Online Firearms Auction - including Civil War and Collectible

Collectible firearms up for auction, including Civil War era and target percussion rifle previously owned by NMLRA founder "Red" Farris:

The items below have been consigned through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their 

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015  Proxybid online / in-house auction.  

Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; 

please visit the auction website HERE  for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms.  For item descriptions, please scroll down through previous 9 posts. Thanks for looking!

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Lot:  #157:  Offhand Target Percussion Rifle

Lot #158:  PJ Malherbe Civil War Smooth Bore Musket

Lot # 159: Antique B. Saucerman Caplock Rifle

Lot # 160: Tiger Maple Saucerman Style Caplock Rifle

Lot # 161:  Circa 1860 Leman Caplock Indian Rifle

Lot # 162: 1950s Mossburg 46M Target .22 w/Scope

Lot # 163: Circa 1863 Remington New Model Pocket Revolver

Lot # 164:  Circa 1972 Colt New Frontier SA .22 in Orig. Box

Lot # 165:  Italian Made Buffalo Scout .22SA w/Magnum Cylinder

PJ Malherbe Civil War Smooth Bore Musket

PJ Malherbe Civil War Smooth Bore Musket


Selling As Found. Musket is marked PJ Malherbe & Co A Liege on right side. Many screws and assorted other parts marked 644. Tang - guard and even barrel match. Barrel has crown JR near breech. Rear stock heavily worn. Forestock missing bands and broken at end - see pictures. Butt plate original - has matching number. Barrel measures 37 inches. Comes with rod. Estate says musket was carried in a Pennsylvania regiment during the civil war.

The above item has been consigned through Westsound Auctions for their FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking! 

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Antique B. Saucerman Caplock Rifle

Antique B. Saucerman Caplock Rifle

Stamped B Saucerman on top of barrel. Very heavy octagon barrel. Beautiful tiger maple stock has cracks around receiver otherwise minor dings. No rod. Barrel measures 34 inches long. Unknown caliber. 

The above item has been consigned through Westsound Auctions for their FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking! 

Click here for the Proxybid page for this specific auction - Lot # 159.

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Tiger Maple Saucerman Style Caplock Rifle

Fabulous Tiger Maple Saucerman Style Caplock Rifle

Lock marked J Golcher - missing rear screw. Barrel measures 33 1/2 inches - octagon - appears to be stamped Remington behind cap shield. Rear and front sights intact. Trigger guard - triggers - butt plate in wonderful condition. Stock is gorgeous with expected carry dings and minor chip below tang. Unknown caliber. Has ramrod that was stained in a swirl pattern. From Sullivan Indiana.

The above item has been consigned through Westsound Auctions for their FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking! 

Click here for the Proxybid page for this specific auction - Lot # 160.

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Circa 1860 Leman Caplock Indian Rifle

Circa 1860 Leman Caplock Indian Rifle

Rare find. Appears to be all original. Lock marked Leman Lanctr. PA. Barrel marked Leman Lancaster PA Warranted. Octagon barrel. Barrel length 28 inches. Believed to have original sights and butt plate. Stock has heavy loss on right side - repair at tang - crack to corner of butt with other wear spots and cracks - see pictures. Rings for rod are heavily worn and dented with some cracking. 58 caliber per Estate. True Indian gun. 

The above item has been consigned through Westsound Auctions for their FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking! 

Click here for the Proxybid page for this specific auction - Lot # 161.

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Offhand Target Percussion Rifle, previously owned by E.M. Red Farris NMLRA founder

Offhand Target Percussion Rifle

36 Cal (Cast Buck) Fast twist extremely accurate. Adjustable front and rear sights. Octagon barrel. Checkered grip. Wonderful overall condition with minor scratches and safe dings. No rod. Historic gun for the true collector. 

Formerly owned by E.M. Red Farris who in 1933 along with a few other hard-core blackpowder enthusiasts formed the NMLRA in Portsmouth Ohio. Red Farris was a member of the first group to be inducted into the NMLRA Hall of Fame. 

More about Red Farris:  The NMLRA saw its beginnings over 80 years ago when Oscar L. Seth president of the Western Railway YMCA Rifle and Revolver Club in Portsmouth Ohio complained to E. M. Red Farris a local gunsmith that hill-born railroad men freely boasted of their prowess with thte long rifles of their ancestors. Seth and Farris staged a muzzleloader match on George Washingtons birthday in 1931 perhaps because they intended this to be a test of veracity as well as marksmanship. The YMCA offered a glittering $100 trophy as bait to lure the wary mountain men down. That first match brought 67 competitors to the firing line with rusty shootin irons dredged from attic and cellar but not a single mountain man was to be found among them. However the not inconsiderable local interest aroused inspired two more matches in succeeding years.

From the estate of a muzzleloader/gunsmith/long-time attendee of the Friendship, IN shoots, who was a member of Red's legendary "Last Chance Hotel" gang.  The target rifle was eventually passed down to his son Tony, who won the NMLRA junior championship in June 1947.

The above item has been consigned through Westsound Auctions for their FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking! 

Click here for the Proxybid page for this specific auction - Lot # 157.

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Civil War 1863 Remington New Model Pocket Revolver

Circa 1863 Remington New Model Pocket Revolver

Exceptional find in this condition. 31 caliber percussion cap single action revolver with 3 inch barrel per Estate. Appears to have original rosewood grips. Appears to have original bluing. Barrel marked Remington & Sons Ilion New York USA New Model with a date visible of 1858. Serial number less than 5000. Original front sights. Amazing Civil War era aution find. Valued over $1000 in this condition.

