Important Collector's Firearms Auction

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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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Original lithograph hand signed A.P. Anderson  lower right numbered 39 of 950. Approx.  28”x21” exce901 - Original lithograph hand signed A.P. Anderson lower right numbered 39 of 950. Approx. 28”x21” exce
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Original lithograph hand signed A.P. Anderson lower right numbered 39 of 950. Approx. 28”x21” excellent condition nicely framed, few bumps and mino
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Sharps 4 barrel pepperbox derringer 22 rim  fire caliber with early forward release and  floral hard902 - Sharps 4 barrel pepperbox derringer 22 rim fire caliber with early forward release and floral hard
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Sharps 4 barrel pepperbox derringer 22 rim fire caliber with early forward release and floral hard rubber grips, serial #44006. The barrel shows
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Large size powder flask circa early to mid  17th century for Wheelock or Matchlock musket  construct903 - Large size powder flask circa early to mid 17th century for Wheelock or Matchlock musket construct
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Large size powder flask circa early to mid 17th century for Wheelock or Matchlock musket constructed of horn with forged iron mounts and European o
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Old two compartment lined box made to accept  two pistols, no hinges measuring approx 10”  by 7” by 904 - Old two compartment lined box made to accept two pistols, no hinges measuring approx 10” by 7” by
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Old two compartment lined box made to accept two pistols, no hinges measuring approx 10” by 7” by 2”deep lined with old felt and velvet in lid. Co
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Double barrel percussion pocket sized pistol  signed “Allen & Thurber”.  The pistol  measures 7-5/8”905 - Double barrel percussion pocket sized pistol signed “Allen & Thurber”. The pistol measures 7-5/8”
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Double barrel percussion pocket sized pistol signed “Allen & Thurber”. The pistol measures 7-5/8” overall with 4-1/8” barrel of 36 cal smoot...
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Under hammer percussion buggy type rifle  marked “D.H. Hilliard, Cornish, N.H.”  The  rifle measures906 - Under hammer percussion buggy type rifle marked “D.H. Hilliard, Cornish, N.H.” The rifle measures
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Under hammer percussion buggy type rifle marked “D.H. Hilliard, Cornish, N.H.” The rifle measures 32-1/2” overall with 16” barrel of approx 41 cal
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Allen double barrel percussion pocket pistol,  circa 1830-1850’s.  Serial #724 in good  original con907 - Allen double barrel percussion pocket pistol, circa 1830-1850’s. Serial #724 in good original con
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Allen double barrel percussion pocket pistol, circa 1830-1850’s. Serial #724 in good original condition. The pistol measures 6-1/2” overall with
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Lot of four hand wrought Sterling Silver  dinner plates, each approx. 10” in diameter  and each mark908 - Lot of four hand wrought Sterling Silver dinner plates, each approx. 10” in diameter and each mark
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Lot of four hand wrought Sterling Silver dinner plates, each approx. 10” in diameter and each marked “Jac Weller” (old time martial arms collector
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Lot of 10 original artwork for aviation  magazines with paintings by Cal Smith, Alfred  Swilies and 909 - Lot of 10 original artwork for aviation magazines with paintings by Cal Smith, Alfred Swilies and
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Lot of 10 original artwork for aviation magazines with paintings by Cal Smith, Alfred Swilies and others; various conditions. From the estate of Ro
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Pencil drawing signed lower right Larry  Torchik “December First Mallards”. Probably a  study for a 910 - Pencil drawing signed lower right Larry Torchik “December First Mallards”. Probably a study for a
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Pencil drawing signed lower right Larry Torchik “December First Mallards”. Probably a study for a major painting. Approx. 23”x35” mounted on board
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Framed Andre Renoux color print of a Paris  street scene, image size approx. 24” x 17”.  Renoux is k911 - Framed Andre Renoux color print of a Paris street scene, image size approx. 24” x 17”. Renoux is k
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Framed Andre Renoux color print of a Paris street scene, image size approx. 24” x 17”. Renoux is known as the “Father of French Urban Realist Paint
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Antique Smith & Wesson top break DA revolver,  .38 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, factory  mottled re912 - Antique Smith & Wesson top break DA revolver, .38 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, factory mottled re
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Antique Smith & Wesson top break DA revolver, .38 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, factory mottled red grips, #104075. This gun is in overall ve...
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Antique percussion single shot smoothbore  rifle, 12 gauge, 38-1/2” barrel, blue finish,  back actio912a - Antique percussion single shot smoothbore rifle, 12 gauge, 38-1/2” barrel, blue finish, back actio
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Antique percussion single shot smoothbore rifle, 12 gauge, 38-1/2” barrel, blue finish, back action lock with engraved lockplate and hammer; half s
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Antique Hopkins & Allen DA top break revolver  with folding hammer, .32 cal., 3” barrel,  blue finis913 - Antique Hopkins & Allen DA top break revolver with folding hammer, .32 cal., 3” barrel, blue finis
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Antique Hopkins & Allen DA top break revolver with folding hammer, .32 cal., 3” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #3529...
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1860 Officer’s sword of late manufacture  marked “J.H. Wilson, Phil a” with scabbard;  good to very 913a - 1860 Officer’s sword of late manufacture marked “J.H. Wilson, Phil a” with scabbard; good to very
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1860 Officer’s sword of late manufacture marked “J.H. Wilson, Phil a” with scabbard; good to very good condition. From an old collection in Auburn
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Cased Italian-made copy of a Colt Walker  percussion revolver for Replica Arms Co., .44  cal., 9” ba914 - Cased Italian-made copy of a Colt Walker percussion revolver for Replica Arms Co., .44 cal., 9” ba
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Cased Italian-made copy of a Colt Walker percussion revolver for Replica Arms Co., .44 cal., 9” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, deluxe grain
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Antique gold locket approx. 1-1/2” in  diameter with initials OHL engraved on the  outside of the co914a - Antique gold locket approx. 1-1/2” in diameter with initials OHL engraved on the outside of the co
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Antique gold locket approx. 1-1/2” in diameter with initials OHL engraved on the outside of the cover with two interior sides to display images or
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A lot of aviation art produced for magazines,  1950s and 60s showing work signed by Cal  Smith, R. G915 - A lot of aviation art produced for magazines, 1950s and 60s showing work signed by Cal Smith, R. G
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A lot of aviation art produced for magazines, 1950s and 60s showing work signed by Cal Smith, R. Gunnell, Douglas Rolfe and J. Friggs. Ten original
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Custom lead bullet display board cast in  original molds and entitled “Bullets that  Shaped American916 - Custom lead bullet display board cast in original molds and entitled “Bullets that Shaped American
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Custom lead bullet display board cast in original molds and entitled “Bullets that Shaped American History”. Made by Albert Henry Warren. The Gun R
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Custom made cartridge display board showing  modern rifle cartridges from 1870’s-1950’s.  Thirty (30917 - Custom made cartridge display board showing modern rifle cartridges from 1870’s-1950’s. Thirty (30
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Custom made cartridge display board showing modern rifle cartridges from 1870’s-1950’s. Thirty (30) cartridges total nicely framed and displayed. A
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Carved and tooled Wild West Show style  holster for Colt Model 1878 D.A. revolver  with 7-1/2” BBL m918 - Carved and tooled Wild West Show style holster for Colt Model 1878 D.A. revolver with 7-1/2” BBL m
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Carved and tooled Wild West Show style holster for Colt Model 1878 D.A. revolver with 7-1/2” BBL marked “Moose Brand”. This holster is oversize an
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Sudanese Kaskara long sword with decorated  leather sheath and shoulder strap; sword is  approx. 40”919 - Sudanese Kaskara long sword with decorated leather sheath and shoulder strap; sword is approx. 40”
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Sudanese Kaskara long sword with decorated leather sheath and shoulder strap; sword is approx. 40” overall with an approx. 35” blade displaying pro
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Smith & Wesson hand ejector DA revolver,  .32-20 cal., 5” barrel, nickel finish, pearl  grips, #1134920 - Smith & Wesson hand ejector DA revolver, .32-20 cal., 5” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #1134
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Smith & Wesson hand ejector DA revolver, .32-20 cal., 5” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #113464. This gun is in overall very good + cond...
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Smith & Wesson 5-screw hand ejector DA  revolver, .38 Special, 5” barrel, nickel  finish, pearl grip921 - Smith & Wesson 5-screw hand ejector DA revolver, .38 Special, 5” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grip
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Smith & Wesson 5-screw hand ejector DA revolver, .38 Special, 5” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #361095. This gun is in overall fine con...
