Japanese Wakizashi sword having an early pierced iron Maru Gata tsuba with leaf design, ray skin handle, and scabbard. Blades measures 14 3/8" L. 21" total L. 18th century. CONDITION: Some nicks to blade. Handle missing original wrap covering with some slight losses to ray skin. Losses to saya (scabbard) covering.
Lot 313: Kanbun Era Yukihiro Samurai Sword w/ Authentication
Japanese Kanbun-Shinto period (1658 -1683) samurai sword made by 1st generation Yukihiro in the Hizen province. Iron Maru Gata tsuba with engraved landscape decoration. Bronze engraved endcap and collar, both having engraved wave decoration. Black lacquered saya or scabbard and partially bound ray skin handle. Inscribed on the tang. Examined in May 1950 and authenticated […]
Lot 314: WWII Era Japanese Naval Officer's Sword
Japanese Naval Officer's Kai-gunto sword with Shinogi Zukuri blade shape, lacquered black scabbard with gilt brass metal mounts and cloth wrapped metal handle. Blade measures 26 3/4" L. 38 1/4" L. Early 20th century. CONDITION: Slight scattered wear/losses to scabbard, largest area 17 3/4" on side. Gilt brass metal mounts loose. Some white residue/markings present […]
Lot 315: Snuff Bottle collection and Dragon, 12 pcs
A collection of 11 Chinese snuff bottles and 1 carved hardwood dragon. Includes a blown and molded glass bottle with polychrome fish decoration; Peking Glass bottle with raised blue shou design; 3 glass bottles with reverse painted landscape and floral designs; 2 red cinnabar lacquer bottles, 1 decorated with birds, the other with figures; 1 […]
Lot 306: Deluxe Philadelphia Deringer, .44 Caliber
Deluxe Philadelphia Deringer, single-shot, .44 caliber. Walnut checkered stock with 4" seven groove, double silver banded barrel, single set trigger, blank silver engraved inscription plaque at the top of the wrist, engraved silver trigger guard, reverse side of action plate, and barrel key escutcheons. Barrel stamped DERINGER PHILADEL and " P ", lock plate stamped […]
Lot 307: Marlin Special Order Deluxe Rifle, Model 1893
Marlin Model 1893 Engraved Special Order Lever Action Rifle, .38-.55 caliber, serial number 139497, under receiver just behind forestock. Figured and flame grain American walnut straight stock with “A” style checking, serpentine pistol grip stock and crescent buttplate. Factory engraving on barrel and receiver including running elk in a circle surrounded by scroll and border […]
Lot 308: Winchester 1873 3rd Model Rifle, .32-.20 Caliber
Model 1873 Winchester rifle (3rd Model), .32-.20 Caliber. Serial number 318911. Barrel marked, "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT" and "KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866. OCTOBER 16, 1860". Tang marked "Model 1873". Walnut stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Standard sights. Barrel length – 24". Overall length – 42 1/2". Serial number corresponds to year […]
Lot 309: U.S. Model 1884 Springfield Rifle & Bayonet
U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, .50 caliber, serial number 42218. Engraved "U S SPRINGFIELD" with image of eagle on lock plate. Inspector's marks light but visible on barrel. Walnut stock and forestock, Buffington rear sight, and hand made metal shield attached on left side of breach (purpose unknown). Barrel length – 31 1/4". Overall […]
Lot 310: Lefever Arms Double Barrel Shotgun, Checkered Grid
Lefever Arms Company Double Barrel Shotgun, 12 gauge, serial number 12525. Highly figured walnut stock and forestock engraved with checkered grid and vignettes. Original walnut butt plate. Metal barrels and frame. Damascus barrels with ivory bead on front sight. Left and right of lock plate stamped LEFEVER ARMS CO. with images of ducks. Barrel length […]
Lot 301: U.S. Cavalry 1818 N. Starr Saber
U.S. Cavalry N. Starr saber and scabbard, Starr contract of 1818. Ricasso marked "US LS N.STARR" (Nathan Starr, Middletown, CT). Iron backstrap/ pommel, reverse P hilt, and wooden grip. Blade – 34". Overall – 40 1/2" L. Provenance: the estate of Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, formerly of Historic Devon Farm, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Blade and […]