Historic Arms and Militaria Auction 2020-11-14 Auction - 328 Price Results - Willis Henry Auctions Inc. in MA
BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET - EX. GEORGE C.SWORD OF BUNKER HILL WITH DOCUMENT"Sword of BunkerPOWDER HORN"Capt. James Clinton, Province NY 1761",
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Marshfield, MA, United States
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Historic Arms and Militaria Auction

Important Single-Owner collection of Dr. Wolfe of Albany, New York. Includes pieces with distinguished George C. Neumann provenance. Antique black powder firearms (100+), swords (100+), knives, powder horns and militaria from before the Revolution through the Civil War. Includes Scottish dirks, American Indian tomahawks, drums, weapons, and pikes, Washington, Lincoln and Grant prints, paintings and carte-de-visites, and other historic items.
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COLT DERRINGER PISTOL, .41 CAL. RIMFIRESingle shot: COLT DERRINGER PISTOL, .41 CAL. RIMFIRESingle shot derringer, marked "COLT" on top of barrel, c. 1877, 4 1/2" l.
0001: COLT DERRINGER PISTOL, .41 CAL. RIMFIRESingle shotEst. US$350-US$450
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.22 CALIBER RIMFIRESmall six shot pistol, marked: .22 CALIBER RIMFIRESmall six shot pistol, marked "Forehand & Wadsworth, Worcester Mass, pat 1861", (son-in-laws of Ethan Allen), heavily engraved, side hammer, 5" l.
0002: .22 CALIBER RIMFIRESmall six shot pistol, markedEst. US$200-US$300
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PERCUSSION DERRINGERSingle shot percussion derringer,: PERCUSSION DERRINGERSingle shot percussion derringer, marked "Derringer Philadelphia", signed on top of barrel "G. Curry, San Francisco Cal. Agent", .45 caliber percussion, c. 1852-1863, (note: Booth
0003: PERCUSSION DERRINGERSingle shot percussion derringer,Est. US$800-US$1,200
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FLINTLOCK PISTOL, .48 CAL SMOOTH BOREDouble barrel: FLINTLOCK PISTOL, .48 CAL SMOOTH BOREDouble barrel small flintlock pistol, lock plate signed "Iscius Fidelle", finely engraved, 8" l.
0004: FLINTLOCK PISTOL, .48 CAL SMOOTH BOREDouble barrelEst. US$500-US$700
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FOUR BARREL DERRINGER, .30 CAL RIMFIREBrass and steel,: FOUR BARREL DERRINGER, .30 CAL RIMFIREBrass and steel, checkered grips, signed "C. Sharps & Co, Philada. Pa.", "13307", 6" l.
0005: FOUR BARREL DERRINGER, .30 CAL RIMFIREBrass and steel,Est. US$300-US$500
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REMINGTON DERRINGER, .32 CAL RIMFIREFour shot,: REMINGTON DERRINGER, .32 CAL RIMFIREFour shot, multi-barrel E. Remington derringer, manufactured by "E. Remington & Sons Ilion, N.Y.", "Eliots patent May 29, 1860-Oct. 11, 1861", 5 1/2" l.
0006: REMINGTON DERRINGER, .32 CAL RIMFIREFour shot,Est. US$300-US$400
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COLT REVOLVER MODEL 49"Address, Saml Colt, New York: COLT REVOLVER MODEL 49"Address, Saml Colt, New York City", signed on revolver "Colts Patent, 86471", 5" barrel, 10" l.
0008: COLT REVOLVER MODEL 49"Address, Saml Colt, New YorkEst. US$800-US$1,000
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PERCUSSION PISTOLS, .36 CALBoxed set of percussion: PERCUSSION PISTOLS, .36 CALBoxed set of percussion pistols, signed "Tryon Merrick & Co", Philadelphia, PA, c. 1832-1837, small repair to bottom of grip on one pistol, (literary reference: Ray Riling,
0009: PERCUSSION PISTOLS, .36 CALBoxed set of percussionEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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PERCUSSION PISTOL, .50 CALSingle shot percussion: PERCUSSION PISTOL, .50 CALSingle shot percussion pistol, very fine checkering on grip, marked "Forehand & Wadsworth, Worcester, Mass.", c. 1871, finely engraved, good condition, nickel silver frame,
0011: PERCUSSION PISTOL, .50 CALSingle shot percussionEst. US$600-US$800
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EXCEPTIONAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL, .65 CAL - EX. GEORGE C.: EXCEPTIONAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL, .65 CAL - EX. GEORGE C. NEUMANNSingle shot flintlock pistol, raised nickel silver decorative engraving, (Queen Anne pistol, exact gun illustrated in George C. Neumann's
0012: EXCEPTIONAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL, .65 CAL - EX. GEORGE C.Est. US$2,000-US$4,000
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EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF FLINTLOCK PISTOLSTapered brass: EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF FLINTLOCK PISTOLSTapered brass barreled pistols, made by Rimes of London, , the octagon to round barrels are engraved "Rimes London", and exhibit four proof marks, the lock plates
0012A: EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF FLINTLOCK PISTOLSTapered brassEst. US$4,000-US$8,000
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FLINTLOCK PISTOLSingle shot pistol, lock plate signed: FLINTLOCK PISTOLSingle shot pistol, lock plate signed "Jover", barrel marked "London", c. 1800-1812, non-functioning, 35% original finish, 8" l.
