Early American History Auctions Offers Americana and Vintage Guns in Upcoming Sale

The upcoming Early American History Auctions event will showcase over 300 lots of autographs, colonial and political memorabilia, and Americana. A selection of vintage guns leads the sale. These U.S. and British military model guns indicate the year they were made. Among them is a “Harper’s Ferry” flintlock pistol. Made in 1806, the gun has a .54 caliber smoothbore barrel with an iron rib below.

Another notable lot is a document from June 15^th, 1860. It features the signature of the 15^th President of the United States, James Buchanan. The document records the appointment of Winfield S. Schley as a Midshipman within the United States Navy. Notable paintings are also available, including a miniature portrait of George Washington. To view the full catalog or register to bid, visit Bidsquare.