Guns That Won The West (2010)

Catalog 146
7th Cavalry Colt Single Action ca. 1870’s - $14,500
A Winchester 66’ on a Henry Stock - Serial #3058 - $9,800
General Custer’s Saddle

General Custer’s family papers
General Custer’s family photographs
Guns from “Battle of Little Big
Horn”
Gatling Gun - Model 1876 - Serial #179

on Original Carriage “The Custer Gun”
$330,000
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P.O. Box 22520 - Little Rock, AR 72221
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Custer and the Indian Wars 1867-1880
This catalog contains the largest groups of historic Custer guns ever offered for sale. These are exactly the
type guns that Custer and his men rode to their destiny with during the Battle of Little Big Horn in Montana
on June 25th 1876, when General Custer led his famous 7th Cavalry against the overwhelming Sioux and
Cheyenne Indians who were led by Chief Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. The 7th Cavalry were stationed at
Fort Abraham Lincoln, near Bismarck, Dakota and had recently been re-armed with these new, Springfield
model 1873 Trapdoor carbines .45/55 caliber. The 7th Cavalry’s report to the War Department, just 3 months
before the famous battle, lists 629 Springfield .45 caliber Trapdoor carbines for the 9 companies that formed
Custer’s 7th Cavalry regiment. Custer rode into the fight on June 25, 1876 commanding companies C, E, F, I & L
and lost his entire command, as well as, all their weapons were captured by the Indians. Major Reno commanded
companies, A, G & M and Captain Benteen commanded companies D, H & K and with Custer’s pack train, over 50
additional troopers and scouts were lost during the battle.
While 1st Model 1873 carbines between serial number 1 and 43,700 are considered possible Custer 7th Cavalry
carbines, a much more likely grouping is in the 16,000-22,000 serial number range and 31,000-36,000 range as more
carbines in this serial number range were re-captured from the Indians or returned to the US Armory for repair
after the battle than any others. Custer and his men were not only outnumbered, they were out gunned. The Indians
by this time had traded for the new Winchester repeating rifles, whereas Custer and his men were armed with these
single shot carbines. As in most battles 20% of the men did 80% of the fighting and their carbine barrels heated up,
causing the cartridges to jam and making it impossible for the trooper to reload during the battle. Many of these
carbines illustrate rough usage, including using the blade of a side knife to extract the cartridge.
In 1879, the US Army ordered all of these 1st model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor carbines to be returned to the
Springfield Arsenal where they were disassembled for parts and later destroyed because of Custer’s defeat in this
battle. The Trapdoor carbines in this catalog avoided this military recall by way of Indian capture, US Army & Indian
scouts, deserters and renegades; thus these overlooked secreted guns are much rarer than anyone has previously
recognized.
In my opinion, these rare and historic US Cavalry carbines are among the best collectable, hard assets to own. Having
access to the largest collection and the inside track on their true rarity will, over time, enhance the desirability and
the value of these few surviving guns. Truth be known it was 10 regiments of cavalry and 25 regiments of infantry
organized in 1867, after the close of the American Civil War that really “Won the West”.
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Lot 1
INDIAN CAPTURED - CUSTER CARBINE #18852 - 7th CAVALRY CO. C

(Lot 84) In a letter written to a collector/client in Colorado dated Aug 2, 1983, the highly respected collector dealer, Edward Benson of Kansas City, Mo;
wrote: “I purchased this gun from an individual who found it in the woods in Montana.”
The stock has many old brass tacks with a large number missing and shows significant use and wear. The serial number located on the receiver was
deliberately filed off by it’s Indian captor. Recently this carbine was conveyed to the State of Utah Department of Public Safety, Division of Law Enforcement
& Technical Services; where the serial number was reestablished through a chemical etching process.
“Microscopic examination revealed the serial number on the weapon to be 18852. In addition, to the right of this number, in a different, larger script was the
number Seven (crossed in the middle in the European style) with the letter “c”. These symbols appear to have been placed on the weapon after the original
serial number and after the weapon had been case hardened. The restored number appears as 18852, 7C.” The letter is signed by the Bureau Chief.
Company “C” was one of five companies that rode with Custer to their death at Last Stand Hill. Company “C” was commanded by General Custer’s brother
Captain Tom Custer. Ordnance notes No. 115, Oct 1, 1879 records 17 carbines and notes two additional carbines with the serial numbers effaced by filing
such as this one, as having been recovered from Indians at Slim Buttes, Montana in October of 1876 shortly after the battle of Little Big Horn. Three of the
recorded serial numbers re-captured are in the 18,000 serial number range, which is one of the prime ranges of Custer carbines known to exist. In addition,
Captain Henry Jackson, 7th Cavalry turned in serial number 18383 as having become unserviceable after the Battle of Little Big Horn.
In the most complete data base which lists Custer range carbines only 20 carbines in the 18,000 range are known to exist today. This carbine is believed to be
one of the only two known to exist as documented by the 1879 Ordnance report, that was captured by the Indian’s during the Battle of Little Big Horn, then
recaptured from them by the US Cavalry at Slim Buttes, Montana. A historically important and rare Battle of Little Big Horn Custer’s 7th Cavalry Carbine.
Accompanied by: Forensic Analysis and Provenance $130,000
The Chart on page 2 illustrates the officially recorded battles and deployments of the US Cavalry in the West. The number of patrols,
escorts, scouts, battles and countless months of deprivation dealing with weather, terrain, shelter, forage, food and water must have
been staggering. Rough use of these trapdoor carbines and their eventual destruction by the government has resulted in only a few
surviving 1st model Custer range trapdoor carbines. It is also interesting to note that the African American “Buffalo Soldiers” were
among the most heavily engaged cavalry regiments.
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Lot 2
A rare and early Springfield Trapdoor carbine serial #2024, only ‘2’ carbines within this range are even known to exist today. It has no saddle ring or swivel indicating Indian usage; and has a faint US
military cartouche with an even dark patina ......... $7,900
Lot 3
Another early serial #3166 Springfield trapdoor carbine; it is interesting to note that serial # 3146 and 3197 were re-captured from Sioux Indians at the Battle of Slim Butte’s just a few months after the
Little Big Horn. It maintains a faint US military cartouche and still has the saddle ring & bar. ......... $6,85w0
Lot 4
A perfect Custer-Little Big Horn range Springfield trapdoor carbine serial #18426; it is important to note that Custer’s scout, Crow King, surrendered serial #18489 just after the battle of Little Big Horn;
and Captain Jackson under orders from Benteen turned in serial #18383. There can be little doubt that this gun was at Custer’s Last Stand. It is a great Indian usage gun with stippling along the stock and
a faint US military cartouche. ......... $8,900

A Rare 7th Cavalry 1st Model 1873 Trapdoor
Carbine with Winchester Shell Extractor
Lot 5
Rare 1st Model 1873 Trapdoor carbine, modified by the 7th Cavalry at Fort Lincoln after the Battle of Big Horn. The butt plate has been modified with
a Winchester style sliding trap to accommodate a cleaning rod and broken shell extractor. The March 31st ordinance inventory for the 7th Cavalry
indicates that approximately 1050 1st model carbines were issued to the regiment. About 660 of these carbines were in the hands of troops at the LBH
fight and approximately 350 were retained in stores at the Ft. Lincoln Depot. Given the grave consequences of carbine jamming at the Little Big Horn
fight, the Ft. Lincoln Depot began immediately to modify the carbines from storage with a rather crude hand crafted, Winchester style sliding trap –
to accommodate a three piece jointed metal cleaning road and broken shell extractor. Over the years, a small group of historians & researchers have
examined and recorded serial numbers. To date, 20 serial numbers have been recorded. One of these carbines is in the Archives at the LBH National
Park site. These carbines were issued to the 7th Cavalry in mid October 1876, when the restored 7th regiment re-engaged the scattered hostile Sioux and
Cheyenne. The 7th participated in the Nez Perce’s fight in September 1877 and remained deployed in the region until 1887. This rare and significant 7th
Cavalry Carbine will enhance any private or museum collection. Serial #22727
$12,000
Lot 6
Springfield 1st Model 1873 Trapdoor carbine. SN #18404. Issues to the US Cavalry in 1874, it is important to note that Serial #18409 was surrendered
by Crow King and Serial #383 was turned into the arsenal by the 7th Cavalry in 1877.
$6,850
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Lot 7 Custer Range US Springfield A rare Custer range 1st Model 1873 Trapdoor carbine serial # 21270 in the prime Custer 7th Cavalry $9500
Trapdoor carbine serial # 21270 range from the Battle of Little Big Horn. The 21M range carbines represent the largest group of
7th Cavalry Indian & trooper identified carbines documented to date. This carbine #21270 is one of
less than 30 carbines in the 21M range known to exist. Historically, it is important to note that serial
Captain Benteen turned in #21209 was recaptured from the Indians shortly after the Custer battle. Additionally, serial #21313
serial # 21313 after the Little Big was turned into the Springfield Arsenal as unserviceable shortly after the battle by Capt Benteen, who
Horn battle commanded Companies D, H & K of the 7th Cavalry during the Battle of Little Big Horn. This gun has
a very high probability of being used at the Custer battle, as it falls firmly between two documented
7th Cavalry Little Big Horn used Trapdoor carbines.
Lot 8
Another perfect Custer-Little big Horn range Springfield trapdoor carbine serial #21135; eleven positively identified 7th Cavalry carbines exist within this range, including # 21023 & 21313 turned in
after the Battle of Little Big Horn. No saddle ring and the swivel cut have been cut out by its Indian captors. ......... $8,900
Lot 9
Only a handful of the 31000 serial range trapdoors are even known to exist today and this serial #31066 is one of only five known. The 10th Cavalry also received issues in this serial number range. This
gun has just as good a chance of being a Buffalo soldier’s gun as it does one of Custer’s troopers. Dark patina with no saddle ring or swivel. ......... $5,600

