Serial number USC 014, 45-70 cal,. 22 1/2″ round bbl,. blue case-hardened finish, walnut stock.  This Shiloh Sharps carbine is one of only 26 manufactured in a special run and serialized in a special range having a “USC” prefix.  The carbines were made for R.L. Curtin who originally had them created to be issued by soldiers particitpating in Mr. Curtin’s Cavalry Boot Camps and Indian Wars reenactments along the Stillwater River Country of South Central Montana.  The “USC” prefix stands for Upper Stillwater Cavalry.  The carbines were made for Mr. Curtin by Wolfgang Droge the owner, operator of Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing Co., Inc in and around 1987.  The carbines were later leased to the production of the movie “Dances With Wolves” starring Kevin Costner.  Mr. Curtin’s army wagons and mule teams were also used in the movie. Mr. Curtin was hired as a wrangler and drove the wagons where he and his teams appeared in several scenes in the movie, with Curtin sometimes doubling for actor Tobert Pasterelli driving wagons.  Behind the scenes Curtin worked as the horse wrangler for the movie crew and at times was the handler of Kevin Sostner’s horse.  Mr. Curtin’s name appears in the credits of the movie and he still receives residuals from the production company.  One of the carbines was lost in a river during a scene in the movie and a replacement was made by Wolfgang (USC26).  The carbines were also used in the movie “The Morning Star” and in the re-enactment of Custer’s Last Stand.  Mr. Curtin is a former Marine, actor, wrangler, hunter, outfitter, stagecoach driver, farmer and farier.  His expertise in the activities of the  frontier Army is very extensive.  Wolfgang Droge also built three rifles for Tom Selleck to be used in the movie “Quigley Down Under.”  Included in this package is a black leather Cavalry carbine belt, a small picture book with scenes from the movie and  a photograph of Curtin with the carbine and belt, newpaper articles about Curtin’s involvemtent in the movie, a notarized letter from Curtin, two pamphlets from the upper Stillwater Cavalry Camp, two pay stubs from the production company, the illustrated Story of “Dances With Wolves” and of course the DVD.  The carbine has the boxed “Old Reliable” marking on the top of the barrel, as well as “SHILOH RIFLE MFG, CO,”ahead of th rear sight and “CALIBER 45/2 1/10″ at the breech.  The two line Big Timber address is marked on the left side of the frame and the serial number “USC/014″ on the upper tamg.  Sights are a blade front with a folding ladder carbine rear sight.  There is a saddle ring and bar on the left wrist. The barrel is blued and the remaining parts are color casehardened. The forearm is smooth walnut as is the straight grip stock.  This noteable, historic rifle comes complete in a custom wooden case with brass hardware.

CONDITION:  Excellent!  The barrel retains 95% original blue finish with some thinning on the muzzle end.  With the exception of the buttplate, the remainging parts retain 98% original case colors and the buttplate retains most of the original case colors on the tang with, a smooth gray patina on the balance.  The wood is very good with some scattered minor dents and scratches.  All markings are crisp.  The action is excellent.  This is a well documented special run and serialized Shiloh Sharps used in the epic movie “Dances With Wolves” and would be a focal point of any Sharps rifle collection plus this fine rifle was the personal rifle of R. L Curtin and is the only one cased in a custom, wood French fit case! 

Estimated value has been placed at $9,000 by two auction houses and several collectors at….$8,495.00 including three 20 round boxes of Black Hill ammunition.

Included in this unique package is the original invoice showing the Portland, Or owner paid $1,800.01 for this beauty and appears he never fired it. Also included is a custom zippered soft case and scope base matched to the scope mounting hole in the frame. If you are a collector of rare, one of a kind revolvers or need something well outside the ordinary to add to your Magnum Research collection this should get your attention.

