Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 45

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Weapons

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1164		European/American Colonial Flintlock Pistol, c. 1720-1750. 8" tapering octagon to round steel barrel with three inlayed brass unidentified makers' marks. Possibly of Dutch origin, originally had a barrel length around 12"+, but was cut down during its working life. Engraved brass furniture. English replacement lock by "Barbar, London" married to pistol c. 1740-1750. Stock has wonderful, almost glass appearance from years of handling. Plain period upper entry ram rod pipe and nose cap are typical of Colonial American work. 15" overall length, untouched condition, in good working order. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1165		English Cased Pair Of Box-Lock Flint Pistols. Circa 1770 by Tompson Davis. 2.75".44 cal. three-stage round steel turn-off barrels with cannon muzzles. Blued, engraved frames marked "T. Davis" on one side and "Oxford" on the other. Stock on one pistol is missing a tiny piece at the lower right edge by frame, otherwise both stocks are solid with simple thin wire inlay outling the contours (100% intact). Normal scratches and dings from years of service. 8.75" overall length. In good working order. Period box measures 12" x 6.75" and has blue velvet interior with areas of fading and some lining replaced over the years. Accessories include powder flask, bullet mold with barrel wrench, brass ram rod, balls, tow, extra flints and leathers. Ref: see Gunmakers of London 1350-1850 by Howard L. Blackmore, 1986, p. 79. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1166		English/American Regimentally Marked Flintlock Fowler. By "W. Ketland & Co.", 45" .62 cal. round steel barrel with three British proof marks on left side of breech. Brass furniture with the wrist escutcheon engraved "H.M. 47th Rt. 1775, 2" (His Majesty's 47th Regiment, 1775, 2nd Company?). The stock has a period replaced splice of wood on upper edge of right side of fore-end and a period repaired break through the lock mortise. Otherwise solid with normal age scratches and dings from years of service. Includes original hickory ram rod and in good working order. Estimated Value $2,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,300
Lot 1167		French Military Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol. Circa 1777-1780. Made at the St. Etienne arsenal. Barrel is just shy of 7.5" and .70 cal. In untouched condition with a pleasing dark patina. 13.75" overall length. All steel parts have light to moderate salt & pepper pitting. In good working order. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1168		Composite Cased Pair Of French Medium-Size Flintlock Holster Pistols For The Eastern Market. Pistols circa 1780, case circa early-mid 19th century. 8.5".64 cal. octagon to round swamped steel barrels with heavy brass decorative overlay. Locks lightly engraved, one mainspring is broken. Engraved brass furniture. Both stocks have bone fore-end caps. Each have a stress crack at the upper-rear portion of the lock mortise, otherwise solid with approximately 75% remaining brass wire inlay throughout. 14.5" overall length. All steel parts have a thick dark untouched age patina. The box is 15.75" wide x 9.5" deep x 3" high. It is old, but not of the same period as the pistols and fitted with a green velvet interior. Accessories include powder/shot measure, bullet mold, powder flask, patches, and balls. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1169		Belgian Bronze Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol with Under Spring Bayonet, c. 1780-1800. 6½" round bronze blunderbuss barrel. Steel trigger guard. Side-mounted ram rod. Stock is sound with small chip missing from upper-right portion of grip near frame. 12" overall length, in good working order. Estimated Value $2,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1170		Good Silver Mounted French Flintlock Pistol For The Eastern Market. Circa 1780-1800. 11".57 cal. octagon to round steel barrel with two proof marks on the left side of the breech and gold decorative overlay and an unidentified signature on the top flat. Silver furniture. Lock marked "Aonton" with remnants of gold overlay on screw tips. The stock is missing a few small chips from the rear of the lock mortise, otherwise solid and profusely inlaid with silver wire scrolls, dots, and engraved foliage with 95% remaining. 16.25" overall length. In good working order. Estimated Value $1,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1171		Small French Great Coat Flintlock Pistol. Circa 1780, maker unknown. 4.5".54 cal. octagon to round engraved and gilt steel barrel. Approximately 30% gilding remains. The stock was broken through the wrist and repaired during its working life. Brass furniture has a pleasing, untouched olive patina. In good working order. Estimated Value $500 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1172		Composite Cased Pair Of Belgian Military Flintlock Horse Pistols. Pistols circa 1790-1820, case circa late 19th century. Standard 9".65-67 cal. round steel barrels marked with Belgian proof mark "E L G" in an oval. Brass regulation furniture. Butt caps with built-in lanyard rings. Locks unmarked. Stocks solid with normal age scratches and dings from years of service. Pistols in good working order. Box is old, but not of the same period as the pistols. Measures 18.5" wide x 13.25" deep x 4" high. Its interior, lined in correct green baise, was modified from holding flatware to holding these pistols in the 20th century. Accessories include a bullet mold, powder flask, tow, cleaning patches, and a reproduction oil bottle. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1173		Italian/Brescian "Roman Style" Flintlock Holder Pistol, c. late 17th - early 18th century. Maker unknown. 13¾" octagon to round steel barrel with applied brass cannon style muzzle. Engraved brass furniture and pierced side plate. 19¾" overall length. Sear broken on lock, otherwise in good order. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1174		Impressive Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol. Perhaps French or German, c. 1790's - 1820's. The barrel of attractively patterned Damascened steel, with the rear half octagonal, and the fore end circular with flaring muzzle, the fashioning of which is consistent with the rest of the gun's well-crafted lock, plus brass furniture. Floral and scroll engraving on brass trigger guard and butt cap, along with the steel barrel strap. Also nicely sculpted roses(?) on the wood thumb rest. Some careful mends to lower wood handle; the stock re-colored. No proof marks visible. Generally in Fine condition and working order. Overall length: 11¾". A handsome weapon. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1175		U.S. Contract Model 1795/1808 Flintlock Musket. By Elijah and Asa Waters and Nathaniel Whitmore of Sutton, Massachusetts, dated 1809. 44½", 69-72 cal. round steel barrel, with three proof marks; "V", "P", an "Eagle's Head", a "US" surcharge and a "V" stamped on the tang. The lock is also marked "1809" with an "Eagle" over an oval with "US" over "Sutton". The initials "J D" are carved into the right side of the butt of the stock and its left side at the rear of the side plate is marked with an unidentified cartouche. The stock is weathered and missing chips under the front of the lock, at the upper rear edge of lock mortise, and on the right side of the barrel tang. There is a mended crack in front of the lock, otherwise it is sound with normal scratches and dings from years of service. All steel regulation furniture has salt and pepper pitting and areas of deep pitting on the lock. In working order and a good example in "as found" untouched condition. Ref: See Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms…and their values by Norm Flayderman, c. 2001, pp. 444-447. Estimated Value $1,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1176		Nice English/American Flintlock Pistol. Recycled British military model, 1796.75 cal. barrel with Tower proofs. Maker's name on lock is not legible. Brass furniture. Normal digs and scratches from years of service. Estimated Value $900 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1177		English Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Spring Bayonet, c. 1799-1812. By "Dawes, London." 16" octagon to round brass blunderbuss barrel with cannon muzzle and marked with two Tower private proofs and "Dawes London 12" on top flat of barrel. Barrel fit with spring-loaded flip bayonet with sliding release. Lock marked "Dawes" (William & Samuel, Sword Cutlers & Gunmakers, Birmingham. Contractors to Ordnance). Brass furniture. Stock has had restoration to the forward 6" of fore-end. In solid shape, with age scratches and dings from years of service. All steel parts have salt and pepper pitting. 31¾" overall length. A good example in good working order. Estimated Value $2,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1178		Smith & Wesson Model 1½ Pocket Pistol. 3¼" barrel, black metal, factory refinished approximately 100 years ago, 90% bluing throughout, immaculate mother-of-pearl handles. Overall condition near Mint. Estimated Value $650 - 850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 1179		British Military 3rd Model Brown Bess Flintlock Musket With Bayonet. Regimentally marked with a broad arrow in a circle (20th battalion Granville Militia) and "20 B. Granville. M" on left side of stock comb using burn branding method. 39" .75 cal. round steel barrel with Tower proof and view marks on left side of breech retains an untouched deep brown age patina. Regulation brass furniture retains an untouched olive patina. Lock marked "Tower" on tail of lock plate, with a crown over "GR" (King George III) and another small crown over a broad arrow (government ownership mark). Stock is marked, with storekeeper's stamp on right side of comb and a crown over a broad arrow over the date "1805". The stock has an old repair through the lock mortise, but remains solid with normal age scratches and dings from years of service. The ram rod is a later replacement. Estimated Value $2,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1180		English/American Import Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol. Circa 1813-1820 by "Ketland & Co." 8.5".66 cal. round brass barrel with two Birmingham proofs, one Liege proof, and marked "London". Brass furniture. Solid stock with normal age scratches and dings from years of handling. In good working order. Estimated Value $900 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1181		English/American Import Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol. Circa 1813-1820 by "T. Ketland & Co." 8.5".68 cal. round steel barrel with Birmingham proofs and marked "London". Brass furniture. Solid stock with normal age scratches and dings from years of handling. 