Lot 10
US Cavalry Officer’s Springfield Model 1875 Type One, No. 16 – both
Sheridan and Custer owned one of these custom made armory guns
Just 125 of these Custom made Springfield Armory guns were ever made, only a few are known to exist. They
are beautifully engraved and made to order by the officer. The very 1st 25 have sequential roman numerical
markings on the underside of the trigger housing; this is No. 16 and was issued to US Surgeon B D Taylor on
April 29th, 1876 - just before the Battle of Little Big Horn. Interesting to note that General Philip Sheridan
received No. 11 on February 29, 1876. The list of recipients of these Officer Models reads as a Who’s Who in
western history, including General Custer and his brother Tom. Of .45 cal, they were equipped with a modified
Sharps tang site. Dr Vance Haynes, a highly respected authority on Springfield Arms, especially Officers
Models, is well acquainted with this rare gun and has photographed it for his future publications. Dr. Haynes
pointed out that this gun had previous Indian ownership, as the stock still has Red Ochre rubbed into the grain
of the wood. It was originally discovered in Kalispell, Montana in a Crow beaded gun case. An important,
as well as, expensive Officer’s Model such as this must have been captured in order to be in Indian hands.
Phone Orders Accepted - In excellent condition, it has been well cared for by the US Officer, and then the Native American owners.
Collected near the Little Big Horn - one can only imagine its history. This rifle is a highly desirable weapon
Call Gary Direct (501) 258-1861 from the Custer era on the Western frontier. ......... $38,500
Lot 11
Key Custer range carbine SN# 36879. It is important to note that Carbine SN#36451 has been proven to have been at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Only five carbines in this range have been
discovered. Nice patina with no saddle ring as issued. ......... $6,850
Lot 12
A very late serial #42226; however serial #42259 was captured from the Sioux at Slim Butte’s shortly after the Battle of Little Big Horn. This carbine is in excellent condition, well cared for and
serviceable, not likely captured or Indian usage, yet a rare gun from the area of conflict. It is one of the best condition carbines in the Guns of the West Collection ......... $8,900
Lot 13
Model 1877 Trapdoor carbine SN#75719, rare, long wrist 1st Model stock keyhole trap with cleaning rod included. Excellent 90% original finish, sharp clean 1877 cartouche and firing proof. Rare high
arch breach block. A premium 1877 carbine ......... $8,400
Lot 14
Model 1877 Trapdoor carbine SN#75470, rare high arch reach block, sharp cartouche dated 1877—firing proof updated 1879 Buckhorn carbine sight ......... $8,400

Lot 15 Springfield Trapdoor Serial #112560, Model 1877. In .45/70 cal faint cartouche. Less than 3000 of these rare models were $3800
issued to the US Cavalry after the 73’ was removed from service after the Custer battle.
Lot 16 Model 1879 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine, Ser#131981. The model 1879 serial numbers start at approx. 100,000 and Very good $1650
end at approx 280,000 for all types. 15,000 in this range are carbines. Carbines under approx 135,000 are eagerly
sought because they are possible 7th cavalry re-issues.
Lot 17 Springfield Trapdoor Serial # 382309, Model 1884 trapdoor carbine made ca. 1886. This was the last model carbine issued to the $1750
US Cavalry, it was issued with a Buffington rear sight which was a significant change as it had much more versatility. While it
replaced the Model 1879, it was the standard carbine used during the last days of the Indian wars by the cavalry.
Lot 18 Springfield Model 1861 Rifle Musket, the model 1861 with Very good. Date $3300
its distinctive flat barrel bands is eagerly sought by civil war stamped on barrel
collectors since they were in use early and throughout the civil
war. The lock plate is stamped 1861.
Lot 19 Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle 1st Model with Metcalf cartridge holder. The Metcalf cartridge holder was used in the field Very good $1950
and is rarely encountered. 1st Model 1873 rifles have become scarce on the collector’s market and values have increased
significantly. The first model carbines and rifles were ordered to be turned into the Springfield armory because of physical
deficiencies and replaced initially with a limited number of 1877 models only to be quickly replaced by the Model 1879
which was the largest group to serve the US Military. The turned in 1873 models were disassembled by the armory and
parts sold or scrapped. Existing model 1873 trapdoors in original condition had to evade the recall, by way of army
deserters, or Indian capture.
Lot 20 Indian altered Springfield 1861 rifled musket; photographs of Indians in the post civil war era holding stock modified Very good $2700
Springfield muskets and rifles with decoration using period cast brass tacks are often seen.

Lot 21 Springfield Model 1888 “experimental” positive cam rifle. In excellent, almost new, condition. This is one of the rarest Springfield guns, $9550
as only 100 of them were made in 1888. A must for the most advanced collector or museum collection. Serial #415109
Lot 22 Springfield Model 1881 US Trapdoor Forager Shotgun 20 gauge serial #548. A total of 1376 of these forager model Very good $2200
trapdoors were manufactured in 1881-1885. They were used by US troops in the field on the western frontier when scouting
for small game. The metal is gray and the stock exhibits the usual wear of frontier usage.
Lot 23 US Army’s Foragers Belt with Indian War $1800

US Buckle. Heavy harness leather with
cartridge lops made to carry 20 gauge
shotgun shells, by harness makers at
the western forts. A fine “fair weather”
Christian belt set.
Lot 24 A Very Rare 1st Model Allin Conversion Model 1865 Breech-loading rifle modified from an 1861 Very good, wood loss $3500
Allin Conversion 1865 Springfield US Rifled Musket. This is the very first conversion employing the around near hinge point
trapdoor breech block mechanism by the Springfield Arsenal. Using a .58 Cal. of trapdoor mechanism
Rim fire cartridge, only 5000 of these guns were converted under the Allin
patent. There are likely less than 500 of these rifles existing today and they rarely
come onto the collecting market. Their Cartridges themselves are extremely rare.
Lot 25 Allin Conversion Model 1866 rifle. Designed by Erskine S. Allin and altered at Springfield armory using Model Very good $1600
1863, 3-band percussion rifled muskets, made famous at Wagon Box fight at Fort Kearney. Jim Bridger was chief
of scouts and Bill Cody named his 1866, rifle Lucretia Borgia, which is currently on display in the Cody Museum,
Wyoming. Sitting Bull used a prized 1866. Many 1866’s were captured and used by Plains Indians during the
Indian wars.
Lot 26 Allin Conversion Model 1865 Rifle, Springfield US breech loading rifle Cal. .58 rim fire, Very good $1400
modified from an 1861 Springfield rifled musket 2 band variations. It has the correct 26 inch
barrel with the two band stock.

Gatling Gun - Model 1876 on Original
Carriage “The Custer Gun”
Lot 27: This model 1876 Gatling Gun is considered a Classic among collec-
tors. Only 18 of this particular model were ever made and only 7 exist today.
It is the most desirable of all Gatling guns both for it’s visual appeal and the
fact that it is considered “The Indian War Custer Gun.” The M-1876 was the
model that General Custer had for the 7th Cavalry in Dakota Territory but
decided not to take on that fateful day at Little Big Horn.
This serial number #179 Model 1876 Gatling gun was sold by the U.S. Gov-
ernment to Bannerman after the turn of the century, who kept it as a display
and never offered it for sale until his company closed in the 1950’s. We be-
lieve that Don Toppel purchased it from Bannerman (he authored the book
“The Gatling Gun” in 1971.) A private collector in New Jersey bought it in
the 1970’s, owned it for approximately 10 years and sold it to another collec-
tor in New York in 1988. I purchased the gun directly from him in October
1999. It is without doubt, the finest Model 1876 Gatling gun in existence and
the “only one” in private hands .
$330,000.
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Lot 28
Custer’s 7th Cavalry Colt Single Action Army SN# 5147 Revolver and US Holster
This rare gun is just one serial number away from a documented 7th Cavalry Colt Single Action. Custer and his men carried these into the Battle of Little Big Horn along with their Springfield Trapdoor
Carbines. Custer’s entire command lost all of their weapons including their Colt revolvers. Many of these weapons were recaptured from the Indians less than a year later at the Battle of Slim Buttes and
sent back to the Colt factory or Springfield Armory where they were refurbished and fitted with a shortened barrel. They were then reisuued as Colt Artillery models, extensively used in the 1890s when
Roosevelt’s Rough Riders charged up San Juan Hill carrying the Colt Artillery model. A remarkable gun with a remarkable history accompanied with a letter of authenticity by John Kopec.
$14,500

Lot 29
Custer’s Racing Saddle, illustrated in Frost’s book and purchased from General Custer’s Family in Monroe, Michigan ca. 1870’s
While Custer actively campaigned against the Plains Indians, he was also active in Lexington, Kentucky racing thoroughbreds. His race horse ‘Frogtown’ won many a Kentucky horse race and this was the
saddle he wore. A vellum tree, being a scaled down McClellan saddle of the Civil War era, this was General Custer’s Racing Saddle. An excellent horseman, Custer knew the value of a light and well made
saddle in battle and on the racetrack. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Dr. Frost and the Custer family; as well as, this very saddle is illustrated in all the books on Custer’s thoroughbreds. The
ultimate Custer horse gear. ......... $54,500
Lot 30
7 Cheyenne ledger drawings from Capt. Tilton’s 20th US
Infantry family album, depicting scenes from the Battle of
Little Big Horn, originally discovered by Norm Flayderman
along with Capt. Tilton’s Uniform and military papers.
Tilton married a Cheyenne woman at Fort Reno where these
drawings were done for him by a Cheyenne warrior & in-law
Of all the ledger books/drawings I have owned these are amongst the finest and my favorites. The battle scenes are wonderful and historical.
The oval portrait was only discovered after we removed the pages from the family album and depicts a US cavalry trooper’s “Last Resort” killing
himself before being massacred at the Little Big Horn. It is known that a lot of Custer’s men vowed to hold the last bullet back for themselves. The
two ledger drawings on this page depict the Cheyenne drawing out Custer’s men into battle; it is documented that the Cheyenne warriors did
most of the killing during the battle of Little Big Horn.

This is my favorite plains Indian drawing of all time. It depicts “8” Cheyenne War Chiefs rallying the villages to battle
and delivering War Medicine to the various Cheyenne encampments in the Big Horn Valley, in Montana 1876.
These drawings depict a Warrior performing an Incantation to protect his horse

during the upcoming battle. His peace pipe has been thrown onto the ground; and
lastly, drawing of Custer’s men on horseback charging two Cheyenne Warriors
who are protected by the War Shield’s from Custer’s trapdoor carbines. While
Capt Tilton’s uniform and other family papers have already been sold, these ledger
Drawings are intact and complete. They all measure 8 by 14 inches and all have
defects to the edges, but the colors are bright and they are completely original
and Unpublished! “7” Cheyenne Ledger drawings in pencil & crayon drawn at
Fort Reno by a Cheyenne warrior who took part in Custer’s Last Stand; they
were drawn for Capt. Tilton who was married to a Cheyenne woman. Ex: Norm
Flayderman ......... $59,500
In this drawing Custer’s men are dismounted and entrenched, shooting it out with their Springfield Trapdoor carbines; while a
lone chieftan wounds one of them with an arrow thru the knee.
Lot 31 3rd US Cavalry parade dress helmet, $3750
Prussian style with long yellow died horse
hair. C. 1874. With appropriate piping and
pale lemon yellow chest cords. Excellent
condition.
Lot 32 US Indian Scout slouch hat with red and white $3800
cord and pin and “USS – crossed arrows” pin
worn primarily by Mescalero Apache scouts for
the US Armey. C. 1880’s. Excellent condition
- rare
Lot 33 US Cavalry Officer’s Boots with original $1550

brass spurs. C. 1870-1880’s. In excellent
condition.

The earliest known Indians Wars Uniform
1st US Dragoons from Kansas to Oregon
The rarest U.S. Military uniform,

they guarded the Wagon Trains on the
Santa Fe Trail and the Oregon Trail
Lot 34
1st United States Dragoons, Company “A”. The rarest U.S. military uniform still in private hands. A superb Sergeant Major single breasted Frock
Coat with Eagle “D” button, collar and shoulder scales insignia. Accompanied by it’s original buff sword belt, and equally rare Dragoon Shako
hat ca. 1840’s. Being the only Dragoon Officers uniform known to exist (Even the US Army nor the Smithsonian have this in their collections).
The Dragoons were the forerunners of the US Cavalry and were stationed at Fort Scott in Kansas on America’s western frontier and played an
important roll in protecting America’s Westward Expansion.
From Fort Scott Kansas they provided armed escort led by Capt Phillip St. George Cooke for wagon trains and traders on the Santa Fe Trail, latter
they went overland to protect the early settlers on the Oregon Trail. They surveyed the unmapped northern plains and maintained peace amongst
the Plains Indian tribes, armed with Halls breech loading carbines, heavy pistols and two cannons. They first met the Sioux in 1845 near Fort
Laramie and brought about a Peace between their Pawnee enemy, who were awed by the Dragoons firepower , that they believed the Dragoons
were “ a new and superior white people” and agreed to leave the overland settlers wagon trains alone.
They accompanied General Kearny on his military expedition to claim –

Oregon for America as President Polk wanted American’s to control all
of Oregon “or go to War ,54 -40 or Fight” was their motto, indicating
the latitude that the boundary with England was contested over. They
were the first US Military force to cross the Continental Divide. The
1st Dragoons opened the way for all of the other US Cavalry units that
followed it on the western frontier. This is the only known Dragoon
Officer’s uniform in existence.
$130,000
Lot 35 Spencer Carbine Indian use civil war gun serial #28823 in .56/52Cal. With significant evidence of Indian use. The stock Rough $8250
has been shaved extensively, the sling bar removed, brass tack plains Indian decoration is classic for the 1870’s period.
Most of the tacks are missing with some broken, their square shanks are visible. The Spencer was an Indian favorite and
ammunition was widely available on the frontier. This is one of the finest known Indian usage Spencer’s in existence.
Lot 36 Spencer carbine Model 1865 Serial #676 “Indian Wars” made in 1865 approximately 30,000 of these cavalry carbines Very good $2200
were purchased by US Army, serial numbered in early range this is one of the first Spencer’s made in 1865.

Lot 37 Indian used Spencer Spencer Repeating Carbine - Indian use ca. 1860’s. This carbine is a civil war Very good $6400
Carbine ca. 1860’s .52 cal rim fire (56-56) and exhibits classic Indian use with period tacks and
patterns typical to northern plains tack decoration. The Spencer carbine was
a favorite of the frontier and ammunition was widely available to the Indian
tribes on the Great Plains. This is Museum Quality Indian tacked gun
Lot 38 Spencer Model 1865 Carbine serial # 11881 issued to the US Cavalry in 1866. A very Rare Nez Perce Indian usage in .56-50 cal. $3900
Issued to US Cavalry regiments in the west from 1865 to1874. They saw extensive service along with Sharps carbines until the famous
1873 Springfield Trapdoor 45/70 carbine became the US Cavalry standard issue in 1874. This carbine was collected directly from a
Nez Perce family from the Coalville Reservation, near Brewster, Washington and the Columbia River. The action has several notches
filed along the edge, the Nez Perce’ struggle and fight led by Chief Joseph is well documented in western history, and his famous
quote “ I will Fight no More” is legendary. A rare Nez Perce warrior’s carbine.
Lot 39 Spencer Repeating military rifle Serial# 2543, in .52 cal. 1863-64, with 11,470 delivered. Custer’s 5th Michigan Very good $2800
Cavalry was armed with rifles Ser#100-1550 this rifle is 1000, numbers above & was delivered pre-Gettysburg. An
early rifle. Modified by US Army part’s in 1865, with stabler cut off, rounded frame slot and beveled hammer face.
Lot 40 Spencer Sporting Rifle in .56/46 cal. Half stock Spencer with Octagon barrel and single set trigger. These rifles Very good, wood loss $3450
often referred to as Spencer Buffalo Rifles used a special .56/46 bottle neck cartridge to achieve the maximum along wrist stock
range possible with the Spencer’s feed and ejection system They were manufactured during the waning day of
the Spencer Arms company following the civil war. Spencer was bought out by Winchester and became part of
western history.
Lot 41 Sharps Model 1853 US slant breech carbine serial# 10107. John Brown Model brass hardware. Serial range from $4350
9000 to approx 19,000.

Lot 42 Remington #1, Rolling Block Heavy Barrel Sporting Rifle Serial #6482, in .44/77 cal. Scarce Indian usage rifle well worn with an Good $4750
overall dark patina. The .44/77 along with the .50/70 was the pre-eminent cartridges used in the early 1870’s for buffalo hunting.
The extractor on this rifle was broken early in its use and a sharp implement used for cartridge extraction has worn a deep
grove in barrel breech. Two rude X’s have been carved into the stock along with several notches are carved on left wrist. Many
independent buffalo hunters fell prey to marauding Indians seeking their gun and ammunition. A great historic gun of the
western frontier of museum quality.
Lot 43 Buffalo hide hunter rifle scabbard. Made from a $4500

flint buffalo hide with harness leather synching
straps. The rarest of the buffalo hunting
accouterments. Sized to accommodate the largest
of the Sharps or Remington buffalo rifles.
Lot 45 Early Belt Set Cartridge Belt for $3100

Buffalo Hunter.
Roller buckle made
of Brown Leather.
Lot 44 Buffalo Hunting “ A rare and large Buffalo Hunter’s Skinning set, loaded with eight skinning knives $2550
Skinning Set” ca. 1870 in original frontier made saddle/boot leather case with leather belt. A wonderful
showpiece, this belt saw a lot of use during the early days of Buffalo Hunting on the
western plains.
Lot 46 Lot 47 Lot 48
Spontoon Blade Pipe-Tomahawk from the Chandler-Pohrt A tall Spontoon Blade Pipe-Tomahawk with a diamond A Large Spontoon blade Pipe-Tomahawk with dual
Collection ca. 1770’s. A short blade with a very large eye, and design on the eye, small bowl and long down turned snake diamond design on the eye and blade, with a tall well
small rounded bowl from the Great Lakes tribes during the like tang’s ca. 1770’s. From the Great Lakes tribes during the rounded bowl ca. 1770’s. A Great Lakes Indian weapon
Revolutionary War. This blade would have hilted to a large Revolutionary War, this rare spontoon blade is illustrated in carried during the Revolutionary War. this tomahawk is
stem, heavy and short, it was made for heavy impact, and a line drawing in Milford Chandler’s book, The Blacksmith illustrated as a line drawing in Milford Chandler’s book,
the tangs are turned upward. 8.5 inch blade, accompanied by Shop; as well, it is also listed in Peterson’s American Indian as well it also appears in Peterson’s American Indian
Pohrt Collection Letter of Authenticity, Ex: Chandler-Pohrt Tomahawks, in the appendix. 9 inch blade accompanied by Tomahawks, in the appendix. 8.5 inches tall, accompanied
Collection ......... $2,800 Pohrt Collection Letter of Authenticity, Ex: Chandler-Pohrt by Pohrt Collection Letter of Authenticity, Ex: Chandler-
Collection ......... $3,800 Pohrt Collection ......... $3,800
Lot 49
A French-Indian War Pipe Tomahawk
from the Chandler-Pohrt Collection
ca. 1750’s
A very early Great Lakes region warrior’s pipe
tomahawk has hand forged frontier made iron
blade, engraved on both sides with a three petal
French “Fleur de Lis” design, stippling along
the bottom edge of the blade, and perfectly
round bowl on original haft with dark patina
throughout. Size 22 inches long, with 7 inch blade.
Accompanied by Pohrt Letter of Authenticity, Ex:
Chandler-Pohrt Collection ......... $9,600
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Lot 50 Geo. Jones Original Flintlock London 1790, brass barrel trade pistol with pre 1813 proofs. Fine $2250
Lot 51 W. Ketland & Co. original Flintlock trade pistol iron barrel with brass band near muzzle. Acorn Fine $2475
tipped trigger guard. Unbridled pan pre 1813 Birmingham proof marks. Attractive early pistol with
wrist escutcheon.
Lot 52 John Jones & Son Original Flintlock trade pistol. London ca 1810 with pre 1813 Birmingham $1750
proofs iron barrel.
Lot 53 Lot 54. Prairie Indian tribes Iowa, Kansa or Winnebago ca. 1800
Lewis & Clark era, cold-stamp marking by the frontier blacksmith
Early Great Lakes Pipe Tomahawk with screw on that made it, “CH. W. Bonsten,” “Stars and crossed Arrows &
Brass Bowl ca. 1770’s Tomahawks” stamped onto the blade, with a screw on silver pipe-
When tomahawks first developed from spike & hammer poles to pipe bowls, bowl, short 7 inch blade ......... $3,400
screw-on bowls were made in limited numbers and are a very rare variant
of pipe tomahawks. Beautifully made tall brass bowl is mounted onto a steel
blade with engraving. 7 3/8 inch blade, see Great Lakes Indian Art by David
Penney pg 97 fig 5 for a similar example, accompanied by Pohrt Collection
Letter of Authenticity, Ex: Chandler-Pohrt Collection ......... $3,600
Lot 55. Allen County, Ohio ca. 1790’s Lot 56. Great Lakes French
Daniel Boone era, octagonal shape & Indian War ca. 1760,
bowl possible from a gun barrel, with frontier made with intricate
a central Diamond design on the eye file work and a raised
and cross hatching on 7 inch blade. Diamond design around
Illustrated in Great Lakes Art the eye, 7 inch blade
by Penney pg 97 ......... $3,800 $2,400

