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			PRISTINE 1890 REMINGTON S.A. Simply the best that exists. Unfired, virtually mint in every respect. This example bears a two digit serial number and the .44 cal. markings is on the left side of the barrel instead of the left frame. This has been observed only on the first 100 or so produced. If you want the finest, look no further. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			REMINGTON .41 CAL. OVER & UNDER DERINGER A spectacular example with the Remington Arms Co. address (A very rare variation as the address has the lower case "o" in the Co.)this beautiful blued example seldom survives with so much bright shiny finish. The only finish missing is in the areas where the arm has been handled on the backstrap and butt with some flaking on the frame and some slight wear on the sides of the muzzle. I have had a few of these over many years however this is one of the best I have encountered. M.O.P. grips as new. PRICE $4,000.00 Click here to ask us about this item.

			REMINGTON (2Line) O/U DERINGER This example is a close second to the one above. Although they appear black here the grips are the original Rosewood in very fine condition. The nickel remaining is about 96-97% and the original blue has turned dark but most remains. Again this would be hard to improve on. PRICE $2,950.00 Click here to ask us about this item.

			REMINGTON (MARTIAL) NEW MODEL NAVY CONVERSION This model in original cap & ball configuration is one of the hardest to locate in fine original condition. The total production of Navy models was only about 40,000 and the first twenty were mostly to fill orders to the U.S. government for the Civil War and most were well used. The balance were primarily converted to cartridge both those produced near the end of the war & those after the war. During that short period of time the U.S. Governmanet ordered 1000 guns chanbered in .38 C.F. All known examples of this conversion are .38 R.F. except for the Government purchase. They bear no inspector's markings. Few collectors are aware of this order which was uncovered by research into the archives. This particular example retains about 70% of the original re-finish done at the time of conversion and #27 which was also added at that time. It is an exceptional example of this rare production and would have been priced higher, however the grips are replacements of the period of use. Accompanying this beautiful arm is an early original holster for this model with fine doeskin lining & decorated with hide which has the hair left on & what appears to be tiny pieces of red & blue trade cloth or wool. The overall in excellent plus condition. Both items are unique. 1. S O L D 2. Slim Jim Holster $3,950.00 Click here to ask us about this item.

			HISTORIC DERRINGER AND BOWIE Once again we are pleased to offer this unique pair which are authintically inscribed "Senator J.P. Jones, Gold Hill, Nevada". The derringer is a .41 cal. Remington with two line address in fine original condition with original Ivory grips circa 1870's and the Bowie is by "Manson" Sheffield also in fine condition. Jones was a mine guard, a miner, a sherrif and a high stakes poker player and well known and repsected in Gold Hill, Nevada which is now pretty well a ghost town. From this locale he was elected to the U.S. Senate and spent many years trying to get his "Silver Standard" proposal accepted in place of the existing "Gold Standard". Of course he never succeeded. This group was selected by the curator of the "Cody Firearms Museum" at the time (Howard Maddus) along with executive members of the Remington Society,to be displayed on a poster to advertise the display presented by the "The Remington Society of America" at Cody, Wyoming. A copy is included. P R I C E $11,750.00 Click here to ask us about this item.

			FINE BLUED 1875 REMINGTON Probably the total production of blued 1875's does not exceed 15% of the produced. Of those 7,500 perhaps 1,000 have survived. Of those I would rate this example in the top 1%. It retains 100% bright case colors on the hammer and loading gate. The bright blue is 90%+ with dulling primarily on the grip straps. The bore is bright & this marvelous specimen may not have ever been fired. The grips are excellent with a deep .44W on the left side. This is the earliest production with a pinched front sight. The later production bore a bright blade sight. Absolutely completely original and impossible to improve on.. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			Boxed Double Derringer Set Description goes here. Price: $0.00 Click here to ask us about this item.

			REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY WITH NO EVIDENCE OF HAVING BEEN FIRED This superb example has 90%+ original deep blue finish (which we had to overexpose to pick up detail)with only a couple of small areas of roughness and a grey patch on the address portion which someone has lightly cleaned. I doubt there would be more than ten better examples in existence. Mechanically it is perfect. The serial numbers all match #68681 indicating manufacture in April of 1864. The grips are a perfect fit with no discoloration and only minor handling marks with a perfect cartouche. A wonderful addition to any collection. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			"ETCHED PANEL" COLT S.A. " NEW YORK ENGRAVED " This is one of 5 guns shipped to "Hartley & Graham" on Oct. 11/1883. They were sent "Soft" with grips unlisted. This beautiful example was then "New York" engraved (meaning that H & G had the work done by one of the well known engravers in the area such as "Nimske") and they then fitted it with Ivory grips. By doing this they were able to supply deluxe examples at a better price than "Factory Engraved" ones. This gun has extensive engraving including scrolls to the end of the barrel and on the loading gate. The finish is bright nickel with well in excess of 95% remaining. The only loss being to the grip straps & minor freckling in some of the cylinder flutes. It appears virtually unfired. This is an exceptional example in all ways, suitable for the finest collection or museum. We have a copy of the cover of the CADA Journal picturing this very piece in 1991 and a receipt wherein it was sold for $26,000 in 1997. E-mail for more detailed photo's. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			EARLY COLT .45 S.A.A. " NEW YORK ENGRAVED " This while similar to the above example has many differences. It was shipped along with 50 others to John P. Moores & Sons in N.Y., N.Y. on Dec. 30/1876 (Serial in the 30,xxx range) blue, stocks not listed. The bright nickel finish has about 95%+ remaining, with loss mostly on top of frame and side of ejector rod housing indicating holster use. There is some minor freckling on the end of the barrel and in the cylinder flutes. Overall, this is another superb example with old Ivory grips that are probably not original to this gun but have several age cracks on the bottom. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			MINT MODEL 1836 JOHNSON FLINTLOCK PISTOL There were approx. 18,000 of this model mfg. between 1836 and 1844, however most were altered to percussion leaving a limited number in original flint. This magnificent specimen is dated 1842 and remains in near perfect, and I believe unfired condition. These were produced in the bright and while it may have been slightly cleaned there is no evidence of this. All markings and cartouches are correct, crisp and original. A medallion with the #20 has been installed on the right side of the stock and must be from a museum or private collection which may explain the remarkeable condition of this arm. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			FROM THE STAGECOACH MUSEUM COLLECTION A New York Engraved 1875 Remington Frontier pictured in the book that was printed at the time of the purchase of the collection. A copy of this book accompanies the gun. This example is a nickled gun with signs of original finish in the protected areas and most remaining on the web and trigger guard, 44-40 calibre and deep colored, varnished, walnut grips. The engraving was done by the same engraver who did the 1890 pictured elsewhere on this site. Engraving is crisp and clear with age patina in the recesses. The owner of the museum concentrated heavily on guns from the old west. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			DELUXE ENGRAVED 1875 REMINGTON (BLUED) We often see the remark "Factory Engraved" used in the description of an antique gun that has been embellished such as this one has. In actual fact few manufacturer's other than Colt had their own engravers on staff making the term inappropriate in my opinion. For this reason we refer to them as original engraved meaning engraved during original manufacture prior to being blued or plated. Most were done by a variety of masters in the New York area thus the term "New York Engraved". This is the only blued example I have encountered in over 40 years of collecting. It was obtained from "Mrs. Elsie Jackson" of "Jackson Arms in Dallas" and she told me it was her favourite. She was serious and I can see why. It does not have much original blue left other than in the protected areas however the surface is basically a grey patina with all of the engraving retaining crisp, sharp edges. The mechanics are fine, the grips are professionally made Ivory replacements which have been on this beautiful example for many years and bear an aged patina. A wonderful S.A. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			COLT S.A.A.- ETCHED PANEL-SHIPPED TO LAS VEGAS, TERRITORY OF NEW MEXICO Comes with Colt letter which states - Serial No. 123,206, Caliber-44/40,barrel-7 1/2", Finish-blue, Type of Stocks- Rubber, Shipped to-Manzanares & Co.,Address- Las Vegas, Territory of New Mexico, Date of Shipment-August 19,1887, Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment-50. Showing care and use this desireable S.A. still retains the original eagle grips showing wear but still in fine condition. The finish overall is a smooth grey with some dings and nicks but with all markings sharp and clear and with a reasonably visible etched panel. There is slight original blue in protected areas and the case coloring has silvered. This is an excellent example of a real cowboy gun with a superb letter. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			REMINGTON ZIG-ZAG DERINGER Have you ever examined one of these? This rare pepperbox was designed by one of Remington's most inovative inventors Wm. Elliot and was produced in 1861-2 in a quantity of less than 1,000. With normal survival rate of 10%, less than 100 exist to-day in any condition. Of interest to novelty, deringer, as well as Remington collectors they are seldom on the market for sale. This example is all original with just a couple of tiny chips in the original brown composition grips and the finish while turning a pleasing plumb brown remains to about 30-40%. Markings were faint but are clear and sharp. The caliber is .22 & the barrel holds 6 rounds. Truly unique and impossible to find. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			Near New Condition COLT #3 DERINGER A .41 Caliber, single shot deringer said to have been a favorite with gamblers carried in their vest pockets and ladies of the evening carried in their garters, this small arm packed a lethal load for it's time. Our example has seen great care and little use with most of the wear to the sides of the barrel and a minute area on the side of the silver plated frame. Most of the bright shiny blue remains on the barrel and 98% of the silver plate remains on the frame as does all of the varnish on the grips. The underside of the barrel bears English proofs which would indicate the English Agency as the point of sale. A superb addition to any collection.. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			EXCEPTIONAL EARLY MODEL MANHATTEN POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER Description goes here. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			EXCEPTIONAL EARLY ADAMS PATENT REVOLVER OF 1851 Appears identical to example pictured on page 264 of "British Military Firearms 1650-1850" by Howard L. Blackmore except this example has beautiful original engraving to the sides of the frame, backstrap and trigger guard. It is serial # 109 and is marked on the top barrel flat "Deane, Adams & Deane, 50 King Williams St. London Bridge" Retaining 95% bright blue to the frame and barrel assembly with the cylinder blue having mostly flaked and faded this is the earliest D.A. (Self-cocking) revolver, .54 bore (approx. .44 cal), with no hammer spur, and was made in 1851. The side of the frame is marked Adams Patent No 9454R. The bore is mint as are the finely checkered walnut grips. Blackmore also refers to this model in talking about an exhibition in which Samuel Colt participated and Adams example was far superior to Colt's. It is also known that some of these did make it to the U.S. before the Civil War. It is known one such example was carried by "Eugene Frederick Lykes" a confederate who was killed at the battle of 7 Pines. Seldom do we see such an early example offered for sale. It should be cased. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO., (WARNER'S PATENT BELT MODEL) While lacking great condition this example makes up for it in rarity with "Flayderman #7A-104" stating production at only 100. Serial # 35 was manufactured circa 1851, bears the "Warner's Patent Jan. 1851" on the right side with about 50% legible and the rest having been warn away from use. Suprisingly the cylinder bears all of the etched panel scene. There is no finish remaining with the metal bearing a grey patina. All appears to be original and mechanically good. It is .31 cal, 6 shot with the longest barrel produced which is 6". Certainly a very acceptable representative of this super rare arm. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			1875 REMINGTON (EARLY PRODUCTION) A Remington .44 calibre, being the first production by the company. This example is well used and in need of minor repairs. Original finish was blue with traces remaining in protected areas but mostly turned to a smooth brown patina. The hand that turns the cylinder needs adjustment or a new spring and the cylinder retaining rod screw is missing but easily repaired or replaced. The grips appear to be original but probably not to this gun. Serial number is 3361 and these were not batch numbered. The bore is dark but should clean. The ammunition for this example is very scarce to-day. A good example of a cowboy gun to display in a period holster and priced reasoneable. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			REMINGTON (2 Line) O/U DERINGER This is the finest example of this model we have ever handled or seen.It has 99% original nickel and about 90%+ original bright blue on the hammer, Barrel catch lever and screws and mint pearls. The bores are bright and appears to be unfired. It is hard to even find any scratches to the surface. You will not find better. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			PERSONAL COLT S.A.A. & MAKER MARKED HOLSTER OF "MR. JIM HART" FOUNDER OF THE "HART RANCH" NEAR BILLINGS, MONTANA, WITH HISTORY This very special rig was obtained from the family by a dealer who in turn sold it to me a few years ago. It is just as Hart left it in very fine overall condition. It comes with colt letter which states "Serial No. 94649, Caliber .45/c, Barrel Length not listed, (but is 7 1/2") Finish Nickel,Type of Stocks Rubber,Shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company, Address Chicago, Illinois, Date of Shipment August 28,1883, Number of same Type Guns in Shipment 3." The gun shows moderate use but has been well cared for. Mechanically excellent and the bore should clean to very good with most of the rifling very distinct. The exterior finish shows mostly holster wear on the left side of the barrel and right side of the ejector housing as well as about 60% of the cylinder and the loading gate. Overall finish remaining is about 75%. The original eagle grips are near mint. The fine double loop "Territorial" Holster is marked "Rockwell and Torey Billings M.T." who are listed as being in business from the early 1880's. It is fine condition and was made without toe plug. This outfit comes with an article titled "Story of the Hart Ranch or the Old TI. A wonderful find with superb provinence. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			DELUXE REMINGTON 1875 NEW MODEL ARMY The famous Moldenhauer collection did not contain an original engraved 1875 never mind a Deluxe example obviously because of their scarcity. This example is silver plated on the frame & barrel with 98%+ on the barrel and 75%+ on the frame with a small area of roughness on the left side of the frame possibily caused from holster use perhaps with some dirt or sand.The cylinder, web and hammer have a gold wash. The original mother of pearl grips with floral carved decoration are the ultimate used on only the finest arms of the period. This beautiful Frontier piece will make an outstanding addition to any private or museum collection. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			SCOTTISH BRASS FLINTLOCK An all brass bodied Flintlock with bag style grip made by T. Murdoch. This beautiful little gun measures approvimately 9" overall and is dated on the backstrap 1784 under what appears to be the initials TL. Not many specimens are found dated. It has a belt hook on the left side and the overall is finely engraved. The half cock does not hold but otherwise in fine working condition. An excellent example for the discriminating collector. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			Early (1876) COLT .45 SINGLE ACTION ARMY Also known as the "Peacemaker" this was the favorite among early peace officers and since most of the early production was for the U.S. Government not many of the early civilian models were made or survived. This fine example was shipped to New York in 1876 and was stored in a beautiful slim jim holster with a Texas maker's logo imprinted in it for many years. It is completely original and has never been tampered with. A true "Attic condition" piece. There is considerable original bright shiny blue in the protected areas with the balance turning a mottled brown to grey. Extremely hard to find this decent anymore. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			REMINGTON MODEL 1888 It is thought that total production of this Model was slightly above 500. There is a transition number on the underside of the barrel & on top of the web which match. It was placed in these locations at the factory at the time they took the balance of the 1875's and converted them by cutting away a portion of the we & shortening the barrel. It was probably begun in 1887 after E. Remington & Sons went into bankruptcy and after Schyler, Hartley & Graham took over the Co. but before the new Co. under Remington Arms Co. was formed in 1890. I found an advertisement for this Model in an 1888 Hartley & Graham catalogue showing an 1875 and showing this model below it as a New Model Pocket Army. It has since been labelled the Model 1888 by collectors. This original nickel example is in very fine condition with approx. 90% remaining. The grips while original Remington wood grips are replacements to this gun. I do have a couple of original pairs of Ivory grips which could be added for an agreed upon extra. This Model has become very hard to locate in any kind of condition. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			FACTORY CONVERSION OF THE REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY This conversion started life as an original engraved cap & ball revolver with original Ivory grips. It was later converted at the factory & refinished. I believe that it was silver plated with a gold washed cylinder. It has had a tremendous amount of use since then & the finish is now just grey metal. The original engraving except for the cylinder has been freshened to give a pleasing appearance of how this beautiful old gun looked originally. It is truly indicative of an original work of art that has served well throughout the years. Seldom do we see an original engraved conversion. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			"SAMUEL B. LEWIS" INSPECTED CAVALRY COLT S.A.A. Records indicate that only 300 S.A.'s were inspected by this man and only 18 were recorded by Mr. John Kopec as of May 97 when he completed his examination of this the scarcest of all Cavalry Colt S.A.'s. In part Mr. Kopec says "In looking over this reolver it is my opinion that it is totally original in every respect. It is an outstanding example of a rare Lewis ordnance sub-inspected revolver. The remnant "SBL" cartouche on the left grip panel is particularly outstanding, as the survival rate of this grip marking is extremely low." He also supplied an appraisal at that time of $ 18,000.00. Copies of his letter and appraisal accompany this outstanding example. There is also a verbal history that this gun came from the estate of one of the pallbearers of Sheriff John Macdonald who served in Iowa. It was said that the pallbearer