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  • Cutlery Handle Bowie Knife Marked AKXLN 
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 741

    Cutlery Handle Bowie Knife Marked AKXLN 

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Colt Model 1849 Percussion Revolver 
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 742

    Colt Model 1849 Percussion Revolver 

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Remington New Model Army Conversion Revolver 
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 743

    Remington New Model Army Conversion Revolver 

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • US Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company Boston Sword 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 744

    US Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company Boston Sword 

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Colt Marked Powder Flask 
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 745

    Colt Marked Powder Flask 

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • US Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Sword 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 746

    US Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Sword 

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver 
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 747

    Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver 

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Special Model 1861 Contract Rifled Musket by Amoskeag Mfg. Co. 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 748

    Special Model 1861 Contract Rifled Musket by Amoskeag M...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Philadelphia Deringer Single-Shot Pistol 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 749

    Philadelphia Deringer Single-Shot Pistol 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Militia Sword Ca.1870 with Scabbard 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 750

    Militia Sword Ca.1870 with Scabbard 

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Model of a Confederate Whitworth 12-Pounder Breech Loading Field Rifle with Limber 
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 751

    Model of a Confederate Whitworth 12-Pounder Breech Load...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Civil War GAR Sword 
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 752

    Civil War GAR Sword 

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • US Model 1816 Percussion Conversion Single Shot Pistol by North 
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 753

    US Model 1816 Percussion Conversion Single Shot Pistol ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Colt 1st Model 1848 Dragoon Percussion Revolver 
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 754

    Colt 1st Model 1848 Dragoon Percussion Revolver 

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Allen 1st Model Grafton Single-Shot Percussion Pistol 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 755

    Allen 1st Model Grafton Single-Shot Percussion Pistol 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • US Civil War Commissary Officer's Sword 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 756

    US Civil War Commissary Officer's Sword 

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Remington Model 1863 Zouave Contract Rifle 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 757

    Remington Model 1863 Zouave Contract Rifle 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • US Model 1816 Remington-Maynard Conversion  
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 758

    US Model 1816 Remington-Maynard Conversion  

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Confederate P-53 Enfield Rifle 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 759

    Confederate P-53 Enfield Rifle 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Trap Gun for Gophers, Moles and other Rodents
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 759

    Trap Gun for Gophers, Moles and other Rodents

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • US Harpers Ferry Model 1816 Percussion Conversion Musket 
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 760

    US Harpers Ferry Model 1816 Percussion Conversion Muske...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • US Civil War Belgian Model 1844/60 Import Musket 1861 
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 761

    US Civil War Belgian Model 1844/60 Import Musket 1861 

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Ethan Allen Percussion Target Rifle 
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 762

    Ethan Allen Percussion Target Rifle 

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Confederate Louisiana Import P-53 Enfield Rifle 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 763

    Confederate Louisiana Import P-53 Enfield Rifle 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Pettenigille Patent Hammerless Percussion Relvolver 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 764

    Pettenigille Patent Hammerless Percussion Relvolver 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • US Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 765

    US Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • US Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 766

    US Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • US Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Officer's Sword by Ames 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 767

    US Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Officer's Sword b...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Copy of a Confederate 1840 Heavy Cavalry Sword With Scabbard 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 768

    Copy of a Confederate 1840 Heavy Cavalry Sword With Sca...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Double-Barrel Side-by-Side Percussion Shotgun 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 769

    Double-Barrel Side-by-Side Percussion Shotgun 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun by James Walsh 
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 770

    Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun by James Walsh 

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Model 1817 Contract Rifle by Derringer Converted to Percussion 
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,400
    Lot 772

    Model 1817 Contract Rifle by Derringer Converted to Per...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,400
  • Belgian Percussion Double-Barrel Combination Rifle/Shotgun  
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 773

    Belgian Percussion Double-Barrel Combination Rifle/Shot...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun J.S. Borenam 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 774

    Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun J.S. Borenam 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 775

    Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Double-Barrel Side-by-Side Percussion Shotgun By Parker 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 776

    Double-Barrel Side-by-Side Percussion Shotgun By Parker...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by W. Richards 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 777

    Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by W. Richards 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun by W. M. Moore 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 778

    Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun by W. M. Moore 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 779

    Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 780

    Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 781

    Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 783

    Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Plains Rifle Made by A. Stalcup
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 784

    Plains Rifle Made by A. Stalcup

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 784

    Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 785

    Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Double-Barrel Side-by-Side Percussion Shotgun 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 786

    Double-Barrel Side-by-Side Percussion Shotgun 

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Bayonet Lug, Possibly Confederate 
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 787

    Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Bayonet Lug, Poss...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Dean 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 788

    Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Dean 

    Est.
    $150 - $300

Auction Description

Historic Firearms and Early Militaria, Day 2 by Cowan's Auctions

Cowan's and Little John's Major Spring Historic Firearms and Early Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction

The second day of our Historic Firearms and Militaria will feature over 600 lots of rifles, pistols, uniforms, shotguns, powderhorns, Bowie knives and accoutrements. Important historic weapons come to the auction block and competitive bidding is expected for this sale. 

Preview:
Monday, April 25, 2016: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, April 26, 2016: 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Wednesday, April 27, 2016: 8:00 - 10:00 AM

Auction:
Day One - Tuesday, April 26, 2016: 10:00 AM ET
Day Two - Wednesday, April 27, 2016: 10:00 AM ET

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Cowan's Auctions
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States

dawnie@cowans.com

Phone:+15138711670

Fax:513-871-8670

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 28.00
$250,001 23.00
$3,000,001 15.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $25
$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

Shipping Info

SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items. Shipments usually occur within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS Ground service. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's Auctions, Inc.. 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.

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Terms & Conditions

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) REGISTRATION. All bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan's, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid Visa or MasterCard. By registering with Cowan's or submitting an absentee bid form, an individual registrant authorizes Cowan's to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan's, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant's participation in the bidding process.

2) 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. All bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Ohio.

3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. 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 "Antique and Modern Firearms" auctions: The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 20% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 15% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000.

(b) Buyer's Premium for "Decorative Art," "Fine Jewelry and Timepieces," "American History," "American Indian and Western Art" and any other specialized auctions. The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 23% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 18% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000.

5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES. Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan's retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the seller of the lot and Cowan's. In the case of reserved lots, the seller has authorized Cowan's to bid on seller's behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate.

6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Cowan's makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after bidder's receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan's shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty.

Except as provided in the immediately proceeding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD "AS IS," without any representations or warranties by Cowan's or the seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalogue or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan's makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan's does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalogue descriptions may be approximate.

7) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP.

 "By" or "Maker/Artist" - in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated

 "Attributed to" - in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated

 "Signed" or "Marked" - in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker

 "Bearing the signature (or mark) of" - in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated

 "Circle of" - in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker

 "School of" - in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker

 "Manner of" - in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker

 "After" - in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker

8) INSPECTION. Except for On-Line Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan's website, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan's directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan's does not warrant the condition of any item. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan's and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan's.

ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING

Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan's shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet.

9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via mail, fax, email and on Cowan's website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed to Cowan's need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins.

An absentee bidder unknown to Cowan's may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan's a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid.

All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee bidder only if necessary. Cowan's does not accept "buy bids," or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee bidder, the floor bid will be honored.

10) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through Bidsquare.com. There may be terms which apply 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.

11) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan's will automatically reduce 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

12) BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and 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.

13) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The discounted "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. U.S. bidders may pay with cash, personal check, money order, bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. Credit cards are accepted on an auction-by-auction basis - please contact the office prior to bidding in the auction to confirm payment options. Bidders unknown to Cowan's may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information. Cowan's reserves the right to hold a purchased lot until a check has cleared.

PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 2% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance.

Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone 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. By signing the absentee bid form or placing a bid by telephone, an absentee bidder authorizes Cowan's to charge the Purchase Price for each lot for which such bidder is the successful bidder to the credit card number provided by telephone or on the absentee bid form, unless payment in full or alternative payment instruction is received 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.

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.

14) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax.

15) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items, which usually ship 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 of Cowan's. 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: Jewelry can be shipped internationally but cannot be insured.

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 you are purchasing items that contain these materials, you need to 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.

FIREARMS: Cowan's Auctions, Inc. strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to know and comply with all state firearms regulations. If you have any questions regarding the requirements for the purchase of a firearm, please check with your local dealer or call the Firearms department at 513.871.1670 (ext. 227).

Cowan's is happy to provide a shipping estimate in advance of the auction. Please contact Cowan's Auctions by email at shipping@cowans.com, or call 513.871.1670 (ext. 219).

16) 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.

17) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan's has not received shipping instructions within 21 days after the auction date, a $10 per item per day storage fee may be charged to the buyer.

18) CANCELLATION OF SALE. If purchased property remains in the custody of Cowan's for a period of 60 days following the auction, Cowan's may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, 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.

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