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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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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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Original oil on canvas signed lower right Peter Scott 1937 (born 1909 died 1989). The painting mea
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Original oil on canvas signed lower right Peter Scott 1937 (born 1909 died 1989). The painting measures approximately 24”x23”. There is a tear thro
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Original oil painting on board approx. 26”x42” in excellent condition showing stag and two (2) doe
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Original oil painting on board approx. 26”x42” in excellent condition showing stag and two (2) does. Entitled “Double Date” signed lower right Le B
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Beretta Model 682 sporting 12 gauge over and under shotgun with 28" split barrels, magna ported to
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Beretta Model 682 sporting 12 gauge over and under shotgun with 28" split barrels, magna ported to reduce recoil, single trigger auto ejecto...
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Rare original advertiser for Aetna Insurance Co. Hartford, Connecticut showing “$17,485,894.71 PA
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Rare original advertiser for Aetna Insurance Co. Hartford, Connecticut showing “$17,485,894.71 PAID” at top and portraying the burning of the Colt
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Custom Long Range Target rifle based on an 1878 Borchardt action in .45-100 cal., #19719. The rifl
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Custom Long Range Target rifle based on an 1878 Borchardt action in .45-100 cal., #19719. The rifle shows a 33” tapered round barrel that is marked
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Purdy full side lock double barrel 12 gauge shotgun with two sets of barrels, 28 & 30” in Purdy le
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Purdy full side lock double barrel 12 gauge shotgun with two sets of barrels, 28 & 30” in Purdy leather over oak display case with trade labe...
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1860 Henry rifle .44 caliber rimfire engraved in Hogdson style with select burl wood stock. Serial
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1860 Henry rifle .44 caliber rimfire engraved in Hogdson style with select burl wood stock. Serial #5050. The barrel shows a dark brown patina with
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English proofed DA revolver engraved “ENGLISH BULLDOG” on top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, chec
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English proofed DA revolver engraved “ENGLISH BULLDOG” on top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, checkered wood grips, #NVSN. This gun is in overall g
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British Bull-Dog marked .44 D.A. revolver, nicely scroll engraved, pearl grips, NSNV. In near fine
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British Bull-Dog marked .44 D.A. revolver, nicely scroll engraved, pearl grips, NSNV. In near fine condition with 85%-95% original period nickle th
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Belgian-proofed engraved Bull Dog DA revolver marked “EUREKA” on the top strap, .41 cal., 2-1/2” b
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Belgian-proofed engraved Bull Dog DA revolver marked “EUREKA” on the top strap, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, #NVSN
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1504 -
Original oil painting on canvas signed lower right Leon Parson(born 1951) showing buck and doe cro
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower right Leon Parson(born 1951) showing buck and doe crossing stream in forest. Approx. 20”x29-1/2” excel
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Original oil painting on canvas entitled “California Dreamin” by Phillip Crowe. Phillip Crowe was
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Original oil painting on canvas entitled “California Dreamin” by Phillip Crowe. Phillip Crowe was born in 1947 and he remains in the top tier of co
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Original oil painting on board signed lower right Larry Toschik dated 1979. Approximately 24”x36”.
