FOUR ANTIQUE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS, including Norwich Arms Co. 32 rimfire caliber, "Red Jacket" No.8 32 rimfire caliber, "Electric" 32 rimfire caliber and E.L. Dickinson "Ranger" 22 short caliber; all have spur triggers, birds head grips and nickel finish. No background check or FFL required.
JOHN SPEED NORFOLK double page engraved map with plan of Norwiche, scene of rebellion and arms, coloured, mounted close to or within (lower) plate mark, tape stain from reverse (lower centre) closed tear (extreme right) and general light soiling, 1611-23, 39 x 52cm
HOPKINS & ALLEN SINGLE SHOT DERINGER. .22 caliber rimfire with 1 3/4'' barrel. Hammerless pistol with folding trigger. Nickel plated frame marked ''Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. Norwich Conn. USA''. Mother-of-pearl grips. 3 1/2''l. overall. S/n 528.
Crescent Fire Arms Victor Model 12ga. Shotgun: This is a Crescent Fire Arms Victor Ejector Model single barrel shotgun chambered in the 12 gauge. The shotgun features a blued steel 30. 5" barrel with a case hardened receiver and solid walnut hardwood stocks. The shotgun has a 3" chamber and a modified choke. The left side of the reciever is marked "Victor Ejector / Crescent Fire Arms Co. Norwich, Conn. U. S. A. 12 G". The top of the barrel is marked "Genuine Armory Steel". The shotgun is in good condition. It measures 45. 5" long overall. Serial number is 690795. This firearm requires a Curio & relic FFL, and FFL Transfer or a NICS Background Check. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer
CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PORCELAIN PLATE, GIBSONcirca 1730, depicting arms of Gibson impaling Green, arms halved, on left gilt and iron red lion rampant, on striped black and white ground, to the right, Green depicting gilt and iron red chevron amongst three gilt bucks on cobalt ground, the whole surmounted with a helmet, surmounted with a stork with oak leaf in bill, cartouches of floral sprays to rim, 8-7/8 in.
Note: "This Gibson family lived in Lancashire, Yorkshire, and London. The Green arms are those of Norwich and are also impaled by Slader in a service made about twenty years later."
Chinese Armorial Porcelain Volume I , David S. Howard, Faber & Faber, 31 May 1974, p. 233.
Provenance: Tudor-Craig Century House (1920s label to base); Heirloom & Howard, UK, March 2007; Christopher M. Weld, Essex, Massachusetts
Condition:
anomalies (as made), spotting, scratching, some loss to painted decoration, hairline crack to rim, approx. 2-1/2 in., under blacklight hairline crack fluoresces and one small area to rim, indicating in-painting
Hopkins & Allen breech loading top-lever shotgun circa 1890
30" round barrel, left sideplate marked: "FOREHAND" HOPKINS & ALLEN ARMS CO. NORWICH, CONN. U.S.A.. American walnut stock with original Squirell buttplate and matching fore arm. SN 249627.
Norwich Arms Co. Defiance Spur Trigger Revolver: Included in this lot is a Norwich Arms Co. Defiance Spur Trigger Revolver. This spur trigger revolver has a seven shot cylinder chambered in . 22 RF. The checkered trigger and hammer are case hardened while the barrel and receiver are nickel finished. The barrel is 2 1/4" round and marked "Defiance" on the top. The straight grain walnut grips are in wonderful condition. The double action on this revolver works as intended. Serial Number: 910. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic Firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
Goss and crested china, including an egg timer, Arms of King's, collie dog Arms of Norwich, standing frog, Arms of Southend on Sea, and a casket Arms of Colchester. (a quantity)
UNION ARMS .31 CALIBER REVOLVER 8.875" long The pistol was made by Bacon Manufacturing of Norwich, Connecticut. The serial #825 places the handguns manufacturing date in the mid 1850's.Cheaper than the Colt 1849 pocket, this model never reached large sales figures. It has a 4" barrel with a five shot fluted cylinder. Matching serial numbers. Frame # under grips.
WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 RIFLE AND SHOTGUNstandard carbine configuration lever action rifle, .38 WCF caliber, 20 in. barrel, brass blade front sight, ladder style rear sight, saddle ring on left side of receiver, "MODEL 1892 WINCHESTER" on barrel tang, overall 37-1/2 in.; single shot shotgun, "New Carolina" in script on left side of receiver, 16 gauge, 25 in. barrel, walnut stock, overall 40-1/2 in.
Note: The "New Carolina" shotgun is likely a hardware store trade brand name shotgun, possibly made by Crescent Firearms Company Norwich, Conn., Harrington & Richardson Arms Company Worcester, Mass., or W.H. Davenport Arms Company Norwich, Conn.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
Winchester with 3 in. and 9 in. splits to wood forend, other chips and losses at edges, cracks chips and dings to butt stock, metal components with oxidation and wear, entire ammo tube split, receiver missing hardware and locking gate, wooden elements loose, lever action functions; shotgun with evidence of wear and use throughout, pitting and oxidation, loss of bead sight, trigger seems to function somewhat, buttstock loose
LOT OF TWO PERCUSSION PISTOLS. (1) Bacon Arms Center Hammer Ring Trigger, Cal. 36, SN 88. Similar to Allen & Wheelock with 4-1/2" oct to rnd bbl, tiny bead front sight, marked on the top left flat "BACON & CO / NORWICH C-T". The left flat is marked "CAST STEEL". It has a rounded frame with offset center hammer, unusual ring trigger with 2-pc bag-shaped walnut grips. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains an even thin blue patina with traces of bright blue. Frame is a gray patina with battered sideplate screw. Grips are fine with about 95% varnish, good mechanics. (2) Unmarked Toy Gun. Strange little toy with 4-1/2" oct sheet metal bbl, center hammer, mounted in a 1-pc stock with sheet metal bbl band and sideplate with escutcheon around the trigger. It apparently was designed to fire a percussion cap only as the bbl would never stand a full charge. CONDITION: Crusty brown patina on the iron, crack in the forestock, retains about 80% varnish. 4-54238 4-54244 JR401 (400-700)
H&A Forehand Model 1901 Hammerless Revolver: Included in this lot is a Hopkins & Allen Forehand Model 1901 top break hammerless revolver. This Model 1901 has a blue'd 3" ribbed barrel chambered in . 32. The revolver has a five shot blue'd cylinder and hard rubber factory grips. The barrel is marked "Forehand Model 1901 - Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. Norwich CT. U. S. A. " There is loss to the original bluing but otherwise the firearm is in good condition. The firing mechanism and extractors operate as intended. Serial Number: A9660. This is a Curio & Relic firearm, and requires NICS background check, or FFL transfer. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
NORWICH MODEL 1863 RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET. CAL. 58. 42" part octagonal bbl. Dated 1863 on the bbl and lock. The number 1504 on the stock is from the U.S. Cartridge Company collection. The Norwich Arms Company of Norwich, Connecticut, made 25,000 of these rifles during the Civil War. This one has the standard U.S. inspector marks on the bbl and "JG" and "ESA" cartouches on the stock. The 18-1/2" socket bayonet is marked ". / U.S / J". Probably an assembled piece, the tang appears to be a replacement. Ex Eldon Owens estate. CONDITION: Fine overall with light pitting around the nipple. Wood is very fine with crisp inspector marks and sharp edges that may be an old refinish. Metal appears to have been cleaned. Mechanically fine. 4-55013 JR727 (1,000-1,500)
HOPKINS AND ALLEN FALLING BLOCK SHOTGUN 12 GAThe top of the barrel is marked "THE HOPKINS & ALLEN ARMS CO. NORWICH, CONN. U.S.A.". Serial #3029. The barrel has a brass bead front sight, and the rear sight is a groove on the top of the receiver. Approx. 30" barrel, 45 3/4" overall. FFL or C&icensee required. Smooth action. Age appropriate wear to the finish. Rear stock appears to have been replaced and has wear and cracks. Fore stock has a crack. Bore is clean with some frosted discoloration. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house. Please check the shipping details in our terms and conditions for specifics on firearm shipping. Blackwell Auctions holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). All firearms: pistol, revolver, shotgun & rifle transaction
Norwich Arms Co. Fully Engraved Revolver c. 1878: This is an attractive example of a Norwich Arms Co. single action spur trigger revolver showing a nickel finish along with being fully factory engraved. The engraving is quite beautiful with a rich swirling paisley or leaf design on the frame and cylinder accompanied by the typical Norwich dots, dashes, roll engravings and more. The pistol shows a very rare and unusually seen custom order 5 inch fully octagon barrel having engraving across the entire surface. The pistol has a five groove rifling with a chamfered or beveled barrel end (a truly quality gunsmith addition). The revolver is marked on the top of the barrel, "NORWICH ARMS CO. 38 (in a diamond symbol)" and on the left side of the barrel, "PAT'D APR 23 1878". The barrel is marked with the serial number of "1882", making it an early production pistol. The pistol shows a high grade of condition with 90%+ of the finish remaining on the pistol. The factory original grips are still present with each having a matching chip as shown, as small imperfection on a nearly wonderful firearm. The barrel is also marked , "1882" making it a numbers matching gun. The revolver is chambered in a . 38 caliber. ANTIQUE FIREARM, NO FFL Required. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer?s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
Bacon MFG 1st Mod Factory Engraved 31 Cal Revolver: For bidding in this lot is a Bacon Manufacturing Co. First Model factory engraved . 31 caliber percussion pocket model revolver. These exceptionally well made arms were manufactured in relatively small numbers from 1858 through the Civil War. Although a small company, their quality products competed well with the larger houses of Colt and Remington. Because of the all steel construction, they were considered by some shooters of the time as being stronger than the similar Colt product that had brass grip straps and trigger guard. This example with matching very low serial number 288 is in excellent condition showing no indication of cleaning or abuse. The scroll engraving on the frame is sharp and distinct as is the marking on the top of the barrel, ‰ÛÏBACON MFG. CO. NORWICH, CONN. ‰Û This is the first model known as their ‰ÛÏEXCELSIOR MODEL‰Û and is easily identified by the attractive panel engraved (with sporting scenes) un-fluted five shot cylinder. Less than 1, 000 first models were made with surviving examples very rare on today‰Ûªs collector market. Metal and screws are all in remarkably fine condition. Mechanically this handgun is tight and fully functioning with strong springs and positive locking. Matching serial numbers are located on the bottom of the 4‰Û octagon barrel, end of the rammer, back of the cylinder, on the wedge (these usually mismatched or replaced) and on the frame under the excellent condition special order fancy burl walnut wood grips. These relatively small and reliable revolvers found favor with officers and enlisted soldiers in the Civil War as personally purchased back-up weapons as well as with citizens who felt the need for arming themselves during a very unsettled time in American history. Considered one of the most well designed and attractive revolvers of the period, this Bacon is a particularly fine example of a seldom encountered First Model with excellent fancy engraving. A distinct and historical early American percussion revolver made during one of the most tumultuous and violent eras in our country‰Ûªs existence. The revolver qualifies as an Antique Hand Gun, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 288. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer‰Ûªs responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
Turned Great Chair: Turned Great Chair, Norwich or Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut, 1660-1715, the tall finials atop vase- and ring-turned stiles joining three shaped slats, downward-sloping arms continuing to mushroom handholds, on similarly turned arm supports, rush seat, continuing to legs joined by plain double stretchers, old surface, (restoration), ht. 45 1/2, seat ht. 18 1/4 in. . . Literature: This chair is illustrated and discussed in Benno Forman, American Seating Furniture 1630-1730, pp. 124-127, cat. 16. . The property of Bill McKeever . Estimate $2, 000-4, 000 . . feet pieced at least 6 1/2 inches each, rear stretcher replaced. . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
WARREN ARMS "INFALLIBLE" PISTOL United States,C. early 20th century.32 caliber, serial number 1285, checkered black plastic grips marked "WAC", blued finish (loss), and marked on the left side of the slide "THE INFALLIBLE"/WARNER ARMS COPERATION, NORWICH, CT, U.S.A./PATENTED JULY 28TH, 1914-MARCH 9TH, 1915". Note: FFL/C & R
BACON ARMS REVOLVER: Civil War era pocket revolver in wood fitted case with copper eagle powder flask and bullet mold. Gun is stamped Bacon Mfg Co Norwich Conn. , 31 caliber, 4 in barrel, 9. 5 in long. Numbered 330 circa 1860.
BACON ARMS COMPANY FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Norwich, Connecticut, between 1862-1891. Octagonal barrel, walnut grips, solid frame, and engraving on the cylinder and receiver, barrel length, 4"l. 9"l. overall.
THIRTY THREE PIECES OF MINIATURE CRESTED CHINA, including Foley China DRUM (the Arts of the City of London) Savoy China Bathing hut (Redcar), Lighthouse (Arms of Norwich) and FOLEY CHINA ROYAL COMMEMORATIVE CRESTED CHINA TEA CUP AND SAUCER, 1897, etc (33) EST 30-50
GROUP OF THREE CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ARMORIAL PLATESUmarked.
Comprising:
A soup plate with arms of Green of Norwich impaling anotherAn octagonal plate with arms of Cotton Quarterly of Nine
A plate with Arms of Clifford Hugh, 4th Barn of Chudleigh
Property from the Collection of Daniel G. Farris, NYC
Condition
Each with minor wear. The soup plate restored with some associated crazing, light staining and yellowing to the spray. The octagonal plate with two minor restored chips to the rim along with a few minor nicks. The plate with small areas of restoration to the rim and nicks to the foot. Otherwise in good condition.
Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
BACON ARMS REVOLVERCivil War era pocket revolver in wood fitted case with copper eagle powder flask and bullet mold. Gun is stamped Bacon Mfg Co Norwich Conn., 31 caliber, 4 in barrel, 9.5 in long. Numbered 330 circa 1860.
Boyer, Abel
The draughts of the most remarkable fortified towns of Europe, in 44 copper plates. London: I. Cleave, 1701. First edition, 4to, folding frontispiece and 43 plates depicting the fortifications of towns in continental Europe, contemporary blind-tooled panelled calf, neatly rebacked and corners neatly repaired
Provenance: Ownership signatures of Matt. Squire, William Squire, Capt. Squire, Henry Taylor Squire midshipman R.N., and Henry Squire, of Norwich. William Squire clearly visited many of the continental towns, noting "seen" in the margin of some of the plates. Henry Squire would appear to have taken the book with him while on military service, one inscription being "H. Squire his blood when wounded in the Chinese war". William Squire, son of Matthew Squire, corn and coal merchant and malster of King Street, Norwich, head of the firm of Squire & Edwards, who built the malthouses there. An ink sketch of the Squire arms, a chevron between three swan''s heads and necks, adorns the front endpaper.
PAINTED PILGRIM CENTURY GREAT CHAIR. New England, possibly Connecticut, 1680-1720, mixed woods including maple. Round turned back posts with incised rings surmounted by ovoid finials and fitted with three slightly curved graduated shaped slats. Round turned sloping arms end in mushroom cap handholds. Three stretchers join the legs which end in ball feet. Older red wash. Imperfections. 15 1/2"h. seat, 44"h. overall. Ex Jess Pavey (MI) and purchased by Mary Ellen and George Gotshall from Pavey in 1966. The shape of the slat backs, as well as the large egg finials, relate to a group of chairs from the Norwich-Lebanon area of New London County, Connecticut. See Forman, American Seating Furniture 1630-1730, catalog entries 15 and 16, and New London County Furniture 1640-1840, catalog entry 3.
Hopkins & Allen Single Shot Rolling Block Rifle: United States, C. early 20th century. . 32 caliber, no serial number, walnut stock and forend, case hardened receiver, octagonal barrel marked on the top flat "THE HOPKINS & ALLEN ARMS CO, NORWICH CONN. USA. " Note: FFL/C&R. Barrel lg. 22". Overall lg. 37 1/2". Condition A few dings and nicks in the stock, barrel is blue/gray, receiver case hardening has about 70% remaining, the block is stuck in place and needs some work but in overall good condition.
