ANTIqUE ARMS & ARMOR AND MODERN SPORTING GUNS

158 Pages·2015·5.85 MB·English

Antique Arms &
Armor And modern
sporting guns
Monday June 8, 2015
San Francisco

antique arms & armor
and modern sPorting guns
Monday June 8, 2015 at 10am
San Francisco
Bonhams inquiries Automated Results Service
220 San Bruno Avenue Paul Carella, Director [phone]
San Francisco, California 94103 [phone]
bonhams.com [email protected] illustrations
Front cover: Lot 5152
Preview James Ferrell, Specialist Back cover: Lot 5023
Friday June 5, 12pm to 5pm [phone]
Saturday June 6, 12pm to 5pm [email protected]
Sunday June 7, 12pm to 5pm
David Geiger, Specialist
Bids [phone]
[phone] [email protected]
[phone] fax
To bid via the internet please visit
www.bonhams.com/22403
Please note that telephone bids
must be submitted no later than
4pm on the day prior to the auction.
New bidders must also provide
proof of identity and address when
submitting bids. Telephone bidding
is only available for lots with a low
estimate in excess of $1000.
Please contact client services with
any bidding inquiries.
Please see pages 2 to 6 for bidder
information including Conditions of
Sale, after-sale collection and shipment.
sale numBer: 22403
Lots 5000 - 5488
Catalog: $35
Bonhams
220 San Bruno Avenue
San Francisco, California 94103
© 2015, Bonhams & Butterfields
Auctioneers Corp.; All rights reserved.
Bond No. 57BSBGL0808
Antique Arms & Armor And modern sporting guns | 1
Conditions oF sALe for Arms & Armor
The following Conditions of Sale, as amended by any of any deficiency plus all costs and expenses of both close of the 21st day following the sale, and we may
published or posted notices or verbal announcements sales, our commission at our standard rates, all other thereafter transfer such property to an offsite warehouse
during the sale (including without limitation the Special charges due hereunder, attorneys’ fees, expenses and at the purchaser’s risk and expense. Accounts must be
Conditions of Sale relating to Firearms and Restricted incidental damages. In addition, where two or more settled in full before property will be released. Packing
Materials published elsewhere in this catalog), constitute amounts are owed in respect of different transactions and handling of purchased lots are the responsibility of
the entire terms and conditions on which property listed in by the purchaser to us, to Bonhams 1793 Limited and/ the purchaser. Bonhams can provide packing and shipping
the catalog shall be offered for sale or sold by Bonhams & or to any of our other affiliates, subsidiaries or parent services for certain items as noted in the “Buyer’s Guide”
Butterfields Auctioneers Corp. and any consignor of such companies worldwide within the Bonhams Group, we section of the catalog.
property for whom we act as agent. If live online bidding reserve the right to apply any monies paid in respect
9. The copyright in the text of the catalog and the
is available for the subject auction, additional terms and of a transaction to discharge any amount owed by the
photographs, digital images and illustrations of lots in
conditions of sale relating to online bidding will apply; purchaser. If all fees, commissions, premiums, bid price
the catalog belong to Bonhams or its licensors. You
see www.bonhams.com/WebTerms for the supplemental and other sums due to us from the purchaser are not
will not reproduce or permit anyone else to reproduce
terms. As used herein, “Bonhams,” “we” and “us” refer paid promptly as provided in these Conditions of Sale,
such text, photographs, digital images or illustrations
to Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers Corp. we reserve the right to impose a finance charge equal to
without our prior written consent.
1.5% per month on all amounts due to us beginning on
1. As used herein, the term “bid price” means the
the 31st day following the sale until payment is received, 10. These Conditions of Sale shall bind the successors
price at which a lot is successfully knocked down to
in addition to other remedies available to us by law. and assigns of all bidders and purchasers and inure to
the purchaser. The term “purchase price” means the
the benefit of our successors and assigns. No waiver,
aggregate of (a) the bid price, (b) a PREMIUM retained 3. We reserve the right to withdraw any property and
amendment or modification of the terms hereof (other
by us and payable by the purchaser EQUAL TO 17% to divide and combine lots at any time before such
than posted notices or oral announcements during the
OF THE FIRST $100,000 OF THE BID PRICE, AND 10% property’s auction. Unless otherwise announced by the
sale) shall bind us unless specifically stated in writing
OF THE AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE OVER $100,000, auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as
and signed by us. If any part of these Conditions of
and (c) unless the purchaser is exempt by law from the numbered in the catalog and no lots shall be divided or
Sale is for any reason invalid or unenforceable, the rest
payment thereof, any California, Arizona, Connecticut, combined for sale.
shall remain valid and enforceable.
Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York,
4. We reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder,
Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, D.C., Washington state 11. These Conditions of Sale and the purchaser’s and our
to split any bidding increment, and to advance the
or other state or local sales tax (or compensating use tax) respective rights and obligations hereunder are governed
bidding in any manner the auctioneer may decide. In
and other applicable taxes. by the laws of the State of California. By bidding at an
the event of any dispute between bidders, or in the
auction, each purchaser and bidder agrees to be bound by
2. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, the highest event the auctioneer doubts the validity of any bid, the
these Conditions of Sale. Any dispute, controversy or claim
bidder shall have purchased the offered lot in accordance auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to
arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the breach,
and subject to compliance with all of the conditions set determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell
termination or validity thereof, brought by or against
forth herein and (a) assumes full risk and responsibility the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale,
Bonhams (but not including claims brought against the
therefor, (b) if requested will sign a confirmation of our sales records shall be conclusive in all respects.
consignor by the purchaser of lots consigned hereunder)
purchase, and (c) will pay the purchase price in full or
5. If we are prevented by fire, theft or any other shall be resolved by the procedures set forth below.
such part as we may require for all lots purchased. No lot
reason whatsoever from delivering any property to the
may be transferred. Any person placing a bid as agent Mediation and Arbitration Procedures
purchaser or a sale otherwise cannot be completed, our
on behalf of another (whether or not such person has
disclosed that fact or the identity of the principal) may liability shall be limited to the sum actually paid therefor (a) Within 30 days of written notice that there is a
be jointly and severally liable with the principal under by the purchaser and shall in no event include any dispute, the parties or their authorized and empowered
any contract resulting from the acceptance of a bid. compensatory, incidental or consequential damages. representatives shall meet by telephone and/or in
person to mediate their differences. If the parties agree,
6. If a lot is offered subject to a reserve, we may
Unless otherwise agreed, payment in good funds is a mutually acceptable mediator shall be selected and
implement such reserve by bidding on behalf of the
due and payable within five (5) business days following the parties will equally share such mediator’s fees. The
consignor, whether by opening bidding or continuing
the auction sale. Whenever the purchaser pays only a mediator shall be a retired judge or an attorney familiar
bidding in response to other bidders until reaching the
part of the total purchase price for one or more lots with commercial law and trained in or qualified by
reserve. If we have an interest in an offered lot and the
purchased, we may apply such payments, in our sole experience in handling mediations. Any communications
proceeds therefrom other than our commissions, we
discretion, to the lot or lots we choose. Payment will made during the mediation process shall not be
may bid therefor to protect such interest. CONSIGNORS
not be deemed made in full until we have collected admissible in any subsequent arbitration, mediation or
ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BID ON THEIR OWN ITEMS.
good funds for all amounts due. judicial proceeding. All proceedings and any resolutions
7. All statements contained in the catalog or in any thereof shall be confidential, and the terms governing
Payment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash,
bill of sale, condition report, invoice or elsewhere arbitration set forth in paragraph (c) below shall govern.
(b) cashier’s check or money order, (c) personal check
as to authorship, period, culture, source, origin,
with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire (b) If mediation does not resolve all disputes between
measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance,
transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, the parties, or in any event no longer than 60 days after
exhibition and literature of historical relevance, or
MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, receipt of the written notice of dispute referred to above,
physical condition ARE QUALIFIED STATEMENTS
charge or debit card. A processing fee will be assessed the parties shall submit the dispute for binding arbitration
OF OPINION AND NOT REPRESENTATIONS OR
on any returned checks. Please note that the amount of before a single neutral arbitrator. Such arbitrator shall be
WARRANTIES. No employee or agent of Bonhams is
cash notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted a retired judge or an attorney familiar with commercial
authorized to make on our behalf or on that of the
from a given purchaser may be limited. law and trained in or qualified by experience in handling
consignor any representation or warranty, oral or
arbitrations. Such arbitrator shall make all appropriate
The purchaser grants us a security interest in the written, with respect to any property.
disclosures required by law. The arbitrator shall be drawn
property, and we may retain as collateral security for
8. All purchased property shall be removed from the from a panel of a national arbitration service agreed
the purchaser’s obligations to us, any property and all
premises at which the sale is conducted by the date(s) to by the parties, and shall be selected as follows: (i)
monies held or received by us for the account of the
and time(s) set forth in the “Buyer’s Guide” portion of this If the national arbitration service has specific rules or
purchaser, in our possession. We retain all rights of a
catalog. Property designated with a “W” and associated procedures, those rules or procedures shall be followed;
secured party under the California Commercial Code.
purchased lots, if not removed promptly following (ii) If the national arbitration service does not have rules or
If the foregoing conditions or any other applicable
sale, will be transferred to an offsite warehouse at the procedures for the selection of an arbitrator, the arbitrator
conditions herein are not complied with, in addition
purchaser’s risk and expense, as set forth in more detail in shall be an individual jointly agreed to by the parties. If the
to other remedies available to us and the consignor by
the “Buyer’s Guide.” Purchased property that is permitted parties cannot agree on a national arbitration service, the
law, including without limitation, the right to hold the
to remain onsite at Bonhams’ facility should be removed arbitration shall be conducted by the American Arbitration
purchaser liable for the purchase price, we at our option
at the purchaser’s expense not later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific Association, and the arbitrator shall be selected in
may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated
Time five (5) business days following the date of the sale. accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration
damages all payments made by the purchaser or (b)
If not so removed, a storage fee of $5.00 per lot per day Association. The arbitrator’s award shall be in writing and
resell the property, either publicly or privately, and in
will be payable to us by the purchaser beginning at the shall set forth findings of fact and legal conclusions.
such event the purchaser shall be liable for the payment
Conditions oF sALe for Arms & Armor - Continued
(c) Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties or Limited Right of Rescission FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER IS THE LIMITED RIGHT
provided by the published rules of the national OF RESCISSION DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION.
