13th Annual Old West Show & Auction

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<p>13th Annual Cody Old West SHOW & AUCTION salutes Cowgirls & Buffalo Bill
while featuring Fine Western Art, Historical Firearms & Indian Artifacts
Brian Lebel's "expanded" Old West Show & Auction returns to Cody,
Wyoming on June 20th, 21st, 22nd, 2002 for its 13th year. Show hours are
11am-7pm on Friday, June 21st & 9am-5pm on Saturday, June 22nd.
Show admission is $5.00 The 400+lot Auction is scheduled to commence at
10am on Thursday, June 20th with the preview beginning on Wednesday.
Entering it's 13th year, the Cody Show & Auction has evolved into one of
the largest and most recognizable western antique shows in the nation
with over 200 dealers from 15 states and a record setting auction that
is considered the summer bellwether for the booming cowboy collectibles
market.
<p>Featured items this year include probably the rarest firearms poster know .....
The Hopkins and Allen Wild West Revolver .... 10,000-14,000
FUF - Rye Whiskey , J.E. Choisser , Forsyth , Mont... extremely rare reverse
glass painted advertising sign with inlaid photograph ..... $16,000-22,000
The ultimate Cowboy Tin Advertising sign .... Hasterlik Bros. Whiskey .... 9,000-12,000
We have a pair of Buffalo Bill Wild West Posters , the White Eagle and the
companion poster, the Red Fox ..... est. 14,000-18,000
A full dress Bohlin saddle with an est. of 25,000-30,000
A very rare 1851 Sharps Rifle at 12,000-16,000
personal items from the home of Buck Jones and Wallace Beery ...
Colt revolver belonging to Texas lawman and outlaw "John Selman" 12,000-15,000
A wonderful Smith & Wesson revolver used by Buffalo Bill Cody .... 40,000-60,000
A flashy silver reposse saddle by RCO makers, scenes of the cowboy life on 5"
sterling discs ....and 20" tapaderos ... Est. $22,000-28,000
spurs by G.S. Garcia , L.D. Stone , Bohlin , Canon City prison , Bianchi ,
Kelly Bros and the other top makers ......
Cody, Wyoming was originally settled by the inimitable Buffalo Bill and
that tradition is well represented in this year's sale with colorful,
decorative stone lithographs, cabinet cards and other wild west show
memorabilia & photos from the turn-of-the-19th century going under the
auction hammer.
<p>Numerous Native American antiquities will include colorful bead & quill
work plus an impressive collection of Navajo blankets & rugs dating from
the 1880's to the 1930's. Rodeo, Saloon, Gambling & Hollywood Cowboy
memorabilia from both the historical and romanticized old west will
round out the widely diversified 13th annual sale.
It is a weekend not to be missed by anyone interested in cowboy
collectibles, Indian artifacts & Western Americana, from the decorator
and the casual Old West buff to the most sophisticated collector.
Cody in June is the place to be!
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Virtually unused R.T. Frazier fringed shotgun...151 - Virtually unused R.T. Frazier fringed shotgun...
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Virtually unused R.T. Frazier fringed shotgun CHAPS with buckstitched floral carved belt, scalloped pockets, nickel buckles, 10 slotted conchos on eac
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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RCO Silversmith maker-marked floral carved bl...152 - RCO Silversmith maker-marked floral carved bl...
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RCO Silversmith maker-marked floral carved black silver Parade SADDLE with heavy gauge sterling silver and ornate conchos in graduated sizes. 13 fabul
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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Child's Hope SADDLE, early 1870's, exposed tr...153 - Child's Hope SADDLE, early 1870's, exposed tr...
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Child's Hope SADDLE, early 1870's, exposed tree, mini tapaderos - Fine cond, probably never used (est. $900-1200)
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Decorative, unmarked nickel spotted, buckstit...154 - Decorative, unmarked nickel spotted, buckstit...
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Decorative, unmarked nickel spotted, buckstitched Batwing CHAPS with 6-slotted latigo conchos on each leg. Vgd cond, c. 1930's (est. $700-900)
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Unmarked Batwing CHAPS with brass studded sta...155 - Unmarked Batwing CHAPS with brass studded sta...
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Unmarked Batwing CHAPS with brass studded stars, moons & clovers, slotted conchos with latigo strings & nickel spots. VGd cond, c. 1920'...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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G.S. Garcia, Elko Nev intricately floral carv...156 - G.S. Garcia, Elko Nev intricately floral carv...
