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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Large Philadelphia derringer probably by  Slotter with Deringer markings on lock and  barrel. No “P”1212 - Large Philadelphia derringer probably by Slotter with Deringer markings on lock and barrel. No “P”
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Large Philadelphia derringer probably by Slotter with Deringer markings on lock and barrel. No “P” proof, seven (7) groove rifling and steel escutc
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Antique cane gun marked “E. Mayer” with  detachable shoulder stock circa 1870-1890’s,  approx 11mm s1213 - Antique cane gun marked “E. Mayer” with detachable shoulder stock circa 1870-1890’s, approx 11mm s
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Antique cane gun marked “E. Mayer” with detachable shoulder stock circa 1870-1890’s, approx 11mm smooth bore measuring 42-3/4” overall with stock a
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Indian Flintlock Axe/Pistol circa late 18th  to 19th century formally Keith Neal  collection picture1214 - Indian Flintlock Axe/Pistol circa late 18th to 19th century formally Keith Neal collection picture
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Indian Flintlock Axe/Pistol circa late 18th to 19th century formally Keith Neal collection pictured 191-192 “Blades & Barrels” by Gordon Fros...
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Flintlock sword/pistol with forged iron grip  in Central European styling, circa late 18th  to early1215 - Flintlock sword/pistol with forged iron grip in Central European styling, circa late 18th to early
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Flintlock sword/pistol with forged iron grip in Central European styling, circa late 18th to early 19th century. The sword shows approx 4-7/8” can
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Flintlock boar sword with forged steel grip  probably German, circa late 18th century and  right sid1216 - Flintlock boar sword with forged steel grip probably German, circa late 18th century and right sid
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Flintlock boar sword with forged steel grip probably German, circa late 18th century and right side of barrel marked “L.R.” with lightly engraved b
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Indian matchlock combination battle axe and  dagger with silver inlay and brass accents.  Refer “Var1218 - Indian matchlock combination battle axe and dagger with silver inlay and brass accents. Refer “Var
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Indian matchlock combination battle axe and dagger with silver inlay and brass accents. Refer “Vari-Type Firearms” by F. Theodore Dexter featuring
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Frank Wesson 32 rim fire caliber over and  under derringer with brass frame, wood grips,  no serial 1219 - Frank Wesson 32 rim fire caliber over and under derringer with brass frame, wood grips, no serial
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Frank Wesson 32 rim fire caliber over and under derringer with brass frame, wood grips, no serial number visible. The pistol remains in good condi
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Mitrailleuse 32 cal extra short rim fire palm  squeezer by Francaise D’Armes of St. Etienne  with et1220 - Mitrailleuse 32 cal extra short rim fire palm squeezer by Francaise D’Armes of St. Etienne with et
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Mitrailleuse 32 cal extra short rim fire palm squeezer by Francaise D’Armes of St. Etienne with etched checkerboard and “X”pattern, nickel plated w
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Hopkins & Allen 22 cal vest pocket derringer,  nickel plated with medallion pearl grips in  good con1221 - Hopkins & Allen 22 cal vest pocket derringer, nickel plated with medallion pearl grips in good con
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Hopkins & Allen 22 cal vest pocket derringer, nickel plated with medallion pearl grips in good condition serial #552 in its original cardboar...
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Colt 1860 Army 44 cal percussion revolver,  early 4 screw civilian production with  varnished wood g1222 - Colt 1860 Army 44 cal percussion revolver, early 4 screw civilian production with varnished wood g
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Colt 1860 Army 44 cal percussion revolver, early 4 screw civilian production with varnished wood grips and silvered straps #4040. The metal surfac
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Frank Wesson over/under .22 caliber vest  pocket derringer. Serial #1861. The derringer  remains in 1223 - Frank Wesson over/under .22 caliber vest pocket derringer. Serial #1861. The derringer remains in
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Frank Wesson over/under .22 caliber vest pocket derringer. Serial #1861. The derringer remains in good to very good condition. The barrel shows goo
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Henry Deringer (peanut sized) percussion  pistol showing 1 5/16” octagon barrel of .41  caliber with1224 - Henry Deringer (peanut sized) percussion pistol showing 1 5/16” octagon barrel of .41 caliber with
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Henry Deringer (peanut sized) percussion pistol showing 1 5/16” octagon barrel of .41 caliber with 7 groove rifling. The engraved German silver mou
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Cigar style cased rim fire revolver marked on  cyl “rim fire pistol 230 Ely’s cartridge  1873”.  The1225 - Cigar style cased rim fire revolver marked on cyl “rim fire pistol 230 Ely’s cartridge 1873”. The
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Cigar style cased rim fire revolver marked on cyl “rim fire pistol 230 Ely’s cartridge 1873”. The pistol is DA with folding trigger, measures 5-1/
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Early Italian style flintlock pocket size  pistol with unusual brass lock, barrel and  mounts, circa1225a - Early Italian style flintlock pocket size pistol with unusual brass lock, barrel and mounts, circa
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Early Italian style flintlock pocket size pistol with unusual brass lock, barrel and mounts, circa 1650. The pistol measures 10” overall with two s
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Original case for First Model Manhattan .22  cal., 7-shot revolver with never seen paper  label on b1225b - Original case for First Model Manhattan .22 cal., 7-shot revolver with never seen paper label on b
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Original case for First Model Manhattan .22 cal., 7-shot revolver with never seen paper label on bottom of box showing picture of this Manhattan wi
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Remington New Model single action Rollin  White patent cartridge conversion, .46 cal.,  8” octagon b1226 - Remington New Model single action Rollin White patent cartridge conversion, .46 cal., 8” octagon b
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Remington New Model single action Rollin White patent cartridge conversion, .46 cal., 8” octagon barrel, brown patina, brass trigger guard, wood gr
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Colt Camp Perry single shot target pistol,  engraved, .22LR cal., single action only,  8-1/4” barrel1227 - Colt Camp Perry single shot target pistol, engraved, .22LR cal., single action only, 8-1/4” barrel
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Colt Camp Perry single shot target pistol, engraved, .22LR cal., single action only, 8-1/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medallion grips, #2
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Over and under mule ear percussion plains  rifle marked "B. Losey" who was from Motts  Corners, N.Y.1228 - Over and under mule ear percussion plains rifle marked "B. Losey" who was from Motts Corners, N.Y.
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Over and under mule ear percussion plains rifle marked "B. Losey" who was from Motts Corners, N.Y. circa about 1840-1850's. The ar...
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U.S. Militia Officers sword with Roman helmet  pommel and star at center of cross guard  with fluted1229 - U.S. Militia Officers sword with Roman helmet pommel and star at center of cross guard with fluted
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U.S. Militia Officers sword with Roman helmet pommel and star at center of cross guard with fluted bone carved grip and engraved brass scabbard. B
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Noel System DA 32 extra short rim fire  caliber Turret type revolving magazine  pistol, silver plate1230 - Noel System DA 32 extra short rim fire caliber Turret type revolving magazine pistol, silver plate
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Noel System DA 32 extra short rim fire caliber Turret type revolving magazine pistol, silver plated finish numbered 120 on butt. The pistol measur
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Wheelock Trap Gun with German styling and  makers mark on lock circa about 1600-1650.   Refer “Firea1231 - Wheelock Trap Gun with German styling and makers mark on lock circa about 1600-1650. Refer “Firea
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Wheelock Trap Gun with German styling and makers mark on lock circa about 1600-1650. Refer “Firearms Curiuosa” by Winant pg. 113. The gun measure
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Sharps New Model conversion to 50-70  cartridge in good to very good condition,  serial #C7406.  The1232 - Sharps New Model conversion to 50-70 cartridge in good to very good condition, serial #C7406. The
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Sharps New Model conversion to 50-70 cartridge in good to very good condition, serial #C7406. The barrel retrains 30-50% blue turning brown with n
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Antique European cane gun with 6 shot 5.5 mm,  DA pepperbox type revolver with folding  trigger and 1233 - Antique European cane gun with 6 shot 5.5 mm, DA pepperbox type revolver with folding trigger and
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Antique European cane gun with 6 shot 5.5 mm, DA pepperbox type revolver with folding trigger and attached spike type dagger. The revolver shows a
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Remington cane gun made on 1858 patent of  J.F. Thomas in 22 rim fire cal showing cast  brass deluxe1234 - Remington cane gun made on 1858 patent of J.F. Thomas in 22 rim fire cal showing cast brass deluxe
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Remington cane gun made on 1858 patent of J.F. Thomas in 22 rim fire cal showing cast brass deluxe grip period inscribed in script letters “C.H. Pl
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Germanic boar hunting type sword with  Flintlock pistol attached circa late 18th to  19th century.  1235 - Germanic boar hunting type sword with Flintlock pistol attached circa late 18th to 19th century.
