ANTIqUE ARMS & ARMOR AND MODERN SPORTING GUNS

172 Pages·2014·5.38 MB·English

Antique Arms & Armor And
modern sporting guns
Tuesday November 11, 2014
San Francisco

antique arms & armor and
modern sPorting guns
Tuesday November 11, 2014 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] Online bidding will be available for
this auction. For further information
Preview James Ferrell, Specialist please visit:
Friday November 7, 12pm to 5pm [phone] www.bonhams.com/22113
Saturday November 8, 12pm to 5pm [email protected]
Sunday November 9, 12pm to 5pm Please see pages 2 to 6
Monday November 10, 12pm to 5pm David Geiger, Specialist for bidder information including
[phone] Conditions of Sale, after-sale
Bids [email protected] collection and shipment.
[phone]
[phone] fax illustrations
Front cover: Lots 2167 and 2169
To bid via the internet please Back cover: Lot 2298
visit www.bonhams.com
sale numBer: 22113
Lots 2000 - 2453
Catalog: $35
Bonhams
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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.
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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
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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:
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Bonhams nor its agents shall be responsible for any errors be no post-sale storage charge for lots collected within 5 days
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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.
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bidder agrees to be bound by the Conditions of Sale.
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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
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of the reserve, but never above it. storage or shipment. Payments for purchased lots must be made directly to
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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,
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE RELATING TO FIREARMS AND RESTRICTED MATERIALS
1. Firearms class symbols: The presence of certain Special note regarding registration of handguns: 7. The HSC Law: Pursuant to California Penal Code
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 must have a Handgun Safet Certificate (HSC) obtained
¢ - This symbol denotes a Curio or Relic firearm. an FFL holder to take possession of the firearms. by passing a written test on handgun safety. Prior to
Both Curio and Relic longarms and handguns FFL holders or their authorized representatives taking delivery of a handgun from a licensed firearms
require state and federal registration for California may pick up Modern or Curio/Relic handguns dealer, the purchaser/recipient must also successfully
residents, or transfer to a Federal Firearms License at our San Francisco location, or Bonhams can perform a safe handling demonstration with that
holder outside of California. provide shipping services to have the firearms handgun. The Penal Code exempts specific categories
ƒ- This symbol denotes a Modern firearm which sent to an FFL holder upon receipt of a copy of persons who are experienced and proficient
requires both state and federal registration for of the recipient’s FFL. In cases where handgun with handguns from the HSC and safe handling
California Residents, or transfer to a Federal registrations are processed by Bonhams, demonstration requirements.
Firearms License holder outside of California. purchasers may be required to provide dummy The exemptions to the HSC requirements are listed
µ - This symbol denotes Modern handguns that ammunition cartridges suitable for performing as follows:
are non-exempt under California SB-15 legislation. safe handling demonstrations with their Special Weapons Permit Holder
California residents may not be able to take handguns. Purchasers will be responsible for all Operation of Law Representative
possession of these firearms. associated costs, in addition to the handgun DROS Handgun Being Returned to the Owner
registration fee of $225.00 per firearm. Bonhams Military - Active Duty
The symbols above are provided in the catalog as a assumes no responsibility for damage or wear Military - Reserve
guide, and do not supercede any firearms regulations incurred during the safe handling demonstration. Military - Honorably Retired
that may apply to any lots sold. See also Section 7, “The HSC Law,” below. Peace Officer - California - Active
Fees and waiting periods apply for all registrants. Peace Officer - Federal - Active
For detailed information refer to the Arms & Armor 4. Waiting Period for California Residents: California Any federal peace officer who is authorized to carry
Department at ext. 3408. State law requires a 10-day waiting period prior to a firearm while on duty.
picking up registered firearms. This statute applies to Peace Officer - California - Honorably Retired
2. Delivery of Modern and Curio/Relic Firearms: ALL longarms and handguns manufactured after 1898. Peace Officer - California - Reserve
Federal statutes define all firearms manufactured after Holders of Curio/Relic Collectors licenses must have a Peace Officer - Federal - Honorably Retired
1898 as Modern or Curio/Relic firearms. Buyers who valid Certificate of Eligibility issued by the DOJ in order Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit Holder
possess a current Federal Firearms License (FFL) may, to be exempt from the waiting period. P.O.S.T. 832 PC (Firearms) Training
upon providing a copy of their license to the Arms & Particular and Limited Authority Peace Officers
Armor Department at Bonhams, have these firearms 5. California Law Requiring Firearms Safety Devices Law Enforcement Service Gun to Family Member
delivered to them directly or pick them up at our San (Section 12088.1):
Francisco location. (a) All firearms sold or transferred in this state Please contact the California Department of Justice
Curio/Relic firearms can be delivered to holders by a licensed firearms dealer, including private transfers for further details, or inquire with the Arms & Armor
of a valid Curio/Relic license outside of the State of through a dealer, and all firearms manufactured in this Department at [phone].
California only. Holders of these licenses inside the state, shall include or be accompanied by a firearms
State of California must comply with the registration safety device that is listed on the Department of Justice’s Safe Handling Demonstration Affidavits
requirements for California residents, as described in roster of approved firearms safety devices. Pursuant to Penal Code section 12071 (b)(8), no firearms
paragraph 3 below. (b) All firearms sold or transferred in this state dealer may deliver a handgun unless the purchaser/
Firearms will only be delivered to purchasers by a licensed firearms dealer, including private transfers recipient has successfully performed a safe handling
outside of the State of California in accordance with through a dealer, and all firearms manufactured in this demonstration with that handgun. As used in the statute,
Federal laws and the laws of the state or country state shall be accompanied with warning language or “that handgun” is considered by the DOJ to mean that
to which deliveries are made. Deliveries of firearms labels as described in Section 12088.3. very handgun being transferred or one of the same make
manufactured after 1898 within the United States (c) The sale or transfer of a firearm shall be exempt from and model as the one being transferred. Although the
or its territories may ONLY be made to holders of an subdivision (a) if both of the following apply: law mandates that the safe handling demonstration
appropriate FFL or Curio/Relic Collectors License. (c1) The purchaser or transferee owns a gun be performed under the supervision of a DOJ Certified
safe that meets the standards set forth in Section Instructor, it is the responsibility of the firearms dealer to
3. Registration of Modern and Curio/Relic Firearms by 12088.2. Gun safes shall not be required to be tested, complete and attach to the DROS, an affidavit stating
California Residents: Modern or Curio/Relic firearms and therefore may meet the standards without the safe handling demonstration requirement was met.
purchased by residents of the State of California appearing on the Department of Justice roster. The DOJ Safe Handling Affidavit form (FD 039), must
must be registered with the California Department (c2) The purchaser or transferee presents an original be signed and dated by the DOJ Certified Instructor, the
of Justice. A Department of Justice Dealer Record receipt for purchase of the gun safe, or other proof of handgun purchaser/recipient, and the dealer or employee
of Sale (DROS) form must be completed for all purchase or ownership of the gun safe as authorized by of the dealer delivering the handgun.
firearms manufactured after 1898. The mandatory the Attorney General, to the firearms dealer. The dealer If a handgun purchaser/recipient has a valid exemption
DROS processing fee is payable by personal check or shall maintain a copy of the receipt or proof of purchase from the Handgun Safety Certificate requirement,
cash to Bonhams in the amount of $75.00 for each with the dealers’ record of sales of firearms. he or she is also exempt from safe handling
longarm DROS, and $225.00 for each handgun DROS. (d) The sale or transfer of a firearm will be exempt from demonstration requirement.
Handgun registrations require a Handgun Safety subdivision (a) if all of the following apply:
Certificate (See section 7 below). (d1) The purchaser or transferee purchases an approved Proof of Residence
Registered firearms must be collected from the safety device no more than 30 days prior to the day the Handgun registrations must be accompanied by proof
premises of Bonhams within 30 days from the time purchaser or transferee takes possession of the firearm. of residence at the address appearing on the registrant’s
of registration. Registered firearms not collected (d2) The purchaser or transferee presents the approved California Drivers License. A copy of a vehicle
within 30 days cannot be released, and must be re- safety device to the firearms dealer when picking up registration or current utility bill bearing that address is
registered with a new DROS. Additional fees for the the firearm. sufficient to provide proof of residence.
