Lot
1984 
American Arms Co., illustrated design on 1895 cover showing Three Shotguns & Revolver, franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by Boston, Mass. Oct. 9 machine cancel to Purdy Creek N.Y., reduced a bit at right with some small opening flaws, still Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $75
Lot
1985
New Baker Gun, two covers with similar designs in red showing Open Shotgun, one franked by 1890 2¢ Issue from Batavia N.Y. to Cleveland Oh., and other franked by 1893 2¢ Columbian Issue tied by Austin Tex. Nov. 25 duplex to Bristol Conn., latter with large multicolored illustrated label showing Hunter ready to Demolish Skeet Machine with Rifle, Very Fine pair. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $450
Lot
1986
Bullard Repeating Arms Company, red design on 1889 cover showing Rifle & Buck Deer, franked with 2¢ Bank Note tied by Springfield, Mass. Transfer Clerk duplex to Worcester Mass., some perf toning and backflap flaws, Very Fine, a lovely design. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $180
Lot
1987
"EC" and "Schultze", multicolor illustrated design on 1905 cover showing Autumn Hunters with Dogs, franked with 1903 2¢ shield tied by Baltimore Md. Jul. 11 machine cancel; couple of small top edge flaws, Very Fine appearance, a lovely design. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $400
Lot
1988
Forehand Arms Company, black and red design on 1898 cover showing New Hammerless Double Gun with Cartridges, franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by Worcester, Mass. May 25 machine flag cancel, reverse with illustrated design showing three Pistols and one Shotgun; reduced slightly at right, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $300
Lot
1989
Francis Bannerman., all-over illustrated design on 1908 cover showing Remington Rifle & Bannerman's Island in green franked with 1903 2¢ Shield tied by New York Jan. 4 machine cancel to Rockville Mass., reverse with all-over photo of Bannerman's Military Museum in New York, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $105
Lot
1990
Francis Bannerman., all-over illustrated design on 1910 cover showing Remington Rifle & Bannerman's Island in light blue, franked with 1¢ Washington-Franklin pair tied by New York Sep. 3 machine cancel, reverse with all-over photo of Bannerman's Military Museum in New York, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $140
Lot
1991
Great Western Gun Works, illustrated J. H. Johnston ad on circa 1871 buff cover showing Rifle, franked with 1870 3¢ green cancelled by star from Pittsburgh to Windsor N.C.; reduced at ends, Fine, a scarce early design. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $105
Lot
1992
Henry's Patent Repeating Rifle, printed corner card of the "New Haven Arms Co." on circa 1863 cover bearing 1861 3¢ rose (preuse tear) tied by New Haven Feb 3 cds duplexed with negative fancy Star of David cancel, a Very Fine use, an important early gun cover. Estimate $500 - 750.
The New Haven Arms Co. was the precursor to the Winchester Repeating Fire Arms Co., which was renamed in 1866. The Henry rifle of 1860 was used in considerable numbers by certain Union army units in the American Civil War. The Henry rifle ensured New Haven Arms' success, and together with the Spencer rifle established the lever-action repeater in the firearms market.
Realized: $1,450
Lot
1993
Hunter Arms Co., red brown illustrated ad design on 1898 cover showing Shotgun Breach and Shells, franked with 2¢ Bureau, nat. s.e., tied by "Fulton, N.Y., Sep 8, 1898" duplex to Elmira N.Y., additional ad text on backflap; cover slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $160