Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 43

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

General Military Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 544		A Substantial Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbus. Anglo-American, c. 1680-1750. The brass barrel half octagonal, graduating into round, with flared muzzle. The brass with early English proof marks, a couple restamped over previous marks(?). The gun was restocked, perhaps in the American Colonies towards the end of the 18th century; and so utilizing a Spanish lock (c. 1750) as a replacement. Other iron hardware includes the butt plate and trigger guard; in brass, the side plate and ramrod plate; along with a stock patch in copper. Length: 34"; Barrel, 19". A rugged, flashy-looking period piece. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 545		American Long Rifle -- A Kentucky/Pennsylvania Percussion Shooter. United States, c. 1830-1840. The .40 calibre steel barrel octagonal, with twist rifling. Barrel length: 39". Gun with full stock of American curly maple -- with upper edge splintering and losses, which can be restored. The attractive patch box in brass, with ornate scroll framing; steel and brass sights; the iron lock also with scroll work, which due to old rough surfaces any marks or inscriptions are otherwise unreadable. Length: 53-1/2". A pleasing display piece, and an affordable classic of American arms. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $834
Lot 546		Antique Belgian Double Barrel Percussion Pistol. Antique Belgian side-by-side double barrel percussion pistol. Circa 1840. Marked by the owner during the period of use on the wood grip; "J.M.1847" with a cross. Possible Gold Rush period. The tang is missing a screw that can be easily replaced. Overall condition of this historical piece is good. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 547		Antique Belgian Flintlock Gentleman's Pistol, circa 1780. This pistol has a 8.5".62 calibre octagon to round iron barrel with a Belgian proof mark; "CROWN over R". It is silver plated, or has low grade German silver furniture. The entry ram rod is an iron period replacement. The stock is sound with nice period checkering on the wrist and normal scratches and dings throughout. The pistol has a wonderful untouched dark patina and is in good working order. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 548		Austrian Military Percussion Pistols. A pair of Austrian military percussion pitols, circa 1840. These pieces have 9.75".69 calibre round iron, smoothbore barrels. Brass regulation furniture. Hardware has heavy rust patina turning black. One stock has minor woodworm damage, and overall the pair are worn from years of service. Also, the ram rods are missing. These are overall an attractive pair of percussion pistols in good working order. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 549		British Royal Navy Percussion Sea Service Belt Pistol, c. 1846. This pistol has a 6".57 calibre round iron barrel with three arsenal proofs; "CROWN over TP over BROAD ARROW, CROWN over B over 9 and CROWN over BROAD ARROW". Barrel is fitted with a captive ram rod. Lock is engraved with; "CROWN over VR (Queen Victoria), TOWER, 1846 and stamped CROWN over BROAD ARROW". The belt hook and percussion nipple has broken off during period of use. Stock is sound with normal scratches and dings from years of service. A very nice example of this pattern in good working order. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 550		Cased All Steel Boxlock Flint Pistol, c. 1750. Equipped with a 3".43 calibre round barrel, and an engraved steel center frame and stock. This pistol is most likely English. This unusual piece was cased approximately 50 years later (around 1800). The box measures; 10"X5.75" and retains the original faded red velvet interior but is not original to the gun. The accessories include: powder flask, powder measure, bullet mold, tow and a few lead balls. A nice composite marriage, and in good working order. The condition of the pistol is good with expected wear on the engraving. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 551		Choice Cased Pair of French or Belgian Percussion Boxlock Pocket Pistols, c. 1830-1840. These beauties have 2.5".50 calibre octagon damascus-steel barrels. Very fine foliage engraved center frame with proof mark; "ELG". The triggers are activated and drop down from the frames when the hammers are pulled back. Beautiful carved fluted stocks. The butt caps are fitted with trap door cavities to hold the percussion caps. The mahogony box measures 9.5" x 6.5", and has been professionally relined in proper English green baize. The accessories include a percussion cap tin, reproduction powder flask marked, "SYKES", and a bullet mold. An extremely fine cased set of percussion pocket pistols in good working order. Estimated Value $2,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 552		Early 1900's Brass and Leather Telescope. Beautiful brass and leather ship's telescope, c. early 1900's. This piece has no visible markings and has been recently re-leathered. Length of this item is 23" closed and its overall condition is excellent. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 553		Handsome British Military 3rd Model Flintlock Musket. Great Britain, c. 1800-1810. The Service Contract musket with 39" round iron barrel, with English Birmingham proof marks. Lock marked: "Woolley Sargent & Fairfax;" the opposite brass side plate unmarked. The wood stock has suffered scattered wood worm damage, now carefully patched. Marks on wood: on left side, "Crown over WW" and "L"; toward butt: "Y over 212." On right side of stock, at butt: "CA." Musket with standard regulation brass furniture, steel rod, leather shoulder sling and hardware. Length: 55". A handsome, fully working period piece, that may have seen service in the Napoleonic Wars. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 554		Historical Victorian Era British Snider Musket in .577 Caliber. A breach loading conversion of an 1860 Enfield muzzle loading rifle. The Snider conversions were done in 1866 and 1867 to allow for the use of paper and metal cartridges. They were first employed in Britain's war with Ethiopia, then Abyssinia, and continued in service until the 1880s. This example is marked on the stock for Canada and may have been used by British or Canadian soldiers against Irish rebels during the Fenian Raid troubles in Canada in 1870. The lock plate is marked with a crown, "V.R" and "1860 Enfield" and there are numerous proofmarks on the metal and wood. The stock has minor repair near the brass butt plate and the metal fittings show light marks and wear as does the stock, but overall good condition. An impressive artifact of the many small wars of the Victorian Age. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 555		Impressive Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbus. Great Britain, c. 1780-1810. The brass barrel half octagonal, and half round, with canon-style muzzle. The octagonal section with clear Birmingham marks, bold "LONDON" stamping, and neat but simple engraved enhancements. The same can be said for the brass trigger guard, with floral arabesques, and well-carved acorn forepart. The steel lock assembly is a period replacement -- likely from a British Light Dragoon or Sea Service pistol. This too with bold markings: "Tower" at left; at center, large crown with "GB" below; and crown-arrow point at right. Stock with attractive basket weave checquering at wrist. Also, to keep in mind: barrel touch-hole re-worked; losses to ramrod pipes; vertical crack in stock at about midpoint; stock revarnished. Gun could use some further modest restorations. Nevertheless, an imposing and very stylish piece of armament, in good working order, from the apogee of British military weaponry. Length: 30"; Barrel, 14-1/8". Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,530
Lot 556		Model of TOW Missile System. Hughes Aircraft manufacturer's model TOW missile system that includes launcher and missile, circa 1970's. The model is metal on a wood base that measures 8"x 6". Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 557		Old West Point Officers Coat. West Point, New York, Early 20th century. Officer's coat in traditional grey wool with black embroidery and adorned with thirty-seven brass ball buttons. A truly striking piece of military history in excellent condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 558		Saxon Flintlock Officer's Holster Pistol. C. 1770-1790. This pistol has a 9".72 calibre round iron barrel, with a silver inlayed ribbon at the breech and a bust portrait of a boy or young man. The lock is stamped with; "CROWN over FR" (Fredrick the Great). Bright and distinct brass furniture. Stock has a period repair just above the front of the lock and one just above the rear of the lock plate. All iron has been professionally museum cleaned bright. The stock has a very nice checkered wrist and has in overall beautiful finish This pistol is in beautiful condition with a great deal of eye appeal. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 559		Small French or Belgian Cased Percussion Boxlock Pistol, c. 1835-1840. This pistol has a 2".40 calibre round iron barrel with proofs; "CROWN over A*F 38," on the underside of the frame. The iron center frame is engraved with foliage and retains bright blue case colors in protected areas. The trigger is activated and drops down from the frame when the hammer is pulled back The engraved iron butt cap is fitted with a trap door cavity to hold percussion caps. The stock is in fine condition with normal small scratches and dings but retains 90% of the original varnish. The mahogony box measures 6.75" x 4.5" and is lined in white baize, velvet and silk. The top of the box has fine inlaid brass strips with a brass scalloped plate at the center. Accessories include a copper and brass powder flask in excellant condition, and a bullet mold. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 560		Small French Pocket Box-Lock Flint Pistol, c. 1780. This pistol has a 1.5".50 calibre round iron barrel. The iron frame is engraved with panoplies of arms. The stock has a chip missing at the upper right edge of the frame tang. Scrolled silver wire is inlaid into the stock, with approximately 60% remaining. Overall, the pistol has a nice untouched chocolate brown patina and is in good working order. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 561		(Vice Admiral Bernard F. Roeder) Korean Award. 11¼" diameter brass with an anchor in cast brass and an eagle and star in nickeled brass affixed to the plate, engraved above: Vice Admiral Bernard F. Roeder, USN Commander Amphibious Force, Pacific Flic Fleet," and below: "Presented by Lietuenant General Kong, Jung Shil Commandant, Republic of Korea Marine Corps 24 September 1965." There are Korean figures on each side, as well. A hook is attached to the back for hanging and a tassel hangs from each side. Vice Admiral Roeder commanded the First Fleet from 29 July 1966 to 30 September 1969. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold