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Historic Firearms and Early Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction - Day 2

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  • Heavy Percussion Bench Rifle
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 97

    Heavy Percussion Bench Rifle

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Halfstock Underhammer Rifle
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 98

    Halfstock Underhammer Rifle

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Western Saddle by N. Porter Phoenix, Ariz
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 145

    Western Saddle by N. Porter Phoenix, Ariz

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • **Hunter Arms Company Double-Barrel Shotgun
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 168

    **Hunter Arms Company Double-Barrel Shotgun

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • **Winchester Model 64 Rifle
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 182

    **Winchester Model 64 Rifle

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • **Rare Winchester Model 69A Match Rifle
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,100
    Lot 191

    **Rare Winchester Model 69A Match Rifle

    Est.
    $700 - $1,100
  • **Stevens Favorite
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 198

    **Stevens Favorite

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • **Stevens Crack Shot Rifle
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 199

    **Stevens Crack Shot Rifle

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Lefever H Grade Double Barrel Shotgun
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 201

    Lefever H Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Winchester Model 40 Semiautomatic Shotgun
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 278

    Winchester Model 40 Semiautomatic Shotgun

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Lot of Four M-Series Bayonets
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 344

    Lot of Four M-Series Bayonets

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • German Luftwaffe Officer's Sword
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 345

    German Luftwaffe Officer's Sword

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Lot Of Six Angular Bayonets
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 346

    Lot Of Six Angular Bayonets

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • M89 Prussian Infantry Officer's Sword
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 355

    M89 Prussian Infantry Officer's Sword

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Militia Musket
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 500

    Militia Musket

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Militia Musket
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 501

    Militia Musket

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Model 1777 French Musket
    Estimate
    $750 - $1,200
    Lot 502

    Model 1777 French Musket

    Est.
    $750 - $1,200
  • French M-1777 Flintlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 503

    French M-1777 Flintlock Pistol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Revolutionary War Militia Sword
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 504

    Revolutionary War Militia Sword

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Early Mushroom Pommel Militia sword
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 505

    Early Mushroom Pommel Militia sword

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Gendarmerie des Ports Single-Shot Flintlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 506

    Gendarmerie des Ports Single-Shot Flintlock Pistol

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Composite Flintlock Musket
    Estimate
    $450 - $550
    Lot 507

    Composite Flintlock Musket

    Est.
    $450 - $550
  • U.S. M1808 Miles Contract Musket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 508

    U.S. M1808 Miles Contract Musket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Militia Fowler
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 509

    Militia Fowler

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Independent Maker US 1808 Contract Musket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 510

    Independent Maker US 1808 Contract Musket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Flintlock Officer's Fusil
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 511

    Flintlock Officer's Fusil

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Militia Musket
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 512

    Militia Musket

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Independent Manufacture U.S. Model 1795 Flintlock Musket
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 513

    Independent Manufacture U.S. Model 1795 Flintlock Muske...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • U.S. Model 1812 Conversion Percussion Musket
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 514

    U.S. Model 1812 Conversion Percussion Musket

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • French Reconverted an XIII Flintlock Pistol.
    Estimate
    $750 - $1,000
    Lot 515

    French Reconverted an XIII Flintlock Pistol.

    Est.
    $750 - $1,000
  • Early Militia Infantry Officer Sword With Eagle Pommel
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 516

    Early Militia Infantry Officer Sword With Eagle Pommel

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Lot of Two Dirks
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 517

    Lot of Two Dirks

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • War of 1812 Powder Horn from Fort Erie
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 519

    War of 1812 Powder Horn from Fort Erie

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • New England Militia Musket by Ashmore
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 520

    New England Militia Musket by Ashmore

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • U.S. Model 1816 Johnson Contract Flintlock Musket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 521

    U.S. Model 1816 Johnson Contract Flintlock Musket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • New England Militia Musket
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 522

    New England Militia Musket

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • New England Militia Musket
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 523

    New England Militia Musket

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Flintlock New England Militia Musket
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 524

    Flintlock New England Militia Musket

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • New England Militia Fowler
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 525

    New England Militia Fowler

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • U.S. Model 1840 Flintlock Musket by Springfield
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 526

    U.S. Model 1840 Flintlock Musket by Springfield

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Composite Harpers Ferry Model 1816  Flintlock Musket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 528

    Composite Harpers Ferry Model 1816 Flintlock Musket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1816 Flintlock Musket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 529

    U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1816 Flintlock Musket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • U.S. Ames Model 1842 Box Lock Navy Pistol
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,100
    Lot 530

    U.S. Ames Model 1842 Box Lock Navy Pistol

    Est.
    $900 - $1,100
  • U.S. Model M-1836 Flintlock Pistol by Johnson
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 531

    U.S. Model M-1836 Flintlock Pistol by Johnson

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • US M-1819 Flintlock Pistol by North
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 532

    US M-1819 Flintlock Pistol by North

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • U.S. Model 1832 Ames Artillery Short Sword
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 533

    U.S. Model 1832 Ames Artillery Short Sword

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Prussian 1809 Potsdam Musket
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 534

    Prussian 1809 Potsdam Musket

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Prussian 1809 Potsdam Musket
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 535

    Prussian 1809 Potsdam Musket

    Est.
    $500 - $700

Auction Description

Historic Firearms and Early Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction - Day 2 by Cowan's Auctions

Cowan's two-day Fall Firearms and Historic Militaria auction features two days of high-quality historical items. This auction will include items from the collections of Richard Hill III, Neil Ferrell, Mike James, and Vincent Rausch, including early American martial long arms and pistols, and an impressive variety of Winchester rifles and carbines. 

Day Two includes a wide range of excellent Winchester rifles, pistols, and edged weapons.  Items such as an Ames marked Dahlgren bayonet (Lot 588), Springfield marked iron-guard 1880 bowie knife (Lot 614) and two German Luftwaffe swords (Lots 703, 704) represent some of the best offerings of historic edged weapons of the day.  These fine items are accompanied by a selection of Winchester sporting arms such as an exceptional 1894 saddle ring carbine (Lot 970), sure to attract any collector looking to complete their collection.  Also featured are several high-quality Remington hunting rifles (Lots 1092, 1093, 1094) , as well as an array handguns from the legendary Smith and Wesson trademark.

Auction
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 - 10:00 am ET
Thursday, November 2, 2017 - 10:00 am ET

Preview
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - 12:00 to 5:00 pm

Contact
Jack Lewis
firearms@cowans.com
513-871-1670 x227

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

Bid Increments

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$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

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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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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.

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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.

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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.


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