American History Auction on Jul 22, 2026 by Alex Cooper in MD
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A New Haven Arms Co. Henry Repeating Rifle
A Zuni Waterbird Squash Blossom by Vera Luna in Sterling Silver
Winchester "Yellow Boy" Model 1866 Repeating Rifle
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Towson, MD, United States
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American History Auction

Alex Cooper

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Alex Cooper Auctioneers is pleased to present our American History Auction, highlighted by the Estate of Timothy App, an important collection assembled over generations by a dedicated collector of historic arms and militaria. The Timothy App Collection features an outstanding selection of antique firearms, edged weapons, military artifacts, and related historical objects spanning more than two centuries. Collectors will find Kentucky rifles, Colt and Winchester firearms, Civil War-era arms, military swords, bayonets, powder horns, and other significant examples representing the evolution of American arms, military history, and craftsmanship. The auction also includes an exceptional collection of vintage Native American jewelry and artifacts from the American Southwest. The jewelry offering features Navajo and Zuni craftsmanship, including turquoise squash blossom necklaces, concho belts, bolo ties, cuff bracelets, rings, earrings, and other works by accomplished Native American artists. The sale also features Native American artifacts and ethnographic material, providing collectors with a broad representation of the artistic traditions and cultural heritage of the American Southwest. Whether your interests lie in historic firearms, Native American artistry, or collecting important pieces of American history, this auction offers an exceptional selection of historically significant and highly collectible material.
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A New Haven Arms Co. Henry Repeating Rifle: Model 1860, serial number 10395; .44 caliber rimfire; the barrel, 24 in. L; stamped "Henry's Patent October 16.1860, Manufactd. by the New Haven Arms Co., New Haven, CT.," on top of barrel; 44 in L,
2000: A New Haven Arms Co. Henry Repeating RifleEst.
$12,000
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$14,000
$6,000
Winchester "Yellow Boy" Model 1866 Repeating Rifle: Serial number 154811 engraved on the tang; .44 caliber rimfire; the barrel, 25 in. L; stamped "Winchester's - Repeating - Arms, New Haven, CT.," and "King's Improvement Patent March 29, 1866, Oct.
2001: Winchester "Yellow Boy" Model 1866 Repeating RifleEst.
$5,000
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$8,000
$2,500
A Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1873 Rifle: Circa 1889; serial number 317844, marked behind lever; .44/40 caliber, centerfire; the barrel, 24 1/4 in. L; top of barrel stamped "Winchester Repeating Arms, New Haven, Conn., U.S.A.," and "Kings
2002: A Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1873 RifleEst.
$1,800
-
$2,000
$900
A Winchester Centennial Model 1876 Rifle: Serial numbe: 34685, marked behind lever; .45/60 caliber, marked on brass loading hatch and on top of barrel; ; the barrel, 28 in. L; cleaning tools in the stock; the barrel marked "Winchester
2003: A Winchester Centennial Model 1876 RifleEst.
$2,200
-
$2,800
$1,100
A Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1873 Rifle: Circa 1891; serial number 370462B, marked behind lever; .44 caliber centerfire, marked on the brass loading hatch and on top of barrel; the barrel, 30 in. L; leather shoulder strap of the period; the
2004: A Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1873 RifleEst.
$1,400
-
$1,800
$700
A Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1886 Rifle: Serial number 18440, marked behind lever; .45/70 WCF caliber centerfire; the barrel, 26 in. L; the barrel marked "Manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., New Haven, Conn., USA," with
2005: A Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1886 RifleEst.
$1,800
-
$2,200
$900
A Springfield Model 1881 Forager Shotgun: Probably a percussion conversion to a modified trapdoor breechloader; serial number "220," marked on back of breach (reportedly, only 1376 were produced); 20 gauge; the barrel, 26 in. L; the
2008: A Springfield Model 1881 Forager ShotgunEst.
$800
-
$1,200
$400
A Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor Rifle: Converting the Model 1863 musket to a breech-loader, with updated breech lock and barrel; serial number 9068, marked on end of barrel and on the front of breach; .50/70 caliber; the barrel, 32 1/2
2009: A Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor RifleEst.
$600
-
$1,000
$300
A Harper's Ferry Model 1819 Breech Loading Rifle: Dated 1831, later converted to percussion; no serial number visible; the barrel, 32 3/4 in. L; marked "J. H. Hall / H. Ferry / U.S. / 1831," on top of breech; 52 1/2 in. L, overall Provenance: From
2010: A Harper's Ferry Model 1819 Breech Loading RifleEst.
$600
-
$800
$300
A Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine Rifle: Serial number 329911, stamped at breech; .45/70 caliber; the barrel, 22 in. L; fitted with a saddle ring; a cleaning rod in butt stock; calibrated three-leaf rear sight and hooded front sight; Marked
2011: A Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine RifleEst.