15" overall length. In good working order. Estimated Value $900 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1182		English Flintlock Pistol, c. 1820s. 9" barrel; hand-carved scrolling on either side of front wood stock, ivory handle on butt, normal wear from years of use. This great presentation piece was likely used on an English ship and was featured as a prop in many early pirate films. All parts intact, including ram rod. Overall condition good. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000. From Peterson Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $863
Lot 1183		British East India Company Military Flintlock Pistol, c. 1820-1840. 9".70 cal. round steel barrel and lock both marked with unidentified Indian arsenal proof marks. Chip missing from under lock plate, otherwise stock is solid. Brass regulation furniture. One of the last military issue flintlock pistols. 16" overall length in good working order. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1184		Double-barrel Percussion Box-lock Pistol. Perhaps English or Belgian, c. 1830's - 40's. Boxlock pocket pistol with steel 2¼" double barrels, and two-stage double hammers. Floral scroll engraving on action and steel trigger guard, with plain bag-shaped butt in walnut. Proof marks: in oval cartouche, crown over paired scrolls, along with "dot 3" or "8 dot 3". In Fine to Good condition. Overall length: 7¼". A nice little weapon in full working order. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1185		Boxlock Percussion Pocket Pistol. Perhaps English or Belgian, c. 1830's - 40's. Boxlock pocket pistol, with steel 2¾ inch round barrel (the muzzle trimmed somewhat), scroll engraved action, with star on steel trigger guard, and chequered bag-shaped butt, with empty brass medallion (perhaps once engraved with initials). Proof marks: crown over crossed lis-scepters, B.C.V.(?) letters around. Inspection suggested -- some slight chipping to metal and wood parts. Overall length: 6-3/4". Estimated Value $200 - 275. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1186		H. Aston U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Holster Pistol. 8½" barrel, markings worn, metal likely cleaned at one time with overall silver patina and some graying at hammer. Brass along handle, trigger guard and butt, with original patina. Stamped with initials "W.A.J." in left side of wood above trigger. Condition good, nice overall appearance. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1187		Composite Cased Model 1849 Pocket Revolver. #294600 all matching (1867). 5" .31 caliber octagon steel barrel marked "Address Col Saml Colt New-York US America". 50% cylinder scene remaining. Frame marked "Colts Patent" and trigger guard marked "31 Cal". Grips are solid and worn with impressions on both sides, having a single brass tack. Steel is muted gray and no original finish remains with a few patches of light salt & pepper pitting. Action is good. The original box has been married to the gun, lined in correct English green baise with maker's label in lid, marked "Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. 14, Pall Mall. S.W. London". Accessories include American Colt patent powder flask, steel bullet mold, cap tin, and cleaning patches. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1188		Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol. A "gentleman's" five shot, black powder pistol in 31 caliber with a five inch barrel. Brass guard and strap, all parts with matching serial number "314601". The action in good working order with aprox. 80% original bluing remaining, a short scratch on the left side of the barrel and some minor handling marks on the cylinder, as well as on the original laquered wood grips, but overall Very Good condition. This pistol has been on loan to a Civil War Museum in Richmond, Virginia for the past 35 years and is now available to the collecting public. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 1189		Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver. 4".31 cal. #218355 (1862), all matching except replacement wedge. Steel octagon barrel marked "Address Col Saml Colt New-York US America". No original factory blue finish or cylinder scene remain. Walnut grips inlaid with silver wire. Action is variable. A decent example. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $518
