and the cartouche is visible. All the metal has a dusky gray patina and the brass is a dull unpolished look.

(558-17) $2,250.00

This percussion single-shot specimen is a fine pistol of the Blunt & Syms Company of New York, prominent arms dealers and manufacturers during the early-mid 19th century. This pistol is a referred to as a 'double-action ring trigger concealed underhammer pepperbox' pocket pistol. Manufacturing operations spanned the late 1830s to 1850 and only a few thousand were made. Pistol is a .31 caliber, medium frame weapon that features a six-shot, 3½" long, ribbed barrel. The double action piece has a capping slot on the right side of frame and two of the nipples are damaged. Mechanics of this pistol are worn and tired. Frame features standard scroll and floral engraving that is worn down from use. All metal wears a dark plum patina with no original bluing. No serial numbers visible on the pistol but the face of the barrel muzzle exhibits the letters "R C / 93". Markings are thin. The bag-shaped, two piece walnut grips are in fine condition. This Blunt & Syms 'underhammer ring trigger' pepperbox is a wonderful, single-shot, collectible pistol and would make a fine addition to any antique arms collection.

(123-5973) $675.00

(G2753) $350.00

(G2769) $295.00

Presented here is a very early, inscribed, cap and ball percussion Colt revolver referred to as a Model 1849 Pocket Revolver. This classic personal sidearm is in very good original condition throughout and bears all matching serial numbers (#14112) including the cylinder, wedge and loading lever. The serial # indicates this weapon was in the first production batch for the year of 1850.

Gunmetal has lost all of its original finish and casehardening over the years but the revolver has acquired a pleasing, dusky gray patina overall. Has areas of light pinprick pockmarking. Weapon is mechanically strong with very good action and indexing. Grips are of one-piece varnished walnut, strong and tight, and bear no trace of shrinkage. One small chip is evident at the lower front corner of the left grip and the butt has normal dings and dents visible. Wood grips appear to never had a coat of varnish and the surface is smooth and hard. Grip straps and the trigger guard are brass and retain traces of their original silver-plated wash. Backstrap has lost most of its silver plate on the butt. Backstrap exhibits a fine, clear inscription that reads "C. P. Albec, Chicago, Ill." No investigation has been done on Albec as yet but it would make a fine research project.

This specimen features a 5" long barrel matched to a .31 caliber, five-shot cylinder that retains none of the roll pressed design of the 'stagecoach holdup' scene. Nipples on the cylinder are strong and tight and not broken or chipped off. Safeties are hammer down and the cylinder does show a light, three-line spiral groove cut diagonally into the surface near the nipple area. A clear and sharp "ADDRESS SAML COLT / NEW YORK CITY" marks the top of the barrel in a two-line address. The standard "COLTS / PATENT" is stamped and visible on the left side of the frame. All screws are original and not buggered up. Called the successor to the Baby Dragoon, the Model 1849 Pocket was a small version of the Model 1851 Navy revolver and proved ever popular through its end of production in 1873.

This original, early Model 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver is a wonderful percussion firearm specimen that would make a quality addition to any sidearm collection or personal display.

(30-1504) $3,500.00

Presented here is a classic Colt cap and ball pistol commonly referred to as the 1849 Pocket Model Revolver. This personal sidearm, in very fine, original condition throughout, bears all matching serial numbers of #193635 indicating a production time in the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 1861. Gunmetal still hosts much of its original bluing on the barrel with some original finish on the cylinder and lever. Nice casehardening is visible on the frame. Overall, the sidearm has acquired a pleasing, mellow patina overall. Revolver is mechanically superb with crisp, strong action. Grips are of one-piece, varnished walnut, strong and tight, and bear no trace of shrinkage or blemishes. Roughly 90% of original varnish remain on the grips which exhibit just scattered areas of scuffing. Grip straps and the small, oval trigger guard is brass with light traces of original silver-plated wash remaining. Backstrap has lost most of its silver plate.

This fine Colt specimen features a standard 4" long barrel matched to a .31 caliber, five-shot cylinder that retains a strong, roll pressed design featuring the 'stagecoach holdup' scene, still clear and sharp. Even the cylinder safety pins are intact and visibly protrude. All serial numbers match, including loading lever and spline. A clear and sharp "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA" marks the top of the barrel. The standard "COLTS / PATENT" is stamped on the left side of the frame. Word 'COLTS' is light and thin. Screws are original and not buggered up.

