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LOT 3066
Remington Model 1901 Target Style Rolling Block Pistol with Attractive Seated Liberty Raised Relief Carved Grip - NSN, 22 short cal., 10 inch part octagon bbl., blue finish, antique ivory grips. This rare target pistol has the two-line address and patent marking ending in “1866” and the “P S” marking inspection marking on the left suggesting the pistol was built on an antique Model 1871 action. The barrel has a Lyman blade front sight, “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” on top, and “22 S” on the bottom. A folding leaf rear sight is fitted to the top of the frame at the breech. The forearm is smooth, and the replacement grip has a rendition of “Seated Liberty” in raised relief on the right side between thirteen stars similar to the design used on U.S. coins from 1836 through 1891.
CONDITION: Very fine with 85% plus blue finish, some minor surface oxidation, a few patches of mild pitting, bent sights, and otherwise generally only minor age and storage related wear. The grip and forearm are both fine with distinct raised relief carving, attractive natural tones and grain, and minor wear. Mechanically excellent. This is definitely a very attractive Remington rolling block pistol complete with exceptional “Americana” grips. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 3067
Attractive Ornately Relief Carved Victorian
Era Henry VIII Themed Dagger and Scabbard
- Serial no. N/A. Crafted during the Victorian
era, this ornate dagger and scabbard appears to
be a tribute piece to Henry VIII. It measures 19
inches overall with a 12 5/8 inch spear point blade that
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appears unmarked. The guard and pommel are of the same expertly relief carved antique ivory as the scabbard and feature leafy scroll on the guard and a bun shaped crown pommel. The grip is wrapped in thin linen and secured by small decorative brass tacks. The scabbard is also extensively relief carved, work that was without a doubt executed by a master of their craft. On the front side of the scabbard is a bust of Henry VIII at the top with banners below it marked as such. Below that is a crown and the royal coat of arms. Further down is a grotesque mask with a head topped with crenellations, a floral decorated riser, a shield and stand of arms, and another grotesque mask at the tip. The back side of the scabbard is wrapped with the same linen as the grip and secured with similar brass tacks.
CONDITION: Fine, the sharpened blade showing mostly a bright grey patina with some light evidence of cleaning and some scattered light pitting. The linen grip and backing of the scabbard are good with some mild deterioration and loss showing the wood beneath, but otherwise remaining secure. The antique ivory shows an attractively aged tone overall with some scattered hairline age cracks. A very attractive English royal themed dagger!
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000