Antikvity Praha's next auction on Dec 6^th includes an attractive selection of collectible antique arms. Among the highly collectible edged weapons are a German combined hunting sword and flintlock pistol, several presentation quality Austro Hungarian gift sabres in silver mountings, one in a fine leather case, a very rare Hungarian M54 cavalry officers sabre, and an English M 1827 naval pipeback sword in case with presentation inscription. A Bavarian officers sabre from the reign of Maximillian Josph will cross the block as will as fine shamshir in silver gilt mounts.
 
Pistols offered  include a cased Remington Rider pistol. Other cased revolvers including a Morres front loading revolver, a pinfire gun cased with dagger by Bayer Freres, and a very rare Maynard primed revolver. Other rare handguns include a breech loading single shot by William Walker Marston and three examples of English swivel quad barrel flintlock guns. A good selection of Cased target percussion pistols are offered. Among the long guns are an Italian Naval flintlock blunderbuss and rage of fine sporting guns, wheellock, flintlock percussion and contemporary examples. Click on the image for a link to the sale.

Probus Auktion in Stockholm are holding their winter antique arms sale on November 17^th.  Among the fine early firearms offered is the pair of flintlock breech-loading pistols C. 1680 by Lamarre in Vienna. Other fine pistols include a Swedish pair by Anders Sjoberg that we made for the future King Charles Johan, an early Dutch pair of flintlock pistols with brass locks, a very attractive pair of silver-mounted and gold decorated Greek or Ottoman miquelet pistols as well as several cased English revolvers. American examples including a Colt Army revolver are also offered.

Also among the lots crossing the block, are fine edged weapons form around the works including a rare Swedish naval presentation sword, one of several Swedish military sidearms, a mid-17^th C. Swedish broadsword, three fine Ottoman and Balkan yataghans, a Saxon miner’s axe and a selection of fine smallswords. Among other lots in the sale are a fine flintlock double sporting gun by Robsahm in Stockholm dated 1808, a Viennese flintlock rifle by Ris, eastern sword in including Shamshirs, Kindjals and Kilic, Indo-Persian and Ottomans armour a well as a selection of orders and militaria.
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A Turnbull restored Winchester model 1866 with Cody letter is one of the many fine examples of lever action Winchesters offered in Alderfer’s 2-day firearms and militaria sale starting on Oct 28^th. The sale includes a wide selection of fine sporting & military guns. Include in the former category are a Winchester model 1894 carbines and rifles, several 1866 saddle ring carbines, model 71’s and a Winchester 1886 deluxe takedown rifle.  Among the other sporting arms offered is an Ithaca SKB model 280 side by side in 20 GA. Civil war guns in the catalog include a rare Green’s patent bolt action percussion rifle and A spencer 1860 carbine. A separate catalog on October 28^th focuses on ammunition and collectible ammunition boxes and a third catalog on the 29^th includes firearms accessories and taxidermy. Click  the image for a link to the sales.

Sometimes a single lot in a general sale is worthy of comment. Such is the case here with Adams Dublin selling a rare and important Naval award sword. The 300-guinea sword was presented by the Honorable East India Company to Lieutenant-Colonel Barry Close (later Major-General Sir Barry Close, Bt., 1756–1813). It is a dress small-sword of stirrup-hilt form, crafted in 18-carat gold, finely enameled and set with diamonds, bearing London hallmarks for 1800–01.It was ade by John Ray and James Montague, and commissioned by Green & Ward, London,  The inner face is engraved within a laurel border with a presentation inscription recognizing Close’s ability, zeal, and energy as Adjutant General during the brilliant and successful Mysore campaign of 1799, under Lieutenant General Harris. It carries and estimate of 300,00-400,000 Euros
 

Czerny’s will hold its upcoming two-day auction on September 25th and 26th, featuring a diverse selection of antique arms, armour, and militaria from Europe and the East.

The first day includes a range of early edged weapons and related objects. Notable items include an Ottoman karabela with silver mounts and a hardstone hilt, dating from the 18th or 19th century, as well as a 19th-century Russian gilded hunting hanger. Several 17th-century schiavonas from Venice are also offered, along with a shamshir with a gilt brass hilt decorated with cabochon glass stones, similar in style to examples in the Robert Hales Collection. Other pieces of interest include a jade-hilted kard set with rubies and the blade known as the “Stocco Benedetto,”  presented by Pope Innocent X to John II Casimir Vasa. A flammenschwert from early 17th-century Germany is also included in the sale as is a good selection of European rapiers.