If within one (1) year from the date of sale, the original
arbitration service:
purchaser (a) gives written notice to us alleging that the “Authorship” means only the identity of the creator,
(i) the arbitration shall occur within 60 days following identification of Authorship (as defined below) of such the period, culture and source or origin of the lot, as
the selection of the arbitrator; lot as set forth in the BOLD TYPE heading of the catalog the case may be, as set forth in the BOLD TYPE heading
description of such lot (as amended by any saleroom of the print catalog entry. The right of rescission does
(ii) the arbitration shall be conducted in the designated
notices or verbal announcements during the sale) is not extend to: (a) works of art executed before 1870
location, as follows: (A) in any case in which the
not substantially correct based on a fair reading of the (unless these works are determined to be counterfeits
subject auction by Bonhams took place or was
catalog (including the terms of any glossary contained created since 1870), as this is a matter of current scholarly
scheduled to take place in the State of New York or
therein), and (b) within 10 days after such notice returns opinion which can change; (b) titles, descriptions, or other
Connecticut or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
the lot to us in the same condition as at the time of identification of offered lots, which information normally
the arbitration shall take place in New York City, New
sale, and (c) establishes the allegation in the notice to appears in lower case type below the BOLD TYPE heading
York; (B) in all other cases, the arbitration shall take
our satisfaction (including by providing one or more identifying the Authorship; (c) Authorship of any lot where
place in the city of San Francisco, California; and
written opinions by recognized experts in the field, as it was specifically mentioned that there exists a conflict of
(iii) discovery and the procedure for the arbitration shall we may reasonably require), then the sale of such lot will specialist or scholarly opinion regarding the Authorship
be as follows: be rescinded and, unless we have already paid to the of the lot at the time of sale; (d) Authorship of any lot
consignor monies owed him in connection with the sale, which as of the date of sale was in accordance with the
(A) All arbitration proceedings shall be confidential;
the original purchase price will be refunded. then generally-accepted opinion of scholars and specialists
(B) The parties shall submit written briefs to the arbitrator regarding the same; or (e) the identification of periods or
If, prior to receiving such notice from the original
no later than 15 days before the arbitration commences; dates of creation in catalog descriptions which may be
purchaser alleging such defect, we have paid the
proven inaccurate by means of scientific processes that are
(C) Discovery, if any, shall be limited as follows: (I) consignor monies owed him in connection with the sale,
not generally accepted for use until after publication of
Requests for no more than 10 categories of documents, we shall pay the original purchaser the amount of our
the catalog in which the property is offered or that were
to be provided to the requesting party within 14 commissions, any other sale proceeds to which we are
unreasonably expensive or impractical to use at the time
days of written request therefor; (II) No more than entitled and applicable taxes received from the purchaser
of such publication.
two (2) depositions per party, provided however, the on the sale and make demand on the consignor to pay
deposition(s) are to be completed within one (1) day; the balance of the original purchase price to the original Limitation of Liability
(III) Compliance with the above shall be enforced by the purchaser. Should the consignor fail to pay such amount
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL
arbitrator in accordance with California law; promptly, we may disclose the identity of the consignor
PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NEITHER BONHAMS
(D) Each party shall have no longer than eight (8) and assign to the original purchaser our rights against NOR THE CONSIGNOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION
hours to present its position. The entire hearing before the consignor with respect to the lot the sale of which OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE
the arbitrator shall not take longer than three (3) is sought to be rescinded. Upon such disclosure and MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR CONDITION OF
consecutive days; assignment, any liability of Bonhams as consignor’s agent THE PROPERTY OR AS TO THE CORRECTNESS
with respect to said lot shall automatically terminate.
OF DESCRIPTION, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION,
(E) The award shall be made in writing no more than 30
days following the end of the proceeding. Judgment The foregoing limited right of rescission is available to PROVENANCE OR PERIOD OF THE PROPERTY OR
upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be the original purchaser only and may not be assigned AS TO WHETHER THE PURCHASER ACQUIRES ANY
entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. to or relied upon by any subsequent transferee of COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
the property sold. The purchaser hereby accepts the RIGHTS IN LOTS SOLD OR AS TO WHETHER A WORK
To the fullest extent permitted by law, and except as benefit of the consignor’s warranty of title and other OF ART IS SUBJECT TO THE ARTIST’S MORAL RIGHTS
required by applicable arbitration rules, each party shall representations and warranties made by the consignor OR OTHER RESIDUAL RIGHTS OF THE ARTIST. THE
bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs in connection for the purchaser’s benefit. Nothing in this section PURCHASER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND
with the proceedings and shall share equally the fees shall be construed as an admission by us of any AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL BONHAMS BE
and expenses of the arbitrator. representation of fact, express or implied, obligation or LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT
responsibility with respect to any lot. THE PURCHASER’S LIMITATION, ANY COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL OR
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST BONHAMS CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
seLLer’s guide
seLLing At AuCtion Bonhams’ address in envelopes marked as “photo auction tax and family division purposes and reflect prices paid by
estimate”. Alternatively, you can submit your request a willing buyer to a willing seller.
