Denver Old West Auction

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Brian Lebel's 24th Annual Old West Auction will offer over 325 lots of fine Western art, artifacts and collectibles. The auction will be held live at the Denver Mart, Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 5pm MST. Highlights include:

Items from the estate of Clayton Moore, TV's original Lone Ranger, including 2 Nudie's costumes, a Manuel costume, his famous Edward H. Bohlin double-holster gun rig with "silver" bullets, autographed memorabilia, and more. Estate items from another Western television star, Gail Davis, will also be offered. Gail played Annie Oakley on the popular TV series of the same name.

The top estimated lot is a museum-quality, premiere collection of Texas bits. The result of years of collecting, research and study, the collection consists of 86 bits by over 26 different makers. Featured in the book "Bit and Spur Makers in the Texas Tradition," by Ned and Jody Martin, the collection is being offered in its entirety as a single lot.

Fine art is well-represented this year, including a nocturne oil by Eanger Irving Couse, which is the cover lot for the catalog. Other fine artists of note include, J.H. Sharp, Ed Mell, Bill Anton, Burt Procter, Till Gooden, Eric Michaels, Will James, Matt Clark, William Matthews, Mehl Lawson, Bill Schenck, Alexander Phimster Proctor, Elmer Schooley and many others.

Antique and contemporary cowboy trappings such as spurs, bridles and saddles will be offered by such makers as Bill Adamson, Randy Butters, Jose Figueroa, Kelly Bros, McChesney, Meanea and others. A rare cowgirl championship trophy saddle made by Visalia for Joella Mildred Irwin will be sold.

Native American antiquities include Navajo textiles, a rare Comanche bridle, an important and impressive pipe bag, beaded moccasins, gauntlets, gunstock clubs, bowcases, possible bags and an early quilled and fringed man's warshirt.

"Captain Jack" a cast zinc cigar store Indian, circa 1870 is another highlight. Material related to important Old West figures and places, such as Dodge City, Pat Garrett, The James Gang, Tom Mix, The Pinkerton Agency, George Custer, the Cherokee Strip and Kit Carson are included.

Antique firearms from Colt, Deringer, Rogers & Spencer, Sharps, Springfield and others will be available. All are antique firearms and do not require any special licenses or permits to purchase.
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5 Bohlin Silver Bullets203 - 5 Bohlin Silver Bullets
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Edward H. Bohlin Silver Bullets Sterling dummy cartridges, known as “Lone Ranger” bullets. Weight and feel of the loaded .45 caliber cartridge. Headst
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to maxfielz for (2,750.00 + 577.50BP) = 3,327.50
 
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5 Bohlin Silver Bullets204 - 5 Bohlin Silver Bullets
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Edward H. Bohlin Silver Bullets Sterling dummy cartridges, known as “Lone Ranger” bullets. Weight and feel of the loaded .45 caliber cartridge. Headst
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Buffalo Bill Cody & Pawnee Bill Gordon Letters205 - Buffalo Bill Cody & Pawnee Bill Gordon Letters
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The Two Bills signed letters from both of the celebrated showman and frontiersman. Framed with original image of the two Bills with embossed stamp by
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to oneoone for (2,000.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,420.00
 
