Historic Firearms and Early MilitariaLive Salesroom AuctionApril 30 - May 1, 2014Auction Highlights

1 COWAN’S AUCTIONS: HISTORIC FIREARMS AND EARLY MILITARIA HIGHLIGHTS

Historic Firearms and Early MilitariaLive Salesroom AuctionApril 30 - May 1, 2014 10:00 am EST

On April 30th and May 1st, Cowan’s will host their Spring Historic Firearms and Early Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction. Over 1,100 fine firearms and collectibles will be offered, many fresh-to-the-market. With this preview, Cowan’s is pleased to offer you a sneak peek of just a few of the exceptional items that will be offered in this auction. The full catalogue will be available online at cowans.com and in print by April 7th.

Cowan’s6270 Este AvenueCincinnati, OH 45232513.871.1670Fax 513.871.8670

AuctionApril 30, 2014 10 a.m.

May 1, 201410 a.m.

ExhibitionApril 28, 2014 Noon - 5 p.m.

April 30, 2014 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

May 1, 2014 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. cowans.com

BidIn person, by phone, absentee or live online.

Phone and Absentee Bidding513.871.1670

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First Model Henry Rifle

$100,000 - $150,000

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Whitworth Patent Percussion Long Range Target Rifle by Manchester Ordinance Rifle Co.

$6,000 - $8,000

Percussion Target Rifle by J.O. Robson, Buffalo, New York

$3,000 - $5,000

Percussion Target Rifle by A. Escherich of Baltimore, MD

$2,500 - $3,500

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Cased John Rigby & Co. Double Rifle

$6,000 - $9,000

Original Cased Percussion Target Rifle by Hillard

$2,500 - $5,000

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Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols by Devisme a Paris

$6,000 - $8,000

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Cased Devisme a Paris Revolver with Accessories

$8,000 - $12,000

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Bowie Knife by James Rodgers

$5,000 - $7,500

Large Bowie by W. R. Butcher

$20,000 - $25,000

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Colt Model 1878 Double-Action Revolver with Leather Holster and Belt

$3,500 - $5,000

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Elgin Cutlass Pistol by Morrill, Mosman and Blair

$5,000 - $7,000

French Knife Pistol

$4,000 - $6,000

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U.S. Armament Corp. Model 1877 Bulldog Gatling Gun Colt Copy

$35,000 - $45,000

Cased Pair of Percussion Target Pistols By Devisme Paris$12,000 - $18,000

Cowan’s6270 Este Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45232 513.871.1670 fax 513.871.8670 info@cowans.com cowans.com