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LOT 1108
Rare and Desirable E. Remington & Sons Thomas Patent Percussion Cane Gun with Attractive “Ball and Claw” Handle - Serial no. 6, 31 cal., 26 5/8 inch round bbl., gutta percha grips. Designed by
Remington master mechanic, John F. Thomas, these percussion cane guns were patented in 1858 and produced as
an effort to break into the burgeoning market of gentleman’s defensive accessories. It is estimated that between 1858
and 1866 only 500 of the percussion cane guns were manufactured, with production being significantly interrupted
by the Civil War. This example remains in its original percussion configuration making it even more scarce. Along with that, this
particular example has the desirable “ball and claw” handle, fashioned out of the same brown gutta percha as the shaft. It is the
writer’s experience that far fewer of these “ball and claw” canes survived compared to the “dog’s head” or curved/”L” shaped canes, and renowned Remington collector, Elliot Burka, lists them as the second most rare of the standard variations, behind only the “bulbous” handle, in an article for the American Society of Arms Collectors. Examples of these various standard handle styles, including the “ball and claw”, can be seen on p. 188 of “Canes From the Seventeenth to the Twentieth Century” by Jeffrey B. Snyder. A similar example, serial number 17, incorrectly listed as .44 caliber, can be seen as item no. 322 in “The Karl F. Moldenhauer Collection of Remington Arms” as offered by the Richard A. Bourne Co. There is a small brass band where the handle meets the shaft and a serrated iron ferrule at the tip/muzzle which is faintly marked with the J.F. Thomas patent markings, Remington & Sons address, and “6”. It measures 34 1/2 inches overall with the iron ferrule tip in place.
CONDITION: Very fine, the gutta percha shaft and grip showing an attractively aged chocolate tone with some scattered light handling marks and a short hairline crack near the trigger button. The brass shows an attractively aged patina and the iron shows a grey patina with some mild pitting on the ferrule/muzzle tip. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 9,500 - 15,000
LOT 1110
Very Scarce Non-Engraved Casehardened/
Blue Finished Remington-Rider Magazine
Pistol - NSN, 32 XSRF cal., 3 inch part octagon
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. These
small pistols allowed for more than double the capacity of Remington’s famous double
derringer in roughly the same overall size. They were manufactured from 1871 to 1888.
Most were factory engraved making plain examples like this one harder to find and thus
particularly desirable. Adding to this pistol’s desirability are the checkered grips (commonly smooth)
and blue and casehardened finishes (commonly nickel plated). This example has the two-line address
and 1871 patent date marking on top of the barrel and is outfitted with the standard sights.
CONDITION: Very good plus. The barrel and magazine tube retain 30% original blue finish and traces of
original casehardened patterns remain on the frame with the balance a mottled gray patina mixed with pitting. The grips are fine with minimal handling marks and crisp period non-factory checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1111
Exceptional Connecticut Arms &
Manufacturing Co. Hammond Bulldog
Single Shot Pistol - Serial no. 2726, 41 RF cal., 4 inch octagon bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured from 1866 to
the 1880s. It features blade front and notch rear sight, “CONNECTICUT ARMS
& MANF’G Co NAUBUC CONN.” on the barrel and “PATENTED OCT. 25. 1864” on
the breechblock, blued barrel and casehardened breechblock and frame, hard rubber
grips, and matching numbers on the grip frame and left grip.
CONDITION: Excellent overall with 98% plus bright original high polish blue and casehardened finish,
some minor fading to an attractively aged brown toning on the excellent grips, and minor storage wear
overall. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1112
Scarce Non-Engraved Remington-Rider
Magazine Pistol - NSN, 32 XSRF cal., 3 1/8 inch
part octagon bbl., nickel finish, rosewood grips.
Only an estimated 15,000 or less of these magazine
pistols were manufactured from 1871 to 1888. They were designed by Remington
engineer Joseph Rider and are somewhat reminiscent of the Volcanic pistols. The Rider is
one of the most unusual 19th century pocket pistols and uses a tubular magazine located
under the barrel that loads from the muzzle end, a German silver blade front sight, a hole in the cocking
lever for a rear sight, spur trigger, and oddly shaped bird’s head grips. This example, unlike most of the
total production, is not engraved, making it quite a scarce example. It is marked with the standard two
line E. Remington & Sons address and Rider’s patent marking on the top barrel flat.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus of the original nickel finish with numerous scattered small flecks of flaking and
light surface pitting. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered minor handling marks and retaining most of the
varnish. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500 101
LOT 1109
Exceptional Presentation Cased Exhibition Quality Factory Engraved Silver Plated Brooklyn Arms Slocum Sliding Chamber Pocket Revolver - Serial no. 8343, 32 RF cal., 3 inch round bbl., silver finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured in 1863/64, the Slocum revolver was an attempt to evade Smith & Wesson’s possession of Rollin White’s patent on bored-through cylinders. The chambers are individual components that slide forward over the ejector rod for loading and unloading. This very fine example has factory floral scroll engraving along with full silver plating. The top of the barrel is marked “B.A.Co PATENT APRIL 14th 1863.” Matching assembly numbers are on the barrel, ejector, and grip frame. The period deluxe rosewood case is French-fitted for the revolver and the included sterling silver accessories (screwdriver, cleaning rod and cartridge box). The exterior of the lid has a blank inscription plate. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% original silver plating with smooth gray patina on the balance. The engraving is crisp. 97% original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering. The engraving is crisp. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with minor handling/ storage marks and high spot wear on the lining. An extraordinary factory engraved Brooklyn Arms Slocum Pocket Revolver! Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250