Brian Lebel's Denver Old West Auction

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Celebrating our 25th annual Old West Auction with over 350 total lots of authentic Cowboy, Indian and Western art, antiques and artifacts. Highlights include an original 1880s CDV of Billy-the-Kid; Richard Boone's "Paladin" saddle; estate pieces from infamous Texan, Rex Cauble including many "Cutter Bill" related items and Orren Mixer portraits of the famous stallion; a custom Edward H. Bohlin silver coffee service; a rare Moreno saddle with Field silver; personal items from the famous Wild West performer S.F. Cody; a Custer 7th Cavalry Colt Single Action; a collection from the estate of Henry M. Teller, one of Colorado's first 2 senators; fine art from the likes of Charlie Russell, William Gollings, Raphael Lillywhite, Harry Jackson, WHD Koerner and others; and a fine Native American horse mask, as well as beadwork, textiles and pottery.
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McChesney Owl Bit251 - McChesney Owl Bit
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A high port example with silver owl and leaf design with copper vine on each cheek, 7" long without the rings. Pattern number 24 in both the Mc...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Canon City Female Figure Bit252 - Canon City Female Figure Bit
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A very unusual and showy curb bit with copper and silver inlays. The maker saw a vision of a girl with her hands raised over her head and depicted her
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Eddie Hulbert Bit253 - Eddie Hulbert Bit
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Overlaid banana cheeks, marked with stylized E.H. mark inside the cheek. Fine tight engraving though out. Excellent condition. PROVENANCE: Kenny Le
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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North & Judd Style 5 Spot Spurs254 - North & Judd Style 5 Spot Spurs
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Unmarked drop shank cowboy spurs. Iron with graduated nickel spots on the band and double heel chains. Excellent condition with new leathers.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to xm04560 for 484.00
 
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I. Sichel, Early Texas Saddle255 - I. Sichel, Early Texas Saddle
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Elaborately floral carved loop seat saddle with attached saddle bags, with the rare maker-mark "I. Sichel, San Antonio, Tex". Appears to b...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Henry Brown - Marshal and Outlaw -  Photograph256 - Henry Brown - Marshal and Outlaw - Photograph
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Cabinet card photograph of the famous Caldwell, Kansas Marshal, Henry Brown and his deputy Ben Wheeler, along with posse members after being captured
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Braided Rawhide Bridle with Fancy Bit257 - Braided Rawhide Bridle with Fancy Bit
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Braided headstall with matching reins affixed to floral engraved California port bit, adorned with large 2 3/4" scalloped sterling domed concho...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Two Pair of Steve Schmitt Spurs258 - Two Pair of Steve Schmitt Spurs
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(a) Sterling overlaid Chevron pattern spurs with 1 1/2" blunt-point rowels, swinging buttons and fine, two-piece floral carved Doug Cox leather...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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Canon City Shakers259 - Canon City Shakers
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Prison-made, nickel silver, salt and pepper shakers engraved in the classic Canon City style. 3" tall, engraved with leaves, star like flowers ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Robert Baldwin Canon City Prison Spurs260 - Robert Baldwin Canon City Prison Spurs
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Large 1" tapered bands with monel inlays and diamond pattern engraving. The shanks are 2 7/8" long with the Baldwin mark #9647 under each ...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Canon City Prisonmade Spurs261 - Canon City Prisonmade Spurs
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Classic vine and leaf pattern double-mounted penitentiary-made German silver inlaid spurs with 7/8" bands, large 3" shanks and 2" blu...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Two Pair of Inside Marked Crockett Spurs262 - Two Pair of Inside Marked Crockett Spurs
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1) Pattern 0245 narrow band with single diamond overlay and large overlaid buttons. Nice deep marks inside both spurs. 2) A very clean and crisp pair
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Steve Schmitt Spade Bit263 - Steve Schmitt Spade Bit
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Maker-marked Steve Schmitt (b. 1952)exquisitely engraved, silver overlaid, Santa Barbara style spoon spade bit with slobber chains. Unused condition,
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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E.G. Field Silver Santa Barbara Spade Bit264 - E.G. Field Silver Santa Barbara Spade Bit
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Edwin George Field (1920-2011) silver inlaid Santa Barbara spade bit with characteristic Field family engraving. Maker-marked E.G. Field 2005 inside t
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Albert Espinosa Spade Bit265 - Albert Espinosa Spade Bit
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19th century Albert Espinosa (1858-1937 silver inlaid, loose jaw, California spade bit, with his characteristic elongated leaf pattern, domed coin sil
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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Mike Morales Shield Bit266 - Mike Morales Shield Bit
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Maker marked with a pair of squashed "M"s on the iron mouth, this silver inlaid half-breed shield pattern bit with kissing birds is pictur...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Hamley & Co. Half Breed Bit267 - Hamley & Co. Half Breed Bit
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SIlver overlaid high half-breed maker-marked on the underside of the slobber bar HAMLEY CO. with 1 3/4" concho on each cheek. Dented left cheek...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Mike Morales Bit268 - Mike Morales Bit
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Maker-marked with double "M" on the top of the iron mouth, silver inlaid Mike Morales (1888-1934) half-breed bit with copper brace. Pictur...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Mike Morales Card Suit Bit269 - Mike Morales Card Suit Bit
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Mike Morales (1888-1934), unmarked, but distinctly pictured in the Morales catalog as Pat No, 16, the silver overlaid card suit pattern half-breed bit
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Juan Flores California Bit270 - Juan Flores California Bit
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Classic Las Cruces Spanish, Juan Flores (1851-1928) half-breed bit with silver inlaid horizontal striped cheeks. Three slobber chains. The bit was nam
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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Gary Avila California BIt271 - Gary Avila California BIt
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Finely engraved, unmarked Gary Avila (1935-1989) silver inlaid, loose-jaw, half-breed California Bit with copper roller, 2" domed conchos and ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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California Bridle with G. S. Garcia Bit272 - California Bridle with G. S. Garcia Bit
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Massive round leather headstall with floral engraved silver rosettes. Conchos riveted into the bridle cheeks and match the marked G. S. Garcia, Elko,
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Goldie's Wyoming Batwing Chaps, Shirt and Rope273 - Goldie's Wyoming Batwing Chaps, Shirt and Rope
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1) Chaps worn by famed rodeo cowgirl Goldie Griffith Cameron, marked "The Western Saddle Mfg. Co. - Denver, Colo." Two-tone leather with &...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Historic Phillips & Gutierrez Spurs and Items from the Collection of Goldie Griffith Cameron.274 - Historic Phillips & Gutierrez Spurs and Items from the Collection of Goldie Griffith Cameron.
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Found among the articles belonging to famous cowgirl Goldie Griffith Cameron. 1) Great unmarked Cheyenne Phillips & Gutierrez spurs with "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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J.A. Moreno Saddle with John Field Silver275 - J.A. Moreno Saddle with John Field Silver
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Remarkable and important 19th century "J.A. Moreno, Santa Barbara" maker-marked parade saddle, adorned with heavy gauge Edwin & John F...
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Estimate : 100,000.00 - 125,000.00
Sold to floor for 80,000.00
 
