Early Arms & Militaria 2021-05-18 Auction - 158 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA
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(A) IMPORTANT AND HISTORIC KENTUCKY LONGRIFLE PRESENTEDGROUP OF FOUR CASED ENGRAVED FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR MAP(A) PRE-REVOLUTIONARY WAR FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE
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Denver, PA, United States
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(A) SOUTH CAROLINA MARKED U.S. MODEL 1816 MARTIAL: There were 19,374 Model 1816 martial pistols manufactured. This pistol is of the second marking type, as shown on page 161 of "Historic Pistols" by Smith & Bitter. According to this publication, a
1001: (A) SOUTH CAROLINA MARKED U.S. MODEL 1816 MARTIALEst. $800-$1,500
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(A) VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FIRST MODEL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.: For another example of this model see number 114 on page 240 of "Historic Pistols" by Samuel E. Smith and Edwin W. Bitter. This model was made between 1805 and 1811. The pistol has a round smoothbore
1002: (A) VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FIRST MODEL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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(A) RARE VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SECOND MODEL FLINTLOCK: For another identical example, see number 118 on pages 246-247 in "Historic Pistols" by Samuel E. Smith and Edwin W. Bitter. This Second Model has two variations that only pistols of this date have.
1003: (A) RARE VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SECOND MODEL FLINTLOCKEst. $2,500-$5,000
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(A) "AS FOUND" 1807 DATED VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FIRST: This scarce Type I musket is completely "as found" and untouched. Only 1,680 of these muskets were produced in 1807, with a grand total of 14,167 for all 8 years of production, according to "American
1004: (A) "AS FOUND" 1807 DATED VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FIRSTEst. $2,000-$5,000
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(A) SCARCE T. FRENCH FLINTLOCK NAVY PISTOL MARKED: For another example with these markings, see pages 260-261 of "Historic Pistols" by Smith & Bitter. Little is known of these pistols and all were made in Canton, Massachusetts probably between 1810
1005: (A) SCARCE T. FRENCH FLINTLOCK NAVY PISTOL MARKEDEst. $1,000-$3,000
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(A) JOSEPH HENRY FLINTLOCK CONTRACT PISTOL.: This pistol, of the 1807 style, has no "US" markings on the lock. The tapered round barrel is stamped deeply with a sunken oval cartouche with a raised "P". The flat lockplate has beveled edges and
1006: (A) JOSEPH HENRY FLINTLOCK CONTRACT PISTOL.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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(A) PREVIOSLY UNKNOWN U.S. MODEL 1805 HARPER'S FERRY: This pistol is truly "fresh to the market" and the number has not been previously listed in "Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkin" by Rick Hudak. This model is considered among the most beautiful
1007: (A) PREVIOSLY UNKNOWN U.S. MODEL 1805 HARPER'S FERRYEst. $2,500-$5,000
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(A) RARE EVANS 1814 FLINTLOCK MILITIA CONTRACT PISTOL.: For another example see pages 292-293 of "Historic Pistols" by Smith & Bitter. There are only 11 examples known. Like the example in the book, the underside of the tapered round barrel is stamped "P
1008: (A) RARE EVANS 1814 FLINTLOCK MILITIA CONTRACT PISTOL.Est. $1,500-$3,000
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(A) SCARCE SIMEON NORTH US MODEL 1813 NAVAL PISTOL.: U.S. Model 1813 Naval Pistol produced by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut. Only 1,626 total of the Model 1813 pistols were produced, with 1000 of these delivered to the U.S. Navy. 9" round
1009: (A) SCARCE SIMEON NORTH US MODEL 1813 NAVAL PISTOL.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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(A) PATRIOTIC FLINTLOCK PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO HALBACH.: For a signed nearly identical Halbach pistol, see number 51 on page 60 of "The Kentucky Pistol" by Chandler & Whisker. The round tapered barrel is engraved with floral designs and a sunburst around
1010: (A) PATRIOTIC FLINTLOCK PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO HALBACH.Est. $1,200-$2,500
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(A) BRASS BARRELED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL SIGNED J.: For a nearly identical signed Jacob Kunz pistol, see number 78 on page 92 of "The Kentucky Pistol" by Chandler & Whisker. This pistol has a two-stage brass barrel, stamped on the top flat "J. KUNS
1013: (A) BRASS BARRELED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL SIGNED J.Est. $1,500-$3,000
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(A) SMALL FLINTLOCK KENTCUKY PISTOL BY HENRY YOUNG.: This small pistol has a mostly octagon barrel with a series of turnings and a small round section at the muzzle. The top flat is engraved with scrolls and inscribed "HY", probably for Henry Young.
