Premier Private Estate Collection Thursday ♦ May 2 ♦ 10:00 AM CEDAR LAND EVENT CENTER 200 Parkview Ln, Cedarville, OH (25 mi E of Dayton & 45 mi W of Columbus) American Revolution American Civil War Several 20th Century Pieces Auctioneer’s Note: The Donges name has been synonymous with Xenia, OH, for well over a century. We are pleased to represent the family in this second of numerous offerings from his vast collection. Beginning in the late 1950s Mr. Donges and his late father, Dr. Ralph Donges, assembled a stellar assortment of firearms and other historic weaponry that will command your attention – a destination auction for the collector, the historian, and anyone interested in visiting America’s past. Join us for an Auction Preview Wednesday, 10 AM-3 PM. Doors open Thursday, 8 AM. Buyer Premium Charged. Visit us online for complete details Online Bidding via THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM C. DONGES Debrah K. Quirk, Exec S. Brewster Randall, II, Atty Greene Co. Probate No. 47275E 200 Parkview Lane Cedarville, OH 45314 (937) 766-2300 (Voice) (937) 766-0002 (Fax) E-mail: [email protected] www.SheridanTeam.com April 19, 2019 Dear Friends: We are pleased to represent the Estate of William C. Donges in the presentation of Mr. Donges’ premier private collection of Vintage Firearms and American War Artifacts. Begun in the late 1950s, this collection stands out as the most impressive collection of such pieces that we have had the pleasure to offer at auction. We look forward to working with you, whether in person at the auction or online as you bid from the comfort of your home or office. Please feel free to contact us if we can offer any assistance prior to or during the auction. Thank you for your interest and best wishes at the auction. Sincerely, Bart K. Sheridan, CAI Auctioneer TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AUCTION SALE PLEASE NOTE: All Bidders and others bidding via online means agree that they have read and fully understand these terms and agree to be bound thereby: 1. IDENTIFICATION: Bidders are required to obtain a bidding number from the cashier and give full name, address, phone number and driver’s license info or acceptable substitute. 2. PAYMENT: To be made during or immediately following close of auction sale in cash check or MC/VISA with full identification. 3% buyer surcharge on all credit card purchases. 3. BUYER PREMIUM: Each transaction will be subject to a 10% (onsite purchases) or a 15% (online purchases) buyer premium, which will be added to the final bid price to form the final contract price and amount payable before sales tax or any other relevant charges. 4. SALES TAX: All onsite purchases, all online purchases to Ohio purchasers, and all online purchases to out-of-state buyers who pick up their purchases in person will be subject to a 6.75% (Greene County, Ohio) sales tax on the final contract price unless Purchaser presents a valid vendor number and signs a sales tax exemption form at the Auction site. 5. REMOVAL: No property may be removed from auction site until fully paid for. 6. ONLINE PURCHASE DELIVERY: Purchases made via online bidding will be delivered to Purchaser as indicated on the online bidding platform terms unless Purchaser and Auctioneer mutually agree otherwise. 7. DISPUTED BIDS: The final bidder will be deemed to be the bidder recognized by the Auctioneer accepting bids, In the event of a disputed bid, the decision of the Auctioneer will be final. 8. RESPONSIBILITY: Once property is pronounced sold by the Auctioneer, the responsibility for the safety of the property passes with it to the buyer. 9. AGENCY: The Auctioneers are acting as agents only and are not responsible for acts of or statements by the principal. 10. RECORDS: The record of auction sale kept by the clerk will be taken as final in the event of a dispute. This auction may be recorded by audio and/or video tape, photography, and any other media format for record, advertising, and other purposes. 11. CONDITION OF PROPERTY SOLD: The Auctioneers shall not be held responsible for condition of property sold as all property is exposed to public examination and sold “as is” without recourse. 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements made at the time of the auction take precedence over any previous statements, written or otherwise. 