Historical Arms, Armor & Militaria Auction 2023

Auction Details

Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to offer for it's May 5th Premier Auction a grouping of highly desirable and extremely rare items for the most discerning collectors of any genre or area of interest.

Opening the auction is a collection of Medieval and Renaissance arms and armor, this selection features exceedingly rare, fine condition swords, rapiers, hammers, daggers, and armor, including a Venetian Broadsword "Spada De Fante" Circa 1490 (Lot 8), a fine Classic Italian Cup Hilt Rapier, and aA Fine Early 17th Century German Chiseled Pierced Swept Hilt Rapier Circa 1610. Also crossing the block will be a selection of fine German and European Swords (Lots 8-17) and sets of Continental Armor and Helmets (Lots 1-7).

To finish the day, a collection of American arms, both military and civilian. Of particular note are several engraved Colt Revolvers by Howard Dove (Lots 221, 222), the later of which is easily one of the finest custom-engraved Colts in existence. Also for offer in this auction are rare A Very Good Indian Matchlock Rifle With Enam Silver Mounts (lot 247), several Early Colt 1911 Pistols (Lots 238-241), a Rare Japanese Type B "Baby" Nambu Pistol with Holster, and a Coffin Head Bowie Knife.

Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to present this one of a kind collection for our May 5th Arms & Armor Auction. Please contact us for any inquiries.

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Small Archive of Personal Items Of Major Marcus Reno147 - Small Archive of Personal Items Of Major Marcus Reno
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A Silver Calling Card Holder, Engraved Major Marcus A. Reno 7th U.S. Cavalry U.S. Army.  His Metal Civil War Society Of The Army of The Potomac...
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Rare 1872-1876 Waist Belt Officers Belt148 - Rare 1872-1876 Waist Belt Officers Belt
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A fine 1872-1876 waist belt with a rare gilt & amp; silver plated eagle sword belt plate. Unusual decoration on back side of the plate, indicati...
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A Civil War Leather Roll Out Field Writing Kit149 - A Civil War Leather Roll Out Field Writing Kit
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American, mid to last quarter 19th century. A leather roll up portable writing kit from the Civil War era, roll out leather casing with red interior c
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Pattern 1883 Cavalry Officers Kepi150 - Pattern 1883 Cavalry Officers Kepi
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Blue kersey wool with black embroidered black cord, gold chin strap, brass crossed sabers and & #34;7& #34;. Pebble grained leather vis...
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A Leather Civil War 7th Cavalry Bag151 - A Leather Civil War 7th Cavalry Bag
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A Civil War period black leather Haversack or mail bag of the 7th cavalry, having brass clasp and button with leather strap; 9 x 10.5 inches.  ...
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A Civil War Courier Dispatch Case in Japanned Tin152 - A Civil War Courier Dispatch Case in Japanned Tin
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American, 19th century. A Civil War Era courier dispatch case of Japanned tin; 11.25 x 6 x 1.5 inches. Overall good condition. Loss of paint throug
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Pair of 1872 US Military Cap Boxes153 - Pair of 1872 US Military Cap Boxes
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Pair of 1872 Cap Boxes one embossed US, one stamped US. Very good condition.  $200-400
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Seal Skin Hat and Gloves154 - Seal Skin Hat and Gloves
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Seal skin hat and gloves. This was the type of gear worn by troops at the Battle of Wounded Knee. 1870& #39;s the US Cavalry tried to use this t...
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Official Army Register 1872-1875155 - Official Army Register 1872-1875
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Civil War and Indian War used Army register for 1872-1975. Book measures 7.75& #34; x 5& #34;, three-quarter leather bound, about 300 pages ...
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Pattern 1872 Officers Boots156 - Pattern 1872 Officers Boots
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14& #34; high, two straps on each side.  Both boots have a slight curve up in the front.  6& #34; leather pane in the front of eac...
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M1875 Palmer Brace Belt System Set157 - M1875 Palmer Brace Belt System Set
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Lot Includes complete M1875 Palmer Brace System belt with set of two cartridge pouches and complete with attached haversack and clothing bag. H...
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M1874 US Cavalry Bit, Link Strap and Bridle Set158 - M1874 US Cavalry Bit, Link Strap and Bridle Set
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Model 1874 US Cavalry bit, link strap, and bridle set. Brass US rosettes still present.  **Bit has patina but no bends or breaks, Leather S...
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Full Plate Albumen Print159 - Full Plate Albumen Print
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8& #34;X10& #34; Cowboys standing, weapons in the picture are Sharps Heavy Barrel Buffalo rifle, Percussion rifle, percussion shotgun, Spenc...
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NO LOT160 - NO LOT
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Pair of Union Officer Spurs (Christmas Spurs)161 - Pair of Union Officer Spurs (Christmas Spurs)
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A pair of common Union Officer Spurs with typical decorative designs.  Light oxidation but in very good condition.  Small rowels with some...
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Indian Wars Era Officers Sword Belt162 - Indian Wars Era Officers Sword Belt
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Black bridle leather with sword hangers.  Brass Buckle with E Plurbus Unum Eagle with Silver Wreaths.  Sword Hangers are gilt. The le...
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Indian Wars 1890's Patterson Experimental Entrenching Tool163 - Indian Wars 1890's Patterson Experimental Entrenching Tool
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Handle length 16& #34;, blade length 8& #34; width 5& #34; , pick length 5& #34;. During the Indian Wars the US Army found that the ...
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Comanche Indian Spear165 - Comanche Indian Spear
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14& #34; spear point blade, 1& #34; wide blade at the ricasso. Wood handle with Mexican Coin as the end cap. **Blade is in good condition wi...
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Pack Saddle Attributed to Kwahadi Comanche Chief Quanah Parker (c.1845-1911)166 - Pack Saddle Attributed to Kwahadi Comanche Chief Quanah Parker (c.1845-1911)
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21& #34; Length X 11.5& #34; Height X 15& #34; Width. This Pack saddle was constructed crudely with a natural piece of wood cut dow...
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Pack Saddle Attributed Kwahadi Comanche Chief Quanah Parker (c.1845-1911)167 - Pack Saddle Attributed Kwahadi Comanche Chief Quanah Parker (c.1845-1911)
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19.75& #34; x 11.5& #34; x 10.75& #34;. Wood construction with rounded iron nails, flat-head screws, and leather straps. Possibly Mexica...
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