updated Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 11:16 AM Pacific
Lot 27 - 19th Century External Lock Euprouvette
Not Miquelet. (11/09/07)
Lot 32 - North African Snaphaunce Rifle
Not Miquelet. (11/09/07)
Lot 46 - Doglock Pistol of Martial Style
Not English. (11/09/07)
Lot 47 - Belgian Sea Service Flintlock Pistol
Not British. (11/09/07)
Lot 48 - Scarce English Officer's Flintlock Pistol by John Prosser, Charing Cross, London
Not a dragoon. (11/09/07)
Lot 55 - French 19th Century Crossbow Marked by Genetier
Photo in catalog shows additional item which is not part of the lot. (11/09/07)
Lot 58 - French Military Flintlock Pistol Marked Iovrion and Dated 1773
Condition now reads, Fair to good. Pitted steel parts. Old replacement hammer, likely from period of use. Patina and marks to brass. Stock with mars, cracks at wrist and chips from forward of lock and at butt.
(11/02/07)
Lot 98 - Lot of Two Unmarked European Holster Pistols, One in Percussion Converted from Flintlock
Description now reads, 1) .58 caliber conversion to percussion. 13 3/8-inch smoothbore barrel. Varnished walnut stock with light relief carving. Brass mountings, including floral engraved sideplate and triggerguard. Grotesque motif on buttcap. Wood ramrod with steel finial. 2) 18th century holster pistol with brass mountings and missing flint lock. .72 caliber, 12 3/8-inch smoothbore barrel with octagonal breech. Brass mountings, the walnut stock with light relief carving and with "B.V" carved on bottom forward of triggerguard.
Condition now reads, 1) Fair. Steel of brown and gray patina, with pitting, rust. Hammer does not engage at full cock. Stock with old revarnish, worn and with nicks and mars. 2) Fair. Gray patina, pitting to barrel. Wear, cracks in stock. Associated ramrod. Missing lock.
(10/24/07)
Lot 242 - Lot of Five Assorted Hunting Knives with Scabbards
LOT WITHDRAWN FROM SALE (10/22/07)
Lot 284 - *Title changed to, Siamese Model 1903 Mauser Bolt Action Military Rifle Produced in Japan
Description now reads, Serial no. not visible. Appears to be 7.92x57mm caliber. 29-inch barrel. Thai Charkra stamped on top of breech. (10/16/07)
Lot 399 - **California Legal Boxed Springfield Armory M-1A Semi-Automatic Rifle
LOT WITHDRAWN FROM SALE. (10/11/07)
Lot 417 - 12 Gauge Crudely Made Contemporary Flintlock Double Barrel Shotgun
Description now reads, 12 Gauge Crudely Made Contemporary Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun. (10/24/07)
Lot 538 - Cast Bronze California Railroad Locomotive Bell on Painted Cast Iron Mount, Believed of 19th Century Manufacture. Possibly for a Baldwin Locomotive from either UPRR or SPRR
Notes now read, According to a representative from the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, "the CA5232 seems like a UPRR/SPRR common standard drawing number from the turn of the last Century 20 E E 40 could be the Baldwin Locomotive works class number. The air operating ringer is a more recent addition from 1920-1930." (10/01/07)
Lot 587 - *Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine
Description now reads, Serial no.1243034, .32 W.S. caliber, 20-inch barrel with ramped front sight and elevation rear sight. Blued finish. Walnut stocks with shotgun. (10/02/07)
Lot 655 - *12 Gauge Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Shotgun
Description now reads, Serial no 898553. 12 gauge. Shortened 20-inch barrel marked: Full. Blued slide action with hammer. Half pistolgrip stock. Later recoil pad.. (10/18/07)
Lot 767 - *Scarce Mauser-Werke German Shooting Club Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle together with Accessories