Called the successor to the Baby Dragoon, the Model 1849 Pocket was a small version of the Model 1851 Navy revolver and proved ever popular through its end of production in 1873. This original .31 caliber Pocket Revolver is a handsome specimen of a very popular Colt percussion firearm. It would make a fine addition and display well in any sidearm collection.

(30-1495) $2,950.00

All gunmetal wears a very pleasing plum-gray finish with just light scattered spots of dark oxidation overall. Light traces of original bluing is seen on the hammer but no colors on the other components. This martial weapon is equipped with six safety notches on the cylinder shoulders between the nipples. The six safety pins are all hammered down flat. Cylinder has lost over 90% of the original engraving and shows light patent markings as well as slight scoring along the circumference of the notches. Original nipples in very strong condition. Barrel marking fine and reads "ADDRESS COL. SAM'L COLT NEW-YORK U. S. AMERICA". Numerous sub-inspector marks prevalent on the weapon. Revolver mechanics strong and crisp. This Colt Model Army revolver is a fine, original, representative sidearm of the Civil War.

(G2621) $2,295.00

Revolver has matching numbers # 60594 on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt strap, cylinder, wedge and on the spline, as well as on the brass trigger guard and steel backstrap as normal. Serial # dates the manufacture in the 3rd or 4th quarter of 1862. This martial weapon is equipped with recoil shield cutouts on the frame and a small notch in the backstop indicating a martial arm. Mechanics are a bit sloppy, exhibit weak indexing and need adjustment. Barrel address is on the thin side and reads "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW YORK AMERICA". Just traces of the cylinder scene remain visible as most has been worn away. "COLTS / PATENT" mark on the left side of the frame is visible but weak. Nipples fine save for one that has a chip. Safeties all hammered down. Barrel, frame, cylinder, triggerguard, and spline all show inspector stampings. Barrel has a period dovetail slot in the barrel allegedly for a rear sight. Many screws slightly buggered. This early war production Colt Model 1860 Army revolver is a very good and complete representative sidearm of the Civil War at a very good price.

(30-1519) $1,450.00

Equipped with a four-screw frame, the weapon was made to adapt to a shoulder stock and has the recoil shield cutouts on the frame and small notch in the backstop. Barrel marking "ADDRESS COL. SAM COLT NEW YORK US AMERICA" is clear and strong. The cylinder scene is thin but clearly visible. Patent date markings are strong. In mechanically very good condition, the revolver features a good "COLTS / PATENT" stamp on the left side of the frame but the word 'COLT' is almost totally gone. All frame screws are original but buggered up somewhat. Exterior metal surfaces have scattered dings and scratches that have all darkened with age and now shows a pleasing, dark plum-gray patina. This early production, Colt Model 1860 Army revolver makes a wonderful addition to any arms collection.

(362-326) $2,750.00

This cap and ball percussion sidearm is a wonderful Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in very good overall condition. These weapons were in production from 1860 through 1873 and were the successor to the Colt Third Model Dragoon pistols. The Colt Army revolver was the major sidearm in use by U.S. troops during the Civil War with over 127,000 revolvers acquired by the Union government during the conflict.

This government inspected sidearm is a .44 caliber, three-screw model with a 6-shot rebated cylinder and an 8" long barrel. Grips are original one-piece walnut in very good condition and exhibit a single, very thin government inspector's cartouche. All gun metal wears no original coloring but exhibits an honest, pleasing salt and pepper, dusky gray finish with scattered spots of dark oxidation overall. No original case colors on the frame, hammer or lever. Sidearm has a brass trigger guard, steel backstrap as normal and matching numbers # 74296 on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, butt strap and the wedge. Cylinder exhibits a good engraved naval scene along with the last three digits of serial number (#296). This martial weapon is equipped with recoil shield cutouts on the frame and a small notch in the backstop indicating a martial arm.

Barrel address is on the thin side and clearly reads "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW YORK AMERICA". Revolver mechanics are tight and crisp and exhibit very strong action and indexing. All screws, save the wedge screw which appears to be a replacement, are original and not buggered. All nipples are strong, tight and not broken or chipped. Even retains four of the original six safety pins not hammered down as always seen. The "COLTS / PATENT" mark on the left side of the frame is also strong. This Colt Model 1860 Army revolver is a very good, early-war production specimen from the 3rd or 4th qtr 1862. This is a wonderful representative sidearm of the Civil War and available at a most reasonable price.

