Important Collector's Firearms Auction

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Featuring: Deluxe Sporting Arms from the Robert E. Petersen Estate and his Superior Collcetion of Fine Art. Also-an exclusive collection of Oddities and Vari-Type Arms from an Old Time New York Collector's Estate. Also Part II of the David Tate "Texas Colt" collection. The Best Pair of antique Remington Revolers known form the "Slim Kohler" collection, original transcript of a court martial requested by Capt. Abraham Whipple signed by John Paul Jones and eleven other important officers sent to the Commander and Chief of Naval Operations Eseck Hopkins and possible the earliest official U.S. Naval record of an important battle. Factory engraved Pre-War Ace pictured in the R.E. Hable Collection, a factory engraved .38 Super Match shipped to Camp Perry, Harpers Ferry Rifle #15 the earliest U.S. Martial rifle made at a U.S. Arsenal believed to be used on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. A fine engraved and presented 18k Gold Pocket Watch given by Buffalo Bill Cody to his agent, a striped American Maple Writing Desk belonging to a Yeoman serving on the U.S.S. Constitution, a high relief factory engraved 1876 Winchester in .50 cal. signed Ulrich, a Gustave Young exibition quality New Model #3 property of Trick Shooter Ira Paine and high quality firearms from A-Z. Also: Approx. 200 Fine Original Artworks by E.I. Couse, Wilhelm Kuhnert, Robert Kuhn, Carl Rungius, John Banovich, Doug Van Howd, Gerald Cassidy, J.H. Sharp, Edgar Paxson, Robert Scott, Lynn Bogue-Hunt, DAvid Hagerbaumer, Gustave Muss. Arnott and other finities from several collections and estates.
All items are as is, no warranty or claims and All SALES ARE FINAL. Please examine prior to bidding as it is the bidder's responsibilty to establish condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors.
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All metal cap pistol by Arcadia circa 1890 in  very good original condition with some  slight erosio1351 - All metal cap pistol by Arcadia circa 1890 in very good original condition with some slight erosio
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All metal cap pistol by Arcadia circa 1890 in very good original condition with some slight erosion and normal aging. Est.; $50-$100
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Lot of four antique flasks described as  follows; (1) small pistol flask with embossed  body approx 1352 - Lot of four antique flasks described as follows; (1) small pistol flask with embossed body approx
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Lot of four antique flasks described as follows; (1) small pistol flask with embossed body approx 3-7/8” from tip to end by 1-5/8” wide type found
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Partial original box of 12 rounds of  Winchester .40-70 cartridges for the Ballard  single shot rifl1354 - Partial original box of 12 rounds of Winchester .40-70 cartridges for the Ballard single shot rifl
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Partial original box of 12 rounds of Winchester .40-70 cartridges for the Ballard single shot rifle with picture of rifle on side of box lid; botto
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Old forged sword blade with gun barrel  attached possibly Southeast Asian 18th -19th  century.  The 1357 - Old forged sword blade with gun barrel attached possibly Southeast Asian 18th -19th century. The
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Old forged sword blade with gun barrel attached possibly Southeast Asian 18th -19th century. The arm measures 36” overall with a 26-1/2” sword bla
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Unmarked SxS back action locks shotgun, 10  gauge, 30-1/2” barrels in out-of-the-attic  condition an1366 - Unmarked SxS back action locks shotgun, 10 gauge, 30-1/2” barrels in out-of-the-attic condition an
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Unmarked SxS back action locks shotgun, 10 gauge, 30-1/2” barrels in out-of-the-attic condition and uncleaned showing a heavy brown patina on metal
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19th century American powder horn with turned  top and original leather strap, circa about  1830-1861367 - 19th century American powder horn with turned top and original leather strap, circa about 1830-186
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19th century American powder horn with turned top and original leather strap, circa about 1830-1860 by style. The horn measures 13” across the cur
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Large powder horn of American style measuring  approx 14” and 3-1/8” across plug in butt.   Good con1368 - Large powder horn of American style measuring approx 14” and 3-1/8” across plug in butt. Good con
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Large powder horn of American style measuring approx 14” and 3-1/8” across plug in butt. Good condition, some small holes and wear, circa 1800-184
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Lot of two miniature antique cannons, (1)  18th century style cast brass tube 6-1/2” in  length on a1369 - Lot of two miniature antique cannons, (1) 18th century style cast brass tube 6-1/2” in length on a
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Lot of two miniature antique cannons, (1) 18th century style cast brass tube 6-1/2” in length on authentic looking wood carriage, a cast fancy plaq
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Great pair of ornate cap guns with faux ivory  raised horse head grips, double holsters,  belt, rubb1370 - Great pair of ornate cap guns with faux ivory raised horse head grips, double holsters, belt, rubb
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Great pair of ornate cap guns with faux ivory raised horse head grips, double holsters, belt, rubber knife and sheath in original factory box marke
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Lot of approx. 20 misc. folder and pocket  knives including several straight razors, a  large Boker 1371 - Lot of approx. 20 misc. folder and pocket knives including several straight razors, a large Boker
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Lot of approx. 20 misc. folder and pocket knives including several straight razors, a large Boker folder, small case pocket knives, an IXL folder,
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German beer stein with pewter top marked made  in Germany post war good condition.   Est.;$25-$50.1372 - German beer stein with pewter top marked made in Germany post war good condition. Est.;$25-$50.