Bonhams can help you every step of the way when using our online form at www.bonhams.com/us. Digital
you are ready to sell art, antiques and collectible items images may be attached to the form. Please limit your When we conduct a private appraisal, our specialists will
at auction. Our regional offices and representatives images to no more than five (5) per item. prepare a thorough inventory listing of all your appraised
throughout the US are available to service all of your property by category. Valuations, complete descriptions
needs. Should you have any further questions, please Consigning Your property and locations of items are included in the documentation.
visit our website at www.bonhams.com/us for more After you receive an estimate, you may consign your Appraisal fees vary according to the nature of the
information or call our Client Services Department at property to us for sale in the next appropriate auction. collection, the amount of work involved, the travel
[phone] ext. 3550. Our staff assists you throughout the process, arranging distance, and whether the property is subsequently
Auction estimates transportation of your items to our galleries (at the consigned for auction.
consignor’s expense), providing a detailed inventory of
The first step in the auction process is to determine the your consignment, and reporting the prices realized for Our appraisers are available to help you anywhere and at
auction value of your property. Bonhams’ world-renowned each lot. We provide secure storage for your property any time. Please call our Client Services Department to
specialists will evaluate your special items at no charge in our warehouses and all items are insured throughout schedule an appraisal.
and in complete confidence. You can obtain an auction the auction process. You will receive payment for your estate services
estimate in many ways: property approximately 35 days after completion of sale.
Since 1865, Bonhams has been serving the needs
• Attend one of our Auction Appraisal Events held regularly Sales commissions vary with the potential auction value of fiduciaries – lawyers, trust officers, accountants
at our galleries and in other major metropolitan areas. of the property and the particular auction in which the and executors – in the disposition of large and small
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appointment at one of our galleries. If you have a large Bonhams’ specialists conduct insurance and fair market services, ranging from flexible financial terms to tailored
collection, our specialists can travel, by appointment, to value appraisals for private collectors, corporations, accounting for heirs and their agents to world-class
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basis. Insurance appraisals, used for insurance purposes,
• Send clear photographs to us of each individual reflect the cost of replacing property in today’s retail For more information or to obtain a detailed Trust and
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BuYer’s guide
Bidding & BuYing at auCtion will try to bid just as you would, with the goal of obtaining the automatically added to the invoice unless a valid resale
item at the lowest bid price possible. In the event identical bids number has been furnished or the property is shipped via
Whether you are an experienced bidder or an enthusiastic
are submitted, the earliest bid submitted will take precedence. common carrier to destinations outside the states listed
novice, auctions provide a stimulating atmosphere unlike any
Absentee bids shall be executed in competition with other above. If you wish to use your resale license please contact
other. Bonhams previews and sales are free and open to the
absentee bids, any applicable reserve, and bids from other Cashiers for our form.
public. As you will find in these directions, bidding and buying
auction participants. A friend or agent may place bids on
at auction is easy and exciting. Should you have any further your behalf, provided that we have received your written shipping & removal
questions, please visit our website at www.bonhams.com authorization prior to the sale. Absentee bid forms are available Buyers are to review the Offsite Sold Property Storage
or call our Client Services Department at [phone] page for a list of lots that will be removed to the offsite
in our catalogs, online at www.bonhams.com/us, and at our
ext. 23550. warehouse of Box Brothers. These designated lots
San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York galleries.
must be retrieved by the buyer prior to the day and time
Catalogs By telephone designated on the Offsite Sold Property Storage page. If
Before each auction we publish illustrated catalogs that
Under special circumstances, we can arrange for you to bid buyers of these designated lots also buy other lots, such
include dates and times for previews and auctions. Our
by telephone. To arrange for a telephone bid, please contact as decorations, rugs or works of art, these lots may also
catalogs also provide descriptions and estimated values
our Client Services Department a minimum of 24 hours prior be removed to the warehouse of Box Brothers, so all
for each “lot.” A lot may refer to a single item or to a group
to the sale. lots remain together and customers can collect or ship
of items auctioned together. We offer our catalogs by
from one location. All other items will remain at Bonhams
subscription or by single copy. For information on subscribing online for a period of 21 days, after which time they may be
to our catalogs, you may refer to the subscription form in Web users may place absentee bids online from anywhere
transferred to offsite storage. Wine, Jewelry, Natural
this catalog, call our Client Services Department, or visit our in the world. To bid online, please visit our website at www. History, Collectibles, 20th Century Decorative Arts, Rugs,
website at www.bonhams.com/us. bonhams.com/us. Native American Art and most Arms & Armor auctions are
Previews We are pleased to make our live online bidding facility available not included in this policy.
Auction previews are your chance to inspect each lot prior to to bidders in this sale.
Box Brothers San Leandro (for San Francisco auctions only)
the auction. We encourage you to look closely and examine
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each object on which you may want to bid so that you will
know as much as possible about it. Items are sold “as is” and bidding will apply. Please see www.bonhams.com/22113 or Tel [phone]; Fax [phone]
contact the Client Services Department to obtain information
with all faults; illustrations in our catalogs, website and other Box Brothers Los Angeles (for Los Angeles auctions only)
and learn how you can register and bid online in this sale.
materials are provided for identification only. At the previews, 220 W. Ivy Ave, Unit C, Inglewood, Ca 90302
our staff is always available to answer your questions and Bid increments [phone] or [phone]
guide you through the auction process. Condition reports may Bonhams generally uses the following increment multiples as
Box Brothers is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with
be available upon request. bidding progresses:
Saturday and Sunday hours available. Buyers must contact
estimates $50-200 .........................................by $10s Box Brothers 24 hours in advance of pickup. Appointments
Bonhams catalogs include estimates for each lot, exclusive of $200-500 .......................................by $20/50/80s are required.
buyer’s premium and tax. The estimates are provided as an $500-1,000 ....................................by $50s
Bonhams can accommodate shipping for certain items.
approximate guide to current market value and should not be $1,000-2,000 .................................by $100s
Please contact our Cashiers Department for more information
interpreted as a representation or prediction of actual selling $2,000-5,000 .................................by $200/500/800s
or to obtain a quote. Refer to Conditions of Sale for special
prices. They are determined well in advance of a sale and are $5,000-10,000… ............................by $500s
terms governing the shipment of Arms and Wine. Shipments
subject to revision. Please contact us should you have any $10,000-20,000 .............................by $1,000s
are made during weekday business hours up to four weeks
questions about value estimates. $20,000-50,000 .............................by $2,000/5,000/8,000s
after payment is received. Carriers are not permitted to deliver
$50,000-100,000 ...........................by $5,000s
reserves to P.O. Boxes.
$100,000-200,000 .........................by $10,000s
All lots in a catalog are subject to a reserve unless otherwise
above $200,000 .............................at auctioneer’s discretion International buyers are responsible for all import/export
indicated. The reserve is the minimum price that the seller is
customs duties and taxes. An invoice stating the actual
willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does the auctioneer may split or reject any bid at any time at
purchase price(s) will accompany all international purchases.
not exceed the low estimated value. his or her discretion as outlined in the Conditions of sale.
simultaneous sale property collection notice:
Bidding at auCtion Currency Converter
If this sale previews in multiple cities, please see the title page
At Bonhams, you can bid in many ways: in person, via Solely for the convenience of bidders, a currency converter
for details regarding final location of property for collection.
absentee bid, over the phone, or via Bonhams’ online bidding may be provided at Bonhams sales. The rates quoted for
facility. Absentee bids can be submitted in person, online, via conversion of other currencies to U.S. Dollars are indications handling and storage Charges
fax or via email. only and should not be relied upon by a bidder, and neither Please note: For sold lots removed to Box Brothers, there will
Bonhams nor its agents shall be responsible for any errors be no post-sale storage charge for lots collected within 5 days
A valid Bonhams client account is required to participate in
or omissions in the operation or accuracy of the currency from the sale date. For lots that remain at Bonhams, there will
bidding activity. You can obtain registration information online, at
converter. be no post-sale storage charge for lots collected within 21
the reception desk or by calling our Client Services Department.
days of the sale date. Handling fees may apply.
By bidding at auction, whether in person or by agent, by Buyer’s Premium
A buyer’s premium is added to the winning bid price of each Lots uncollected at Bonhams after 21 days may be removed
absentee bid, telephone, online or other means, the buyer or
individual lot purchased, at the rates set forth in the Conditions to the warehouse of Box Brothers. Handling and storage fees
bidder agrees to be bound by the Conditions of Sale.
of Sale. The winning bid price plus the premium constitute will apply.
Lots are auctioned in consecutive numerical order as they the purchase price for the lot. Applicable sales taxes are
appear in the catalog. Bidding normally begins below computed based on this figure, and the total becomes your Insurance: All sold lots are insured by Box Brothers at the sum
the low estimate. The auctioneer will accept bids from final purchase price. of the hammer price plus buyer’s premium.
interested parties present in the saleroom, from telephone Unless specifically illustrated and noted, fine art frames are Please refer to Box Brothers for a list of handling,
bidders, and from absentee bidders who have left written not included in the estimate or purchase price. Bonhams storage and insurance fees.
bids in advance of the sale. The auctioneer may also
execute bids on behalf of the consignor up to the amount accepts no liability for damage or loss to frames during Payment
of the reserve, but never above it. storage or shipment. Payments for purchased lots must be made directly to
All sales are final and subject to the Conditions of Sale Bonhams. Box Brothers will not release property to a buyer
We assume no responsibility for failure to execute bids for any found in our catalogs, on our website, and available at the unless the buyer has paid Bonhams first. All charges for
reason whatsoever. reception desk. handling and storage due to Box Brothers must be paid by
the time of collection from their warehouse. Please telephone
in Person
If you are planning to bid at auction, you will need to register Payment Box Brothers at [phone] in advance to ascertain
at the reception desk in order to receive a numbered bid All buyers are asked to pay and pick up by 3pm on the the amount due. lots will only be released from Box
card. To place a bid, hold up your card so that the auctioneer business day following the auction. Payment may be made Brothers’ warehouse with a “release order” obtained
can clearly see it. Decide on the maximum amount that to Bonhams by cash, checks drawn on a U.S. bank, money from the cashier’s office at Bonhams.
order, wire transfer, or by Visa, MasterCard, American Express
you wish to pay, exclusive of buyer’s premium and tax, and or Discover credit or charge card or debit card. All items must The removal/storage and/or shipment by Box Brothers of any
continue bidding until your bid prevails or you reach your limit. be paid for within 5 business days of the sale. Please note that lots will be subject to their standard Conditions of Business,
If you are the successful bidder on a lot, the auctioneer will payment by personal or business check may result in property copies of which are available at Bonhams or from Box
acknowledge your paddle number and bid amount. not being released until purchase funds clear our bank. Brothers directly.
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sPeCial Conditions oF sale relating to Firearms and restriCted materials
1. Firearms class symbols: the presence of special note regarding registration of handguns: 7. The HSC Law: Pursuant to California Penal Code
certain symbols preceding the bold face description we encourage california resident purchasers of Section 12071, any person who acquires a handgun
indicate Modern or Curio/Relic firearms as follows: modern and curio/relic handguns to designate an must have a Handgun Safet Certificate (HSC) obtained
¢ - This symbol denotes a Curio or Relic firearm. FFL holder to take possession of the firearms. FFL by passing a written test on handgun safety. Prior to
Both Curio and relic longarms and handguns holders or their authorized representatives may taking delivery of a handgun from a licensed firearms
require state and federal registration for California pick up modern or Curio/relic handguns at our dealer, the purchaser/recipient must also successfully
residents, or transfer to a Federal Firearms License san Francisco location, or Bonhams can provide perform a safe handling demonstration with that
holder outside of California. shipping services to have the firearms sent to an handgun. The Penal Code exempts specific categories
ƒ- This symbol denotes a Modern firearm which FFL holder upon receipt of a copy of the recipient’s of persons who are experienced and proficient
requires both state and federal registration for FFL. in cases where handgun registrations with handguns from the HSC and safe handling
California residents, or transfer to a Federal are processed by Bonhams, purchasers may demonstration requirements.
