From the Deputy’s Collection: Firearms & Accessories Auction

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Make Make: Gassl Wiln
Caliber Cal: 44 Pin Fire
Model Model: Revolver
Serial Number S/N: 30662

Attractive antique pinfire revolver, mid-19th century European manufacture, featuring floral engraving on frame, cylinder, and barrel, with decorative relief-carved grips. Chambered for a large-frame pinfire cartridge (likely 9mm or 12mm, not confirmed). Revolver shows overall even patina with age-appropriate wear; engraving remains visible, grips intact with intricate detail.

A fine example of the artistry often applied to continental revolvers of the era. Collectible both as a functional antique arm and as an ornamental piece representative of early cartridge technology.

• Caliber: Approx. 9mm–12mm pinfire (not verified)

• Barrel: Approx. 5"

• Condition: Antique, fair to good with clear engraving and intact carved grips

• Transfer: Pre-1899 antique, no FFL required in most jurisdictions (check local laws).

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Make Antique Engraved Pin Fire Revolver

Handmade black powder percussion pistol, constructed in the style of 19th-century single-shot sidearms. Features an octagonal barrel, percussion lock and hammer assembly, hardwood stock with curved grip, and an under-barrel ramrod. The piece is not a factory antique but a modern handmade firearm produced by the seller, intended as a functional black powder pistol in traditional form.

Condition: excellent overall, showing as-new build quality with minimal handling. Caliber is unknown (estimated .40–.50 bore, unconfirmed).

• Maker: Seller-made

• Caliber: Unknown black powder (approx. .40–.50, unverified)

• Action: Single-shot percussion

• Barrel: Octagonal, approx. 8"

• Condition: Contemporary, as-built, appears unfired

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Caliber Cal: Unknown
Model Black Powder Pistol

Large-frame Camelot revolver chambered in 12mm pinfire, serial number 47234. Features a six-shot cylinder, lanyard ring, ejector rod mounted under the barrel, and hardwood grips with checkering. This revolver displays the typical robust design associated with French military sidearms of the era.

Condition: metal surfaces show scattered pitting and patina from age, grips remain solid with handling wear. Action cycles, bore condition shows age-appropriate wear. An impressive example of 19th-century large-caliber pinfire technology, desirable among antique arms enthusiasts.

• Chambering: 12mm pinfire

• Serial: 47234 (matching)

• Condition: Antique, fair overall, functional appearance

• Transfer: Pre-1899 antique, no FFL required in most jurisdictions (check local laws).

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Make Make: Camelot
Caliber Cal: 12mm Pin Fire
Model Model: Revolver
Serial Number S/N: 47234

Ruger Old Army .44 caliber percussion revolver, serial number 140-30920. Built on the robust Ruger Blackhawk frame, this .44 cap-and-ball revolver features a 7½" barrel, adjustable rear sight, fixed front sight, and walnut grips with Ruger medallions. Known as the strongest and most accurate black powder revolver ever mass-produced, the Old Army has become highly collectible since discontinuation in 2008.

Condition: very good overall, blue finish retains strong luster with minor handling wear, grips solid, bore unverified.

• Make: Ruger

• Model: Old Army

• Caliber: .44 black powder percussion

• Action: Single action

• Barrel: 7½"

• Serial: 140-30920

• Condition: Very good

• Transfer: Black powder revolver, no FFL required under federal law (check local laws).

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Caliber Cal: Unknown
Model Model: Old Army
Serial Number S/N: 14030920, Attachments Black Powder

Exceptional pair of Colt Single Action Frontier Scout revolvers, chambered in .22 LR, issued to commemorate Indiana’s Sesquicentennial (1816–1966). These revolvers feature blued finishes with gold accents, faux pearl grips, and come housed in their original velvet-lined presentation cases.

• Make: Colt

• Model: Single Action Frontier Scout (Commemorative)

• Caliber: .22 LR

• Serial Numbers: Consecutive 967IS, 968IS

• Condition: Unfired, in presentation cases, with matching numbers and original finish.

• Special Note: Offered consecutively as a matched pair. Bidders are encouraged to pursue both lots to retain the consecutive serials.

These commemoratives were produced in limited quantities to celebrate Indiana’s 150th Anniversary, and matched consecutive serial numbers are rarely encountered on the market.

Make Make: Colt
Caliber Cal: 22 LR
Model Model: Single Action Frontier Scout
Serial Number S/N: 967IS/968IS

Make Tisas
Caliber .45ACP
Model M 1911A1 US ARMY
Serial Number T0620-24Z37117
Attachments NEW IN BOX 2 magazines extra grips

Exceptional pair of Colt Single Action Frontier Scout revolvers, chambered in .22 LR, issued to commemorate Indiana’s Sesquicentennial (1816–1966). These revolvers feature blued finishes with gold accents, faux pearl grips, and come housed in their original velvet-lined presentation cases.

• Make: Colt

• Model: Single Action Frontier Scout (Commemorative)

• Caliber: .22 LR

• Serial Numbers: Consecutive 969IS, 970IS

• Condition: Unfired, in presentation cases, with matching numbers and original finish.

• Special Note: Offered consecutively as a matched pair. Bidders are encouraged to pursue both lots to retain the consecutive serials.

These commemoratives were produced in limited quantities to celebrate Indiana’s 150th Anniversary, and matched consecutive serial numbers are rarely encountered on the market.

Make Make: Colt
Caliber Cal: 22 LR
Model Model: Single Action Frontier Scout
Serial Number S/N: 969IS/970IS

Make Glock
Caliber 9MM
Model Model 17 Gen 5
Serial Number BFZL781
Attachments 3 magazines

Cimarron Frontier Single Action revolver, chambered in .45 Colt, serial number E50871. This revolver faithfully replicates the classic Colt Single Action Army design, featuring a 5½" barrel, case-hardened frame, blued finish, and smooth walnut grips. Marked “Frontier,” Cimarron imports these revolvers from Uberti of Italy, known for their high-quality Colt reproductions.

This example comes complete with its original factory box and paperwork.

• Make: Cimarron (Uberti)

• Model: Frontier Single Action

• Caliber: .45 Colt

• Action: Single action

• Barrel: 5½"

• Serial: E50871

• Condition: Excellent, includes original box & papers

• Transfer: Modern firearm, FFL required.

Make Make: Cimmaron
Caliber Cal: Frontier 45 Colt Single Action Revolver
Model Model: 45 Colt
Serial Number S/N: E50871
Attachments Original Box & Paper

Make Butler Associates
Caliber .22 Short
Model Derringer
Serial Number B22968,B22969

Compact single-shot rimfire derringer with swivel-breech design for loading. Features a short round barrel over a brass frame with integral grip strap and walnut birdshead grips. Breech rotates for loading, a common mechanism on small pocket pistols of the mid-to-late 1800s.

Condition: barrel and frame show age patina and finish wear; grips show handling with edge wear but remain solid. Breech rotates as designed, action not tested. A distinctive example of the small rimfire pistols marketed for personal protection during the post-Civil War era.

• Type: Swivel-breech derringer

• Caliber: Rimfire (likely .22 or .32, unverified)

• Action: Single shot

• Frame: Brass, birdshead grip profile

• Condition: Antique, fair with patina and finish wear

• Transfer: Pre-1899 antique, no FFL required in most jurisdictions

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Make Antique Swivel Breech Rimfire Single Shot Pistol

Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) single-shot .50 caliber percussion pistol, serial number 0036957. Features an octagonal barrel with fixed sights, brass furniture, case-colored lockplate with light engraving, and hardwood stock with brass inlays. Traditional muzzleloading design styled after 19th-century dueling pistols.

Condition: overall very good with light handling wear, bore condition unverified. Lock and hammer assembly intact. A well-made reproduction suitable for black powder shooting or display.

• Make: Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA)

• Model: Percussion Pistol

• Caliber: .50 black powder

• Action: Single-shot percussion

• Serial: 0036957

• Condition: Very good, modern reproduction

• Transfer: Muzzleloading black powder pistol, no FFL required under federal law (check local regulations).

