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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Winchester Model 62A pump action 22 short  caliber gallery type rifle, like new in  original box, se725 - Winchester Model 62A pump action 22 short caliber gallery type rifle, like new in original box, se
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Winchester Model 62A pump action 22 short caliber gallery type rifle, like new in original box, serial #407808. The rifle shows 99% plus original
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Pair of 18th century center hammer Flintlock  holster size pistols signed “Hodgson & Co.”  the pisto725a - Pair of 18th century center hammer Flintlock holster size pistols signed “Hodgson & Co.” the pisto
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Pair of 18th century center hammer Flintlock holster size pistols signed “Hodgson & Co.” the pistols measure approx 12-1/2” overall with 6-1/...
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18th century Italian Flintlock pistol signed  “Banchi” with chiseled steel mounts and  barrel marked725b - 18th century Italian Flintlock pistol signed “Banchi” with chiseled steel mounts and barrel marked
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18th century Italian Flintlock pistol signed “Banchi” with chiseled steel mounts and barrel marked “L. Lazarino”. The pistol measures 12-1/2” ove
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Engraved Belgian DA revolver marked “BRITISH  BULL-DOG” on top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/2”  barrel, nick726 - Engraved Belgian DA revolver marked “BRITISH BULL-DOG” on top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nick
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Engraved Belgian DA revolver marked “BRITISH BULL-DOG” on top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #19844. T
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BRITISH BULL DOG-marked DA revolver, .41  cal., 2-1/2” barrel, period engraved, nickel  finish, beau727 - BRITISH BULL DOG-marked DA revolver, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, period engraved, nickel finish, beau
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BRITISH BULL DOG-marked DA revolver, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, period engraved, nickel finish, beautiful iridescent pearl grips, #NVSN. This gun is
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Belgian-proofed large frame DA revolver with  rare marking on top strap “CALIFORNIA  BULL-DOG, .41 c728 - Belgian-proofed large frame DA revolver with rare marking on top strap “CALIFORNIA BULL-DOG, .41 c
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Belgian-proofed large frame DA revolver with rare marking on top strap “CALIFORNIA BULL-DOG, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, fancy molded f
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Patent Model or Salesman’s sample miniature  plow marked “The Bissell Chilled Plow, South  bend, Ind729 - Patent Model or Salesman’s sample miniature plow marked “The Bissell Chilled Plow, South bend, Ind
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Patent Model or Salesman’s sample miniature plow marked “The Bissell Chilled Plow, South bend, Ind.” with patent mark February 24th 1885. The mini
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German Walther P-38 ac 41 marked semi-auto  pistol, 9mm cal., 5” barrel, nazi proofed,  military blu730 - German Walther P-38 ac 41 marked semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 5” barrel, nazi proofed, military blu
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German Walther P-38 ac 41 marked semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 5” barrel, nazi proofed, military blue finish, brown plastic grips, #4043 (all matchin
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Professionally framed and matted large movie  poster advertising “Chisum” starring the  legendary Jo731 - Professionally framed and matted large movie poster advertising “Chisum” starring the legendary Jo
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Professionally framed and matted large movie poster advertising “Chisum” starring the legendary John Wayne and co-starring Ben Johnson, Forrest Tuc
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Old sealed full wood box of “Clipper Chew  Plug” tobacco, approx. 7” x 13” x 3” with red  and white 732 - Old sealed full wood box of “Clipper Chew Plug” tobacco, approx. 7” x 13” x 3” with red and white
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Old sealed full wood box of “Clipper Chew Plug” tobacco, approx. 7” x 13” x 3” with red and white lettering on lid and sides of dovetailed box in o
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Dixon & Sons antique leather shotgun ball  flask with metal neck in overall fair to good  condition 733 - Dixon & Sons antique leather shotgun ball flask with metal neck in overall fair to good condition
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Dixon & Sons antique leather shotgun ball flask with metal neck in overall fair to good condition showing wear and some re-stitching. Est.: ...