INDIAN TRADE GUNS
1790-1860
Lot 57 W Ketland & Co Chiefs Presentation Fusil. The fusil has a Bow & quiver design engraved Very good $5200
into the side plate. The stock wrist is raised carved around the barrel lug tang. A classic
Indian Head escutcheon.
Lot 58 Indian Chief ’s Grade Ketland & Alpert Indian Presentation Fusil ca. 1830’s. Hogs Head & Horn Very good $6450
Trade musket ca. 1830’s on side plate & butt plate. Indian Head silver wrist escutcheon. Bow,
quiver, shield & arrow side plate, trigger guard decoration. Iron ram rod;
R.OW. Stamp between London proofs.
Lot 59 Hudson Bay Indian Trade Indian Trade Fusil by Barnett in original percussion configuration ca. $6350
Gun ca. 1870 1870. Seated Fox Hudson Bay impression on lock plate. Brass wire wrist
repair on stock. Numerous early high crown brass tacks in an Indian
Council Ring tacked pattern on right side of stock. Additional tacks run
parallel to brass butt plate. Large brass serpentine side plate.
Lot 60 Hudson Bay Indian Trade gun Barnett Indian Trade Fusil in .54 cal with brass serpentine side plate. The fusil exhibits $4200
with Serpentine side plate extensive field use with no visible marks or dates evident. The Running Fox impression on the
stock near the butt is visible as well as a faint Hudson Bay Tombstone Fox on the lock plate.
Lot 61 Indian Flintlock Fusil Parker Field dated 1870 serpentine side plate very popular with Indians in the remote Very good $5950
northern regions where cartridge ammunition was often scarce and not available, (i.e.) Blackfoot, Flathead, and
Blood & Cree. Shows significant use.

Early Plains Rifles
Lot 62 John Dreppard , Indian Chief ’s Grade Flintlock rifle converted to percussion. The records of the American Fur Trade Fine $7950
Company are very complete at the NY Historical Society Library. They include orders for Flintlock Lancaster rifles
made by John Dreppard, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dec 30, 1830, for 24-30 rifles. These original records include reference
to double set triggers and stained maple stocks with checkered grips. Identical to this gun which is believed to be part
of this 1830 contract with the American Fur Trade company.
Lot 63 T. Ketland Chief ’s grade presentation Northwest Fusil in .54 cal. Early London proof markings, converted to $4850
percussion. Hogs head on lock behind hammer and small headed fox in circle on barrel forward of London markings
on barrel which has been a shortened to 32”. Octagonal to round portion of barrel is 15 inches. High crown brass
tacks on each side of wrist; fancy brass wrist escutcheon. 5-1/4” long tang terminated, two large screws fastened with
small screw toward the tit. Large wide butt plate extends 4” on top of engraved butt stock. This gun speaks volumes of
frontier Indian usage.
Lot 64 Model 1807 US Flintlock “Indian carbine” in .54 cal and dated 1809 with 33 ½ inch barrel total Very good Plus $8600
issued of 1,202. This is the 1st Official US Arsenal made carbine also the 1st Indian Department
order. Converted to percussion as 99% are unless re-converted.
Lot 65
St Louis made full stock Flintlock Rifle with engraved
Hawken-style Eagle Head patch box ca. 1820’s
Perhaps the most famous gun in early western frontier history, the Hawken
rifle is among the most Important of all Plains rifles. This is a very ornate and
significant Hawken, Kentucky full stock rifle in .45 cal. The rifling is classic
Hawken, being 7 wide bands with narrow groves having the Hawken 48 inch
twist, and the barrel is stamped with individual letters “Hawken”. The only
known signed Sam Hawken full stock flintlock is illustrated in “The Hawken
Rifle, its Place in History,” by Charles Hanson, Jr. and noted as being in the
collection of Wm. Reisner of Colorado - and is priceless! This rifle has an
identical Eagle head patch box.
A large silver escutcheon is engraved with the Federal Eagle and inlayed into
the cheek piece. The lock is stamped Rogers Brothers, Phil (1809-46), the trigger
is double set and the butt plate toe has a patch box release button. A patch box
attributed to Christian Hawken is illustrated on pg 202 of “Kentucky Rifle patch
Boxes” vol. 2 by Chandler & Whisker and two other patch boxes are illustrated in
“Gunsmith’s of Maryland,” by Hartzler & Whisker; none even come close to this
rifle’s eagle head patch box which is identical to one made by Samuel Hawken.
The high quality of this Hawken and the identical patch box raises the obvious
question - is this gun made by Sam Hawken? Early correspondence between him
and the military commander at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas confirms that Sam was
eyeing the western trade, and a .45 cal bore qualifies this rifle for western use.
Regardless of the actual maker, this rifle is of a very high quality, from a family of
famous gunsmiths and will be a centerpiece of any public or private collection.
The full length is 43 inches (just under 4 feet long) ......... $11,500
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Lot 66
Revolutionary War Tomahawk
Revolutionary War Pipe Tomahawk circa 1770’s
which is a large fighting tomahawk on a tiger maple
haft with a heavy 6 inch wide steel blade a width
overall of 24 inches. From the Chandler-Pohrt
Collection ......... $9,800
Lot 67
Revolutionary War Officer’s Flintlock
Revolutionary War Officer’s Flintlock pistol circa 1770s. Believed to be a Hessian officer’s horse pistol as the British hired German mercenaries to fight against the American colonists.
Ornately carved walnut stock with brass mounts on a long barrel ......... $3800
Lot 68
Tecumseh’s War Club - Presented to General Brock - Commander of the British Army -
upon capture of Detroit in 1812
1 of only 4 Shawnee War Clubs known to exist and the only documented Tecumseh War Club – The most important
Native American Indian weapon still in private hands, recently discovered in British General Brock’s family in
England and well documented and well publicized in both the newspapers in London and Toronto, as well as
firmly documented in the Brock Family Will’s where it was handed down from generation to generation. It is also
published in books about Brock & Tecumseh and more recently by the Associated Press! And the unveiling of
a painting of General Brock holding this club at the Royal Canadian Military Institute, most importantly by Sir
Isaac Brock’s “Royal Order of Bath” being his “Knighthood” appointment as a Knight of the British Empire, for the
Capture of Fort Detroit and forming an alliance with Chief Tecumseh.

Tecumseh’s
The most important
War Club 1 of only 4 Shawnee War Clubs known to
Native American Indian exist and the only documented
weapon still in private hands, Tecumseh War Club
recently discovered in British
General Brock’s family.
“(Governor William Harrison), you

have the liberty to return to your own
country ... you wish to prevent the
Indians from doing as we wish them, to
unite and let them consider their lands as
common property of the whole ... You never
see an Indian endeavor to make the white
people do this ... Sell a country! Why not sell
the air, the great sea, as well as the earth? Did
not the Great Spirit make them all for the use
of his children? How can we have confidence in
the white people?”
-- Tecumseh, 1810
“Where today are the Pequot? Where are the Narragansett, the Mochican, the
Pocanet, and other powerful tribes of our people? They have vanished before the
avarice and oppression of the white man, as snow before the summer sun ... Sleep not
longer, O Choctaws and Chickasaws ... Will not the bones of our dead be plowed up,
and their graves turned into plowed fields?”
-- Tecumseh, 1811
Shawnee war clubs are extremely rare, only 4 are known to exist, neither the Smithsonian or the Museum of the American
Indian have one in their collections! But, this is the only Shawnee War-Club firmly documented to Chief Tecumseh, who was
the first and only Indian Leader to unite all the Native American Tribes to defend themselves against white settlers and/or
governments from taking their native lands. Tecumseh traveled on a mission to recruit all the Indian tribes from the Great Lakes
to the Mississippi Valley to join his confederation and defend their lands. General Brock was killed in action just 3 months after
he received Tecumseh’s War Club, his brother returned it along with all of his personal effects to their family in England where it
has been for the past 200 years, along with his military papers “Knighthood” document illustrated on the previous page (which has
a Native American Indian in his Crest), these military paper’s and Tecumseh’s War Club have been in the same wooden box in General
Brocks family since he was killed. Accompanied by Dr. Ted Brasser’s lengthy research and Letter of Authentication, he is the world’s leading
expert on Woodland & Plains Indian artifacts; retired from the National Museum of Civilization. Like any military leader, Tecumseh’s War
Club was a symbol of his leadership & power amongst his people; while he fought with a Pistol and Tomahawk he always rallied his warriors
with this War Club. It has the same symbolic Leadership Power and Rarity as George Washington’s sword. This is the Most Important Native
American Discovery in a hundred years. Hand carved with Shawnee cultural & ceremonial designs 57 cm. in length ......... $475,000
Lot 69 R. Johnson1836 military pistol in .54 cal. made in $1750
1842 and issued to the 7th US Dragoons stationed
in Santa Fe, New Mexico during and after the
Mexican War protecting the traders along the
Santa Fe Trail. A fine and historic Army pistol with
conversion to percussion and clearly stamped on
the stock S.F. 7
Lot 70 Pennsylvania Rifle Works Percussion rifle .46Cal. These rifles were used primarily on the western frontier. Item Very good $2600
no. 140 in table VII of Ordnance notes #115 of Oct 1, 1879 lists “small arms captured from hostile Indians”
included in this list is a Pennsylvania Rifle Works rifle that had been captured from the Plains Indians.
Lot 71 W. Ketland & Co. original Flintlock pistol iron barrel crown military proofs and broad arrow. Barrel shortened $1250
with brass muzzle band attached, a Belgian proof is stamped behind the “London” stamp on barrel.
Lot 72 American Flint Lock Pistol with lock by C. Bird & Co, Philadelphia ca. 1810-20. Octagon to round barrel 58Cal. Very good $1850
Possible use in war 1812; Pennsylvania Makers Arms were popular on western frontier where it was common
for trappers and mountain men to wear several pistols. Especially handy while sleeping & trapping.