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German beer stein with pewter top marked made in Germany post war good condition. Est.;$25-$50.
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Ducks unlimited beer stein titled “Pin tailed  trio” good condition.  Est.;$10-$20.1373 - Ducks unlimited beer stein titled “Pin tailed trio” good condition. Est.;$10-$20.
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Ducks unlimited beer stein titled “Pin tailed trio” good condition. Est.;$10-$20.
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Pewter pitcher along with pewter cup both  marked.  Est.;$25-$50.1374 - Pewter pitcher along with pewter cup both marked. Est.;$25-$50.
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Pewter pitcher along with pewter cup both marked. Est.;$25-$50.
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Set of barrels for Purdy in 12 gauge, 30”  show Audley house address and made of Sir  Joseph Whitwor1375 - Set of barrels for Purdy in 12 gauge, 30” show Audley house address and made of Sir Joseph Whitwor
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Set of barrels for Purdy in 12 gauge, 30” show Audley house address and made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s fluid pressed steel, serial #13583 showing r
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Smith & Wesson Model 2 tip-up spur trigger  revolver, .32 cal., 6” octagon barrel, blue  finish, ros1376 - Smith & Wesson Model 2 tip-up spur trigger revolver, .32 cal., 6” octagon barrel, blue finish, ros
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Smith & Wesson Model 2 tip-up spur trigger revolver, .32 cal., 6” octagon barrel, blue finish, rosewood grips, #10002. This gun is in overall...
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Antique German Officer’s sword and metal  scabbard with open guard and wire wrapped  rayskin grip; b1377 - Antique German Officer’s sword and metal scabbard with open guard and wire wrapped rayskin grip; b
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Antique German Officer’s sword and metal scabbard with open guard and wire wrapped rayskin grip; blade is gold washed and engraved at the hilt in f
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Antique European military sword and metal  scabbard with brass guard showing spread  eagle with staf1378 - Antique European military sword and metal scabbard with brass guard showing spread eagle with staf
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Antique European military sword and metal scabbard with brass guard showing spread eagle with staffs, wire wrapped horn grip, hanging knot, blade u
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Original 19th century spear point Bowie knife  with cutlery handle by “Rurb & B.  Shefflield” with e1379 - Original 19th century spear point Bowie knife with cutlery handle by “Rurb & B. Shefflield” with e
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Original 19th century spear point Bowie knife with cutlery handle by “Rurb & B. Shefflield” with etched blade in slogan (never draw me withou...
