Brian Lebel’s 2009 Cody Old West Auction

Auction Details

Antique & Contemporary
Cowboy & Western Americana
Indian & Ethnographic Artifacts
Fine Western Art
Western Design for Home and Ranch


Includes such items as: rare photographs, vintage posters, advertising, & scarce historical western artifacts; the finest in Cowboy & Indian antiques & artifacts, bits and spurs, chaps, firearms, beaded items; fine western art and decorative items
Buscadero Rig with Colt Dbl Action 85 Buscadero Rig with Colt Dbl Action
Colt New Service in .455 Eley cal., 5 1/2" barrel with excellent bore, 80% blue with thinning in some areas. Correct British proof marks. Ser #11439...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00 + 160.00) = 960.00
Pair of Floral Carved Buscadero Gun Rigs 86 Pair of Floral Carved Buscadero Gun Rigs
a) H.H. Heiser, Denver extra wide 5” belt with a double row of .38 cal. loops. Holster is triple loop, buckstitched and fits a 7 1/2” Colt Single Ac...
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (500.00 + 100.00) = 600.00
Contemporary Studded Cartridge Belt 87 Contemporary Studded Cartridge Belt
Exacting copy of the famous R.T. Frazier two-tone money / cartridge belt. High quality custom made brown leather belt measuring 43” in overall lengt...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 220.00) = 1,320.00
Montana Bureau of Indian Affairs Badge 88 Montana Bureau of Indian Affairs Badge
Special Officer Badge was never issued and is in as-new condition. Most likely for a dignitary and not for law enforcement use. Eagle over shield wi...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 140.00) = 840.00
Three Contemporary Holsters 89 Three Contemporary Holsters
All marked J. R. Laird / Wapiti, Wyo. Jim was a well known authority on F.A. Meanea and this was mirrored in his leatherwork: a) Slim Jim style for ...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 60.00) = 360.00
Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Revolver with Rig 90 Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Revolver with Rig
Large frame D.A. Army with square butt in .44-40 cal., nickel, hard rubber grips. 7" barrel with strong bore. 85% original nickel finish remaining, ...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 240.00) = 1,440.00
Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Revolver 91 Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Revolver
Factory engraved large frame single action. .44-40 cal., 7" barrel with good rifling. Late 1st model, original pearl grips. Wear and slight surface ...
Start Price : 1,900.00 | Estimates : 3,800.00 - 4,400.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00 + 560.00) = 3,360.00
Southwest Gun Rig with Revolver 92 Southwest Gun Rig with Revolver
Bunkhouse made buckstitched belt and holster adorned with 7 (plus 1 as buckle) 1930s, 3" x 3 /2" oval silver Navajo Conchos. Early large frame singl...
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00 + 800.00) = 4,800.00
Cole Agee Engraved Colt 93 Cole Agee Engraved Colt
Master Texas engraver Cole Agee executed this 7 1/2” revolver in .44 special. Scroll style motif with buffalo, stag and bear images adorning the fir...
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00 + 1,100.00) = 6,600.00
S.F. Cody’s Fancy California Holster Rig 94 S.F. Cody’s Fancy California Holster Rig
A finely tooled holster with the scarce mark of Walker & Wade - San Francisco. The front was custom tooled S.F. Cody. Fits a Colt Single Action. St...
Start Price : 1,750.00 | Estimates : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00 + 540.00) = 3,240.00
Sharps 1859 SRC 98 Sharps 1859 SRC
Ser # 50216 converted to .50-70 centerfire. 22" barrel, excellent, bright, probably unfired bore. Virtually all the blue and case color from arsenal...
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimates : 9,000.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,250.00 + 1,650.00) = 9,900.00
Sharps Accessories 99 Sharps Accessories
Early Indian Wars or Civil War period sling and swivel clip in beautiful condition with #2 Hagner box, with .50-70 ammo.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 180.00) = 1,080.00
Spencer Model 1865 SRC 100 Spencer Model 1865 SRC
Indian Wars Burnside contract carbine in .56-50 rimfire. Excellent plus bore, 20" barrel with 99% blue. 98% case remaining on frame, hammer lock pla...
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimates : 8,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00 + 1,400.00) = 8,400.00
Spencer Accessories 101 Spencer Accessories
Sling and swivel clip in excellent condition. SRC "Thimble" (attaches to saddle quarter strap). 2 boxes of "Horse training" blank cartridges, blue ...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to PatlCoen for (500.00 + 100.00) = 600.00
Butte, Montana Soldier’s Outfit 102 Butte, Montana Soldier’s Outfit
Uniform set of Major James W. Bell 19th Century Indian fighter from Butte, Montana. Set includes two of his uniform jackets with rank stripes, badge...
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00 + 360.00) = 2,160.00
United States Indian Service Tunic 103 United States Indian Service Tunic
Tailored 5 button blue wool with rolled collar. General service buttons with Horstman marked backs. White piping on collar and 3 button cuffs. Condi...
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 180.00) = 1,080.00
U.S. Cavalry Saddle Bags 104 U.S. Cavalry Saddle Bags
Standard issue. 3 strap pockets. Fair condition, c. 1890s.
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to PatlCoen for (250.00 + 50.00) = 300.00
Wentzel Friedrich Horn Chair 105 Wentzel Friedrich Horn Chair
Texas horn chair with original paper label W. Friedrich - manufacturer of Horn Chairs & Cabinet Maker - No. 12 Crockett St. San Antonio. In need of ...
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 320.00) = 1,920.00
Presentation Horn Chair 106 Presentation Horn Chair
An extremely well made parlor horn chair commissioned by livestock baron Fred Junker of San Francisco for presentation to President William McKinley...
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00 + 750.00) = 4,500.00
Enchanting Vintage Lodge Painting 107 Enchanting Vintage Lodge Painting
Mountain, lake and moose, oil on board, 22” x 94” image with 1 1/2" frame. Vintage, atmospheric art for your mountain cabin.
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 400.00) = 2,400.00