ENVIRONMENTAL SHOTS

"Clatsop State Forest//Oregon February 2017"

FLAVOR ITEMS

"A small rectangular silver hip flask of curved shape with a mushroom shaped screw cap. 3.3 x 2.3 inches.  2.1 troy ounces. Made in Birmingham 1927. Flask in excellent condition, hallmarks rubbed but legible."

"An Edwardian tapering glass hunting flask with a hinged bayonet twist silver cap with a milled edge. Fitted in the original leather saddle case. Flask 7 inches long, made in Birmingham 1911 by J. Yates & Son. Also bearing retailers mark of Harrods of Knightsbridge. Flask and leather case both in excellent condition."

HUGE ANTIQUE CROCODILE LEATHER & SILVER PLATE 10" HIP FLASK - C1900 This is a superb antique silver plated and crocodile leather hip flask measuring a huge 10 1/2" (27 cms) tall x 4 3/4" (12 cms) across.

"ENGLISH HIP FLASK In Suede Pouch James Dixon & Sons Bugle Trademark 1/8 Pint"

"Antique solid silver hip flask, hip shaped, bayonet opening. Assayed Birmingham 1913, makers marks for Deakin & Francis."

"Width 9cm, height 8cm width 2cm. Weighs 108.5g"

An 18th century Dutch brass tobacco box with hinged lid and engraved decoration, overall length 13 cm/5.1 in. (Holland, 1780)

Chinese water pipe for opium or tobacco, 1801-1830, stainless white metal alloy with enameled flowers and foliage

19th Century Chinese water pipe

"Handsome" vintage blackthorn cane with bronze tip, 36 inches overall

Skillfully crafted vintage cane carved from one piece of hickory in a double barley twist with a polished beef bone handle, 36 1/2" overall

"unusual measuring cane, with large brass angular handle which can unscrew, the octagonal long dark wood shaft fitted with brass button inserts and simialr markings to donate a form of measure. This is an unrecorded example of a measuring cane and it is our belief that it was used in some way to measure fabric, possibly by the roll.." (English, circa 1900)

 An iron "hammer head" system walking cane,forged in one piece of iron, then mounted directly onto a well patinated deep brown malacca shaft ~ length of handle 4.5cm / 1.8in, width of handle 7.5cm / 2.9in, overall length 91cm / 35.5in. (English, circa 1880)

"Carved and Inlaid Whale Ivory and Whalebone Cane, 19th century, geometrically carved knob with inlaid ebony-bordered mother-of-pearl squares and ebony dots, the shaft with diamond-shaped inlay of abalone and mother-of-pearl against a whalebone and ebony background above a tapering whalebone shaft, lg. 37 in."

"Made from freshly cut, supple twigs from the tree of the same name, the Birch was a common punishment, administered by policemen, for minor crimes in the 19th century. 

This cat o' nine tails, made out of a goat's foot, was used to whip the inmates of Gloucester prison during the Victorian period. The leather tails, which would have been considerably longer with knots tied at the ends to maximize the discomfort felt by the unfortunate offender, were cut when the cat left the prison to prevent it being used again."

"Snips were purchased privately by many policemen in the Victorian era and remained in use until the 1950s. They were considered insecure by police authorities and in the hands of a strong policeman could inflict great pain or even break the wrist of a prisoner. The closed part of the snips were literally snapped onto the prisoner's wrist and the open part was held by the police officer." (Mid-19th century)

"Typical of those issued throughout the Victorian era, these examples were made by Hiatts of Birmingham who still make handcuffs today. They were locked and unlocked by means of a screw key. The smaller pair are children's handcuffs."

"Thumbcuffs made of brass with working key. This set of thumbcuffs date to the 1930's and are quality made but have no maker's mark."

Pair of antique Marlin Firearms handcuffs with original key. Patent applied for Dec. 2, 1879. "Old style with 3 rings, not the swivel type."

