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LOT 3136
Rinaldo A. Carr Sub-Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver -
Serial no. 132214, 45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1890, this revolver is one of the U.S. Colt Cavalry Model revolvers in the serial
number range 131187-140361 that were inspected by Ordnance Sub-Inspector Rinaldo A. Carr and has managed to
survive in its original Cavalry Model configuration. Carr’s sub-inspector “R.A.C.” mark is found on the frame, barrel, cylinder, and bottom of the grip. Carr’s
script letter cartouche (traces) is on the right side of the grip. The left side of the grip has a partial outline of a script letter cartouche. The top of the barrel
has the one-line Hartford address. A “K” Colt inspection mark is stamped below the serial number on the trigger guard and back strap.
“P” proofmarks are stamped on the cylinder and barrel. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking followed by
“U.S.” Matching full or partial serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and barrel.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining traces of original blue finish and faded original case colors overall, mostly visible in the protected
areas with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. The re-oiled grip is also very good with faint cartouche on right side, traces of
inspector initials on butt, edge wear and series of dings also on the butt. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Thomas Whiteman Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 3137
Attractive Crookes Brothers Sheffield Patriotic Etched Blade Belt Knife with Sheath - Manufactured around the time of the American Civil War, the Crookes Brothers firm of
Henry and John was in operation from the very early 1860s, after their partnership with John Slater dissolved, until
1893 when Henry Crookes died. Bowie and belt knives such as this one were in extremely high demand
on the American market during the period of westward expansion and the Civil War. It measures 11 3/4
inches overall with a 7 1/2 inch spear point blade. One side of the blade has a large etched panel that features
the slogans “Americans ask for nothing but what is right”, “O.K.”, along with “And will submit to nothing
wrong”. These slogans are all ones that are often seen on Civil War period knives from a variety
of Sheffield makers. The two-piece guard is German silver with floral scroll engraving. It is fitted
with stag grip scales and a blank German silver escutcheon on one side. Includes a leather sheath
with light gilt filled tooling and German silver fittings.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, the exceptional blade mostly bright with some scattered light spotting, a few light nicks and a minor bend in the edges, and crisp acid etching. The
German silver is bright with crisp engraving. The grips are excellent with a few light handling marks. The sheath is fine with some mild wear.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3135
E. Remington & Sons No. 1 Rolling Block Mid-Range Target Single Shot Sporting
Rifle in .40-70 Sharps Necked - Serial no. 6505, 40-70 Sharps cal., 30 inch part octagon bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, checkered walnut stock. These Mid-Range Target Rolling Block Rifles were
manufactured by Remington c. 1875-1890. The part octagon barrel is marked with the “E. REMINGTON
& SONS. ILION. N.Y.” address on top and has a windage adjustable globe front sight with a spirit level, “40 70” (.40-70/.40 2
1/4 Sharps Necked) marked on the bottom of the barrel ahead of the forend. The frame has the patent markings on the left and
a mid-range vernier peep sight mounted on the upper tang. Matching serial number “6505” marked on the bottom of the barrel beneath
the forearm, faintly legible on the rear surface of the forearm, on the lower tang and underside of the buttplate. “TP & W” is also marked on the bottom of the barrel
beneath the forearm. The forearm is smooth and has a steel end cap, and the straight wrist stock has a checkered wrist and a smooth flat steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Very good, exhibiting a smooth plum brown patina on the barrel with a patch of light pitting visible on the right middle, 60% plus original niter blue finish on the small parts, and
strong traces of original case colors on the frame turned to a smooth gray/brown patina, with scattered spotting and sharp markings in the metal. Wood is fine with defined edges, some scattered
light scratches and dings, some minor fading on the forearm, and crisp re-cut checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3134
Documented St. Louis Shipped Sharps
Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Special
Order Extra Length Barrel - Serial no.
156447, 44-90 cal., 32 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The copy of the factory letter indicates this rifle was
shipped to H. Folsom & Company in St. Louis on October 9, 1876, and is listed as a “SPORTING OCTAGON RIFLE” in .44 caliber with a 32 inch barrel, 11lbs. 11 oz. weight,
double set triggers, globe front sight, peep sight, and cost of $49. St. Louis was a mid-way stop for many goods ultimately headed to the West. The rifle has a globe front
sight, the Old Reliable marking and Bridgeport address on top of the barrel, a replacement adjustable sporting rear sight, “CALIBRE 44” on top at the breech, “90” on the right
at the breech (“9” stamped over a “7”), the 1869 patent on the left side of the action, a long range Vernier peep sight, adjustable double set triggers, and smooth Schnabel tip forearm and straight
grip stock with checkered shotgun buttplate. Matching numbers are on the barrel, forearm, and upper tang.
CONDITION: Very good with mottled gray/brown patina, spots of minor oxidation, and general moderate
wear. The stock and forearm are also fine with the exception of a crack on the right side of the forearm at the
tip and have some light scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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