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Lot of 10 belt and bowie style knives with  leather sheaths including an antique ENCORE  by Thomas T922 - Lot of 10 belt and bowie style knives with leather sheaths including an antique ENCORE by Thomas T
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Lot of 10 belt and bowie style knives with leather sheaths including an antique ENCORE by Thomas Turner & Co., approx. 11” overall with an ap...
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Ruger Ranch semi-auto rifle, .223 cal., grey  steel, 18-1/2” barrel, wood stock with black  handguar923 - Ruger Ranch semi-auto rifle, .223 cal., grey steel, 18-1/2” barrel, wood stock with black handguar
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Ruger Ranch semi-auto rifle, .223 cal., grey steel, 18-1/2” barrel, wood stock with black handguard, no magazine, woven green sling, #187-85838. Th
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Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown  shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, full  choke, 30” barrel924 - Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, full choke, 30” barrel
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Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, full choke, 30” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #1352802. This gun is
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Winchester Model 97 pump action takedown  shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Full  choke, 30” barrel925 - Winchester Model 97 pump action takedown shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Full choke, 30” barrel
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Winchester Model 97 pump action takedown shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Full choke, 30” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #E958026. This gun is
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Alfred Williams, Sheffield, England marked  dirk with spiral carved pearl grip and  scabbard; good t925a - Alfred Williams, Sheffield, England marked dirk with spiral carved pearl grip and scabbard; good t
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Alfred Williams, Sheffield, England marked dirk with spiral carved pearl grip and scabbard; good to very good overall with a patina; the scabbard i
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Colt New Service DA revolver, .455 Eley cal.,  5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black  hard rub926 - Colt New Service DA revolver, .455 Eley cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rub
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Colt New Service DA revolver, .455 Eley cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, lanyard ring, #132770. This gun is in
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Colt Police Positive DA revolver, factory  inscribed “W.F. & Co.” on butt strap, .38  Special cal., 927 - Colt Police Positive DA revolver, factory inscribed “W.F. & Co.” on butt strap, .38 Special cal.,
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Colt Police Positive DA revolver, factory inscribed “W.F. & Co.” on butt strap, .38 Special cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black har...
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Colt Official Police DA revolver, .38 cal.,  6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard  rubber gr928 - Colt Official Police DA revolver, .38 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber gr
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Colt Official Police DA revolver, .38 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #667916. This gun is in overall fine to exce
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Belgian-made Browning Sweet Sixteen Model  semi-auto shotgun, 16 gauge, 25-1/2” barrel,  blue finish929 - Belgian-made Browning Sweet Sixteen Model semi-auto shotgun, 16 gauge, 25-1/2” barrel, blue finish
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Belgian-made Browning Sweet Sixteen Model semi-auto shotgun, 16 gauge, 25-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks with Decelerator hard rub
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Flintlock tap action probably French circa  about 1810. Fair-good condition only with  small cracks 930 - Flintlock tap action probably French circa about 1810. Fair-good condition only with small cracks
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Flintlock tap action probably French circa about 1810. Fair-good condition only with small cracks in wood. About 9" overall and 40 cal. Grey...
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18th century French Flintlock Martial pistol,  69 caliber, iron mounts, barrel reduced to  6-1/4” an931 - 18th century French Flintlock Martial pistol, 69 caliber, iron mounts, barrel reduced to 6-1/4” an
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18th century French Flintlock Martial pistol, 69 caliber, iron mounts, barrel reduced to 6-1/4” and simple sheet metal band added at fore end. The
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Remington 22 cal vest pocket derringer,  nickel plated, rosewood grips no markings or  serial number932 - Remington 22 cal vest pocket derringer, nickel plated, rosewood grips no markings or serial number
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Remington 22 cal vest pocket derringer, nickel plated, rosewood grips no markings or serial numbers visible. The derringer retains 85-95% original
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Single barrel tap action flintlock center  hammer pistol signed Briscoe with British  proofs iron fr933 - Single barrel tap action flintlock center hammer pistol signed Briscoe with British proofs iron fr
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Single barrel tap action flintlock center hammer pistol signed Briscoe with British proofs iron frame bag shape grips probably for superimposed loa
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U.S. Model 1842 single shot percussion pistol  by H. Aston dated 1851 with all features as  standard934 - U.S. Model 1842 single shot percussion pistol by H. Aston dated 1851 with all features as standard
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U.S. Model 1842 single shot percussion pistol by H. Aston dated 1851 with all features as standard issue on this model. 54 cal with swivel ram rod
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Mariette Brevette marked DA percussion  pepperbox with ivory grips, 6 shot barrel  group in 41 cal (935 - Mariette Brevette marked DA percussion pepperbox with ivory grips, 6 shot barrel group in 41 cal (
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Mariette Brevette marked DA percussion pepperbox with ivory grips, 6 shot barrel group in 41 cal (about 10mm) 7-3/4” overall with 3-3/4” barrel gro
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Pair of English center hammer brass  blunderbuss pistols with snap bayonets and  nicely checkered wo936 - Pair of English center hammer brass blunderbuss pistols with snap bayonets and nicely checkered wo
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Pair of English center hammer brass blunderbuss pistols with snap bayonets and nicely checkered wood grips signed “Lewis & Tomes”. The pair ...
