AUCTION  /  Important Collector's Firearms Auction

Important Collector's Firearms Auction

Auction Currency:USD Auction Location:1740 W. La Veta, Orange, California, 92868, United States

Auction Details

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.
Brass pepperbox pistol of Swedish mfg. attributed to J.Engstrom and originally incorrectly identif1257Brass pepperbox pistol of Swedish mfg. attributed to J.Engstrom and originally incorrectly identif
Brass pepperbox pistol of Swedish mfg. attributed to J.Engstrom and originally incorrectly identified as “Darling” by early collectors. Refer Fla
Start Price : 300.00
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-1262 NO LOT
Start Price : 0.00
Churchill Premier 25, 12 gauge S x S shotgun with 25” barrels in luggage case with accessories, se1263Churchill Premier 25, 12 gauge S x S shotgun with 25” barrels in luggage case with accessories, se
Churchill Premier 25, 12 gauge S x S shotgun with 25” barrels in luggage case with accessories, serial #8252. The gun is off set for right hand sh
Start Price : 1,250.00
Belgium Browning auto 5, 12 gauge, 3” magnum with 30” barrel, modified choked, serial #7V8379 in v1264Belgium Browning auto 5, 12 gauge, 3” magnum with 30” barrel, modified choked, serial #7V8379 in v
Belgium Browning auto 5, 12 gauge, 3” magnum with 30” barrel, modified choked, serial #7V8379 in very good condition retaining 85-95% original blue
Start Price : 300.00
19th century American style powder horn of large proportions with well carved neck inlaid with pea126519th century American style powder horn of large proportions with well carved neck inlaid with pea
19th century American style powder horn of large proportions with well carved neck inlaid with pearl, original strap and plug. The flask measures
Start Price : 125.00
Ithaca SKB Model 600, 20 gauge O/U shotgun with 3” magnum chamber, single trigger, auto ejector, v1266Ithaca SKB Model 600, 20 gauge O/U shotgun with 3” magnum chamber, single trigger, auto ejector, v
Ithaca SKB Model 600, 20 gauge O/U shotgun with 3” magnum chamber, single trigger, auto ejector, ventilated rib, decorated frame with satin finish,
Start Price : 225.00
German hunting sword with fancy etched blade and stag grip circa early to mid 19th century. The b1267German hunting sword with fancy etched blade and stag grip circa early to mid 19th century. The b
German hunting sword with fancy etched blade and stag grip circa early to mid 19th century. The blade is nicely etched with stags, German hunter,
Start Price : 200.00
1st Model Luftwaffe dagger from Nazi Era, blade shows “David Malach” maker’s mark with small proof12681st Model Luftwaffe dagger from Nazi Era, blade shows “David Malach” maker’s mark with small proof
1st Model Luftwaffe dagger from Nazi Era, blade shows “David Malach” maker’s mark with small proof and blade is fine to excellent with just slight
Start Price : 200.00
Spanish made side lock shotgun with SxS barrels marked “Winton Nitro proof “. The gun shows 27-3/1269Spanish made side lock shotgun with SxS barrels marked “Winton Nitro proof “. The gun shows 27-3/
Spanish made side lock shotgun with SxS barrels marked “Winton Nitro proof “. The gun shows 27-3/4” barrels choked modified right and full left wi
Start Price : 200.00
Clipped point Civil War era bowie knife marked “Jonas Lutz Celebrated Cutlery”; 13” overall with 71270Clipped point Civil War era bowie knife marked “Jonas Lutz Celebrated Cutlery”; 13” overall with 7
Clipped point Civil War era bowie knife marked “Jonas Lutz Celebrated Cutlery”; 13” overall with 7-3/4” blade and stag grip; iron guard with German
Start Price : 300.00
Spearpoint Dirk knife marked, XLNT on blade and engraved, “Celebrated Dirk Knife”, inscripted with1271Spearpoint Dirk knife marked, XLNT on blade and engraved, “Celebrated Dirk Knife”, inscripted with
Spearpoint Dirk knife marked, XLNT on blade and engraved, “Celebrated Dirk Knife”, inscripted with makers stamp on Ricasso, Wragg, Sheffield Island
Start Price : 300.00
Variant pattern U.S. Civil War Officer’s sword of Solingen Mfg with pierced iron guard showing Ame1272Variant pattern U.S. Civil War Officer’s sword of Solingen Mfg with pierced iron guard showing Ame
Variant pattern U.S. Civil War Officer’s sword of Solingen Mfg with pierced iron guard showing American Eagle and original scabbard; very good over
Start Price : 350.00
1860 Artillery sabre by Ames with D.R. inspection and 1863 date; the hilt is marked “22”. The Ames12731860 Artillery sabre by Ames with D.R. inspection and 1863 date; the hilt is marked “22”. The Ames
1860 Artillery sabre by Ames with D.R. inspection and 1863 date; the hilt is marked “22”. The Ames marking is very light and not visible without ma
Start Price : 350.00
Large dirk marked “Venture-Slater Brothers, Sheffield” with etched blade “For Use or Defense”; 6-11274Large dirk marked “Venture-Slater Brothers, Sheffield” with etched blade “For Use or Defense”; 6-1
Large dirk marked “Venture-Slater Brothers, Sheffield” with etched blade “For Use or Defense”; 6-1/2” blade, 11-1/4” overall; silver mounted with p
Start Price : 300.00
French Mitraleuse twenty (20) shot double action military revolver approximately 11.5mm made to mo1275French Mitraleuse twenty (20) shot double action military revolver approximately 11.5mm made to mo
French Mitraleuse twenty (20) shot double action military revolver approximately 11.5mm made to mount in bow of small boat into a bracket made for
Start Price : 625.00
English percussion belt pistol signed “Holland” on lock, circa 1850s-60s. The pistol measures 12” 1275aEnglish percussion belt pistol signed “Holland” on lock, circa 1850s-60s. The pistol measures 12”
English percussion belt pistol signed “Holland” on lock, circa 1850s-60s. The pistol measures 12” overall with 6” barrel of approx. .58 caliber smo
Start Price : 150.00
Late 18th to early 19th century painting of British soldier with musket in old period frame measur1275bLate 18th to early 19th century painting of British soldier with musket in old period frame measur
Late 18th to early 19th century painting of British soldier with musket in old period frame measuring approx. 5-1/8” height by 4” wide. The paintin
Start Price : 200.00
Scottish Regimental type dagger, circa 19th century, missing its scabbard. The dagger measures 18-1275cScottish Regimental type dagger, circa 19th century, missing its scabbard. The dagger measures 18-
Scottish Regimental type dagger, circa 19th century, missing its scabbard. The dagger measures 18-3/4” overall with 13-1/8” etched blade. The blade
Start Price : 200.00
Spearpoint bowie with cutlery grip marked J.Lingard, 89 peacroft, Sheffield and etching “draw me n1276Spearpoint bowie with cutlery grip marked J.Lingard, 89 peacroft, Sheffield and etching “draw me n
Spearpoint bowie with cutlery grip marked J.Lingard, 89 peacroft, Sheffield and etching “draw me not without reason etc” the blade is cleaned and e
Start Price : 200.00
Merwin & Bray .22 cal., derringer in good to very good condition with nice patina on brass; one of1277Merwin & Bray .22 cal., derringer in good to very good condition with nice patina on brass; one of
Merwin & Bray .22 cal., derringer in good to very good condition with nice patina on brass; one of the earliest cartridge derringers seldom found m
Start Price : 150.00
Monitor .22 cal., spur trigger frontier era revolver with N.Y. scroll engraving and period ivory g1278Monitor .22 cal., spur trigger frontier era revolver with N.Y. scroll engraving and period ivory g
Monitor .22 cal., spur trigger frontier era revolver with N.Y. scroll engraving and period ivory grips, #12370; 50-70% evenly drifting nickel finis
Start Price : 300.00
Spear point Dirk of good quality with reinforded blade marked Mappin Brothers, Sheffieod and Queen1279Spear point Dirk of good quality with reinforded blade marked Mappin Brothers, Sheffieod and Queen
Spear point Dirk of good quality with reinforded blade marked Mappin Brothers, Sheffieod and Queen Cuttlery works Sheffield on reserve. Fancy sta
Start Price : 300.00
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-1293 NO LOT
Start Price : 0.00
Original handmade primitive American case for Prescott revolver with 4-1/2” barrel, circa Civil Wa1294Original handmade primitive American case for Prescott revolver with 4-1/2” barrel, circa Civil Wa
Original handmade primitive American case for Prescott revolver with 4-1/2” barrel, circa Civil War era. The interior of the case is carved out and
Start Price : 200.00
Carved bone Wheelock era powder flask showing scene of king playing harp and small fawn surrounded1295Carved bone Wheelock era powder flask showing scene of king playing harp and small fawn surrounded
Carved bone Wheelock era powder flask showing scene of king playing harp and small fawn surrounded by scrolls. The flask measures 7-5/8” from tip t
