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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Antique Smith & Wesson top break DA revolver,  .32 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, nickel finish,  checkered bl345 - Antique Smith & Wesson top break DA revolver, .32 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered bl
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Antique Smith & Wesson top break DA revolver, .32 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #94406. This gun is ...
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U.S. Model 1917 bayonet by Remington with  leather sheath and wood grip; blade is in  overall fine c346 - U.S. Model 1917 bayonet by Remington with leather sheath and wood grip; blade is in overall fine c
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U.S. Model 1917 bayonet by Remington with leather sheath and wood grip; blade is in overall fine condition with US, flaming bomb and eagle head on
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Lot of approx. 36 assorted stone arrowheads  and bird points in two riker cases.  Est.:   $100-$150.347 - Lot of approx. 36 assorted stone arrowheads and bird points in two riker cases. Est.: $100-$150.
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Lot of approx. 36 assorted stone arrowheads and bird points in two riker cases. Est.: $100-$150.
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Original drawing of duck decoy with initials  H.S. The drawing is approx. 7-1/2”-11-1/2”  framed and348 - Original drawing of duck decoy with initials H.S. The drawing is approx. 7-1/2”-11-1/2” framed and
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Original drawing of duck decoy with initials H.S. The drawing is approx. 7-1/2”-11-1/2” framed and nicely matted. The artist illustrated publicatio
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Original bronze signed of landing duck  spotting decoy signed Doug Van Howd numbered  1 of 24. Doug 349 - Original bronze signed of landing duck spotting decoy signed Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 24. Doug
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Original bronze signed of landing duck spotting decoy signed Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 24. Doug Van Howd is one of California’s most recognized a
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Original bronze signed Doug Van Howd numbered  1 of 50 on base showing big whale and little  friend 350 - Original bronze signed Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 50 on base showing big whale and little friend
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Original bronze signed Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 50 on base showing big whale and little friend measures approx. 25” in height by 17” in width. N
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A presentation traveling bar with glasses and  decanter etched “Great Outdoors Festival”.  Plaque re351 - A presentation traveling bar with glasses and decanter etched “Great Outdoors Festival”. Plaque re
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A presentation traveling bar with glasses and decanter etched “Great Outdoors Festival”. Plaque reads Bob “Pete” Petersen All of Ducks Unlimited Th
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Authentic African tribal carving measuring  approx. 40” in height by approx. 11” wide at  widest poi352 - Authentic African tribal carving measuring approx. 40” in height by approx. 11” wide at widest poi
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Authentic African tribal carving measuring approx. 40” in height by approx. 11” wide at widest point showing African elder with children. An except
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower  right D. Van Howd showing dog flushing birds.  Approx.353 - Original oil painting on canvas signed lower right D. Van Howd showing dog flushing birds. Approx.
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower right D. Van Howd showing dog flushing birds. Approx. 14”x18” nicely framed, matte dusty needing clean
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Authentic African tribal carving. Measuring  approx. 38-1/2” in height mounted on base,  three (3) w354 - Authentic African tribal carving. Measuring approx. 38-1/2” in height mounted on base, three (3) w
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Authentic African tribal carving. Measuring approx. 38-1/2” in height mounted on base, three (3) women standing on each other’s head. From the Robe
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Lot of rectangular gambling chips in wood  rack in denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50, 100  and 500 in c355 - Lot of rectangular gambling chips in wood rack in denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 in c
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Lot of rectangular gambling chips in wood rack in denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 in colors respectively, blue, brown, red, dark yellow
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18th century Flintlock all metal pocket  pistol signed “Seglas London” continental  made for sale in356 - 18th century Flintlock all metal pocket pistol signed “Seglas London” continental made for sale in
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18th century Flintlock all metal pocket pistol signed “Seglas London” continental made for sale in Europe infringing on British makers reputation.
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18th to early 19th century all metal center  hammer Flintlock pistol of continental origin  showing 357 - 18th to early 19th century all metal center hammer Flintlock pistol of continental origin showing
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18th to early 19th century all metal center hammer Flintlock pistol of continental origin showing no marking or proofs, nickel plated. The pistol
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Allen’s patent bar hammer single-shot pistol,  serial #190 with 6-1/8” half round half  octagon barr358 - Allen’s patent bar hammer single-shot pistol, serial #190 with 6-1/8” half round half octagon barr
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Allen’s patent bar hammer single-shot pistol, serial #190 with 6-1/8” half round half octagon barrel of 32 cal rifled. The metal is in good condit
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Mariette Brevete 5 shot percussion pepperbox  missing grips in good condition. The pistol  is .38 ca359 - Mariette Brevete 5 shot percussion pepperbox missing grips in good condition. The pistol is .38 ca
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Mariette Brevete 5 shot percussion pepperbox missing grips in good condition. The pistol is .38 caliber and measures 7 ½” overall with 3 ...
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Italian Trabuzio palm squeezer in 7.65  caliber short center fire. Serial #16 with  nickel plated br360 - Italian Trabuzio palm squeezer in 7.65 caliber short center fire. Serial #16 with nickel plated br
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Italian Trabuzio palm squeezer in 7.65 caliber short center fire. Serial #16 with nickel plated brass body and blued steel barrel and plates. The f
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English center hammer flintlock pistol with  under mounted spring bayonet and brass frame,  signed C361 - English center hammer flintlock pistol with under mounted spring bayonet and brass frame, signed C
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English center hammer flintlock pistol with under mounted spring bayonet and brass frame, signed CINDERTONA & ----NTER, London. The pistol me...
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Center hammer percussion muff-pistol of  diminutive size circa about 1850, probably  French.  The pi362 - Center hammer percussion muff-pistol of diminutive size circa about 1850, probably French. The pi
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Center hammer percussion muff-pistol of diminutive size circa about 1850, probably French. The pistol shows no makers name or proofs and is number
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Diminutive double action 5.56mm pin fire  revolver with silver inlay and bone grips  circa 1860 with363 - Diminutive double action 5.56mm pin fire revolver with silver inlay and bone grips circa 1860 with
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Diminutive double action 5.56mm pin fire revolver with silver inlay and bone grips circa 1860 with Belgium proofs. The revolver measures 5-9/16” ov
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Mid-Eastern Flintlock DAG or Blunderbuss  circa 19th century with English style musket  size lock pl364 - Mid-Eastern Flintlock DAG or Blunderbuss circa 19th century with English style musket size lock pl
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Mid-Eastern Flintlock DAG or Blunderbuss circa 19th century with English style musket size lock plate and inlaid iron barrel. The gun measures 21-
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Allen and Thurber bar hammer pistol of last  type in good overall condition. Shows light  cleaning w365 - Allen and Thurber bar hammer pistol of last type in good overall condition. Shows light cleaning w
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Allen and Thurber bar hammer pistol of last type in good overall condition. Shows light cleaning with good grips. A Favorite of 49's as a &qu...
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Manhattan .36 caliber percussion Navy pistol  with 6 ¼” barrel, brown patina finish,  varnish wood g366 - Manhattan .36 caliber percussion Navy pistol with 6 ¼” barrel, brown patina finish, varnish wood g
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Manhattan .36 caliber percussion Navy pistol with 6 ¼” barrel, brown patina finish, varnish wood grips, serial #56441. The revolver shows li...