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Lot of 1890s Photographs by Christian Barthelmess276 - Lot of 1890s Photographs by Christian Barthelmess
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Nine (9) original un-mounted photographic images of the American West. 1) Bird Wild Hog (Hedge Hog) Cheyenne - Fort Keogh, cir. 1890. 6 1/4" x...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Billy the Kid CDV277 - Billy the Kid CDV
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Original cartes-de-visites of the famous tintype image of Billy the Kid. Several folds, and cracks, red stain at the very top not affecting the image.
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to aircavgunner for 18,150.00
 
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Rex Cauble / Cutter Bill Presentation Prints and other items278 - Rex Cauble / Cutter Bill Presentation Prints and other items
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A grouping of 5 color prints made from Orren Mixer's famous painting. 10 1/2" x 15 1/2", laid in paper folder with inscription, "...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Fine Mexican Holster Rig with Colt Huntsman283 - Fine Mexican Holster Rig with Colt Huntsman
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A wonderful and colorful embroidered holster and belt outfit. Standing Indian with full headdress on the face of the holster, and a roping vaquero on
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Colt .45 Auto with Fancy Mexican Rig284 - Colt .45 Auto with Fancy Mexican Rig
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Embroidered belt and holster rig. The belt has silver thread in a scroll design and the center billet contains a large oval Aztec Chief in gold thread
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Colt Single Action Revolver285 - Colt Single Action Revolver
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Factory engraved, S/N 121210, .44-40, 4 3/4" barrel, circa 1887, shipped to Hartley & Graham, August 17th, 1887 in a shipment of five. Engr...
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 20,000.00
 
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Smith & Wesson 1902 Military & Police Hand Ejector Model286 - Smith & Wesson 1902 Military & Police Hand Ejector Model
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*S/N 38997*, circa 1904, caliber .38 S&W special and U.S. service cartridges, 6 ½” barrel, full coverage non factory engraving, pearl grips...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to philsog for 1,331.00
 