13. ADDITIONS: Any returned checks will be turned over to the proper authorities for collection. THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM C. DONGES THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 @ 10:00 AM Debrah K. Quirk, Executor Date of Auction Sale Principal SHERIDAN & ASSOCIATES Auctioneers, Real Estate Broker, Bart Sheridan, Bryan Bogan, Appraisers, LLC Nathan Sheridan Auction Company Auctioneers Auctioneers and Auction Company are licensed by the Department of Agriculture & bonded in favor of the State of Ohio. THESE TERMS POSTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 4707.15 DONGES ESTATE VINTAGE AMERICAN WAR AUCTION May 2, 2019 Lot # Description SN Notes Bid Price 1 Early Hand-Forged Wolf Trap (50") 2 Indian War Saddle with Signed Carbine Scabbard and 11.5" Seat 3 1880s Indian War Kepi 4 Pre-Civil War Knapsack Dated 1854, "R.I. Wilson" on back, 13" x 14" Civil War Canvas Covered Canteen, J.C. Johnson & Co, Feb. 5, 1865, 5 marked "9 Sep., Co 51" 6 Civil War Cartridge Box Marked "Ksg, Watervliet Arsenal" 36" Dural 4-Draw Brass Telescope with Leather Wrapped Case 7 (unmarked) US Springfield Arsenal 1912 Bolo, Sheath Stamped "Rock Island 8 Arsenal 1912" 9 King Powder Co. Cincinnati, Ohio, Can (a few dings) 10 Early Civil War Confederate Canteen 11 US Civil War Arrowback Belt Buckle 12 US Cartridge Box 1908, "Rock Island Arsenal" 13 Indian Wars Cartridge Box, "Watervliet Arsenal" 14 Military Epaulets 15 Civil War-Era Horseman Bulls Eye Canteen 16 Civil War-Era Rosewood Drum Sticks, 17" 17 Civil War-Era Rosewood Fife, 16", Decorated Brass Ends Civil War-Era Drum, "John F. Gleich, Cincinnati, Ohio," 16.75" x 18 15.5", decorated star with brass tacks around view hole (torn head) 19 Miners Improved Gold Scale Green Tin 20 Legitimus Collins & Co. 15" Machete Knife, #460 G.C. Co., Solingen, Germany Bowie Knife #443, Stag Handles, 13", 21 with Leather Sheath E. Remington, New Model 44 cal Revolver, marked A313, pat. Sept. 22 14, 1858, Brass Trigger Guard, Converted 140425 Sells subject to FFL requirements as noted on page 10. Connecticut 23 * Arms & Mfg. Co. .44 cal Rim Fire Single Shot Pistol, pat. Oct. 25, 1862 C. Sharps .22 cal 4-shot Derringer handgun w/Gutta Percha grips, 24 pat. 1859 57175 Sells subject to FFL requirements as noted on page 10. Colt 1845 25 * Pocket Model .31 cal revolver 291231 Sells subject to FFL requirements as noted on page 10. C. Sharps .30 26 * cal 4-shot Derringer handgun w/rosewood grips 3005 Allen & Thurber, Worchester, Standard 6-shot Pepper Box .32 cal 27 Handgun, pat. 1845 Allen & Thurber, Worchester, Standard 6-shot Pepper Box .32 cal 28 Handgun, pat. 1845 29 Tower 1835 .69 cal Flintlock Musket 30 Colt .36 cal Revolver w/engraved cylinder 9499 Colt 1849 Pocket Model .32 cal Revolver (missing loading lever 31 latch) 118016 32 Colt .31 cal Revolver (well worn) 252282 (937) 766-2300 1 www.SheridanTeam.com DONGES ESTATE VINTAGE AMERICAN WAR AUCTION May 2, 2019 Lot # Description SN Notes Bid Price 33 Colt 1849 Pocket Model .31 cal Revolver w/engraved cylinder 161974 Belgium .465 cal Boot Pistol with hinged spring bayonet, c. 1840 34 (London) 35 Ketland & Co. .58 cal Flintlock Muzzle Loader (London) Ketland & Co. .69 cal (approx.) Flintlock Muzzle Loader w/brass 36 barrel (London) Jackson Nottingham .50 cal Percussion Italian Bandit Pistol w/rare 37 ram rod Sells subject to FFL requirements as noted on page 10. C. Sharps .22 38 * cal 4-Shot Derringer handgun w/Gutta Percha grips, pat. 1859 59424 Savage Navy R.F.A. Co. .36 cal (approx) Percussion Revolver, pat. 39 1860 Sells subject to FFL requirements as noted on page 10. C. Sharps .32 40 * cal Rim Fire 4-shot handgun, pat. 1859 7329 Sells subject to FFL requirements as noted on page 10. E. Remington 41 * & Sons .22 Short, c. 1860 10754 Sells subject to FFL requirements as noted on page 10. E. Remington 42 * & Sons .22 Short 4-Shot, c. 1860 20316 43 British .69 cal Flintlock Pistol w/inlaids (missing inlay) 44 Remington .44 cal Revolver, pat. 1858, (highly buffed) 77414 45 French .69 cal Flintlock Pistol, pat. 1815 46 French Flintlock Pistol, pat. M-1815 (missing part) 47 Metropolitan Arms Co. .36 cal Pistol 175680 48 St. Etienne .69 cal French Flintlock Pistol 49 French Black Powder .69 cal Pistol Flintlock Horse Pistol, London (undetermined mfg, missing ram rod, 50 added inlaids) Colt .36 cal Revolver w/engraved cylinder & all matching serial 51 numbers (barrel altered to fit frame tighter) 121077 52 Stocking & Co., Worchester, Mass, .32 cal Boot Pistol 53 Early Handmade (probable) .32 cal Boot Pistol, 54 Colt .36 cal Revolver w/engraved cylinder 18364 Bauduin .69 cal Flintlock Pistol w/decorative brass trim (missing ram 55 rod) MRE Impala De Tulle European Model 1822 .69 cal Percussion Pistol, 56 pat. 1862 Sells subject to FFL requirements as noted on page 10. Smith & 57 * Wessson Model 11/2 .32 cal Pistol 1945 58 AWS Fies .32 cal 6-Shot Pepper Box Pistol in cast steel 59 Derringer .36 cal Pistol w/brass frame & marked "Hero" Sells subject to FFL requirements as noted on page 10. Allen Wheel 60 * Lock .36 cal Revolver, Worchester, Mass, 1858 w/brass frame 288 61 Cooper Arms Co.