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Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc LENTSISILENT AUAUCTIONCTION AUCTION NO. 96 AMOSKEAGAUCTION COMPANY, INC . AUGUST 3, 2013 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE GENERAL STATEMENTS • The Silent Auction is by absentee bidding only. Absentee bidders must register by filling out and signing an absentee bid sheet. • The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall become the owner upon the fall of the hammer. The auctioneer has sole discretion in the case of a dispute among bidders. • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. has taken great care in the preparation of the descriptions in this catalog. Although we believe everything in the descriptions to be true, we do not guarantee any part of any description. We recommend that the bidders view the items in person and form their own opinions as to condition, originality, origin, etc. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will consider all requests for refunds. If a customer is unhappy with a purchase we will be happy to discuss a remedy with them. • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to reject any bid in order to protect our con- signors interests. • Bidding on any item in the sale indicates the bidder’s full acceptance and understanding of all terms and conditions of sale. PAYMENT POLICY • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express as payment for items purchased by those customers who attend the sale. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to demand cash or hold merchandise until funds are collected in full. THERE WILL BE A $35.00 CHARGE FOR ALL RETURNED CHECKS. • There will be a Buyer’s Premium of 17.5% added to all purchases. A discounted Buyer’s Premium of 15% will apply to all purchases paid by cash or check. GUIDELINESFORFIREARMPURCHASES • All Federal, State and Local firearms laws will be observed. FFL holders may take possession of any firearm on day of sale when they present a signed copy of their Federal Firearms License. New Hampshire residents over the age of 21 may take possession of any firearm on day of sale providing the proper paperwork is filled out and the transfer has been approved either through the NH State Police or the FBI NICS System. While most NICS and State approvals are immediate, approvals could take up to 3 days. Most non-residents may take possession of long guns on day of sale after completing the proper forms and successfully completing a NICS check; modern handguns will need to be shipped to an FFL holder in the buyer’s home state. Buyer is responsible for any and all shipping charges and all items must be paid for on day of sale. Bidders should be familiar with their local and state laws. Firearms are marked as follows: ANTIQUE - no paperwork required C&R - for firearms that fall under the ATF Curio & Relics licensing and if purchased by a person with a “C&R License” no paperwork is required. NOTE: Items that meet the age requirements but have been altered from their original configuration may NOT be delivered on a C&R License. Firearms that are not marked with one of these notations are considered to be “MODERN” and all proper paperwork is required unless you are an FFL Dealer. WARNING Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any article it sells. Therefore, we recommend that, before you use any firearm, purchased here or anywhere else, you have it examined by a qualified gunsmith to determine whether or not it is safe to use. 250 commercial street - suite 3011 - manchester, new hampshire 03101 603/627-7383 fax 603/627-7384 www.amoskeagauction.com jason & melissa devine - nh license no. 2555 AUGUST 3, 2013 - SALE NO. 96 - SILENT AMOSKEAG AMOSKEAG SALE NO. 96 NOTE: ALL BIDS ARE DUE BY 2:00PM, AUGUST 3, 2013. IF YOU ARE BIDDING ON AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ITEMS WE REQUEST THAT YOU SUBMIT YOUR BID SHEETS BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2013. RESULTS FOR THE SILENT AUCTION WILL BE AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2013. 1100. HIGH QUALITY COLT PRESENTATION CASE This is an extremely well-made high quality custom presentation case that will 1100 accommodate Colt percussion revolvers. The box is a finger jointed construction of rosewood with maple overlay on the lid and maple lining and has a removable burgundy baize felt interior which will accommodate a Colt 1860 Army, 1861 Navy or similar revolver. The lid features a curly maple overlay with the "Colt" logo neatly laser cut prominently at the center, the overlay with nicely rounded and beveled edges. The finger jointing is a dual tone with the maple insert and rosewood external case wood both visible at the exposed end grain. The lid hinges on a hard- wood spindle attached to carves