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Promotional bullet board for Sierra Bullets,  circa 1960-1970’s approx 18-1/4” by 24” in  very good 1380 - Promotional bullet board for Sierra Bullets, circa 1960-1970’s approx 18-1/4” by 24” in very good
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Promotional bullet board for Sierra Bullets, circa 1960-1970’s approx 18-1/4” by 24” in very good condition, shows some scratches on frame. Est.;$
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French parade helmet circa late 19th to early  20th century, brass body, horse hair plume,  flaming 1381 - French parade helmet circa late 19th to early 20th century, brass body, horse hair plume, flaming
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French parade helmet circa late 19th to early 20th century, brass body, horse hair plume, flaming bomb emblem with fancy comb showing ladies face a
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Relic Pickelhaube spike helmet circa Imperial  era to WW1 showing FR and Eagle chinstrap  retained b1382 - Relic Pickelhaube spike helmet circa Imperial era to WW1 showing FR and Eagle chinstrap retained b
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Relic Pickelhaube spike helmet circa Imperial era to WW1 showing FR and Eagle chinstrap retained but broken, body warped, brim detached, spike also
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Sporterized U.S. Springfield Model 1903  bolt-action rifle, .30-06 cal., 24-1/2” round  barrel, blue1383 - Sporterized U.S. Springfield Model 1903 bolt-action rifle, .30-06 cal., 24-1/2” round barrel, blue
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Sporterized U.S. Springfield Model 1903 bolt-action rifle, .30-06 cal., 24-1/2” round barrel, blue finish, wood stock with White Line hard rubber b
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Sporterized U.S. Springfield Model 1903  bolt-action rifle, .30-06 cal., 24-1/2” round  barrel, blue1384 - Sporterized U.S. Springfield Model 1903 bolt-action rifle, .30-06 cal., 24-1/2” round barrel, blue
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Sporterized U.S. Springfield Model 1903 bolt-action rifle, .30-06 cal., 24-1/2” round barrel, blue finish, checkered custom wood stock, sling swive
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Sporterized Mauser 98 bolt-action rifle, .257  Roberts cal., 24-1/2” round barrel, blue  finish, cus1385 - Sporterized Mauser 98 bolt-action rifle, .257 Roberts cal., 24-1/2” round barrel, blue finish, cus
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Sporterized Mauser 98 bolt-action rifle, .257 Roberts cal., 24-1/2” round barrel, blue finish, custom wood stock, sling swivels, hard rubber butt p
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Third Model Brown Bess flintlock musket  heavily covered in the middle eastern style  showing extens1386 - Third Model Brown Bess flintlock musket heavily covered in the middle eastern style showing extens
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Third Model Brown Bess flintlock musket heavily covered in the middle eastern style showing extensive decorative hammered metal sheeting and barrel
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U.S. Model 1842 Box Lock Percussion Navy  pistol by N.P. Ames dated 1843 with all  features as stand1387 - U.S. Model 1842 Box Lock Percussion Navy pistol by N.P. Ames dated 1843 with all features as stand
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U.S. Model 1842 Box Lock Percussion Navy pistol by N.P. Ames dated 1843 with all features as standard on this model showing standard flat lock plat
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Deluxe Henry Deringer percussion pistol with  original agent marking;  C. Curry, SAN FRANc,  CALa, A1388 - Deluxe Henry Deringer percussion pistol with original agent marking; C. Curry, SAN FRANc, CALa, A
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Deluxe Henry Deringer percussion pistol with original agent marking; C. Curry, SAN FRANc, CALa, AGENT. The derringer measures 6-1/4” overall with
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Henry Deringer percussion pistol with 1-3/4”  barrel in 41 caliber with 7 groove rifling,  engraved 1389 - Henry Deringer percussion pistol with 1-3/4” barrel in 41 caliber with 7 groove rifling, engraved
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Henry Deringer percussion pistol with 1-3/4” barrel in 41 caliber with 7 groove rifling, engraved German silver mounts typical Deringer trademarks
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Henry Deringer “peanut size” percussion  pistol with 1-1/4” barrel of 38 caliber with  7 groove rifl1390 - Henry Deringer “peanut size” percussion pistol with 1-1/4” barrel of 38 caliber with 7 groove rifl
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Henry Deringer “peanut size” percussion pistol with 1-1/4” barrel of 38 caliber with 7 groove rifling, engraved German silver mounts, typical Derin
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Palmer bolt action breech loading carbine by  “E.G. Lamson & Co.” of Windsor Vt. in 50  caliber rim 1391 - Palmer bolt action breech loading carbine by “E.G. Lamson & Co.” of Windsor Vt. in 50 caliber rim
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Palmer bolt action breech loading carbine by “E.G. Lamson & Co.” of Windsor Vt. in 50 caliber rim fire, one of approx 1,000 produced. Refer ...
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18th to 19th century powder horn of large  size measuring 14” across curve, wood plug in  butt measu1392 - 18th to 19th century powder horn of large size measuring 14” across curve, wood plug in butt measu
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18th to 19th century powder horn of large size measuring 14” across curve, wood plug in butt measures 5-1/2” by 2-3/4” wide with sliding door for f
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Massive mid eastern chieftains’ size powder  horn with painted decorations in floral  designs, circa1393 - Massive mid eastern chieftains’ size powder horn with painted decorations in floral designs, circa
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Massive mid eastern chieftains’ size powder horn with painted decorations in floral designs, circa 19the century. The horn measures 18” across the
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French flintlock pocket pistol circa about  1800, lock signed “A. Ville Piranche”. The  pistol measu1394 - French flintlock pocket pistol circa about 1800, lock signed “A. Ville Piranche”. The pistol measu
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French flintlock pocket pistol circa about 1800, lock signed “A. Ville Piranche”. The pistol measures approx. 10-3/4” overall with 5-1/4” flared ba
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Tintype photograph of soldier with tuba-type  instrument wearing his uniform in very good  condition1395 - Tintype photograph of soldier with tuba-type instrument wearing his uniform in very good condition
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Tintype photograph of soldier with tuba-type instrument wearing his uniform in very good condition with hard rubber floral case; the image is appro
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Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 Old Model .32RF  cal., single action revolver, #19289 in good  original c1396 - Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 Old Model .32RF cal., single action revolver, #19289 in good original c
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Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 Old Model .32RF cal., single action revolver, #19289 in good original condition with traces of blue; slight erosio...