(G2742) $1,995.00

The 1860 Colt Army is a .44 caliber, 6 shot cylinder with an 8 inch round barrel and an attached loading lever. Serial numbers began at number 1 and ended around number 200500. Offered is number 88355 which was manufactured between 1863 and 1864. The barrel markings are ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA and the left side of the frame is marked COLTS / PATENT. The cylinder also had a roll engraved scene of a battle between the Texas Navy and the Mexican Navy and is also marked COLTS PATENT and the serial number. The grip straps were made of steel and blued. The grips were one piece of varnished walnut with a cartouche on each side. No cartouche is visible on this grip and it has some small chips off the bottom. Colt stamped the serial number on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and barrel lug which all match on this piece. The last four or five numbers are stamped on the cylinder, wedge, and cylinder pin. The patina is a light brown / gray peppery look. Traces of the cylinder scene are visible. Action is crisp and works mechanically. Various sub-inspector marks throughout the pistol. This was the most widely used sidearm of the Civil War.

(172-1706) $2,150.00

Manufactured in the either the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 1861, this complete and hard-used Model 1851 Navy revolver bears serial number #106832 and is an example of a much carried personal sidearm used before and during the American Civil War. As a six-shot, .36 caliber, cap and ball percussion revolver, this specimen was one of over 215,000 such sidearms made. Weapon features an un-rebated cylinder mated to a 7½" long octagonal barrel. Sidearm boasts all matching serial numbers including the cylinder, wedge and loading lever and it does exhibit good mechanics but has no full stop position. Indexes well. The engraved naval engagement scene on the cylinder between the Republic of Texas Navy and the Mexican Navy is worn completely away.

All six nipples are in intact and the cylinder safety pins are all hammered down. Cylinder exhibits a dark gray surface with areas of dark rust pitting and oxidation prevalent. No original colors remain on the three-screw frame which features a clear "COLTS / PATENT" stamping on the left side. Frame screws are original and slightly buggered. The worn and smooth-edged octagonal barrel with attached loading lever exhibits no traces of the original bluing and instead wears a dark mottled surface of rust oxidation. Barrel address marking "ADDRESS SAM'L COLT NEW-YORK U S AMERICA" is strong and clear.

All metal on the revolver wears a semi-dusky gray sheen and appears to have been moderately cleaned. Shows light abrasion marks. Smooth surfaced, unvarnished grips are of one-piece walnut and are in good overall condition with no cartouches. No silver wash on the large rounded brass trigger guard. Here is an early wartime-produced Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver at a very reasonable price for your display.

(362-314) $1,750.00

This cap and ball percussion sidearm is a wonderful Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in very good overall condition. These weapons were in production from 1860 through 1873 and were the successor to the Colt Third Model Dragoon pistols. The Colt Army revolver was the major sidearm in use by U.S. troops during the Civil War with over 127,000 revolvers acquired by the Union government during the conflict.

This government inspected sidearm is a .44 caliber, three-screw model with a 6-shot rebated cylinder and a 7½" long barrel. Grips are original one-piece walnut in good condition but unfortunately the government inspector's cartouches appear to have been sanded or filed off. Also, a large corner wedge (1" high x ½" wide) of the inside left grip has been replaced and nicely finished. A matching six-digit serial number (129528) appears on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, buttstrap and cylinder. All gunmetal exhibits no cleaning and wears a dark gray finish with scattered spots of oxidation overall. No original case colors on the frame, hammer or lever. Cylinder bears the last four digits of the same serial # and almost no cylinder scene visible.

This martial weapon is equipped with recoil shield cutouts on the frame and a small notch in the backstop indicating a martial arm. Barrel address is on the thin side and reads "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW YORK AMERICA". The revolver mechanics maintain tight half cock and full cock positions but shows weak indexing that needs adjustment. "COLTS / PATENT" mark on the left side of the frame is weak. Screws not buggered. Wedge, wedge screw and buttstrap screw appear to be replacements.

This 1863 war year production Colt Model 1860 Army revolver is a wonderful representative Civil War sidearm and great collectible.

