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  • ** Belgian "Wild West" Twenty-Shot Double-Barrel Revolver
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 478

    ** Belgian "Wild West" Twenty-Shot Double-Barrel Revolv...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Single Shot Needle Fire Pistol by L. Joalland & Cie
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 479

    Single Shot Needle Fire Pistol by L. Joalland & Cie

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Chamelot-Delvigne Pinfire Revolver
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 480

    Chamelot-Delvigne Pinfire Revolver

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Dreyse Model 1835 Single Shot Breechloading Needle Fire Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 481

    Dreyse Model 1835 Single Shot Breechloading Needle Fire...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Austro-Prussian War Presentation Model 1870 Gasser Revolver
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 482

    Austro-Prussian War Presentation Model 1870 Gasser Revo...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • French Model 1868 Galand Revolver
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 483

    French Model 1868 Galand Revolver

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Thomas Patent Revolver
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,000
    Lot 484

    Thomas Patent Revolver

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,000
  • Spanish Pinfire Revolver With Folding Bayonet
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 485

    Spanish Pinfire Revolver With Folding Bayonet

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Dreyse & Collenbusch Single Shot Needle Fire Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 486

    Dreyse & Collenbusch Single Shot Needle Fire Pistol

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Engraved German Pinfire Revolver by Schwartz & Felz
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 487

    Engraved German Pinfire Revolver by Schwartz & Felz

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Cased Set of German Percussion Single Shot Pistols by Pfeuffer
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 488

    Cased Set of German Percussion Single Shot Pistols by P...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Small English Flint Boxlock Pistol By Simons of London
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 489

    Small English Flint Boxlock Pistol By Simons of London

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Austrian Model 1870 Gasser Revolver
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 490

    Austrian Model 1870 Gasser Revolver

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Brass Frame English Tap Action Flintlock Pistol by T. Perrins
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 491

    Brass Frame English Tap Action Flintlock Pistol by T. P...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A Scarce Medium Sized Devisme Cartridge Revolver ca 1875
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 492

    A Scarce Medium Sized Devisme Cartridge Revolver ca 187...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A Scarce Devisme Cartridge Revolver ca 1875
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 493

    A Scarce Devisme Cartridge Revolver ca 1875

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A Fine Cased Set of Ebony Stocked Continental Dueling Pistols with Unusually Fine Accessories
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 494

    A Fine Cased Set of Ebony Stocked Continental Dueling P...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Rare and Very Fine Gilt Frame Cased Dumonthier Percussion Knife Pistol
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $6,500
    Lot 495

    Rare and Very Fine Gilt Frame Cased Dumonthier Percussi...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $6,500
  • Unusual Pair of Consecutive Numbered Etched and Engraved Lefaucheaux Model 1854 Revolvers
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $5,000
    Lot 496

    Unusual Pair of Consecutive Numbered Etched and Engrave...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $5,000
  • Cased Austrian Kriegsmarine (Navy) Model 1849 Officer's Percussion Revolver
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $6,000
    Lot 497

    Cased Austrian Kriegsmarine (Navy) Model 1849 Officer's...

    Est.
    $3,500 - $6,000
  • Good Cased and Unusual Self-Cocking Parlor Pistol by Caron
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 498

    Good Cased and Unusual Self-Cocking Parlor Pistol by Ca...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Cased Samuel Nock Percussion Single-Shot Pistols
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $6,000
    Lot 499

    Cased Samuel Nock Percussion Single-Shot Pistols

    Est.
    $3,000 - $6,000
  • Cased Set of Converted German Dueling Pistols with Barrels by Jacob Kuchenreuter
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 500

    Cased Set of Converted German Dueling Pistols with Barr...

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Scarce Pair of Devisme Cartridge Revolvers in Original Case
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 501

    Scarce Pair of Devisme Cartridge Revolvers in Original ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Fine and Unusually Complete Cased Set of Belgian Dueling Pistols by Lassence-Ronge (1842-1859)
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,500
    Lot 502

    Fine and Unusually Complete Cased Set of Belgian Duelin...

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,500
  • Elegant European Wheelock Holster Pistol
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $5,000
    Lot 503

    Elegant European Wheelock Holster Pistol

    Est.
    $2,500 - $5,000
  • Good and Unusually Large Dumonthier Double-Barreled Percussion Knife Pistol
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 504

    Good and Unusually Large Dumonthier Double-Barreled Per...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • ** Fine and Rare Bergmann Simplex Semi-Automatic Pistol
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 505

    ** Fine and Rare Bergmann Simplex Semi-Automatic Pistol...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Attractive and Unusual Composite Silver-Mounted German Flintlock Sword Pistol
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $5,000
    Lot 506

    Attractive and Unusual Composite Silver-Mounted German ...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $5,000
  • Very Fine Dumonthier Double-Barrel Percussion Knife Pistol
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 507

    Very Fine Dumonthier Double-Barrel Percussion Knife Pis...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Cased Pair of English Percussion Single-Shot Pistols by Squires
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 508

    Cased Pair of English Percussion Single-Shot Pistols by...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Cased Gastinne Renette Single-Shot Cartridge Pistol
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 509

    Cased Gastinne Renette Single-Shot Cartridge Pistol

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Cased Pair of Flintlock Boxlock Pistols by Daniel Ross of Edinburgh
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $6,500
    Lot 510

    Cased Pair of Flintlock Boxlock Pistols by Daniel Ross ...

    Est.
    $3,500 - $6,500
  • A Very Fine Exhibition Engraved Ivory Gripped Brunn Ladrige Magazine Pistol
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 511

    A Very Fine Exhibition Engraved Ivory Gripped Brunn Lad...

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Belgian Made LeMat Pinfire Revolver
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $6,000
    Lot 512

    Belgian Made LeMat Pinfire Revolver

    Est.
    $3,000 - $6,000
  • Pair of 19th Century Estonian Flintlock Holster Pistols by Kuhnlentz
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 513

    Pair of 19th Century Estonian Flintlock Holster Pistols...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • A Fine and Rare Cased Pair of Swiss Percussion Target Pistols
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 514

    A Fine and Rare Cased Pair of Swiss Percussion Target P...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Fine Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols by Rieger of München
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $7,500
    Lot 515

    Fine Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols by Rieger of Münc...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $7,500
  • Superb and Very Rare Cased English Percussion Pepperbox with Original Snap Bayonet
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 516

    Superb and Very Rare Cased English Percussion Pepperbox...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • Good Pair of Late 17th Century German Flintlock Holster Pistols by Hans Johann  Steinweg in Munchen
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 517

    Good Pair of Late 17th Century German Flintlock Holster...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Cased Colette Gravity Pistol
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,500
    Lot 518

    Cased Colette Gravity Pistol

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,500
  • Very Fine and Rare Model 1896 Bergmann Number 2 Folding Trigger Pistol
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 519

    Very Fine and Rare Model 1896 Bergmann Number 2 Folding...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Extremely Rare and Fine Unconverted Model 1873 Saxon Army Revolver ca. 1877
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 520

    Extremely Rare and Fine Unconverted Model 1873 Saxon Ar...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Extremely Rare Factory Engraved and Gilt Small Mauser Zig-Zag Revolver
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 521

    Extremely Rare Factory Engraved and Gilt Small Mauser Z...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Rare and Highly Desireable Lemat Cartridge Revolver
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 522

    Rare and Highly Desireable Lemat Cartridge Revolver

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • Very Fine and Rare Set of Swiss Flintlock Dueling Pistols in the Empire Style by F. Ulrich (1771-1845)
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 523

    Very Fine and Rare Set of Swiss Flintlock Dueling Pisto...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Cased Pair of Saw Handle Flintlock Pistols by Tirebuck of London
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,500
    Lot 524

    Cased Pair of Saw Handle Flintlock Pistols by Tirebuck ...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,500
  • Extremely Rare Early Repeating Pistol by Passler & Seidl in Wein
    Estimate
    $7,500 - $10,000
    Lot 525

    Extremely Rare Early Repeating Pistol by Passler & Seid...

