2020 September Premier, Volume I

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LOT 66
Rare Hopkins & Allen Chichester Revolving Pocket Shotgun - Serial no. 1311, 38 RF gauge, 24 5/8
inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut stock, hard rubber grips. Manufactured by Hopkins & Allen for the
Chichester Rifle Company of Jersey City, NJ. Top strap marked “SCOTT./38 CAL RIM FIRE/PAT. MCH 28,
71 MAY 27, 79”. Designed for .38 caliber shot shells. Matching serial number on the frame, right grip,
barrel, and cylinder. Includes a shoulder stock with nickel plated furniture.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 85% original nickel, some oil staining, and areas of spotting
mostly concentrated on the frame. The stock is also very fine with some scratches and nearly all of its
nickel. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1600 - 2500
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The John Fox Collection
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LOT 67
Factory Engraved Hopkins & Allen XL No. 3 Spur
Trigger Revolver - Serial no. 3091, 32 RF cal., 3 inch octagon
bbl., nickel finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured around the
mid-1870s to 1880s. Near full coverage factory floral scroll engraving mixed with geometric
patterns accented with punchdot scrolls adorn this revolver.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% original nickel finish, most of the wear concentrated at the
muzzle, and scattered spots of oxidation/pitting. The grips are also very fine with minor wear.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1200 - 1700
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LOT 68
Outstanding Exhibition Quality Factory Engraved Hopkins & Allen
XL No. 2 Spur Trigger Revolver with Incised Pearl Grips - Serial no.
796, 30 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch octagon bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. Near full
coverage factory New York style floral scroll engraving on a punchdot background. The incised
pearl grips show floral designs and filled in with black enamel for stark contrast. Matching
serial numbers on the barrel (with “K” prefix), cylinder, butt, and grip panels.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original nickel finish, minor handling
evidence, and sharp engraving on the metal and the grips. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2250 - 3500
LOT 69
Factory Engraved
Hopkins & Allen
XL No. 4 Spur
Trigger Revolver with Scarce 1 1/2 Inch
Barrel - Serial no. 240, 38 RF cal., 1 1/2 inch
octagon bbl., nickel finish, rosewood grips.
Manufactured around the 1870s-1890s. Near full
coverage factory floral scroll engraving on a punchdot background
with accompanying floral designs. Matching serial number marked on
the bottom of the barrel, front of the cylinder, inside of the right grip,
and the grip frame.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85%
plus original finish, most of the loss
on the front strap, some flaking in
areas, cylinder drag line, and some
high spot wear on the grips.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1400 - 2250
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PICTURED