Lot 73 US Army Model 1807/08 Bridgewater Flintlock Model 1807 Musket, .69 Cal with a long 41” Barrel ca. Very good $2450
Musket War of 1812. It has a 2nd style butt stock, with a overall white metal patina.
Several variations of this gun are known to exist
Lot 74 Derringer Model 1814 US Army Flintlock Rifle .54 Cal. A contract for 2000 of these rifles was awarded Very good plus condition $5800
to Derringer during the War of 1812. This rifle is considered to be an improved full stock version of the
Model 1803. This US Army Derringer contract gun is rarely seen on the collector market.
Lot 75 Model 1841 6 lb. Field Gun and cassion from a California museum. A very rare
and unique bronze canon on original carriage, with the original matchingcassion
and limber. A complete and matching artillery canon set approximately 26
feet long, originally issued by the US Army and made by Ames in Springfield,
Massachusetts. Captured during the American Civil War and used by North
Carolina volunteers, it is stamped “North Carolina 1862” on the trunion straps
and “CSA” on the drag of the canon carriage. The cassion and limber carriage
is a mixture of both US and Confederate Army parts. All the iron is blacksmith
made, and wood on the carriage is roughly hewn. Another remarkable feature is
the barrel of the canon is in near mint condition with a wonderful bronze patina.
This canon has been kept inside since the 19th century - 99% of the canons that
exist today are either painted or have a dark green patina from being weathered.
This canon found its way west during the Indian Wars and has never been on the
market before. Recently deassessed from a private California museum. It is listed
in Wayne Starks “Big Gun” book as being private ownership with North Carolina
Markings
$125,000
Lot 76 Model 1836 Flintlock Pistols by R Johnson dated 1842, 54 CAL. 8-1/2’ barrels. An improved version of the model 1826 Excellent $6250
and the last martial pistol produced in flintlock. Regarded as the finest made, handsomest, and most reliable of all military
flintlock pistols. They were primary arms of dragoons in the Mexican war. The metal has turned a Gray/Brown smooth
patina with traces of case on hammer area. The stocks are pristine with excellent cartouches overall fine condition.
Lot 77 Model 1836 Hall/North US Breech loading percussion carbine in.58cal. Accompanied by a Fine $5900
Triangular integral bayonet blade by Simeon North ca. 1834-39 just 2000 of these guns were
produced. The model 1836 is historically significant since it was the 1st percussion weapon
and breech loader officially adopted for military service globally. Les than 100 are estimated
to exist today, this model is rarely seen on the collector market.

In excellent condition, supple fabric with no conservation or repairs, the Republic of Texas uniform coat buttons are listed as Albert No. 11 and cuff buttons
are Albert 8v, the trousers were published in Albert’s book in 1979 on pg 8. The Republic of Texas Light Artillery led an important roll in Texas Independence
and they were still an active unit during the Civil War, serving in Waul’s Texas Legion. A museum showpiece and the only 1 in existence!
Lot 78
The only known Republic of Texas

Uniform trousers with TEXAS Light
Artillery buttons ca. 1836
These are the ONLY known Republic of Texas uniform trousers still in
existence. They were discovered by Dewey Albert, the leading expert/
author on American Military Uniforms & Buttons. The trousers were
authenticated by the National Textile Museum; the fabric curator
stated that the white silk corduroy came from one of two fabric mills
in New England and was made ca. 1835, and that they are the earliest
surviving fabric from those mills. There are ‘24’ TEXAS Light Artillery
coat buttons along both outside seams of the trousers and ‘2’ TEXAS
Light Artillery cuff buttons remaining on each pocket. The buttons
alone are worth more than what we are asking for the trousers. But
to preserve the historical Integrity of the only surviving example of
a Republic of Texas uniform, they are being offered Intact. A true
museum showpiece, this is really what the Texian Army looked like!
The buttons are used in a southwest concho style decoration along
the pant leg. Other examples of this button are from dig sites near San
Jacinto where Sam Houston defeated and captured Santa Ana. 4 feet
tall, Ex: Albert Collection ......... $65,000
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Lot 79 German Horse Pistol Fri Arneth A Mergalheim J. Fridrich Arneth $1650
Octagon to Round barrel.
Lot 80 French Flintlock Horse Pistol. During the civil war the Confederacy was desperate for arms of all kinds. Very good $950
Thanks to the English/French rivalry with the United States, France made a significant number of their
Charelville Flintlock .69 cal. Horse pistols available to the Confederate agents. The pistol is the original
configuration and in very good condition.
Lot 81
A French Flintlock Horse Pistol, ca 1800
A French Flintlock Horse Pistol, ca 1800 of the Lewis & Clark era with a regimental stamp ‘20’ on the stock;
a heavy .50 cal sidearm for the Fur Trader. ......... $850

Lot 82 Colt “under lever” Baby Dragoon. This revolver is in very good condition with discernable cylinder screen. A favorite $11,500
with the 49ers during the Gold Rush. Fine condition. Serial #14100
Lot 83
US Model 1835 Heavy 12-pounder Field Howitzer Serial #1
Rare Ames manufactured Heavy 12-pounder, Serial #1 made in 1837, and discovered in New England. It is interesting to note that serial #38 was at General Hunts
Headquarters at the Gettysburg Battlefield and serial numbers 7 and 8 were delivered to the Virginian Military Institute in Lexington, VA, and were certainly used by the
Confederacy. This Heavy 12-pounder Field Howitzer is a rare mixture of a howitzer and field cannon made of bronze with two circular handles over the trunnions for
moving and handling this cannon. Stamped on the casable are the US Inspector marks “2 over 1810 over G.T.” and “No. 1 over 16.0.3” with “1837” *date of manufacture)
and “NP Ames Foundry – Springfield” on one of the trunnions. Excellent condition with no defects, having a natural pea-green patina on a fully equipped carriage and
in it’s original configuration as a field howitzer, with most of its original hardware and parts. The tube weighs 1,810 pounds and the rebuilt carriage weighs 1,200 pounds.
This “Big Gun” has been shot on a regular basis. If you have been looking for a cannon this is the one! .NET delivered. ......... $95,000
Lot 84 Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Revolver Serial #17451 martially marked dragoon fitted for shoulder stock. The revolver is a 4 Fine $11750
screw with a dovetailed folding rear sight and has a relatively uniform brown patina. Formerly in the Dupont collection.
Lot 85 Colt Baby Dragoon Revolver all matching oval cylinder stops, 5” barrel, Serial #9338. Overall, very Good $5800
Lot 86 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Serial #78711. Cartouche faint, original grip, all matching numbers. The $2450
1860 army was the primary revolver of the US in the Civil War. Serial numbers most closely related are
78700-78710 were issued to the 7th Michigan Cavalry. Many of these revolvers were later issued by the US
Gov’t to Indians as relocation annuity. Approx 38 of this model was reported captured from Indians in
ordinance notes 115, Oct 1879.

Lot 87 Dragoon Pepperbox, Allen & Thurber Grafton, Mass. ca 1837-42. Fluted 6” barrel, in .36 cal. not Very good $7200
engraved. No. 63 between one nipple. No grip escutcheon, wide back strap. One of the best selling
handguns of popular early on the frontier with the military mountain men, wagon trains, 49ers etc.
Serious competition with colts Patterson revolver used in Seminole, and Mexican wars. This Grafton
collected from Paul Henry directly at a Cleveland collectors show. Only a handful known.
Lot 88 Grafton Pepperbox, Allen & Thurber, ca 1837 First Allen model and rarest in .28 cal. 3” fluted barrel, Very good plus $7800
engraved frame. Small characters (1/16”) Allen & Thurber, Grafton, Mass. Small Allen’s patent on
side of frame.
Lot 89 Allen’s patent dragoon Pepperbox 2nd Model, marked AW Spies, fluted 6” barrel. Very good $3950
Lot 90 Allen & Thurber Dragoon Pepperbox, transitional Grafton-Norwich. Covered Fine $4300
percussion nipples, 5” barrel acquired from Paul Henry & pictured in his book.
Ethan Allen and Allen & Wheelock.
Lot 91 Pepperbox, Robbin & Lawrence, ca. 1851-54 ring trigger 5 shot .31 cal., barrel length is 4-1/2” Very good $800
fluted, with engraved frame, needs repair.
Lot 92
A Winchester 66’ with a Henry Stock #3058; a rare transitional carbine
The Henry rifle was the most famous Repeater of the Civil War. After the war, Winchester bought out Henry and began to issue their famous brass framed Model 66’, sometimes utilizing parts from
the Henry Factory, especially Henry barrels; however this rare gun has a Henry Stock, configured for a shoulder sling, and martially marked with serial #3058 stamped inside the brass butt plate. It’s
a unique western gun, serial #134749. The use of the 66’ on the western frontier is legendary, sought after by settlers & Indians, who referred to them as “Yellow Boy,” because of their beautiful brass
frame. It is interesting to note that many of the Indians at the Battle of the Little Big Horn were armed with these Winchester repeaters; whereas Custer’s men were carrying the single shot Springfield
trapdoor carbines. A unique Winchester/Henry with an interesting connection to the west in transition. ......... $9,800
Lot 93 Smith & Wesson 2nd Model Schofield single action “nickel plated” revolver.45 cal with 7” barrel serial #3729 made Excellent $8250
ca. 1876. While the Smith and Wesson factory records indicate that no U.S. Contract Schofield revolvers were shipped
nickel plated, some officers were known to have their revolvers plated by Adams plating company and are quite rare.

