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LOT 1111
Rare Relief Chiseled Belgian L. Ghaye Licensed Copy of a Sharps Four
Barrel Pepperbox Pistol - Serial no. 484, 30 RF cal., 3 inch fluted
bbl., nickel/silver finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured
in Belgium, c. 1861-1870 by Lambert Ghaye under a
license from Christian Sharps. The total number of these
pistols produced by the Belgian firm is unknown, but
believed to be limited, making them quite scarce on the
collectors market. The barrels are marked on the bottom
of the muzzle end with the Liege proof mark, “VG”, a
small “crown/G”, and two other circled proofs. Both sides
of the frame around the hammer screw are marked “C.
SHARPS/PATENT 1859”. The frame also has extensive
relieve chiseled floral scroll and geometric patterns with
a matted background. The butt is marked with “crown/
FP” and “DR”. The matching serial number is on the butt
and bottom of the barrel group. It is fitted with a bead
front sight, sliding hammer stall, and a pair of smooth
antique ivory grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus of the
nickel finish on the barrels and traces of
the silver on the frame with the balance
an attractively aged brass having
crisp chisel work overall. The grips
are very fine with a couple minor
handling marks and hairline cracks.
Mechanically excellent. A rare
European-made, licensed copy of
Sharps’ popular pepperbox pistol!
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1115
Scarce Reid .32 Caliber My Friend Knuckle Duster Revolver - Serial no. 10597, 32 RF
cal., 1 5/8 inch cylinder bbl., nickel/silver finish, brass grips. This is one of an estimated
2,900 brass frame models manufactured from 1870 to 1882. The left side of the top strap is
marked “MY FRIEND” along with the 1865 patent date. The five-shot cylinder is plain while
the brass frame features a scroll engraving on the sides and engraved accents on the front
and on the top strap. The cylinder pin and cylinder are numbered to the gun.
CONDITION: Very good. The frame retains a few areas of original silver plating with the
exposed brass having an untouched attractive aged patina. The cylinder has a smooth
gray patina with some pin point pitting. The engraving is crisp. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1114
Attractive Cased Le Petit Protector Ring Gun -
NSN, 2 mm pinfire cal., 3/8 inch round bbl., niter blue
finish. This is an example of a unique 19th century
style French ring gun that was custom made in the
late 20th century (whatever the history, these ring
pistols are oddities and appeal to collectors purely as
conversation pieces). The German silver band of the
ring has a light floral type engraving and is marked
“LE PETIT PROTECTOR”. This ring gun features a small
hand rotated 6-shot pinfire cartridge cylinder that
must be removed for loading/unloading. The pins
of the cartridges are struck by the base of the
hammer. Includes a small leatherette wrapped
jewelry style case with the interior of the lid
lining marked for the British retailer Longman &
Strongitharm, three pinfire cartridges, and
a screwdriver.
CONDITION: Fine as custom made, retains 70% niter blue
finish with some drag lines on the cylinder and thinning on
the outer band. Mechanically fine. Case is fine with some
light handling marks.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1113
Outstanding Factory Engraved Hopkins & Allen Mfg. Co. XL No. 4 N.Y. Revolver with
Antique Ivory Grips - Serial no. 648, 38 RF cal., 3 inch octagon bbl., nickel finish, antique
ivory grips. Manufactured around the 1870s-1890s. Revolvers such as this would have
been a very common item in the pockets of gentlemen in the rapidly expanding
urban centers of the late 19th century, where various crimes and muggings
were commonplace. The revolver features 75% coverage, beautifully
executed, factory floral scroll engraving along with fan, basket
weave, and geometric patterns. The top of the barrel is
marked with the two-line address and patent date, while
the top strap is marked “XL.No4.N.Y.” The matching serial
number is on the left of the grip frame, rear face of the
cylinder, bottom of the barrel (with “U” suffix), and
scratched by hand on the inside of each grip panel.
It is fitted with blade and notch sights, as well as a
pair of smooth antique ivory grips.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% of the
original nickel finish with some scattered very
slight handling marks and extremely crisp
engraving. The grips (right escutcheon threads
not completely tight) are exceptionally fine with
attractive grain, a few hairline age/stress lines visible
around the right screw escutcheon, and a few light
handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1112
Factory Engraved Remington-
Rider Magazine Pistol - NSN,
32 XSRF cal., 3 inch octagon bbl.,
nickel finish, rosewood grips.
Manufactured c. 1871-1888,
with a total production of
around only 15,000. This
example shows factory floral
scroll and border engraving
on the frame. The top flat of
the barrel is marked with the
standard two-line Remington
address and Rider’s
patent marking.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining
97% plus original nickel finish
on the frame, replated barrel
with pits visible under nickel
and crisp engraving. The
grips are also very fine with
a few minor handling marks
and most of the original varnish
remaining. Mechanically excellent.
A very attractive factory engraved
Remington-Rider magazine pistol.
Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900 105