Historic Firearms and Early Militaria: Auction Preview

Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Live Salesroom Auction October 22-23, 2013 Auction Highlights

Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Live Salesroom Auction October 22-23, 2013 10:00 am EST

On October 22nd and 23rd, Cowan’s will host their Fall Historic Firearms and Early Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction. Over 1,400 fine firearms and collectibles will be offered, many fresh-to-the-market. Included in the sale are over 80 Class III weapons from the collections of Dr. David M. Nash, Harold R. Peterson and Richard Wray. Featured Class III weapons are a very rare FG-42, an Argentine Brass Maxim, an H&K Model 53, an FN DA1 BAR, a German MP43, a Waffenfabrik Bern Prototype Stgw51 Machine Gun, a Breda Model 1935 Light Machine Gun, a Swiss Maxim MG11 Machine Gun, and a German Model MG-42 Machine Gun. The auction will also feature some of the best engraved powder horns, Kentucky rifles, Mauser and semi-automatic pistols, and many U.S. military arms. Sporting rifles from the collection of John J. Malloy, the well-known antique gun dealer and safari hunter, include a Rigby Rifle, will be offered. A great selection of Winchesters and Colts will hit the block, including one of the best early Colt Single Actions to come to the market in recent years.

With this preview, Cowan’s is pleased to offer you a sneak peek of just a few of the exceptional items that will be offered in this auction.

The full catalogue will be available online at cowans.com and in print October 1st.

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COWAN’S AUCTIONS: HISTORIC FIREARMS AND EARLY MILITARIA HIGHLIGHTS

Argentine Brass Maxim Machine Gun $35,000 - $40,000

OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO

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Kreighoff Waffenfabrik FG42 German Paratrooper’s Machine Gun $75,000 - $100,000

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COWAN’S AUCTIONS: HISTORIC FIREARMS AND EARLY MILITARIA HIGHLIGHTS

Colt Single Action Army Revolver $15,000 - $25,000

Confederate Bowie Knife by Burger & Brothers, Richmond, VA $10,000 - $15,000

OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO

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Mauser C-96 Hunting Carbine $8,500 - $12,000

WWII Czechoslovakian ZK-391 Prototype Semi Auto Rifle $10,000 - $15,000

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COWAN’S AUCTIONS: HISTORIC FIREARMS AND EARLY MILITARIA HIGHLIGHTS

WWI Colt 1911 Semi Auto Pistol ID’d to Captain C.G. Michalis $5,500 - $7,500

WWII Union Switch & Signal 1911A1 Semi Auto Pistol $4,000 - $6,000

OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO

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Engraved Powder Horn ID’d to Thomas Barber and Dated 1780 $10,000 - $15,000 7

COWAN’S AUCTIONS: HISTORIC FIREARMS AND EARLY MILITARIA HIGHLIGHTS

Engraved Powder Horn by Samuel Davison $6,500 - $8,000 OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO

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Rigby Big Game Sporting Bolt Action Rifle $6,000 - $9,000

Colt Second Model US Marked Dragoon Percussion Revolver $8,500 - $12,000

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COWAN’S AUCTIONS: HISTORIC FIREARMS AND EARLY MILITARIA HIGHLIGHTS

Raised Carved Kentucky Rifle By J.Metzger $50,000 - $75,000

OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 CINCINNATI, OHIO

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Cased Pair of Percussion Target Pistols By Devisme Paris $12,000 - $18,000