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Original oil painting on board signed lower right Larry Toschik dated 1979. Approximately 24”x36”. The painting shows some spotting from storage an
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1507 -
Older restrike of Frederic Remington’s bronze showing Indian signaling with hide. The bronze measu
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Older restrike of Frederic Remington’s bronze showing Indian signaling with hide. The bronze measures approx. 54-1/2” in ht. and is very good quali
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1508 -
Cochran turret revolver 36 cal. 7 shot revolver serial #92. Refer Flayderman 7a-019. One of the ra
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Cochran turret revolver 36 cal. 7 shot revolver serial #92. Refer Flayderman 7a-019. One of the rarest of all American percussion revolvers with es
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Saxon style wheel lock rifle with ornately and high quality bone inlaid stock which is circa early
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Saxon style wheel lock rifle with ornately and high quality bone inlaid stock which is circa early 17th century and lock and barrel were replaced d
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Original gold inlaid and engraved Colt 3rd Model Dragoon with New York address and British proofs,
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Original gold inlaid and engraved Colt 3rd Model Dragoon with New York address and British proofs, serial #7. This rare Colt was discovered approx
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1511 -
Fine pair of Gustave Young extra fancy engraved Colt Model 1849 pockets with 4” barrels, blue and
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Fine pair of Gustave Young extra fancy engraved Colt Model 1849 pockets with 4” barrels, blue and case hardened finish, original ivory grips in del
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Desirable Harmonica pistol by A. Jarre seven (7) shot pinfire with engraved frame and ebony grips
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Desirable Harmonica pistol by A. Jarre seven (7) shot pinfire with engraved frame and ebony grips contained within its original French style case w
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Pair of Queen Anne style flintlock pistols with brass barrels and frames signed Wilson, London. Th
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Pair of Queen Anne style flintlock pistols with brass barrels and frames signed Wilson, London. The pair are silver mounted with finely engraved cr
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Original oil on canvas showing charging bull elephant. Measures approximately 30”x48” signed lower
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Original oil on canvas showing charging bull elephant. Measures approximately 30”x48” signed lower left Doug Van Howd. Well recognized for his West
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Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe Grade (serial # 21073) full side lock double barrel S x S shotgun i
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Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe Grade (serial # 21073) full side lock double barrel S x S shotgun in 12 gauge, fully and finely exhibition qua...
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Original oil painting on canvas entitled “Misty solitude” by David Chapple winner of the 1993-94 D
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Original oil painting on canvas entitled “Misty solitude” by David Chapple winner of the 1993-94 Ducks Unlimited artist of the year award. The pain
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower right David Chapple. The painting shows a rider in We
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower right David Chapple. The painting shows a rider in Western garb crossing a river. The painting is very
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Lithograph print of Snow Leopard hand signed Leon Parson no. 140 of 950. Nicely framed and matted,
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Lithograph print of Snow Leopard hand signed Leon Parson no. 140 of 950. Nicely framed and matted, Plexus-glass shows scratches. Approximately 20”x
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Large original bronze of bull elephant signed Van Howd, approx. 37” in height by 40” across base i
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Large original bronze of bull elephant signed Van Howd, approx. 37” in height by 40” across base in length and approx. 100 pounds or more in weight
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Original oil painting on board signed lower right Maass. David Maass born 1929. This artist is a c
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Original oil painting on board signed lower right Maass. David Maass born 1929. This artist is a close friend of David Hagerbaumer and was influenc
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Cased pair of over & under Flintlock pistols signed “D.Egg, London” in their original case with tr
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Cased pair of over & under Flintlock pistols signed “D.Egg, London” in their original case with trade label in the lid. The pair show side b...
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19th century exhibition quality silver and enamel powder flask in Wheelock style showing battle sc
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19th century exhibition quality silver and enamel powder flask in Wheelock style showing battle scenes and finely detailed multi color cloisonn...
