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LOT 1038
“Old West” Finely Engraved
Six-Pointed Star Sterling Silver
Marshal Badge - Manufactured
c. the late 1800s or very early
1900s, this attractive marshal’s
badge truly shows the character
of the American West. It was
almost certainly intended for a
city or town marshal, a title that
started changing over to “chief
of police” in most of the U.S.
around 1920. It shows the six-pointed star shape which was one of the most
identifiable symbols of “the law” on the frontier. The front face shows near full
coverage, beautifully executed floral scroll engraving with “MARSHAL” in large
stamped letters. The back of the badge has no maker’s mark but is marked
“STERLING” and is fitted with a replacement pin.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining most of the original silver which shows an
attractively aged patina overall, a few patches of mild wear and light pitting,
and mostly crisp engraving. A fine example of an iconic symbol of “the law” on
the western frontier!
Provenance: The Brig & Louise Pemberton Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 1037
Desirable Antique “Frontier Issued” Colt Single Action Army
Revolver with Ivory Grip and Rare Blickhahn & Co., Medicine
Lodge, Kansas Marked “Slim Jim” Holster and Cartridge/Money
Belt Rig - Serial no. 102208, 45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, ivory grips. Manufactured in 1884, this Colt Single
Action Army revolver and its included holster rig certainly show that “been
there, done that” look, which makes it incredibly desirable among frontier
collectors. The top of the barrel has the one-line Colt address, with the
three-line patent date markings on the left of the frame, and the caliber
marking on the left of the trigger guard. The matching serial number
is on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the
matching last four digits are on the cylinder. The loading gate has the
assembly number “9994”. Blade front sight, frame-top groove rear sight,
and an attractively weathered, smooth, antique ivory grip. Included with
this revolver is a very attractive tooled double “Mexican loop” holster rig
marked for H. Blickhahn & Co. of Medicine Lodge, Kansas. The included
cartridge/money belt does not have a maker’s mark, but appears to have
been paired with the revolver for quite some time. It measures 2 3/4 inches
wide and 41 3/4 inches long including the billet. The consignor notes that this
revolver is pictured on p. 47 of the “Old West Antiques” book.
CONDITION: Good, showing an attractive dark brown patina overall with some scattered patches of pitting, typical of a sidearm carried on the
frontier for decades. The attractively aged grip has vertical age lines throughout, more concentrated on the left panel, and has shrunken with
age. Mechanically excellent. The holster and cartridge/money belt are both fine with some mild to moderate wear, some age related flexing,
and most of the stitching remaining tight. An attractive Colt Single Action Army revolver and Medicine Lodge, Kansas, holster rig that exude Old
West frontier character!
Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000
LOT 1036
Desirable Antique Acid Etched Panel Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no.
98444, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. The included factory letter states this revolver
was shipped on August 17, 1886, to E.C. Meacham Arms Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, the gateway to the West, in .44-40 caliber, with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, blue
finish, and type of stocks not listed. This shipment was for 20 guns. When introduced in 1877, the .44-40 WCF Single Action Army was intended to be used in conjunction with another
legendary Western icon, the Winchester Model 1873 rifle. The left of the barrel has the highly desirable “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” in an acid etched panel. Around 1890, 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. “44.C.F.” stamped on the left side of the trigger guard. Matching full or partial serial
numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and butt.
CONDITION: Very good plus, exhibiting authentic gray and brown patina associated with a well cared for sidearm that has spent time out west, with strong traces of original blue finish in the
protected areas, and a legible acid etched panel. Grip is fine, with much of the original varnish finish, showing similar “working gun” character, and mostly defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
This acid etched antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army revolver certainly has a story or two to tell.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1035
Desirable Special Order First
Model Winchester Model 1873
Lever Action Rifle with Factory
Letter - Serial no. 4252, 44-40 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The Model 1873 is one of the most famous of all
American firearms and has been popularly known as “the Gun that Won the West” due to its popularity with pioneers. It was often paired with a Colt Single
Action Army or other revolver chambered for the popular .44-40 W.C.F. cartridges. This made carrying ammunition for both your rifle and your revolver simple
and allowed an individual to be ready to defend themselves against man or beast in a variety of tough situations. This classic early Model 1873 was out of the
lifetime western collection of the late John Fox of Montana and definitely has that classic frontier look. The factory letter indicates this rifle was received in the warehouse on
June 14, 1875, and shipped five days later on June 19 in order 3350 with an octagon barrel and set trigger. The rifle has the very desirable late first model dust cover with integral
“thumb print” that rides in grooves mortised directly into the frame. It is equipped with a Beach combination front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, a single set trigger, and the standard
straight grain walnut stock and forearm with steel buttplate (compartment empty). The barrel is marked with the two-line address and King’s improvement patent marking, and the frame has “Model.
1873.” on the upper tang and the serial number in script on the lower tang. Since it is an early Model 1873, it correctly does not have caliber markings on the barrel or the elevator. The combination
of an improved Beach front sight and a single set trigger would have made this rifle especially accurate.
CONDITION: There are traces of original blue around the magazine band and the sights, but most of the metal surfaces otherwise display an authentic deep brown patina along with some minor
oxidation and pitting expected from a rifle of this age used on the frontier. The front sight bead is absent. The wood has generally smooth hand-worn oiled finish, edge wear around the wrist, and minor dings and scratches. The set
trigger needs work; otherwise, mechanically functions. This rifle looks like it was just discovered tucked away in an old cabin out among the Rockies.
Provenance: The John Fox Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
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