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Spanish flintlock pistol with old period  replaced British lock showing Tower arsenal  marks and bro1397 - Spanish flintlock pistol with old period replaced British lock showing Tower arsenal marks and bro
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Spanish flintlock pistol with old period replaced British lock showing Tower arsenal marks and broad head proof. The pistol measures 17” overall wi
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Middle Eastern shield with engraved  decoration, circa 19th to 20th century  measuring 22-1/2” acros1398 - Middle Eastern shield with engraved decoration, circa 19th to 20th century measuring 22-1/2” acros
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Middle Eastern shield with engraved decoration, circa 19th to 20th century measuring 22-1/2” across the center. The engraving shows court scenes, a
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Hand cannon of Oriental origin circa  1500-1800. The forged metal arm measures 9”  in height by 3-1/1399 - Hand cannon of Oriental origin circa 1500-1800. The forged metal arm measures 9” in height by 3-1/
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Hand cannon of Oriental origin circa 1500-1800. The forged metal arm measures 9” in height by 3-1/4” and nine (9) approximately .36 caliber. Barrel
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Colt 3rd Model dragoon 4 screw cut for  shoulder stock in 44 caliber percussion  remaining in very g1400 - Colt 3rd Model dragoon 4 screw cut for shoulder stock in 44 caliber percussion remaining in very g
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Colt 3rd Model dragoon 4 screw cut for shoulder stock in 44 caliber percussion remaining in very good plus original condition with considerable blu
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Period copy of a Smith & Wesson First Model  DA Frontier revolver, marked for .44  Winchester cartri1400a - Period copy of a Smith & Wesson First Model DA Frontier revolver, marked for .44 Winchester cartri
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Period copy of a Smith & Wesson First Model DA Frontier revolver, marked for .44 Winchester cartridge on top of barrel rib with Belgium behin...
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Lot of 2 sheath knives of similar design and  construction showing dog bone marking and one  marked 1400b - Lot of 2 sheath knives of similar design and construction showing dog bone marking and one marked
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Lot of 2 sheath knives of similar design and construction showing dog bone marking and one marked “T616” the other marked “MK568”. “T616” shows a
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Lot of three sheath knives: 1. Signed “Stone”  numbered 71, 8-1/2” with 3-7/8” blade that  shows som1400c - Lot of three sheath knives: 1. Signed “Stone” numbered 71, 8-1/2” with 3-7/8” blade that shows som
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Lot of three sheath knives: 1. Signed “Stone” numbered 71, 8-1/2” with 3-7/8” blade that shows some sharpening but otherwise very good condition wi
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Lot of 3 socket bayonets:  1. European socket  bayonet marked 1855-380 and in reverse “SHVB  189” wi1400d - Lot of 3 socket bayonets: 1. European socket bayonet marked 1855-380 and in reverse “SHVB 189” wi
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Lot of 3 socket bayonets: 1. European socket bayonet marked 1855-380 and in reverse “SHVB 189” with movable spring piece for attaching over sight.
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Winchester Big Bore Model 94 XTR lever action  carbine, .375 Win. cal., 20” barrel, blue  finish, ch1401 - Winchester Big Bore Model 94 XTR lever action carbine, .375 Win. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, ch
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Winchester Big Bore Model 94 XTR lever action carbine, .375 Win. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, #BB048861. This gun is in ex
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European large bore pin fire Blunderbuss  pistol circa 1860’s with flared cannon mouth  brass barrel1402 - European large bore pin fire Blunderbuss pistol circa 1860’s with flared cannon mouth brass barrel
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European large bore pin fire Blunderbuss pistol circa 1860’s with flared cannon mouth brass barrel, 12 gauge showing under lever barrel release. T
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German “Reform” .25 caliber four (4) shot  double action bar pistol with replaced wood  grips. Seria1403 - German “Reform” .25 caliber four (4) shot double action bar pistol with replaced wood grips. Seria
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German “Reform” .25 caliber four (4) shot double action bar pistol with replaced wood grips. Serial #4970. The pistol measures 6 ½” overall ...
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