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Gambler’s dice lot in leatherette covered  carry case with metal vice to mark and “load”  dice; over734 - Gambler’s dice lot in leatherette covered carry case with metal vice to mark and “load” dice; over
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Gambler’s dice lot in leatherette covered carry case with metal vice to mark and “load” dice; over 150 older dice of various vintage and style; som
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Interesting gambling collectible iron chip  “branding iron” set up to “brand”  heart  shapes; overal735 - Interesting gambling collectible iron chip “branding iron” set up to “brand” heart shapes; overal
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Interesting gambling collectible iron chip “branding iron” set up to “brand” heart shapes; overall good condition with a heavy dark patina on meta
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Lot of four birdseye maple boxes full of  colored faro chips, each box lid inlaid with  a suit type 736 - Lot of four birdseye maple boxes full of colored faro chips, each box lid inlaid with a suit type
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Lot of four birdseye maple boxes full of colored faro chips, each box lid inlaid with a suit type (clubs, diamonds, spades and hearts); boxes are f
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Lot of two boxes of early playing cards, both  by Steamboat, one the 999 Model set of  cards, the ot737 - Lot of two boxes of early playing cards, both by Steamboat, one the 999 Model set of cards, the ot
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Lot of two boxes of early playing cards, both by Steamboat, one the 999 Model set of cards, the other a No. 0 Model set; the “999” box and cards ar
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U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock pistol by S. North  in 54 cal smooth bore, all features as  standard issue738 - U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock pistol by S. North in 54 cal smooth bore, all features as standard issue
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U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock pistol by S. North in 54 cal smooth bore, all features as standard issue on this model with larger dye stamps of name and
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French Gaulois #3, 32 extra short rim fire  palm squeezer by “Armes et Cycles of St.  Etienne” fully739 - French Gaulois #3, 32 extra short rim fire palm squeezer by “Armes et Cycles of St. Etienne” fully
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French Gaulois #3, 32 extra short rim fire palm squeezer by “Armes et Cycles of St. Etienne” fully engraved, etched and blued in floral patterns wi
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Six shot hand revolved pepperbox pistol of  Swedish origin attributed to Engstrom and  incorrectly i740 - Six shot hand revolved pepperbox pistol of Swedish origin attributed to Engstrom and incorrectly i
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Six shot hand revolved pepperbox pistol of Swedish origin attributed to Engstrom and incorrectly identified by old collectors as “Darling”. Refer
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Double barrel Flintlock all metal pocket  sized pistol signed “Segalas, London” made  for continenta741 - Double barrel Flintlock all metal pocket sized pistol signed “Segalas, London” made for continenta
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Double barrel Flintlock all metal pocket sized pistol signed “Segalas, London” made for continental sale infringing on British gun makers reputatio
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4 BBL tap-action flintlock pistol with all  brass construction and birds eye maple stock  possibly A742 - 4 BBL tap-action flintlock pistol with all brass construction and birds eye maple stock possibly A
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4 BBL tap-action flintlock pistol with all brass construction and birds eye maple stock possibly American. This pocket size flint is 40 plus calibe
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Flintlock Eprouvette or powder tester circa  18th century with pistol style grip and butt  cap.  Als743 - Flintlock Eprouvette or powder tester circa 18th century with pistol style grip and butt cap. Als
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Flintlock Eprouvette or powder tester circa 18th century with pistol style grip and butt cap. Also the tester shows a trigger guard and side plate
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U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock pistol in 54 cal  marked “R. Johnson, 1841”.  The pistol  remains in origi744 - U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock pistol in 54 cal marked “R. Johnson, 1841”. The pistol remains in origi
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U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock pistol in 54 cal marked “R. Johnson, 1841”. The pistol remains in original good to very good condition with some light t
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Pettingill 34 cal belt revolver with iron  frame #418, One of 650 made late 1850. See  Flayderman 7A745 - Pettingill 34 cal belt revolver with iron frame #418, One of 650 made late 1850. See Flayderman 7A
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Pettingill 34 cal belt revolver with iron frame #418, One of 650 made late 1850. See Flayderman 7A 078. The revolver remains in good condition with
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Original oil painting on canvas showing  landing ducks signed lower right Crowe.  Approximately 25”x746 - Original oil painting on canvas showing landing ducks signed lower right Crowe. Approximately 25”x
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Original oil painting on canvas showing landing ducks signed lower right Crowe. Approximately 25”x37” no condition problems, near mint, frame shows
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Oil painting on board signed lower right  Smallwood. The painting measures approx.  18”x24” conditio747 - Oil painting on board signed lower right Smallwood. The painting measures approx. 18”x24” conditio
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Oil painting on board signed lower right Smallwood. The painting measures approx. 18”x24” condition is excellent and nicely framed. Kenneth Smallwo
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Original gouache on board entitled “Morning”  signed lower right by Russ Johnson. From  Robert E. Pe748 - Original gouache on board entitled “Morning” signed lower right by Russ Johnson. From Robert E. Pe
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Original gouache on board entitled “Morning” signed lower right by Russ Johnson. From Robert E. Petersen water fowl art collection. Size is 24” x 3
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Original bronze entitled “The Chadwick Ram,  worlds record Stone’s Sheep” signed Clark  Bronson numb749 - Original bronze entitled “The Chadwick Ram, worlds record Stone’s Sheep” signed Clark Bronson numb
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Original bronze entitled “The Chadwick Ram, worlds record Stone’s Sheep” signed Clark Bronson numbered 11 of 150 dated 1983. Measures approx. 16” i
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Original signed Western bronze by Ernest  Berke entitled “Blackfoot Tracker” numbered  37 0f 50 appr750 - Original signed Western bronze by Ernest Berke entitled “Blackfoot Tracker” numbered 37 0f 50 appr
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Original signed Western bronze by Ernest Berke entitled “Blackfoot Tracker” numbered 37 0f 50 approx. measures 15-1/2” in height by 17-1/2” across
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Colt Model 1908 25ACP cal, pocket auto fully  and finely scroll engraved with flush gold  inlays sur751 - Colt Model 1908 25ACP cal, pocket auto fully and finely scroll engraved with flush gold inlays sur
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Colt Model 1908 25ACP cal, pocket auto fully and finely scroll engraved with flush gold inlays surrounding the engraving and (gray ghost) colored c
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Hopkins & Allen 22 short cal vest pocket  Derringer, nickel plated, factory engraved,  medallion pea752 - Hopkins & Allen 22 short cal vest pocket Derringer, nickel plated, factory engraved, medallion pea
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Hopkins & Allen 22 short cal vest pocket Derringer, nickel plated, factory engraved, medallion pearl grips number 274. The derringer remains...
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Original oil painting on board signed lower  left Russ Johnson showing colorful and well  detailed d753 - Original oil painting on board signed lower left Russ Johnson showing colorful and well detailed d
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Original oil painting on board signed lower left Russ Johnson showing colorful and well detailed ducks courting with pleasing expressions. The pain
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Original oil painting on board signed lower  right Russ Johnson. Approx. 15”x30” in mint  condition,754 - Original oil painting on board signed lower right Russ Johnson. Approx. 15”x30” in mint condition,
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Original oil painting on board signed lower right Russ Johnson. Approx. 15”x30” in mint condition, nicely framed. From the Estate of Robert E. Pete
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Winchester Model 42, 410 gauge pump action  shotgun with 28” barrel, full choked serial  #65671.  Th755 - Winchester Model 42, 410 gauge pump action shotgun with 28” barrel, full choked serial #65671. Th
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Winchester Model 42, 410 gauge pump action shotgun with 28” barrel, full choked serial #65671. The gun remains in original very good plus conditio
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Colt Model 1851 percussion revolver, .36  cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel, blue and case  hardened finis756 - Colt Model 1851 percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finis
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Colt Model 1851 percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #104138. This gun is in overall ve
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Lot of military relics of Colonel Nathaniel  P. Ward III. This large grouping of items  spans from W757 - Lot of military relics of Colonel Nathaniel P. Ward III. This large grouping of items spans from W
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Lot of military relics of Colonel Nathaniel P. Ward III. This large grouping of items spans from WW II to the early advisory period of Vietnam. Dur
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High art German Shutzen rifle on Aydt style  action in 8x15x46r caliber with 30” fluted  barrel show758 - High art German Shutzen rifle on Aydt style action in 8x15x46r caliber with 30” fluted barrel show
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High art German Shutzen rifle on Aydt style action in 8x15x46r caliber with 30” fluted barrel showing makers mark of Archer at breech with beautifu
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19th century Museum quality copy of  magnificent Russian helmet showing  “Elkington” mark and Depart759 - 19th century Museum quality copy of magnificent Russian helmet showing “Elkington” mark and Depart
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19th century Museum quality copy of magnificent Russian helmet showing “Elkington” mark and Department of Science and art logo probably authorized
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Winchester  Model 12, 28 gauge conversion  showing 26” modified choked  barrel with 12  round post f760 - Winchester Model 12, 28 gauge conversion showing 26” modified choked barrel with 12 round post f
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Winchester Model 12, 28 gauge conversion showing 26” modified choked barrel with 12 round post factory style ventilated rib, factory style checke
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Winchester Model 12 custom upgraded and  engraved pump action shotgun in 12 gauge with  26” skeet ma761 - Winchester Model 12 custom upgraded and engraved pump action shotgun in 12 gauge with 26” skeet ma
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Winchester Model 12 custom upgraded and engraved pump action shotgun in 12 gauge with 26” skeet marked barrel choked WS1 showing factory raised and
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Custom stocked Sako RIIHIMAKI 222 caliber  bolt action rifle with factory 24" standard  weight barre762 - Custom stocked Sako RIIHIMAKI 222 caliber bolt action rifle with factory 24" standard weight barre
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Custom stocked Sako RIIHIMAKI 222 caliber bolt action rifle with factory 24" standard weight barrel, serial #46567 made in Finland. The sto...