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Tom Knapp (b. 1925)287 - Tom Knapp (b. 1925)
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El Villista (with rock) 22" x 18" x 16" Bronze Signed, dated (1984) and numbered 1/18
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Woolie Chaps with Leather Tops288 - Woolie Chaps with Leather Tops
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Dark Brown large and lush angora chaps with studded Texas stars on a wide tan leather belt. Very nice overall condition. Circa 1890. PROVENANCE: Fort
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to kathrynk for 4,235.00
 
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Colt 1877 D.A. "Pinkerton" Revolver289 - Colt 1877 D.A. "Pinkerton" Revolver
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S/N 26187, circa 1880, .41 caliber “Thunderer,” backstrap engraved: “A. Pinkerton Detective Agency”, 2 ½” barrel, one-piece rosewood grips. CON...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Colt House (Clover Leaf) Revolver290 - Colt House (Clover Leaf) Revolver
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S/N 1036, .41 RF caliber, 3” barrel, nickel finish, walnut grips. CONDITION: Nickel finish has areas of “crackling,” still retains 95% coverage, match
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Colt Single Action Belonging to Buckskin Charley Marble, with Holster291 - Colt Single Action Belonging to Buckskin Charley Marble, with Holster
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S/N 46781, circa 1878, .44-40 caliber, (first year this caliber was available), 7 1/2" barrel. Grips carved at the base: "Buckskin Charlie...
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Starr Single Action Percussion Revolver292 - Starr Single Action Percussion Revolver
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S/N 33515, Civil War period, .44 caliber, 8” barrel. Outstanding grips are inlayed with card suit and Pennsylvania Dutch hex figures; custom butt cap
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to bridgeport.. for 605.00
 
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Merwin & Hulbert Revolver293 - Merwin & Hulbert Revolver
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S/N 17038, circa late 1870s, .44 Winchester caliber, 7” barrel, punch dot factory engraving, matching assembly numbers, hard rubber grips have GLC mon
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver294 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
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S/N 158061, circa 1859, .31 caliber, 5” barrel, all matching including wedge and loading lever. Often family provided to Civil War troops as “back up”
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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U.S. 7th Cavalry "Custer" Colt Single Action Revolver295 - U.S. 7th Cavalry "Custer" Colt Single Action Revolver
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"The Dr. Kenneth Leonard Colt." S/N 4895, circa 1874, .45 LC caliber, 7 ½” barrel, clear Ainsworth inspection marks. Serial number is...
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 60,000.00
Sold to floor for 45,000.00
 
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Gen. George Custer CDV296 - Gen. George Custer CDV
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Image of Major General George Armstrong Custer, May 1865. Listed in Katz as image K-70 by John Goldin & Co. mounted on a card from John Brown, W...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 Rifle297 - Winchester Model 1873 Rifle
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S/N 222644, circa 1886, .38 W.C.F. caliber, 24” barrel. Caliber is not found in 1st models and seldom in 2nd models, gained popularity in 1884 when Co
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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J. Henry Plains Rifle298 - J. Henry Plains Rifle
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No visible S/N, circa 1830’s, honest Indian rifle, percussion conversion from flint, in seldom seen .54 caliber, 32” barrel, both barrel & lock ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Spencer Model 1865 Saddle Ring Carbine299 - Spencer Model 1865 Saddle Ring Carbine
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S/N 2900, circa late 1860’s, .50 RF caliber, 7-shot repeater, 20” barrel; has seen hard frontier use, wood at left wrist worn through to metal magazin
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1885 Single Shot Highwall Rifle300 - Winchester Model 1885 Single Shot Highwall Rifle
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S/N 50960, circa 1890, scarce .40-90 S.S. caliber, 32” #4 barrel. Great single shot rifle in a rare long-range caliber, in great condition. With facto
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Deluxe Rifle301 - Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Deluxe Rifle
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S/N 17558, circa mid-1880s, caliber .40, 30” barrel, deluxe stock with English style round pistol grip, checkered forearm, integral tang sight with wi
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Sharps Civil War Period Saddle Ring Carbine Arsenal Converted to .50-70 GOV.302 - Sharps Civil War Period Saddle Ring Carbine Arsenal Converted to .50-70 GOV.
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S/N 62679, probably issued to cavalry in late 1860’s, shows faint conversion cartouche, brass head tacks show possible Indian ownership. CONDITION: Ve
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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J. S. Collins & Co. Cheyenne, Wyo. Belt & Holster Rig303 - J. S. Collins & Co. Cheyenne, Wyo. Belt & Holster Rig
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Extra wide 4" money belt with .44 caliber loops, large .44 mark on billet along with small rectangular makers mark. Holster has large mark with...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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King Ranch Gun Leather304 - King Ranch Gun Leather
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1) A belt and holster rig with large caliber loops, in matching basket-stamped design. The holster is well-marked on the single loop "King Ranc...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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