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Antique European cane gun circa about 1880 in  14 gauge, black powder showing a horn grip  and bambo367 - Antique European cane gun circa about 1880 in 14 gauge, black powder showing a horn grip and bambo
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Antique European cane gun circa about 1880 in 14 gauge, black powder showing a horn grip and bamboo style shaft with removable brass end. The cane
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Very rare R.N. Lambert percussion cane gun,  circa about 1832 believed to have been mfg.  by Ethan A368 - Very rare R.N. Lambert percussion cane gun, circa about 1832 believed to have been mfg. by Ethan A
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Very rare R.N. Lambert percussion cane gun, circa about 1832 believed to have been mfg. by Ethan Allan at Grafton, Mass. Refer Flayderman 7C-019.5
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E. Allen Grafton Mass. under hammer  percussion pistol marked “Pocket Rifle”. The  pistol measures 1369 - E. Allen Grafton Mass. under hammer percussion pistol marked “Pocket Rifle”. The pistol measures 1
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E. Allen Grafton Mass. under hammer percussion pistol marked “Pocket Rifle”. The pistol measures 13” overall with 7 7/8” half round octagon barrel
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Old metal gambling “Chuck-A-Luck” with three  dice, approx. 12” in height in overall very  good cond370 - Old metal gambling “Chuck-A-Luck” with three dice, approx. 12” in height in overall very good cond
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Old metal gambling “Chuck-A-Luck” with three dice, approx. 12” in height in overall very good condition showing the majority of its silver paint; a
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Leather gambling dice cup marked “Cream Rye  America’s Finest Whiskey”, approx. 3-1/2” in  height an371 - Leather gambling dice cup marked “Cream Rye America’s Finest Whiskey”, approx. 3-1/2” in height an
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Leather gambling dice cup marked “Cream Rye America’s Finest Whiskey”, approx. 3-1/2” in height and approx. 2-1/2” in diameter in very good conditi
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Winchester Model 06 pump action rifle, .22  short, long or long rifle cal., 20” round  barrel, blue 372 - Winchester Model 06 pump action rifle, .22 short, long or long rifle cal., 20” round barrel, blue
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Winchester Model 06 pump action rifle, .22 short, long or long rifle cal., 20” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #781281. This gun is in over
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Authentic African tribal carving measuring  approx. 39” in height mounted on base showing  African e373 - Authentic African tribal carving measuring approx. 39” in height mounted on base showing African e
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Authentic African tribal carving measuring approx. 39” in height mounted on base showing African elder and family back to back. Good carving with s
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Porcelain statue titled “Big Horn Sheep” by  Lenox. Measure approx. 8-1/16” in ht. In  excellent con374 - Porcelain statue titled “Big Horn Sheep” by Lenox. Measure approx. 8-1/16” in ht. In excellent con
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Porcelain statue titled “Big Horn Sheep” by Lenox. Measure approx. 8-1/16” in ht. In excellent condition. From the Robert Petersen Estate. Est. $75
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Craved wood figure of Viking “like totem  carving” and painted. Measuring approx.  40”x19”x9” with o375 - Craved wood figure of Viking “like totem carving” and painted. Measuring approx. 40”x19”x9” with o
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Craved wood figure of Viking “like totem carving” and painted. Measuring approx. 40”x19”x9” with one horn missing from helmet. This figure was the
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Glass target ball embossed “Ira Paine’s  filled ball pat Oct. 23 1877” amber color,  very good to ne376 - Glass target ball embossed “Ira Paine’s filled ball pat Oct. 23 1877” amber color, very good to ne
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Glass target ball embossed “Ira Paine’s filled ball pat Oct. 23 1877” amber color, very good to near fine condition. These balls were often filled
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Luger holster marked “jhg-41 and P.O8” on  reverse collectors tag reads “BYF 41 Black  Widow” obviou377 - Luger holster marked “jhg-41 and P.O8” on reverse collectors tag reads “BYF 41 Black Widow” obviou
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Luger holster marked “jhg-41 and P.O8” on reverse collectors tag reads “BYF 41 Black Widow” obviously separated from the gun. The holster is in ver
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1938 dated holster for Luger pistol marked  “WILH” Brand, Heidelberg with Nazi acceptance  stamp. Ta378 - 1938 dated holster for Luger pistol marked “WILH” Brand, Heidelberg with Nazi acceptance stamp. Ta
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1938 dated holster for Luger pistol marked “WILH” Brand, Heidelberg with Nazi acceptance stamp. Tag reads 4S42 Mauser 1937 serial # 9239. (obviousl
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American pre-war commercial holster for 1900  American Eagle Luger,  in good condition with  some sc379 - American pre-war commercial holster for 1900 American Eagle Luger, in good condition with some sc
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American pre-war commercial holster for 1900 American Eagle Luger, in good condition with some scuffing and normal wear. The belt attachment loop
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John Gewerth 1990 South Dakota ducks  unlimited decoy in fine to excellent  condition Est.:  $175-$3380 - John Gewerth 1990 South Dakota ducks unlimited decoy in fine to excellent condition Est.: $175-$3
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John Gewerth 1990 South Dakota ducks unlimited decoy in fine to excellent condition Est.: $175-$350.