The above item has been consigned through Westsound Auctions for their FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking! 

Click here for the Proxybid page for this specific auction - Lot # 163.

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Muzzleloaders Firearms Auction May 1 online

The items below have been consigned 

through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their 
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 Proxybid / in-house auction.  
Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; 
please visit the auction website HERE  for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms.  Thanks for looking!

Lot # 165:  Italian Made Buffalo Scout .22SA w/Magnum Cylinder

Lot # 164:  Circa 1972 Colt New Frontier SA .22 in Orig. Box

Lot # 163: Circa 1863 Remington New Model Pocket Revolver

Lot # 162: 1950s Mossburg 46M Target .22 w/Scope

Lot # 161:  Circa 1860 Leman Caplock Indian Rifle

Lot # 160: Tiger Maple Saucerman Style Caplock Rifle

Lot # 159: Antique B. Saucerman Caplock Rifle

Lot #158:  PJ Malherbe Civil War Smooth Bore Musket

Lot:  #157:  Offhand Target Percussion Rifle

Estate Find Colt Single Action Army .45

Item Description - LOT #133:  From amazing Collectors Estate. Nickel finish single action Army with wood grips. Nice wear pattern from carry so heavy loss of finish. Has wear and some pitting around trigger guard - frame and cylinder. Some checking near screw on right side frame - see pictures- worn bore. This firearm has been around. Action tight. 4 3/4 inch barrel. Dated to 1880 by serial number. Auction Company is not an expert in antique Colt firearms. Condition and originality are a statement of opinion and not a guarantee. Description subject to review and correction by local gunsmith. $25 transfer fee per gun for local pickup - $35 per gun shipping fee. Please see Firearms Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.

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The above item has been consigned through Westsound Auctions for their FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking! 

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Collectible Antique Firearms Consigned for June 7 Online Proxybid Auction

Collectible Antique Firearms Consigned for June 7 Online Proxybid Auction

Listed below are some guns we have consigned through Westsound Auctions for their upcoming June 7th Proxybid  in-house auction.  Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms.  Thanks for looking! 

The auction will be held simultaneously online through ProxyBid, which means you can bid in person at the auction, pre-bid online, or bid LIVE online through ProxyBid.

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Please note:  these items are Lot #75, 76, 77 and 78

Circa 1920 Flobert Lifting Block Rifle

Lot # 75 (Sale Order: 75 of 268)

Caliber is .22 Flobert. Rifle is missing block so is unfireable. Belgian proof marks on barrel. Checkered stock. Barrel is 23 1/2 inches long - octagon. Nice patina. Missing front screw to stock. Stock has damage on both sides near breach. Ornate trigger guard. Great old collectible rifle. Definite wall-hanger. Would display beautifully in any cabin - office or den.

G R Douglas .40 Cal Black Powder Rifle -Customized

Lot # 76 (Sale Order: 76 of 268)

28 inch octagon barrel marked G R Douglas .40 Cal. Customized by J. O. Whalen Tucson AZ Circa 1970. Fancy cap box in stock. Multiple old parts. Has ramrod. Stock solid. Neat old percussian cap rifle.

Wm Craig Circa 1861-62 Bench Rifle - Muzzle Loader

Lot # 77 (Sale Order: 77 of 268)

Caliber unknown. 34 inch long octagon barrel marked Craig & Musgrave Pittsburgh on top. Barrel has wonderful patina. Target sights. Appears to have had custom sights installed long ago. Stock solid. Wonderfully curved butt plate. Appears to be original ramrod. Stock has expected wear but no visible cracks or loss other than wear to finish and occasional scratch. This rifle was built for accuracy and could be fired with the barrel resting on a bench. Great antique rifle. Purchased by Estate in Southern Indiana circa 1945. Extremely heavy at 16.2 pounds.  

ADDED INFO 5/22/13 Markings “WM Craig” on breach block, “Cast Steel” “Craig & Musgrave Pittsburgh” on the top of the barrel. The Craig & Musgrave was used in 1861-1862. 

J Griffith Circa 1850s Bench Rifle - Muzzle Loader

Lot # 78 (Sale Order: 78 of 268)

35 inch barrel stamped J Griffith Louisville Ky on barrel. Long distance sights. Heavy octagon barrel. Stock appears to have been shortened at some point. Stock is solid - no cracks or loss visible. Missing one trim piece on forestock. Original sight location has been filled. Curved butt. Wonderful old bench rifle. Meant to be fired with barrel resting on bench for stability. Very heavy at 20 1/2 pounds. Purchased by estate in Southern Indiana circa 1945. 

ADDED INFO 5/22/13- Markings under the barrel and stock “Allen & Thurber” “Cast Steel” “L” over “D.C. ADDICKS”. Rear sight is not original. The barrel has three rear sight dove tail grooves. The first and third are filled with something and the rear sight is mounted over the second. The front sight shroud isn’t original. Top of barrel is marked with J. Griffith, Louisville, KY. “Allen & Thurber” was a manufacturer name used by Ethan Allen between 1837 and 1854. D.C Addicks is the name of a traditional gunmaker from the early 20th century and probably was the one to make the modifications on this one.