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LOT 3150
Factory Engraved National Arms Co. Front Loading New Model Cartridge Revolver with Very
Scarce Factory Picture Box - Serial no. 24180, 32 teat-fire cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/silver
finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured from 1864 to 1870 by Moore’s Patent Firearms Co. and the
National Arms Co. These revolvers and their ammunition were an inventive design by Daniel Moore
and David Williamson to circumvent the Rollin White patent held by Smith & Wesson that prevented
other companies from legally manufacturing revolvers with bored through cylinders. The sides
and bottom of the frame, as well as the back strap, have beautifully executed, factory floral scroll
engraving, and there are small flourishes on the barrel lug. The top of the barrel has the National
Arms Co. address and the Williamson’s patent marking follows the rear edge of the cylinder. The
serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel and the assembly number “HZ80” is marked
on the left of the grip frame and stamped inside both grip panels. It is fitted with a German silver
blade front sight, hammer notch rear sight, and a pair of smooth rosewood grips. Includes a very
scarce factory box featuring a picture of one of these revolvers on the lid.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly
a grey patina, and 75% of the original silver remains, showing an attractively aged patina, and the
balance thinned to show an attractively aged brass. The grips are fine with some mild wear on high
spots. Mechanically excellent. The box is good with significant wear, some repairs, and a few pieces
absent.
Provenance: The Brig & Louise Pemberton Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3151
Attractive New York
Engraved Moore’s Patent
Firearms Co. Front
Loading Teat-Fire Pocket
Revolver with Ivory
Grips and Stunning Burl
Veneer Presentation
Case - NSN, 32 teat-fire
cal., 3 1/4 inch round
bbl., nickel finish, antique
ivory grips. Manufactured
from 1864 to 1870, these
interesting revolvers, as well
as the equally interesting
cartridges they chambered,
were based on designs by
Daniel Moore and David
Williamson, and were an
effort to avoid patent
infringement on a bored
through cylinder rimfire
design by Rollin White,
which was held by Smith
& Wesson. This particular
example shows extensive,
beautiful New York style
engraving featuring floral scrollwork on the frame, cylinder, and barrel lug, a bestial fish design on the sides of the hammer, an arrow and starburst on top of the barrel,
and a geometric design on the bottom of the frame. It lacks the typical maker’s mark and patent markings that are generally found on these revolvers. It is fitted with
a German silver blade front sight, a hammer groove rear sight, and an attractive pair of smooth antique ivory grips. Includes a beautiful presentation case with an
attractively figured, burl veneer lid with a blank brass escutcheon and banner, and containing an included tool and bore brush.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 90% of the period retailer applied nickel plating with a few small patches of high spot wear and some scattered light dings. The slightly
undersized grips are fine with a few hairline age cracks and attractively aged patina. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with some scattered minor handling/storage
marks. A very attractive, engraved Moore’s patent revolver with an equally attractive presentation case!
Provenance: The Brig & Louise Pemberton Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3152
Very Scarce F. C. Taylor Fur Getter Trap Gun
with Setting Spike - Serial no. 1351, 22 LR cal.,
6 inch round bbl., brass finish. Manufactured by
F. C. Taylor during the early 20th century, these
were originally invented by Charles D. Lovelace
of San Angelo, Texas, who was granted patent
number 1,098,742 on June 2nd, 1914. In Lovelace’s
patent description it states, “My invention relates
to that character of fire arms designed to be
set in the haunts of wild animals to be fired by
the animals for self destruction.” An example is
photographed and described on pages 120-121
of the book “Firearms Curiosa” by Lewis Winant.
To load, the pin is unscrewed, allowing removal of
the barrel for loading from the rear. To cock, the
striker is pulled backwards, and to fire, the hooked
bait rod mounted below is pulled forward by an
animal attempting to grab bait placed on the end
of the hook. Marked “TAYLOR FUR GETTER./F.C.
TAYLOR FUR CO. ST. LOUIS. MO.” on the left side of
the frame and “PAT’D JUNE 2 1914/OTHER PAT’S
PENDING” on the right side of the frame. The
matching serial number is marked on the bottom
of the frame and barrel. Includes an original
ground stake for setting up the trap in soil.
CONDITION: Fine, with the brass showing an
attractive, mellow aged tone overall, moderate
pitting on the iron trigger hook, and some mild
pitting on the iron stake. Mechanically functions
fine. These interesting trap guns are an eye-
catching conversation piece and a reminder of
sportsmen of the past!
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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