Sale 25: The Autumn Sale

Lot 306    

J. Stevens Arms Company. Illustrated design in black on cover to Argentina showing Rifle, franked with 5¢ Washington-Franklin tied by New York machine cancel with Censor's label affixed, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $95

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Lot 307    

E. L. Stowe, Stencil Cutter and Dealer in Guns, Revolvers, Ammunition…. Illustrated corner card cover showing Rifles and Pistols, on 1884 cover to Orwell, Vt., franked with 1881, 1¢ gray blue tied by Middlebury, Vt. cds and target duplex postmark, original circular with matching illustrated letterhead, Very Fine.
Scott No. 184    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $105

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Lot 308    

Thunderbolt Rifle. Very rare early illustrated design in black on cover showing Cocked & Uncocked Thunderbolt Rifles, franked with 1861 3¢ tied by target cancel with Detroit, Mich. double circle postmark alongside, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Biddle, where this cover realized $375 = 10% buyer's premium in 1982, this being the third highest price for any gun cover in that important sale.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $725

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Lot 309    

Geo. F. Tyler. Illustrated design in black on 1886 cover showing Rifle, Hunting Dog, Fishing Rod & Basket, etc. franked with 2¢ Bank Note (tiny perf defect) tied by New Britain, Conn. duplex cancel, Very Fine, ex-Biddle, sold for $115 + 10% in 1982.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $130

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Lot 310    

Webley & Scott, Sporting Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Automatic Pistols. Multicolor illustrated design on 1927 cover used in India showing Tiger & Hunting Rifle, franked with India 1a tied by violet boxed Airmail handstamp "By Light Aeroplane with Messrs. Stack & Leete" handstamp, reverse with "Royal Air Force Display/Lahoe" postmark, Extremely Fine, a stunning cover.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Webley and Scott is an arms manufacturer based in Birmingham, England. Webley produced handguns and long guns from 1834. The company ceased to manufacture firearms in 1979 and now produces air pistols and air rifles.

Webley is famous for the revolvers and automatic pistols it supplied to the British Empire's military, particularly the British Army from 1887 through both World War I and World War II.

Realized: $525

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Lot 311    

Western Gun Works. Illustrated design on cover showing New Model Long Range Revolver. "Tramps Terror", franked with 3¢ Bank Note tied by cork cancel with Chicago, Ill. cds at bottom left, dramatic design with advertising text which includes, "Tramps, Burglars and Thieves infest all parts of the Country. Every One Should go Armed" & "This is the Weapon for Police, Bankers, and Household use.", flap missing & small tear at left, Very Fine, a very rare design.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

The company had no manufacturing facilities. The guns were made by Marston and by Bacon Mfg. Co.

Realized: $200

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Lot 312    

Theo. Willerding, Guns Ammunition, Fishing Tackle. Illustrated design in black on 1893 cover showing Rifle on Repair Stand, franked with 2¢ Columbian tied by Evansville, Ind. duplex cancel, addressed to E.C. Meacham Arms Co., minor wear, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $80

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Lot 313    

Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Illustrated design in black on 1883 cover showing Rifle with imprint, "Full lines of Winchester, Remington, Ballard Evans, and Marlin Rifles. Agent for Winchester Repeating Arms Co.", used in Canada & franked with 3¢ Small Queen (abrasion or dry print at bottom left) tied by Toronto duplex cancel, bit reduced at left, Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $240

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Lot 314    

Winchester. Illustrated design in black & rose on 1886 cover showing Rifle with Three Different Winchester Shells, franked with 2¢ Bank Note tied by Baltimore duplex cancel, reverse with attractive illustrated design showing "Young America" Double Action Revolver, minor cover edge wear & small tear at left, Very Fine, a scarce early design, ex-Beals.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $425

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Lot 315    

Winchester Repeating Shot Guns. Illustrated design on 1890 cover showing Repeating Shotgun advertised for $25, franked with 2¢ Bank Note tied by New York duplex cancel, reverse with illustration for Repeating Rifle & Single Shot Rifle, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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