obtained it from John Macdonald's widow. While this has not yet been proven it is known that most of the Lewis inspected guns went to Iowa for use in the Militia. Further research could prove interesting and information on MacDonald is also included. A great rarity S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			INSCRIBED & ENGRAVED 1890 REMINGTON S.A. The inscription along the left side of the barrel near the end reads "Presented to Tom Horn by his friend John Coble". The Gun Report carried an article authored by the late Ron Ogan in which he indicates that he believed the inscription to be real. The overall gun is in excellent condition and has been professionally engraved in the "New York" style at some time after it's manufacture. None of the original blue finish remains however all markings are sharp & clear. The ivory grips show age and a beautiful patina with some age cracks showing on the bottom. I have several books written about Tom Horn and one mentions a white handled gun he was carrying. Dean Krakel the author of the book titled "The Saga of Tom Horn" told me that John Coble was like a father to Horn and such a gift would not surprise him. While all this is positive it still remains that no proof exists to confirm or discredit the inscription. This being the case one cannot justify a premium in the price of this arm and it is being offerred as an excellent example of a finely engraved and rare Remington. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			INSCRIBED "MADAM'S GUN' Insribed "Lilly Caldwell, Waco, TX" this pristine little revolver is the "Bulldog" model produced by "FOREHAND & WADSWORTH" and is so marked. This one is circa 1880's and was purchased from the "Gaines de Graffenreid" collection which was auctioned several years ago. It comes in a period casing which is relined along with an oil bottle & full box of appropriate for the period, original Remington cartridges.. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			EARLY PERCUSSION REVOLVER SCOTTISH DEALER MARKED "CAMPBELL, GLASGOW" Another early percussion revolver which is not maker marked but dealer marked could with research turn out to be by a scottish maker. It is .36 cal., 5 shot, with a 4 3/4" barrel and is serial # 935 on the left frame. The grips are checkered walnut in near new condition but not as delicately checkered as the other examples we show above. There are also some engraved panels on the frame, TG and backstrap and butt plate, but none on the barrel. Unusual features which might help identify the maker are round cylinder stops, a removeable plate on the left side of the frame to gain access to the mechanism, a very unusual post type rammer retaining device. It is single action with a rammer of much smaller diameter than the chambers. The finish retains small amounts of dull blue but has mostly turned brown and grey. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			REMINGTON BEALS ARMY (CIVILIAN) To the Remington collector this model is almost as rare as the Walker is to the Colt collector. We are offering for sale serial number 362 which was manufactured prior to supplying the U.S. government with approximately 1,000 of these in the first contract. It had a crude repair to the high hammer spur but we were able to obtain an original hammer (not a copy) which is consistant with the original finish. This exception example with a smooth brown patina overall and excellent original grips would be almost impossible to duplicate.. The bore is dirty but shows rifling. This example is in very good working condition with much original blue on the underside of the loading lever, and has a clear sharp barrel address as well as all the proper factory inspection marks. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			BRITISH MADE 'TRANTER' DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER This revolver retains about 15% original blue finish turning brown in some areas. The metal is smooth with no signs of rough handling or pitting and nicely scroll engraved on the frame,barrel, trigger guard and butt cap. The grips are Rosewood and finely checkered again in very fine condition. The serial number appears on the right side of the frame just below the cylinder and is 18916T probably mfg. about 1861. It is a five shot .442 calibre percussion mechanism. The top of the barrel is marked "J. Blanche and son, Grace Church St., London" who was a Military Arms dealer and exporter at the time. The barrel and frame are integral one piece of metal, an invention of "Adams" in 1851 and this is the model used to manufacture the "Masssachusettes Arms Co." revolver in the U.S. There is also a presentation example of this arm to a Confederate General. Double click the photo for enlargements. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			SPECTACULER 3RD. Model "TRANTER" Spur Trigger Another very unique example of this British made cap and ball revolver. It retains 90%+ bright original shiny blue with missing areas caused by some surface flaking and some slight browning. It is beautifully engraved to the barrel, frame, trigger guard and butt cap as well as the loading lever. This should be cased. It is a five shot, .442 cal. with perfect Rosewood grips very finely checkered. The serial number is 21588T circa 1864-66. Below the trigger guard is a spur trigger self cocking mechanism allowing the user to fire either single or double action. You will note there is no spur on the hammer. Hard to find or to improve on. S O L D Click here to ask us about this item.

