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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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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Old heavy iron strong box approx. 12” x 16” x  7” with key and operating lock at time of  descriptio687 - Old heavy iron strong box approx. 12” x 16” x 7” with key and operating lock at time of descriptio
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Old heavy iron strong box approx. 12” x 16” x 7” with key and operating lock at time of description, old orange painted interior; exterior shows he
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Old unmarked steel card dealer’s box filled  with old deck of Samuel Hart & Co. playing  cards; deal688 - Old unmarked steel card dealer’s box filled with old deck of Samuel Hart & Co. playing cards; deal
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Old unmarked steel card dealer’s box filled with old deck of Samuel Hart & Co. playing cards; dealing box is in overall very good condition s...
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Texas Sesquicentennial single action  Sheriffs’ Model deluxe grade revolver with  factory 4” barrel,689 - Texas Sesquicentennial single action Sheriffs’ Model deluxe grade revolver with factory 4” barrel,
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Texas Sesquicentennial single action Sheriffs’ Model deluxe grade revolver with factory 4” barrel, gold decorative motifs, one piece ivory grips an
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Colt Single Action Army revolver 45 caliber  4-3/4” barrel fully deluxe factory “D” grade  engraved 690 - Colt Single Action Army revolver 45 caliber 4-3/4” barrel fully deluxe factory “D” grade engraved
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Colt Single Action Army revolver 45 caliber 4-3/4” barrel fully deluxe factory “D” grade engraved with shaded backgrounds, one piece ivory grips, f
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Pair of Colt Single Action Army revolvers,  One is 44 Special cal 4-3/4” barrel, nickel  plated, ros691 - Pair of Colt Single Action Army revolvers, One is 44 Special cal 4-3/4” barrel, nickel plated, ros
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Pair of Colt Single Action Army revolvers, One is 44 Special cal 4-3/4” barrel, nickel plated, rosewood grip, unique serial number assigned by fact
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Original United States District Court,  Western District of Arkansas, Fort Smith,  Arkansas Expense 692 - Original United States District Court, Western District of Arkansas, Fort Smith, Arkansas Expense
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Original United States District Court, Western District of Arkansas, Fort Smith, Arkansas Expense Account dated March 26, 1895, signed by legendary
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Framed wood and glass “shadowbox” display of  six pointed badge marked “Inspector Port of  Entry (St693 - Framed wood and glass “shadowbox” display of six pointed badge marked “Inspector Port of Entry (St
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Framed wood and glass “shadowbox” display of six pointed badge marked “Inspector Port of Entry (State of New Mexico) and a basketweave leather hols
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Framed colored original lithograph by Andrew  B. Graham of Presidential seal presented to  Benjamin 694 - Framed colored original lithograph by Andrew B. Graham of Presidential seal presented to Benjamin
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Framed colored original lithograph by Andrew B. Graham of Presidential seal presented to Benjamin Daniels by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt upon
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Winchester Low wall Winder Musket with U.S.  Martial acceptance mark on tang in near fine  original 695 - Winchester Low wall Winder Musket with U.S. Martial acceptance mark on tang in near fine original
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Winchester Low wall Winder Musket with U.S. Martial acceptance mark on tang in near fine original condition serial #129049. The barrel shows 22 sh
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Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon grade 20 gauge  double barrel shot gun factory 28" barrels,  single t696 - Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon grade 20 gauge double barrel shot gun factory 28" barrels, single t
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Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon grade 20 gauge double barrel shot gun factory 28" barrels, single trigger, auto ejectors, ventilated rib, Bea...
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown  shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, modified  choke, 26” barr697 - Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, modified choke, 26” barr
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, modified choke, 26” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #157208. This gun i
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Winchester Model 63 22 caliber semi auto  rifle marked for super speed and super X with  23" barrel,698 - Winchester Model 63 22 caliber semi auto rifle marked for super speed and super X with 23" barrel,
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Winchester Model 63 22 caliber semi auto rifle marked for super speed and super X with 23" barrel, in fine to excellent original condition, ...
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Belgium Browning auto 5 magnum 12 gauge semi  auto  shotgun, factory 30" barrel full  choked, serial699 - Belgium Browning auto 5 magnum 12 gauge semi auto shotgun, factory 30" barrel full choked, serial
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Belgium Browning auto 5 magnum 12 gauge semi auto shotgun, factory 30" barrel full choked, serial #75V33044. The gun remains in fine to ne...
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SKB by MITSUI of Chicago 28 gauge over and  under shotgun 28" barrels choked full over  modified, ve700 - SKB by MITSUI of Chicago 28 gauge over and under shotgun 28" barrels choked full over modified, ve
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SKB by MITSUI of Chicago 28 gauge over and under shotgun 28" barrels choked full over modified, ventilated rib, single trigger, auto ejector...