$2,295.00

This is a very fine example of an early DWM Model 1900 “American Eagle” commercial Luger pistol.  These pistols were the first true commercial contract Luger pistols produced by DWM and can be found in the 2,000-20,000 serial number range with this pistol falling midway in the production.  This pistol has the early production features such as the long frame, dished toggles with toggle lock on the righe side, recessed breechblock, 4 3/4″  fast tapered barrel, grip safety and no stock lug.  This pistol is not marked Germany, indicating it remained in Europe which also verifies how it was factory modified to add the hold-open latch.  More than likely it was liberated after WWII.  In addition this specific pistol has the second pattern thumb safety lever that has the high-domed, cross-checkered pattern.  The lower safety area is unmarked and left brightly polished.  It is correctly serial numbered in the commercial fashon with the full serial number on the front of the frame and the underside of the barrel, with no German export markings, which is how it was modified for the hold-open latch.  It is complete with one magazine with the nickel plated body and unnumbered wooden base.

CONDITION:  Very fine as partially refinished with 85% of the original rust blued finish, with a professionally restored, authentic rust blued finish present on the grip straps and trigger guard bow.  The walnut grips are also in very fine condition overall with a nice matching dark brown color distince checkering on both sides and some minor compression nicks on the right side.   The pistol retains 95% of the re-straw colors on the small parts. 

This very good, early American Eagle…$4,200.00.

Not for sale at this time.

This is an excellent example of a scarce late production Bergmann semi-automatic pistol as manufactured in Herstal Belgium and converted to the newer mechanish at a Danish Arsenal in 1921.  The left barrel extension is marked, “ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS PIEPER, HERSTAL-LIEGE, BERGMANN’S PATENT,” with “BREVETE S.G.D.G.” below and “M. 1910/21″ below the frame rail.  The right side  of the barrel has the following proofs all in a row, early Belgium Lion/PV, crown over R, star/B, Belgium Perron and Belgium ELG proof.  The right side of the barrel extension also has the Belgium Lion.”V proof, star/B and Perron proofs.  There is a property number or unit number (1378) on the right rear section of the frame.  The serial number (17663) on the frame appears to have been restamped with the magazine serial number (17663) clearly having been restamped.  Note that the frame and magazine have the same number,  Fitted with smooth grips.

CONDITION:  Excellent overall!  The pistol retains 95% original rust blued finish with minor holster type wear.  It retains the original bright “in the white” polish on the hammer, trigger, magazine release, bolt and safety lever.  The grips are fine with some minor handling marks.  This is a scarce, very early semi-automatic Bergmann pistol with a top value of around $4,000.  Sell $3,500.00.

This is one of the exquisite Doug Turnbull USFA single actions with vibrant color cased frame, charcoal blue and hard, black rubber grips… $1500.00 plus shipping.

SOLD ON LAYAWAY! Thank you Brett. (07-02-12)

$1,587.00.  SOLD ON LAYAWAY! Thank you Walter. (04-10-12)

$2,100.00 plus shipping $50.00.

The High Power pictured is as good as it gets. It is the 2004 raffle pistol for the American Pistolsmiths Guild. It was extensively modified by several members of the Guild including Neil Keller or Kustom Ballistics, Alex Hamilton of Ten-Ring Precision, Richard Heinie of Heinie Specialty Products, Tim Dillon, Jim Stroh of Alpha Precision and Irv Stone of BarSto Precision. Matt Del Fatti (1-715-267-6420) one of the finest leather craftsmen in the world created the holster and magazine scabbards. The exquisite gold inlay engraving was accomplished by Brian Powley (powleyengraving.com).

Browning High Power

Browning High Power alteration showing a Type II Commander hammer,
a welded beavertail, low mount Novak rear and a dovetail front.

Here is another Terry Theis engraved USFA single action in 32WSF caliber with grips by Paul Persinger in El Paso, Texas, superlative deep relief engraving by Terry Theis of Harper, Texas and antique nickel plating by Reliable Electro Plate of Chartley, Ma. This magnificent six-gun is the property of Mark Mason a distinguished Universal City, Texas police officer.

This beautiful six-gun was created in 2008 for the same customer as the Blackhawk # 9. It is 75% deep relief engraved by Terry Theis complete with an eagle on the hammer. The polished nickel finish has had the deep relief background “inked” to make the magnificent engraving stand out. The grips are one piece elephant ivory with a Helfricht style steer head carved in deep relief on the right grip fitted and carved by Paul Persinger of El Paso, Texas. I did the custom work and coordinated the work. Total cost for this unique custom six-shooter is $4,000.00