(123-6070) $1,895.00

From the Hopkins and Allen manufacturing center in Norwich, Connecticut comes this rimfire single action sidearm that bears this major American arms maker's name. Known as the ''XL Navy' Model, this revolver specimen is one of a total quantity of just several hundred of these handguns produced in Norwich from the late 1870s through the early 1880s. In very good overall condition, this sidearm uses a rimfire .38 caliber round with a 6-shot fluted cylinder mated to a 6½" long round barrel. Sidearm retains no original bluing and appears to have been moderately cleaned at one time. The plain walnut two-piece grips are in very good condition with just some dents and normal surface wear. Iron butt frame bears the serial number "214". Barrel address on the top of barrel and read "HOPKINS & ALLEN MFG Co. PAT. MAR 28, 1871". Top strap displays the stamping of "X L NAVY" / 38-100 CAL". In mechanically very good condition, the revolver's exterior surface shows scattered areas of light pitting and some oxidation marks. Screws are slightly buggered. This hefty Hopkins & Allen 'Navy' Model .38 caliber revolver is a seldom seen sidearm that would make a fine adder to any handgun collection.

(123-6412) $975.00

(G2770) $165.00

I. N. Johnson, a former partner of Henry Aston, manufactured this pistol. Johnson manufactured around 10,000 pistols between 1853 and 1855. His lockplate markings are a US/I.N.JOHNSON and MIDDtn/ (date) vertically in the rear. All are .54 caliber smoothbores with 8 ½ inch round barrels. Barrels are marked with US, date on the tang and inspectors initials. The ramrod is a swivel type with a button shaped head. Backstrap, trigger guard, barrel band and front sight are made of brass. All metal parts were blue except the trigger.

This pistol has a dark brown attic patina on all the iron parts. Some heavy pitting near the barrel tang area. The lock date, 1854 is clear but no date is visible on the barrel. Barrel does have sub-inspector markings US/JH and STEEL on the side of the barrel. All the brass has a dull unpolished color. Wood has a repair on the underside of the lock. No visible cartouche.

(123-6293) $900.00

Made by I.N. Johnson at Middletown Connecticut in 1853. All the iron is a dark brown patina. Barrel is marked STEEL and S.K. Brass is unpolished. Wood has a few dings and scratches and the mechanics are tight. This gun has been modified by the removal of the ramrod and front sight and the addition of a brass tube (peep sight) soldered onto the front band. Hammer screw is missing.

(G2535) $650.00

(G2762) $250.00

(G2767) $295.00

(G2768) $450.00

(123-6418) $475.00

Cal. .44 percussion. S/N 116901. All iron surfaces are bright gray with scattered minor spotty patina. Some small traces of blue remain in protected areas. Crisp mechanics. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The barrel markings typical to this model are clear. The grips are sound and show honest age and use. Thin cartouche.

(G2715) $1,995.00

This cap and ball percussion handgun is a Civil War era Remington New Model Army revolver in very good overall condition. These Remington sidearms were in production from 1863 to 1875 and the New Model Army became the strongest competitor against the Colt Model 1860 revolver during that time. The Union government acquired a total of some 122,000 such New Model revolvers for military use. This government-inspected sidearm is an original .44 caliber weapon with a 6-shot round cylinder matched to an 8" long octagonal barrel. Screw-on barrel shows threads visible at the breech end of the frame. Grips are original two-piece walnut in very good-plus condition with a fine government inspector cartouche visible on the left side. Left grip also exhibits a 1¼" long sliver of wood missing adjacent to the backstrap. The five-digit serial number (#79034) has been deeply stamped into the bottom facet of the barrel above the loading lever. Frame is stamped with #191885. All gun metal wears a pleasing and mellow plum-gray finish with scattered spots of dark oxidation overall. Frame displays a number of dings near the loading lever pin. Sidearm features a brass trigger guard, steel backstrap and the low hammer spur. No original bluing or case colors left on the frame, hammer or lever. This martial weapon is equipped with six safety notches on the cylinder shoulders between the nipples. Cylinder is plain and shows normal slight scoring along the circumference of the notches. Original nipples in very strong condition. Barrel marking fine and reads "PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858 / E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A. / NEW MODEL". Numerous sub-inspector marks prevalent on the weapon. Revolver mechanics strong and crisp. This Remington New Model Army revolver is a fine representative sidearm of the Civil War and later. One was carried by famous showman William "Buffalo Bill" Cody from 1866 through 1875.

