Cowan’s Auctions is proud to present their Spring 2024 Premier Arms, Armor & Militaria Sale which features a carefully curated selection of sporting and fine historical arms, including Part II of the George Oldenbourg Collection of fine presentation and identified Civil War arms.

The sale opens with some pieces of European armor, featuring a 17th Century Etched and Painted German Half Suit of Armor (Lot #3), followed by a selection of 19th century historical arms, featuring more than 50 pieces from the Oldenbourg Collection. Other highlights from the Civil War and Indian Wars periods include a Martially Marked 1st DC Cavalry Henry Rifle from the Collection of Charles Worman (Lot #77), a Rare Confederate Bilharz, Hall & Company Type 2 Carbine (Lot #70) and a Custer Range Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Revolver #5973 – A Lot 6 Delivery – Likely Picked Up at The Little Bighorn (Lot #79).

A nice selection 20th century historical arms from World War I and World War II are also included in the sale, notably a very nice Mauser C96 Red 9 Broomhandle Pistol with Holster Stock and Leather Carrier Harness (Lot #92), a Martially Marked Model 1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun Made by Savage Arms (Lot #94), a U.S. Springfield Model 1903A1 Marine Corps Sniper Rifle with J. Unertl Scope (Lot #100), an Inland M1A Type I Paratrooper Carbine with Sling and Drop Bag (Lot #101) and a Johnson Automatics Model of 1941 Rifle (Lot #104).

The sale continues with a lovey selection of antique, classic and modern sporting arms, including a nice group of factory engraved Smith & Wesson revolvers and selection of fine long arms. Some of the featured sporting arms include a Holland & Holland Royal Hammerless Full Side Lock Ejector Double Rifle in .240 Flanged with Case and Accessories (Lot #142), A High Quality B-Grade Lefever Arms Company SxS Hammerless “Pigeon Gun” with Krupp Barrels (Lot #161), a Pair of Vincenzo Bernadelli “Holland V.B. Inciso” 12 Guage SxS Shotguns (Lot #163) and A Pair of Consecutively Numbered 20 Bore James Purdy & Sons Side-by-Side Hammerless Shotguns in Original Travel Case with Accessories (Lot #155).

Featuring property from:
From the Collection of George Oldenbourg
From the Collection of Garry James
From the Collection of Dave Dimmick
From the Collection of Charles Worman
From the Collection of Bob Lecount
Property Of Dr. K. William Harter, Alexandria, VA

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