Enders Royal American side-by-side 12-GA double barrel shotgun, exposed hammers, double trigger, Damascus, likely made by Crescent Arms, Norwich, CT, circa 1900
U.S. 1903 bayonet, with scabbard ex cond, along with another U.S. bayonet, marked "Hopkins and Allen Arms Co. Norwich Conn, U.S.A.", very good condition, no scabbard. Estimate $100-150
REVOLUTIONARY WAR NEWSPAPER, THE NORFOLK CHRONICLE: OR, THE NORWICH GAZETTE, VOL. XIV, NO. 716REVOLUTIONARY WAR NEWSPAPER, THE NORFOLK CHRONICLE: OR, THE NORWICH GAZETTE,, VOL. XIV, NO. 716 4-columned broadsheet dated February 22, 1783, announcing a proclamation by King George III declaring “the cessation of arms, as well by sea and land, agreed upon between his Majesty, the Most Christian King, King of Spain, the States-General of the United Provinces, and the United States of America,” and announcing that the Revolutionary War is over. With partial British halfpenny stamp dated 1630 to lower right corner. Framed Provenance: Estate Collection of Albert E. Mitchler, Washington, D.C.
N.R. DAVIS AND SONS 12 GAUGE SIDELOCK SHOTGUN Serial number D6768 under the forend, on the water table, and on the barrel hinge, receiver marked N.R.DAVIS AND SONS AJAX DAVIS WARNER ARMS CORP NORWICH, CONN USA, walnut stock and forend, original butt plate, left barrel IM and right barrel IC, LOP 14.25 in. Will require FFL transfer.
Goss and crested china, including a truck of coal from Arms of Norwich, battleship Arms of Woodbridge, two Goss models of British tanks, arms of Woodbridge and Arms of Jerusalem, model of an ancient salt pot found in the bed of river at Stockon on Tees, Arms of Serne Abbey. (a quantity)
322. Collection of Seven W.H. Goss Porcelain Miniatures
This collection includes: Model of Jug in Kendal Museum, dated 1602 featuring four crests: Norwich Priory, Paternal Arms of Queen Alexandra, See of Norwich, and Norwich; bottom of the jug is stamped with maker's insignia; this piece measures approx. 5-3/4"T. Model of the pilgrim "Leather Bottell" in Canterbury Museum, features Biggleswade crest and gilt trim around the opening; bottom is stamped with maker's insignia, model number 392067; measures approx. 1-3/4" x 2". Model of bowl from the ancient British lake-village near Glastonrury, features Cheddar crest and gilt trim around the opening; bottom of the bowl is stamped with maker's insignia; measures approx. 1-1/2" x 2" in diameter. Model of an ancient cannon found at the beach at Blackgang Chine I.W.; model number 554472; measures approx. 3-3/4" long. Model of the Portland vase in the British Museum; features the crest of the Gurdle school, annd gilt trim around the opening; bottom is stamped with maker's insignia; measures approx. 2" tall. Model of Roman urn from Silchester Inreading Museum; features Dover Court crest and gilt trim around the opening; measures approx. 2"tall. Miniature porcelain box with lid; decorated with Cornwall crest; bottoms of the box and the lid are stamped with maker's insignia; measures approx. 2" x 1-1/2" x 3/4".
200/400 Sold: $69.00
Blackpowder rifle marked ''Bacon Arms Co. Norwich Ct.'' 43'' Length.
Hopkins & Allen Junior No. 932 Rifle: Included in this lot is a Hopkins & Allen Junior No. 932 Rifle. This single shot falling block rifle has a 22 1/2" barrel. The original blue'd barrel has lost much of its original finish. The barrel has a fixed blade dovetailed sight and a buckhorn rear elevation sight. The straight grain walnut stock has a few dents and dings as well as a few chips missing near the tang. The top of the barrel is stamped "The Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. Norwich. Conn. U. S. A. " and "Junior - No. 932" near the receiver. The action and trigger function as intended. Serial Number: 4272. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic Firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
BACON REVOLVER. Pocket model 32 caliber 4'' round barrel walnut birds head grip Sn. 496 (on trigger). Bacon Arms Co. Norwich Conn. on top of barrel. Brown steel patina minor dings and scratches some light oxidation on frame and discoloration on grips. Very strong mechanical action.
John Taylor Arms (American 1887-1953) proof from demonstration plate drawn etched and printed by artist showing medieval street with Gothic church spire possibly in Norwich England lengthy caption in pencil outlining how when and for whom work was produced given to John Reynolds by artist on October 25 1938 excerpt of May 19 1939 letter from Gustave von Grosehuitz Curator of Prints Department of Art at Wesleyan University (Middletown Connecticut) attached to back ss: 5 1/2'' w. x 8 1/4'' l.