(G2627) $1,295.00

The Rogers, Spencer & Co. manufactured an estimated quantity of 5,800 revolvers in 1865. They were located in Willow Dale New York, which is near Utica. 5000 revolvers were made for the U.S. Ordnance and 800 were civilian models. No record shows were they were issued and in 1902 Francis Bannerman, a military arms dealer, purchased the whole lot. Most specimens are in good condition since they did not see much field service.

The pistol is a 44 caliber 6 shot round cylinder percussion pistol serial number 2198. The barrel is a 7-½ inch long and octagon shaped. The loading lever is hinged and the mechanism is single action. The top strap is stamped ROGER & SPENCER / UTICA, N.Y. and the serial number on the frame and butt strap. The pistols have walnut grips and the finish is blued except for the hammer and loading lever, which is casehardened. This example has 75% of the original finish except on the backstrap. Walnut grips have very clear cartouches. This is a very fine pistol.

(30-1480) $3,450.00

The Rogers, Spencer & Co. manufactured an estimated quantity of 5,800 revolvers in 1865. They were located in Willow Dale New York, which is near Utica. 5000 revolvers were made for a U.S. Ordnance and 800 were civilian models. No record shows were they were issued and in 1902 Francis Bannerman, a military arms dealer, purchased the whole lot. Most specimens are in good condition since they did not see much field service.

The pistol is a 44 caliber 6 shot round cylinder percussion pistol. The barrel is a 7-½ inch long and octagon shaped. The loading lever is hinged and the mechanism is single action. The top strap is stamped ROGER & SPENCER / UTICA, N.Y. and the serial number on the frame and butt strap. The pistols have walnut grips and the finish is blued except for the hammer and loading lever, which is casehardened. This particular pistol is marked serial number 358. Most of the blued finish remains on the cylinder and frame. The left grip has a clear RPB inspector cartouche. All the major parts also have sub-inspector marks. The right grip has a piece missing from the back. Mechanism is good and strong.

(123-6088) $2,695.00

Fine two-piece walnut grips wear a pleasing dark patina. Visible on the left grip is a clear inspector's cartouche along with some light surface grime. The round cylinder is unmarked and the original nipples protrude from the side of the cylinder. Original frame screws not buggered up but one appears to be a period replacement. Entire revolver displays a dark, dusky gray patina on the metal surfaces in addition to a few scattered tiny patches of rust oxidation. Mechanically strong and tight. Most of the Savage Navy revolver production went to government contracts for both the US Army and the US Navy branches. This original Civil War Savage D.A. Navy Model revolver is a fine original specimen that would compliment any gun collection.

(G2744) $995.00

Offered is serial number 13205. In addition to being stamped on the frame and side plate, the number is also written inside the grips in pencil. The pistol has a gray / brown peppery patina. Some pitting located near the muzzle end of the barrel. Mechanical action is functional. The left grip has a visible inspector's marking.

(558-02) $2,950.00

This original, American Civil War era firearm is a breech-loading, four-shot pepperbox pistol manufactured by the Sharps & Hankins Company of Philadelphia, PA. The firm produced approximately 2,500 of these specimens known as the Sharps Model # 3A circa 1859 through 1874. This example bears serial # 2147 and features a 3½" long barrel fitted for a .32 caliber short rimfire cartridge. The steel, four-barrel cluster slides forward for loading and has a rotating firing pin in the hammer. Firing pin is inoperative. Barrel marked "ADDRESS SHARPS & HANKINS, PHILADELPHIA, PENN." on top of the gun barrel. Right side of the frame is marked clearly with "SHARPS PATENT / JAN. 25, 1859" and has the circular sideplate on the left side. No original colors remain on the frame or barrel. Weapon has the standard grips of checkered dark gutta percha in excellent condition. Bottom of the grips shows a pair of handcarved letters "W K". In good overall condition.

