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Little John's Auction Service
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Important Collector's Firearms Auction
Important Collector's Firearms Auction
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USD
Auction Location
1740 W. La Veta
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Orange
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California
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92868
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United States
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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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Authentic African carving of stacked animals measuring approx. 30-1/2” in height mounted on base w
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Authentic African carving of stacked animals measuring approx. 30-1/2” in height mounted on base with letters carved around base “Ukamba Nation Par
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African tribal carving approx. measuring 35” mounted on base (not included in measure) approx. 10”
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African tribal carving approx. measuring 35” mounted on base (not included in measure) approx. 10” thick. Pierced and hollowed out carving with fig
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Mid 19th century shotgun flask marked improved Sheffield on top, plain body with four iron rings f
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Mid 19th century shotgun flask marked improved Sheffield on top, plain body with four iron rings for carry. For stage charger, 3-3/4 to 4-1/2 dram
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Large shotgun flask mid 19tht century, embossed shell design, 3 stage charger marked Dixon & Sons.
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Large shotgun flask mid 19tht century, embossed shell design, 3 stage charger marked Dixon & Sons. Good condition, spring intact, measures 8&...
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Small pistol flask with pewter body, shell design measures approx 4-1/4" from tip to end. Good co
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Small pistol flask with pewter body, shell design measures approx 4-1/4" from tip to end. Good condition with good spring, probably America...
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Mid 19th century embossed powder flask for shotgun showing leaf and shell design, no makers marks,
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Mid 19th century embossed powder flask for shotgun showing leaf and shell design, no makers marks, probably American, approx. 8" from tip to...
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American 19th century powder horn with carved initials “MB” in script with leather strap, plug and
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American 19th century powder horn with carved initials “MB” in script with leather strap, plug and in very good condition for its age which we woul
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Spear point dirk marked “IXL” and “George Wostenholm, Sheffield” with finely ground and shaped bla
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Spear point dirk marked “IXL” and “George Wostenholm, Sheffield” with finely ground and shaped blade; 7-1/2” overall with 4” blade; scabbard with t
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Manson Sheffield semi-Spear point knife with etched blade showing eagle with patriotic slogans; bl
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Manson Sheffield semi-Spear point knife with etched blade showing eagle with patriotic slogans; blade sharpened and otherwise good to very good; gr
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Spearpoint Bowie, Marked “C.E. Clayton & Co. Sheffield 9 ¾ “ overall. Stag Grip, blade lightly pol
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Spearpoint Bowie, Marked “C.E. Clayton & Co. Sheffield 9 ¾ “ overall. Stag Grip, blade lightly polished but full dimensions. Scabbard fa...
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Lot of 6 misc. antique, well-used patch cutting knives and a well-worn Dickinson, Sheffield clip p
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Lot of 6 misc. antique, well-used patch cutting knives and a well-worn Dickinson, Sheffield clip point belt knife. The Dickinson is approx. 10” ove
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Antique metal faro card dealing device with old cards in overall very good condition with stamped
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Antique metal faro card dealing device with old cards in overall very good condition with stamped markings appearing to be “S__ A Comstock”; accom
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Classic old large powder horn with heavy leather hunting bag; horn is well-worn and in overall goo
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Classic old large powder horn with heavy leather hunting bag; horn is well-worn and in overall good condition with lovely patina, wood plug and hea
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Classic style powder horn and small priming horn set with old leather thong strap; the horn is app
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Classic style powder horn and small priming horn set with old leather thong strap; the horn is approx. 12” overall with leather wrapped neck with w
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Old heavily carved powder horn approx. 15” overall with wood plug and wood cap; scenes include a m
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Old heavily carved powder horn approx. 15” overall with wood plug and wood cap; scenes include a man wearing chain mail armor holding a sword and s
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Impressive beaded and quilled Indian pipe bag approx. 36” overall and approx. 8” wide in overall v
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Impressive beaded and quilled Indian pipe bag approx. 36” overall and approx. 8” wide in overall very good condition showing an approx. 10” beaded
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Framed American Indian hide painting approx. 18” x 27” overall with frame size approx. 25” x 33”.
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Framed American Indian hide painting approx. 18” x 27” overall with frame size approx. 25” x 33”. This hide painting shows an early trading post sc
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18th to 19th century blowing or signal horn made from ram. Condition is good with small losses an
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18th to 19th century blowing or signal horn made from ram. Condition is good with small losses and nicely carved mouth piece. Est.;$150-$300.
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George Butler & Co., Trinity Works, Sheffield marked spear point Bowie with stag grip and scabbard
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George Butler & Co., Trinity Works, Sheffield marked spear point Bowie with stag grip and scabbard; blade measures 8”; 12” overall; blade lig...
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Spearpoint dirk marked Alexander Sheffield with N.Y. and Union shield. The scabbard shows same N.
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Spearpoint dirk marked Alexander Sheffield with N.Y. and Union shield. The scabbard shows same N.Y. and shield. 9 ¼” overall. Blade shows ...
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