$500
-
$800
$250
A Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine Rifle: Serial number 182433 and a star marked at rear of breech; .45/70 caliber; the barrel, 22 in. L; graduated ladder rear sight with slotless screws and blade lug front sight; cleaning rods in butt
2012: A Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine RifleEst.
$500
-
$800
$250
A Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine Rifle: Serial number 51990, marked at breech; .45/70 caliber; the barrel, 21 1/2 in. L; fitted with a sliding saddle ring on a raised bar; graduated ladder rear sight with slotless screws and bladed lug
2013: A Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine RifleEst.
$800
-
$1,200
$400
A Triplett & Scott Repeating Carbine Rifle: Manufactured by Meriden Mfg. Co., circa 1864, under contract with State of Kentucky, following the patent of Louis Triplett and W. Scott of Columbia, Ky., in a total run of about 5,000 for use of the
2014: A Triplett & Scott Repeating Carbine RifleEst.
$1,600
-
$2,000
$800
A Spencer Model 1865 Carbine Rifle: Serial number 12591, marked on back of receiver; lever action .56/50 caliber rimfire; the barrel, 28 in. L; sliding saddle ring on a raised bar; calibrated tip-up rear sight and tall bladed lug front
2015: A Spencer Model 1865 Carbine RifleEst.
$800
-
$1,200
$400
A Peabody Model 1865 Carbine Rifle: Providence Tool Co., made without serial numbers; lever action falling block receiver, .50/70 caliber rimfire round; the barrel, 20 in. L.; saddle ring; tilt-up peep-hole rear sight and bladed lug at
2016: A Peabody Model 1865 Carbine RifleEst.
$800
-
$1,200
$400
A Spencer Lever-Action Carbine Rifle: Spencer Repeating Rifle Co., Boston, 1863-'65; serial number 20576; lever-operated falling block, .52 cal. rimfire; the barrel, 22 in. L; fitted with a saddle ring on a raised bar; later leather
2017: A Spencer Lever-Action Carbine RifleEst.
$1,000
-
$1,500
$500
A Winchester Yellow Boy Carbine Rifle: Model 1866; serial number 160507, marked behind the lever; .44 rimfire; the barrel, 20 in. L; saddle ring; cleaning rod in butt stock; manufacturer's mark on top of barrel; notched leaf rear sight
2018: A Winchester Yellow Boy Carbine RifleEst.
$3,000
-
$5,000
$1,500
A Springfield Model 1870 Trapdoor Carbine Rifle: A Model 1864 muzzle-loading musket converted to a breech-loader following Allin's design, with new receiver and barrel; 1st version, with rear sight close to the receiver, in the rare carbine
2019: A Springfield Model 1870 Trapdoor Carbine RifleEst.
$800
-
$1,200
$400
A Remington Keene Model 1880 Rifle: The first bolt-action rifle produced by Remington, fitted with a tubular magazine under the barrel; .45/70 caliber; the barrel, 25 in. L; leather shoulder strap, of the period; marked "E. Remington &
2020: A Remington Keene Model 1880 RifleEst.
$100
-
$200
$50
A Wesson Patent Two-Trigger Tip-Up Carbine Rifle: B. Kittredge & Co., Cincinnati; serial number 477 on trigger guard; widely carried by militia cavalry units in the West during the war, among the first weapons to use the rimfire cartridge; .45
2021: A Wesson Patent Two-Trigger Tip-Up Carbine RifleEst.
$500
-
$700
$250
A Winchester Hotchkiss Model 1883 Rifle: Third model, manufactured by Winchester following Benjamin Hotchkiss patent; serial number 32377; bolt action repeater with 5-round magazine in stock, .45/70 caliber, centerfire; the barrel, 28 in.
2022: A Winchester Hotchkiss Model 1883 RifleEst.
$2,000
-
$3,000
$1,000
A Lee Model 1879 Navy Bolt Action Rifle: Serial number 785, falling in the 2nd purchase by the Navy; marked on edge of chamber; the first rifle with detachable magazine ever purchased by a national military, originally produced by James P.
2023: A Lee Model 1879 Navy Bolt Action RifleEst.
$1,000
-
$1,400
$500
A Winchester Hotchkiss Model 1878 Navy Rifle: Serial number 5318, marked on the left edge of receiver; the barrel, 29 in. L; bolt action repeater (with internal magazine in the stock holding 5 rounds), 45-70 caliber centerfire; graduated ladder
2024: A Winchester Hotchkiss Model 1878 Navy RifleEst.
$800
-
$1,200
$400
A Springfield Ward Burton Model 1871 Rifle: Made without serial numbers, but part of an experimental run of about 1000 rifles, the first bolt action rifle adopted by the U.S. Army (quickly rejected in favor of trapdoor arms); .50-70 cal.; the
2025: A Springfield Ward Burton Model 1871 RifleEst.
$1,000
-
$2,000
$500