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Morphy’s May 27-29 Auction Collectible Militaria

DENVER, PA – May is a month in which America honors its military, both As early firearms go, very few
on Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day. Morphy’s will answer the call for can rival a circa 1760 .65-
recognition of those who’ve served our country with an exceptional three- caliber Moravian flint-
day auction traversing the 18th century through the modern era. Day 1, on lock rifle attributed to
May 27, is titled “Founders & Patriots Arms, Militaria, Documents, Andreas Albrecht (German/PA, 1718-1802)
Artwork & Rare Imprints from the Era of the American Revolution & the for historical value and rarity. It is, in fact, the coun-
War of 1812.” Days 2 and 3, May 28 and 29, are reserved for a collector terpart to another celebrated Albrecht production, the
favorite: Morphy’s top-notch “Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector “Lion and Lamb” rifle. Both guns were found at the same place
Firearms” sale. in Britain. Estimate: $125,000-$175,000
One of the most historically important American treasures ever to be One of only three known Fort Pitt horns by the noted artist known as
offered by Morphy Auctions is the headliner of Day 1’s lineup: an extremely the “Pointed Tree Carver” dates to the 1760s. There are carvings of the
fine silver-mounted and inlaid presentation pipe tomahawk made by Allegheny and Monongahela River confluence, a hunter and hounds in
Richard Butler, who was a respected armorer at Fort Pitt (PA) from 1765- pursuit of a deer and hare, a banner labeled “PITSBOURG,” and the British
1770. Later commissioned as a captain in the Pennsylvania Great Seal. A book example, it is estimated at $20,000-$30,000.
Militia, he was a trusted confidante of the Shawnee and One of the top prizes secured for the 710-lot Extraordinary, Sporting &
Delaware Indians. The tomahawk is Collector Firearms Auction is Annie Oakley’s “Little Miss Sure Shot” rifle.
signed “R. Butler” and inscribed to Lt. John McClellan, The custom-made Stevens Model 44 .24-20 single-shot production is a tes-
who served with the Pennsylvania Riflemen and tament to the American shooting prodigy whose prowess was noticed at an
carried the weapon with him during the early age and eventually led to worldwide fame as a star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild
Revolutionary War. The tomahawk’s West Show. It is pictured on three pages of R.I. Wilson’s book about Buffalo
extensive line of provenance includes Bill. Estimate: $200,000-$400,000
The Tower of London, The Earl Connoisseurs of Western paintings are expected to jump at the chance
of Warwick’s (Warwick to own an original oil-on-canvas work by frontier artist Astley D.M. Cooper
Castle) collection, and (American, 1856-1924). The 65- by 82-inch trompe l’oeil painting depicts
other distinguished Native Americans, including Sioux Chief Red Cloud and Princess Prairie
private collections in the U.S. and U.K. It Flower; and several Indian relics around the image of a buffalo. The pre-sale
has been extensively exhibited, including at the estimate is $75,000-$150,000.
Smithsonian, and is depicted on the cover of Indian Morphy’s Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Founders & Patriots Arms, Militaria,
Tomahawks & Frontiersman Belt Axes and within several Documents, Artwork & Rare Imprints from the Era of the American Revolution
other respected reference books. It is offered with a voluminous & the War of 1812 auction, and Thursday/Friday, May 28-29
archive of supportive documentation and carries a $300,000- Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms auction will start at 10 a.m.
$500,000 estimate. ET each day. For additional information head to morphyauctions.com.

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