The Bill Myers Collection 2021-09-29 Auction - 145 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA
FINE HISTORIC INLAID PIPE TOMAHAWK BELONGING TO SIR(A) EARLY AND FINE CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE(A) EARLY G. SCHREYER SIGNED RELIEF CARVED "AS FOUND"
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Denver, PA, United States
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The Bill Myers Collection

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(A) FRENCH MODEL 1777 FLINTLOCK PISTOL DATED 1780, ST.: For another example, see plate 24.PP on page 255 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. According to Neumann, "This pattern saw service with regular French troops in
1001: (A) FRENCH MODEL 1777 FLINTLOCK PISTOL DATED 1780, ST.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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FINE AND ORNATE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER.: Probably French, this finely engraved period example is mounted on a pierced iron pedestal. A candle holder is mounted on the ride side, forward the large pan. The flintlock mechanism features a
1003: FINE AND ORNATE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER.Est. $1,500-$3,000
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(A) PERCUSSION KENTUCKY PISTOL WITH BELTHOOK.: This pistol features an unmarked octagonal barrel and an unmarked stamp engraved flat lock plate. The brass furniture includes an unengraved trigger guard and two brass ramrod ferrules. The tiger
1004: (A) PERCUSSION KENTUCKY PISTOL WITH BELTHOOK.Est. $800-$1,500
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(A) A GOOD PAIR OF BRESCIAN (NORTHERN ITALY) FLINTLOCK: Domenico Bonomino is recorded in Stockel as working in Brescia, circa 1635-1700. Both barrels signed "DOMINICO BONOMINO" with small sets of three triangles on each end and between names. Barrels are
1005: (A) A GOOD PAIR OF BRESCIAN (NORTHERN ITALY) FLINTLOCKEst. $7,200-$10,000
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(A) PAIR OF BRASS BARRELED AND BRASS LOCKED ENGLISH: In completely as found condition, with brass locks and barrels, these pistols were probably used for naval purposes during the Revolutionary War. They show signs of American use, such as the period
1006: (A) PAIR OF BRASS BARRELED AND BRASS LOCKED ENGLISHEst. $6,000-$12,000
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(A) RARE NEW ORLEANS DERINGER SIGNED V. LIBEAU, NEW: For a similar example, see page 164, figure 171 of "The Deringer in America: Volume I" by R.L. Wilson and L.D. Eberhart. V.G.W. Libeau listed himself in four New Orleans directories as a "Gunsmith
1007: (A) RARE NEW ORLEANS DERINGER SIGNED V. LIBEAU, NEWEst. $5,000-$10,000
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR BRASS HILTED AMERICAN HUMAN POMMEL: The wide slightly curved blade has a long top partial fuller on each side followed below by five paneled fullers on each side, separated by deeply punched circles. There are three dots forming a
1008: REVOLUTIONARY WAR BRASS HILTED AMERICAN HUMAN POMMELEst. $5,000-$15,000
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RARE WIDMANN-HORSTMANN ALL BRASS EAGLE POMMEL SWORD: This rare naval or marine sword features a imported curved blade with wide top partial fuller. Both sides have engraved and gilded designs, the right side engraved "WARRANTED" at the ricasso. Both
1009: RARE WIDMANN-HORSTMANN ALL BRASS EAGLE POMMEL SWORDEst. $1,000-$2,000
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SCARCE U.S. MODEL 1798 CAVALRY SABER BY N. STARR & CO.: The Model 1798 saber was the first United States government contract sword. Only 2,000 were ordered and produced. They were used over a long period and very few survived, especially without being cut
1011: SCARCE U.S. MODEL 1798 CAVALRY SABER BY N. STARR & CO.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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AMERICAN STIRRUP HILT CUTLASS WITH ENGRAVED FEDERAL: This circa 1820 unique patriotic sword has a slightly curved single-edged blade with a wide shallow fuller on each side. The right side is engraved with gilded designs including a Liberty pole with
1012: AMERICAN STIRRUP HILT CUTLASS WITH ENGRAVED FEDERALEst. $3,000-$6,000
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FRENCH NATIONAL GUARD BRASS LION POMMEL SABER.: The slightly curved blade has a thin narrow partial fuller along the spine on both sides and a wide shallow fuller below on both sides. The right side has a gilded square at the ricasso with a
1013: FRENCH NATIONAL GUARD BRASS LION POMMEL SABER.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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(A) AMERICAN TIGER MAPLE STOCKED 1795 TYPE FLINTLOCK: The tapered round barrel is unmarked and has a period added brass notched rear sight mounted at the breech. The flat lock plate has beveled edges and is unmarked, the pan is brass. Standard 1795
1016: (A) AMERICAN TIGER MAPLE STOCKED 1795 TYPE FLINTLOCKEst. $1,500-$3,000
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(A) SOUTHERN ATTRIBUTED KENTUCKY PERCUSSION RIFLE WITH: Probably circa 1810, this elaborate and unique rifle is featured on page 4 of "Accouterments V" by James R. Johnston. It has a rifled octagon barrel with a dovetailed silver front blade sight and a
1017: (A) SOUTHERN ATTRIBUTED KENTUCKY PERCUSSION RIFLE WITHEst. $6,000-$12,000
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(A) MASSIVE BRITISH-STYLE FLINTLOCK FOWLER.: Circa 1770-1780. The massive heavy round barrel is tapered and swamped at the muzzle. Left side of the hooked breech is stamped with private London view and proof marks, along with "TK" cartouche for
1019: (A) MASSIVE BRITISH-STYLE FLINTLOCK FOWLER.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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RARE PERIOD PAINT-DECORATED WEST VIRGINIA LONGRIFLE: Few American Longrifle related items could be of more significance than this untouched, unique, and important early dovetailed rifle chest. It is built with channels for five rifles under the hinged
1020: RARE PERIOD PAINT-DECORATED WEST VIRGINIA LONGRIFLEEst. $5,000-$15,000
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IMPORTANT PAINTED "JACOB RUPP 1817" SIGN WITH: A unique and important wooden sign with historic as well as Folk Art appeal. Sign measures 46 1/2” long, 10 1/2” in height and 3/8” wide. This sign was removed from the ancestral stone home of
1021: IMPORTANT PAINTED "JACOB RUPP 1817" SIGN WITHEst. $10,000-$30,000
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(A) EARLY AND FINE CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE: Included with this fine slender rifle is the silver hang tag from the Kentucky Rifle Association Award for “BEST INCISED CARVED RIFLE 1979". This classic, streamlined longarm is the epitome of the
1022: (A) EARLY AND FINE CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLEEst. $75,000-$150,000
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(A) FINE UNTOUCHED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL ATTRIBUTED: This early 18th century pistol is accompanied by it's sterling silver "KENTUCKY RIFLE ASSOCIATION /1990/ BEST PISTOL" hanging award, made by Colonial Williamsburg. The pistol is featured on page 51
1023: (A) FINE UNTOUCHED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL ATTRIBUTEDEst. $15,000-$30,000
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1783 DATED ENGRAVED POWDER HORN DEPICTING GEORGE: The body of this flat green colored powder horn measures 4-1/2" in height excluding the 1-1/2" turned brass spout section applied on top. At the bottom, the horn measures 3" with a thickness of 3/4".
1024: 1783 DATED ENGRAVED POWDER HORN DEPICTING GEORGEEst. $3,000-$5,000
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MASSIVE ARTILLERY POWDER HORN.: This impressive large horn measures 22" overall, including the convex wooden plug. The spout section has two relief rings at the opening, followed by a faceted section and a scalloped ring.
1025: MASSIVE ARTILLERY POWDER HORN.Est. $300-$600