Hopkins & Allen Arms Co "Forehand" 12 GA Shotgun: Featured in this lot is a Hopkins & Allen Arms Co, "Forehand" single shot 12 GA shotgun. This single shot shotgun break action 12 GA shotgun features a 30" long. The original blue'd barrel shows good condition, with some of the finish showing wear. The rifle shows a walnut stock with some dents and nicks due to use. The shotgun is marked across the side of the receiver, reading ""Forehand" Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. Norwich, Conn. U. S. A. ". The action and trigger function as intended. The barrel shows some rust and pitting. Serial Number: 744859. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
Bacon MFG Co. Engraved . 31Cal Percussion Revolver: Included in this lot for bidding is an excellent example of a seldomly seen - yet highly sought after Civil War era, factory engraved, Bacon Manufacturing Company . 31 caliber percussion revolver. The Bacon Manufacturing Company was comparatively small to houses such as Colt and Remington, and manufactured relatively small numbers of firearms - Yet the Bacon MFG Co. was known by some shooters as the superior name, due to their more durable, all steel construction (in comparison to Colts brass grip strap and trigger guard). These relatively small yet reliable revolvers found favor with officers, enlisted soldiers during the Civil War, and citizens alike who felt the need for arming themselves during one of Americas most tumultuous times. The handgun shows sharp markings, reading; "BACON MFG. CO. NORWICH, CONN. " on the top of the barrel, and showing deep factory scroll engraving on each side of the frame. Additionally, the revolver shows matching "948" serial numbers on the bottom of the 4" round barrel, end of the rammer, on the back of the cylinder, and on the frame underneath the excellent condition wooden grips. The revolver is a Second Model, distinguished by the attractive flutes on the front of the five-shot cylinder. Overall, the revolver shows very-good cosmetic and mechanical condition, with fine aged patina on the metal surfaces, and excellent screw heads. The handgun also has a very-tight action, with strong springs, and positive locking. The scarce revolver is considered to be one of the finest of the era, and this example is no exception! The revolver qualifies as an Antique Hand Gun and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 948. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer
FOUR VICTORIAN CARVED WOOD AND PAINTED ARMORIAL SHIELDS Including: carved in high-relief coat-of-arms of the Bishop of Winchester, #23783, 7 ?" x 6 ?" x ?"; carved in high-relief coat-of-arms of the House of Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort, with painted in polychrome verso, #23785, 6 ¾" x 6" x ?"; hand painted in polychrome coat-of-arms of Everard of Langleys in Essex and Leasingham in Lincolnshire, #23791, 7" x 6" x ¾"; hand painted in polychrome coat-of-arms of Botwer, Earl of Carrick (Butler) impaling Maxwell, Turville and Norwich of Bramton, #23787, 6 ?" x 5 ?" x ?"; all pieces have rings and wire attached to the back to hang on the wall. Old papers with typed and hand written info attached to the backs. One states that they were sold at Sotheby's about 1933. Provenance: private collection, Sewickley, PA.