Lot 1190		Composite Cased Early 3rd Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver. #6645, all matching (1851). 7.5" .36 caliber octagon steel barrel with modified addition of rear site and marked on the top flat "Address Saml.Colt New York City". Frame marked "Colts Patent". Trigger guard and back strap have approximately 40% original silver plating remaining and approximately 10%+ cylinder scene remains. Grips are solid with normal age scratches and dings from years of handling. All steel is muted gray with no original finish. Action is good. Original (restored) "Colt London" case with correct English light green baise (worn and stained in places) has been married to the gun. Accessories include cap tin with caps, brass bullet mold, bag-shaped flask by "James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield", and original box key. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1191		English Cased Percussion Tranter Revolver. Circa 1860's by "William & John Rigby, 24 Suffolk St. Dublin" #19076 T. 4.5".80 Bore octagon steel barrel. Engraved barrel, frame, and loading lever. Excellent checkered grips. Some marring to screws. In good working order. Original case and interior with original trade label of "James Kerr & Co., London Armoury, Manufacturers to H.M. War Department., Est. 1854…" Case measures 12.25" wide x 7.25" deep x 2.75" high. Accessories include cap tin, W. Tranter's lubricating composition, powder flask, bullet mold, nipple wrench, and cleaning patches. Estimated Value $2,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1192		English "Fowler" 8-Gauge Shotgun. 44" barrel, percussion muzzle loading shotgun, circa 1860. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1193		Civil War Percussion Musket, 1861. 40" barrel. Lock marked "1861" and "U.S. Springfield". Good action. Regulation steel furniture. Stock has a visible cartouche on left side, just behind rear lock screw and a repair just above the rear of the lock plate. Some burn losses around nipple bulster, otherwise sound with normal scratches and dings from years of service. The rear lock screw is missing and all steel parts have dark brown age patina. In good working order. Estimated Value $750 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1194		Civil War Martial COLT Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver. #92439 (1863), all matching except cylinder. 8".44 cal. round steel barrel marked "Address Col. Saml. Colt New-York U.S. A ("merica" is missing due to the addition of a period front and rear site)". Approximately 50%+ cylinder scene remaining with inspector stamps "L" and "C". Frame has remnants of faded and darkened case colors, marked "Colts Patent", and cut for shoulder stock. Steel back strap inspector marked "W". Brass trigger guard with inspector mark "D". Good Martially marked grips with cartouches on both sides with a small chip missing from the front of the right side and multiple dents on the bottom. In good working order. Ref: See Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms…and their values by Norm Flayderman, 8th edition, 2001, pp. 80-81. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1195		Bayonet-Sword for the French Model 1866 Chassepot Rifled Infantry Musket. France, c. 1869. This bayonet has ribbed brass hilt with spring steel latch on the right side. The crossguard in steel with a screw-type fitting for the rifle's muzzle. The blade recurved and scimitar-like. Maker's stamp on top edge of blade: "Mre [Tonp?] de St. Etienne Juillet 1869". Comes with original nickeled scabbard. Blade cleaned sometime in the past, with scattered rust deposits remaining. Some light staining and rust evident on scabbard. Overall, piece in very decent condition. Length (in scabbard): 28". It was manufactured from 1866 to about 1874. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 1196		Good Pair Of Leather Colonial Flintlock Pistol Saddle Holsters. Circa 18th century. 28.5" overall length. Brass end caps. Leather is in good condition with some losses/flaking, tears, and open seams. These holsters would have held a pair of 8" Georgian pistols. Has had restoration. A good example. Estimated Value $600 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1197		Hand-Carved Bone Samurai Sword, c. 1890. 17"; featuring intricate designs of snow monkeys and dragons carved into the tsuka (hilt) and saya (scabbard). Equipped with a replacement blade. With a 7" x 7" x 2" black laquer box showing three raised bronze tsuba designs on top of lid. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1198		French Military Artillery Cartridge/Fuse Bandolier, c. late 18th - early 19th century. Used by the Heavy Cannon/Artillery Corp. and may have seen service in the Napoleonic Wars. Box measures 4" x 6¾" and its reverse has a hand-painted museum inventory #24905. Heavy tared leather construction with faded black velvet lining. All furniture is gilt copper, bronze, or brass with 40% gilding remaining. A very scarce example in untouched condition. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1199		French Military Hussar Flintlock Cavalry Carbine, c. late 18th - early 19th century. 20".72 cal. round steel barrel marked at breech; "541", a "Fleur-de-lis" facing a "Fleur-de-lis". Brass furniture. 35" overall length. Stock is solid with normal scratches and dings from years of service. The barrel has a later mark; "Germany" as international law once required export items to be marked with country of origin, indicating the weapon was in Germany and exported sometime in the 20th century. Ref: See; Battle Weapons of the American Revolution by George C. Neumann, 1998, p. 182. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1200		Antique-style Single Shot Percussion Pistol by Hacker Martin. Tennessee, United States. c. mid-20th century. The steel barrel, of octagonal shape, is rifled and set with adjustable front and rear sights. The gun's side panels, plus furniture in brass; along with silver insets of various shapes along the stock. Floral or tremelo engraving on most of the metal pieces. Some slight, thin cracks to areas of the attractively patterned wood stock; two of the larger screws perhaps replacements. In Fine condition and working order. Overall length: 13¾". A very collectible weapon. Estimated Value $700 - 950. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1201		Attractive Kentucky Type Flintlock Rifle. United States, perhaps Pennsylvania origin, c. early 19th century. Stocked in handsome striped maple, with engraved arabesques. The original varnish now fairly dark. Right lock stamped with vignette of geese arising from water, and maker's marked "G. Goulcher. Heavy octagonal barrel, rifled for perhaps .45 caliber, with length: 45-1/2", and marked, "P. Conrad." Other fittings neatly made in brass, the inset patch box with floral engraving. Gun has fairly recent replacement ramrod in wood. Fore end of stock with some splits and repairs; along with modest chipping and losses. Overall, a collectible rifle type of appealing quality. Rifle length: 53-3/4". Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1202		American Flintlock Full-Stock Kentucky Style Rifle. 44".45 cal. octagon steel barrel. Deep dark brown age patina and overall pitting. Untouched brass furniture with engraved brass patch box, trigger guard, and toe and butt plates. Silver decorative cheek overlay and barrel key escutcheons. The curly maple stock has been repaired several times at the wrist during its working life and is missing small chips from both sides of the upper edge of the barrel channel. The lock is a British Military period replacement marked with "Dublin Castle" and an engraved crown over "GR" (King George III) on the tail. The original lock was operated by a set trigger, but was later replaced and the trigger modified. In good working order. Estimated Value $1,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1203		Bronze Luristan Sword, c. 8th-7th Centuries B.C. This long hand sword sports linear designs on the handle and a crescent form at the blade. Intact, with varigated green patination and light encrustation. Length: 22¾". Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,260
Lot 1204		Attractive Wakizashi and Scabbard. Japan, 19th century. The blade, probably ancestral, is very sharp and retains a fine polish. It has been well cared for, showing a few minor scattered rust spots, the edge showing proper polish and no serious nicks; the temper line bold. The shagreen handle neatly and tightly wrapped, with fine quality fittings showing dragons and Foo lions. The iron tsuba of good quality also, and showing a fishing scene on one side, a riverine and temple view on the other. The fluted scabbard finely lacquered in black, and inset with a slim, small bronze and steel eating knife. Some cracks and chips to the lacquer, along with two bronze fittings missing, otherwise sword in general nicely preserved and obviously well cared for. Length: 25-3/4". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,200
Lot 1205		World War II Era Samurai Sword. Japan, c. 1940's. The katana-type sword of Officer's Grade, with traditionally wrapped handle over shagreen, and stamped bronze manuki. The other fittings of classical Japanese Imperial Army style, including a rather attractive tsuba in brass. The scabbard is made of wood and covered in brown leather. This was a typical trademark of the military models. The arsenal-made piece with machine-blade with imitation temper line. Some little tears to the leather, otherwise sword very well preserved. The blade exceptionally clean and seems to have had little if any use. Sword length: 38-1/2". Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $990
Lot 1206		U.S. Marine Dress Sword, c. 1960s. 36"; stainless steel blade etched with "United States Marines"; brass and leather scabbard, leather handle with fancy brass guard. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1207		Very Unusual Saxon Or Salesian Stag Horn Stocked Wheelock Pistol With Built-In Powder Flask. Circa early 17th century. 13.5".54 cal. engraved and gilded octagon section to round barrel with a fantastic raised chiseled grotesque mask on top of the breech extending to the engraved/gilt barrel tang. Chiseled and engraved steel furniture. Large panel relief carved stag horn stock depicting warriors, human figures, and foliage. Stock has a built-in powder flask within the wrist/butt with a spring valve. Lock of Tschinke form chiseled/engraved and gilded in-suit with exterior mainspring. 21.5" overall length. In good working order. An extremely rare, possibly unique example in very good condition for age. Ref: see Guns and Rifles of the World by Howard L. Blackmore, 1965, pp. 85-88. Estimated Value $7,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,900