This is an extremely rare & important handgun. It is important because of its unusual & short-lived experimental ignition system which incorporated the Maynard Tape Primer which was cutting edge technology for its time. It is rare because only around 1,000 only were made between 1851-1857 earning it a unique place in firearm & US history. At least 200 of these pistols were known to have been shipped to the abolitionist John Brown in Kansas in 1857, some of which were then known to have used in the failed 1859 raid on the US arsenal at Harpers Ferry in Virginia which was a precursor to the American Civil War. Could this be one of these which was captured & then saw service with the Confederates in the US Civil War? The Massachusetts Arms Co. was an early Colt competitor formed in 1849 by a group which included famous names in the gun business: Horace Smith, Daniel Wesson, Joshua Stephens & J. T. Ames which was later incorporated in March of 1850. The company was successfully sued by Samuel Colt for patent infringement in 1851 for their use of the star mechanism for rotating the cylinders on cocking which was patented by Colt. As a result of the lawsuit, the Massachusetts Arms Co. redesigned their handguns with a hand-revolved cylinder & utilized the Maynard tape primer (legally & under patent). This is the Pocket revolver version that doesn’t have the push button above the trigger. The cylinder doesn’t revolve when cocked back. It is a manual turn to line up with the hammer. A very rare revolver housed in its factory case. Serial #836 $9750
MAIN & WINCHESTER CIVIL WAR POMMEL HOLSTERS.
Very rare Main & Winchester Civil War pommel holsters. Stitched in stars on both covers. Good chance these were used by Texas regiment. Holsters are well marked and carry 1851 Colt Navies/1860 Armies. $8550
SCARCE MODEL 1870 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR INFANTRY RIFLE, 2ND TYPE, SLING.
Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1870 Trapdoor Infantry Rifle, 2nd Type, with Sling, NVSN, .50-70 Gov’t CF cal., unmarked 32.5″ barrel has block-blade front sight (also bayonet lug) and folding-leaf rear; breechblock marked “Model/1870/(eagle head with crossed arrows)/US” at hinge; beveled lock plate (from Civil War M.1863 rifle-musket) marked “(spread-wing eagle)” and “U.S./Springfield” ahead of hammer, “1863” behind; steel fittings include “US” marked Butt plate, slotted and grooved ramrod. Oil-stained walnut full stock. Mfg’d ca. 1870-73 in approx. 10K qty. this type. Condition is good being smooth gray-brown gunmetal (bit of oxidation to Butt plate) having sharp edges and markings., Action is strong and crisp, and very good rifling. Original Russet leather sling is fine. $3495
ANTIQUE THE WINCHESTER STORE GUNS, AMMO, DENVER COLO.
Rev war powder horn R.R. 1776 measures 7” long. $975
1800’s INDIAN PEACE PIPE TOMAHAWK.
Rare mid-1800’s Indian Peace Pipe Tomahawk. Measures 24-1/4” and blade 10”. $6550
SCARCE NEW ORLEANS DUELING PISTOL CASED. L.GERTEIS
A scarce to rare Southern maker L. Gerteis New Orleans. Cased with accessories and is 46 caliber. Maker marked on top of barrel. In nice condition. $7550
1821 SCRIMSHAW SHIP SPERMO WHALING OFF CALIFORNIA WHALES TOOTH.
Rare scrimshawed Ship Spermo Whaling Off California 1821. Measures nearly 5 inches. $2250
RARE 41 CALIBER COLT ARMY SPECIAL.
Colt Army Special in 41 caliber. In great condition 85% original blue. It still has the fire blue on hammer. $2750
LARGE MAMMOTH IVORY TUSK CUP.
Large ivory mammoth tusk carved into cup. Writing on each handle. Very large cup measures 11-1/2” from handle to handle. You can put your whole fist inside of cup. Its heavy to. $5875
1861 COLT NAVY SLIM JIM HOLSTER.
Slim Jim holster for a 1861 Colt Navy revolver. $675
SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED BLUNT & SYMS NEW YORK 1835-1865.
Rare factory engraved Blunt & Syms New York made from 1835-1865. In excellent condition. $3575
COLT 45 SINGLE ACTION MONTANA TERRITORIAL CENTENNIAL CASED REVOLVER.
Colt Montana Territory Centennial Single Action Army .45 Long Colt revolver. This commemorative colt features a beautiful factory blue and gold finish with case colored frame, Pearlite grips and beautiful gold Colt prancing pony medallions. The left side of barrel marked “1864 – Montana Territory Centennial – 1964;” while the right side of barrel is marked “1889 – Diamond Jubilee Statehood -1964”. The hammer, trigger guard, and back strap all show a stunning gold finish. The barrel, front sight, and cylinder also shows a near mint factory blue finish. Lastly the case-colored frame showcases a wonderful play of color. The revolver is housed in its original wooden display case with red velvet and felt interior. Sold.
PRESENTATION FIELD & STAFF SWORD, PRESENTED TO RIFLE TEAM CO. G, 2ND REG M.S.T. JACKSON, MI OCT 13TH, 1880.
Presentation Model 1860 Staff & Field Sword. Presented To Rifle Team Co. G, 2nd Reg M.S.T. Jackson, MI Oct 13th, 1880. $1495
OLD SAMURAI JAPANESE SWORD.
Vintage Japanese Samurai sword with writing on blade. Blade measures 26 1/2”. $675
1ST. GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION BARRELS & CYLINDER.
Old 1st generation Colt single action revolver barrels and cylinder. Two 4-3/4” barrels and one 5-1/4” barrel. Calibers 44/40, 38/40, 45 caliber. Cylinder 45 caliber. All Colt barrel address is visible. $575
RARE WW11 US NAVY HAND FLARE GUN & UNUSED SHELL.
US Navy handheld MK4 10-gauge antique flare pistol is marked” US Hand Projector MK4 Contract No NORD 4039 EVCC”. It was built by Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company. Comes with an unused flare shell. $895
RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL REVOLVER 38 SPECIAL.
Super rare Factory Engraved Colt Detective Special Revolver 38-Special. 2-inch barrel class A scroll engraved. Shipped to John Jovino Company New York, New York. Revolver is mint and looks to be never fired. Sold