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Anschutz Model 1700 22 hornet caliber bolt  action rifle, serial #1343012 made in West  Germany. Fin763 - Anschutz Model 1700 22 hornet caliber bolt action rifle, serial #1343012 made in West Germany. Fin
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Anschutz Model 1700 22 hornet caliber bolt action rifle, serial #1343012 made in West Germany. Fine to excellent original condition. 98-99% slight
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Colt New Frontier SAA revolver, .44-40 cal.,  4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  smooth 764 - Colt New Frontier SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, smooth
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Colt New Frontier SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, smooth wood medallion grips, #15441NF in factory wood gr
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Winchester Model 1894 short-rifle 25/35  caliber,  20” octagon barrel, full magazine,  rifle butt, s765 - Winchester Model 1894 short-rifle 25/35 caliber, 20” octagon barrel, full magazine, rifle butt, s
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Winchester Model 1894 short-rifle 25/35 caliber, 20” octagon barrel, full magazine, rifle butt, serial # 881801. The rifle shows approx 90-95% ori
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Cased M. Spencer pepperbox percussion pistol,  .36 cal., 6-shot 3” barrels, blue and case  hardened 766 - Cased M. Spencer pepperbox percussion pistol, .36 cal., 6-shot 3” barrels, blue and case hardened
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Cased M. Spencer pepperbox percussion pistol, .36 cal., 6-shot 3” barrels, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #NVSN. This gun is in overall
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Cased Edward Bond percussion pepperbox  pistol, six barrel .36 cal., case hardened  finish on barrel767 - Cased Edward Bond percussion pepperbox pistol, six barrel .36 cal., case hardened finish on barrel
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Cased Edward Bond percussion pepperbox pistol, six barrel .36 cal., case hardened finish on barrels, engraved frame with silvery toned patina, delu
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Cased Tranter’s patent percussion revolver,  .36 cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish,  engraved frame a768 - Cased Tranter’s patent percussion revolver, .36 cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, engraved frame a
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Cased Tranter’s patent percussion revolver, .36 cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, engraved frame and rammer, checkered wood grips, #19577. This gun
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Original bronze titled “Charlie” by Joe  Beeler numbered 42 of 100. The bronze  portrays Charlie Dye769 - Original bronze titled “Charlie” by Joe Beeler numbered 42 of 100. The bronze portrays Charlie Dye
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Original bronze titled “Charlie” by Joe Beeler numbered 42 of 100. The bronze portrays Charlie Dye cowboy artist who was a close friend of Joe Beel
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Excellent original bronze of duck signed by  Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 75. The bronze  measures ap770 - Excellent original bronze of duck signed by Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 75. The bronze measures ap
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Excellent original bronze of duck signed by Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 75. The bronze measures approx. 18-1/2” in height not including marble base
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel,  blue and case hardened finish, faux pearl  medallion gr771 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, faux pearl medallion gr
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, faux pearl medallion grips with extra pair of checkered black hard rubbe
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4”  barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  checkered black hard772 - Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber eagle grips, #S12686A with factory two-pi
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