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Make Make: Connecticut Valley Arms
Caliber Cal: 50
Model Model: Black Powder
Serial Number S/N: 0036957

Make Butler Associates
Caliber .22 short
Model Derringer
Serial Number 14658

Compact single-shot percussion derringer, patterned after the classic Philadelphia Deringer design. Features a short octagonal barrel, brass furniture, engraved lockplate, and hardwood stock with smooth curved grip. Typical of the easily concealable pistols carried for personal protection in the mid-1800s.

Condition: lockplate markings visible, barrel and furniture show patina, wood remains solid with light handling marks. Bore condition not verified. A representative example of the iconic derringer form, widely associated with 19th-century American history.

• Caliber: Black powder percussion (exact caliber unverified, approx. .41)

• Barrel: Octagonal, approx. 3½"

• Action: Single-shot percussion

• Condition: Antique-style, fair to good overall

• Transfer: Pre-1899 antique reproduction or black powder firearm  no FFL required in most jurisdictions for muzzleloading arms.

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Model Black Powder Derringer

Caliber Cal: 12GA
Model Black Powder Double Barrel Side-by-side Carved Stock
Serial Number S/N: NSN

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Caliber Cal: 54
Model Black Powder Hawken Rifle
Serial Number S/N: NSN, Attachments No Ram Rod

Importer Navy Arms Co

Caliber Cal: 12GA Side-By-Side
Model Make: Pietta Gussago
Serial Number S/N: 5569

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Make Make: Springfield
Caliber Cal: .45/.70
Model Model: 1878 Trapdoor
Serial Number S/N: 243133
Attachments Leather Sling, Antique

Hopkins & Allen XL No. 2½ revolver, chambered in .32 rimfire, five-shot cylinder, spur trigger, and birdshead walnut grips. This example retains its nickel-plated finish, enhancing its presentation and collectibility. Compact and concealable, the XL line was marketed in the late 19th century as an affordable pocket revolver for personal defense.

Condition: nickel finish shows light wear and handling marks, grips remain solid with age-appropriate wear. Action functions, cylinder indexes with play typical of the design.

• Make: Hopkins & Allen

• Model: XL No. 2½

• Caliber: .32 

• Capacity: 5-shot cylinder

• Finish: Nickel plated

• Serial: 99730

• Condition: Antique, fair to good, finish intact with wear

Make Make: Hopkins & Allen
Caliber Cal: .32
Model Model: XL No 2-1/2
Serial Number S/N: 99730
Attachments Nickel Plated 5-Shot Revolver

Serial Number P77727, P78229

Guardian revolver, chambered in .32 , five-shot cylinder, single action with spur trigger, birdshead walnut grips. Finished in nickel plating with remaining shine and age-appropriate wear. Compact and concealable, this revolver represents the inexpensive yet practical pocket pistols carried during the late 1800s.

Condition: nickel finish shows handling wear and patina, grips solid with light wear. Cylinder indexes with play typical of design; mechanical function not test-fired.

• Make: Guardian

• Model: 5-Shot Single Action Pocket Revolver

• Caliber: .32 rimfire

• Capacity: 5-shot

• Finish: Nickel plated

• Serial: 424

• Condition: Antique, fair to good, finish present with age wear

Make Make: Guardian
Caliber Cal: 0.32
Model Model: 5-Shot Single Action Revolver
Serial Number S/N: 424
Attachments Nickel Plated

Serial Number 342215,342347

Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Safety Hammerless revolver, chambered in .32 caliber with a five-shot cylinder. Nickel-plated top-break design with automatic ejection and black hard rubber grips featuring floral scroll patterns. Marketed as the “Safety Automatic,” this model incorporated Iver Johnson’s transfer-bar safety system and was widely sold as a reliable and affordable personal defense revolver in the late 19th and early 20th century.

Condition: nickel finish shows handling wear, flaking, and patina; grips intact with age wear. Cylinder and top-break action operate with play typical of the design.

• Make: Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works

• Model: Safety Hammerless (a.k.a. Safety Automatic)

• Caliber: .32

• Action: Double action, top-break, hammerless

• Capacity: 5-shot

• Serial: 49204

Make Make: Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works
Caliber Cal: .32
Model Model: Safety Hammerless
Serial Number S/N: 49204

Antique Hopkins & Allen “Dictator” revolver, chambered in .32 rimfire, spur-trigger design with a five-shot cylinder and hard rubber grips featuring molded floral motifs. A compact pocket revolver marketed in the late 19th century as an affordable self-defense sidearm.

Condition: finish shows wear and patina with areas of light to moderate pitting, grips remain intact with decorative detail. Cylinder indexes with play, action untested. A representative example of a working man’s revolver from America’s industrial era of firearms production.

• Make: Hopkins & Allen

• Model: Dictator

• Caliber: .32 rimfire

• Action: Single action, spur trigger

• Capacity: 5-shot cylinder

• Condition: Antique, fair, finish wear and patina present

• Transfer: Pre-1899 antique, no FFL required in most jurisdictions (check local laws).

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Make Make: Hopkins & Allen
Caliber Cal: 32 Rimfire
Model Model: Dictator
Attachments Revolver

Make Make: Mauser
Caliber Cal: 8mm
Model Model: M30
Serial Number S/N: NSN

Make Make: Norinco
Caliber Cal: 7.62x39
Model Model: SKS
Serial Number S/N: NSN
Attachments Magazine, Bayonet, Sling

Make Make: Winchester
Caliber Cal: 22 Short
Model Model: Rolling Block
Serial Number S/N: 134921

Make Make: Browning Arms Co
Caliber Cal: 12GA
Model A5
Serial Number H3419

Make Make: Howard Arms Co
Caliber Cal: .32
Model Model: Top Break Hammerless Revolver
Serial Number S/N: 1115
Attachments Nickel Plated, Pearl Grips

Make Make: Browning Arms Co
Caliber Cal: 12GA
Model Model: A5
Serial Number S/N: 233288

Make Make: Ruger
Caliber Cal: 300 WIN
Model Model: M77
Serial Number S/N: 74-29899

Make Make: Winchester
Caliber Cal: 12GA
Model Model: 37
Serial Number S/N: NSN

Make Make: Deutsche Waffen Und
Caliber Cal: Not Found
Model Model: Not Found
Serial Number S/N: NSN
Attachments Leather Sling, 4x32 Scope

Make Make: Harrington & Richardson
Caliber Cal: 0.32
Model Model: 6-Shot Top-Break Single Action Revolver
Serial Number S/N: 6547
Attachments Nickel Plating

Pump action

Make Make: Noble Manufacturing Co
Caliber Cal: 12GA
Model Model: 66J
Serial Number S/N: H7701

Semi-automatc pistol

Make Make: Rino Galesi
Caliber Cal: .25 ACP
Model Model: .25 ACP Rino
Serial Number S/N: 28238
Attachments Pistol

Make Make: Remington Arms Co
Caliber Cal: 12GA
Model Model: 29
Serial Number S/N: 12815
Attachments Pump action

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Make Make: Hi Standard
Caliber Cal: 22 LR
Model Model: Sport King
Serial Number S/N: 1292712
Attachments Pistol, One Magazine, Spots on Barrel

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Make Make: Thompson Center Arms
Caliber Cal: 50 Black Powder
Model Model: Unknown
Serial Number S/N: K212391

Make Make: Winchester
Caliber Cal: 22 L,LR
Model Model: 190
Serial Number S/N: B1407955

Make Make: Maltby Henley Co
Caliber Cal: 0.32
Model Model: Spencer Safety Hammerless
Serial Number S/N: 17115

Make Make: Mossberg
Caliber Cal: 12GA
Model Model: 500A
Serial Number S/N: L005803
Attachments Bushnell SportView Scope, Smooth Board Barrel & Ported Rifled Barrel