1014: (A) SMALL FLINTLOCK KENTCUKY PISTOL BY HENRY YOUNG.Est. $800-$1,200
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(A) AMERICAN SILVER MOUNTED SAW HANDLE FLINTLOCK: For another nearly identical pistol, see next lot. Henry T. Cooper worked in New York in the early to mid 19th Century. This pistol has a fine two-stage barrel with elaborate stiff leaf engraving and
1015: (A) AMERICAN SILVER MOUNTED SAW HANDLE FLINTLOCKEst. $1,000-$2,000
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(A) AMERICAN SILVER MOUNTED SAW HANDLE FLINTLOCK: See previous lot for a nearly identical example. Henry T. Cooper worked in New York in the early to mid 19th Century. This pistol has a fine two stage barrel with elaborate stiff leaf engraving and
1016: (A) AMERICAN SILVER MOUNTED SAW HANDLE FLINTLOCKEst. $1,000-$2,000
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BRITISH 5TH REGIMENT SILVER GORGET.: The 5th Regiment was also known as the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. They fought in America during the Revolutionary War. In 1774, the regiment was shipped to Boston, Massachusetts. Portions of the
1017: BRITISH 5TH REGIMENT SILVER GORGET.Est. $1,000-$3,000
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SILVER "ORDER OF THE THISTLE" GORGET WITH BRITISH: Third quarter of the 18th century style, with convex-face engraved in the center with the British crest. Each side has an engraved star of the "Order of the Thistle" containing the Latin phrase "NEMO
1018: SILVER "ORDER OF THE THISTLE" GORGET WITH BRITISHEst. $800-$1,500
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LOT OF 2: REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA WOODEN CANTEENS.: Lot consists of: (A) Measures 7" x 3". It displays a raised carved spout with a plug and two iron bands secured by early nails. This canteen has a crudely carved "RBF" with "A*R" on the opposite
1019: LOT OF 2: REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA WOODEN CANTEENS.Est. $500-$1,000
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ENGRAVED PHILADELPHIA MAP POWDER HORN OF JOHN: Inscriptions include "INo PURVIANCE / ANNO 1768" in banner, "DIEU ET MON DROIT" in banner, "PHILADELPHIA" in banner, "MON SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE" in crest, "R". The city of Philadelphia is depicted, as
1020: ENGRAVED PHILADELPHIA MAP POWDER HORN OF JOHNEst. $10,000-$15,000
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IMPORTANT ENGRAVED POWDER HORN OF CAPTAIN ABRAHAM FOOT,: This horn is featured in plate 28 on page 31 of "American Engraved Powder Horns: The Golden Age 1755/1783" by John S. du Mont. The horn is also featured as No. 7 on pages 129 and 131 of "The New
1021: IMPORTANT ENGRAVED POWDER HORN OF CAPTAIN ABRAHAM FOOT,Est. $12,000-$25,000
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IMPORTANT GERMAN LOYALIST-MADE ENGRAVED POWDER HORN: This horn is featured on page 178 of "Accouterments II" by James R. Johnston. Clavarack, New York was a known hotbed for Loyalists during the Revolutionary War. This powder horn has a tapered, curved
1022: IMPORTANT GERMAN LOYALIST-MADE ENGRAVED POWDER HORNEst. $5,000-$10,000
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RARE LATE 18TH CENTURY NAVAL MEDICAL CHEST WITH: For a nearly identical example, see the "Surgeons at Sea" section in "The War of 1812 and the Rise of the U.S. Navy" by Jenkins and Taylor. The example shown in the book is also mahogany and of this
1023: RARE LATE 18TH CENTURY NAVAL MEDICAL CHEST WITHEst. $1,500-$3,000
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(A) FINE NAPOLEONIC BRITISH PATTERN 1801 FLINTLOCK SEA: For another example see figure 58 on page 150-151 of "British Military Pistols" by Robert Brooker. The tapered round barrel has two British ordnance proofs on the left side towards the breech as well
1024: (A) FINE NAPOLEONIC BRITISH PATTERN 1801 FLINTLOCK SEAEst. $2,000-$4,000
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