HANDGUNS

Colt Bisley in .32 WCF, 1 of only 131 in this caliber, manufactured 1910, 7 1/2 in. barrel

Webley Model 1913 Self-Loading Pistol .455 Mk 1 in .455 Webley Auto (Seven round detachable box magazine)

Short-barreled Webley RIC, .455 Webley (Five shots)

Snubnose Webley MkVI, manufactured between 1915 and 1921, .45 ACP moon clips (Six shots)

Colt 1877 Lightning revolver, late production (1907), double action, .38 Long Colt, 4 3/4" barrel (Six shots)

Bayard 1908 pocket pistol, in .25 ACP, .32 ACP, or .380 ACP (Five round magazine)

Colt 1908 Vest Pocket, .25 ACP, manufactured from 1908 to 1947 (Six-round detachable magazine)

Colt M1896, 1902 Philippines model in .38 Long Colt (Six shots)

Cased .38 ACP Webley-Fosbery Automatic revolver w/ 4" barrel and nickel plating, rare for this model (Eight shots)

Cased .38 ACP Webley-Fosbery Automatic revolver w/ 7 1/2" barrel (Eight shots)

Colt M1902 Military Model in .38 ACP (Eight round detachable box magazine)

FN Model 1903 in 9x20mm Browning Long (Seven round box magazine)

Star Model 1919 in 9mm Short/.380 ACP (Seven round magazine)

Steyr-Hahn in 9x23mm Steyr (Eight round integral magazine fed by stripper clips)

Italian Glisenti Model 1910 in 9mm Glisenti (Seven round detachable box magazine)

Roth-Steyr M1907 pistol, 8mm Roth-Steyr (10 round integral magazine fed by stripper clips)

H&R Vest Pocket .32 S&W (5 round cylinder)

JO.LO.AR. pistol, rather fancy nickel-plated variant with mother-of-pearl grips and accompanying holster and extra magazines. .32 ACP, eight shots, which happens to be one less than normal, for whatever reason.

Early Modele de Poche pocket pistol, 6.35mm/.25ACP (Seven round magazine)

Bergmann-Bayard Model 1910 in 9x23mm Bergmann (6 or 10 round removable box magazine)

Colt 1911 "British Service Model" in .455 Webley Auto (Seven rounds)

S&W M1905, 4th change 1921, in .38 Special (Six round cylinder)

Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box and Factory Letter, .380 ACP (7-round detachable box magazine)

S&W Hand Ejector in .32 S&W Long w/ pearl grips made in 1896 (Six round cylinder)

Smith & Wesson New Departure Safety Hammerless in .38 S&W made in 1898 (Five round cylinder, double action only)

Two Colt Police Positive Specials, .32 S&W Long (Six round cylinder)

Union Automatic Revolver, .32 S&W, manufactured from 1909-1912 (Five round cylinder)

Schmidt M1882 revolver, Swiss military, in Swiss 7.5mm 1882 Ordnance, a cartridge popular in the late 19th century for its light recoil and small size and adopted by Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, and Serbia for their service revolvers (Six round cylinder, probably 1d8, as a .32)

"Desirable Nickel Plated Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Medallion Grips

Manufactured in 1920. Fixed blade and notch sights with the standard two-line address on the left side of the slide and the caliber marking on the right. Fitted with smooth pearl grips with inset Colt medallions and the correct red hard board shoes on the back of each panel." (.25 ACP, six round magazine)

"Outstanding Smith & Wesson 38 Single Action 2nd Model Revolver with Factory Box

Manufactured from 1877 to 1891. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two-line address/patent dates with the matching serial number on the butt, barrel, latch and cylinder. Pinned front sight and notch rear sight on the latch. Fitted with checkered S&W monogram grips with the right panel numbered to the gun. Included with the revolver is the correct factory box." (.38 S&W, five round cylinder)

"Scarce Australian Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Single Action Revolver with Shoulder Stock and Stock Holster Pouch"

"Approximately 310 Smith & Wesson New Model 3 revolvers were manufactured with nickel finish, 7 inch barrels, and detachable shoulder stocks. They were shipped to Australia for the Southern Australian Colonial Police. The first shipment was for 250 revolvers was sent to Smith & Wesson's large New York distributor M.W. Robinson for the Australian Government on the December 14, 1881. Mr. Robinson had received an order for 250 Smith & Wesson New Model 3 revolvers from the Australian Government earlier in the year. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two-line address/patent dates, and the butt is marked with the serial number under an Australian broad arrow proofmark. The matching serial number is marked on the rear cylinder face, the barrel latch, and the barrel. The revolver is equipped with a pinned round blade front sight, latch notch rear sight, and checkered hard rubber grips with "S&W" logo at the tops. 

