Sale 25: The Autumn Sale

Lot 286    

J.A. Sheaff, Dealer in Guns, Rifles, Revolvers. Illustrated design in red on 1882 cover showing Broken Shotgun, franked with 3¢ Bank Note (couple pulled perfs at top) tied by blue Fairbury, Ill. cds, small cover tear at right, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $65

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Lot 287    

L.C. Smith. Illustrated design in red on 1901 cover showing Broken Shotgun, franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by Monroe, Mich. duplex cancel, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $40

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Lot 288    

Smith & Wesson. Illustrated design in black & orange on 1900 cover showing Pistol (in black) & Street Scene & Retail Outlet (in light orange), franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by "Tuscaloosa, Ala." duplex cancel, similar design of Pistol on reverse with Pump Shotgun, Extremely Fine, ex-Beals.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $125

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Lot 289    

Smiths Patent Revolvers. Large illustrated design in green on 1881 cover showing "No. 22 Exact Size" Revolver, franked with 3¢ Bank Note (minor gum stain) tied New York duplex postmark, small tear at left, otherwise fresh and Very Fine, a spectacular design, ex-Beals, where this cover sold for $325 + 10% buyer's premium.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $270

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Lot 290    

Spencer Repeating Shot Gun. Illustrated design on 1891 cover showing "New Spencer.-Model 1890" Shotgun, franked with 1890 2¢ (defective) tied by New York duplex cancel, reverse with all over advertising text expounding the advantages of the Spencer Shotgun, irregularly reduced at right, Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

The Spencer Sporting Arms Company was founded in 1883 and was sold to Francis Bannerman in 1890. The Model 1890 Spencer Shotgun, 12 gauge round barrel, slide action was produced by Bannerman, based on Spencer's Patent of 1882.

Realized: $115

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Lot 291    

(J. Stevens). Red & brown illustrated design on 1897 cover showing Three Stevens Rifles from Duluth, Minn. Distributor, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Duluth machine cancel, small cover tear at bottom right slightly affecting design, Very Fine, an early Stevens ad cover, ex-Beals.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $200

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Lot 292    

J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Brown, black & red all over illustrated design on 1901 cover showing Stevens Rifle, franked with 1901 2¢ Pan-Am (couple of blunt perfs) tied by Chicopee Fall, Mass. duplex cancel, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a rare design.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $300

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Lot 293    

J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Multicolor illustrated design on 1902 cover showing Woman with Rifle and Pointer, franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue (perf defects) tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with allover text advertising in red, Extremely Fine, a stunning & rare design.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 294    

J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Sepia color illustrated design on private mailing card showing Woman with Shotgun & Man with Duck, franked on reverse with 1901 1¢ Regular Issue tied by machine cancel with illustrated design of "Stevens Favorite No. 18" Rifle, card with minor scuff affecting design & some corner wear, Very Fine, this design was also used as an advertising poster in 1906, a rare item, ex-Beals.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 295    

J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Multicolor illustrated design on 1903 cover showing Hunters with Tent and Canoe, franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with allover text advertising in red, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous example of this rare design.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $950

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