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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Original bronze signed Parton on base dated  1995 showing dog flushing a pheasant numbered  1 on bas635 - Original bronze signed Parton on base dated 1995 showing dog flushing a pheasant numbered 1 on bas
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Original bronze signed Parton on base dated 1995 showing dog flushing a pheasant numbered 1 on base. Measures approx. 15” in height not including b
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Original oil painting on board signed lower  right “J.H. Sharp” with “Taos” painted by the  artist a635a - Original oil painting on board signed lower right “J.H. Sharp” with “Taos” painted by the artist a
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Original oil painting on board signed lower right “J.H. Sharp” with “Taos” painted by the artist above his signature. The painting measures 10 x
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High quality 18 carat gold pocket watch by  Elgin, presented by Buffalo Bill Cody showing  fancy ini636 - High quality 18 carat gold pocket watch by Elgin, presented by Buffalo Bill Cody showing fancy ini
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High quality 18 carat gold pocket watch by Elgin, presented by Buffalo Bill Cody showing fancy initials “W.F.C.” intertwined on front of case and r
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W. & C. Scott Premier grade double barrel  full side lock S x S 12 gauge shotgun with  extra fancy e636a - W. & C. Scott Premier grade double barrel full side lock S x S 12 gauge shotgun with extra fancy e
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W. & C. Scott Premier grade double barrel full side lock S x S 12 gauge shotgun with extra fancy engraving in game scenes, serial #102237. T...
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Original oil on canvas signed lower right by  Albert L. Groll”, circa 1866-1952 and  entitled “Arizo637a - Original oil on canvas signed lower right by Albert L. Groll”, circa 1866-1952 and entitled “Arizo
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Original oil on canvas signed lower right by Albert L. Groll”, circa 1866-1952 and entitled “Arizona Desert”. The painting is in fine condition wi
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Early American writing chest constructed of  striped and curly maple with original to the  period in638 - Early American writing chest constructed of striped and curly maple with original to the period in
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Early American writing chest constructed of striped and curly maple with original to the period inlaid brass plaque inscribed in fine script letter
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Colt Model 1855 full stock Sporting rifle,  .56 cal., 31-1/4” barrel, blue finish, wood  stocks, sli639 - Colt Model 1855 full stock Sporting rifle, .56 cal., 31-1/4” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, sli
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Colt Model 1855 full stock Sporting rifle, .56 cal., 31-1/4” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, sling swivels, iron ramrod, #2172. This gun is in ov
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Springfield Officers Model Trapdoor rifle  45-70 caliber, 3rd variation with removable  pistol grip 640 - Springfield Officers Model Trapdoor rifle 45-70 caliber, 3rd variation with removable pistol grip
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Springfield Officers Model Trapdoor rifle 45-70 caliber, 3rd variation with removable pistol grip and long pattern fore end in fine to excellent or
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Winchester late first Model 1873 lever action  rifle, .44 cal., 24” octagon barrel,  thumbprint dust641 - Winchester late first Model 1873 lever action rifle, .44 cal., 24” octagon barrel, thumbprint dust
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Winchester late first Model 1873 lever action rifle, .44 cal., 24” octagon barrel, thumbprint dust cover, blue finish, wood stocks, #8622. This gun
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Original watercolor on paper measuring  14-1/2”x18” signed lower left David  Hagerbaumer 1959. Hager642 - Original watercolor on paper measuring 14-1/2”x18” signed lower left David Hagerbaumer 1959. Hager
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Original watercolor on paper measuring 14-1/2”x18” signed lower left David Hagerbaumer 1959. Hagerbaumer (born 1921).. Titled on tag attached to re
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Original oil on canvas signed lower left  David Hagerbaumer and also signed and  entitled on reverse643 - Original oil on canvas signed lower left David Hagerbaumer and also signed and entitled on reverse
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Original oil on canvas signed lower left David Hagerbaumer and also signed and entitled on reverse, “Hog Ranch Point-Black Brandt, San Diego Bay 19
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower  right George Browne (1918-1958).  Approximately 20”x30644 - Original oil painting on canvas signed lower right George Browne (1918-1958). Approximately 20”x30
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower right George Browne (1918-1958). Approximately 20”x30” entitled on back “Roosting cover 1957”. The pai
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Unique antique blackpowder Colt SAA revolver,  .32 cal., 6” barrel, blue and case hardened  finish, 645 - Unique antique blackpowder Colt SAA revolver, .32 cal., 6” barrel, blue and case hardened finish,