Description now reads, Serial no. 20412, 8.15 x 46R caliber, 30-inch barrel with military sights and muzzle cover. (10/24/07)
Lot 894 - Lot of 80 Kynoch 7.92mm Mauser Cartridge
LOT WITHDRAWN FROM SALE. (11/10/07)
Lot 927 - Lot of 382 Loose .297/.230 Morris Aiming Tubes
LOT WITHDRAWN FROM SALE. (11/10/07)
Lot 1018 - Detailed and Finely Executed 19th-Century Copy of the Famous Armor of Mad King Ludwig II from the Workshop of Ernst Schmidt c. 1920
Description now reads, Detailed and Finely Executed 19th-Century Copy of the Famous Armor of Mad King Ludwig II from the Workshop of Ernst Schmidt c. 1920 Fine to excellent with light age patina and minor repairs present. Sold together with accompanying sword and number 101 of 1000 limited edition reference volume on Schmidt armor by E. Andrew Mowbray. (11/02/07)
Lot 1059 - Rare 17th-Century Continental Combination Wheellock Curiosa Hunting Trousse
Condition now reads, Very good. Metal with scattered wear and light pitting present. Mottled grey patina. Scabbard showing heavy wear and losses to tip. Mechanisms need repair. (10/23/07)
Lot 1059 - Rare 17th-Century Continental Combination Wheellock Curiosa Hunting Trousse
Condition now reads, Very good. Metal with scattered wear and light pitting present. Mottled grey patina. Scabbard showing heavy wear and losses to tip. Mechanisms need repair. (10/23/07)
Lot 1072 & 1073 - The photos are switched in the print catalog
Lot 1196 - Cased Pair of Gastinne Renette Percussion Target Pistols, with Accessories, and Signed Letter from Gunmaker Dated 1850
Notes should read, Letter in French on the Gastinne Renette Fabrique d'Armes letterhead, dated Paris, May 2, 1850, and with signed autograph Gastinne Renette, presents insight into problems of gunmaking, involving color hardened finish. Renette states: "What happened with your pistols is not surprising and does happen often when one does not take the precaution to grease the barrels with a cloth for some ten days after the color has been fixed. This color which is an acid comes back for a few days. I forgot to warn you this time even though I always would do so when the barrels do not remain with me long enough, until the color has completed its effect. In reality one must grease the barrels with oil, let them sit like that for one day and then strongly wipe them with a cloth. The rust will then go away. Then for a few remaining days one has to wipe them with a slightly oiled cloth. In case, against my expectations, the color did not come back to its original state, please send the pistols back to me via the stage coach, and I will get the color back at my expense. I am sorry for this inconvenience which resulted from my forgetfulness..." (11/01/07)
Lot 1333 - Rare Remington Rider Patent .17 Caliber Derringer Parlor Pistol.
LOT WITHDRAWN FROM SALE. (11/01/07)
Lot 1354 - Rare 18K Gold-Plated Pocket Watch by Patek Phillipe & Co. together with Gold-Plated Chain and Accompanying Provenance
Notes now read, The Extract From the Archives shown in the photo contains a misprint. The Extract has been re-issued by the factory with the correct date of sale as May 28th, 1884. (11/07/07)
Lot 1402 - *Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Sporting Rifle, with Telescopic Sight and Various Special Features.
Condition should read: Very good as refinished. Engraving aftermarket. Aftermarket scope, scope mounts and peep sights, as well as rear sight blank in dovetail, front sight and rear sling swivel mount. Bright bore.