			REMINGTON WITH EXCELLENT EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP BY "COLE & BOB YOUNGER". EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1861 (Eliot’s Patent) NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH HISTORY TO BOB YOUNGER & HIS BROTHER COLE (ALSO CALLED “BUD” BY HIS FRIENDS) OF THE JAMES-YOUNGER GANG FAME. SN 15395. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-3/8" octagon bbl, German silver cone front sight which was mounted on a dovetailed base mortised into the barrel, the cone is now gone or was removed by a former owner and the ends of the base has been filed down to be made flush with the barrel flats. We presume this was done to prevent the sight from catching on clothing or belt if carried in belt. There is a report of an incident in the civil war in which Cole Younger withdrew his gun from his belt during a battle and quickly fired at a soldier the ball hit the man’s heart at 70 Yards measured killing him instantly. The barrel also bears the correct 2-line Beals Patent address. The trigger guard is brass and the gun is mounted with 2-pc walnut grips. The cylinder pin of this particular model is an unusual variant for a Remington percussion revolver in that it is not retained by the loading lever but instead is allowed to slide in a groove between loading lever and bbl. Remington was noted for employing various inventors and this product was invented by a Mr. Eliot. This particular model was also known as the “Old Model Navy” and was also made in .44 cal. Known as the “Old Model Army. Eliot’sthinking was that with this method of mounting the pin the shooter could very rapidly exchange an empty cyl for a loaded one. However, in practical use, after the revolver was used and "broke-in" the recoil of the revolver would cause the cyl pin to slide forward and bind the cylinder. Remington almost immediately was notified by the Government to not supply any more of this Model just the previously supplied Beal’s model. Remington simply installed a small screw into the groove on the top of the loading lever of any of the returned revolvers as well as any in stock which prevented the cylinder pin from sliding forward. This revolver has not had that alteration, instead it has a very large headed screw installed through the pivot which effectively squeezes the frame slightly, which binds the cylinder pin and prevents it from easily sliding forward. This is the type of field repair that was effected by a local gunsmith and could be the result of the “repair” as referenced further on. This small nuance supports the historical perspective of this revolver, indicating thatvery early on in the Civil War it was removed from Union control. The inside of the grips are lightly & crudely scratched inside the left grip"B YOUNGER / 1867 / L.S. Mo.". Inside right grip is lightly & crudely scratched with the date "1867" near the top and "Lee Sumit Mo". The "o"in "Mo" is partially obscuring the "7" in the "1867" date. It should be noted that the name “Sumit” as written on the grip is wrongly spelled a simple error for a 13 year old and also the town had only been incorporated for a year or so. It is doubtful that someone trying to fake the info would misspell it. Accompanyingthis lot is is a signed and dated hand-written note from Antique & Modern Firearms Inc. of Lexington, KY over the signature of well-known dealer Charles B. Layson and dated Jan. 13, 1997, wherein he states thatthis revolver, identified by SN, "That I recently sold to Ted Bell, was purchased by me from an individual that came to our store with several family guns to sell, on about July 15, 1996. Not until our gunsmith removed the grips while cleaning the gun, did he see the marking, 'BOB YOUNGER 1867.'. The seller had not mentioned this marking, and apparently had no knowledge of its existence." This cataloger is personally acquainted with Mr. Layson and will attest to his honesty and truthfulness. Mr. Bell had an analysis of the grips (COPY INCLUDED) in which a faint red material was found in the scratched inscription, performed by the McCrone Associates Inc. of Westmont, IL, a well-known and respected analytical laboratory. In a report from this laboratory, dated 19 June, 2000, to Mr. Bell, over the signature of Richard E. Bisbing, Vice-President,Director of Research, wherein he states "We inspected the grips microscopically and analyzed some of the residue material that filled the scratch crevices. The only information that seemed to suggest the authenticity of the grips and how long