Engraved Manhattan Arms . 22 Cal Pocket Revolver: This lot features a great example of a Engraved Manhattan Arms . 22 Caliber Pocket Revolver. The revolver features a 3 1/8" octagon barrel, factory engraving, rosewood grips, spur trigger, and nickel finish. The Manhattan Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. was founded by a group of New Jersey businessmen in 1856. Their goal was to take advantage of Colt’s patent for revolving firearms that was due to expire in 1857. The founders hired Thomas Bacon to became the Superintendent of Manufacturing. Manufacturing began in Norwich, Connecticut and in 1859 moved to Newark, New Jersey. Thomas Bacon remained in Norwich and started his own firearms company. During their existence, Manhattan Firearms produced approximately 175, 000 pistols. Only Colt, Remington, and Winchester produced more guns during this era in which included the Civil War. While waiting for Colt’s patent to expire, Manhattan first made copies of American firearms that no longer had patent protection. These included pepperboxes and various single-shot designs. Shortly thereafter, they turned their attention to making Colt-style revolvers in both the . 31 caliber Pocket and . 36 caliber Navy styles. Manhattan patented an extra set of cylinder safety notches on these models. Manhattans can be easily identified by the many notches on their cylinders. After the Civil War, Manhattan production primarily consisted of a copy of the Smith & Wesson . 22 caliber cartridge revolver and a single-shot boot pistol under the name "HERO". Manhattan changed it's name in 1868 to American Standard Tool Company and began to market industrial tools as well as firearms. American Standard Tool closed during the financial panic of 1873. The revolver shows good condition for its age, it shows wear to the finish and signs of use. The mechanics function and show looseness. This is a antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required. The serial number is 1518. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
Wright Family Silk Embroidered Coat of Arms: American, Massachusetts or Connecticut, 1790-1800, coat of arms with three leopard heads, surmounted by rampant lion, surrounded by leaf and scrolled decoration, motto ribbon stitched in metallic thread, "By The Name of Wright", silk and metallic thread on silk ground, attached note verso inscribed: "Heraldry-coat of arms description from English records-Wrights (Wrightsbridge Norwich and Dagerham Essex Ay Two Bars Ar in chief leopards heads Ar crest rib of a Ducal cornet a dragonhead -granted by Crown June 20 1590 - this was reframed by George A. Wright of Hartford Conn. December 25, 1864", 18-1/2 x 18-1/2 in. ; probably 18th century wood frame with carved gilt liner, 23-3/4 x 23-3/4 in. Note: For a discussion of Boston embroidered coat of arms, please see:ÿRing, Betty, and Alice Winchester. ÿGirlhood Embroidery: American Samplers and Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1993, vol. 1, pp. 60-75. - Provenance: Wright Family, New Haven, Connecticut; Joe Kindig III, York, Pennsylvania; Christie's, New Yor, . The Collection of May and Howard Joynt, Alexandria, Virginia, January 20, 1990, lot 419; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey Condition stitched to linen support and sandwiched between two sheets of acrylic, original tacking edge with tears and losses, overall fading, area of light water stain, splits and toning to silk ground, craquelure, flaking and losses to painted surfaces on frame, abrasions to edges
Hopkins & Allen Model No. 822 Rolling Block Rifle: Available for auction is a Hopkins & Allen Model No. 822 Rolling Block single shot rifle in . 22 caliber. This gun is in good condition. Stamping shows "Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. Norwich Conn USA". As well as No. 822 22 Long Rifle stamped on the barrel before the rear sights. Barrel and receiver show original factory bluing. Fore Grip maintains its original factory finish while the stock finish has worn. Butt is missing from the stock. Mechanical function on this gun is solid and operates as it should. The No. 822 also features a take down design by removing the swivel. Rifling within barrel is in good shape as well. This gun is classified as a Curio & Relic Long Gun and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer?s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
Hopkins & Allen and Taurus handguns Hopkins & Allen forehand model 1901revolver serial number 4929; .38 S&W short caliber hammerless double action 5-shot hinged barrel and cylinder assembly stamped on top rib ''FOREHAND MODEL 1901 HOPKINS & ALLEN ARMS CO. NORWICH CT. U.S.A.'' blued finish checkered black composition grips with ''F&W'' logo overall L8'' barrel L3 1/4''; Taurus model 85 revolver circa 1990 serial number LG 84160; .38 special caliber hammerless 5-shot swing-out cylinder stamped on right side of frame ''TAURUS BRASIL TAURUS INT. MFG. MIAMI FL. USA/MADE IN BRAZIL'' stainless steel Brazilain hardwood grips with ''TAURUS BRASIL'' logo Bianchi #56 holster included overall L7'' barrel L2''. (2pcs) ***Subject to State & Federal Firearms Laws*** Provenance: Tybee Island Georgia private collection. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
Hopkins & Allen 32 Cal. Rim Fire Drop Block Rifle CONNECTICUT, EARLY 20TH CENTURY A 32 caliber rim fire drop block riffle manufactured by Hopkins and Allen of Norwich, Connecticut. The sight was manufactured by the Savage Arms Corp. of Utica, New York.Overall 42", length of barrel 24 3/8", 32 caliber