Start Price : 150.00
Model 1833 Ames Artillery sword with reproduction scabbard in fair to good condition. The blade sh1296Model 1833 Ames Artillery sword with reproduction scabbard in fair to good condition. The blade sh
Model 1833 Ames Artillery sword with reproduction scabbard in fair to good condition. The blade shows light to slightly heavy scattered pitting and
Start Price : 150.00
Bonanza lot of Colt SAA parts including approx. 63 cylinders in various calibers, finishes (includ1297Bonanza lot of Colt SAA parts including approx. 63 cylinders in various calibers, finishes (includ
Bonanza lot of Colt SAA parts including approx. 63 cylinders in various calibers, finishes (including some re-blued), generations and condition; 22
Start Price : 200.00
Colt New Service DA revolver, .38 WCF cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubbe1298Colt New Service DA revolver, .38 WCF cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubbe
Colt New Service DA revolver, .38 WCF cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #16539. This gun is in overall very good
Start Price : 300.00
Colt Army Special DA revolver, .41 cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips1299Colt Army Special DA revolver, .41 cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips
Colt Army Special DA revolver, .41 cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #464456. This gun is in overall fine condition
Start Price : 200.00
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Colt Model 1878 DA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rub1301Colt Model 1878 DA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rub
Colt Model 1878 DA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #14,492. This interesting gun is also
Start Price : 1,000.00
Colt Peacemaker .22 single action revolver, .22LR cal., 6” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, 1302Colt Peacemaker .22 single action revolver, .22LR cal., 6” barrel, blue and case hardened finish,
Colt Peacemaker .22 single action revolver, .22LR cal., 6” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #G130628. This
Start Price : 125.00
Display blank non-gun copy of a Colt SAA revolver, .44 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, faux ra1303Display blank non-gun copy of a Colt SAA revolver, .44 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, faux ra
Display blank non-gun copy of a Colt SAA revolver, .44 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, faux raised ivory grips, #112737. This display piece is
Start Price : 125.00
Display blank non-gun copy of a Colt SAA revolver, .44 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, faux ra1304Display blank non-gun copy of a Colt SAA revolver, .44 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, faux ra
Display blank non-gun copy of a Colt SAA revolver, .44 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, faux raised ivory grips, #112737. This display piece is
Start Price : 150.00
Miniature copy of a Colt Texas Paterson by L. H. Smith of Florida, approx. 3-1/2” overall with woo1305Miniature copy of a Colt Texas Paterson by L. H. Smith of Florida, approx. 3-1/2” overall with woo
Miniature copy of a Colt Texas Paterson by L. H. Smith of Florida, approx. 3-1/2” overall with wood grips, #299; showing nice proportions, nickel f
Start Price : 87.50
Miniature copy of a single shot derringer approx. 2” overall in good condition with functioning ac1306Miniature copy of a single shot derringer approx. 2” overall in good condition with functioning ac
Miniature copy of a single shot derringer approx. 2” overall in good condition with functioning action, nickel finish and pearl grips; lanyard ring
Start Price : 25.00
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Lot of 3 small old metal display cannons including a pair of all metal cannons on metal carriages 1308Lot of 3 small old metal display cannons including a pair of all metal cannons on metal carriages
Lot of 3 small old metal display cannons including a pair of all metal cannons on metal carriages with rotating wheels approx. 8” long and 4” high,
Start Price : 87.50
1991 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy of pin tail. Est.: $175-$350.13091991 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy of pin tail. Est.: $175-$350.