The second day features suits of armour and firearms. Among them is a South German Maximilian full armour with a matching rondache, along with several helmets and a notable cabasset. Firearms highlights include a pair of English flintlock pistols decorated for the Russian market, a cased pair of Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolvers engraved in the Gustave Young style, and a pair of late 17th-century French flintlock pistols by Picot. Also offered is a well-preserved Scottish targe as well as a wide rnage of militaria.

Bidding is available both in person and online. Catalogues and registration details can be found by clicking the image.

Guyette & Deeter are holding an extraordinary two-day auction on a on September 11th and 12th  showcasing some of the finest sporting arms and collectibles recently offered. Day one features a spectacular array of rare shotguns and sporting atms, including an exceptionally rare Parker A1 Special 12 gauge—one of only two ever made—complete with original 34" barrels. Collectors will also have the opportunity to bid on an incredible 28 bore Beretta SO10 EELL, masterfully engraved by Beretta’s own engraver, Trentini, as well as a Armi Desenzani 20 bore O/U and a Parker GH Grade 16 gauge with original 40" barrels and documented provenance from Walter Chrysler Jr. Additional highlights include a true pair of Perugini & Visini 20 bores engraved in a fantasy theme by Tomosani, a magnificent James Purdey & Sons 20 bore O/U game gun, and a rare heavy proof Holland & Holland Royal Hammerless Ejector pair.

Day two shifts focus to antique arms and fine sporting art, including  a museum-quality matching pair of rifles by Josef Fruwirth of Vienna, circa 1770, and a remarkable 1670-dated German wheellock rifle. Also crossing the block is a powerful 4-gauge by John Lovell and Hitchcock & Muzzey, certain to interest collectors of large-bore firearms. Rounding out the sale is a curated offering of decoys and sporting art. Click on the image for a link to the sale
 

Poulin Auctioneers three-day sale is taking place from August 8^th to the 10^th and the third day of the sale includes this rare British retailed Volcanic pistol pictured, one of several examples. Other fine lots in the sale include a civil war era brass framed Henry rifle, several fine Winchester model 1866 rifles, a range of confederate arms as well as a rare civil war surgeons grouping including surgical instruments, surgeon epaulettes and related accoutrements.

The second day of the sale includes many fine sporting gum, among them a fine English Stensby 20-gauge boxlock, a custom engraved BRNO VZ24 in 300 Winchester magnum from the collection of Lewis Drake and a desirable Ithaca 28 Gauge side by side made in 1933 with custom upgrades. The first day of the sale has many affordable lots with a focus on militaria and collectible military arms. Choice lots on this day include a pre-war commercial 1906 navy Luger and a 10^th air force A2 flight jacket made in 1941. Click on the image for a link to the sale.

Czerny’s sale of June 24^th includes a superb selection of historic arms, armor, and militaria. Among the edged weapon highlights is a French basket-hilt early 18^th C. saber with gilt decoration. It is from the estate of Compte Claude Alexandre de Bonneval a French soldier whose colorful trajectory included his role as an officer and Pasha for the Ottoman Empire. Other museum quality swords include a fabulous Japanese Kuirkara Ken, an e exceptional gold decorated Kindjal and two superb Russian presentation sabers C. 1800.

Firearms in the sale include a presentation pair of Colt 1861 Nacy revolvers, an important Italian petronel with 16^th C elements, an engraved Winchester model 1872 musket, a pair of French over and under flintlock pistols by Boiron C. 1700 and a rare pair of tanegashima Matchlock Japanese pistols signed Matsumoto Uhyoe Saku.

This catalogue has a particularly strong selection of fine armour lots and carrying the highest estimate is an Eastern European half-armour with an effigy of the virgin Mary. Also offered is a fascinating ottoman style helmet made in Nuremberg C. 1560, a superb 16^th c French Shield embossed with Lapiths and Centaurs in battle, a theme represented Michelangelo’s works, an Augsburg close helm attributed to Anton Peffenhauser and a good south -German black and white close helmet.
A non-armour lot of historical importance in the sale is a chair from the Island of Elba, used during Napoleons detention, Clock on the image for a link to the sale.