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Addendum

The Robert Howard Collection, Part I
Exceptional Bowie Knives
April 24, 2006

Addendum & Corrigena

updated 1:50pm PDT Sun 4/23/2006

Lot 4: The screw head is missing from the front portion of the brass frame.

Lot 55A: This sword is a reproduction.

Lot 57: The only date visible on the carbine is 18.

Lot 69: Crack in stock.

Lot 96: Hairline crack on right side of wrist only.

Lot 107: Lock date is 1855, not 1849 as stated in catalog.

Lot 128: Equipped with a rifle sight.

Lot 133: This pistol is refinished.

Lot 283: This item should have three asterisks (***) indicating that it is not legal for sale to California residents.

Lot 306: Withdrawn.

Lot 320: Release spring on baby flask is missing.

Lot 334: Photograph in catalog is incorrect.
Bold description should read: Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver

Lot 342: The box of cartridges described contains no UMC cartridges, there is an additional box marked Remington Union Metallic Cartridge Company .44 Henry (flat) containing 50 cartridges.

Lot 346: First Type Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Sporting Rifle (not Model 1873 as stated in catalog).

Lot 580: Change of Condition: Very good as refinished. Retaining 98% re-blued finish, minor patina. Grips excellent. Box fine with light wear. Hinge has a crack on the left side.

Lot 653: Withdrawn.

Lot 776: Change of Condition: Excellent overall condition with minor storage marks and a small approximately 7/8 inch hair-line fracture on the bottom of the forend.

Lot 1069: Rare Moni-Ami Gambler's Push Dagger with Triple-Edged Fluted Blade, with Sheath
7-inch blade triangular in cross section, with 3 5/8-inch blood groove on bottom; upper two sections fluted, ricasso marked: LOUIS. Blade fashioned from an 18th century court sword blade, turned brass mountings, with crossguard contoured for finger hold, ivory grip, grooved, with engraved panel, engraved MON/AMI, with heart, club, spade and diamond motifs from playing cards. Overall length with scabbard, 10 11/16-inches.

The following lots include a factory letter:
4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 20, 21, 24, 28, 29, 43, 44, 55, 62, 73, 78, 87, 91, 98, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 108, 110, 100A, 121, 126A, 131, 136, 140, 150, 152, 155, 157, 159, 173, 176, 177, 181, 274, 296, 301, 302, 307, 308, 314, 325, 329, 332, 334, 341, 346, 348, 349, 350, 351, 354, 355, 356, 360, 361, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 392, 395, 396, 397, 398, 400, 403, 404, 407, 408, 410, 411, 412, 417, 418, 419, 424, 425, 431, 434, 435, 437, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 465, 466, 467, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 475, 488, 498, 501, 507, 508, 511, 512, 515, 516, 519, 520, 523, 524, 525, 528, 533, 535, 538, 556, 559, 563, 569, 571, 619, 622, 629, 635, 655, 659, 710, 714, 718, 756, 785