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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Brass pepperbox pistol of Swedish mfg.  attributed to J.Engstrom and originally  incorrectly identif1257 - Brass pepperbox pistol of Swedish mfg. attributed to J.Engstrom and originally incorrectly identif
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Brass pepperbox pistol of Swedish mfg. attributed to J.Engstrom and originally incorrectly identified as “Darling” by early collectors. Refer Fla
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-1262 NO LOT1258 - -1262 NO LOT
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Churchill Premier 25, 12 gauge S x S shotgun  with 25” barrels in luggage case with  accessories, se1263 - Churchill Premier 25, 12 gauge S x S shotgun with 25” barrels in luggage case with accessories, se
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Churchill Premier 25, 12 gauge S x S shotgun with 25” barrels in luggage case with accessories, serial #8252. The gun is off set for right hand sh
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Belgium Browning auto 5, 12 gauge, 3” magnum  with 30” barrel, modified choked, serial  #7V8379 in v1264 - Belgium Browning auto 5, 12 gauge, 3” magnum with 30” barrel, modified choked, serial #7V8379 in v
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Belgium Browning auto 5, 12 gauge, 3” magnum with 30” barrel, modified choked, serial #7V8379 in very good condition retaining 85-95% original blue
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19th century American style powder horn of  large proportions with well carved neck  inlaid with pea1265 - 19th century American style powder horn of large proportions with well carved neck inlaid with pea
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19th century American style powder horn of large proportions with well carved neck inlaid with pearl, original strap and plug. The flask measures
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Ithaca SKB Model 600, 20 gauge O/U shotgun  with 3” magnum chamber, single trigger, auto  ejector, v1266 - Ithaca SKB Model 600, 20 gauge O/U shotgun with 3” magnum chamber, single trigger, auto ejector, v
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Ithaca SKB Model 600, 20 gauge O/U shotgun with 3” magnum chamber, single trigger, auto ejector, ventilated rib, decorated frame with satin finish,
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German hunting sword with fancy etched blade  and stag grip circa early to mid 19th  century.  The b1267 - German hunting sword with fancy etched blade and stag grip circa early to mid 19th century. The b
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German hunting sword with fancy etched blade and stag grip circa early to mid 19th century. The blade is nicely etched with stags, German hunter,
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1st Model Luftwaffe dagger from Nazi Era,  blade shows “David Malach” maker’s mark with  small proof1268 - 1st Model Luftwaffe dagger from Nazi Era, blade shows “David Malach” maker’s mark with small proof
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1st Model Luftwaffe dagger from Nazi Era, blade shows “David Malach” maker’s mark with small proof and blade is fine to excellent with just slight
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Spanish made side lock shotgun with SxS  barrels marked “Winton Nitro proof “.  The  gun shows 27-3/1269 - Spanish made side lock shotgun with SxS barrels marked “Winton Nitro proof “. The gun shows 27-3/
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Spanish made side lock shotgun with SxS barrels marked “Winton Nitro proof “. The gun shows 27-3/4” barrels choked modified right and full left wi
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Clipped point Civil War era bowie knife  marked “Jonas Lutz Celebrated Cutlery”; 13”  overall with 71270 - Clipped point Civil War era bowie knife marked “Jonas Lutz Celebrated Cutlery”; 13” overall with 7
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Clipped point Civil War era bowie knife marked “Jonas Lutz Celebrated Cutlery”; 13” overall with 7-3/4” blade and stag grip; iron guard with German
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Spearpoint Dirk knife marked, XLNT on blade  and engraved, “Celebrated Dirk Knife”,  inscripted with1271 - Spearpoint Dirk knife marked, XLNT on blade and engraved, “Celebrated Dirk Knife”, inscripted with
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Spearpoint Dirk knife marked, XLNT on blade and engraved, “Celebrated Dirk Knife”, inscripted with makers stamp on Ricasso, Wragg, Sheffield Island
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Variant pattern U.S. Civil War Officer’s  sword of Solingen Mfg with pierced iron guard  showing Ame1272 - Variant pattern U.S. Civil War Officer’s sword of Solingen Mfg with pierced iron guard showing Ame
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Variant pattern U.S. Civil War Officer’s sword of Solingen Mfg with pierced iron guard showing American Eagle and original scabbard; very good over
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1860 Artillery sabre by Ames with D.R.  inspection and 1863 date; the hilt is marked  “22”. The Ames1273 - 1860 Artillery sabre by Ames with D.R. inspection and 1863 date; the hilt is marked “22”. The Ames
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1860 Artillery sabre by Ames with D.R. inspection and 1863 date; the hilt is marked “22”. The Ames marking is very light and not visible without ma
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Large dirk marked “Venture-Slater Brothers,  Sheffield” with etched blade “For Use or  Defense”; 6-11274 - Large dirk marked “Venture-Slater Brothers, Sheffield” with etched blade “For Use or Defense”; 6-1
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Large dirk marked “Venture-Slater Brothers, Sheffield” with etched blade “For Use or Defense”; 6-1/2” blade, 11-1/4” overall; silver mounted with p
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French Mitraleuse twenty (20) shot double  action military revolver approximately 11.5mm  made to mo1275 - French Mitraleuse twenty (20) shot double action military revolver approximately 11.5mm made to mo
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French Mitraleuse twenty (20) shot double action military revolver approximately 11.5mm made to mount in bow of small boat into a bracket made for
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English percussion belt pistol signed  “Holland” on lock, circa 1850s-60s. The  pistol measures 12” 1275a - English percussion belt pistol signed “Holland” on lock, circa 1850s-60s. The pistol measures 12”