0013: FLINTLOCK PISTOLSingle shot pistol, lock plate signedEst. US$700-US$900
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TWO MATCHING PERCUSSION PISTOLS, .50 CAL SMOOTH: TWO MATCHING PERCUSSION PISTOLS, .50 CAL SMOOTH BORESingle shot pistols, made by two brothers, one signed on top of barrel "Andr. Kuchenreuter", the other signed "Jacob Kuchenreuter" (1782-1864),
0014: TWO MATCHING PERCUSSION PISTOLS, .50 CAL SMOOTHEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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PERCUSSION PISTOL, .54 CALU.S. Contract, single shot: PERCUSSION PISTOL, .54 CALU.S. Contract, single shot percussion pistol, model 1842, marked "H. Aston" with "US Middletown Ct. 1847", stamped "JH" and a "P" inspector's stamp, c. 1851-1852, good
0015: PERCUSSION PISTOL, .54 CALU.S. Contract, single shotEst. US$800-US$1,200
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PERCUSSION PISTOL, .54 CALU.S. Contract, single shot: PERCUSSION PISTOL, .54 CALU.S. Contract, single shot percussion pistol, model 1842, signed "I.N. Johnson", Middleton, Ct. 1865, "SH" and "WAT" owner's initials, inspector stamps on stock, "US Job, p"
0016: PERCUSSION PISTOL, .54 CALU.S. Contract, single shotEst. US$800-US$1,200
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PEPPERBOX PISTOL, .31 CALManhattan six shot Pepperbox: PEPPERBOX PISTOL, .31 CALManhattan six shot Pepperbox pistol, signed on hammer "Manhattan Hale & Co, New York", c. 1850's, condition good, mechanically okay, 8" l.
0017: PEPPERBOX PISTOL, .31 CALManhattan six shot PepperboxEst. US$400-US$600
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SMITH AND WESSON PISTOL, .32 CAL RIMFIREFive shot: SMITH AND WESSON PISTOL, .32 CAL RIMFIREFive shot pistol, model #1 1/2, signed on top of barrel "Springfield pat. '55 & '59", 7 3/4" l.
0018: SMITH AND WESSON PISTOL, .32 CAL RIMFIREFive shotEst. US$300-US$500
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SIX SHOT PISTOL, .32 CALSigned on top of barrel, "W.: SIX SHOT PISTOL, .32 CALSigned on top of barrel, "W. Pond Worcester Mass, patd Sept 8 1863", not complete, needs mechanical work, 5" barrel, 10" l.
0019: SIX SHOT PISTOL, .32 CALSigned on top of barrel, "W.Est. US$300-US$400
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FLINTLOCK PISTOL, .41 CALSingle shot flintlock pistol,: FLINTLOCK PISTOL, .41 CALSingle shot flintlock pistol, signed "Sharpe, London", c. 1800-1820, functioning well, gray finish, 6 1/2" l.
0020: FLINTLOCK PISTOL, .41 CALSingle shot flintlock pistol,Est. US$500-US$800
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FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSSOval brass plate on side "Jno: FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSSOval brass plate on side "Jno Onions", maker, (Jonathan Onions), possibly related to gun makers Onion & Co., Birmingham, England, engraved brass trigger guard, with wear, c.
0021: FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSSOval brass plate on side "JnoEst. US$1,000-US$2,000
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BRITISH COACH GUN, BLUNDERBUSS WITH BAYONETPercussion: BRITISH COACH GUN, BLUNDERBUSS WITH BAYONETPercussion Blunderbuss with built-in bayonet, hallmarked on top of brass barrel, with "Lowe Chester" engraved maker's mark, engraved trigger guard and lock
0022: BRITISH COACH GUN, BLUNDERBUSS WITH BAYONETPercussionEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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FLINTLOCK JAEGER STALKING RIFLE, .54 CALGerman origin,: FLINTLOCK JAEGER STALKING RIFLE, .54 CALGerman origin, two triggers, wooden covered patch box, signed on top of barrel "J.G. Fiedler in Ulm", (short rifle illustrated on p. 226 of George C. Neumann's
0023: FLINTLOCK JAEGER STALKING RIFLE, .54 CALGerman origin,Est. US$1,500-US$2,000
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FLINTLOCK MUSKETRare 1st model Brown Bess, 46" barrel,: FLINTLOCK MUSKETRare 1st model Brown Bess, 46" barrel, .75 cal, and original wooden ramrod, vey fine condition, carried by Grenediers at Lexington and Concord, double hallmarked with "Crown and GR",
0024: FLINTLOCK MUSKETRare 1st model Brown Bess, 46" barrel,Est. US$7,500-US$10,000