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G.S. Garcia, Elko Nev intricately floral carved Martingale with large central concho mono-garmmed with initials "LS" - Fine cond, c. 1910 ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Wm Hamilton 12" x 20" oil on canvas, featurin...157 - Wm Hamilton 12" x 20" oil on canvas, featurin...
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Wm Hamilton 12" x 20" oil on canvas, featuring a serene landscape near El Paso, Texas, circa 1920's in orig gold vintage frame (est. $...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Montie Montana's personal, floral carved Mart...158 - Montie Montana's personal, floral carved Mart...
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Montie Montana's personal, floral carved Martingale with his name & brand. Made Art Hugenberer according to an attached tag written in Monti...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Rare, maker-marked L.D. Stone, San Francisco,...159 - Rare, maker-marked L.D. Stone, San Francisco,...
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Rare, maker-marked L.D. Stone, San Francisco, silver mounted Cat Pat No. 160 1/2 drop-shank Calif SPURS. Precision engraving, inlaid cross-buttons, ch
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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19th C. Hernandez drop-shank, coin silver inl...160 - 19th C. Hernandez drop-shank, coin silver inl...
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19th C. Hernandez drop-shank, coin silver inlaid California SPURS with 11/4" - 10 pt rowels & scalloped silver conchos affixed to basketsta...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
 
 
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Adorable & exceedingly rare, inside marked, O...161 - Adorable & exceedingly rare, inside marked, O...
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Adorable & exceedingly rare, inside marked, O Crockett "Booger Red" Child's SPURS. Orig straps, Great cond - minimal use. The only...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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2 BADGES: (1) Deputy Sheriff, Sheridan County...162 - 2 BADGES: (1) Deputy Sheriff, Sheridan County...
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2 BADGES: (1) Deputy Sheriff, Sheridan County, Wyo SHIELD with spread eagle, (2) Deputy Sheriff, Natrona County (Wyo) 6 point STAR enameled with ID ba
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Colt Lightning "Baby" CARBINE, 20" , 44-40 ca...163 - Colt Lightning "Baby" CARBINE, 20" , 44-40 ca...
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Colt Lightning "Baby" CARBINE, 20" , 44-40 cal. A nice even brown gun overall. A rare version of this sought after frontier weapon. S...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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A very important and scarce Sharps Sporting R...164 - A very important and scarce Sharps Sporting R...
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A very important and scarce Sharps Sporting RIFLE. This is the seldom seen Model 1851. It has the early number of 1530 and has the 28" octagon ...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 14,000.00
 
 
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J.P. Lower Denver, Col. marked 1880's GUN RIG...165 - J.P. Lower Denver, Col. marked 1880's GUN RIG...
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J.P. Lower Denver, Col. marked 1880's GUN RIG. A completely original and scarce holster and belt set. A 7 1/2" Single action holster with m...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Pair of Original Luis B. Ortega BOOKS: Califo...166 - Pair of Original Luis B. Ortega BOOKS: Califo...
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Pair of Original Luis B. Ortega BOOKS: California Stock Horse, 1949 & California Hackamore, 1948 - Both orig editions limited to 500 books &...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Luis B. Ortega working Hackamore - Bosal has...167 - Luis B. Ortega working Hackamore - Bosal has...
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Luis B. Ortega working Hackamore - Bosal has 16 plait cheeks and 32 plait on noseband - overall fine cond (est. $1000-1500)
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Luis B. Ortega maker-marked Santa Ynez rawhid...168 - Luis B. Ortega maker-marked Santa Ynez rawhid...
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Luis B. Ortega maker-marked Santa Ynez rawhide REINS featuring nearly impossible to find, double 3-strands (6 total) of 8-plait reins, 24 plait on con
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Exceptional Pair of Luis B. Ortega marked (in...169 - Exceptional Pair of Luis B. Ortega marked (in...
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Exceptional Pair of Luis B. Ortega marked (inside popper) braided, dark brown, PRESENTATION REINS with 32 engraved sterling ferrules, separated with b
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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E. W. Lenders 12" x 14" oil painting of "Stan...170 - E. W. Lenders 12" x 14" oil painting of "Stan...
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E. W. Lenders 12" x 14" oil painting of "Standing Cloud, Ogalla Sioux" on board. Painted on the 101 Ranch where Lenders was a co...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Will James 8" x 11" artistically framed & mat...171 - Will James 8" x 11" artistically framed & mat...