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Dutch Flintlock pistol signed “Iean Hicnar a  Leeuwarden” circa about 1725-1750 showing  elaborate s700a - Dutch Flintlock pistol signed “Iean Hicnar a Leeuwarden” circa about 1725-1750 showing elaborate s
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Dutch Flintlock pistol signed “Iean Hicnar a Leeuwarden” circa about 1725-1750 showing elaborate serpentine iron side plate. The pistol measures 1
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Pair of Saw handled Flintlock Dueling pistols  signed “Clark, Holborn, London” circa about  1810-183700b - Pair of Saw handled Flintlock Dueling pistols signed “Clark, Holborn, London” circa about 1810-183
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Pair of Saw handled Flintlock Dueling pistols signed “Clark, Holborn, London” circa about 1810-1830. The pair measure 18” overall with 12” medium
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Winchester Model ‘94 centennial rifle custom  high grade 26” barrel 30-30 caliber factory  ornamenta701 - Winchester Model ‘94 centennial rifle custom high grade 26” barrel 30-30 caliber factory ornamenta
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Winchester Model ‘94 centennial rifle custom high grade 26” barrel 30-30 caliber factory ornamentation, select wood checkered stock, half round hal
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown  shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke,  28” barrel, 702 - Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke, 28” barrel,
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke, 28” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #12414. This gun is in
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown  shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke,  28” barrel, 703 - Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke, 28” barrel,
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke, 28” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #105237. This gun is in
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Automated cane with figure of Adolf Hitler  mounted on top of grip decorated in silver on  select ha704 - Automated cane with figure of Adolf Hitler mounted on top of grip decorated in silver on select ha
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Automated cane with figure of Adolf Hitler mounted on top of grip decorated in silver on select hardwood shaft with silver tip. The cane measures
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Collectors quality antique Western American  Folk Art cane with grip showing figures of  cowboy on b705 - Collectors quality antique Western American Folk Art cane with grip showing figures of cowboy on b
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Collectors quality antique Western American Folk Art cane with grip showing figures of cowboy on bucking bronco attached to black horn (possible bu
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American Folk Art whaler's cane with carved  whale bone shaft and Marine ivory head made  from tooth706 - American Folk Art whaler's cane with carved whale bone shaft and Marine ivory head made from tooth
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American Folk Art whaler's cane with carved whale bone shaft and Marine ivory head made from tooth. Shows scrimshaw designs and word, "S...
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Impressive American Folk Art Cane probably  carved by Western cowboy in bunkhouse, circa  late 19th 707 - Impressive American Folk Art Cane probably carved by Western cowboy in bunkhouse, circa late 19th
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Impressive American Folk Art Cane probably carved by Western cowboy in bunkhouse, circa late 19th century to early 20th century. The grip portion
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Rare antique miniature arms display mounted  on board circa 19th century formerly Jerry  Trainlin’s 708 - Rare antique miniature arms display mounted on board circa 19th century formerly Jerry Trainlin’s
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Rare antique miniature arms display mounted on board circa 19th century formerly Jerry Trainlin’s miniature collection. The display features an ea
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J.H. Hall percussion military rifle, 54 cal.,  32-3/4” barrel, brown finish, wood stock,  sling swiv709 - J.H. Hall percussion military rifle, 54 cal., 32-3/4” barrel, brown finish, wood stock, sling swiv
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J.H. Hall percussion military rifle, 54 cal., 32-3/4” barrel, brown finish, wood stock, sling swivels, iron mountings, breech dated 1832. This gun
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Winchester Model 1895 takedown lever action  rifle in desirable .405 WCF cal., 24” round  barrel, bl710 - Winchester Model 1895 takedown lever action rifle in desirable .405 WCF cal., 24” round barrel, bl
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Winchester Model 1895 takedown lever action rifle in desirable .405 WCF cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #418664. This gun is in o
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Hall breech-loading percussion carbine by S.  North, .52 cal., 21” round barrel, “JH”  inspector’s m711 - Hall breech-loading percussion carbine by S. North, .52 cal., 21” round barrel, “JH” inspector’s m
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Hall breech-loading percussion carbine by S. North, .52 cal., 21” round barrel, “JH” inspector’s mark on left top side of receiver, wood stock, iro
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Original bronze of retriever fetching bird  signed Parton and dated 1993 on base numbered  4 of 12. 712 - Original bronze of retriever fetching bird signed Parton and dated 1993 on base numbered 4 of 12.
