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The Piedmont Collection of World Class Kentucky Flintlocks and High End European Arms Part IV, Part III of the John H. Bill Collection of Rare European Semi-Automatic Pistols, the Lt. Col. David Forsythe Collection Part II,
the Thor Edgeberg Collection Part II and
the Gregory May Civil War Collection.
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Fine Gilt and Engraved Ames Militia Officer’s Presentation Sword Inscribed to Connecticut Governor’s Horse Guard Ma-jor- Commander Henry Boardman, Militia Commander and Adversary of Colonel Samuel Colt
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Factory Documented and Historic Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Presented by Buffalo Bill (William F. Cody) to Deadwood Businessman and Friend M.R. “Gold Nugget Mike/Deadwood Mike” Russell
The Finest Known Example of a Rare Texas J.H. Dance & Brothers Dragoon Revolver
Exceptional and Documented First Year Production Book Cased Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver Presented by Colonel Samuel Colt to J. Lyman Wilder
Documented Special Order John Ulrich Signed Relief Engraved and Monogrammed Winchester Deluxe First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Phenomenal Experimental Colt Sidehammer Dragoon Revolver 1 of 7 Colt Experimental Revolvers Originally from the Connecticut State Library Museum collection
Documented Engraved, Carved, and “W. L. Lenhart” and “J Alb” Inscribed Flintlock American Long Rifle
Incredibly Rare and Desirable Documented Winchester Model 1876 “1 of 1000” Lever Action Rifle
Large and Impressive Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife
Evans Model Lever Action Sporting Rifle with Factory Presentation Plaque Inscribed to Buffalo Bill (William F. Cody)
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Collectable and Antique Firearms

Rare, Factory Cased Colt Paterson No. 3 Belt Model Revolver with Extra Matching Number Cylinder, Charger, Mold, Cleaning Rod and Loading Tool
Rare, Special Order, Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle with Extra Long, 32-Inch Barrel with Factory Letter Magnificent
Factory Cased Colt New Model Pocket Pistol with Charter Oak Grips Historic Presentation Walking Stick Carved Directly from the Famous Connecticut Charter Oak Inscribed to Connecticut Governor’s Horse Guard Major Commander Henry Boardman, Militia Commander and Adversary of Colonel Samuel Colt
Magnificent One-of-A-Kind Winchester Prototype Revolver with Winchester Factory Documentation
Rare Documented Factory Engraved, Special Order, Winchester Model 1892 Fancy Sporting Rifle
Exceptional and Very Rare Elaborately Inlaid Whee l Lock Pistol by Peter Danner of Nurnberg circa 1585-90
Stocked in the Manner of the Master of the Castles
Rare Deluxe Factory Engraved Gold-Plated Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle
Rare Civil War Confederate Griswold and Gunnison Revolver
Rare E.H. Collier Five-Chamber Flintlock Rifle
Exceptional L.D. Nimschke Engraved, Sharps Model 1874 Long Range No. 1 Rifle
Exceptional Factory Engraved, Gold Inlaid Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Fancy Sporting Takedown Rifle Signed by John Ulrich with Factory Letter
First Year Production Book Cased Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver Reportedly Presented by Colonel Samuel Colt to J Lyman Wilder
Rare E.H. Collier Five-Chamber Flintlock Revolver
Beautiful Period Cased Prewar Colt Commercial Service Model Ace 22 LR Pistol with Colt Factory Letter and Colt 45/22 Conversion Unit Exceptional Documented Extremely Rare Sharp  Model 1874 No. 1 Special Long Range Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter, Shipped to Redwing, Minnesota
Extremely
Rare Documented Experimental Walther Mod. MP/PP Semi-Automatic Pistol
U.S. General Motor Guide Lamp Division FP-45 Liberator Clandestine Pistol, as Featured on the Cover of “The Liberator Pistol” by Ralph Hagan, with Two Boxes and Accessories
Documented Special Order John Ulrich Signed Relief Engraved and Monogrammed Winchester Deluxe First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter