SPECTACULAR SPRING AUCTION

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Little John’s Auction Service is Proud to Announce a
SPECTACULAR SPRING AUCTION
This Wide-Ranging Sale Features the “Chuck” Abshire Estate containing 4 Gatling Guns, Cannons from Desk Top Size to a Pair of Napoleonic Fortress
guns Dated 1811 and approx. 40 cannons total weighing 1 pound to 9000+ lbs. Also 2 Studio Made Prop Japanese Tanks produced for the Epic War
Movie “Wind Talkers”. The Best-Known Springfield Krag Rifle Device for sighting field guns 1 of 2 extant. Also, The Ray Tenold Estate Collection of
Classic and Vintage Revolvers, Small Bore Shotguns, Winchester Rifles with many Special Order ‘92’s and ‘94’s. This Collection started in the 1950’s and
included over 300 Classic 20th Century Collectible Arms Specially Selected by our 60 year plus Collector.
SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
A Factory Engraved Pre-War Colt Single Action with Blue and Case-Hardened Finish in Near Mint Condition. Also, 4 Suits of Armour including a Museum
Type Display of Knight on Armoured Horse Mount. European Arms, Armour and Edged Weapon Grouping of over 100 lots. Armour Elements, Flintlocks,
Wheelocks, Cased Sets, Early Revolvers, Military Arms, Lugers, Swords, Knives and Historic Artifacts from 15th-20th Centuries.
Other Estates Include the C.W. Moody and Brother Home Collection of Antiques, Furnishings, Advertising, Flo Blue Porcelain, Fancy Lamps, Curio and
Display Cases along with Interesting Items Collected by the Owner of Shop Antique in Irvine and C.W. Moody Productions, Phoenix, AZ.
SPECIAL ADDITIONS:
of Fine Jewelry mounted in Gold and Platinum along with a Superb Selection of Unusual and Custom Men’s Rings made by an Old-time Jeweler for
Himself.
Do Not Miss This Sale As It Is The Combination Of “OLD TIMERS ESTATES WITH FRESH TO THE MARKET” AND “OUT OF THE ATTIC” UNCLEANED AND
UNTOUCHED ANTIQUES, FIREARMS AND VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES.
SPECIAL PREVIEW OF THE 9 LARGE ITEMS THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH NOON TO 4 PM IN APPLE VALLEY, CA. PLEASE CONTACT (714) 939-1172 FOR MORE INFO.
NO CREDIT CARDS WILL BE TAKEN FOR JEWELRY OR COINS. PURCHASE OF THESE ITEMS ARE BY VERIFIED FUNDS ONLY AND THE RELEASE OF THESE ITEMS WILL NOT HAPPEN UNTIL PAYMENT HAS CLEARED OUR BANK.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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20GFL-4 LARGE SIX SHOT PEPPERBOX1558 - 20GFL-4 LARGE SIX SHOT PEPPERBOX
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Desirable Allen & Thurber Dragoon size pepperbox with spurred guard and bar hammer with 1837 patent date, 6" barrel group and measures 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,050.00) = 1,050.00
 
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20GFL-5 PERCUSSION KNIFE PISTOL1559 - 20GFL-5 PERCUSSION KNIFE PISTOL
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Unwin & Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol with checkered horn stocks and well stamped blades "Non XLL Unwin & Rodgers" in .31 perc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,050.00) = 1,050.00
 
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20GFL-8 HOPKINS & ALLEN NO 1 1/21560 - 20GFL-8 HOPKINS & ALLEN NO 1 1/2
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Hopkins & Allen "Blue Jacket" No 1 1/2 with Patent date Mar 28 1871 with floral intaglio engraving, and bone grips in original card ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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20GFL-9 HOPKINS & ALLEN #21561 - 20GFL-9 HOPKINS & ALLEN #2
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Hopkins & Allen Blue Jacket No. 2 with patent date "Mar 28 71" and "May 27 79" in .30 caliber rim-fire with floral intagli...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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20DX-622 "COMING THROUGH THE RYE"1562 - 20DX-622 "COMING THROUGH THE RYE"
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“Coming through the Rye” reduced size bronze posthumous cast after Frederick Remington’s original. Measures approximately
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ask4gary for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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20DX-632 WWI UNIFORM1563 - 20DX-632 WWI UNIFORM
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WWI uniform with Imperial era buttons and boots. Came out of Frank Tallman Aviation Museum at Orange County Airport where it was on a mannequin in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to mac368 for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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19RM-5 NATURAL OPAL PENDANT1568 - 19RM-5 NATURAL OPAL PENDANT
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18K yellow gold pendant with natural opal 16.30 x 10.20 x 8.14mm. Colorful. Approximately 2.5 grams gold. Est.:$1400-$2800
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 420.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
 
 
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20DX-214 FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY STYLE RIFLE1569 - 20DX-214 FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY STYLE RIFLE
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Flintlock Kentucky style rifle with lock marked Leman - Lancaster - 1840. Stembridge Gun Arsenal # 523. Listed and described at lot # 233 of the St
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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20DX-188 ORNATE TIBETAN CEREMONIAL STYLE SWORD1570 - 20DX-188 ORNATE TIBETAN CEREMONIAL STYLE SWORD
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20th century ornate Tibetan ceremonial style sword set with natural agate and turquoise gem stone. Hammered copper/bras allot metal with traces of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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20DX-55 COLT 2ND GEN NEW FRONTIER S.A.1571 - 20DX-55 COLT 2ND GEN NEW FRONTIER S.A.
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Colt 2nd Generation New Frontier Single Action Revolver, S/N 5487NF customized by Tom Haas Sr. for himself circa 1970-1974 in .44 Special caliber w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,950.00) = 1,950.00
 
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20DX-80 COLT DIAMONDBACK1572 - 20DX-80 COLT DIAMONDBACK
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Colt Diamondback Double Action Revolver in .38 special with a 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips and in excellent condition in o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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20DX-137 COLT COMBAT COMMANDER1573 - 20DX-137 COLT COMBAT COMMANDER
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Colt Combat Commander Semi-Auto Pistol in .38 Super with factory ejectrolus nickel finish in original box, S/N 70SC41418. In near fine used conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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20DX-138 COLT TARGETSMAN PISTOL1574 - 20DX-138 COLT TARGETSMAN PISTOL
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Colt Targetsman Semi-Auto Pistol in .22 L.R. with a 6” barrel in Woodsman series, S/N 307587S. The grips show cut out for mag release but
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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20DX-81 COLT DIAMONDBACK1575 - 20DX-81 COLT DIAMONDBACK
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Colt Diamondback Double Action in .22 caliber with a 4” barrel, blue and checkered wood grips, S/N D90678. In excellent to near new condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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20GFL-1 COLT PATERSON REVOLVING MDL 18391576 - 20GFL-1 COLT PATERSON REVOLVING MDL 1839
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Colt Model 1839 Paterson Revolving Carbine in .52 caliber, S/N 122 with a 24" barrel formerly Paul Sorrell collection and recently diassecio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 17,500.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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20GFL-3 PERCUSSION YEAGER STYLE RIFLE1577 - 20GFL-3 PERCUSSION YEAGER STYLE RIFLE
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Exceptional German high art percussion target rifle signed in gold on the barrels "Stiegele in Munchen". Considered one of the premier ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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20GFL-2 DRILLING DBL BBL SHOTGUN1578 - 20GFL-2 DRILLING DBL BBL SHOTGUN
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High Art engraved German Drilling with exposed hammers with 16GA over 7.7 x 58 marked rifle barrel and 20th century nitro proofs, S/N 3854. Good to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to Mrrooster2u for (3,300.00 + 660.00BP) = 3,960.00
 
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20DX-162A S&W D.A. REV.1579 - 20DX-162A S&W D.A. REV.
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Early Smith & Wesson Double Action 2nd model Revolver in .32 caliber with scroll engraving, nickel plated with hard rubber grips showing Brit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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20DX-57A S&W 1ST MDL 3RD ISSUE1580 - 20DX-57A S&W 1ST MDL 3RD ISSUE
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Smith & Wesson 1st Model 3rd issue .22 caliber Single Action revolver finely New York engraved in Nimschke style with magnificent raised carv...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to oregon202020 for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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20DX-136 COLT PYTHON1581 - 20DX-136 COLT PYTHON
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Colt Python Double Action revolver in .357 Mag with a 6” barrel mounted with leupold scope and Pachmayer grips, S/N 84720. 90%-95%+ origin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,350.00) = 2,350.00
 
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20ED-1 IXL BOWIE1582 - 20ED-1 IXL BOWIE
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IXL Bowie knife by “George Wostenholdm and Son, Washington Works, Shefield” and shows his trademarks and address. Measures 16
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,950.00) = 1,950.00
 
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20EF-1 COLT PYTHON #K044141583 - 20EF-1 COLT PYTHON #K04414
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Colt Python in .357 with desirable 2 ½” barrel, blue finish, and checkered medallion wood grips, S/N K04414. Fine to excellent ori
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,800.00) = 3,800.00
 
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20DX-1000 'GYPSY WAGON' BUMPER1583a - 20DX-1000 'GYPSY WAGON' BUMPER
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19th Century or Earlier "Gypsy Wagon" Bumper showing ornate wrought iron work in Armoral scenes with carved figures of battling men in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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20DX-277 SPRINGFILED 18631584 - 20DX-277 SPRINGFILED 1863
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Springfield 1863 Civil War Musket in .58 caliber with 3 bands dated 1863. In “Out of the attic” uncleaned condition from Pasadena
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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20DX-283 WINCHESTER MDL 701585 - 20DX-283 WINCHESTER MDL 70
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Winchester Model 70 Carbine Short Action rifle in .243 caliber with a 20” barrel, Winchester thin line rubber pad and engine turned bolt,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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20DX-161 ROYAL QUALITY PERC. MUFF PISTOL1586 - 20DX-161 ROYAL QUALITY PERC. MUFF PISTOL
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Royal Quality Percussion Muff Pistol signed "LePage Arq. Du Roi A Paris" with elaborate multi-color gold inlay and authentic ivory stoc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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20EC-1 COLT 1ST MODEL FLUCK #22741587 - 20EC-1 COLT 1ST MODEL FLUCK #2274
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Colt 1st Model Dragoon contract or so called “Fluck” series, S/N 2274. This revolver was found in a Texas pioneer family by noted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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19HR-1 MILITARY ENSEMBLE1588 - 19HR-1 MILITARY ENSEMBLE
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Historic military ensemble belonging to the late U.S. Army Colonel Victor E. Lund, consisting of his U.S. Property Colt Model 1911-A1 semi-automati
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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19RM-11 AQUAMARINE RING1589 - 19RM-11 AQUAMARINE RING
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14K Gold Ring Set with natural aquamarine approximately 2.70 CT and 9.6 grams gold. Est.: $1250-$2500
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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19RM-4 GENEVE LADIES WATCH1590 - 19RM-4 GENEVE LADIES WATCH
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14K Gold Ladies watch with face marked “Geneve” (Quartz) surrounded by 1.71 high quality diamonds and 39 grams gross weight (Over
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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19RM-8 RARE AMMOLITE & EMERALD PENDANT1591 - 19RM-8 RARE AMMOLITE & EMERALD PENDANT
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Rare ammolite and emerald custom 14K yellow gold free form 1 of a kind pendant. AGL appraisal $3,861. Est.: $2000-$4000
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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19RM-10 RUBY RING1592 - 19RM-10 RUBY RING
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Natural ruby set in heavy 14K gold ring approximately 53 CT. 24.6 grams gold. Est.: $6000-$12,000
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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20DX-56 COLT S.A.A. FACTORY ENGRAVED1593 - 20DX-56 COLT S.A.A. FACTORY ENGRAVED
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Colt Single Action Army Revolver Factory Master engraved by Denise Thirion in special series for Orange County Sheriff’s Department, S/N O
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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19RM-9 DEEP BLUE STAR SAPPHIRE RING1594 - 19RM-9 DEEP BLUE STAR SAPPHIRE RING
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14K White Gold Ring set with deep blue star sapphire 20 x 17mm. Approximately weighs 21.8 grams. Est.: $3000-$6000
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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20DX-58a COLT OFFICIAL POLICE1595 - 20DX-58a COLT OFFICIAL POLICE
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Colt official police .38 special caliber double action revolver finely period hand engraved (Outside factory on custom order), S/N 554103. The engr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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20DX-266 B.S.A. MARTINI CADET ACTION1596 - 20DX-266 B.S.A. MARTINI CADET ACTION