Lot 94 Winchester Model 1873 1st Model Rifle .44/40 cal. with special order 30” octagon barrel serial #14175 made Fine condition $14,500
in 1876. Less than a dozen of these long barrel Winchester’s are known to exist. This rare rifle is published in
the Winchester Repeater.
Lot 95 Winchester Model 1873 late 1st Model saddle ring carbine, .44/40 cal. serial #9336 made in 1875. This was the first Winchester Fine $8100
production lever action model made in this caliber. This is a scarce pre 76’ gun and is in fine condition.
Lot 96
Civil War Model 1860 Light cavalry saber
This is the sword used throughout the west, as well as in the east during the Civil War. It has an
imported German blade, hilted and issued to American cavalry troopers ......... $750
Lot 97 Colt Model 1860 Army revolver Very Good $2450

. 44 cal. serial #14531, 4 screw
cut for a shoulder stock. Made
in September 1861 with original
grips and car touche. All matching
serial numbers with a close serial
#14612, that was carried by a
member of the 11th Kentucky
Volunteer Cavalry.
Lot 98 US Cavalry Bear Skin Winter Gloves in $150 Lot 999 US Cavalry Scouts Pair of Fur Gloves and Fur $950
excellent condition. Hat, lined in bright red wool cloth. Excellent
condition

Lot 100
Sioux Uprising and Massacre in Minnesota circa
1862 includes all the Sioux Leaders and the US Army
Officers that captured them!
A historically important collection documenting the 1st Plains Indian
War which took place during the American Civil War in 1862 in
Minnesota when the Sioux Indians went on the warpath and attacked
white settlers, lead by Chief Little Crow ( Sitting Bull was still a
teenager at this time) they attacked and massacred several families
of white settlers in an effort to drive them off their lands. Part of the
Sioux strategy was that the rest of America was engulfed in a Civil War
and they could reclaim their land, they were wrong in that General
H.H. Sibley led the US Army into Minnesota and virtually wiped out
the Sioux tribe there. Concluding with the Public Hanging of over
100 Sioux Warriors in retaliation for killing the white settlers. It was
a gruesome event in Western History, women and children on both
sides were killed. The first organized uprising or Indian War was led by
Shawnee Chief Tecumseh (see page 4-5) the next uprising would be led
by Sioux Chief Red Cloud (see page 11) when he defeated/massacred an
entire detachment of the US Cavalry known as the Fetterman massacre
in 1866, all of this culminated with Custer’s defeat at the Little Big Horn
in 1876 (see page 51). There were ongoing battles against the white
man’s encroachment on Native American lands, as America fulfilled her
Manifest Destiny of expansion. Interesting, that ‘Weaponry’ from all
of these wars are offered in this catalog.
’50’ albumen CDV photographs in the original leather photo album,

of that ‘20’ are of the Sioux Leaders including Chief Little Crow but
also lesser known clan warriors, one holding a bladed gun-stock war
club, most of these photographs were taken of the Sioux while prisoners
at Fort Snelling, all were taken by Minnesota photographer Joel E.
Whitney of St Paul, Minnesota. The US Army officers comprise 7
photographs including the ultra rare photo of the Scotsman Brigadier
General J. McArthur wearing his Scottish clan officers beret, General
Sibley who led the US troops, Gen J.E. Mower, Gen A.J. Smith etc.
The balance of the photographs are from the family of General Henry
Dearborn who had settled in Minnesota. A historic and remarkable
holding still in the original album that the Dearborn family kept them
in. Ex: Norm Flayderman ......... $8,800
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Lot 101
Indian Wars Officer’s Fur Campaigning hat
Indian Wars Officer’s Fur Campaigning hat with chin strap,
commercially made and issued to US Cavalry officers in the field.
$250
Lot 102
Cavalry Officer’s gauntlets
Cavalry Officer’s gauntlets Civil War/ early Indian Wars, very fine and piped in yellow
12 inches long ......... $750
Lot 104 Dragoon A very rare US Dragoon Saddle $1950

Saddle Holster. Frontier made from saddle
leather, it held a pair of Colt dragoon
Holster revovler’s accross the pommel of
saddle.1850’s to Civil War.
Lot 103
US Cavalry Trooper’s parade Trousers ca. 1880 in mint condition
US Cavalry Trooper’s parade Trousers ca. 1880 in mint condition, bright colors with large yellow pant
stripe and bone buttons, unpadded seat. A superb pair of cavalry pants ......... $650

Lot 105
A fine Plains Indian pipe-tomahawk
ca. 1870’s
A fine Plains Indian pipe-tomahawk ca. 1870’s with
extensive ceremonial red-paint (now turned brown) on
a large blade, with rows of brass tacks along the relief
carved and branded haft 24 inches long.
$6,800
Lot 106
Magnificent Plains Cree Fully Beaded Knife Sheath ca. 1870’s
Certainly the most attractive Cree knife sheath I have seen, the curvilinear beadwork is astounding,
and the Central Star design at top is truly amazing. All sewn on native tanned Elk hide, with fringe
and hide belt loop & trade knife. ......... $6,400
Sioux Tomahawk with “Horsetrack Design” fully beaded
drop, twisted fringe and Red Trade Cloth, circa 1870’s,
overall length 48 inches with a 10 inch Pipe
Tomahawk blade.
Lot 107
This RARE Icon of the American West was carried by a Sioux Warrior; as indicated with the beaded “Horsetrack Designs”
which indicates horse captures during raids that he led. A Masterpiece of Sioux weaponry, the fully beaded drop is
separated by a green ribbon with 4 brass hawk bells and has red ochre on the twisted fringe, with an additional red trade
cloth drop. A native tanned hide wrap on the haft also has a red trade cloth, and is fully backed with a calico woman’s dress
material. The 24 inch haft is completely original with square shanked brass tacks and ceremonial hot file brands. The blade
is Frontier blacksmith, made from a gun barrel, with an octangular pipe bowl. They just don’t come any nicer than this,
a showpiece of Indian War weaponry. Ex: Haas collection ......... $29,500

Lot 108
Crow beautifully beaded scabbard for a Winchester 66’ ‘Yellow Boy’
An absolutely Superb beaded Crow gun case for a Winchester Model 66’ carbine, also known amongst
the Plains Indians as the ‘Yellow Boy’. Beautiful Crow beadwork hourglass designs on a very unusual
blue trade cloth on the nose cap. The butt stock panel is beaded on bright red trade cloth and has
wonderful long supple fringe with trade cloth triangular tabs. A real showpiece of Indian weaponry,
on native tanned Elk hide, the fringe is 3 feet long, with 12 inch fringe on the butt stock. It held
a 66’, the wear from the hammer lines up perfectly! A remarkable Crow gun case
overall 44 inch long. Ex: Kirk Budd Collection ......... $32,500
Lot 109
Early Blackfoot Beaded
Knife Sheath ca. 1850’s
This is one of the earliest surviving Blackfeet
knife sheaths in private hands. Beaded in
a Maltese cross design with beaded drops
with pony beads, all on native tanned
Buffalo hide, with trade knife and leather
belt loop. It is a remarkable showpiece 10
inches long Ex; Guns of the West Collection
$3,750
Lot 110
Classic Crow Woman’s
Earring’s ca. 1850’s
The finest pair of Indian women’s earring’s
I have seen. They are beautifully made out
of trade shells from the Northwest coast,
composed of denatlium shells, interspersed
with cobalt blue seed beads and native tanned
leather hide, with Abalone shell pendants, and
round shell’s with holes drilled in them for
ear attachment. They are truly magnificent!
Almost 3 feet long, they are a beautiful museum
showpiece Ex: Paris, France Collection
$6,400
Lot 111
Crow Knife Sheath from the
Chandler-Pohrt Collection ca.
1870’s
A superb Crow knife, painted bright red with
triangles of beaded designs interspersed with brass
tacks, as well as an 11 inch fringed beaded drop
and trade knife. In near mint condition, made
on heavy parfleche, with bright colors, including
the Red Trade cloth; even the flap is beaded, with
a hide belt loop. Overall length is 13 inches and 4
inches wide accompanied by Pohrt Collection Letter
of Authenticity, Ex: Chandler-Pohrt Collection
$6,800