    Est.
    $7,500 - $10,000

Auction Description

Arms and Armor Day 2: Live Auction by Cowan's Auctions
Cowan’s is pleased to offer for its May 2020 Arms and Armor auction an enviable collection of fine antique arms and military accessories. While the entire sale is indeed a showcase of rare and desirable items, several lots showcased in the May sale are of special interest to advanced collectors of fine arms. Specially featured is an incredibly rare #5 Holster Model “Texas” Paterson Revolver (Lot 48). These revolvers are rare to find in any condition and not only does this example retain some of its original finish, it also has the added bonus of showing matching serial numbers, even on the spare cylinder. Also featured in this sale are several one-in-a-lifetime opportunities, including a prohibitively rare Third Model Cofer Revolver (Lot 110), a unique Southern Percussion Revolver By V.G.H. Libeau (Lot 375), a remarkable double cased pair of silver and gilt Colt 1860 Army Revolvers, (Lot 376) and a factory engraved Winchester Big .50 Deluxe 1876 Short Rifle made especially for Sultan (later King) Fouad I of Egypt (Lot 295). This unique assembly of important arms also includes rare curio and oddity pieces unlike anything available for auction in recent times, featuring a magnificent Mauser Zig-Zag revolver with ivory grips (Lot 533), a very fine Thuer Conversion Colt 1860 Army Revolver (Lot 374), and a Rare and Desirable 25-Shot Guycot Chain Pistol (Lot 527). In keeping with Cowan’s place as the premier auction house for academic collectors and historians, we are pleased to offer selections from the collection Arthur Marsh. Representing a long career of passionate study and collecting, the collection of Arthur Marsh includes a large and very complete collection of U.S. aviation accouterments including high-quality flight helmets, pilot’s jackets, and badges (Lots 185-221, 223-224) representing the golden age of American military flight. Session II: Lots 286-567 (May 7 beginning at 10am ET) Read more
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$0 28.00
$250,001 23.00
$3,000,001 15.00

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$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

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Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful Bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial. - If there is no shipping amount on listed your invoice, you will need to make arrangements to pick up or ship your purchase through an alternative shipping company. Our shipping department can be contacted at 513.871.1670 (ext. 219) or email shipping@cowans.com. - Shipping charges include insurance for your order while in transit. If you have private insurance we will adjust your charge to include only packing and shipping. - Please allow 14 – 21 days after payment to package and ship your purchase as carefully as possible. Read more

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Cowan's Auctions Inc. Terms and Conditions of Sale By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”), Bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan’s retains the right to bar any Bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid. 1) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the Bidder’s agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of Bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. 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The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest Bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the “buyer”. If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more Bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful Bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold. 4) BUYER’S PREMIUM. (a) Buyer’s Premium for live “Antique and Modern Firearms” auctions; the Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 17.5% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $500,000, plus 10% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $500,000. 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(b) As a registered telephone bidder, Bidders are aware the bidding begin at the minimum of one half of the low estimate. (c) Telephone Bidders are advised to indicate an “insurance bid”, which amount will become an absentee bid, pursuant to the absentee bidding process set forth above, if Cowan’s cannot reach the Bidder by telephone for a particular indicated lot. (d) Telephone Bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism. (e) Cowan’s sells about 100 lots per hour, so telephone Bidders should plan accordingly. Cowan’s will attempt to reach each telephone Bidder, but Cowan’s is in no way responsible for missed calls. 11) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through our website; additionally, Cowan’s may post certain auctions on Bidsquare (bidsquare.com) or Proxibid (proxibid.com). There may be terms which apply solely to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan’s is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any Bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction. 12) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan’s will automatically adjust any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments. For Bids Falling Between Bidding Increment $0-500 $25 $501-1,000 $50 $1,001-3,000 $100 $3,001-5,000 $250 $5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction. AFTER THE AUCTION 13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition. 14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone, by internet, or who are absentee Bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full and the payment has cleared. Payments must be made with cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card or wire transfers. Bidders from outside the continental United States are required to pay via wire transfer unless previously known to Cowan’s. For Fine Jewelry, Coin and Currency, and Fine Silver auctions, Bidders previously unknown to Cowan’s may purchase up to $1,000 via credit card with the remaining balance settled via cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card or wire transfers. PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 3% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance. Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction. Cowan’s may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney’s fees incurred by Cowan’s to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law. 15) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax. 16) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan’s will authorize the shipment of purchased items usually within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion Cowan’s Auctions. Cowan’s is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property. ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS. Cowan’s will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location other than within the United States. Buyers outside the United States must make their own shipping arrangements taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm. Property made of or containing certain plant or animal materials, such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, baleen, tortoiseshell, etc., may require a license or certificate before exportation from the United States and importation to another country. If a purchase contains these materials, the Buyer must check the government wildlife import requirements in the countries from which and to which the item is being shipped prior to bidding. Since the export and import licenses are independently issued by the countries of origin and destination, obtaining one does not guarantee that you can obtain the other. Purchasers are responsible for making timely payments on items won at auction, even if a license is delayed or denied. 17) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful Bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial. 18) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY AND CANCELLATION OF SALE. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to remove purchased property. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 90 days after the auction date, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, and/or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan’s costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan’s. Copyright © 2018 Cowan’s Auctions