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B.S.A. Martini Cadet Action reworked and re-barreled in 1950s era to .218 Bee with custom stock and extended lever with brass knob, iron sights and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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17DR-3 OIL PTG1597 - 17DR-3 OIL PTG
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Goache on artist board signed lower left “Charles Napier Hemy” and dated 1900. Also signed and title on reverse “On Crabb
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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20DX-265 U.S. M-1 CARBINE BY INLAND1598 - 20DX-265 U.S. M-1 CARBINE BY INLAND
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U.S. M1 Carbine by Inland in .30 caliber with barrel marked “Inland Div. of General Motors” and dated 12-43, S/N 3160592. Shows a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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20DX-264A  U.S. M-1 CARBINE1599 - 20DX-264A U.S. M-1 CARBINE
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U.S. M1 Carbine by Inland in .30 caliber with “Inland Div. of General Motors” marked barrel dated 9-42. The rear sight has been g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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20DX-265A  PRE-WARII GERMAN S.S. RIFLE1600 - 20DX-265A PRE-WARII GERMAN S.S. RIFLE
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Pre-WWII German Single Shot rifle by “J.G.A.” marked original “Karbiner” (Early Anchutz marking). In 6mm Flobert
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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20DX-124 S&W PRE-WAR M&P1601 - 20DX-124 S&W PRE-WAR M&P
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S&W Pre-War M&P Target Double Action Revolver in .38 Special Caliber with a 6” barrel, and gold medallion checkered wood grips, S/N ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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20DX-125 1790'S ERA AUTRIAN F/L MILITARY PISTOL1602 - 20DX-125 1790'S ERA AUTRIAN F/L MILITARY PISTOL
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1790s Era Austrian Flintlock Military Issue pistol with brass mounts and full stock in approximately .69 caliber smoothbore. Measures 17”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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20DX-126 EUROPEAN F/L HORSEMAN'S PISTOL1603 - 20DX-126 EUROPEAN F/L HORSEMAN'S PISTOL
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Early to Mid-18th Century European Flintlock Horseman’s pistol converted to percussion in the 19th century. Measures 20” overall w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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20DX-128 RADOM MDL 351604 - 20DX-128 RADOM MDL 35
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Polish Radom Model 35 Nazi proofed Semi-Auto pistol with holster, S/N D7941. Old arsenal type re-blued finish with sharp markings and proofs. The b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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20DX-626 WWII BRING BACKS1605 - 20DX-626 WWII BRING BACKS
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Lot of 2 bring backs from WWII as described: 1. German Officer’s belt with pebble grain buckle. 1945 dated and well-marked. 2. Black painted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to zramasauskas for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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20DX-627 DUCK STAMP PRINTS1606 - 20DX-627 DUCK STAMP PRINTS
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Lot duck stamp prints by Dave Chapple. #1/150 hand signed with painted remark, #2/150 hand signed. Measures 8 7/8” x 6 3/8” image
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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20DX-628 WATERFOWL PRINTS1607 - 20DX-628 WATERFOWL PRINTS
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Large lot of migratory waterfowl prints all hand signed and numbered. Leon Parson, David Maas and state editions. Approximately 6 ½
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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20DX-629 WATERFOWL PRINTS1608 - 20DX-629 WATERFOWL PRINTS
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Lot of Medallion edition migratory waterfowl prints in original folios. 1987-88. Some with stamps and remarks hand done by artists. Also artist pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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20DX-630 SPORTING AND WILDLIFE PRINTS & STAMPS1609 - 20DX-630 SPORTING AND WILDLIFE PRINTS & STAMPS
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Lot of sporting and wildlife art prints and stamps. 30 $5 Alaska professional Hunter Association. Artwork by Michael Coleman with 30 prints titled
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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20DX-631 COLEMAN WILDLIFE PRINTS1610 - 20DX-631 COLEMAN WILDLIFE PRINTS
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Lot of 15 Michael Coleman wildlife prints. 3 subjects 5 each. Approximately 26 ¼” x 18”. Average value $100-$200 each unfr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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