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Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Lithograph206 - Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Lithograph
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Poster for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West – Sells Floto Circus c. 1926 Erie Litho Co., Erie, Pa., 34 3/4” x 22” Tack holes in corners, foxing on surface, an
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Rearing Bucker207 - Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Rearing Bucker
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Rearing Bucker lithographed poster, by A. Hoen Litho Co., 42” x 28” and framed to 46” x 33”. An extremely scarce image, titled at bottom, and based on
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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R.G. Lester California Silver Parade Saddle208 - R.G. Lester California Silver Parade Saddle
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Dazzling, Southern California, black, fully floral carved, sterling silver mounted parade saddle with 5” seat and 20” tapaderos. Maker-marked with a B
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Important F.A. Meanea Saddle209 - Important F.A. Meanea Saddle
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A very special 14X loop seat saddle with original silver mountings on each corner. Flowers with sunburst petals highlight this deeply tooled Cheyenne
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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F.A. Meanea Belt and Holster Rig210 - F.A. Meanea Belt and Holster Rig
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Cheyenne, Wyo. marked, double loop holster in very fine overall condition with lovely, rich color and patina. Fits a 5 1/2” Colt Single Action Army re
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Dodge City Mayor’s Colt & Important Papers211 - Dodge City Mayor’s Colt & Important Papers
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Colt Single Action used by A.B. Webster, Mayor and Marshal of Dodge City and the cause of the "Peace Commission" of Charles E. Bassett, Wy...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Ham Bell, Dodge City Sheriff Collection212 - Ham Bell, Dodge City Sheriff Collection
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Historical items carried by H.B. Bell as Sheriff of Dodge City, Kansas: a) Leather wallet with Masonic pin; b) 1929 Kiwanis badge; c) Suspension dele
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Wyatt Earp,  A.O. Wallace Documents,  Tombstone Arizona213 - Wyatt Earp, A.O. Wallace Documents, Tombstone Arizona
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Important Wallace / Earp related documents include the original lease that Wallace witnessed and notarized for Wyatt Earp, Virgil Earp, James Earp and
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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W.F. Buffalo Bill Cody Calling Card214 - W.F. Buffalo Bill Cody Calling Card
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Early signed and inscribed calling card from America’s showman “To My Friend – Gerry Baum – from W.F. Cody – Buffalo Bill – Feb 5th 79.” 2 3/8” x 4 1/
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to infallible2 for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Frederic Remington Letter215 - Frederic Remington Letter
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Signed, handwritten letter to a collector, pertaining to a show of his work at Noe’s Gallery, 368 Fifth Ave., and a work “Ridden Down” for sale at $10
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Pat Garrett Documents216 - Pat Garrett Documents
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Patrick Garrett’s Life Insurance Policy and documents from the New York Life Insurance Company, for the years 1892, 1896, and 1899. Promissory note da
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to maxfielz for (3,500.00 + 735.00BP) = 4,235.00
 
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Annie Oakley217 - Annie Oakley
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Signed cabinet card photograph. “Annie Oakley – (Little Sure Shot) – J. Wood Photo., 208 Bowery, N.Y.” Signed in ink with guide lines in upper right “
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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1881 Cherokee Strip Brand Book218 - 1881 Cherokee Strip Brand Book
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“Cherokee Strip – Brand Book, Authorized by Stockman’s Convention, held at Caldwell, Kan., March 16th, 1881 - This Strip lies West of the Arkansas Riv
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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1884 Cherokee Strip Brand Book219 - 1884 Cherokee Strip Brand Book
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“South-Western Brand Book, containing the Marks and Brands of the Cattle and Horse Raisers of Southwestern Kansas, the Indian Territory, and the Panha
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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1881 Cherokee Strip Brand Book220 - 1881 Cherokee Strip Brand Book
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This book belonged to J.C. Pryor, but he cut out a few single brand entries from 2 pages in this copy. Some wear on pages and heavy foxing. Interestin
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Pinkerton National Detective Agency Books221 - Pinkerton National Detective Agency Books
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a) A great, large, Reward Book from the Denver Agency, No 4. This book has laid in posters on 243 pages. There is a 16-page index in the front. First
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Dustin Farnum’s J.R. McChesney Spurs222 - Dustin Farnum’s J.R. McChesney Spurs
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A fine, clean pair of original, number 34 spurs. These spurs were worn by the famed movie star. Silver mounted on one side with the repoussé, p...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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1920s Silver Inlaid California Spurs223 - 1920s Silver Inlaid California Spurs
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Double inlaid, pear pattern, 1920s, California spurs with inlaid shanks, 2”, 16-point rowels, inlaid, upturned buttons, and vintage, 2” scalloped, let
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to handle for (1,200.00 + 252.00BP) = 1,452.00
 
