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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Vintage firearms, knives and antique swords up for auction Oct 14 2016

The following firearms, swords, knives and bow  have been consigned through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016  Proxybid online / in-house auction. 


Post Revolutionary War Officers Sword

Ruana Bonner Hatchet



Items are described individually in the 21 blog posts below. Due to the nature of these items, photos are only shown on the auction site and not on this blog.  Please visit the  auction website HERE  for photos and auction purchase info / regulations.

For further information, please contact WestSound Auctions directly.  Their contact info is HERE.

Bear 1953 Kodiak Special Long Bow for sale

Bear 1953 Kodiak Special Long Bow


Awesome condition. Light wear. Beautiful grain. Original grip. Bear Archery Company label with 1953 date. Marked 62 inch 44 pound. Will require oversize box.

This item has been consigned through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016  Proxybid online / in-house auction.  
Due to the nature of these items, only the general descriptions are posted here; 

please visit the  auction website HERE  for photos and auction purchase info / regulations for these items.  

1945 Army Issue Remington Rand M1911 A1 for sale

1945 Army Issue Remington Rand M1911 A1

Lot # 200 (Sale Order: 140 of 143)

Appears to be all original and in awesome condition. Grips intact. Minor holster wear to slide - frame etc. Well kept by true collector. Right side frame marked United States Property M1911 A1 US Army. Left side slide marked Remington Rand Inc Syracuse NY USA which makes it a type 3 slide. Barrel marked Colt 45 Auto. $25 transfer fee per gun for local pickup - actual shipping cost plus $10 per gun shipping fee. Please see Firearms Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.

This item has been consigned through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016  Proxybid online / in-house auction.  
Due to the nature of these items, only the general descriptions are posted here; 

please visit the  auction website HERE  for photos and auction purchase info / regulations for these items.  

1956 Colt Huntsman handgun for sale

1956 Colt Huntsman

Lot # 195 (Sale Order: 135 of 143)

Highly collectible Colt. In wonderful condition with minor carry wear. Original grips. Comes with one magazine. Has a 6 inch barrel. Slide marked Colt Automatic Cal 22 Long Rifle. Frame marked Huntsman with Colt logo. $25 transfer fee per gun for local pickup - actual shipping cost plus $10 per gun shipping fee. Please see Firearms Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.

This item has been consigned through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016  Proxybid online / in-house auction.  
Due to the nature of these items, only the general descriptions are posted here; 

please visit the  auction website HERE  for photos and auction purchase info / regulations for these items.  

Civil War Model 1850 Sword for sale

Civil War Model 1850 Sword (unknown maker)

Lot # 73 (Sale Order: 75 of 143)
From family with ancestors active in the Civil War. Design faintly visible on both sides of blade. Has possibly French writing on spine of blade. Grip shows age. Guard has some discoloring. Blade has minor surface rust in a couple locations. Blade measures 30 inches. Overall length 35 1/2 inches.

This item has been consigned through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016  Proxybid online / in-house auction.  
Due to the nature of these items, only the general descriptions are posted here; 
please visit the  auction website HERE  for photos and auction purchase info / regulations for these items.  

Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 357 Stainless for sale

Smith & Wesson Model 66-1  357 Stainless

Lot # 128 (Sale Order: 107 of 143)

Famous Model 19-3 but in stainless steel. Dates to 1980 by serial number. Six shot double action 357 magnum with adjustable rear sights. Has Pachmayr grips. Has been carried but well cared for. 4 inch barrel. $25 transfer fee per gun for local pickup - actual shipping cost plus $10 per gun shipping fee. Please see Firearms Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.

This item has been consigned through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016  Proxybid online / in-house auction.  
Due to the nature of these items, only the general descriptions are posted here; 

please visit the  auction website HERE  for photos and auction purchase info / regulations for these items.  

Clauberg Model 1850 Civil War Era Sword w/Scabbard for sale

Clauberg Model 1850 Civil War Era Sword w/Scabbard

Lot # 74 (Sale Order: 76 of 143)
Marked W Clauberg Solingen with knight symbol on one side. Both sides of blade still have design-work visible. Left side has visible flag - crossed musket and spear and appears to be marked US with draperies - filigree and stars. Right side has flag - drapes with eagle center under E Pluribus Unum. Blade has great patina with some rust in spots. Guard has some discoloring - possible scorch mark. Handle has wear. See pictures. Hard to photograph blade design due to glare. Scabbard well traveled but with remarkably little denting. Blade measures 32 inches long. Overall length just under 38 inches. Again - from family with ancestors who were known to participate in the Civil War. Great piece of history.



This item has been consigned through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016  Proxybid online / in-house auction.  
Due to the nature of these items, only the general descriptions are posted here; 

please visit the  auction website HERE  for photos and auction purchase info / regulations for these items.  

Post Revolutionary War Officers Sword for sale eagle hilt

Post Revolutionary War Officers Sword

Lot # 72 (Sale Order: 74 of 143)
Brass double eagle hilt and guard with bone grip. Has separation between bone and brass (see pictures). Faintly marked near hilt but not legible. Blade in great overall condition with patina. Blade measures just over 30 inches with a 16 1/2 inch blood groove. Overall length 35 inches. Comes with scabbard - has multiple dents. Appears to be original to sword but uncertain. Potential sleeper. From family that has long history of military involvement in eastern United States.


This item has been consigned through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016  Proxybid online / in-house auction.  
Due to the nature of these items, only the general descriptions are posted here; 

please visit the  auction website HERE  for photos and auction purchase info / regulations for these items.  

Randall Model 8 Trout & Bird Knife for sale

Randall Model 8 Trout & Bird Knife

Lot # 68 (Sale Order: 70 of 143)

4 inch blade. 3/16 inch stock. Stag handle. Brass hilt. Top edge sharpened approximately 2 inches. Circa 1970s per Estate. Beautiful stag handle with ring work above hilt. Blade has minor spotting on both sides. Gorgeous knife.


This item has been consigned through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016  Proxybid online / in-house auction.  
Due to the nature of these items, only the general descriptions are posted here; 

please visit the  auction website HERE  for photos and auction purchase info / regulations for these items.  

Randall Model 19 Bushmaster custom knife for sale

Randall Model 19 Bushmaster

Lot # 70 (Sale Order: 72 of 143)

4 3/8 inch blade. 9 inches overall. Custom stag handle. Circa 1970s per Estate. Nicely balanced bush knife with nicely formed handle and hilt. Needs a good polish. Spotting on both sides of blade - otherwise exceptional.

This item has been consigned through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016  Proxybid online / in-house auction.  
Due to the nature of these items, only the general descriptions are posted here; 

please visit the  auction website HERE  for photos and auction purchase info / regulations for these items.