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Belgian percussion center hammer pistol with  bottom mounted spring bayonet release thru  trigger gu937 - Belgian percussion center hammer pistol with bottom mounted spring bayonet release thru trigger gu
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Belgian percussion center hammer pistol with bottom mounted spring bayonet release thru trigger guard. The pistol measures 10” overall with 4” oct
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Pair of high quality English center hammer  percussion pistols with side mounted spring  bayonets, s938 - Pair of high quality English center hammer percussion pistols with side mounted spring bayonets, s
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Pair of high quality English center hammer percussion pistols with side mounted spring bayonets, signed Mayes, Norwich. The pair measure 7 ½...
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Center hammer Flintlock pistol with under  mounted spring bayonet and brass frame signed  on left bu939 - Center hammer Flintlock pistol with under mounted spring bayonet and brass frame signed on left bu
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Center hammer Flintlock pistol with under mounted spring bayonet and brass frame signed on left but eligible and London on right. The barrel shows
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Mid-Eastern Flintlock Dag or Blunderbuss,  circa 19th century, 18” overall with 9”  ornate iron barr940 - Mid-Eastern Flintlock Dag or Blunderbuss, circa 19th century, 18” overall with 9” ornate iron barr
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Mid-Eastern Flintlock Dag or Blunderbuss, circa 19th century, 18” overall with 9” ornate iron barrel which flares to nearly 2” across muzzle with 1
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F. Reuthe’s patent 1857 trap gun in good to  very good condition showing black paint on  cast iron w941 - F. Reuthe’s patent 1857 trap gun in good to very good condition showing black paint on cast iron w
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F. Reuthe’s patent 1857 trap gun in good to very good condition showing black paint on cast iron with steel springs. The gun measures 12 ½” ...
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Stevens pocket rifle with detachable shoulder  stock in 25 rim fire caliber showing 18”  barrel, blu942 - Stevens pocket rifle with detachable shoulder stock in 25 rim fire caliber showing 18” barrel, blu
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Stevens pocket rifle with detachable shoulder stock in 25 rim fire caliber showing 18” barrel, blue and nickel finish, serial #13864. The shoulder
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A French style boarding axe with Flintlock  pistol, lock marked with proof and initials  “I.F”, tang943 - A French style boarding axe with Flintlock pistol, lock marked with proof and initials “I.F”, tang
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A French style boarding axe with Flintlock pistol, lock marked with proof and initials “I.F”, tang shows inscribed date in fancy letters of “1804”.
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Day’s patent style percussion under hammer  cane gun, circa mid 19th century in good  condition with944 - Day’s patent style percussion under hammer cane gun, circa mid 19th century in good condition with
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Day’s patent style percussion under hammer cane gun, circa mid 19th century in good condition with wood grip. The cane measures 35-1/2” overall, b
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Antique breech loading cane gun signed inside  action “Richard Ellis & Sons Gun & Rifle  Manufacture945 - Antique breech loading cane gun signed inside action “Richard Ellis & Sons Gun & Rifle Manufacture
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Antique breech loading cane gun signed inside action “Richard Ellis & Sons Gun & Rifle Manufactures, St. Mary’s square, Birmingham, Eng.”...
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Interesting Key gun utilizing Miquelet lock  with large pierced turning portion to key,  well made w946 - Interesting Key gun utilizing Miquelet lock with large pierced turning portion to key, well made w
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Interesting Key gun utilizing Miquelet lock with large pierced turning portion to key, well made with engraved lock and accents. Approx 10-1/2” ov
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