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Important Collector's Firearms Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1740 W. La Veta, Orange, California, 92868, United States In Person PreviewPreview at Little John's Gallery 1740 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868 Tues.-Fri. 10:00am-5:00pm,...

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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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Desirable cast metal antique gambling card trimming device, marked “H.C. Evans & Co. Makers Chicag671 - Desirable cast metal antique gambling card trimming device, marked “H.C. Evans & Co. Makers Chicag
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Desirable cast metal antique gambling card trimming device, marked “H.C. Evans & Co. Makers Chicago” on lower left corner of base and “M &...
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Antique metal gambling card trimming device marked “R. Heinisch, Inventor, Newark, NJ USA”, approx672 - Antique metal gambling card trimming device marked “R. Heinisch, Inventor, Newark, NJ USA”, approx
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Antique metal gambling card trimming device marked “R. Heinisch, Inventor, Newark, NJ USA”, approx. 6” x 6” x 2” with adjustable card supports and
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Antique gambling wood folding case card counter marked “The Geo. Mason Co. Mfg, Denver, Colo.” and673 - Antique gambling wood folding case card counter marked “The Geo. Mason Co. Mfg, Denver, Colo.” and
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Antique gambling wood folding case card counter marked “The Geo. Mason Co. Mfg, Denver, Colo.” and “Pat. App. For”; in overall very good to fine co
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Imperial Chemical Industries Limited Promotional Cartridge display board showing manufacturing pro674 - Imperial Chemical Industries Limited Promotional Cartridge display board showing manufacturing pro
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Imperial Chemical Industries Limited Promotional Cartridge display board showing manufacturing process for making a “grand prix cartridge”. Approxi
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Pencil and gouache of hunting dog signed “Herb Strasser”. Strasser was Robert Petersen’s favorite 675 - Pencil and gouache of hunting dog signed “Herb Strasser”. Strasser was Robert Petersen’s favorite
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Pencil and gouache of hunting dog signed “Herb Strasser”. Strasser was Robert Petersen’s favorite artist in regards to paintings of dog and hunting
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E.J. Churchill utility XXV easy opening model 12 gauge; double barrel S x S shotgun with box lock 675a - E.J. Churchill utility XXV easy opening model 12 gauge; double barrel S x S shotgun with box lock
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E.J. Churchill utility XXV easy opening model 12 gauge; double barrel S x S shotgun with box lock action and auto ejectors, serial #5959. The barr
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Pair of Germanic 18th century Flintlocks pistols with ornate cast brass mounts and finely figured 675b - Pair of Germanic 18th century Flintlocks pistols with ornate cast brass mounts and finely figured
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Pair of Germanic 18th century Flintlocks pistols with ornate cast brass mounts and finely figured eagle head butts. The pair measure 15-3/8” overal
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Double barrel percussion “Howdah” style pistol signed “C. Maybury, St. Mary’s Square, Birmingham”.675c - Double barrel percussion “Howdah” style pistol signed “C. Maybury, St. Mary’s Square, Birmingham”.
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Double barrel percussion “Howdah” style pistol signed “C. Maybury, St. Mary’s Square, Birmingham”. The pistol measures 16” overall with 8-3/8” bar
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Oil painting on canvas signed lower right Banovich dated 2001. The painting is titled “Sundowners-676 - Oil painting on canvas signed lower right Banovich dated 2001. The painting is titled “Sundowners-
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Oil painting on canvas signed lower right Banovich dated 2001. The painting is titled “Sundowners-Giraffe and Wilderbeast”. Painting measures appro
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Original oil on canvas showing pointing setter signed lower right Gustave Muss. Arnott. The paint677 - Original oil on canvas showing pointing setter signed lower right Gustave Muss. Arnott. The paint
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Original oil on canvas showing pointing setter signed lower right Gustave Muss. Arnott. The painting measures approximately 20-1/2”x21” and in per
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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Frontier target model revolver 44-40 cal factory special ordered ex679 - Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Frontier target model revolver 44-40 cal factory special ordered ex
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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Frontier target model revolver 44-40 cal factory special ordered exhibition engraved by Gustav Young, blued fi...
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Pair of full side lock double barrel S x S shotguns in 20 gauge, 3" magnum by William Evans Ltd. 6679a - Pair of full side lock double barrel S x S shotguns in 20 gauge, 3" magnum by William Evans Ltd. 6
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Pair of full side lock double barrel S x S shotguns in 20 gauge, 3" magnum by William Evans Ltd. 67a St. James Street, London in their origi...
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Colt single-action Army revolver U.S. marked artillery series 45 Colt cal 7-1/2” barrel with consi680 - Colt single-action Army revolver U.S. marked artillery series 45 Colt cal 7-1/2” barrel with consi
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Colt single-action Army revolver U.S. marked artillery series 45 Colt cal 7-1/2” barrel with considerable original finish remaining, frame #61246 w
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Scarce Sharps Model 1851 percussion carbine in 52 cal. with Maynard tape primer device, serial #17681 - Scarce Sharps Model 1851 percussion carbine in 52 cal. with Maynard tape primer device, serial #17
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Scarce Sharps Model 1851 percussion carbine in 52 cal. with Maynard tape primer device, serial #1778. One of only approx 1,857 made, refer Flayder
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Sharps New Model 1869 carbine 50-70 caliber, 22” barrel one of only approx 500 made, serial # C496682 - Sharps New Model 1869 carbine 50-70 caliber, 22” barrel one of only approx 500 made, serial # C496
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Sharps New Model 1869 carbine 50-70 caliber, 22” barrel one of only approx 500 made, serial # C49660 refer Flayderman 5F-033. These are different
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1860 Henry rifle 44 rim fire caliber serial #7315, period “Camp engraved and inscribed”, “Jacob Ra683 - 1860 Henry rifle 44 rim fire caliber serial #7315, period “Camp engraved and inscribed”, “Jacob Ra
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1860 Henry rifle 44 rim fire caliber serial #7315, period “Camp engraved and inscribed”, “Jacob Rarick, 69th Ohio U.S.V. V. 1865” on left side plat
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Original watercolor on paper signed lower right David Hagerbaumer (born 1921) entitled “Blacks dro684 - Original watercolor on paper signed lower right David Hagerbaumer (born 1921) entitled “Blacks dro
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Original watercolor on paper signed lower right David Hagerbaumer (born 1921) entitled “Blacks dropping in” dated 1985. The painting measures appro
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Original oil painting on board signed Le Blanc lower right. In fine to excellent condition measuri686 - Original oil painting on board signed Le Blanc lower right. In fine to excellent condition measuri
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Original oil painting on board signed Le Blanc lower right. In fine to excellent condition measuring 27”x40” nicely framed and matted. Lee Le Blanc
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