Lot 112
An Ultra Rare Puzzle Stem Sioux ceremonial
pipe, with ‘Pictographic’ lead inlay catlanite
pipe bowl ca. 1860’s
This is one of the finest Sioux “Puzzle Stem” pipes known to exist,
magnificently carved with a wooden shell that moves up and down
the pipe between the round bulbs. The catlantie pipe bowl is equally
fascinating; as it is beautifully inlaid in lead, with a Wagon Wheel on
top, stars and buffalo hoofs all around, with a short anterior ridge
that firmly identifies this as an early Ceremonial pipe. With custom
plexi display stand, overall length 36 inches. ......... $9,800
Lot 113
Chippewa Lead inlay chorlite Pipe bowls from the Chandler-
Pohrt Collection ca. 1870’s
An amazing group of these black chlorite pipe bowls that are extensively inlaid in both lead
and catlinite stone. The earliest pipe bowl is in the foreground and could date to the 1860’s; it is
also the smallest. They range from 4 to 6 inches in length, and generally sell for $2500 apiece,
accompanied by Pohrt Collection letter of Authenticity, Ex: Chandler-Pohrt Collection; all 3 of
these pipes bowls .NET as one lot. ......... $6,800
Lot 114 Lot 115
Crow Woman’s Tacked Cheyenne square bottom
Belt Set ca. 1870’s knife sheath ca. 1870’s
An extensively tacked Crow woman’s A beautifully and fully beaded Cheyenne
complete Belt set, with a 5 inch wide knife sheath in a scarce style with a square
belt with native tanned hide cinch, bottom, bright powder blue beaded field
along with a split tail drop all heavily with Cheyenne designs along the edge with
tacked in a box design on commercial Tin-cone dangles on the 10 inch long fringe
harness leather 3 feet long and trade knife. Overall 12 inches long.
$900 $3,900
Lot 116
Northern Plains Indian hide scrapper
made from a Gun barrel
Northern Plains Indian hide scrapper made from a Gun
barrel, fully covered in native tanned hide with a wrist
loop, used to scrap Buffalo and other hides in the tanning
process, interesting in that is made from a gun barrel that
was hammered flat 10 inches long ......... $350
Lot 117
A Sioux ‘Grip’ Knife
A Sioux ‘Grip’ knife, with native tanned hide over wooden handle, brass tacks near the wrist loop, an excellent example of Plains Indian weaponry 10 inches long
$475

Lot 118
Eskimo Doll, carved of wood, with seal skin clothing & hat ca 1860’s
This rare doll or effigy of a full standing man, recently discovered, was collected early at the turn of the 19th Century, 8 inches tall Ex: Nevada City Collection ......... $7,800
Lot 120
Crow Bow & Quiver case with
Red Trade cloth ca. 1870’s
A superb northern plains Indian warrior/
hunter bow & quiver on native tanned elk
hide with long fringe, and interspersed
with red trade cloth, the shoulder strap has
numerous native field repairs, and large
powder blue Russian beaded drop. Relatively
undecorated which is typical of warrior/
Lot 119
hunter bow sets 4 feet long
Early Blackfoot bow-case on buffalo hide with pony beads and
black paint ca. 1850 $6,800
A very early northern plains form of weaponry, being a Blackfoot warriors bow-case on native
tanned buffalo hide, with pony beaded designs, identical to a Blackfoot “Bear Clan” war shirt in
the Smithsonian Collection illustrated on pg. 183 in North American Indian by… Smithsonian
1986. It has perforated tabs at the end of the case, which also has red trade cloth, and extensive
black line’s painted on the shoulder strap. Overall length 48 inches. ......... $11,500
Lot 121
Sioux Pipebag with Quilled long fringe, and
rubbed in bright yellow ochre overall on
native tanned hide
A near mint condition pipebag with bold Sioux beadwork designs
on a large beaded panel, tin-cone dangles at neck, and beautiful
dyed quillwork between the beaded panel and the 18 inch long
fringe. A superb Sioux pipebag 3 feet tall ......... $3,400
Lot 122
Sioux man’s pair of moccasin’s in bright
carmine red
Sioux man’s pair of moccasin’s in bright carmine red, with beaded
tongues, and fully beaded vamps, trimmed with blue calico trade
Lot 123 cloth on native tanned hide 9 inches long ......... $950
Sioux Pipebag with long fringe and fully beaded

panels ca. 1890’s
A superb reservation era beaded and fringed pipe-bag on native tanned
hide, with tin-cone dangles with yellow dyed horse hair and long supple
fringe. Beaded with Tipi designs rubbed with light yellow ochre 3 feet tall
$3,800
Lot 124
Tipi Bag ca, 1870’s
Sioux Tipi bag ca. 1870’s with extensive quilled linear designs, and large
beaded panels on top & sides, tin-cone dangles with yellow dyed horse
hair on native tanned hide. A large and attractive tipi storage bag used
by the Sioux tribe 20 inches tall and 32 inches long. ......... $2,800
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Lot 125 Lot 126
Mojave Tribe, California clay doll/effigy ca. 1870’s or earlier Mojave Tribe, California clay doll/effigy ca. 1870’s or earlier
Scarce from this California desert tribe. The face is amazing; painted in a luminescent yellow with Mojave Tribe, California clay doll/effigy ca. 1870’s or earlier. Rare from this tribe, and
red face stripes, beaded earrings, and short horse hair. It’s wrapped in a native loom recarded wool smaller than above, but from the same collection and collected at the same time. Hand
blanket, with a Mojave design; and within its own cradle made of desert brush. 10 inches tall Ex: molded and fired in clay, then painted and decorated. Has native loom blanket of
Nevada City Collection ......... $7,800 recarded wool. A rare and fascinating set of dolls from this illusive desert tribe, 5 inches
tall Ex: Nevada City Collection ......... $3,800
Lot 128
Nez Perce Mirror case,
with long Red Trade
cloth ca. 1890’s
This superb man’s mirror bag (mirror
still inside) has fully beaded panel in
a pink seed bead background. The
red trade cloth has brass beads sewn
along the bottom edge, as well as
brass beads on the native tanned hide
loop at top; and it’s lined with saddle
leather. This is a very attractive and
unusual mirror bag with US Navy
buttons sewn at top, 16 inches long.
$4,600
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Crow Mirror Case with long Elk hide fringe ca. 1890’s Call Gary Direct
A superb man’s mirror bag, used by Crow men to paint their faces during tribal dances/rituals. It’s fully (501) 258-1861
beaded in powder blue beads, with opposing hour glass designs and red crosses, sewn onto sack cloth
canvas. The native tanned elk hide drops are a foot long! Overall 27 inches long and in near mint condition.
$4,600
Lot 129 Blacksmith made Flintlock Indian Blanket gun. Stamped $2100
impression to resemble trade gun marking. Discovered
in Oklahoma, a crude and one of a kind Western weapon.
Lot 130
Remington New Model “Conversion” Army Indian pistol. Missing loading
lever dark pitted overall patina grip butt notched with several small brass
tacks. A favorite with the Indians, many of the pistols were given by US
Government as relocation annuity to the plains Indian tribes.
Rough and not in working condition ......... $2,650
Lot 131 Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion presumed Indian used. Revolver serial #76990 This model became a favorite with the Indians. The $3,150
hammer lever is missing and the bottoms of the grips are crudely carved away on both sides of the bottom the back strap to facilitate the
use of a crude lanyard or decorative drop. Cut for a stock the cylinder is marked 77T. Ordinance report 115 Oct 1879 “small arms capture
from Indians” record’s 40 such revolvers with 6 of which were missing ramrods. Mfg. late 1861 closest Civil War associated Ser#76822
1st Connecticut Volunteer Cavalry Ser#767551, 759-872-874-888-905-935-936; 7th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry. Historically significant
and presumed Indian used.

Lot 132
Ball-head War Club from the Dresslar Museum Collection
ca. 1870’s
This is a superb example from the plains tribes of the western Great Lakes area, with a
notched handle, brass tacks in a “Star” design, and the club painted deep carmine red,
with an addition silk ribbon attachment. Overall length is 2 feet Ex: Dresslar Museum
Collection. Accompanied by a photograph of Great Lakes Chieftain holding a similar
Ball-head war club, in full ceremonial attire ca. 1870’s. A superb CDV photograph of a full
standing chief, wearing a feather headdress, with silver attachments and proudly holding
his ball-head club. Ex: William A. Turner Collection ......... $7,800
Lot 133
Sioux large painted parfleche knife sheath and trade knife
A huge knife sheath made from parfleche with a painted hour glass design. 17 inches
long and 5 inches wide make this an outstanding showpiece of Indian weaponry.
$3,300
Lot 134
Stonehead War Club from General Nelson Miles
Collection ca. 1870’s
A fine and early Plains Indian War club with large stone head ‘skull cracker’, the haft is
wrapped in native tanned hide with green paint – and a band of white and cobalt blue
beads near the neck 2 feet long. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity documenting this
war club as being from Gen. Miles personal collection. He was Custer’s commanding officer
during the Plains Indians Wars. ......... $2,850
Lot 135
Early Pueblo Bow & Arrow ca. 1200 AD from the Fenn Collection
This is one of the earliest American Indian bows known to exist. From the Mimbres Indian’s of New Mexico, painted in black pitch and wrapped in sinew throughout, accompanied by a single
unfletched arrow on a reed haft with a fore shaft and flint arrowhead. This very bow is illustrated in a recent article, also see Spirits in the Art by Hanson pg 180. An ultra rare 1000 year old American
Indian bow & arrow. 50 inches tall with 35 inch long arrow, the bow has a split at center yet it is still intact and an important rarity in western weapons. ......... $4,800
Lot 136
A Rare Navajo Bow with Red Trade Cloth ca. 1860’s
A very rare Navajo Bow Civil War era and pre- Bosque Redondo, when the Navajo’s freely roamed and hunted the southwest primarily in New Mexico.
This is the only classic Navajo bow I have seen, it is sinew sewn interspersed with red trade cloth (same as their blankets) with original sinew bow string.
40 inches tall. ......... $4,400
Lot 137
Two Crow Indian’s on the Billings & Miles City Railroad ca. 1880’s
There is nothing elaborate about these Native American’s of the Crow tribe. Obviously they have been
on horseback for days and tired. One is wearing a patch over his eye, both are in white man’s store
bought shirts, yet their Crow beaded leggins are piled up to one side. A large albumen photograph
$650
Lot 138
Crow Man’s beaded and tacked belt ca. 1880’s
This wonderful Crow warrior’s belt has beaded panels and brass tacks all the way around
on brown russet commercial leather, and roller buckle. A near perfect example.
30 inches long fully beaded & tacked. ......... $950
Lot 139
Rare and Early Eskimo bag has elaborate designs in hide and a bone
closure with coordinance for Norton’s Passage in the Artic, ca 1860’s
This beautifully made Eskimo Indian bag has seal skin/fur with intricate hide designs in a classic style, and a
carved/incised closure with the longitude/latitude for Norton’s passage in the Artic, 12 inches wide & stiff, Ex:
Nevada City California Collection ......... $3,800

