Civil War era Model 1860 Spencer Repeating Carbine, .56 caliber, serial number 29459. Barrel marked "Spencer Repeating/Rifle Co. Boston Mass/Pat's March 6, 1860". Oiled walnut stocks, metal frame, round barrel, standard sights, sling bar and ring, tubular loading magazine located in the buttstock. Carved initials "P" and "SC" either side of buttstock, possible indication of […]
Lot 502: 2 Remington New Model 1858 Revolvers
Two (2) Remington New Model 1858 Single-Action Belt Percussion Revolvers, .44 caliber. 1st item: Serial number 85005, underside of barrel. Barrels marked "Patented Sept. 14, 1858/E. Remington & Sons. Ilion, New York. U.S.A./New-Model". Walnut stocks, metal frames, octagonal barrels, brass trigger guards. "JUB" and "P" inspector's marks, on and under barrel and trigger guard, "GR" […]
Lot 501: U.S. Henry Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
U.S. Henry Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol, .54 Gauge. Lock plate marked "Middtn/CONN/1852" behind the hammer and "US/H.ASTON&CO." ahead of the hammer. Barrel marked "SM/US". Walnut stocks, round barrel, metal lock plate, hammer, and swivel ramrod, and brass fittings. Two initial cartouches, left flat of stock. Barrel length – 8 1/2". Overall – 14 3/8". […]
Lot 500: Artillery Short Sword & Scabbard, Poss. Confederate
Artillery short sword and scabbard, possibly Confederate. Grip with scalloped feather design, spread winged eagle stamped on both sides of pommel, XII stamped on one side of the cross guard, steel gladiator style blade. Brass throat and drag on leather scabbard with throat stamped "671". Blade length – 18-5/8", tip to hilt. Overall length – […]
Lot 499: Percussion Half Stock Rifle, .30 Cal., Possibly Southern
Percussion half stock rifle, .30 caliber, possibly Southern. Illegibly marked. Tiger maple stocks, heavy octagonal barrel (1" across muzzle), metal frame, back action lock, brass mountings, front and rear sights, ramrod included. Barrel length – 31 3/4". Overall length – 47". Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Rifle has drum type conversion to percussion. Barrel has […]
Lot 497: Union County, TN Leather Hunting Gear, 3 items
Union County, Tennessee leather hunting items, 3 items total, including ammunition bag, 8 3/4" H x 8 1/2" W, powder horn, incised on body "H. G. W.", 8" L , and bullet casing powder meaure labeled "38-56 W.C.F. W.R.A. Co." underside of brass cap, 6" L, all pieces attached to bag by leather strap, approx […]
Lot 498: Kentucky Long Rifle and Advertising Bucket
1st item: Kentucky percussion long rifle with maple full stock, .44 caliber (approximately), octagonal barrel, lockplate with foliate design, unmarked, brass fittings, double set triggers with brass trigger guard with spur, brass forend cap. End of barrel with dot pattern design around the perimeter of the bore. Maple stock enhanced with burnt lines to simulate […]
Lot 496: 2 Powder Horns, inc. 1 Signed, & 1 Powder Flask, 3 items
Two (2) powder horns, including one (1) signed, and one (1) powder flask, 3 items total. 1st item: Signed Wayne County, Tennessee powder horn, incised on the body "Thompson/Beech Creek/Wayne Co./Tenn.". Round wooden plug end secured by brads, leather strap attached to plug finial and nozzle. 8 1/4" outer circumference of longest curve. Note: Horn […]
Lot 495: East Tennessee Half Stock Percussion Rifle, .38 Cal.
East Tennessee half stock long rifle, .38 caliber, unmarked. Walnut stocks, metal frame with iron mounts, octagonal barrel, wooden ram rod. Standard sights. Barrel length – 43". Overall length – 59". Mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Knox County, TN collection. CONDITION: Stock and barrel with old patina. Lock is converted to percussion. 4" hairline on […]
Lot 494: Solomon Reed Full Stock Percussion Long Rifle, .40 Cal.
Full stock long rifle, .40 caliber. Barrel marked “Solomon Reed” in script lettering. Foliate engraving on lock plate. Walnut stocks, metal frame with iron mounts, octagonal barrel, cigar patch box, wooden ram rod. Standard sights. Barrel length – 45″. Overall length – 60″. Provenance: Private Knox County, TN collection. Note: Solomon Reed was born in […]