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English percussion belt pistol signed “Holland” on lock, circa 1850s-60s. The pistol measures 12” overall with 6” barrel of approx. .58 caliber smo
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Late 18th to early 19th century painting of  British soldier with musket in old period  frame measur1275b - Late 18th to early 19th century painting of British soldier with musket in old period frame measur
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Late 18th to early 19th century painting of British soldier with musket in old period frame measuring approx. 5-1/8” height by 4” wide. The paintin
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Scottish Regimental type dagger, circa 19th  century, missing its scabbard. The dagger  measures 18-1275c - Scottish Regimental type dagger, circa 19th century, missing its scabbard. The dagger measures 18-
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Scottish Regimental type dagger, circa 19th century, missing its scabbard. The dagger measures 18-3/4” overall with 13-1/8” etched blade. The blade
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Spearpoint bowie with cutlery grip marked  J.Lingard, 89 peacroft, Sheffield and etching  “draw me n1276 - Spearpoint bowie with cutlery grip marked J.Lingard, 89 peacroft, Sheffield and etching “draw me n
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Spearpoint bowie with cutlery grip marked J.Lingard, 89 peacroft, Sheffield and etching “draw me not without reason etc” the blade is cleaned and e
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Merwin & Bray .22 cal., derringer in good to  very good condition with nice patina on  brass; one of1277 - Merwin & Bray .22 cal., derringer in good to very good condition with nice patina on brass; one of
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Merwin & Bray .22 cal., derringer in good to very good condition with nice patina on brass; one of the earliest cartridge derringers seldom f...
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Monitor .22 cal., spur trigger frontier era  revolver with N.Y. scroll engraving and  period ivory g1278 - Monitor .22 cal., spur trigger frontier era revolver with N.Y. scroll engraving and period ivory g
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Monitor .22 cal., spur trigger frontier era revolver with N.Y. scroll engraving and period ivory grips, #12370; 50-70% evenly drifting nickel finis
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Spear point Dirk of good quality with  reinforded blade marked Mappin Brothers,  Sheffieod and Queen1279 - Spear point Dirk of good quality with reinforded blade marked Mappin Brothers, Sheffieod and Queen
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Spear point Dirk of good quality with reinforded blade marked Mappin Brothers, Sheffieod and Queen Cuttlery works Sheffield on reserve. Fancy sta
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Original handmade primitive American case for  Prescott revolver with 4-1/2” barrel, circa  Civil Wa1294 - Original handmade primitive American case for Prescott revolver with 4-1/2” barrel, circa Civil Wa
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Original handmade primitive American case for Prescott revolver with 4-1/2” barrel, circa Civil War era. The interior of the case is carved out and
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Carved bone Wheelock era powder flask showing  scene of king playing harp and small fawn  surrounded1295 - Carved bone Wheelock era powder flask showing scene of king playing harp and small fawn surrounded
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Carved bone Wheelock era powder flask showing scene of king playing harp and small fawn surrounded by scrolls. The flask measures 7-5/8” from tip t
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Model 1833 Ames Artillery sword with  reproduction scabbard in fair to good  condition. The blade sh1296 - Model 1833 Ames Artillery sword with reproduction scabbard in fair to good condition. The blade sh
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Model 1833 Ames Artillery sword with reproduction scabbard in fair to good condition. The blade shows light to slightly heavy scattered pitting and
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Bonanza lot of Colt SAA parts including  approx. 63 cylinders in various calibers,  finishes (includ1297 - Bonanza lot of Colt SAA parts including approx. 63 cylinders in various calibers, finishes (includ
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Bonanza lot of Colt SAA parts including approx. 63 cylinders in various calibers, finishes (including some re-blued), generations and condition; 22
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Colt New Service DA revolver, .38 WCF cal.,  5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black  hard rubbe1298 - Colt New Service DA revolver, .38 WCF cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubbe
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Colt New Service DA revolver, .38 WCF cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #16539. This gun is in overall very good
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Colt Army Special DA revolver, .41 cal., 4”  barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard  rubber grips1299 - Colt Army Special DA revolver, .41 cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips
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Colt Army Special DA revolver, .41 cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #464456. This gun is in overall fine condition
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Colt Model 1878 DA revolver, .45 Colt cal.,  7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black  hard rub1301 - Colt Model 1878 DA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rub
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Colt Model 1878 DA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #14,492. This interesting gun is also
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Colt Peacemaker .22 single action revolver,  .22LR cal., 6” barrel, blue and case hardened  finish, 1302 - Colt Peacemaker .22 single action revolver, .22LR cal., 6” barrel, blue and case hardened finish,
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Colt Peacemaker .22 single action revolver, .22LR cal., 6” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #G130628. This