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French style all metal double barrel Flintlock pistol with nicely engraved frame and mounts circa
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French style all metal double barrel Flintlock pistol with nicely engraved frame and mounts circa about 1760 remaining in very good plus to near fi
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Mid 18th century Blunderbuss pistol with brass barrel signed “Hadley, London” with deluxe ivory st
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Mid 18th century Blunderbuss pistol with brass barrel signed “Hadley, London” with deluxe ivory stock of a later era. The metal surfaces show some
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7 shot Flintlock Volley-gun signed “Staudeanmayer London” on lock and rib. The gun measures 36-3/
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7 shot Flintlock Volley-gun signed “Staudeanmayer London” on lock and rib. The gun measures 36-3/4” overall with 20-1/2” barrels of approx. 42 cal
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Browning Model 1878 single shot falling block rifle 40-70 straight sharps caliber with 30” barrel
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Browning Model 1878 single shot falling block rifle 40-70 straight sharps caliber with 30” barrel marked “Browning Bros., Ogden U.T., Pat Oct 7th ’
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Original bronze of Grizzly signed Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 50. Measures approx 15” in height no
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Original bronze of Grizzly signed Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 50. Measures approx 15” in height not including base. From the Robert Petersen Estate
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Fine original bronze of eagle going into water (probably after salmon) signed Doug Van Howd number
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Fine original bronze of eagle going into water (probably after salmon) signed Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 50. The bronze measures approx. 30” in ht
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Original bronze of sabre tooth tiger one of only fifty measuring 10” in height not including base.
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Original bronze of sabre tooth tiger one of only fifty measuring 10” in height not including base. Signed Doug Van Howd. Doug Van Howd is one of Ca
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Oil painting on board signed lower right Maass. The painting measures approx. 13”x18” and is in ex
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Oil painting on board signed lower right Maass. The painting measures approx. 13”x18” and is in excellent condition, nicely framed and matted. Davi
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E.J. Churchill Premier XXV self opening full side lock (extra finish) double barrel S x S shotgun,
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E.J. Churchill Premier XXV self opening full side lock (extra finish) double barrel S x S shotgun, 12 gauge, 25" barrels, serial #4681 (see ...
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Russian enamel on gilted silver toasting cup and tray (samanova) showing jeweled accents and fine
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Russian enamel on gilted silver toasting cup and tray (samanova) showing jeweled accents and fine work with eagles and floral designs. The cup mea
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Large Russian gilt on silver and enamel decorated toasting cup with matching tray showing jeweled
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Large Russian gilt on silver and enamel decorated toasting cup with matching tray showing jeweled accents. The cup measures 6-1/2” in height the t
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French Naval style Blunderbuss pistol signed “Jacob Civet” St. Etienne on lock with engraved silve
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French Naval style Blunderbuss pistol signed “Jacob Civet” St. Etienne on lock with engraved silver butt cap in parrot-eagle motif with silver wire
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Pair of French style center hammer percussion pistols with brass elliptical blunderbuss barrels si
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Pair of French style center hammer percussion pistols with brass elliptical blunderbuss barrels signed “T.E.” in script initials on their brass fra
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Pair of under hammer percussion target pistols of French style signed “J. Hermad” on top of each f
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Pair of under hammer percussion target pistols of French style signed “J. Hermad” on top of each frame. The pair measure 7-1/4” overall with 3” oc
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Rare National .41 caliber derringer with 2” barrel and iron frame one of only 200 estimated to hav
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Rare National .41 caliber derringer with 2” barrel and iron frame one of only 200 estimated to have been produced. Serial #11594. The derringer rem
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Dutch military style flintlock musket marked “B: 411” on top barrel flat, approximately .78 cal.,
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Dutch military style flintlock musket marked “B: 411” on top barrel flat, approximately .78 cal., 43” two stage barrel, American restocked circa ea
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Winchester Model 12 upgraded and engraved 12 gauge 2 barrel set, serial #1567103. The gun shows a
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Winchester Model 12 upgraded and engraved 12 gauge 2 barrel set, serial #1567103. The gun shows a factory styled grade 5 pattern engraving and gol
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Winchester Model 12 upgraded and engraved 20 gauge 2 barrel set, serial #136077. The gun shows a
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Winchester Model 12 upgraded and engraved 20 gauge 2 barrel set, serial #136077. The gun shows a factory grade 5 pattern and gold inlays with pig
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Great old percussion full stock trade gun with serpentine reverse side lock plate, .69 cal., 47” r
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Great old percussion full stock trade gun with serpentine reverse side lock plate, .69 cal., 47” round barrel, tiger striped wood stock, brass tipp
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