Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 82

The Fall Manuscript, Collectibles, Stamp and Space Memorabilia Auction

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Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 904		Cased Set of English Flintlock Pistols. A wonderful antique cased pair of English Flintlock pistols by GAMESON & Co., LONDON, c. 1800-1810. They have 6 1/8" 64 cal. smooth bore octagon barrels with engraved patent breech, platinum vents, and a single platinum band at the breech; engraved 'LONDON' is on the top flat. Both retain 80-90% of the orginal finish. Each lock in its original flintlock configuration with sliding safety; engraved lock plates and hammers; maker's name; 'GAMESON & Co. and high quality roller frizzen springs. The steel furniture has high grade decorative engraving, and the trigger guards have pineapple finials. Steel captive swivel ram rods. Silver barrel key escutcheons and oval wrist escutcheons (vacant). The high quality burl walnut stocks have micro checkered grips---solid with scratches and dings from years of handling. Each pistol measures 11¼" in length. A fine cased pair of pistols! Pistols are housed in an original period gun box with the trade label made by 'WESTLEY RICHARDS,/ Gun Manufacturer/ To His Royal Highness/ Price Albert/170 New Bond Street/LONDON'. Original green baize interior with some edge losses from wear. Box measures 13 3/4" x 8" x 2 3/8". Note: The pistols fit the box perfectly but it is of our opinion that this pair of pistols was married to this box. Accessories include: A fine powder flask, bullet mold, pewter oil bottle, turn screw, tow, patches, and 2 calibers of lead balls. Estimated Value $8,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $8,400
Lot 905		Cased Pair of German Flintlock Holster Pistols. An antique cased pair of German flintlock holster pistols by 'KUCHENREUTER', c. 18th century. They have 10" .52 cal. octagon-to-round barrels with gold filled barrel mark and decorative inlaid silver wire and makers name; 'JOH AND KUCHENREUTER' (both barrels are pitted). There are round face locks with remnants of the maker's signature with set triggers. Plain brass furniture. The stocks have a nice high relief decorative carving and are solid. Some scratches and dings from years of handling. Both pistols are in good working order. A beautiful pair of pistols! Original period box with original green baize interior (some restorations). Measures 9"x 17 3/4". Accessories include; 2 powder flasks, a bullet mold, lead balls, funnel, tow, extra flints, turn-screw, and cleaning rod. Estimated Value $8,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $8,400
Lot 906		French/American Colonial Restock of a French Pattern 1763 Flintlock Pistol. French/American Colonial Flintlock pistol, c. 1763, restocked in the colonies c. 1770s. Originally a French Military model 1763 flintlock pistol with a 12". 73 cal. barrel that was most likely French arsenal reduced to 9", tang marked; "M 1763" (a line can be seen on the top of the barrel where the brass military barrel band used to be). Lock is marked; "Mf. de. Libravelle" (French arsenal). Original French M 1763 furniture; butt cap, trigger guard and side plate, all marked; "L2" (re-used). The colonial additions; brass muzzel half-band, steel entry pipe and brass lower ramrod pipe. Incised carving on the stock is somewhat Germanic/Dutch style, indicating possible Pennsylvania area. A chip of wood is missing from the top of the rear of the lock mortis. Otherwise, the stock is solid. 16" total length. In good working order. Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,400
Lot 907		Civil War Era 1863 U.S. Colt Musket. 58 Caliber Colt Musket, single shot, muzzle loader, made under Federal contract 1861-65. Standard 40" barrel, three barrel bands, oil-stained walnut stock. Lock plate is stamped, "U.S. / Colt's PT F.A. Mfg Co / Hartford, CT" with "1863" stamped behind the hammer. Rod is present, minor spots on white metal, stock is fine. Overall in fine condition. Accompanied by "American Powder Mills, Office No. 233 State St., Boston" round gunpowder container, tin, Height: 11", Diameter: 6", Circumference: 18.84". Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,560
Lot 908		Combination Pocket Knife and Pistol. Nick-named the 'Self Protector' and made by Unwin & Rogers, England. Approximately .30 cal. horn grip scales (one with crack). 3" smooth-bore barrel with Birmingham Proofs. Drop trigger. Knife blade has salt and pepper pitting. Also, there are built in tweezers. Barrel length 3" small bore percussion. In good mechanical working order. Measures 6" or 8½" with knife blade. Estimated Value $1,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 909		British Military Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol. An antique British Military Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol by "HENSHAW, LONDON", c. 1770-1780 with a 9" .67 cal. round steel barrel marked with (2) proofs and engraved "LONDON." Lock with simple borderline engraving and maker engraved; "HENSHAW." All steel/iron parts have light to moderate salt and pepper pitting. Heavy brass furniture. The stock is solid with normal scratches and dings from years of service. There is a "Y" marked on the left side plate. In good working order. This type was used during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,080