Lot 140
Geronimo’s Lieutenant ‘Hosea’ holding a
Double Barrel Shotgun ca. 1870’s
A superb and early albumen stereo card taken from life of ‘ Hosea’
who was an Apache Chief with Geronimo. He fought against the
white rancher’s with Geronimo, escaped into Mexico, then captured.
A superb photograph, taken by Arizona Territory photographer
D.P. Flanders ca. 1870; holding his gun of choice, a double barrel
shotgun. Ex: William A. Turner Collection. ......... $1,250
Lot 141
Cheyenne Ledger Drawing Artist named ‘Making Medicine’ quarter plate Lot 142
tintype taken from life while a prisoner at St Augustine, Florida after he was Kansa/Iowa Warriors and their Tomahawks
captured in Texas during the Red River uprising in 1872 ca. 1865
He is one of the most famous Cheyenne Ledger drawing artists and his drawings A superb CDV photograph of two Kansa/Iowa warriors,
are published in the National Geographic book entitle Warrior Artists on pg 6; as each proudly holding their Tomahawks and wearing US
well as Plains Indian Drawings published by Abrams on pg 134-140. This is the only military uniforms - from an enlisted man’s shell jacket
photograph of a Plains Indian ledger artist that I know of. It is unpublished and is taken to an officer’s frock coat. Both are wearing medals and a
from life, completely original. Most Indian artists signed their name to their drawings shoulder sash of trade cloth. Taken from life by western
with their pictographic symbol. Making Medicine began drawing about his lost freedom photographer, P. Olmstead of Davenport, Iowa. Ex:
of life on the plains while a POW at Fort Marion, Florida. A Unique part of Plains William A. Turner Collection ......... $1,250
Indian history. ......... $4,400
Lot 143
Chief Red Cloud’s Tomahawk captured from him in 1876 –
from the Chandler- Pohrt Collection
Red Cloud was the foremost leader of the Sioux Indians - he led the only successful war
against the US Army ever fought by an Indian Tribe.
A remarkable and historical Pipe-Tomahawk carried by Sioux Principal Chief Red Cloud,
with a large spontoon blade that has a rare “Batwing” design cutout and circular tangs. all with
stippling around the openings, the capture is clearly stamped on the blade “ Owned by Red
Cloud – A Sioux Chief – 1876”. The symbology of being captured from him the same year as
the Battle Of Little Big Horn in 1876, where Custer’s entire command was wiped out by Chief
Sitting Bull & Crazy Horse is an important historical connection, as Red Cloud chose not
to participate in the battle against Custer and returned to the agency; while Sitting Bull fled
the United States with most if his tribe moving into Canada. Perhaps Red Cloud gave up this
weapon as a symbol of peace at that time after the Battle of Little Big Horn, when American
forces were preparing to retaliate against the Sioux & Cheyenne tribes?
This historically important Pipe-Tomahawk was originally in the Santee Indian School
collection, it was collected from Chief Red Cloud by missionary Rev. Joseph Ward, who latter
founded the Yankton Indian College. He, along with other missionaries, was well acquainted
with Red Cloud and the Sioux people; whom they dedicated their life’s work to. There is no
better provenance than this, coming from the missionary that knew Red Cloud personally,
accompanied by documents from the museum, and photograph of Red Cloud holding this
tomahawk. On original carved ash haft 26 inches long with 10 inch blade, accompanied by
Pohrt Collection Letter of Authenticity, Ex: Chandler-Pohrt Collection ......... $125,000 Phone Orders Accepted - Call Gary Direct (501) 258-1861

Lot 144
Iowa Chief ‘No Heart’ - presentation grade pipe tomahawk ca. 1860’s, collected from his
family by the Chandler - Pohrt Collection
A beautifully engraved Iowa Pipe-Tomahawk, depicting a large 5 pointed Star and floral designs, deeply engraved with stippling, on
original notched and relief carved haft. Chief No Heart of Fear assumed the leadership of the Iowa tribe in 1851; when his uncle, Chief
White Cloud, died (namesake of White Cloud, Kansas located on the bluffs of the Missouri River - it was the earliest town in Kansas
Territory). This pipe-tomahawk was collected from Robert White Cloud of Rulo, Nebraska, the son of Iowa Chief No Heart, whose
portrait was painted by both George Catlin & Charles Bird King. A Bear-claw necklace (now in a museum) was collected at the same
time from Robert White Cloud as this tomahawk; for reference see Peterson “American Indian Tomahawks” page 100 & 113 for a nearly
identical example of this tomahawk made by the same blacksmith attributed to Levi St. Cyr of Winnebago, Nebraska. Also, see Art of
the American Frontier by David Penney pg 113. A remarkable showpiece of the central plains of Kansas, Iowa & Nebraska 15 inches
long with 8 inch blade, accompanied by Pohrt Collection Letter of Authenticity, Ex: Chandler-Pohrt Collection ......... $18,500
Lot 145
Crow Buffalo Lance with beaded Horse Hair drop and 19 inch blade ca. 1870’s
When it comes to a Buffalo or a fighting Lance they don’t come any nicer than this. A huge Plains Indian weapon,
completely intact and original, the entire haft at one time was wrapped in fur as evidenced by concentric circles
along the entire length of the haft. Overall length is 105 inches, the blade alone is 19 inches long and is pinned and
hide wrapped to the haft - a Buffalo or an enemy stood little chance against this weapon. It also has a 24 inch long
pink & green beaded Horse Hair drop. Many times warriors would use hair attachments from their favorite steed for
luck during the hunt or in battle against their tribal enemies. This is truly the rarest of all Plains Indian
weapons. Very few have survived, as they were not collected by the soldiers or the settlers because
of their sheer size; and few exist in today’s collections, the Ultimate weapon of the West.
$18,500
Lot 146
Ultra Rare Kiowa spontoon blade Pipe
Tomahawk engraved with a “Thunderbird”.
The haft is fully wrapped in hand cut brass wire
Ex: Chandler-Pohrt Collection ca. 1860
This is one of the finest and Early Kiowa tomahawks that I have seen.
Southern Plains weapons like this early rarely come on the market, and
one this exceptional - once in a lifetime! The spearpoint spontoon blade is
rocker engraved on both sides. 1st depicts the sacred ‘Thunderbird’ design, an
important mythological figure in southern plains Indian culture; the other side
depicts an enigmatic design of diagonal lines with 4 rings suspended below.
The entire handle is wrapped with brass snare trap wire. 16.5 inches long with
large 9 inch blade accompanied by Pohrt Collection Letter of Authenticity, Ex:
Chandler-Pohrt Collection ......... $34,500

Lot 147
1841 Mississippi Rifle
1841 Mississippi Rifle - Indian tacked with a Whitney lock dated 1850, double set
trigger. Completely converted for Indian usage, the butt plate has been removed and
the barrel has been cut down to 21”. This one of the few Mississippi rifles known with
Indian usage. ......... $5,500
Lot 148
San Carlos Apache Toy size cradle board
San Carlos Apache Toy size cradle board with doll wrapped in prison clothing. C. 1890’s.
A very unusual Apache girl’s doll and cradle board. This little girl’s father must have been
incarcerated along with other Apaches in the late 1880’s, as the doll has black and white
prison striped clothing along with an Indigo Blue blanket and is wearing petite Apache boot
moccasins which are beaded and also rubbed with yellow ochre. The entire cradle has beaded
and painted designs and is entirely rubbed in bright yellow ochre. Ex Arrowsmith collection.
10” x 24” tall. ......... $2,200
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Lot 148
Winnebago finely carved
Buffalo Lance from the
Chandler-Pohrt Collection
ca. 1840-1860
Perhaps the rarest of all Indian weaponry is the Lance – used to hunt Buffalo,
as well as in Battle against tribal enemies, the lance is missing in almost all
Plains Indian collections. Whether a museum or a private collection, they are
almost impossible to find as they are so long that they could not be collected;
and the Indians used them continuously, rehafting them, if broken, on the
Hunt or in Battle. They were never discarded. If one was captured by a soldier,
he usually saved the spear point as there was no way to ship a 10 foot long
lance back home! This is an exceptional example with a Fully Scalloped leading
edge running the entire length of this 10 foot long Lance, identical to the
scalloping on the Winnebago’s war clubs and even their ceremonial pipes. The
Winnebago’s went onto the plains every summer & fall to hunt the large Buffalo
herds. In skilled hands, with the notched grips, this was a deadly weapon used
on horseback. Accompanied by Pohrt Collection Letter
of Authenticity, Ex: Chandler-Pohrt Collection
$18,500
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Catalog 146

7th Cavalry Colt Single Action ca. 1870’s - $14,500

A Winchester 66’ on a Henry Stock - Serial #3058 - $9,800

General Custer’s Saddle

Gatling Gun - Model 1876 - Serial #179

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INDIAN CAPTURED - CUSTER CARBINE #18852 - 7th CAVALRY CO. C

Accompanied by: Forensic Analysis and Provenance $130,000

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Lot 23 US Army’s Foragers Belt with Indian War $1800

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These drawings depict a Warrior performing an Incantation to protect his horse

Lot 33 US Cavalry Officer’s Boots with original $1550

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1st US Dragoons from Kansas to Oregon

The rarest U.S. Military uniform,

They accompanied General Kearny on his military expedition to claim –

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Lot 43 Buﬀalo hide hunter riﬂe scabbard. Made from a $4500

Lot 45 Early Belt Set Cartridge Belt for $3100

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Lot 97 Colt Model 1860 Army revolver Very Good $2450

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’50’ albumen CDV photographs in the original leather photo album,

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Lot 104 Dragoon A very rare US Dragoon Saddle $1950

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Sioux Pipebag with long fringe and fully beaded

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Rough and not in working condition ......... $2,650

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