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Original bronze of retriever fetching bird signed Parton and dated 1993 on base numbered 4 of 12. Measures approx. 7” in height by 10” not includin
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Antique bronze bust of what may be South  African of note wearing hat and uniform of  Boer War Era. 713 - Antique bronze bust of what may be South African of note wearing hat and uniform of Boer War Era.
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Antique bronze bust of what may be South African of note wearing hat and uniform of Boer War Era. Signed and information in bronze on back but not
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Ammunition advertising display board showing  shotgun shells and printed Eley’s Sporting  Ammunition714 - Ammunition advertising display board showing shotgun shells and printed Eley’s Sporting Ammunition
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Ammunition advertising display board showing shotgun shells and printed Eley’s Sporting Ammunition Central-Fired Gas Tight Cartridge Cases. The dis
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Oil painting on board signed lower right Le  Blanc. (Lee Le Blanc 1913-1988). The painting  measures715 - Oil painting on board signed lower right Le Blanc. (Lee Le Blanc 1913-1988). The painting measures
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Oil painting on board signed lower right Le Blanc. (Lee Le Blanc 1913-1988). The painting measures approx. 23-1/2”x17-1/2” in excellent to mint con
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Watercolor on paper signed lower right  Killen. Approx. 22”x30” Bruce Killen is a  contemporary arti716 - Watercolor on paper signed lower right Killen. Approx. 22”x30” Bruce Killen is a contemporary arti
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Watercolor on paper signed lower right Killen. Approx. 22”x30” Bruce Killen is a contemporary artist recognized for his waterfowl and Wildlife rend
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Winchester Model 42, 410 gauge pump action  shot gun custom engraved and gold inlaid with  upgraded 717 - Winchester Model 42, 410 gauge pump action shot gun custom engraved and gold inlaid with upgraded
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Winchester Model 42, 410 gauge pump action shot gun custom engraved and gold inlaid with upgraded deluxe checkered wood stocks and carrying case, s
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Winchester Model 12, 28 gauge conversion and  upgrade with 28” barrel showing raised non  vent rib, 718 - Winchester Model 12, 28 gauge conversion and upgrade with 28” barrel showing raised non vent rib,
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Winchester Model 12, 28 gauge conversion and upgrade with 28” barrel showing raised non vent rib, full choke, serial #1643634. The gun shows a fac
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Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade O/U  shotgun, .20 gauge, 2-3/4” and 3” chambers,  26” ventilated r719 - Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade O/U shotgun, .20 gauge, 2-3/4” and 3” chambers, 26” ventilated r
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Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade O/U shotgun, .20 gauge, 2-3/4” and 3” chambers, 26” ventilated rib, single trigger auto ejector, serial #PK257144
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Early “High Card” portable gambling layout  marked “Geo. Mason & Co., 1847-1849 Market  St., Denver,720 - Early “High Card” portable gambling layout marked “Geo. Mason & Co., 1847-1849 Market St., Denver,
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Early “High Card” portable gambling layout marked “Geo. Mason & Co., 1847-1849 Market St., Denver, Colo.”, approx. 20” x 17” folded and appro...
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Interesting silver man’s ring marked  “Sterling” in the shape of a buffalo head  with green cut glas721 - Interesting silver man’s ring marked “Sterling” in the shape of a buffalo head with green cut glas
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Interesting silver man’s ring marked “Sterling” in the shape of a buffalo head with green cut glass eyes in an old wood display case with bone inla
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Starr four barrel pepperbox derringer, .32  cal., 2-3/4” barrels, brass frame, wood  grips, #NVSN. T722 - Starr four barrel pepperbox derringer, .32 cal., 2-3/4” barrels, brass frame, wood grips, #NVSN. T
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Starr four barrel pepperbox derringer, .32 cal., 2-3/4” barrels, brass frame, wood grips, #NVSN. This gun is in overall very good condition showing
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Remington-Elliot four shot derringer, .30  cal., 3-1/2” barrels, gutta percha grips,  #15484. This g723 - Remington-Elliot four shot derringer, .30 cal., 3-1/2” barrels, gutta percha grips, #15484. This g
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Remington-Elliot four shot derringer, .30 cal., 3-1/2” barrels, gutta percha grips, #15484. This gun is in overall very good condition showing an e
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Antique flintlock brass tinder lighter  approx. 7” overall and in very good condition  showing engra724 - Antique flintlock brass tinder lighter approx. 7” overall and in very good condition showing engra
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Antique flintlock brass tinder lighter approx. 7” overall and in very good condition showing engraving to top of frame, good action with small cand
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