The stock is walnut with nickel plated attaching iron and a checkered hard rubber S&W buttplate. The stock is marked with the serial number "13099" as well as the broad arrow proof on the lower tang of the attaching iron. The lower tang has the serial number "12441" and another broad arrow property mark. The stocks were originally numbered to match the revolvers, but the majority of these revolvers that survive either have mismatched stocks or none at all. It is likely the police officers had little regard for matching serial numbers. The Australian stocks usually differed from the American stocks in that the screws entered the wood from the right side rather than the left as this stock does. The revolver is also complete with an original leather shoulder stock holster (pouch). The upper inside of the holster is marked with a large Australian broad arrow proof and "76"." (.44 Russian, six round cylinder)

"Cased Black Powder Colt London Single Action Army Revolver Inscribed to British War Veteran who Fought in the Second Anglo-Afghan War"

"Manufactured in 1879. This revolver is one of only 729 Single Action Army revolvers chambered in the 45 Boxer caliber and is inscribed to a seasoned war veteran, British officer Seymour Charles Hale Monro. The inscription references Monro's service with the 72nd Highlanders and is on the back strap: "S.C.H. Monro 72nd Highrs." 

Monro graduated from the Royal Military College in 1876. A year later he was promoted to lieutenant. He served throughout the Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-1880 with the 72nd Highlanders and fought in several battles including the capture of Peiwar Katal where he was wounded and the Battle of Kandahar where he was severely wounded. Afterwards he was transferred to the Seaforth Highlanders and fought at the Battle of Tel el Kabir as part of the Egyptian Campaign in 1882. He saw action in South Africa as Commander of Volunteers. Before returning to Africa for more fighting in 1897-1898, Monro fought in the Battle of Hazra in 1891 and in the Chitral and Terah campaigns in 1895. He ended his military career as a brigadier general in command of the Seaforth Highlanders. He died in 1906. The top of the barrel has the one-line Colt Pall Mall London address. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent marking. The left side of the trigger guard has the caliber marking: "45/B." British proofs are marked on the rear of the cylinder between the chambers. The ejector rod head is a bull's eye. Matching numbers are found on the frame, trigger guard, back strap and cylinder. The butt has provisions for an included lanyard ring stud with ring. When installed the lanyard stud does not allow the revolver to fit in the blue felt lined English oak case. The case has a Moor & Grey of London retailer label on the inside of the lid and contains a cartridge block holding 23 rounds and 1 casing, all Eley 45/450 Boxer. The included accessories are a glass oiler, screwdriver and brass bore rod. Provenance: Herb Glass collection and Robert Howard collection." (45. Boxer/.450 Adams, six round cylinder)

"Excellent Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson 44 Double Action Frontier Revolver with Pearl Grips, Box and Factory Letter"

"Manufactured in 1889, this 44 Double Action Frontier revolver was a Special Engraved Edition which features S&W Factory "Style #3" floral scroll and punch dot engraving on the rear barrel sides, lug, cylinder flats, frame, back strap and top strap sides. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates, and the matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear face of the cylinder, on the barrel latch and on the top strap under the latch.

 The revolver is finished in nickel with a blue trigger guard and barrel latch and casehardened trigger and hammer. Pinned blade front and notch rear sights and fitted with smooth two piece pearl grips with gold S&W medallions. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, Special Engraved Edition, caliber, 5 inch barrel, nickel finish and that it was shipped May 22, 1889 to G.O. Lawton, address unknown. The letter does note that the revolver had checkered hard rubber grips when it was shipped and that the monogrammed pearl grips were not available until after 1893. The revolver is accompanied by the correct factory box with the matching serial number written in pencil." (.44-40 WCF, 6 round cylinder)

"Documented Early Production Gustave Young Factory Engraved, J.P. Lower Shipped Colt Model 1878 Sheriff Model Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter"

"Manufactured in 1879 this revolver features engraving chiefly in the Gustave Young style of punch-dot backed scroll designs, covering the top and rear sides of the barrel, the cylinders around the flutes, and virtually the entire sides of the frame, along with a burst pattern on the recoil shield, checkerboard surrounded by scrolls on the trigger guard, stars around the firing pin catch, punch dot backed clovers on the top strap, unbacked scrollwork on the sides of the breech and rear of the frame, a floral design on top of the back strap knuckle and a panel suitable for inscriptions on the back strap. The sides of the frame warrant specific note, as the scrollwork is executed in a spiral pattern around the hammer screw, crossing the side plate seamlessly in multiple places.

