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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Japanese samurai style sword with elaborate  19th   to early 20th century cloisonné enamel  mounting1653 - Japanese samurai style sword with elaborate 19th to early 20th century cloisonné enamel mounting
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Japanese samurai style sword with elaborate 19th to early 20th century cloisonné enamel mountings in multi colors showing butterflies and ...
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High grade French Empire period double barrel  flintlock fowler with silver mounts signed  “Dieppe i1654 - High grade French Empire period double barrel flintlock fowler with silver mounts signed “Dieppe i
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High grade French Empire period double barrel flintlock fowler with silver mounts signed “Dieppe in Postel”. The gun measures 50” overall with 34-1
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Pair of high quality European percussion  target pistols marked “Tambor” on barrels  with scarce dou1655 - Pair of high quality European percussion target pistols marked “Tambor” on barrels with scarce dou
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Pair of high quality European percussion target pistols marked “Tambor” on barrels with scarce double set triggers, engraved Royal plaques and peri
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Smith & Wesson First Model American, .44  cal., single action revolver, blued finish,  wood grips, #1656 - Smith & Wesson First Model American, .44 cal., single action revolver, blued finish, wood grips, #
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Smith & Wesson First Model American, .44 cal., single action revolver, blued finish, wood grips, #3142. The pistol retains 60-80% original b...
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Sharps New Model Arsenal Conversion to .50-70  cal., remaining in fine to excellent  original condit1657 - Sharps New Model Arsenal Conversion to .50-70 cal., remaining in fine to excellent original condit
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Sharps New Model Arsenal Conversion to .50-70 cal., remaining in fine to excellent original condition, #78983. The barrel shows 6-groove rifling an
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Rare French restoration period General  Officer’s pattern sabre circa about 1814 in  very good to ne1658 - Rare French restoration period General Officer’s pattern sabre circa about 1814 in very good to ne
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Rare French restoration period General Officer’s pattern sabre circa about 1814 in very good to near fine original condition with blued gilt blade
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Italian style salud with phallic style top  circa about 1530-1580. The helmet is forged  in one piec1659 - Italian style salud with phallic style top circa about 1530-1580. The helmet is forged in one piec
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Italian style salud with phallic style top circa about 1530-1580. The helmet is forged in one piece and shows very good metal work with excellent s
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Victorian era funerary helm made to place  over knights tomb or for monument. In the  19th century E1660 - Victorian era funerary helm made to place over knights tomb or for monument. In the 19th century E
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Victorian era funerary helm made to place over knights tomb or for monument. In the 19th century European families wanted to restore their links wi
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Flintlock center hammer muff size pistol  signed Manufre. A Versaille with Napoleanic  era styling m1661 - Flintlock center hammer muff size pistol signed Manufre. A Versaille with Napoleanic era styling m
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Flintlock center hammer muff size pistol signed Manufre. A Versaille with Napoleanic era styling made under the direction of Boutet. The pistol mea
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Factory engraved Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal.,  4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, period ivory  grips, #11662 - Factory engraved Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, period ivory grips, #1
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Factory engraved Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, period ivory grips, #108247. This gun is in overall good condition show
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2”  barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  checkered hard rub1663 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rub
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber eagle grips, #136707. This gun is in overall
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel,  #24511. This early Colt shows 2 line patent  dates and 1664 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, #24511. This early Colt shows 2 line patent dates and
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, #24511. This early Colt shows 2 line patent dates and large block letter address circa 1874-1875. The C
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Colt SAA revolver, .41 cal., 4-3/4” barrel,  blue and case hardened finish, checkered  black hard ru1665 - Colt SAA revolver, .41 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard ru
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Colt SAA revolver, .41 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #181261. This gun is in overall good
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action SRC, .44  WCF cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood  stocks, #405731666 - Winchester Model 1873 lever action SRC, .44 WCF cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #40573
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action SRC, .44 WCF cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #405735B. This gun is in overall good to very good cond
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Tintype photograph of gentleman in business  suit holding unusual knife pistol, circa  1850s-60s. In1667 - Tintype photograph of gentleman in business suit holding unusual knife pistol, circa 1850s-60s. In
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Tintype photograph of gentleman in business suit holding unusual knife pistol, circa 1850s-60s. Inventor’s often photographed themselves with their
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Indian Tulwar sword with finely chiseled  steel hilt in floral design and marked blade  circa 19th c1668 - Indian Tulwar sword with finely chiseled steel hilt in floral design and marked blade circa 19th c
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Indian Tulwar sword with finely chiseled steel hilt in floral design and marked blade circa 19th century. The sword measures 35-1/4” overall with 3
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Gouache in black and white of Indian  ceremonial masks and tortoise shell rattle  signed lower right1669 - Gouache in black and white of Indian ceremonial masks and tortoise shell rattle signed lower right
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Gouache in black and white of Indian ceremonial masks and tortoise shell rattle signed lower right De Cost Smith. Approximately 15”x20” in fine con
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High quality O/U percussion pocket pistol  signed “I. AD. Kuchenreuter in Regensburg”;  circa about 1670 - High quality O/U percussion pocket pistol signed “I. AD. Kuchenreuter in Regensburg”; circa about
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High quality O/U percussion pocket pistol signed “I. AD. Kuchenreuter in Regensburg”; circa about 1850s-60s. The pistol measures 9” overall with 3-
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Gravity feed rimfire cartridge repeating  pistol signed “Jongen, Liege” on left side of  frame with 1671 - Gravity feed rimfire cartridge repeating pistol signed “Jongen, Liege” on left side of frame with
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Gravity feed rimfire cartridge repeating pistol signed “Jongen, Liege” on left side of frame with matching engraved mould for this pistol. The pist
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Open face cavalry man’s helmet circa early  17th century possibly English. The helmet is  missing th1672 - Open face cavalry man’s helmet circa early 17th century possibly English. The helmet is missing th
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Open face cavalry man’s helmet circa early 17th century possibly English. The helmet is missing the rear neck plate or guard but is otherwise compl
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