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Will James 8" x 11" artistically framed & matted Pencil DRAWING inscribed: "To Rad....Will James '24" - On rice or sketc...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Fabulous 1880's American mechanical, 40"h CAR...172 - Fabulous 1880's American mechanical, 40"h CAR...
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Fabulous 1880's American mechanical, 40"h CARVED WOODEN COWGIRL with original paint - early bellows operated figure. Used in Circus or Wild...
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 22,000.00
 
 
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Visalia Stock Saddle Company, San Francisco u...173 - Visalia Stock Saddle Company, San Francisco u...
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Visalia Stock Saddle Company, San Francisco unmarked Catalog Pat #57 silver inlaid California SPURS with 2" - 20 pt rowels, scalloped silver di...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Stunning Classic Two Grey Hills Rug w/ border...174 - Stunning Classic Two Grey Hills Rug w/ border...
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Stunning Classic Two Grey Hills Rug w/ border of weavers combs. c. 1920's, 76"x102" and in great overall condition (est. $7,000 - 9,000)
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Large Pair of Sonoran silver inlaid SPURS wit...175 - Large Pair of Sonoran silver inlaid SPURS wit...
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Large Pair of Sonoran silver inlaid SPURS with 3" - 10 pt rowels, jinglebobs, vintage leathers with impressive 21/2" coin silver monogramm...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood, Cal full-mounted...176 - Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood, Cal full-mounted...
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Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood, Cal full-mounted silver overlaid SPURS with Ed's trademark cookie cutter rowels and magnificent maker-marked, flora...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Edward H. Bohlin black Bridle - round reins a...177 - Edward H. Bohlin black Bridle - round reins a...
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Edward H. Bohlin black Bridle - round reins adorned with silver ferrules & Bohlinmade marked port BIT plus matching Breastcollar. Round raised s...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Well marked, impressive Edward H. Bohlin silv...178 - Well marked, impressive Edward H. Bohlin silv...
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Well marked, impressive Edward H. Bohlin silver mounted double Gun RIG - Montecito Pattern, floral carved belt with cartridge loops, 11/2" - 3 ...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Edward H. Bohlin, Brown Buscadero Rig, some t...179 - Edward H. Bohlin, Brown Buscadero Rig, some t...
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Edward H. Bohlin, Brown Buscadero Rig, some tooling in large area. Comes with Stag gripped Colt S.A.A. mfg. in 1927 w/51/2" barrel. Reblue &...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Stunning, historical Edward H. Bohlin Trophy...180 - Stunning, historical Edward H. Bohlin Trophy...
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Stunning, historical Edward H. Bohlin Trophy BUCKLE, 3-color gold (10K, 18K & 22K) 33/4" x 21/2", gold rope edge - featuring a Rocky M...
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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Scarce 1930's Edward H. Bohlin Pattern No. 46...181 - Scarce 1930's Edward H. Bohlin Pattern No. 46...
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Scarce 1930's Edward H. Bohlin Pattern No. 464, sterling & gold BUCKLE on silver base with upper and lower edges turned over, 10K gold steer...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Pair of His & Hers 1930's Edward H. Bohlin ma...182 - Pair of His & Hers 1930's Edward H. Bohlin ma...
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Pair of His & Hers 1930's Edward H. Bohlin marked 3-piece, 1" sterling & gold ranger buckle sets with inlaid rubies. One tip is den...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Colt 5 1/2" S. A. A. REVOLVER in scarce .450...183 - Colt 5 1/2" S. A. A. REVOLVER in scarce .450...
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Colt 5 1/2" S. A. A. REVOLVER in scarce .450 Boxer. All correct with Pall Mall address and hole for lanyard. This 70% overall gun comes with a ...
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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2 Gun RIGS: (1) Decorative & unusual studded...184 - 2 Gun RIGS: (1) Decorative & unusual studded...
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2 Gun RIGS: (1) Decorative & unusual studded 4" wide cartridge belt & holster rig - holster fits 71/2" Colt SA or larger revolver;...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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1880's US Cavalry Belt, R.I. marked Holster,...185 - 1880's US Cavalry Belt, R.I. marked Holster,...
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1880's US Cavalry Belt, R.I. marked Holster, Cartridge Pouch & Stuart Saber Straps. All orig & period but holster has less wear than oth...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Remington factory conversion of new model Arm...186 - Remington factory conversion of new model Arm...