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California Style Spurs224 - California Style Spurs
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Northern plains style engraving on these large, Spanish influenced spurs. Quality, shop-made, with 8-point rowels, showing chevron design chasing. Spu
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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The Ned and Jody Martin Texas Bit Collection225 - The Ned and Jody Martin Texas Bit Collection
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(Photos and descriptions of ALL 86 bits are available here: http://www.denveroldwest.com/texasbits/index.htm#1) We are pleased to offer the incredi
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 180,000.00 - 220,000.00
 
 
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E.G. Field (1920-2011) Inlaid Bit226 - E.G. Field (1920-2011) Inlaid Bit
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E.G. Santa Susanna pattern silver inlaid spade bit with classic Field stamping from the renowned Santa Barbara family. Stamped and dated “2000.”
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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E.G. Field (1920-2011) Bit227 - E.G. Field (1920-2011) Bit
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Edwin George Field, Santa Barbara, Calif half breed bit with deep chasing, 1 7/8” domed & scalloped conchos and silver inlaid stripes on all edg...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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J.F. Echavarria San Jose Spade Bit228 - J.F. Echavarria San Jose Spade Bit
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1880s silver inlaid, early San Jose bit, maker-marked “J.F. Echavarria /San Jose” on the bar. Stylized, early spade with Juan Francisco’s distinctive
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Striking Early California Bit & Headstall229 - Striking Early California Bit & Headstall
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Finely detailed, unmarked, half breed bit with coin silver inlays engraved with card suits &, birds. Cheeks mounted with large jello mold style ...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Edward H. Bohlin “Beverly Special” Silver Parade Saddle230 - Edward H. Bohlin “Beverly Special” Silver Parade Saddle
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Elegant Bohlin “Beverly Special” model parade ensemble in outstanding 100% condition including Bohlinmade custom shipping trunk. The saddle was built
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Rawhide Reata231 - Luis B. Ortega Rawhide Reata
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Maker-marked “Luis B. Ortega” on the Hondo. Approximately 40 feet with red and dark brown interweaves on the trademark Ortega hondo. Includes a 1983 p
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Bridle with Bit232 - Luis B. Ortega Bridle with Bit
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8-strand, Luis B. Ortega, laced, split-ear headstall, with very light, 8-strand reins to match. Attached to unmarked, Carol Figueroa silver, inlaid sp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Rawhide Reata233 - Luis B. Ortega Rawhide Reata
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4-strand braid, 36” long. “Ortega” branded into hondo. A beautiful patina over the entire rope.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Impressive Horsehair & Kangaroo Bridle234 - Impressive Horsehair & Kangaroo Bridle
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Braided brown kangaroo leather with hitched brow and nosebands and double rounded cheeks. Horsehair pattern features geometric designs in natural blac
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Rawlins Wyoming Prison Horsehair Bridle235 - Rawlins Wyoming Prison Horsehair Bridle
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Polychrome blue, green, pink, yellow, black, brown, and beige bridle with three celluloid rings, horsehead glass rosettes, candy cane colored split re
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Deer Lodge Montana Prisonmade Horsehair Bridle236 - Deer Lodge Montana Prisonmade Horsehair Bridle
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Multicolored, hitched braided, Deer Lodge, Montana prisonmade, horsehair bridle with closed reins and geometric designs. Seven red, two blue and two n
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Rare “Good Luck” 1900s Horsehair Bridle237 - Rare “Good Luck” 1900s Horsehair Bridle
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Highly prized hitch-braided polychrome horsehair bridle with “GOOD LUCK” woven into the browband in purple letters, and twin American Flags in red, wh
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to kathrynk for (4,000.00 + 840.00BP) = 4,840.00
 