re-registration of firearms will apply. (d3) The purchaser or transferee presents an original
In addition, California resident purchasers of firearms receipt to the firearms dealer which shows the date BONHAMS WILL NOT ALLOW ANY PURCHASER
classified by the Federal Government as Modern, of purchase, the name, and the model number of the OF A CONCEALABLE FIREARM TO LEAVE THE
including Curio/Relic firearms, must complete a Federal safety device. PREMISES WITHOUT SUPPLYING A COPY OF THEIR
4473 registration form. There are no fees associated (d4) The firearms dealer verifies that the requirements in HSC LICENSE OR PROOF OF THEIR EXEMPTION
with the form 4473. (d1) and (d3), inclusive, have been satisfied. STATUS TO BONHAMS.
(d5) The firearms dealer maintains a copy of the receipt
Registration of firearms is available the day of along with the dealers’ record of sales of firearms. 8. San Francisco Laws Requiring Gun Locks: The City
the auction. If you are not able to register the of San Francisco requires any buyer who does not
day of the sale please call ext. 3408 to schedule 6. California Law Limiting Handgun Purchases: No have a valid FFL license to have in their possession
an appointment. person shall make an application to purchase more than a gun lock with key for every Modern or Curio/Relic
one pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being firearm. Bonhams will provide gun locks at a charge
concealed upon the person within any 30-day period. of $15.00 per firearm.
Bonhams cannot release any weapons to non-FFL
holders without gun locks for all applicable weapons.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE RELATING TO FIREARMS AND RESTRICTED MATERIALS (continued)
9. Endangered Species and CITES Permits (Y lots): may take considerable time. Regardless of any delay 11. Export of Firearms: Unless other arrangements
Some items contain a restricted material such as ivory in the obtaining of an export or import license or have been made with Bonhams for this sale, all
or tortoiseshell. These materials are subject to the denial of a license’s issuance, purchased lots shall be international firearm shipments are sent to an export
provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1972, paid for in accordance with the Conditions of Sale, agent for processing. Shipping quotes are from our San
the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the and any such delay or denial shall not serve as the Francisco office to the export agent’s location only, and
California Endangered Species Act of 1984. Although basis for cancellation of any sale. Prospective buyers do not include international shipping or additional VAT
licenses (CITES permits) can be obtained to export are advised to obtain information from the relevant taxes and fees. All Customs fees, taxes, and shipping
some items which are subject of these laws, other regulatory authorities regarding export and import costs are billed separately by the export agent and are
items may not be exported (such as items containing restrictions, requirements, and costs prior to bidding. the responsibility of the buyer.
whale bone), and some property may not be resold Upon request, Bonhams can refer the purchaser to an
in the United States. Bonhams advises you to check agent who can assist the purchaser in attempting to 12. Items related to Nazi Germany: Items from or
with your local and/or national authorities before obtain the appropriate licenses. However, there is no related to Nazi Germany are offered expressly for
bidding on items containing restricted materials. assurance that any necessary licenses can be obtained. the purposes of historical research, education, or to
The export of a lot from the United States or import illustrate historical events. These items are offered
into certain countries may be subject to export and 10. No Warranties or Representations: Measurements with the belief that they constitute proof of historical
import regulations, licensure and/or other restrictions; and related proof information are provided for events, and are not to be used to promote or glorify
inparticular, lots containing animal material such informational purposes only. Purchasers intending Nazi ideas. Bonhams may, at its sole discretion,
as ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, coral or to use firearms should have such firearms examined remove such items from a sale, restrict them from
whalebone may require the granting of one or by a competent gunsmith to determine suitability for public view, or rescind the sale of items after the
more export or import licenses or may be banned use. Bonhams makes no warranties or representations auction. Buyers are obligated to comply with the laws
from import altogether by some countries. Lots that whatsoever, and no employee or agent of Bonhams of their home country in regards to the possession,
contain these aforementioned materials may also has the authority to do otherwise, concerning the display and representation of these items.
not be eligible for exportation if they are not over fitness for use, safety to fire or store, or reliability,
one hundred years of age. Lots noted in the catalog of any firearm, ammunition, or parts or components
with a Y next to the lot number contain one or more thereof, whether antique or Modern. Any use of any
such animal materials. It is the buyer’s responsibility such lot is entirely at the user’s risk. Bonhams expressly
to investigate any such restrictions and to obtain disclaims any liability whatsoever for accident, injury
any relevant export or import licenses. Please note or damage resulting to any person from the use or
that this process is governed by local authorities and storage of any such lot.