Firearms License holder outside of California. be required to provide dummy ammunition
µ - this symbol denotes modern handguns that cartridges suitable for performing safe handling The exemptions to the HSC requirements are listed
are non-exempt under California sB-15 legislation. demonstrations with their handguns. purchasers as follows:
California residents may not be able to take will be responsible for all associated costs, in Special Weapons Permit Holder
possession of these firearms. addition to the handgun dros registration fee Operation of Law Representative
of $225.00 per firearm. Bonhams assumes no Handgun Being Returned to the Owner
The symbols above are provided in the catalog as a responsibility for damage or wear incurred during Military - Active Duty
guide, and do not supercede any firearms regulations the safe handling demonstration. see also section Military - Reserve
that may apply to any lots sold. 7, “the HsC Law,” below. Military - Honorably Retired
Peace Officer - California - Active
Fees and waiting periods apply for all registrants. 4. Waiting Period for California Residents: California Peace Officer - Federal - Active
For detailed information refer to the Arms & Armor State law requires a 10-day waiting period prior to Any federal peace officer who is authorized to carry a
Department at ext. 3408. picking up registered firearms. This statute applies to firearm while on duty.
ALL longarms and handguns manufactured after 1898. Peace Officer - California - Honorably Retired
2. Delivery of Modern and Curio/Relic Firearms: Holders of Curio/Relic Collectors licenses must have a Peace Officer - California - Reserve
Federal statutes define all firearms manufactured after valid Certificate of Eligibility issued by the DOJ in order Peace Officer - Federal - Honorably Retired
1898 as Modern or Curio/Relic firearms. Buyers who to be exempt from the waiting period. Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit Holder
possess a current Federal Firearms License (FFL) may, P.O.S.T. 832 PC (Firearms) Training
upon providing a copy of their license to the Arms & 5. California Law Requiring Firearms Safety Devices Particular and Limited Authority Peace Officers
Armor Department at Bonhams, have these firearms (Section 12088.1): Law Enforcement Service Gun to Family Member
delivered to them directly or pick them up at our San (a) All firearms sold or transferred in this state by a
Francisco location. licensed firearms dealer, including private transfers Please contact the California Department of Justice
through a dealer, and all firearms manufactured in this for further details, or inquire with the Arms & Armor
Curio/Relic firearms can be delivered to holders of state, shall include or be accompanied by a firearms Department at [phone].
a valid Curio/Relic license outside of the State of safety device that is listed on the Department of
California only. Holders of these licenses inside the Justice’s roster of approved firearms safety devices. Safe Handling Demonstration Affidavits
State of California must comply with the registration (b) All firearms sold or transferred in this state by a Pursuant to Penal Code section 12071 (b)(8), no
requirements for California residents, as described in licensed firearms dealer, including private transfers firearms dealer may deliver a handgun unless the
paragraph 3 below. through a dealer, and all firearms manufactured in this purchaser/recipient has successfully performed a safe
state shall be accompanied with warning language or handling demonstration with that handgun. As used
Firearms will only be delivered to purchasers outside of labels as described in Section 12088.3. in the statute, “that handgun” is considered by the
the State of California in accordance with Federal laws (c) The sale or transfer of a firearm shall be exempt DOJ to mean that very handgun being transferred or
and the laws of the state or country to which deliveries from subdivision (a) if both of the following apply: one of the same make and model as the one being
are made. Deliveries of firearms manufactured after (c1) The purchaser or transferee owns a gun safe that transferred. Although the law mandates that the
1898 within the United States or its territories may meets the standards set forth in Section 12088.2. Gun safe handling demonstration be performed under
ONLY be made to holders of an appropriate FFL or safes shall not be required to be tested, and therefore the supervision of a DOJ Certified Instructor, it is
Curio/Relic Collectors License. may meet the standards without appearing on the the responsibility of the firearms dealer to complete
Department of Justice roster. and attach to the DROS, an affidavit stating the safe
3. Registration of Modern and Curio/Relic Firearms (c2) The purchaser or transferee presents an original handling demonstration requirement was met. The
by California Residents: Modern or Curio/Relic firearms receipt for purchase of the gun safe, or other proof of DOJ Safe Handling Affidavit form (FD 039), must be
purchased by residents of the State of California must purchase or ownership of the gun safe as authorized signed and dated by the DOJ Certified Instructor,
be registered with the California Department of Justice. by the Attorney General, to the firearms dealer. The the handgun purchaser/recipient, and the dealer or
A Department of Justice Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) dealer shall maintain a copy of the receipt or proof of employee of the dealer delivering the handgun.
form must be completed for all firearms manufactured purchase with the dealers’ record of sales of firearms.
after 1898. The mandatory DROS processing fee is (d) The sale or transfer of a firearm will be exempt If a handgun purchaser/recipient has a valid
payable by personal check or cash to Bonhams in the from subdivision (a) if all of the following apply: exemption from the Handgun Safety Certificate
amount of $75.00 for each longarm DROS, and $225.00 (d1) The purchaser or transferee purchases an requirement, he or she is also exempt from safe
for each handgun DROS. Handgun registrations require a approved safety device no more than 30 days handling demonstration requirement.
