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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Presentation grade and inscribed Model 1860  Officer’s sword with ornate cast in high  relief figura1616 - Presentation grade and inscribed Model 1860 Officer’s sword with ornate cast in high relief figura
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Presentation grade and inscribed Model 1860 Officer’s sword with ornate cast in high relief figural mounts recently discovered and in “out-of-the-a
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Gouache in black and white of frontiersmen in  fierce battle with Indians signed Albert De  Ford Pit1617 - Gouache in black and white of frontiersmen in fierce battle with Indians signed Albert De Ford Pit
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Gouache in black and white of frontiersmen in fierce battle with Indians signed Albert De Ford Pitney lower right. The buckskins, Kentucky rifles,
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Gouache in black and white of “The Sundance”  signed lower left De Cost Smith. 15”x20” in  fine cond1618 - Gouache in black and white of “The Sundance” signed lower left De Cost Smith. 15”x20” in fine cond
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Gouache in black and white of “The Sundance” signed lower left De Cost Smith. 15”x20” in fine condition recently framed, cleaned and matted. De Cos
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German miter style regimental cap with fancy  silver mounting, felt body and leather head  band. The1619 - German miter style regimental cap with fancy silver mounting, felt body and leather head band. The
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German miter style regimental cap with fancy silver mounting, felt body and leather head band. The embossed front shows eagle clutching sword and a
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Half stocked percussion plains rifle marked  “W. Beck” on barrel who was an Oregon  Territory maker 1620 - Half stocked percussion plains rifle marked “W. Beck” on barrel who was an Oregon Territory maker
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Half stocked percussion plains rifle marked “W. Beck” on barrel who was an Oregon Territory maker born Nov. 2, 1817, in Bucks County, PA and arrive
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Victorian era suit of armor with closed  helmet and fully articulated. The suit  measures 67” in hei1621 - Victorian era suit of armor with closed helmet and fully articulated. The suit measures 67” in hei
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Victorian era suit of armor with closed helmet and fully articulated. The suit measures 67” in height without stand and 73-1/2” including base. The
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Pewter tankard, top inscribed “Mayor’s Cup”  in script with beautiful hand engraved  portrait of Ame1622 - Pewter tankard, top inscribed “Mayor’s Cup” in script with beautiful hand engraved portrait of Ame
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Pewter tankard, top inscribed “Mayor’s Cup” in script with beautiful hand engraved portrait of American Eagle and Shield. The bottom inscribed in s
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Belgian DA revolver inscribed “WESTERN BULL  DOG” ON top strap, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel,  nickel fin1623 - Belgian DA revolver inscribed “WESTERN BULL DOG” ON top strap, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel fin
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Belgian DA revolver inscribed “WESTERN BULL DOG” ON top strap, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, #NVSN. This gun is in
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Period engraved DA revolver inscribed  “EUREKA” on top strap, .44 cal., 2-1/2”  barrel, nickel finis1624 - Period engraved DA revolver inscribed “EUREKA” on top strap, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finis
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Period engraved DA revolver inscribed “EUREKA” on top strap, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, ivory grips, #NVSN. This gun is in overall ve
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DA revolver inscribed on the top strap  “BRITISH BULL-DOG”, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel,  nickel finish,1625 - DA revolver inscribed on the top strap “BRITISH BULL-DOG”, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish,
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DA revolver inscribed on the top strap “BRITISH BULL-DOG”, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, ivory grips, #NVN. This gun is in overall very g
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Exhibition style spear point Bowie knife  marked “Marsh & Bro. & Co., Sheffield”  measuring 16” over1625a - Exhibition style spear point Bowie knife marked “Marsh & Bro. & Co., Sheffield” measuring 16” over
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Exhibition style spear point Bowie knife marked “Marsh & Bro. & Co., Sheffield” measuring 16” overall with 10-1/8” blade. The grip is mad...
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Flintlock single shot pistol, .50 cal.,  period shortened to 6-1/4” brass barrel, wood  stock, brass1625b - Flintlock single shot pistol, .50 cal., period shortened to 6-1/4” brass barrel, wood stock, brass
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Flintlock single shot pistol, .50 cal., period shortened to 6-1/4” brass barrel, wood stock, brass mountings, lockplate marked “B. Homer”. This gu
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Flintlock Horseman's size pistol with silver  mounts and silver inlayed barrel circa mid  18th centu1626 - Flintlock Horseman's size pistol with silver mounts and silver inlayed barrel circa mid 18th centu
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Flintlock Horseman's size pistol with silver mounts and silver inlayed barrel circa mid 18th century of Germanic origin. The pistol measures...
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Germanic Flintlock pistol with barrel signed  "J. Andreas Hauer" in silver 16" overall,  9-1/4" barr1627 - Germanic Flintlock pistol with barrel signed "J. Andreas Hauer" in silver 16" overall, 9-1/4" barr
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Germanic Flintlock pistol with barrel signed "J. Andreas Hauer" in silver 16" overall, 9-1/4" barrel of 46 caliber smooth bore...
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Early 18th century Flintlock Horseman's size  pistol of central European mfg. with iron  mounts, pie1628 - Early 18th century Flintlock Horseman's size pistol of central European mfg. with iron mounts, pie
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Early 18th century Flintlock Horseman's size pistol of central European mfg. with iron mounts, pierced side plate, banana shaped lock and app...
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1850’s style U.S. Officers sword with  Clauberg blade and fancy mounts; scabbard  period script insc1629 - 1850’s style U.S. Officers sword with Clauberg blade and fancy mounts; scabbard period script insc
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1850’s style U.S. Officers sword with Clauberg blade and fancy mounts; scabbard period script inscribed “Presented to Capt. Thomas Kendall by Membe
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Interesting Colt Model 1851 small guard Navy  percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon  barrel,1630 - Interesting Colt Model 1851 small guard Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel,
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Interesting Colt Model 1851 small guard Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel, dark patina, wood grips, #13410. This gun is in
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French style brass Blunderbuss pistol with  under mounted spring bayonet and center  hammer Flintloc1631 - French style brass Blunderbuss pistol with under mounted spring bayonet and center hammer Flintloc
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French style brass Blunderbuss pistol with under mounted spring bayonet and center hammer Flintlock, circa about 1780-1810. The pistol measures 11
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Beautifully period scroll engraved Remington  New Model Pocket revolver, factory conversion  to .32 1632 - Beautifully period scroll engraved Remington New Model Pocket revolver, factory conversion to .32
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Beautifully period scroll engraved Remington New Model Pocket revolver, factory conversion to .32 RF cal., 3-1/2” octagon barrel, silver finish wit
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Lot of 5 Green River style later manufactured  skinning knives with wood grips, 4 are three  pins se1633 - Lot of 5 Green River style later manufactured skinning knives with wood grips, 4 are three pins se
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Lot of 5 Green River style later manufactured skinning knives with wood grips, 4 are three pins securing the grips, 1 is a five pin; two are marked
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