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1997 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy  by Big Sky Carvers in fine to excellent  condition.  E381 - 1997 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy by Big Sky Carvers in fine to excellent condition. E
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1997 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy by Big Sky Carvers in fine to excellent condition. Est.: $175-$350.
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1993-94 Special Edition duck decoy by Chris  Olson on stand.  A very nice example.   Est.:   $250-$5382 - 1993-94 Special Edition duck decoy by Chris Olson on stand. A very nice example. Est.: $250-$5
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1993-94 Special Edition duck decoy by Chris Olson on stand. A very nice example. Est.: $250-$500.
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Ducks Unlimited 1995 South Dakota Canadian  goose decoy.   Est.:  $175-$350.383 - Ducks Unlimited 1995 South Dakota Canadian goose decoy. Est.: $175-$350.
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Ducks Unlimited 1995 South Dakota Canadian goose decoy. Est.: $175-$350.
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Lot of 7 cardboard boxes of Gun Report  magazines covering the years of 1956 thru  2012 in binders a384 - Lot of 7 cardboard boxes of Gun Report magazines covering the years of 1956 thru 2012 in binders a
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Lot of 7 cardboard boxes of Gun Report magazines covering the years of 1956 thru 2012 in binders and marked with the years by the consignor; from a
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Lot of two highly desirable out-of-print gun  reference books including The Antique Arms  Annual of 385 - Lot of two highly desirable out-of-print gun reference books including The Antique Arms Annual of
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Lot of two highly desirable out-of-print gun reference books including The Antique Arms Annual of 1971 sponsored by the Texas Gun Collector’s Assoc
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Lot of research books and historical society  journals on collector arms and Western  history includ386 - Lot of research books and historical society journals on collector arms and Western history includ
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Lot of research books and historical society journals on collector arms and Western history including “Harper’s Pictorial History of The Civil War”
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Lot of approx. 58 volumes of The Journal of  Arizona History dating from the 1970’s and  1980’s; gre387 - Lot of approx. 58 volumes of The Journal of Arizona History dating from the 1970’s and 1980’s; gre
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Lot of approx. 58 volumes of The Journal of Arizona History dating from the 1970’s and 1980’s; great reference work on early Arizona for the Wester
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Lot of collector books, mostly out-of-print  on antique arms, the West and the Civil War  including 388 - Lot of collector books, mostly out-of-print on antique arms, the West and the Civil War including
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Lot of collector books, mostly out-of-print on antique arms, the West and the Civil War including Lindsay’s “One Hundred Great Guns”; “The Powder
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Full box of 50 Winchester smokeless  cartridges in .44 Smith & Wesson Special  caliber, red label, b390 - Full box of 50 Winchester smokeless cartridges in .44 Smith & Wesson Special caliber, red label, b
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Full box of 50 Winchester smokeless cartridges in .44 Smith & Wesson Special caliber, red label, box is in overall very good condition. Est....
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Full box of 50 Winchester smokeless  cartridges in .38 Winchester caliber, red  label, box is in ove391 - Full box of 50 Winchester smokeless cartridges in .38 Winchester caliber, red label, box is in ove
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Full box of 50 Winchester smokeless cartridges in .38 Winchester caliber, red label, box is in overall very good condition. Est.: $200-$400.
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Full box of Winchester smokeless cartridges  in .30 caliber for the Model 1894 Winchester,  Marlin a392 - Full box of Winchester smokeless cartridges in .30 caliber for the Model 1894 Winchester, Marlin a
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Full box of Winchester smokeless cartridges in .30 caliber for the Model 1894 Winchester, Marlin and Savage rifle, red label, box in overall fair +
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Framed color print by famed Western artist  Frank Tenney Johnson entitled “On the Open  Range” showi393 - Framed color print by famed Western artist Frank Tenney Johnson entitled “On the Open Range” showi
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Framed color print by famed Western artist Frank Tenney Johnson entitled “On the Open Range” showing a cowboy with lariat on his trusty steed; imag
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Tooled leather holster by Royal for a 7-1/2”  big frame revolver in overall good condition;  some un394 - Tooled leather holster by Royal for a 7-1/2” big frame revolver in overall good condition; some un
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Tooled leather holster by Royal for a 7-1/2” big frame revolver in overall good condition; some unraveling of stitching at trigger guard area. Est
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