GLOSSARY IMPORTANT NOTICE
Condition Standards for Antique Firearms The export of a lot from the United States or import into certain countries
may be subject to export and import regulations, licensure and/or other
As New restrictions; in particular, lots containing animal materials such as ivory,
All original parts; 100% original finish; in perfect condition in every respect, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell or whalebone may require the granting
inside and out. of one or more export or import licenses or may be banned from import
altogether by some countries. Lots noted in the catalog with a Y next to
Excellent the lot number (e.g., 1001Y) contain one or more such animal materials. It
All original parts, over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design is the buyer’s responsibility to investigate any such restrictions and to obtain
on metal and wood; unmarked wood; fine bore. any relevant export and import licences. Please note that this process is
governed by local authorities and may take considerable time. Regardless
Fine
of any delay in the obtaining of an export or import license or denial of a
All original parts; over 30% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design
license’s issuance, purchased lots shall be paid for in accordance with the
on metal and wood; minor marks in wood; good bore.
Conditions of Sale, and any such delay or denial shall not serve as the basis
for the cancellation of any sale. Prospective buyers are advised to obtain
Very Good
information from the relevant regulatory authorities regarding export and
All original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth
import restrictions, requirements and costs prior to bidding.
with all edges sharp; clear lettering; numerals and design on metal; wood slightly
scratched or bruised; bore disregarded for collectors firearms.
Good
Some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places,
cleaned or reblued; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; wood
refinished, scratched, bruised or minor crack repaired; in good working order.
Fair
Some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal
rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or reblued; rounded
edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal
partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in
fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
Poor
Major and minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive
restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design
obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically
inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm.
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2000 2001 2002
ProPertY from the ColleCtion 2002
of r. Kenneth snodgrass a Continental Burgonet or ComB morion
early 17th century
2000 The one-piece skull with tall, roped comb; plume socket; steeply
an english Civil war-era trooPer’s loBster upturned peaks at front and rear with roped and guttered rims, the
tailed Burgonet gutters bordered by two molded bands. Later blackened finish, the
mid-17th century cheek-pieces replaced.
Of blackened steel, the two-piece skull with turned rims and molded condition: Showing tears, losses and restoration.
with a turned comb; neck defense a single plate molded as three See illustration
lames with turned rims and stamped with a shield-shaped mark $1,200 - 2,000
bearing the Cross of St. George, denoting use by the Parliamentarian
army. Pointed peak with turned rim and fitted with a face defense of 2003
three bars. Replaced cheek-pieces. an infantrY CaBasset
condition: Fine. Scattered marks and minor chips to painted finish. prObably engliSh, mid-17th century
cheek-pieces with glued leathers, one partially detached. The one-piece skull with small stem at the apex, the downturned brim
See illustration with lightly roped rim and with suspension hole at the rear; lower edge
$1,200 - 2,000 with replaced lining rivets and brass washers.
condition: exterior with dull grey patina showing hammer marks, the apex
note: Purchased, November, 1986, C.F. Seidler, Ltd., London. with small hole and possible repair. interior with black-painted finish.
$500 - 800
2001
an english arqueBusier’s BreastPlate note: Purchased, June, 1983, Wallis & Wallis, sale 284, Lot 1467.
circa 1640-50
The heavy, siege weight steel breastplate with well defined median
ridge, turned rims at the neck and armholes, the lower rim flanged
and pointed. Marked below the neck, rr, the left breast with
musket ball proof.
condition: Showing numerous marks and areas of light pitting. One
shoulder strap stud missing.
See illustration
$1,000 - 1,500
note: Purchased, December, 1985, Michael C. German, London.
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