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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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Pair of Germanic Horseman’s size pistols circa about 1725 converted from Flintlock to percussion a
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Pair of Germanic Horseman’s size pistols circa about 1725 converted from Flintlock to percussion and signed “Meckel A. Suerin”. The pistols show n
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American pepperbox of small size unmarked other than R-C on front of muzzle with #81. The pepperbo
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American pepperbox of small size unmarked other than R-C on front of muzzle with #81. The pepperbox measures 5 ½” overall with 2 ¼” bar...
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Remington Elliot’s patent .22 caliber five (5) shot pepperbox-derringer, serial #4758. Retaining
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Remington Elliot’s patent .22 caliber five (5) shot pepperbox-derringer, serial #4758. Retaining faint traces of original silver plate that has go
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Protector palm squeezer by Minn. Fire Arms Co. in .32 caliber extra short showing patent March 6,
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Protector palm squeezer by Minn. Fire Arms Co. in .32 caliber extra short showing patent March 6, 1883. Serial #2698. The palm squeezer is in good
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English pepperbox pistol with removable spike bayonet and engraved alloy frame wood grips British
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English pepperbox pistol with removable spike bayonet and engraved alloy frame wood grips British proofed circa 1850’s to 60’s. The pepperbox measu
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Mid 19th century percussion knife pistol with corkscrew trigger, folding knife blade, sailor spike
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Mid 19th century percussion knife pistol with corkscrew trigger, folding knife blade, sailor spike (awl), and horn grip scales with German silver e
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Pin fire revolver with folding knife blade, circa 19th century, 5.5mm pin fire. The blade is mark
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Pin fire revolver with folding knife blade, circa 19th century, 5.5mm pin fire. The blade is marked “Brevete S.G.D.G.” and shows “S.B.” makers mar
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Pocket size center-hammer Flintlock pistol with under mounted spring bayonet signed “T. Aston” on
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Pocket size center-hammer Flintlock pistol with under mounted spring bayonet signed “T. Aston” on left side of frame with British proofs. The pisto
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English double barrel tap-action Flintlock pistol signed “H. Nock London” circa about 1800-1820 in
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English double barrel tap-action Flintlock pistol signed “H. Nock London” circa about 1800-1820 in very good original condition. The pistol measur
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British Sea service Flintlock pistol with Tower lock showing “G.R.” and crown, broadhead proofs, a
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British Sea service Flintlock pistol with Tower lock showing “G.R.” and crown, broadhead proofs, attached swivel ramrod in 65 caliber, circa early
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Savage ring trigger Navy pistol 36 cal percussion, DA, gray patina finish, wood grips, serial #117
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Savage ring trigger Navy pistol 36 cal percussion, DA, gray patina finish, wood grips, serial #11716. The metal surfaces show a smooth gray patina
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Large Indian hide wrapped wood pipe stem approx. 26” overall and approx. 2” wide with old brass ta
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Large Indian hide wrapped wood pipe stem approx. 26” overall and approx. 2” wide with old brass tacks decorating one side and beaded panel on all s
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Professionally custom refinished and restocked Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 2
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Professionally custom refinished and restocked Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 20 gauge, 26” ventilated rib barrel, blue finish,
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, replaced modern wood gr
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, replaced modern wood grips, #138800 on frame. This gun is in overall fa
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Colt Ainsworth inspected U.S. Cavalry SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardene
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Colt Ainsworth inspected U.S. Cavalry SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #11532. This gun is in over
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Colt New Army Civilian DA revolver, .41 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber
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Colt New Army Civilian DA revolver, .41 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #245127 with factory cardboard box with co
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Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .380 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubb
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Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .380 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #14203. This gun is in overall very goo
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Colt Police Positive DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medalli
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Colt Police Positive DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medallion grips, #468625 with backstrap factory inscribe
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Colt Army Special DA revolver, .32-20 WCF cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubbe
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Colt Army Special DA revolver, .32-20 WCF cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #503481. This gun is in overall fine to
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