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! 

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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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Feb 6 2015 Firearms Auction

The items below have been consigned 

through WESTSOUND AUCTIONS for their 
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 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. (For more info about each item, scroll down through the previous 29 posts)  Thanks for looking! 

Lot 53: Gamo Hunter 220 1000FPS Air Rifle

Lot 54:  Walther .177 Target Quality Air Rifle

Lot 55:  Two Walnut? Rifle Stock Blanks

Lot 56:  30+ inch Octagon Percussion Cap Barrel

Lot 57: Antique Black Powder Wall Hanger

Lot 58:  NJS India 1972 Percussion Cap Shotgun

Lot 59:  Unknown Vintage Black Powder Percussion Cap Rifle

Lot 60:  Antique H Elwell Caplock Rifle

Lot 61:  Antique Caplock Rifle with Modern Sights

Lot 62:  RARE Ohio TH Schemann Percussion Rifle

Lot 63:  Antique Saucerman Style Percussion Rifle

Lot 64:  Vintage Winchester Model 67 Bolt Action .22

Lot 65:  1939 Winchester Model 63 .22 Rifle

Lot 66:  Vintage Winchester MDL 52B Target .22 Bolt Action

Lot 67:  NIB Winchester Model 1300 20GA Pump Shotgun

Lot 68:  Unknown Antique Bayonet

Lot 69:  Wilkinson 1907 British Enfield Bayonet & Scabbard

Lot 115:  WWII Italian M1938 Carcano Folding Bayonet

Lot 116:  WWI US Army Trench Knife with Sheath

Lot 131:  Colt 1911 National Match Govt Model .45

Lot 132:  Collectors Colt Single Action Army .45

Lot 133:  Colt Single Action Army .45

Lot 134:  Circa 1950s S&W Model 19-2 Combat Magnum .357

Lot 135:  S&W Model 18 Combat Masterpiece .22 Revolver

Lot 136:  Ruger New Model Single Six .22/.22MAG Revolver

Lot 137:  Hopkins & Allen Break Top .32?

Westsound Auctions: http://westsoundauctions.com/
ProxyBid Feb 6, 2015: catalog

The live 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.

Antique Saucerman Style Percussion Rifle

Item Description - LOT #63:  Saucerman per Estate. Gorgeous percussion rifle with beautiful cherry stock. Barrel heavily rusted with pitting but believed to have original sights. All metalwork present. Stock has crack on left side above trigger to tang otherwise appears to be solid. Trigger is pitted from rust but still working. Firing condition unknown - but just beautiful.

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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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Rare Ohio T H Schemann Percussion Rifle

Item Description - LOT #62:  Gorgeous antique by T H Schemann Cincinnatti Ohio. In great overall condition. Has lug for bayonet. Stock solid - no cracks found - some wear - see pictures. Butt plate still intact. Rear sight removed and replaced by R A & Co adjustable sight. Octagon barrel measures 30 1/2 inches. Overall length 46 1/2 inches. Bore condition unknown. Lock marked T H Schemann Maker Cin. O. with same mark on top of barrel. Firing condition unknown. One similar sold $2000. Expect shipping and insurance charge.

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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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Antique Caplock Rifle with Modern Sights

Item Description - LOT #61:  Solid overall condition. No makers mark found. Has modern front and rear sights but appears to be antique. Has ramrod. Stock in solid condition. All metalwork present and good with patina. Measures approximately 44 inches in length with approximate 26 inch barrel. Caliber unknown. Firing condition unknown.

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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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Unknown Vintage Black/Powder Percussion Cap Rifle

Item Description - LOT #59:  Selling As Found. Unknown maker - bore or age. Has repair to hammer - see pictures. Thought to be vintage kit built but unknown. Barrel measures 29 inches. Firing condition unknown.

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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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NJS India 1972 Percussion Cap Shotgun - As Found

Item Description - LOT #58:  Black powder/percussion cap shotgun. Missing left firing mechanism and right one is loose - see pictures. Stock and barrels in good condition. Marked Narain Jagannath Sikiigar Udaipur. Barrels hallmarked and dated 1972 Export India. Would be great for parts. Selling As Found.

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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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Antique Black Powder Wall Hanger - As Seen

Item Description - LOT #57:  Very old. No makers mark found. Missing trigger assembly and many other pieces. Stock heavily damaged - cracked - worn - repaired. Measures approximately 48 inches in length. Octagon barrel. Caliber unknown.

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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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Two Walnut? Rifle Stock Blanks

Item Description - LOT #55:  Each approximately 29 inches long by two inches thick.

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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.