1364. U.S. Model 1836 single-shot percussion pistol marked A. WATERS / MILBURY, MS. / 1838. 1052 grams, 14-1/4" long. With the appearance of a flintlock but more modern in functionality (small nipple instead of flashpan and flint, possibly converted) and with maker stamped on side, round barrel with sight at bore, gear-like ramrod holder with metal ramrod, sideplate terminating in barrel-strap, plain trigger-guard and buttplate. Estimate: $400-$600.
Swords
1365. German cuphilt rapier, early 1600s, marked on blade HEINRICH BRABENDER ME FECIT / SOLINGEN. 750 grams, 44" long. Choice, narrow blade with clear engraving, large plain cup and simple crossbar and guard and pommel, wooden grip with loose, twisted-wire wrapping, traces (only) of expected surface rust. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1366. Spanish cuphilt rapier (long), with Habsburg arms on cup, 1600s. 1040 grams, 49-1/2" long. The wide blade on this piece is plain but intact, as are the crossbar, guard, pommel and wire-wrapped grip, but the guard is elegantly embossed with various coats-of-arms including the double-headed eagle/shield of Castile and Le贸n of Habsburg fame, with a thin veneer of rust but fully intact. Estimate: $1,250$2,000.
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