ago they had been scratched was the fact that a filler had spread from the outside under the grip where it meets the frame. It had partially covered and filled in the crevices of the scratch marks. That is, the filler was applied after the scratches were made...We analyzed the material, and it was found to contain clay and silica with small amounts of iron oxide pigments finely divided quartz. Figure 1 is the elemental profile of the filler material using energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS); Figure 2 is the infrared (IR) absorption spectrum. Both analyses indicate the presence of clay and silica. The elemental profile also indicates a reasonable amount of iron from the pigment. I did not see any indication of Linseed oil in the IR spectrum, so apparently the oil in the filler is a hydrocarbon oil...These materials were used in the 19th Century, but they do not suggest a date because they were also available from earlier times and are probably still used today. Robert "Bob" Younger was born in Dec. 1853 in Harrisonville, MO and had three brothers, John, James & Cole Younger and a sister Henrietta. His brothers James & Cole, as teenagers joined in the Civil War in the Confederate Army and rode with the infamous William Quantrill raiders throughout Missouri & Kansaskilling innumerable civilians opposed to the Confederacy and many Union troops. After the war James & Cole combined with the James Brothers, Jessie & Frank, and became the James-Younger Gang robbing just about anything that had money, banks, trains & stagecoaches throughout WestVirginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri & Minnesota. BobYounger apparently considered too young to ride with the outlaw gangfinally was allowed to ride with them on some of their later raids. Thenon 7 September 1876 the gang attempted to rob The First National Bank inNorthfield, Minnesota where three members of the gang were killed, BillChadwell, Clell Miller & Charlie Pitts. Cole Younger was wounded severaltimes in this raid with some reports saying as many as eleven times. James was shot in the mouth and carried the bullet in his jaw for sometime and even after it was removed, was troubled by this wound. Bob'sright elbow was shattered in the shoot out and although the wound healedhis right arm was useless for the rest of his life. The James Boys escaped to a later fate but the three wounded Younger Brothers were all captured, tried and convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Bob died in prison on 16 September, 1889. Included is an original cabinet photowith vertical image 5-3/8" x 4", mounted on a cabinet card with the image of the three Younger Brothers and a young woman, Henrietta Younger, the sister of the Brothers. This photograph was taken atStillwater Prison in 1889 six days before Bob Younger died. Another separate photograph of Bob Younger, was taken at the same time, a copy of which also accompanies this lot. Bottom of the cardboard backing ofthe group photo is marked on the front "J.M. KUHN, STILLWATER MINN. Back of the photograph of the four Younger siblings is stamped in blueink, "COPYRIGHTED 1889, BY / HENRIETTA YOUNGER". The right side of the back is hand written "Bob Younger", the left side is hand written "Cole Younger" and the bottom "Jim Younger". Given that Bob Younger was born in 1853 and the date inside the grips of the revolver is 1867, would have made him about 14-15 years old when the inscription was made. It was shortly before that age that he, his mother and brother John had gone into Independence, Missouri to mill grain and other errands, one ofwhich was to get one of Cole's "pistols fixed". As they were leaving town they were accosted by another boy who hit John with a piece of mackerel. According to Cole Younger's autobiography on p. 66, Bob shouted "Why don't you shoot him?". The boy went away but returned shortly and John got out "the pistol" and shot him dead. In about 1872 Cole sent Bob to school at William & Mary College while Cole went to Lake City, Florida. Bob apparently had no intention of staying in school so with the money provided by Cole traveled a little and eventually joined Cole in Florida. By the Fall of 1872 Bob & Cole left Florida riding as far as Nashville where they sold their horses and went on from there by train to St. Louis, but a botched robbery by one of Cole's old Confederate companions led authorities to suspect Cole & Bob were involved and were searching for them when the train arrived in East St. Louis. They managed to avoid