Handgun Safety Certificate (See section 7 below). prior to the day the purchaser or transferee takes
possession of the firearm. proof of residence
Registered firearms must be collected from the premises (d2) The purchaser or transferee presents the Handgun registrations must be accompanied by
of Bonhams within 30 days from the time of registration. approved safety device to the firearms dealer when proof of residence at the address appearing on the
Registered firearms not collected within 30 days cannot picking up the firearm. registrant’s California Drivers License. A copy of a
be released, and must be re-registered with a new DROS. (d3) The purchaser or transferee presents an original vehicle registration or current utility bill bearing that
Additional fees for the re-registration of firearms will apply. receipt to the firearms dealer which shows the date address is sufficient to provide proof of residence.
of purchase, the name, and the model number of the
In addition, California resident purchasers of firearms safety device. BonHAms WiLL not ALLoW AnY purCHAser
classified by the Federal Government as Modern, (d4) The firearms dealer verifies that the requirements in oF A ConCeALABLe FireArm to LeAVe tHe
including Curio/Relic firearms, must complete a Federal (d1) and (d3), inclusive, have been satisfied. premises WitHout suppLYing A CopY oF
4473 registration form. There are no fees associated (d5) The firearms dealer maintains a copy of the receipt tHeir HsC LiCense or prooF oF tHeir
with the form 4473. along with the dealers’ record of sales of firearms. eXemption stAtus to BonHAms.
registration of firearms is available the day of 6. California Law Limiting Handgun Purchases: No
the auction. if you are not able to register the person shall make an application to purchase more than
day of the sale please call ext. 3408 to schedule one pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being
an appointment. concealed upon the person within any 30-day period.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE RELATING TO FIREARMS AND RESTRICTED MATERIALS (continued)
8. San Francisco Laws Requiring Gun Locks: The City countries. Lots that contain these aforementioned materials the authority to do otherwise, concerning the fitness for
of San Francisco requires any buyer who does not have may also not be eligible for exportation if they are not over use, safety to fire or store, or reliability, of any firearm,
a valid FFL license to have in their possession a gun lock one hundred years of age. Lots noted in the catalog with a ammunition, or parts or components thereof, whether
with key for every Modern or Curio/Relic firearm. Bonhams Y next to the lot number contain one or more such animal antique or Modern. Any use of any such lot is entirely at
will provide gun locks at a charge of $15.00 per firearm. materials. It is the buyer’s responsibility to investigate any the user’s risk. Bonhams expressly disclaims any liability
such restrictions and to obtain any relevant export or whatsoever for accident, injury or damage resulting to any
Bonhams cannot release any weapons to non-FFL import licenses. Please note that this process is governed person from the use or storage of any such lot.
holders without gun locks for all applicable weapons by local authorities and may take considerable time.
Regardless of any delay in the obtaining of an export or 11. Export of Firearms: Unless other arrangements have
9. Endangered Species and CITES Permits (Y lots): import license or denial of a license’s issuance, purchased been made with Bonhams for this sale, all international
Some items contain a restricted material such as ivory lots shall be paid for in accordance with the Conditions of firearm shipments are sent to an export agent for
or tortoiseshell. These materials are subject to the Sale, and any such delay or denial shall not serve as the processing. Shipping quotes are from our San Francisco
provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1972, the basis for cancellation of any sale. Prospective buyers are office to the export agent’s location only, and do not include
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the California advised to obtain information from the relevant regulatory international shipping or additional VAT taxes and fees. All
Endangered Species Act of 1984. Although licenses authorities regarding export and import restrictions, Customs fees, taxes, and shipping costs are billed separately
(CITES permits) can be obtained to export some items requirements, and costs prior to bidding. Upon request, by the export agent and are the responsibility of the buyer.
which are subject of these laws, other items may not be Bonhams can refer the purchaser to an agent who can
exported (such as items containing whale bone), and some assist the purchaser in attempting to obtain the appropriate 12. Items related to Nazi Germany: Items from or related
property may not be resold in the United States. Bonhams licenses. However, there is no assurance that any to Nazi Germany are offered expressly for the purposes
advises you to check with your local and/or national necessary licenses can be obtained. of historical research, education, or to illustrate historical
authorities before bidding on items containing restricted events. These items are offered with the belief that they
materials. The export of a lot from the United States or 10. No Warranties or Representations: Measurements constitute proof of historical events, and are not to be
import into certain countries may be subject to export and related proof information are provided for used to promote or glorify Nazi ideas. Bonhams may, at
and import regulations, licensure and/or other restrictions; informational purposes only. Purchasers intending to its sole discretion, remove such items from a sale, restrict
inparticular, lots containing animal material such as ivory, use firearms should have such firearms examined by them from public view, or rescind the sale of items after
rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, coral or whalebone may a competent gunsmith to determine suitability for use. the auction. Buyers are obligated to comply with the
require the granting of one or more export or import Bonhams makes no warranties or representations laws of their home country in regards to the possession,
licenses or may be banned from import altogether by some whatsoever, and no employee or agent of Bonhams has display and representation of these items.