The accompanying factory letter states that this revolver was one of two shipped to J.P. Lower on December 6, 1879, and it confirms the 4 inch barrel length, caliber, finish and factory engraving. Rubber grips are listed, with the checkered ivory most likely added by the Colt factory. Operating in Denver, Colorado, John Lower is credited as the first distributor to order the 1878 in the ejectorless 4 inch barrel configuration, an order placed a mere 2 months before this revolver was shipped, making it one of the first of its kind. Dubbed the "Sport's Pet" by Lower, an 1878 of this style was seen as a symbol of high status and wealth among the gamblers and sporting types of Denver, presenting an ideal combination of compact firepower with fine aesthetic qualities. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address, "45 CAL/ VP" on the upper left front side of the trigger guard and an "&" on the right side of the guard, indicating later factory work. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, nickel finish with niter blue hammer and trigger, and fitted with checkered grips. " (.45 Colt, six round cylinder)

"Exhibition Fine Engraved and Gold Finished Walther Model 8 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips"

"Introduced in 1920, the Model 8 was Walther's first post-war handgun, and in many ways is a forerunner of the legendary PP and PPK pistols. This particular example is finely decorated, with a full coverage gold finish and 75% plus coverage engraving among and around the standard markings, with zig-zag and scroll borders, fine scroll panels, geometric designs on the trigger guard and a pair of floral accents on the upper left side of the slide. Fixed sights, with the standard model and address markings on the matching numbered slide, "crown/N" proofs, and a pair of smooth mother of pearl grips with "CW" and "6,35" medallions. The magazine is finished and engraved to match the pistol." (.25 ACP, eight shots)

"Webley MK VI Double Action Revolver, #112798, .455 cal., 3-1/4'' barrel, blue finish, faux pearl grips, with broad arrow and Birmingham proofmarks, in Hunter holster. Condition is fine to near excellent retaining approx. 90% overall thinning blue. Rearward portion of cylinder may have been fly cut to accept halfmoon clips. Grips are excellent. Action is tight, bore is bright. Holster shows little use." (Six round cylinder)

"Extremely Rare Documented Colt Model 1877 "Thunderer" Ejectorless Revolver with Extremely Rare 1 1/2 Inch Barrel with Factory Letter"

"This is an extremely rare example of an original Colt factory documented Model 1877 DA revolver with the short 1 1/2 inch barrel. This extremely rare Colt revolver is accompanied by a factory letter dated Dec 1981 that documents this rare revolver as "1 of 2" revolvers shipped to J. P. Moore & Sons NY in Nov 1878. In addition, it also has the scarce nickel plated finish and a period modified "bobbed" hammer like the later Colt Fitz specials in the 1920s making it the perfect hideout gun. The barrel has no other markings other than "COLT" stamped on the left side with no barrel address and no caliber markings. It still retains the standard three-line, three patent dates on the left side of the receiver. The super rare revolver was originally in the Dr. Marohn Collection until it was sold many years ago. As noted, this scarce revolver has the all nickel plated finish with hard rubber grips." (.41 LC, six rounds)

"45 ACP; 75% blue, very good bore, good grips, 5'' barrel, Manufactured in 1918. Blue finish, fitted with aftermarket white plastic oak leaf decorated grips. Original metal parts except the recoil spring plug. Original fixed sights. General Shaver original blue finish magazine. The barrel is stamped with S and P on the left side of the lug. Missing the lanyard loop on the bottom of the mainspring housing. The left side of the frame is stamped with an eagleshead/6 proof. The left side of the slide is roll marked with the two-block two-line patent dates and Colt's address flanking the Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the slide is stamped "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY". The metal finish is thinning over all with areas of some cold blue touch up. Mechanically fine."

"Custom Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver by J.R. French. Serial no. 247777, .32-20 caliber, 7 ½-inch barrel with Hartford address. Manufactured 1903. Profusely scroll-engraved over fine stippled background. Fine diamond border to ejector rod housing. Fine geometric borders to recoil shield and frame. Gold bands to muzzle, breech and cylinder. Stag grips reflect the gold and deep blue colors of the gun. Sold together with a signed certificate from the engraver."

"Custom Engraved Colt Frontier Six-Shooter. Serial no. 125653, .44-40 caliber, 7 12/-inch barrel with Hartford address. Left side of barrel with roll-stamped COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER. Nicely custom-engraved with floral scrolls, star bursts, figure-eight borders and stars throughout. 3-line, 3-date patent mark. Left side of trigger guard stamped: 44CF. Mother-of-pearl grips. Manufactured 1888."

"Colt New Line Pocket Revolver. Serial no. 2155, .32 caliber centerfire, 5-shot cylinder, 2 ¼-inch barrel with 2-line Hartford address. Nickel-plated finish and mother-of-pearl grips. Grip panels with a pair of dice showing eleven. Manufactured 1874."

"Fine Wesson & Harrington Pocket Revolver. Serial no. 6922, .22 caliber, 7-shot cylinder, 2 5/8-inch octagonal barrel with Worcester address and 1871 patent date. Nickel-plated finish and varnished rosewood grips."

"This is a wonderful example of the unique Brooklyn Arms Slocum Side Loading Pocket Revolver (Flayderman 8A-032), complete with its original pasteboard box. The revolver design featured an ingenious method of evading the Rollin White’s 1855 patent for the bored-through cylinder, which White had assigned to Smith & Wesson in 1856. Smith & Wesson’s control of this patent made it very difficult for competitors to manufacture a self-contained cartridge revolver between 1856 and 1869, as any bored through cylinder was a violation of that patent. Various designs appeared during the era in an attempt to circumvent the patent, ranging from front-loading systems like those of Plant and Moore, to more convoluted systems like the Slocum side-loading cylinder. The system was designed by Frank P. Slocum of Brooklyn, NY, and received US patent #38294 on April 14, 1863. Slocum’s patent for an “improvement in revolving firearms” centered around his “Side Loading Revolver” concept. The revolver was loaded and unloaded by placing it on half cock and rotating the cylinder to align with a plunger post on the right side of the frame. Sliding a small lever at the rear of the cylinder allowed the chamber cover to be slid forward over the fixed plunger. Cartridges could then be inserted or removed from the chambers. The Slocum patent pistols were single action revolvers with spur triggers and chambered for the .32 rimfire cartridge. They had a five shot cylinder; a 3” round barrel and semi-bag shaped walnut grips. The pistols were typically manufactured with a silver plated brass frame and with blued barrels and cylinders. However, the guns were also produced with plated finishes. The frames of the pistols were lightly scroll engraved with floral motifs. The Brooklyn Arms Company produced around 10,000 of the revolvers in 3 basic variations between 1863 and 1864. The success of the unique pocket revolver design was partially due to smart design and partially to good marketing. The pistol was chambered for the .32 rimfire cartridge that had been introduced by Smith & Wesson. Choosing to use a readily available cartridge, rather than special, “patent”, ammunition, gave Slocum an advantage over his competitors. In fact, in his advertising, this “advantage” was the fourth reason listed as to why his design was preferable to the competition. According to Slocum’s pamphlet, the ADVANTAGES of the “SIDE-LOADING REVOLVER” were as follows:

It can be Carried in the Pocket with Safety when Loaded, As the Hammer can be put into a Safety Notch in the Cylinder, and is not obliged to rest upon the Cartridge.

It can be Loaded in the Dark. The peculiar arrangement of operating the Cylinder in combination with the Lock enables it to be loaded as quickly and surely in the Dark as by Light.

It is Surer Fire. By a slight rotating movement given to each of the Chambers, the Cartridge can be struck on more than one part of the Flange, by the Hammer, without removing it from the Chamber.

It does not require Special Ammunition. Being loaded with the regular flanged Metallic Cartridge, in use by Smith & Wesson, and other makers.

Perfect Rotation of the Cylinder. The expansion of the Cartridge Case is confined within the Moveable Chamber. There is no chance for the Cylinder being prevented from Rotation by the Wedging of the Head of the Case against the Recoil Plate.

Great Strength. The Frame is made out of a solid piece “ there are no joints to be strained apart or to wear by friction. The Cylinder, with Moveable Chambers, is much stronger than the ordinary Cylinder, as the Chambers are of equal thickness all around the Bore, and are made from the best material, carefully examined an tested before being placed in the Cylinder Bed.

The Centre Pin. Can be oiled without removing the Cylinder, which cannot be said of any other Revolver.

All of these reasonably sound arguments likely helped to make this one of the more successful cartridge firearms to compete with the Smith & Wesson #1 and #2 series of pistols, without violating their patents.

The Brooklyn Arms Company Slocum Side Loading Revolver offered here is in VERY FINE condition overall and retains its original box. The pistol is finished in the standard way for a Slocum, with a silver plated brass frame and a blued barrel and cylinder. The frame retains about 65%+ thinning silver-plate overall, with the right side retaining about 70%+ and the left side about 50%+ thinning silver. The grip strap and lower portions of the frame retain about 70%+ silver as well, while the backstrap retains about 10% silver. The cylinder and sliding chambers retain about 50% original blue, with the balance fading and flaked to a smooth plum-brown patina. The barrel retains about 10%-20% faded and flaked blue, and has aged to an equally pleasing plum-brown patina that matches the balance of the revolver well. The metal of the barrel is mostly smooth, with some lightly scattered pinpricking and lightly oxidized surface freckling present, mostly near the muzzle of the pistol. The case hardened hammer retains about 80%+ vivid case coloring with lovely blues and purples, and is starting to fade and dull somewhat along the edges and contact points. The balance of the hammer is fading to a smoky gray patina. The checkered spur trigger retains about 40% original blue, which has faded and dulled, having mixed with a smoky blue-gray patina. The screws in the frame of the revolver remain crisp with little or no slot wear, and all retain at least 50% of their original fire blued finish, with some fading and wear. The grip screw retains only some light traces of faded blue, and shows some light slot wear. The unique sliding chamber loading mechanism works as it should, with the chamber covers sliding over the stationary plunger rod forward of the frame. The action of the pistol functions correctly, with hammer working at both half and full cock and the trigger functioning appropriately. The handspring appears to be weak, or the hand might be slightly short, as the cylinder does not always revolve every time the hammer is cocked, but it usually does. The cylinder sometimes over indexes and sometimes under indexes, further indication that that a worn hand may be the culprit here. The barrel of the pistol is crisply and clearly marked in a single line: B. A. Co PATENT APRIL 14th 1863. The forward portion of the lower frame is marked with the serial number 369, indicating the gun was a very early production revolver and manufactured in 1863. The assembly number 45 is marked internally on the major components, including the frame, cylinder, cylinder arbor/plunger rod and inside both of the grip panels. The two-piece grips are in about EXCELLENT condition with no breaks, cracks or repairs. They retain about 90%+ of their original varnish and are quite attractive. They do show a handful of normal handling marks, bumps and minor dings. The pistol is accompanied by its original green pasteboard box and five rounds of .32-rimfire ammunition. The box is in about VERY GOOD condition, and retain the majority of the green paper covering over the cardboard shell. The paper hinge is in good, functional condition, but is delicate and should not be over worked. There are a couple of weak corners that are starting to separate, and the green covering is lifting in a couple of areas. The front edge of the lid is the weakest part of the box and should be handled with the utmost care. The internal cardboard dividers are in amazingly good condition and remain solid and strong. The inside lid retains about 60% of the original past in label, and thankfully, most of the picture of the pistol is present. Five rounds of .32-rimfire ammunition are included in the box for display. They have the D head stamp of Canuck Brand, Canadian Industries Ltd. This is not antique ammunition, but was probably manufactured circa 1940-1950. It is certainly not safe to shoot in the Slocum, but displays well with it in the box. A photocopy of the original advertising page for the pistol is included as well.

Overall this is a really attractive example of a truly unique early cartridge revolver that used an ingenious system of avoiding the potential to run afoul of the Smith & Wesson held Rollin White bored through cylinder patent. These interesting pistols were moderately successful during the middle of the American Civil War and their unique mechanism and looks make them a great addition to any Civil War ear revolver collection. This one is in much nicer condition than most examples that are encountered and retains its extremely rare, original cardboard box. This will be a wonderful item to display with your collection of early cartridge an Civil War era revolvers."

"This is an outstanding example of a William Uhlinger .32 Rim Fire Pocket Revolver. William P. Uhlinger produced about 10,000 rimfire cartridge revolvers (two types in .22 caliber and one type in .32 caliber) in Philadelphia, PA between 1861 and 1865. He had purchased the tools and parts on hand of William Hankins, who had left his former gun making business behind to form a new venture with Sharps rifle inventor Christian Sharps, thus forming the firm of Sharps & Hankins. Since the guns that Uhlinger was producing were revolvers with bored through cylinders, he was in violation of the Rollin White Patent, which was held by Smith & Wesson. As a result Uhlinger produced the guns under a variety of trade names such as WL Grant, JP Lower and DD Cone in an attempt to conceal the identity of actual manufacturer, and avoid any legal troubles. About 50% of his pistols were also manufactured with no markings at all. He assumed this would help to avoid detection of his patent violations by Smith & Wesson, but it did not. He was eventually sued by Smith & Wesson for patent violations, and they won the case handily. The suit essentially put Uhlinger out of the gun business, and resulted in his gun being an interesting footnote in firearms history. In reality, his solid frame, single action cartridge revolvers were well made and relatively successful. In an era where the total production of some successful handguns was measured in hundreds of units (Allen & Wheelock is a perfect example of a successful maker with relatively low production of some models), his production totals that approached 10,000 units were a sign of their success and acceptance. There is no doubt that many a Union soldier went to war with a small frame Uhlinger .22rf pistol in his pocket for emergencies, and many line officers probably found the robust design of his solid frame .32rf pistol as a much sturdier choice for their personal defense than the Smith & Wesson #2 Old Army revolver.

The model offered here is one of Uhlinger’s D.D. CONE marked, .32 rimfire pistols (Flayderman 8A-184) with a 4 ““ octagonal barrel. The pistol is typical of the Uhlinger guns in that it is only marked with the trade name D.D. CONE / WASHINGTON D.C. on top of the barrel flat and with the serial number 3248. The marking die seems to have skipped on the barrel, as the "C" in "D.C." is double struck. The serial number is found externally on the bottom of the grip frame, under the barrel (hidden by the ejector rod), on the side of the cylinder and on the inner edge of the loading gate. It is also found stamped on the inside of the two-piece rosewood grips. Research indicates that D.D. Cone was a Washington, D.C. patent attorney, who had no involvement in the sale or marketing of the revolvers. It is possible that Cone represented Uhlinger in some way (either filing patents or possibly defending his patent infringement) and this is how his name was selected for use on the guns. The gun is in about EXCELLENT condition. The pistol retains about 85%+ of its original bright finish on the octagon barrel and about 50%+ original blue on the cylinder. The barrel is almost entirely smooth, with only some light scattered surface freckling present and a couple of small patches of lightly oxidized surface roughness on the right side of the barrel, likely from poor storage. The finish loss on the barrel is limited to high edge wear from handling and use. The bore of the revolver is in NEAR EXCELLENT condition and is bright and shiny with crisp rifling and only some light scattered peppering and minor frosting in the grooves. The cylinder shows some fading and thinning and the areas of lost finish have blended to a smooth, plum-brown patina, with some lightly oxidized surface freckling present as well. The cylinder is marked with the matching serial number 3248, as found throughout the balance of the revolver. The frame appears to have been case hardened, and has faded to a medium smoky gray color, with some traces of brown and blue coloring highlights. The frame is mostly smooth, with a small patch of light pitting on the top strap, and some small areas of lightly scattered pinpricking on the balance of the frame. The gun is mechanically excellent. It times and locks up perfectly and the action remains very crisp. The gun retains two parts that are often missing or broken on these revolvers. The loading gate is original, complete, is numbered to the gun and fully functional. The gates are very thin and they were built with a weak hinge, so they are often missing when the revolvers are encountered today. The other part that is often missing is the ejector rod. The rod has a stationary pin on one end and a spring-loaded pin on the other end. It snaps into place between the rod stop at the end of the barrel and the frame in front of the cylinder. The rod is present and functions exactly as it should, snapping securely into place under the barrel when not in use. The original dovetailed brass blade front sight is present at the end of the barrel as well. The edges of the octagon barrel remain sharp and the revolver is extremely crisp overall. The recessed and crowned muzzle is in VERY FINE condition as well, and shows only some light peppering from use. The two-piece rosewood grips are in EXCELLENT condition as well. They are extremely crisp and retain about 90%+ of their original varnish. The grips are numbered to the revolver and show no breaks, cracks or repairs. They show only the most minor dings and handling marks. The only issue worth noting is that the left grip has some traces of old scotch tape residue present. It appears that a label was taped to the gun many years ago. A careful cleaning with a mild solvent that will not hurt the varnish should remove this residue with minimal effort. The grips fit the frame very well, but do show some very minor gapping at the juncture at the rear of the frame.

Overall this is a really outstanding example of one of the lesser known cartridge revolvers of the mid-19th century. With only a few thousand produced, these guns are not regularly encountered and would fit in as well with a Smith & Wesson collection (as an example of an early patent infringement) or with any collection of the unique cartridge revolvers that were sold to the during the American Civil War. These guns are practically never encountered in this very high level of preservation; especially those less expensive “working man” guns that saw significant use and carry. This very crisp example will be very difficult to upgrade and will be a great addition to your Civil War revolver collection."