detection and escaped back to Missouri. It was apparently at about this time that they began planning the Northfield, Minnesota bank holdup which included Bob & John and, as the saying goes, the rest is history. Additionally accompanied by a copy of a 2-page letter to his aunt dated Jan. 25, 1883 (while he was in Stillwater Prison). Letter is difficult to read with some areas illegible however it is a copy of Bob’s handwriting unfortunately much later than that on the grips. Also accompanied by five books including: “The Story of Cole Younger”, BY Himself (Autobiography of Cole Younger); “Cole Younger Last of the Great Outlaws” , Homer Croy; “The Last Hurrah of the James-Younger Gang”, Robert B. Smith; “Outlaws, The Illustrated History of the James Younger Gang”, Marley Brant; “Remington Army and Navy Revolvers 1861-1888”, Don Ware. In the book ”The Outlaw Youngers” by Marley Brant, p. 31, states that Cole Younger was also known as "Bud". Page 51 says "Bob and Jim armed with handguns to defend their home", that this was in September 1863 and is proof that they knew how to use firearms at a very early age (Bob was only 10 years old at that time); Author states that in January 1866,Cole had asked Bob to pick up a gun he had left with a gunsmith in Independence, MO; page 67 states "January 1866 gun was picked up from gunsmith". The author of the referenced publication states that during the Northfield bank robbery when Bob was shot in the right elbow it is reported that he threw the gun into his left hand and continued firing, proving he was ambidextrous. CONDITION: Good. No original finish remains being an overall medium to dark brown patina with moderate pitting on the bbl. Trigger guard is a light mustard patina. Grips are sound with the left side showing very heavy wear and the right side a heavy hand-worn patina. Wear on left grip is consistent with wearing the revolver in a belt and body moisture having caused severe surface damage and shrinking.. Mechanics are fine although a little worn. Strong bore with moderate pitting. The 1889 photograph has two or three small scratches on Jim Younger's face, otherwise is extremely fine with good image, slightly yellowed with some minor foxing on the card. Bob Younger photograph is fine. Books are all fine. PRICE $75,000.00 Click here to ask us about this item.

			OUTSTANDING 1875 S.A. REMINGTON FRONTIER (ARMY MODEL) From the collecion of a loved and respected Remington collector the late "Don Ware" comes this beautiful example of this model with 85%+ bright shiny original blue with most loss showing on the backstraps. The grips are near mint with about all of the original shiny finish. This model in blue is very scarce and highly sought after. We can supply additional photo's and double click on image for enlargement. PRICE $12,500 Click here to ask us about this item.

			EARLY PRODUCTION BLUED 1875 REMINGTON .44 S.A. One of the finest examples of this very desireable model in near new condition. Seldom does one encounter such a superb specimen suitable for the finest collection or museum. double click the image for more pics which speak for themselves. N F S Click here to ask us about this item.

			REMINGTON ZIG-ZAG DERINGER Have you ever examined one of these? This rare pepperbox was designed by one of Remington's most inovative inventors Wm. Elliot and was produced in 1861-2 in a quantity of less than 1,000. With normal survival rate of 10%, less than 100 exist to-day in any condition. Of interest to novelty, deringer, as well as Remington collectors they are seldom on the market for sale. This example is all original with just a couple of tiny chips in the original brown composition grips and the finish while mostly a pleasing brown patina remains to about 30 to 40%. Markings were faint but remain clear and sharp. The caliber is .22 & the barrel holds 6 rounds. Truly unique and impossible to find. ASKING PRICE $6,500.00 Click here to ask us about this item.

			REMINGTON (Elliot's Patent) 5 SHOT DERINGER Original "Factory Engraved" ring trigger five shot pepperbox. .22 caliber rimfire made circa 1863-1870's.Fine quality profuse engraving over the entire gun from the butt to muzzle and all barrels. Light smooth wear with even age brown patina to the metal, some minor blemishes but retains faint traces of the original gilt and silver finish.All markings are fine and mechanically excellent.Original two piece pearl grips exc.+ (F #5E-035) PRICE $4,950.00 Click here to ask us about this item.

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