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LOT 3084
Acid Etched Panel Black
Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter
Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no.
103636, 44-40 WCF cal., 5 1/2 inch round
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. The .44-40
WCF SAA has found a special place in the hearts of Peacemaker
collectors. When introduced in 1877, the .44-40 WCF SAA was intended to be used
in conjunction with the another legendary Western icon, the Winchester Model
1873 Rifle, which used the same cartridge. “The .44-40 WCF was added to the list of
Colt calibers for use with the popular Winchester rifle of the same caliber,” wrote
Colt author David Brown. “This combination of a rifle and a six shooter using the
same cartridge made it possible for their user to buy only one kind of ammunition, and he could carry
‘fodder’ for both guns in the same cartridge belt.” This example of the classic SAA was manufactured in
1884. The left side of the barrel has the highly desirable “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” in an acid etched
panel. In 1889, this highly desirable acid etched panel was replaced with a roll stamped marking. The
barrel has the correct “44” caliber designation stamped in small font on the underside. The top of the
barrel is stamped with the one-line Hartford address. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent
dates marking. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped “44 CF.” Matching full or partial serial numbers
appear on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and barrel.
CONDITION: Good showing the classic smooth gray patina of a well-traveled frontier issued revolver with
slight traces of original blue and casehardened finish remaining in the protected areas. The etched panel
is legible. The refinished replacement
grip also good with high edge wear
and some scattered handling marks.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 3082
“Frontier Used” Sharps Hartford
Model 1874 Sporting Buffalo Rifle in
.44-77 Sharps - Serial no. C,53344, 44-77 cal., 30 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. The Sharps Model 1874 was considered one of the best firearms of the late 19th century American West and was famously used by
professional buffalo hunters, pioneers, and guides. Sharps manufactured approximately 6,400 of these Model 1874 sporting rifles at the Hartford and Bridgeport
factories between 1871-1880. This Sharps Hartford production Model 1874 sporting rifle is chambered in .44-77 caliber with a full 30 inch octagon barrel, double set
triggers, a German silver blade front sight in a dovetailed base, “SHARPS RIFLE MANUFG. CO. HARTFORD CONN” maker address ahead of the Lawrence patent notch rear sight period western
modified with the folding ladder removed, partly legible “CALIBRE 44” on top of the breech, a fancy pewter forend cap, matching serial number “C,53344” marked on top of the receiver tang and on
the bottom of the barrel, “53344” stamped inside of the forearm channel and on the interior of the steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Good as frontier issued, full of unmistakable western character with a very fresh appearance, exhibiting a mix of brown and silvery gray patina with scattered spotting in the iron, period modified rear
sight as mentioned above, and strong original blue finish showing on the bottom of the barrel hidden beneath the forearm. Wood is also good as re-oiled, with numerous scattered frontier scars, a chipped absent section
at the front right edge of the forearm, attractive natural aged patina on the pewter end cap, a brass plate for an absent sling swivel on the bottom of the buttstock showing golden aged patina, and a distinctive period reattached
cracked section on the bottom of the buttstock held with one screw and three nails. Set trigger non-functional, otherwise mechanically fine. This Sharps Model 1874 sporting rifle displays well as a genuine “frontier used” working
gun and most certainly has many unknown stories to tell of its use on the plains. This would make a fine addition to any western or Americana collection!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3083
Attractive Leman Percussion Trade Rifle
with Rawhide Wraps - NSN, 52 cal., 29 5/8
inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/brass finish, maple stock. This is one of the classic American firearms of the Old West: a Henry Leman “Indian rifle” or “trade rifle.”
Leman’s factory in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, produced large quantities of rifles and smoothbore trade guns for the Indian and western trade in the mid-19th century. These
rifles were used by hunters and warriors of various Native American nations in the latter half of the 19th century, and many settlers and western hunters also carried Leman
rifles. The rifle has traditional dovetailed blade and notch sights, “LEMAN/LANCASTER PA” and “WARRANTED” on top of the barrel, “LEMAN/LANCTR.PA” on
the lock, primarily brass furniture, iron buttplate, Leman’s distinctive applied striped “figure” on the maple stock, and old rawhide wraps around the barrel
and wrist. The stock just ahead of the trigger guard finial has a small unidentified “193-AC” collection number in white.
CONDITION: Good displaying authentic “working gun” character with mostly dark brown patina on the iron, aged patina on the brass mounts, some
cracks and chips along the stock, and moderate overall wear typical of real use in the American West in the 19th century, likely in the hands of a Native
American warrior/hunter. Mechanically fine. This rifle has the look!
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3085
Desirable Oneida Newhouse Animal Trap Co. No.
15 Bear Trap - Manufactured in limited numbers by
the Animal Trap Company of America, located in Lititz,
Pennsylvania, from 1925 to around 1976. These traps
were originally designed and manufactured by hand by
the Sewell Newhouse firm of Oneida County, New York, with this
large “No. 15” bear trap weighing in at about 19 pounds 12 ounces including the
anchoring chain. Compared to firearms, traps such as these, along with their smaller variations, are an often overlooked,
but no less important tool in surviving and taming the American frontier. Newhouse began making traps in the early
1800s, at first by using metal scraps from his father’s blacksmith shop. In 1849, Newhouse joined a religious community
started by John Humphrey Noyes and continued making traps by hand. The business gradually grew until becoming a
primary manufacturing operation for the community. Their primary sellers were always smaller traps, such as those for
beaver, with reported sales in 1864 being 7,250 beaver traps compared to only 30 bear traps, making these large game
traps incredibly scarce. This is the No. 15 variation, which is almost identical to the earlier, Newhouse produced, No. 5
and No.15 traps. It has the Oneida Newhouse Animal Trap Co. markings on the pan in raised lettering and the offset
jaws with exposed teeth.
CONDITION: Fine, showing an attractively aged brown patina overall with some scattered light pitting and oxidation.
The markings on the pan are clear. The trap appears functional. This would be a unique piece to enhance your display of
Old West frontier firearms!
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
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