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Display blank non-gun copy of a Colt SAA  revolver, .44 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel  finish, faux ra1303 - Display blank non-gun copy of a Colt SAA revolver, .44 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, faux ra
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Display blank non-gun copy of a Colt SAA revolver, .44 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, faux raised ivory grips, #112737. This display piece is
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Display blank non-gun copy of a Colt SAA  revolver, .44 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel  finish, faux ra1304 - Display blank non-gun copy of a Colt SAA revolver, .44 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, faux ra
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Display blank non-gun copy of a Colt SAA revolver, .44 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, faux raised ivory grips, #112737. This display piece is
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Miniature copy of a Colt Texas Paterson by L.  H. Smith of Florida, approx. 3-1/2” overall  with woo1305 - Miniature copy of a Colt Texas Paterson by L. H. Smith of Florida, approx. 3-1/2” overall with woo
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Miniature copy of a Colt Texas Paterson by L. H. Smith of Florida, approx. 3-1/2” overall with wood grips, #299; showing nice proportions, nickel f
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Miniature copy of a single shot derringer  approx. 2” overall in good condition with  functioning ac1306 - Miniature copy of a single shot derringer approx. 2” overall in good condition with functioning ac
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Miniature copy of a single shot derringer approx. 2” overall in good condition with functioning action, nickel finish and pearl grips; lanyard ring
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Lot of 3 small old metal display cannons  including a pair of all metal cannons on  metal carriages 1308 - Lot of 3 small old metal display cannons including a pair of all metal cannons on metal carriages
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Lot of 3 small old metal display cannons including a pair of all metal cannons on metal carriages with rotating wheels approx. 8” long and 4” high,
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1991 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy  of pin tail.   Est.:  $175-$350.1309 - 1991 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy of pin tail. Est.: $175-$350.
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1991 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy of pin tail. Est.: $175-$350.
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John Gewerth signed 1994 South Dakota Special  Edition duck decoy. Est.:  $200-$400.1310 - John Gewerth signed 1994 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy. Est.: $200-$400.
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John Gewerth signed 1994 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy. Est.: $200-$400.
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1993 Special Edition Red Head Duck decoy for  South Dakota by Gordon Alcorn.  Est.:   $175-$350.1311 - 1993 Special Edition Red Head Duck decoy for South Dakota by Gordon Alcorn. Est.: $175-$350.
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1993 Special Edition Red Head Duck decoy for South Dakota by Gordon Alcorn. Est.: $175-$350.
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2000 South Dakota Special Edition Cinnamon  Teal Duck decoy.  Est.:  $175-$350.1312 - 2000 South Dakota Special Edition Cinnamon Teal Duck decoy. Est.: $175-$350.
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2000 South Dakota Special Edition Cinnamon Teal Duck decoy. Est.: $175-$350.
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Custom bound set of six volumes of The Texas  Gun Collector magazines including the first  issue of 1313 - Custom bound set of six volumes of The Texas Gun Collector magazines including the first issue of
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Custom bound set of six volumes of The Texas Gun Collector magazines including the first issue of August, 1950 thru Dec. 1956 (issues #1 thru #68);
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Texas Gun Collector’s Association original  1971 copy of the Arms Annual in original  cardboard slip1314 - Texas Gun Collector’s Association original 1971 copy of the Arms Annual in original cardboard slip
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Texas Gun Collector’s Association original 1971 copy of the Arms Annual in original cardboard slip cover, unopened; this highly collected out-of-pr
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Lot of three (3) Indian Quitars or push  daggers all circa 19th century or earlier  showing good for1315 - Lot of three (3) Indian Quitars or push daggers all circa 19th century or earlier showing good for
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Lot of three (3) Indian Quitars or push daggers all circa 19th century or earlier showing good forging and metal work. One scabbard retained. The c
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Indian short sword with Tulwar hilt and  exotic shaped blade, circa 18th to 19th  century.  The blad1316 - Indian short sword with Tulwar hilt and exotic shaped blade, circa 18th to 19th century. The blad
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Indian short sword with Tulwar hilt and exotic shaped blade, circa 18th to 19th century. The blade shows an engraved man’s face with moustache nea
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North African miquelet Flintlock Musket type  carried by nomadic chieftains’, circa 19th  century.  1317 - North African miquelet Flintlock Musket type carried by nomadic chieftains’, circa 19th century.
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North African miquelet Flintlock Musket type carried by nomadic chieftains’, circa 19th century. The musket measures 74” overall with 58” barrel o
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Lot of 3 wood framed etchings on glass of  Frederic Remington paintings, one of a  Cavalry soldier o1320 - Lot of 3 wood framed etchings on glass of Frederic Remington paintings, one of a Cavalry soldier o
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Lot of 3 wood framed etchings on glass of Frederic Remington paintings, one of a Cavalry soldier on horseback approx. 21” x 17”, the other two are
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