Arms, Armor, and The Early West

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In our October 2022 Premier Auction, Lewis & Grant is proud to present a once-in-a-lifetime
sale of historical artifacts and collectibles, many of which have been featured in numerous
historical exhibitions and institutions.
Headlining the sale are selections from the General Samuel Houston Collection, victor of the
Battle of San Jacinto and first President of the Republic of Texas. These lots include not only
artifacts from his early military career including a militia offficer?s chapeau (Lot 72), his field desk
(Lot 79), and saddle pad (Lot 77), but also the sword belt (Lot 75), silver spurs (Lot 78) and
presentation saber (Lot 74) worn by Houston at San Jacinto.
Another artifact from the Battle of San Jacinto, a Mexican General Officer?s Coat attributed to
Santa Anna (Lot 91) comes from the collection of James Sylvester, the only color-bearer at the
battle as well as the soldier credited with Santa Anna?s capture. Sylvester was employed at the
New Orleans Picayune Newspaper and spent many years of his life collecting arms and objects
associated with the Texan Revolution to supplement the coat he acquired after the battle.
Beside Houston and Sylvester?s artifacts are selections from the collection of yet another
historic Texan figure, famed Texas Ranger John ?Jack? Coffee Hays. Leading a Regiment of
Texas Mounted Riflemen, Hays led a futile attempt to capture General Antonio Lopez de Santa
Anna at Tehuacan in 1848. Hays kept many of the items captured in the raid, including two
Dress Chapeaus (Lots 99, 100), and a gold-bullion embroidered dress coat belonging to Santa
Anna himself (Lot 97).
Lewis & Grant is also happy to present objects from the ?Battle for Texas: The Experience?
exhibit, on display in downtown San Antonio from 2016-2019. This exhibit featured one of the
finest collections of Alamo and Texas artifacts assembled for public display, taken from private
collections throughout the country.
If you have not contacted Lewis & Grant Auctions to arrange payment within 3 days of the time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice.
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US Model 1908 Saddle Blanket301 - US Model 1908 Saddle Blanket
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As described in the 1908 revision of the Ordnance Department manual "Horse Equipments and Equipments for Officers and Enlisted Men", the s...
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M1909 .45 Caliber US Rock Island Arsenal Marked Holster302 - M1909 .45 Caliber US Rock Island Arsenal Marked Holster
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M1909 Holster for the Colt double action 45 revolver. 5,000 holsters ordered. Marked "Rock Island Arsenal" and dated 1911. US embossed. Sm...
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Rare M1909 US Cavalry Mills Belt303 - Rare M1909 US Cavalry Mills Belt
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Very rare M1909 cavalry belt with the rimless eagle snaps and has a saber D-ring and has two sets of revolver pockets on either end. Belt for use with
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Lot of Five WW1 Era US Cavalry Ponchos, Shelters, and Accessories304 - Lot of Five WW1 Era US Cavalry Ponchos, Shelters, and Accessories
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Lot Includes: One WW1 Era Cavalry Poncho: Very rare and scarce piece. This was issued so the cavalry trooper could cover himself and all his saddle a
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M1909 US Cavalry Watering Bit and Bridle305 - M1909 US Cavalry Watering Bit and Bridle
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Lot Includes M1909 Bridle with reins including watering bit with reins. Complete with US ARMY bridle rosettes. Also includes addition 1909 bit. **Lea
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Three Groupings of Late 1800's and Early 1900's Bits, Bridles, with Link Straps306 - Three Groupings of Late 1800's and Early 1900's Bits, Bridles, with Link Straps
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Lot Includes one M1892 Bit with a M1904 link strap and a chain chin strap; one M1909 US Cavalry bit and bridle with reins including w
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Lot of Four Cartridge Boxes and Saber Hangers307 - Lot of Four Cartridge Boxes and Saber Hangers
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Lot Includes one US Russet Leather McKeever .30 caliber rifle cartridge box, one late Model 1890 black leather .38 US Cartridge Box "
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Lot of Six Sets of US Military Leggings308 - Lot of Six Sets of US Military Leggings
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Lot Includes pairs of leggings, including one set of M1893 Wiley leggings Patent March 31, 1885 size 3.  Standard ca
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Scarce M1910 US Mounted Mills Cartridge Belt with Rimless Eagle Snaps309 - Scarce M1910 US Mounted Mills Cartridge Belt with Rimless Eagle Snaps
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M1910 mounted belt with rimless eagle snaps but has the two revolver pockets removed (by regulation) and rimless eagle snap pouch for
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Rare M1910 US Canvas Mills Ammo Belt with Rimless Eagle Snaps310 - Rare M1910 US Canvas Mills Ammo Belt with Rimless Eagle Snaps
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M1910 mounted belt with rimless eagle snaps. Has two revolver ammo packets on either end. This is the first of the two-piece belts and adjustable in t
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M1910 Mills Garrison Belt with Saber Hanger311 - M1910 Mills Garrison Belt with Saber Hanger
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M1910 enlisted/NCO web Mills garrison belt with saber hanger and two .30-06 mills clip pouches. **Belt shows some light wear with a very small amount
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Lot of Two M1911 US Officers & Enlisted Man's Campaign Hats312 - Lot of Two M1911 US Officers & Enlisted Man's Campaign Hats
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Lot Includes: One M1911 US Officers campaign hat with five rows of stitching around the brim and complete with hat cords, early version. One M1911 P
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Lot of Two M1911 US Calvary Lead Ropes313 - Lot of Two M1911 US Calvary Lead Ropes
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Lot includes two M1911 US Calvary lead ropes **Both ropes are clean and tight and have little to no fraying. Overall both ropes are in excellent cond
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M1912 and M1928 Guidon Sockets314 - M1912 and M1928 Guidon Sockets
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Lot Includes one M1912 guidon socket with strap and one M1928 guidon socket. **M1912 Socket Leather shows cracking, leather strap is still pliable. M
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M1912 Canvas US Cavalry Bandoleer315 - M1912 Canvas US Cavalry Bandoleer
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M1912 US Cavalry canvas bandoleer. 15-pocket variation.  **Belt shows little to no wear and is in excellent condition with no issues
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M1912 Cavesson for Training Purposes316 - M1912 Cavesson for Training Purposes
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M1912 Cavesson in all original condition. These articles are recommended supplied for training purposes at the rate of one to each 30 horses or major
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M1912 Cavesson for Training Purposes317 - M1912 Cavesson for Training Purposes
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1-M1912 Cavesson in all original condition. These articles are recommended supplied for training purposes at the rate of one to each 30 horses or majo
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Scarce M1912 US Cavalry Ration Bags318 - Scarce M1912 US Cavalry Ration Bags
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Lot includes: Two M1912 Ration Bags: As one of the evolutions in the series of saddle trials and development undertaken by the Ordna
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Lot of Four Model 1912 Cavalry Accessories319 - Lot of Four Model 1912 Cavalry Accessories
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One M1912 Horse Picket Pin and Leather Scabbard: Complete with the detachable shovel blade & leather shovel scabbard/carrier. One M1912 Experim...
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M1912 US Calvary Lariat/Picket Rope320 - M1912 US Calvary Lariat/Picket Rope
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M1912 Scarce US Calvary web style lariat/picket rope. **Rope comes with hook & ring and is in excellent condition showing little wea
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