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Unique antique blackpowder Colt SAA revolver, .32 cal., 6” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, pearl grips, #122545. This gun is in overall fine
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Study for mural (Presidio Jr. High, San  Francisco) signed “M.D. 1937” for Maynard  Dixon in lower r645a - Study for mural (Presidio Jr. High, San Francisco) signed “M.D. 1937” for Maynard Dixon in lower r
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Study for mural (Presidio Jr. High, San Francisco) signed “M.D. 1937” for Maynard Dixon in lower right corner. Entitled on back “Capitan” measures
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Colt Deluxe Model Texas Ranger commemorative  single action revolver, one of only two  hundred produ646 - Colt Deluxe Model Texas Ranger commemorative single action revolver, one of only two hundred produ
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Colt Deluxe Model Texas Ranger commemorative single action revolver, one of only two hundred produced. 45 long Colt caliber 7-1/2” barrel left fac
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Custom rifle of finest quality signed “H.  Walter- Nortoff” made on pre ’64 Model 70  action in 416 647 - Custom rifle of finest quality signed “H. Walter- Nortoff” made on pre ’64 Model 70 action in 416
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Custom rifle of finest quality signed “H. Walter- Nortoff” made on pre ’64 Model 70 action in 416 Rigby caliber produced by Nortoff for submission
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L.C. Smith by Hunter Arms SxS grade A-1,  hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, Improved  Modified choke (Le649 - L.C. Smith by Hunter Arms SxS grade A-1, hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, Improved Modified choke (Le
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L.C. Smith by Hunter Arms SxS grade A-1, hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, Improved Modified choke (Left) and Full choke (Right), 30” Whitworth barrels
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John Wilkes full side lock double barrel  shotgun with ornate multi colored gold inlays  and extra h650 - John Wilkes full side lock double barrel shotgun with ornate multi colored gold inlays and extra h
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John Wilkes full side lock double barrel shotgun with ornate multi colored gold inlays and extra high quality thru out in 12 gauge with case. The
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown  shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke,  26” barrel, 651 - Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke, 26” barrel,
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke, 26” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #161584. This gun is in
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown  shotgun, .410 gauge, 26” barrel, blue finish,  wood stocks652 - Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 26” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 26” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #17347. This gun is in overall excellent condit
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Brass 3 barrel tap-action pistol of English  origin circa about 1800-1820 with bag shaped  wood grip653 - Brass 3 barrel tap-action pistol of English origin circa about 1800-1820 with bag shaped wood grip
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Brass 3 barrel tap-action pistol of English origin circa about 1800-1820 with bag shaped wood grip. The frame is signed on left but not quite legi
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Original oil painting on board signed lower  right Larry Toschik 1988. Measures approx.  15”x26” exc654 - Original oil painting on board signed lower right Larry Toschik 1988. Measures approx. 15”x26” exc
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Original oil painting on board signed lower right Larry Toschik 1988. Measures approx. 15”x26” excellent to mint condition. Well known Wildlife Art
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower  left Dave Chapple. The painting is in mint  condition,655 - Original oil painting on canvas signed lower left Dave Chapple. The painting is in mint condition,
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower left Dave Chapple. The painting is in mint condition, measures 19-3/4”x15”. The scene is of desert qua
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Original watercolor on paper signed lower  right David Hagerbaumer (born 1921). The  painting measur656 - Original watercolor on paper signed lower right David Hagerbaumer (born 1921). The painting measur
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Original watercolor on paper signed lower right David Hagerbaumer (born 1921). The painting measures 10-1/2”x14” in excellent condition and freshly
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North African Flintlock “Chieftains’ Grade”  Miquelet (Taoizilt) lock musket with ornate  silver ove657 - North African Flintlock “Chieftains’ Grade” Miquelet (Taoizilt) lock musket with ornate silver ove
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North African Flintlock “Chieftains’ Grade” Miquelet (Taoizilt) lock musket with ornate silver overlaid lock showing Niello silver decoration and “
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Large antique wooden roulette dealer chip  rack with two compartments at the rear  containing a stee658 - Large antique wooden roulette dealer chip rack with two compartments at the rear containing a stee
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Large antique wooden roulette dealer chip rack with two compartments at the rear containing a steel roulette wheel ball bearing and two small hand-