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Deer Lodge Montana Prisonmade Horsehair Bridle238 - Deer Lodge Montana Prisonmade Horsehair Bridle
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Multicolored, prisonmade bridle with 13 polychrome tassels, double-round cheeks, and celluloid rings. Dog theme rosettes at brow band and riding equip
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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John Hampton’s Hamley Saddle239 - John Hampton’s Hamley Saddle
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A fine working cowboy saddle belonging to famous CAA artist, Johnny Hampton. A Hamley Special with basket stamp design, 14” seat, 15” swells, and a 5”
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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500X Stetson Hat240 - 500X Stetson Hat
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New in box the El Aguila II in size 7 3/8”, 3 1/2” brim with ostrich band and miniature coin pin. The top quality straw hat with all 500 of the Xs in
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Hamley White Wooly Chaps241 - Hamley White Wooly Chaps
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A fine pair of Hamley & Co. Pendleton, Oregon angora chaps in excellent condition. Bright white hair with flower carved belt. Well marked on bil...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Fancy two-tone Brown Show Saddle242 - Fancy two-tone Brown Show Saddle
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Artistically detailed, floral carved two-tone silver mounted brown parade saddle reminiscent of the top quality California makers such as Nolte-Olsen
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 16,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Pair of His & Hers Saddles by N. Porter243 - Pair of His & Hers Saddles by N. Porter
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Fully and deeply hand tooled, two-tone, floral carved 1940s-1950s N. Porter, Phoenix, Arizona "his" and "hers" matching show sad...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Seal Skin Vest and Cuffs244 - Seal Skin Vest and Cuffs
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a) Vest with tag from a California Fur House, framed with a bone-handled, gambler’s dagger and sheath, a nickel Harrington & Richardson spur tri...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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John Clark Portland Pommel Bags246 - John Clark Portland Pommel Bags
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Fine bags with rich color, sharp deep marks and soft leather. Holster under one flap. Excellent condition with great patina and feel. Provenance: Ge
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to jlofcxbkiato for (1,600.00 + 336.00BP) = 1,936.00
 
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Faro Tiger Advertising Wood Carving247 - Faro Tiger Advertising Wood Carving
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Bucking the Tiger hand carved, circa 1880s statue for saloon use. 43” x 22 1/2” x 9”. Original paint, plank base, removable ears. Faro was the favorit
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Indian Weather Vane248 - Indian Weather Vane
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A spectacular sheet steel painted weather vane of a Native American crouched at the fire. Circa late 19th century. Appears to be all original paint, w
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Colt 1851 Navy Revolver249 - Colt 1851 Navy Revolver
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The sought after Navy-Navy percussion revolver, #59694, all matching, including loading lever and wedge, 4th model, early type Navy-Navy with New York
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to budkins75 for (1,700.00 + 357.00BP) = 2,057.00
 
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Colt 1851 Navy Revolver250 - Colt 1851 Navy Revolver
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.36 caliber, all matching numbers #71573, U.S. marked, 7 1/2” barrel. Brown with cleaned surfaces, loose cylinder, overall good. Very light frame mark
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Colt’s Tex and Patches Advertising Lithograph251 - Colt’s Tex and Patches Advertising Lithograph
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The classic “The Arm of Law & Order” poster for Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. – Hartford, Conn. U.S.A. Complete with both bands. 33”...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Presentation Revolver252 - Colt Model 1849 Presentation Revolver
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Presentation Colt 1849 "Pocket" Revolver, 1853, .31 caliber, all matching, 6" barrel with engraved Samuel Colt address, strong bore w...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Colt Engraved 1849 Pocket Model253 - Colt Engraved 1849 Pocket Model
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#187139, all matching numbers, .31 caliber, 6” barrel with NY address, strong rifling, 95% barrel and cylinder re-blue remaining, 90% cylinder scene,
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to trianon for (2,500.00 + 525.00BP) = 3,025.00
 
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