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Remington factory conversion of new model Army Percussion revolver - factory converted to 46 rim fire. Rollin White patent stamped on cylinder making
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Very scarce 10th US cavalry RIG, 1866-1875, b...187 - Very scarce 10th US cavalry RIG, 1866-1875, b...
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Very scarce 10th US cavalry RIG, 1866-1875, belt, holster, cartridge pouch, and 1860 army Colt marked US as issued to 9th & 10th cavalry - Gun i...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Very rare 1860 light U.S. cavalry 190. saber...188 - Very rare 1860 light U.S. cavalry 190. saber...
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Very rare 1860 light U.S. cavalry 190. saber with 10th Cavalry markings. Also has the marker for trooper #59. Overall in VGd cond, does show use. Scab
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Well marked C.P. Shipley scalloped CUFFS - ea...189 - Well marked C.P. Shipley scalloped CUFFS - ea...
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Well marked C.P. Shipley scalloped CUFFS - each 71/2" tall, basketstamped w/4-Shipley marked conchos. Good cond plus unmarked, floral craved db...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
 
 
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1) Great Photo of W.F. Cody by Wakeman, Batav...190 - 1) Great Photo of W.F. Cody by Wakeman, Batav...
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1) Great Photo of W.F. Cody by Wakeman, Batavia, NY. Clear image of Bill checking the time on his pocket watch. Slight damage to right side, not affec
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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Lot of 2 Cody Items 1). Fabulous 2 page (fold...191 - Lot of 2 Cody Items 1). Fabulous 2 page (fold...
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Lot of 2 Cody Items 1). Fabulous 2 page (folded) handwritten list of fines imposed on Indian performer for drunkenness. Appears to have been written b
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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Marvelous pair of 1800's Republic de Mexico f...192 - Marvelous pair of 1800's Republic de Mexico f...
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Marvelous pair of 1800's Republic de Mexico full-mounted, figural SPURS made by Miguel Moreno. Spurs feature a menagerie of wildlife including a...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Well marked G.S. Garcia coin silver inlaid ho...193 - Well marked G.S. Garcia coin silver inlaid ho...
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Well marked G.S. Garcia coin silver inlaid horseshoe and shield pattern Elko, Nev SPURS, 11/2" -10 pt rowels. Spurs appear 100% original exhibi...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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C. P. Shipley, Kan City. MO well marked SPURS...194 - C. P. Shipley, Kan City. MO well marked SPURS...
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C. P. Shipley, Kan City. MO well marked SPURS overlaid with the initials DWA. A very scarce large size pattern with 100% orig mountings, 1 3/4"...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Powder River marked Kelly Bros made SPURS for...195 - Powder River marked Kelly Bros made SPURS for...
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Powder River marked Kelly Bros made SPURS for Denver Dry Goods in early 1930's - 11/4" band, 21/2"- 20 pt rowels - Fine, all orig cond...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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August Buermann PAT'D HAB marked silver inlai...196 - August Buermann PAT'D HAB marked silver inlai...
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August Buermann PAT'D HAB marked silver inlaid "Ace" Pat No. 2402 SPURS. 2" - 20 pt rowels - Fine, all orig cond, c. 1920's (...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Rawlins, Wyo prison-made braided kangaroo and...197 - Rawlins, Wyo prison-made braided kangaroo and...
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Rawlins, Wyo prison-made braided kangaroo and hitched Horsehair BRIDLE with split reins, floral glass rosettes, celluloid ring & multicolored ge...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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An exciting Civil War Marked Henry repeating...198 - An exciting Civil War Marked Henry repeating...
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An exciting Civil War Marked Henry repeating rifle with battlefield replacement, walnut butt stock. The bottom edge is carved "W. Cody" an...
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
 
 
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Four rare mammoth cabinet PHOTOGRAPHS taken i...199 - Four rare mammoth cabinet PHOTOGRAPHS taken i...
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Four rare mammoth cabinet PHOTOGRAPHS taken in the summer of 1891 of W.F. Cody on a trip into the North Rim & Lees Ferry with Mormon dignitaries...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Buffalo Bill's Wild West Indian Canoe Scene s...200 - Buffalo Bill's Wild West Indian Canoe Scene s...
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Buffalo Bill's Wild West Indian Canoe Scene stone LITHO c.1893 by Hoen & Co. 22" x 28 1/2" - slight damage & foxing on surface...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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