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Interesting Remington Smoot model spur  trigger revolver, .30 cal., 2-3/4” barrel,  nickel finish, c659 - Interesting Remington Smoot model spur trigger revolver, .30 cal., 2-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, c
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Interesting Remington Smoot model spur trigger revolver, .30 cal., 2-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #654, backstrap
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Belgian-made Bull Dog DA revolver marked  “BRITISH BULL DOG” on top strap, .44 cal.,  2-3/4” barrel,660 - Belgian-made Bull Dog DA revolver marked “BRITISH BULL DOG” on top strap, .44 cal., 2-3/4” barrel,
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Belgian-made Bull Dog DA revolver marked “BRITISH BULL DOG” on top strap, .44 cal., 2-3/4” barrel, engraved frame, trigger guard and cylinder with
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Possibly Belgian-made bull dog style DA  revolver with British proofs and “The Pacific  Bull Dog” en661 - Possibly Belgian-made bull dog style DA revolver with British proofs and “The Pacific Bull Dog” en
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Possibly Belgian-made bull dog style DA revolver with British proofs and “The Pacific Bull Dog” engraved on the top of the frame, .44 cal., 2-1/2”
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Large frame DA revolver, .44 cal., 4-1/2”  barrel, left side of frame marked with  desirable “Shreve662 - Large frame DA revolver, .44 cal., 4-1/2” barrel, left side of frame marked with desirable “Shreve
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Large frame DA revolver, .44 cal., 4-1/2” barrel, left side of frame marked with desirable “Shreve & Wolf, San Francisco” agent stamping, cas...
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Colt Cowboy Single Action revolver special  edition, one of three hundred authorized by  Texas Range663 - Colt Cowboy Single Action revolver special edition, one of three hundred authorized by Texas Range
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Colt Cowboy Single Action revolver special edition, one of three hundred authorized by Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum number 045 of 300, fa
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Colt pre-war 38 super semi-auto pistol with  correct 7 milled parts, blue finish, checker  wood grip664 - Colt pre-war 38 super semi-auto pistol with correct 7 milled parts, blue finish, checker wood grip
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Colt pre-war 38 super semi-auto pistol with correct 7 milled parts, blue finish, checker wood grips shipped June 26th 1936 to Amarillo Hardware Co.
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Colt collectors Special Edition single action  revolver 38-40 cal,  4-3/4” barrel, nickel  finish, w665 - Colt collectors Special Edition single action revolver 38-40 cal, 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, w
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Colt collectors Special Edition single action revolver 38-40 cal, 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, walnut stocks with medallions, factory marked on b
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German Luger by DWM semi-auto pistol, dated  1916, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, blue finish,  checkered wood666 - German Luger by DWM semi-auto pistol, dated 1916, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood
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German Luger by DWM semi-auto pistol, dated 1916, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, wood based magazine, #8169 c. This gun is
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Antique cane gun featuring six (6) shot  double action revolver in 5.5mm rimfire.  Probably German s667 - Antique cane gun featuring six (6) shot double action revolver in 5.5mm rimfire. Probably German s
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Antique cane gun featuring six (6) shot double action revolver in 5.5mm rimfire. Probably German showing nickel finish and spike type bayonet. Ther
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German drilling rifle/shotgun by Bartels &  Buttner, side lever release, 16 gauge SxS  shotgun over 668 - German drilling rifle/shotgun by Bartels & Buttner, side lever release, 16 gauge SxS shotgun over
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German drilling rifle/shotgun by Bartels & Buttner, side lever release, 16 gauge SxS shotgun over 9mm rifle, 27” Krupp steel barrels, blue fi...
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Gamblers cane with marine ivory grip head on  rosewood shaft circa 1880’s to turn of the  century. T669 - Gamblers cane with marine ivory grip head on rosewood shaft circa 1880’s to turn of the century. T
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Gamblers cane with marine ivory grip head on rosewood shaft circa 1880’s to turn of the century. The upper portion is scrimshawed with dice and car
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Antique European cane gun in 11mm centerfire  circa 1870’s-1890 with stag handle and wood  over meta670 - Antique European cane gun in 11mm centerfire circa 1870’s-1890 with stag handle and wood over meta
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Antique European cane gun in 11mm centerfire circa 1870’s-1890 with stag handle and wood over metal interior. The action twists open and cocks and
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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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