1991 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy of pin tail. Est.: $175-$350.
Start Price : 87.50
John Gewerth signed 1994 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy. Est.: $200-$400.1310John Gewerth signed 1994 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy. Est.: $200-$400.
John Gewerth signed 1994 South Dakota Special Edition duck decoy. Est.: $200-$400.
Start Price : 100.00
1993 Special Edition Red Head Duck decoy for South Dakota by Gordon Alcorn. Est.: $175-$350.13111993 Special Edition Red Head Duck decoy for South Dakota by Gordon Alcorn. Est.: $175-$350.
1993 Special Edition Red Head Duck decoy for South Dakota by Gordon Alcorn. Est.: $175-$350.
Start Price : 87.50
2000 South Dakota Special Edition Cinnamon Teal Duck decoy. Est.: $175-$350.13122000 South Dakota Special Edition Cinnamon Teal Duck decoy. Est.: $175-$350.
2000 South Dakota Special Edition Cinnamon Teal Duck decoy. Est.: $175-$350.
Start Price : 87.50
Custom bound set of six volumes of The Texas Gun Collector magazines including the first issue of 1313Custom bound set of six volumes of The Texas Gun Collector magazines including the first issue of
Custom bound set of six volumes of The Texas Gun Collector magazines including the first issue of August, 1950 thru Dec. 1956 (issues #1 thru #68);
Start Price : 100.00
Texas Gun Collector’s Association original 1971 copy of the Arms Annual in original cardboard slip1314Texas Gun Collector’s Association original 1971 copy of the Arms Annual in original cardboard slip
Texas Gun Collector’s Association original 1971 copy of the Arms Annual in original cardboard slip cover, unopened; this highly collected out-of-pr
Start Price : 100.00
Lot of three (3) Indian Quitars or push daggers all circa 19th century or earlier showing good for1315Lot of three (3) Indian Quitars or push daggers all circa 19th century or earlier showing good for
Lot of three (3) Indian Quitars or push daggers all circa 19th century or earlier showing good forging and metal work. One scabbard retained. The c
Start Price : 150.00
Indian short sword with Tulwar hilt and exotic shaped blade, circa 18th to 19th century. The blad1316Indian short sword with Tulwar hilt and exotic shaped blade, circa 18th to 19th century. The blad
Indian short sword with Tulwar hilt and exotic shaped blade, circa 18th to 19th century. The blade shows an engraved man’s face with moustache nea
Start Price : 150.00
North African miquelet Flintlock Musket type carried by nomadic chieftains’, circa 19th century. 1317North African miquelet Flintlock Musket type carried by nomadic chieftains’, circa 19th century.
North African miquelet Flintlock Musket type carried by nomadic chieftains’, circa 19th century. The musket measures 74” overall with 58” barrel o
Start Price : 175.00
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Start Price : 0.00
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Lot of 3 wood framed etchings on glass of Frederic Remington paintings, one of a Cavalry soldier o1320Lot of 3 wood framed etchings on glass of Frederic Remington paintings, one of a Cavalry soldier o
Lot of 3 wood framed etchings on glass of Frederic Remington paintings, one of a Cavalry soldier on horseback approx. 21” x 17”, the other two are
Start Price : 50.00
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