(123-5982) $675.00

Here is an original breech-loading, four-shot pepperbox pistol in wonderful condition that is sometimes referred as a 'Sharps derringer'. Properly known as a pepperbox pistol, this example was manufactured by the American firearm maker C. Sharps & Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm produced approximately 26,000 of these specimens known as the Model 1C between 1859 through 1874. This example bears serial # 3042 and features a 2½" long barrel mounted on a brass frame and fitted for a .22 caliber short rimfire cartridge. Specimen has the fluted standing breech and a rounded grip to frame juncture. Via a release button on the underside of frame, the steel, four-barrel cluster slides forward for loading and has a rotating firing pin in the hammer. Mechanics of the pistol are excellent, including the firing pin that commonly is broken. Right side of the frame around the hammer screw exhibits the circular stamping that read "C. SHARPS & CO. / PHILADA, PA." Left side reads "C. SHARPS / PATENT 1859". Word 'patent' is worn. Traces of original bluing remain on the barrel. Most of the silver plating on the frame has worn off. Weapon has the standard varnished plain walnut grips in excellent condition. In very good overall condition.

(123-5990) $1,150.00

(123-6092) $250.00

Manufactured by the Starr Arms Company, this cap and ball percussion sidearm is an original, Model 1863 single-action Army revolver in very good overall condition. These weapons were in production from the 1863 through December 1864 with a total of some 25,000 units contracted by the US Ordnance Dept and produced at the company's New York City, Binghamton, Yonkers and Morrisania, New York facilities.

Weapon is a .44 caliber specimen with an 8", six-grooved rifled unmarked round barrel. The two-piece frame is held in position by a round knurled thumbscrew that enters between the recoil shield and hammer. Patent dates on the frame are strong and sharp. The one line stampings read "STARR ARMS CO. NEW YORK" and "STARR'S PATENT JAN. 15, 1856". The clearly stamped serial number of "28297" appears on the unrebated cylinder and on the hammer rest of the frame. This Starr SA revolver has been heavily cleaned and retains no original colors.

The one-piece black walnut grips are oil-finished and are rounded at the butt with no butt strap. A few dings and dents visible on the butt. Thin inspector cartouches are found on both sides of the grips along with various inspector marks found on the barrel and frame. Original screws show wear and the thumb screw is rough. Mechanics are in strong condition.

This original, Civil War, Starr Model 1863 Single-Action revolver is a seldom seen sidearm that would enhance any gun collection.

(123-6076) $1,500.00

(G2764) $350.00

(G2765) $395.00

Presented here is a good-looking sidearm produced by the Uhlinger Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1861 to 1865. Total quantites of these type revolvers number about 10,000 in all. William Uhlinger bought the gun tools, stock and process from William Hankins in 1861. Uhlinger produced these type of sidearms under various tradenames to skirt infringement rights of the Rollin White patent.

This Uhlinger spur-trigger, pocket revolver specimen is marked as a J. P. Lower model is a .32 caliber rimfire model with a three-screw iron frame and a six-shot unrebated cylinder matched to a 6" long, octagonal barrel. Plain cylinder features six safety notches. Loading operation requires the long narrow loading gate to swing down to the right to load the cartridge. Revolver has a removable ejector rod under the barrel. Barrel bears serial number "2163" marked on the bottom facet. In addition, the cylinder, buttstrap and inside grips bear the same matching numbers. Entire sidearm is unadorned with decoration and has rosewood grips with just a trace of the original varnish remaining. Grips in very good condition with just one small chip at the lower corner of the right side grip. Base of the grips show a number of small dings and dents.

No original bluing or case colors are left on the metal but the piece wears a dusky light gray patina. Revolver mechanics are in crisp, strong condition. Screws are just slightly buggered. Barrel address marking of "J. P. LOWER" on the top facet is weak and thin. Exterior gun metal surface shows scattered light pitting and wear marks, all consistent with this weapon's age and use. This handgun was similar to the S&W revolvers. This seldom seen William Uhlinger .32 caliber '6-shooter' rimfire revolver would make a nice addition to any military secondary sidearm collection.

(574-01) $595.00

Presented here is a fine, modern (1950's) reproduction wooden case made to accommodate a small revolver. The two-piece, burgundy velvet-lined, lockable walnut case is finely custom crafted and measures 9 3/8" long x 6 ¼" wide x 2" high. Case exterior is in excellent condition with all original varnish. Just a few scattered light scratches and scuffmarks are visible overall but do not detract from its appearance. Inside exhibits vibrant crimson-colored velvet padded backing glued to the brass-hinged lid cover, while the box base is also velvet lined and displays the angular compartments in which the revolver and its tools are stored. No tools present. Lining is in very good original condition but does show scattered light scuffing and wear from revolver storage. Box has no case key. A very fine reproduction wooden display case for a small revolver.

(M20625) $250.00

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