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Important Collector's Firearms Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1740 W. La Veta, Orange, California, 92868, United States In Person PreviewPreview at Little John's Auction Service 1740 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868 Tuesday thru Frida...

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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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All metal cap pistol by Arcadia circa 1890 in very good original condition with some slight erosio1351 - All metal cap pistol by Arcadia circa 1890 in very good original condition with some slight erosio
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All metal cap pistol by Arcadia circa 1890 in very good original condition with some slight erosion and normal aging. Est.; $50-$100
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Lot of four antique flasks described as follows; (1) small pistol flask with embossed body approx 1352 - Lot of four antique flasks described as follows; (1) small pistol flask with embossed body approx
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Lot of four antique flasks described as follows; (1) small pistol flask with embossed body approx 3-7/8” from tip to end by 1-5/8” wide type found
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Partial original box of 12 rounds of Winchester .40-70 cartridges for the Ballard single shot rifl1354 - Partial original box of 12 rounds of Winchester .40-70 cartridges for the Ballard single shot rifl
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Partial original box of 12 rounds of Winchester .40-70 cartridges for the Ballard single shot rifle with picture of rifle on side of box lid; botto
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Old forged sword blade with gun barrel attached possibly Southeast Asian 18th -19th century. The 1357 - Old forged sword blade with gun barrel attached possibly Southeast Asian 18th -19th century. The
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Old forged sword blade with gun barrel attached possibly Southeast Asian 18th -19th century. The arm measures 36” overall with a 26-1/2” sword bla
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Unmarked SxS back action locks shotgun, 10 gauge, 30-1/2” barrels in out-of-the-attic condition an1366 - Unmarked SxS back action locks shotgun, 10 gauge, 30-1/2” barrels in out-of-the-attic condition an
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Unmarked SxS back action locks shotgun, 10 gauge, 30-1/2” barrels in out-of-the-attic condition and uncleaned showing a heavy brown patina on metal
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19th century American powder horn with turned top and original leather strap, circa about 1830-1861367 - 19th century American powder horn with turned top and original leather strap, circa about 1830-186
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19th century American powder horn with turned top and original leather strap, circa about 1830-1860 by style. The horn measures 13” across the cur
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Large powder horn of American style measuring approx 14” and 3-1/8” across plug in butt. Good con1368 - Large powder horn of American style measuring approx 14” and 3-1/8” across plug in butt. Good con
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Large powder horn of American style measuring approx 14” and 3-1/8” across plug in butt. Good condition, some small holes and wear, circa 1800-184
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Lot of two miniature antique cannons, (1) 18th century style cast brass tube 6-1/2” in length on a1369 - Lot of two miniature antique cannons, (1) 18th century style cast brass tube 6-1/2” in length on a
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Lot of two miniature antique cannons, (1) 18th century style cast brass tube 6-1/2” in length on authentic looking wood carriage, a cast fancy plaq
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Great pair of ornate cap guns with faux ivory raised horse head grips, double holsters, belt, rubb1370 - Great pair of ornate cap guns with faux ivory raised horse head grips, double holsters, belt, rubb
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Great pair of ornate cap guns with faux ivory raised horse head grips, double holsters, belt, rubber knife and sheath in original factory box marke
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Lot of approx. 20 misc. folder and pocket knives including several straight razors, a large Boker 1371 - Lot of approx. 20 misc. folder and pocket knives including several straight razors, a large Boker
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Lot of approx. 20 misc. folder and pocket knives including several straight razors, a large Boker folder, small case pocket knives, an IXL folder,
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German beer stein with pewter top marked made in Germany post war good condition. Est.;$25-$50.1372 - German beer stein with pewter top marked made in Germany post war good condition. Est.;$25-$50.
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German beer stein with pewter top marked made in Germany post war good condition. Est.;$25-$50.
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Ducks unlimited beer stein titled “Pin tailed trio” good condition. Est.;$10-$20.1373 - Ducks unlimited beer stein titled “Pin tailed trio” good condition. Est.;$10-$20.
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Ducks unlimited beer stein titled “Pin tailed trio” good condition. Est.;$10-$20.
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Pewter pitcher along with pewter cup both marked. Est.;$25-$50.1374 - Pewter pitcher along with pewter cup both marked. Est.;$25-$50.
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Pewter pitcher along with pewter cup both marked. Est.;$25-$50.
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Set of barrels for Purdy in 12 gauge, 30” show Audley house address and made of Sir Joseph Whitwor1375 - Set of barrels for Purdy in 12 gauge, 30” show Audley house address and made of Sir Joseph Whitwor
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Set of barrels for Purdy in 12 gauge, 30” show Audley house address and made of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s fluid pressed steel, serial #13583 showing r
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Smith & Wesson Model 2 tip-up spur trigger revolver, .32 cal., 6” octagon barrel, blue finish, ros1376 - Smith & Wesson Model 2 tip-up spur trigger revolver, .32 cal., 6” octagon barrel, blue finish, ros
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Smith & Wesson Model 2 tip-up spur trigger revolver, .32 cal., 6” octagon barrel, blue finish, rosewood grips, #10002. This gun is in overall...
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Antique German Officer’s sword and metal scabbard with open guard and wire wrapped rayskin grip; b1377 - Antique German Officer’s sword and metal scabbard with open guard and wire wrapped rayskin grip; b
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Antique German Officer’s sword and metal scabbard with open guard and wire wrapped rayskin grip; blade is gold washed and engraved at the hilt in f
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