glossarY regulated sPeCies materials and
Condition standards For antique Firearms Cites Permits
As new The export of a lot from the United States or import into certain countries may
All original parts; 100% original finish; in perfect condition in every respect, be subject to export or import regulations, licensure and/or other restrictions;
inside and out. in particular, lots containing plant or animal materials such as ivory, rhinoceros
horn, tortoiseshell, coral, whalebone or certain types of woods, irrespective of
excellent age or value, may require the granting of one or more export or import licenses
All original parts, over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and or certificates, or may be banned from import altogether by some countries.
design on metal and wood; unmarked wood; fine bore. Moreover, the ability to obtain an export license or certificate does not insure
the ability to obtain an import license or certificate in another country. Lots
Fine that contain such regulated species materials may also not be eligible for
All original parts; over 30% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and exportation or for re-importation into the United States if they are not at least
design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood; good bore. 100 years of age, and, under current law, lots containing African Elephant
Ivory may no longer be re-imported into the United States regardless of age. In
Very good addition, resales of lots containing certain regulated species materials may be
All original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth subject to restrictions in some jurisdictions.
with all edges sharp; clear lettering; numerals and design on metal; wood
slightly scratched or bruised; bore disregarded for collectors firearms. Lots noted in the catalog with a Y next to the lot number contain one or more
such regulated plant or animal materials. it is the buyer’s responsibility to
good investigate any such restrictions and to obtain any relevant export or
Some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, import licenses. Please note that this process is governed by local authorities
cleaned or reblued; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; wood and may take considerable time. Regardless of any delay in the obtaining of
refinished, scratched, bruised or minor crack repaired; in good working order. an export or import license or certificate or denial of a license’s or certificate’s
issuance, purchased lots shall be paid for in accordance with the Conditions of
Fair Sale, and any such delay or denial shall not serve as the basis for cancellation
Some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal of any sale. Prospective buyers are advised to obtain information from the
rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or reblued; rounded relevant regulatory authorities regarding export and import restrictions,
edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal requirements, and costs prior to bidding. Finally, due to a recent change in
partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; New York State regulated species law, new York state residents will require
in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order. a permit to purchase any item containing ivory or rhinoceros horn.
poor Upon request, Bonhams can refer the purchaser to a third party agent to
Major and minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and assist the purchaser in attempting to obtain the appropriate licenses and/or
extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals certificates. However, there is no assurance that any necessary licenses or
and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; certificates can be obtained. Please contact the Specialist Department for a
mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm. referral prior to placing a bid if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject
to export/import license or certificate requirements or related restrictions.
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Antique Arms & Armor And modern sporting guns | 7
5000
ProPertY From the riChard r. wagner Jr. ColleCtion.
5000 5002Y
a turkish kiliJ or Pala an ottoman oFFiCer’s sword with Persian Blade
18th century, probably ottoman court workshop 18th/19th century
Broad, curved 27 inch blade of classic form with 10 inch yelmen; Slender, curved 33 inch crucible steel Persian blade, probably late
fluted T-section spine chiseled with spear point panels and overlaid 18th century, one side with traces of chiseled and gilt Persian maker’s
with gold meander; either side of blade with 7 inch panels above the cartouches and with a gold overlaid inscription contemporary with
hilt finely chiseled with rumi scrollwork on a punched gold ground the mounts. Hilt, second half 19th century, comprising gilt silver
centering inscribed panels. Well-formed steel crossguard of familiar crossguard comprising scrolled and fluted quillons flanking ‘lanquets’
form. Horn gripscales. molded with foliage and bearing Ottoman silver hallmarks; rhino
Condition: Blade showing traces of watered pattern and scattered horn gripscales, the spine of hallmarked gilt silver chased with floral
areas of pitting. Minor losses to gilt decoration. Guard with some light meander. Black leather-covered scabbard, the throat and suspension
pitting. Gripscales with age cracks. mounts of hallmarked silver and chased with panels of meander.
See Illustration Drag, which appears to be original, of russet steel decorated with gold
$2,000 - 4,000 overlaid decoration.
Condition: Blade showing fine black wootz pattern over much of it’s
provenance surface with some scattered areas of dark staining and obscured in
Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection. Illustrated on page 75 of Arms of the area under the later inscription. Hilt retaining much of the thin gilt
the Paladins, The Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection of Fine Eastern finish, the crossguard slightly loose; gripscales with minor chipping
Weapons by Oliver S. Pinchot. and small marks. Scabbard mounts with scattered marks and showing
very slight traces of gilt finish.
5001Y See Illustration
an ottoman sword with 18th CenturY Persian Blade $2,000 - 4,000
Slender, curved 34 inch crucible steel blade showing a fine, dark
pattern, one side with gold-inlaid Assad-Allah inscription. Silver provenance
crossguard and grip spine chased with florals. Rhino horn grip with Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection. Illustrated on page 75 of Arms of
bulbous pommel. Scabbard with silver suspension mounts, long the Paladins, The Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection of Fine Eastern
chape and throat, all chased with florals; the throat with hinged cover Weapons by Oliver S. Pinchot.
for the spine slit. With tasseled woven red silk baldric, the leather
rosettes faced with silver thread embroidery.
Condition: Blade showing minor wear to watered pattern. Hilt with
unpolished patina. Scabbard with minor marks.
See Illustration
$5,000 - 8,000
provenance
Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection. Illustrated on page 74 of Arms of
the Paladins, The Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection of Fine Eastern
Weapons by Oliver S. Pinchot.
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