Notes should read: Display text indicates "Rework by Winchester Custom Shop 1938". Text also states "Rework No. 3792" but does not present documentation. (10/23/07)
Lot 1403 - *Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine
Condition now reads, Excellent to mint. Professionally restored. Retaining approximately 98-99% finish. Wood excellent. Action excellent. Bright bore.]. (10/16/07)
Lot 1404 - *Exceptional Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
Notes now read, Manufactured in 1928 [see Schwing, Winchester Pocket Guide, page 66]. (10/15/07)
Lot 1420 - Bold Description now reads, *Rare Factory Engraved Gold and Platinum-Inlaid Marlin Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine "The Flag Marlin"
Added to Description...Left side of receiver with factory engraved custom gold and platinum inlaid 1777 American flag. (10/22/07)
Lot 1421 - Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Description now reads, Serial no. 142113. .32-40 caliber. 26-inch octagon barrel. Tang with factory flaw double-stamp of model number. Blued, with case-hardened frame and lever. Varnished walnut stocks. (10/17/07)
Lot 1492 - *Colt Single Action Revolver
Description now reads, Serial no. 195593, .38 Colt, 7 ½-inch barrel. Blued finish. Case-hardened hammer and frame. Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Inside grips marked 275261. (10/04/07)
Lot 1507 - Title changed to Hand-Carved Bone Scale Model Gatling Gun
Description now reads, The highly detailed bone scale model Gatling gun complete with individual barrels, threaded elevation screw and finely made spoked wheels with brass axle. Skillfully hand-carved and assembled from many individual parts. A unique and desirable collectible. Size: 14 1/2-inches long.. (10/15/07)
Lot 1578A - German WWII Waffen SS Model 1942 Single Decal Combat Helmet
Description now reads, Standard pattern M-42 helmet in charcoal grey-green finish with single runic decal on right side of helmet. Back of helmet stamped: 2531. Inside left side stamped: EF64. Leather liner and broken chinstrap. Chinstrap marked RAHM / WUP?? Liner size marked : 56. (10/02/07)
Lot 1641 - **12 Gauge Bernardelli Roma 6EM Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun
Description now reads, **12 Gauge Bernardelli Roma 6EM Sideplate Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun, Serial no. 74235. 12 Gauge. 29 1/2 -inch barrels with matted flat rib. Coin finished reinforced boxlock action with sideplates fully engraved with foliate scroll and game scene of dogs brings down a stag on underside. Balance of description remains the same. (10/10/07)
Lot 2020 - 12 Gauge Continental Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun
Description now reads: 12 Gauge Continental Flintlock Double Barrel Shotgun. (10/24/07)
Lot 2185 - Lot of Four 19th-Century Pistols, Including Stevens .22 Single Shot
Description now reads, Lot of Three 19th-Century Pistols, including Stevens .22 Single Shot Comprising; Serial no. 387779 on Stevens, with 6-inch .22 rimfire barrel and target sights, blued with nickel-plated frame, walnut grips, single shot St. Etienne percussion pistol of .56 caliber with 8-inch octagon barrel, and single shot Belgian pinfire pistol of 9mm caliber with 9-inch octagon barrel.
Condition now reads: Fair to good. Some parts missing. Woods grips on two.
(11/01/07)
Lot 2328 - Excellent Cased Deluxe Pair of Colt Custom Shop Gold Inlaid, Engraved and Ivory-Gripped Third Model Dragoon Blackpowder Series Revolvers, with Accessories, c. 1978
Description new reads, Serial nos. 24633 and 24634. .44 caliber percussion. 7 1/2-inch barrels with Saml Colt New-York City address markings. Texas Rangers and Comanche Indians roll engraved cylinder scenes. Flush gold inlaid barrel band at each muzzle. Profusely and handsomely scroll engraved in factory Grade C on barrels, loading levers, frames, hammers and gripstraps, with punched dot backgrounds. Colt factory records identify engraver as Steve Kamyk of the Colt Custom Shop. (10/18/07)
Lot 2410 - **Boxed Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Description now reads, Serial no. SA34161. .44 Special caliber. 7 1/2-inch barrel. Nickel-plated finish. Staghorn grips. With box and instruction booklet. (10/24/07)
Lot 2794 - **Sturm-Ruger Single-Six Action Revolver
LOT WITHDRAWN FROM SALE. (10/11/07)
Lot 2796 - **Boxed Sturm-Ruger New Model Super-Six Single Action Revolver with Extra Cylinder and Parts.
LOT WITHDRAWN FROM SALE. (10/11/07)