"Colt Bisley Single Action Revolver.

Serial no. 320390, .38 Special caliber, 7 ½-inch barrel with single line Hartford address. Left side of barrel marked: COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL. Frame with 2-line, 3-date patent marking with Rampant Colt in circle. Nickel-plated finish. Back of cylinder marked with Rampant Colt. Checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt in oval. Inside each grip panel is scratch marked: 0390. Manufactured 1911."

"Pipe Cased Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson 1st Model 3rd Issue Revolver. Excellent condition with 99% of the original finish. Engraving is excellent and sharp. Grips are excellent. Gun comes in a pipe casing and looks fantastic."

"Manufactured in 1875, this later model was made without an ejector rod. The top of the barrel is marked "COLTS PT FA MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." flanked by Maltese crosses, the left side of the frame is marked "22 CAL" and the matching serial number is marked on the butt and barrel lug. All nickel finish with niter blue screws. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights and fitted with smooth two piece varnished walnut grips.

BBL: 2 3/8 inch round

Gauge: 22 RF

Finish: nickel

Grips: walnut

Serial Number: 83123"

"Remington-Elliot Ring Trigger 22 Caliber Derringer with Ivory Grips"

"Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc Model: Elliot

Manufactured from 1863 to the 1870s with a total production of approximately 7,500. The top of the barrel cluster is marked MANUFACTURED BY E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y./ELLIOT'S PATENTS MAY 29, 1860-OCT. 1,1861". The frame is numbered "9202" and the barrels "12647". Brass post front and frame notch rear sights, nickel frame, niter blue screw heads and blue barrel and trigger. Fitted with smooth ivory grips.

BBL: 3 inch fluted

Gauge: 22 RF

Finish: blue/nickel

Grips: ivory

Serial Number: 9202"

(Five shot capacity)

"Scarce Non-Engraved Remington Rider Magazine Pistol"

"Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc Model: Rider Magazine

Manufactured from 1871 to 1888, with a total production of approximately 10,000, the Rider pistol was a Joseph Rider invention that is one of the most unusual Nineteenth Century pocket pistols and one of the first handguns to feature a tube magazine. The pistol has a blade front sight with the rear sight being a hole in the cocking lever. The magazine loads from the muzzle end. The top barrel rib has the standard two line address and patent markings which reads "E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y./RIDERS PAT. AUG. 15, 1871". All nickel finish and fitted with smooth two-piece walnut grips. Interesting enough the Remington magazine pistol is one of the few American firearms where engraved examples are more commonly encountered than the unembellished, plain example such as this one.

BBL: 3 inch octagon

Gauge: 32 XSRF

Finish: nickel

Grips: walnut

Serial Number: NSN"

(Five shot capacity)

"Scarce W. Irving Model 2 Pocket Revolver"

"Manufacturer: Irving W Model: Pocket

The Model 2 was manufactured circa 1862-1864 with an estimated total of only about 1,200. These revolvers were manufactured by James Reid of New York City. William Irving was merely an agent for Reid and W.W. Marston. The barrel is marked "ADDRESS W. IRVING. 20. CLIFF. ST. NY." on the top flat. The matching serial number is marked on the right side of the frame under the grip and on the bottom barrel flat with the partial number "42" marked on the rear cylinder face. Seven round cylinder, upward swiveling loading gate and spring loaded ejector rod mounted on a loop housing on the right side of the frame. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with smooth two piece walnut grips.

BBL: 5 3/4 inch octagon

Gauge: 32 RF

Finish: nickel

Grips: walnut

Serial Number: 1242"

"Rare Stevens "Fishtail" Vest Pocket Pistol"

"Also known as the "Kickup Model" with an estimated 1,000 manufactured from 1864 to 1876. The grips and barrel are numbered to the gun. The pistol is marked "STEVENS & CO. VEST. POCKET. PISTOL/CHICOPEE FALLS MASS." on the top barrel flat, and features a German silver blade front sight, a notch in the hammer spur serves as the rear sight, a tip up barrel and smooth odd shaped flared rosewood grips.

BBL: 3 inch part octagon

Gauge: 30 RF

Finish: blue

Grips: rosewood

Serial Number: 156"