hinge projections on the back of the box. The interior foam lining is removable so the case could be adapted to any fine Colt product you wish to display or present. The overall condition is excellent with the lid showing just a couple very minor scratches. Really a very lovely presentation case crafted by an experienced cabinet maker that is suitable to showcase the finest Colt pistol. (6060-2A)(400/600) 1101 1101. HAND TOOLED LEATHER BELT AND HOLSTER FROM ROSEBUD SADDLERY This is a super single holster Buscadero rig marked "Rosebud Saddlery/Lester Yoder/ Ashland Montana" on both the belt and face of holster. The belt and holster are overall floral and foliate tooled and appear very nearly new showing only light wear marks around the throat of the holster. The holster will accommo- date a large frame revolver with barrel of up to 7 1/2" and the 24 belt loops are for large 44 or 45 caliber cartridges. The belt will fit waist sizes from 43" - 50" measured from the buckle to the tab billet holes. This is a very nice top-of-the-line Buscadero rig from this top maker. (36027-3) (350/550) 1102 1102. ANTIQUE MOUNTED RED FOX HEAD This is an antique full-head mount of a red fox, teeth bared, nose wrinkled in a ferocious snarl. The head is mounted to an English oak shield-shaped plaque with a small celluloid square affixed at its bottom edge reading: ""North Cheshires/ Nov. 14th, 1931". Possibly a reference to the separation of the Cheshire Hunt Club which took place between the years 1931-1946 (initially divided into "Cheshires" and "South Cheshires" from 1877 until re-united in 1907, perhaps the '31 split encompassed North and South Cheshires). The mount appears in really very good condition considering its age with a slight repair to the left ear and showing a slightly bare right ear tip. A neat wall mount overall that harkens to a bygone era and proud tradition. (35676-2) 1103 1103. BELGIAN SINGLE ACTION PINFIRE REVOLVER BY LOUIS FALISSE serial #30585, about .44 cal. pinfire, 6 1/8" part octagon part round barrel with a bright very good plus bore. The barrel is primarily a tarnished pewter gun metal gray with minor brown oxidation stain- ing, small dings and some light pinprick pitting. The barrel frame exhibits generous traces of original blue, perhaps 40% and shows an oval-like patent marking on its left lower edge, it is not legible; additionally the right lower edge of the barrel frame is "LF" marked and may possibly be the marking of Belgian maker Louis Falisse. The cylinder is primarily a gray and brown patina with some generous traces of original blue while the grip frame has toned primarily to an overall pewter with brown oxidation along the backstrap and on the faceted butt. The smooth European walnut grips rate about very good with remnants of original varnish and minor dings and handling marks from the years but they are unmolested. The gun is equipped with a lanyard loop and a single spur triggerguard looking very "LeMat- like" in character. The gun seems to function well mechanically and the action is crisp. There is no ejector present and the center pin appears to be a later replacement. Really a very good example overall, further research could prove or disprove Civil War usage. (35720-7) {ANTIQUE} (400/600) 1 AMOSKEAG SALE NO. 96 1104. COMPOSITE FRENCH AN XIII FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL .68 cal. flint, 8" part octagon part round barrel with an oxi- dized bore. This appears to be an assembled pistol using French hardware with a more modern barrel and modern lock parts. The barrel is an overall brown patina as is the replaced backstrap. The triggerguard, buttcap and nosecap are a tarnished goldenrod patina. The lock features spurious Queen Anne markings and "T. Fort/London" markings at its rear. The cock is a replacement as is the heavy frizzen and frizzen spring, these each being of modern manufacture. The walnut stock rates very good showing an old cleaning with a reattached chip at the left upper portion of the lock. The lock seems to function mechanically and a ramrod is present. (35455-7) {ANTIQUE} (100/200) 1105. U.S. MODEL 1836 PERCUSSION-CONVERTED MARTIAL PISTOL .54 cal. percussion, 8 1/2" barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are primarily a dark gray patina with some light brown speckling and overall tiny dings and handling marks. The barrel is inspector and firing proof marked on its left radius. The lock and hammer are moderately cleaned, there are no markings left on the lock only a partial date "183_". The walnut stock rates about very good as refinished with softened edges, remnants of overall minor dings and handling marks and two repaired cracks emanating from the front of the triggerguard, a smaller crack from breech to the upper lock screw.
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