A Catalogue of Early Pennsylvania and Other Firearms and Edged Weapons at "Restless Oaks", McElhattan, Pa. — John Shaqi
A Catalogue of Early Pennsylvania and Other Firearms and Edged Weapons at "Restless Oaks", McElhattan, Pa.Shoemaker, Henry W. (Henry Wharton)
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A Catalogue of Early Pennsylvania and Other Firearms and Edged Weapons at "Restless Oaks", McElhattan, Pa.
Shoemaker, Henry W. (Henry Wharton)
Firearms -- Catalogs; Weapons -- Catalogs
Rusty and lacks cylinder-stop. Mother-of-pearl lozenge set in butt,
with initials, "J. R. L.". This is the first piece that I bought when
I started collecting. .44 Cal.
22. REMINGTON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. L. 14"
"New Model" of 1858. .44 Cal. From the Crouse Collection.
23. SMITH & WESSON SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. L. 12"
The rare holster size. Six inch barrel, six shots, .32 rim fire.
Presented by Harry A. McGraw, of the Pennsylvania Alpine Club,
Altoona, Pa. Rosewood grips. This model was a favorite among Northern
officers during the Civil war.
24. COLT ARMY REVOLVER, MODEL OF 1860. L. 14"
Bright finish, steel back-strap and brass trigger-guard, has a most
beautiful burl-maple grip. Notched for shoulder stock. .44 Cal. In
almost new condition, and is still quite accurate. From the Vaughn
Collection.
25. COLT NAVY REVOLVER, MODEL OF 1851. L. 13"
Octagon barrel. Steel back-strap and trigger-guard. London
proof-marks. .36 Cal. From the Meeks Collection.
26. COLT POCKET REVOLVER, MODEL OF 1862. L. 11-1/2"
.36 calibre, five shots. Fluted cylinder. Silver plated back-strap and
trigger-guard (wearing). A trifle rusty.
27. COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. L. 11"
Sliding rod ejector. .45 calibre. In almost new condition. 5-1/2"
barrel.
28. COLT NEW ARMY MODEL REVOLVER. L. 12"
.38 calibre. Ring in butt. Type used by U. S. troops in the
Philippines. During the World War, this revolver was carried by an
employe of the DuPont Powder Company.
29. COLT NEW ARMY MODEL REVOLVER. .32-20 Cal. L. 12"
A civilian gun, made for sale. Differs from No. 28 in several minor
respects.
30. ENGLISH WEBLY "BULL DOG" REVOLVER. L. 7"
"P. Webly and Son, London and Birmingham" on barrel, also, "The Pug."
Probably a Scotland Yard gun, as it bears a painted number (381) on
the frame.
31. "DEFENDER" REVOLVER. L. 6"
A cheap and altogether worthless revolver of the type selling for .75
or $1.00 to gullibles during the period of 1870-1900. From the Crouse
Collection.
32. HOPKINS & ALLEN "RANGER NO. 2" REVOLVER. L. 6-1/2"
Nickel-plated, rubber grips, .32 Rim Fire. Peculiar cylinder-pin-catch
on side of frame.
33. SINGLE SHOT CARTRIDGE PISTOL. L. 6-1/2"
"Morgan & Clapp, New Haven, Ct.," on top of octagon barrel. Brass
frame, barrel swings out to load on pressure on a stud under frame,
rosewood grips, rear sight notched in hammer. Presented by Dr. L. M.
Nugent, of Altoona.
34. SMALL .22 CALIBRE CARTRIDGE PISTOL. L. 4"
Said to be the smallest cartridge pistol ever made. Barrel swings to
side to load. Rare.
35. ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX. L. 7-1/2"
.31 Cal. From the Vaughn Collection.
36. FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL. L. 6-1/2"
Checkered and carved grip, round screw-off barrel, center hammer,
sliding safety. Frame nicely engraved. French.
37. BELGIAN PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL. L. 6-1/2"
Octagon barrel.
38. BELGIAN PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL. L. 6"
Round barrel. Folding trigger. German silver tulip shaped name-plate.
39. AMERICAN PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL. L. 5-3/4"
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