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John Wayne Full Western Costume with rifle.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
John Wayne Full Western Costume with rifle.
Actual costume worn by John Wayne along with museum quality figure. Created by Joseph Musso for his own collection and display in his private museum and other exhibitions. The rifle used in the film was a Hacker Martin made rifle (circa 1940) that set Armorer George Ross assigned to be used by John Wayne as Davy Crockett based on research of the actual rifle Crockett used at the Alamo. This rifle looks identical to the film used rifle, believed to be possibly a later matching replica for display with the costume.
Letter of Provenance lists - 1. Pair of spurs (not present) 2. Bowie knife made out of U.S. Navy MK I- knife with leather sheath used by Mr. John Wayne in "The Alamo". 3.One powder horn used in the film "The Alamo". 4. Leather pouch (strap broken) used in "The Alamo". 5. Pair of Apache moccasins marked Western Costume II from "The Alamo" (not present). 6. Pair of buffalo skin pants marked Western Costume II from the film "The Alamo". 7. One leather fringed shirt worn by John Wayne in the film "Hondo" (also in "The Alamo" - though not in this writing). All the above items were given to me as a present by John Wayne in the year 1958-59. When I worked as an actor in Hollywood (Screen Actors Guild #41414) Having worked with John Wayne in the movie "The Alamo". The letter transfers the above items to Han Schemke - In Lima, Peru March 27, 1988. The letter is signed and witnessed with photos of this Peruvian Actor as a bit player in "The Alamo". The items were sold to JR Gangel, AKA Little John, by Hans Schemke and then sold by him to Joseph Musso, later in 1988. Includes lobby card for "The Alamo" showing this afore mentioned shirt as worn by John Wayne.
The half stocked percussion rifle was purchased by Joe Musso from the Ross estate. Signed on the barrel "A MAEAPTPS" in script letters and dated 1983. The rifle shows fine quality and is half stocked with fancy striping, eagle patch box with engraved brass inlays and silver oval at top of wrist engraved "KP". The rifle approximately 54 cal. The condition is fine to excellent. Sold as a lot only. Special note: Two items are missing from inventory, which are noted as beaded mocassin and spurs. One of John Wayne's most important costumes from the iconic movie, "The Alamo".
From the Joseph Musso Collection