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Germanic boar hunting type sword with Flintlock pistol attached circa late 18th to 19th century. The sword measures 28-1/2” overall with 23” blade
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Pin-fire knife pistol showing German proofs  circa 1850-1860’s.  The piece measures  24-3/4” overall1236 - Pin-fire knife pistol showing German proofs circa 1850-1860’s. The piece measures 24-3/4” overall
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Pin-fire knife pistol showing German proofs circa 1850-1860’s. The piece measures 24-3/4” overall with 18-3/4” blade, barrel approx 2-1/2” in 7.5m
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Interesting walking stick with concealed  Flintlock pistol in rear compartment and  antler front end1236a - Interesting walking stick with concealed Flintlock pistol in rear compartment and antler front end
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Interesting walking stick with concealed Flintlock pistol in rear compartment and antler front end which could also be used as a weapon or spear.
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Miner’s axe with Flintlock pistol and  ornately engraved and pierced brass head on  long inlaid shaf1237 - Miner’s axe with Flintlock pistol and ornately engraved and pierced brass head on long inlaid shaf
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Miner’s axe with Flintlock pistol and ornately engraved and pierced brass head on long inlaid shaft. Refer “Blades & Barrels” by Gordon Fros...
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U.S. Model 1819 Hall breech loading Flintlock  rifle 2nd type marked “J.H. Hall, H. Ferry,  U.S., 181238 - U.S. Model 1819 Hall breech loading Flintlock rifle 2nd type marked “J.H. Hall, H. Ferry, U.S., 18
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U.S. Model 1819 Hall breech loading Flintlock rifle 2nd type marked “J.H. Hall, H. Ferry, U.S., 1837” with all features as standard on this issue.
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American eagle head Officers sword with  fluted bone grip circa 1820’s-1840’s  including original sc1239 - American eagle head Officers sword with fluted bone grip circa 1820’s-1840’s including original sc
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American eagle head Officers sword with fluted bone grip circa 1820’s-1840’s including original scabbard missing its tip. The sword measures 33-1/2
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U.S. marked saber by N. Star in good  condition with scabbard, hilt dated 1821. The  blade is in ver1240 - U.S. marked saber by N. Star in good condition with scabbard, hilt dated 1821. The blade is in ver
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U.S. marked saber by N. Star in good condition with scabbard, hilt dated 1821. The blade is in very good condition showing sharp markings, slight s
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Percussion belt buckle gun with lanyard  firing device displayed in glass case and  this particular 1241 - Percussion belt buckle gun with lanyard firing device displayed in glass case and this particular
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Percussion belt buckle gun with lanyard firing device displayed in glass case and this particular example pictured pg. 152 “Firearms Curiousa” by W
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British 3rd Model Brown Bess 75 caliber,  39-1/4” barrel, 55-1/8” overall showing tower  mark at rea1242 - British 3rd Model Brown Bess 75 caliber, 39-1/4” barrel, 55-1/8” overall showing tower mark at rea
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British 3rd Model Brown Bess 75 caliber, 39-1/4” barrel, 55-1/8” overall showing tower mark at rear of lock, “G.R” and Broad head proofs with bayon
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Unmarked American under hammer percussion  cane gun circa 1830-50’s similar to Allen or  Bacon in de1243 - Unmarked American under hammer percussion cane gun circa 1830-50’s similar to Allen or Bacon in de
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Unmarked American under hammer percussion cane gun circa 1830-50’s similar to Allen or Bacon in design and numbered “61”. The gun measures 31-1/4”
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U.S. Engineers style sword by W.H. Horstmann  & Sons of Philadelphia with brass three (3)  branch gu1244 - U.S. Engineers style sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia with brass three (3) branch gu
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U.S. Engineers style sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia with brass three (3) branch guard showing star on thumb piece and single ...
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Remington Hepburn No. 3 single shot Sporting  rifle, .32 cal., 28” octagon barrel, blue and  case ha1245 - Remington Hepburn No. 3 single shot Sporting rifle, .32 cal., 28” octagon barrel, blue and case ha
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Remington Hepburn No. 3 single shot Sporting rifle, .32 cal., 28” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered wood butt stock, #5416.
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Norwegian Rolling Block rifle, 12.7mm cal.,  37-1/2” barrel with integral bayonet lug on  right side1246 - Norwegian Rolling Block rifle, 12.7mm cal., 37-1/2” barrel with integral bayonet lug on right side
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Norwegian Rolling Block rifle, 12.7mm cal., 37-1/2” barrel with integral bayonet lug on right side at muzzle; wood stocks, sling swivels, cleaning
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Inscribed Remington New Model Pocket  revolver, .32RF factory conversion to  cartridge, 3-1/2” octag1247 - Inscribed Remington New Model Pocket revolver, .32RF factory conversion to cartridge, 3-1/2” octag
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Inscribed Remington New Model Pocket revolver, .32RF factory conversion to cartridge, 3-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #14452 with p
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Scroll engraved U.S. inspected Remington New  Model Army percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8”  octagon 1248 - Scroll engraved U.S. inspected Remington New Model Army percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8” octagon
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Scroll engraved U.S. inspected Remington New Model Army percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8” octagon barrel with D and R inspectors stamps on left and
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High quality European percussion knife pistol  mounted with shell, bone, and horn grip  scales, circ1249 - High quality European percussion knife pistol mounted with shell, bone, and horn grip scales, circ
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High quality European percussion knife pistol mounted with shell, bone, and horn grip scales, circa about 1860. The barrel portion measures 3-1/2”
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Reid (my friend) knuckle duster in 22  caliber, serial #7494, frame period script  engraved with “do1250 - Reid (my friend) knuckle duster in 22 caliber, serial #7494, frame period script engraved with “do
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Reid (my friend) knuckle duster in 22 caliber, serial #7494, frame period script engraved with “dot” letters “M.E. Dean” The derringer remains in o
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Composite broad sword comprising of 17th  century Spanish blade showing engraved  slogans with early1250a - Composite broad sword comprising of 17th century Spanish blade showing engraved slogans with early
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Composite broad sword comprising of 17th century Spanish blade showing engraved slogans with early guard and 19th century “bumpy” carved bone grip.
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Flintlock powder tester converted to  percussion, originally circa early 19th  century and English s1250b - Flintlock powder tester converted to percussion, originally circa early 19th century and English s
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Flintlock powder tester converted to percussion, originally circa early 19th century and English style. The piece measures approx. 6” across with s
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Small pewter body pistol flask,  circa mid  19th century. Type found with derringers and  small fram1251 - Small pewter body pistol flask, circa mid 19th century. Type found with derringers and small fram
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Small pewter body pistol flask, circa mid 19th century. Type found with derringers and small framed revolvers of the 1850's era. The flask ...
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Bag shaped powder flask with ribbed decorated  embossed body, circa mid 19th century for  shotgun.  1252 - Bag shaped powder flask with ribbed decorated embossed body, circa mid 19th century for shotgun.
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Bag shaped powder flask with ribbed decorated embossed body, circa mid 19th century for shotgun. The flask measures 7-1/4" from tip to end ...
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James Dixon & Sons Sheffield marked mid 19th  century shotgun flask with plain body and 4  stage cha1253 - James Dixon & Sons Sheffield marked mid 19th century shotgun flask with plain body and 4 stage cha
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James Dixon & Sons Sheffield marked mid 19th century shotgun flask with plain body and 4 stage charger graduated from 2-1/4 to 3 drams of pow...
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Embossed pistol sized powder flask with leaf  design for small framed pistol circa about  1850.  The1254 - Embossed pistol sized powder flask with leaf design for small framed pistol circa about 1850. The
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Embossed pistol sized powder flask with leaf design for small framed pistol circa about 1850. The flask measures approx. 5" form tip to end...
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Contemporary carved powder horn in American  18th century style showing a carved horn  compartment i1255 - Contemporary carved powder horn in American 18th century style showing a carved horn compartment i
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Contemporary carved powder horn in American 18th century style showing a carved horn compartment in plug which hinges up to reveal compass and is d
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