Lot 910		Ottoman Empire Flintlock Pistol. The Albania "Rat Tail" Miguelet sash pistol. with all brass stock. The type used throughout the Middle East Region and the Barbary Coast c. 1790-1820. Appears to be all original and in good mechanical working order. The barrel length is 12.¾" and the overall length measures 20¾". Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 911		Single Shot Target Pistol. A French or Belgian .30 cal target pistol. It has a smooth bore barrel with 70% of it's original blue finish remaining. Original carved flutted wood grip/stock. Engraved box-lock action. Barrel length is 8". Overall length is 12½". In good mechanical working order. Estimated Value $500 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 912		Japanese WW II Katana Sword. A visible wary temper line (Hamon) The tang is unsigned. The blade measures 27.5" and its tip is broken off. There are some edge dings and scratching. The scabbard is in excellant shape. All original WWII mounts and grip wrap. Total length is 40.25". Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 913		Japanese WWII Katana Sword. A good complete Japanese era Katana. A faint visible temper line (Hamon) and some scratches. Tang marked on both sides. Original WWII mounts and grip wrap. Original furniture, nice 'TSUBA'. A 26" blade (cutting edge), 34.5" overall with tang. Total length 39.5". Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $738
Lot 914		Saber Bayonet, Bowie Knife and Enfield Socket Bayonet. Three items: 1) Civil War Navy Rifle Saber Bayonet, 21½" blade, 5" brass handle. Flat base of handle is stamped "N', "8" and "16". Retainer spring and pin through handle are missing. Tip of blade broken. 2) Large D-Guard Bowie Knife, 19½" blade, 4" original Stag handle, total length 25". During the Civil War this Bowie Knife style was designed specifically for hand-to-hand combat by adding the protective brass wrap-around hand D-guard. 3) Enfield Socket Bayonet and Scabbard. Bayonet length 20½", "E 20" stamped at base, "1, 22, 45" stamped on socket barrel. Leather scabbard length 18¼", "1864 GA" stamped on brass base fitting. Scabbard nib stamped "28 415". Overall condition good to very good. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $720
Lot 915		Vintage Sabers. Three Civil War Sabers. 1) Non-Commissioned Officers Sword, overall length 39", dated "1864", blade stamped "U.S." with the initials "G.W.C." for the U.S. Government Inspector, blade verso stamped "Ames Mfg., Chicopee, Mass."; 2) U.S. Navy Civil War Officer's Sword, overall length 33", c. 1860s, blade stamped "Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass." Blade is scuffed and pitted, markings are worn down. Sword handle splitting along left side.; 3) Model 1840 Cavalry Officer's Saber with Iron Scabbard, saber overall length 41", scabbard length 37". Blade and scabbard show extensive use and wear, leather handle split down the back. This grouping of sabers looks to have certainly seen their use in battle. Overall in good to very good condition. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552
Lot 916		Antique Belgian Double Barrel Shotgun. Unmarked double barrel. 20 caliber side by side smooth bore shotgun. The Belgian proof mark is under the barrels. German silver furniture. The stock has some scratches and dings with a chip missing from the right side of upper fore-end. Barrel length is 30½". Overall length 47½". In good mechanical working order. Estimated Value $300 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 917		Percussion Pistol. A c. 1850's American or Belgian import. It has double side-by-side smooth bore octagon barrels, double triggers and hammers. Unmarked. A single piece wood bag shaped grip. Plain box lot action.40-.42 cal. In good mechanical working order with some minor screw replacements. 3" turn-off barrels. Overall length 8.5". Estimated Value $300 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 918		Withdrawn View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 919		Civil War Bullets, Projectiles and Caltrops. Collection of approximately 100 items of numerous types of bullets and projectiles, many dug and identified from the field of battle. Includes unusual examples of discovery of bullets fused from impact in wood bark of trees; a wide diversity of types and calibre of bullets and smooth bore balls and three excellent examples of varying one inch Iron Caltrops, used to injure and foul the hooves of cavalry horses. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $252
Lot 920		Japanese WWII Katana Sword. Circa 1930's. Left side of tang signed by maker. The blade may be older (EDO Period) Very faint temper line visible, with some edge nicks and acratches(EDO Period TSUBA). Original grip was replaced (customized) and the original WW II scabbard is missing drag. Blade is 25.5" (cuttiing edge). Overall length is 34". Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 921		WWII Japanese Dress Officer Sword. Unmarked chrome plated blade. Gilt brass guard. Horn grip with original twisted brass wire (starting to unwind). The original scabbard is in very good condition with small impact marks and dents. The blade measures 29" and the sword overall 35.25". Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 922		Smith and Wesson Pocket Revolver. Untouched brown age patina (SN#45476).22 cal. In good mechanical working order. Barrel length 3 1/8", 7" overall. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 923		Small Pocket Revolver. "Union Jack" #1 .22 cal. small pocket revolver, c. 1880s-1890s. It has original nickel finish and original slab wood scales. Pat. Feb. 22, 1875, March 14, 1876. Barrel length 2¼". Overall length 5½". Estimated Value $100 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $336