Brian Lebel's Old West Auction

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Historically important western artifacts top the highlights at the 26th Annual Old West Auction. The 2015 featured auction lots include: Annie Oakley’s Remington 12B “Gallery Special”, accompanied by a desirable, rare trophy won in North Carolina and a number of pieces of personal memorabilia; rare Texas-collected, Mescalero Apache collection including a shirt, leggings, bowcase and quiver set and a shield; the Colt Single Action that Frank Stilwell used to kill Morgan Earp; notorious outlaw Cherokee Bill’s Winchester Model 1886; three original artworks by sought-after portraitist of the West, E. A. Burbank, including portraits of Virgil Earp and Geronimo; Dixie Thompson’s famous silver-adorned Loomis saddle; two early silver headstalls, a show-stopping Edward H. Bohlin Machris Silver Saddle Ensemble; very important and rare S. C. Foy saddle with California influence; Wyatt Earp’s walking stick; American showman and performer Pawnee Bill’s personal saddle; important 1920s Hollywood salesman sample saddle by Edward Lashaway; J. O. Bass card Suit spurs with bit; Deputy US Marshal Buck Garrett’s 1886 Winchester; Northern Plains quilled warrior shirt; His & Hers Keyston Bros. saddle; gorgeous Sioux fully beaded horse neck drape; six life-size Dee Flagg folk art carvings of famed western figures Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Daniel Boone, Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane; framed Northern Plains model tipi; K & C rodeo pattern spurs & more.
And for the first time, Old West Events is offering a special online only, collector quality auction session of 55 lots.
Contact Brian Lebel's High Noon Auction prior to bidding if you have a lot inquiry.
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Joan Marron-LaRue (b. 1934)101 - Joan Marron-LaRue (b. 1934)
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Joan Marron-LaRue (b. 1934). Noche Bella de Bellas Artes. 12" x 16" Oil on Board. Signed lower right: L. M. LaRue. Titled, inscribed and d...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Joan Marron-LaRue (b. 1934)102 - Joan Marron-LaRue (b. 1934)
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Joan Marron-LaRue (b. 1934). Kid Camp. 9" x 12" Oil on Board. Signed lower right: M. LaRue. Titled, signed and dated '99 verso. Framed...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Alvin K. Marshall (b. 1959)103 - Alvin K. Marshall (b. 1959)
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Alvin K. Marshall (b. 1959). Maiden with Tableta. 24 ½” x 10" x 6" Alabaster Carving. Signed in alabaster: © ALVIN K. MARSHALL. ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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George Lundeen (b. 1948)104 - George Lundeen (b. 1948)
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George Lundeen (b. 1948). Old Cooper. 17" x 21" x 14" Bronze. Signed in bronze: G W LUNDEEN 1985 4/36. On a 7 ½” wood pedestal b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Clark Hulings (1922 - 2011)105 - Clark Hulings (1922 - 2011)
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Clark Hulings (1922 - 2011). Man with Donkey. 9" x 11" Pen & Ink. Signed lower right: Hulings. Framed to 14 ½” x 16". Pr...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Greg Burns (b. 1947)106 - Greg Burns (b. 1947)
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Greg Burns (b. 1947). Almont Ranch, Colorado. 11" x 13" Ink and Watercolor. Signed lower right: GREG BURNS 83 © 1983. Framed to 20&qu...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Irby Brown (b. 1928)107 - Irby Brown (b. 1928)
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Irby Brown (b. 1928). Snow Melt. 16" x 20" Oil on Board. Signed lower left: Irby Brown. Framed to: 25" x 29". Provenance: Ja...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Joan Marron-LaRue (b. 1934)108 - Joan Marron-LaRue (b. 1934)
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Joan Marron-LaRue (b. 1934). Oak Creek Tapestry. 8" x 10" Oil on Board. Signed lower right: J. Marron. Framed to 14 ½” x 16 ½&qu...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Kevin Macpherson (b. 1956)109 - Kevin Macpherson (b. 1956)
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Kevin Macpherson (b. 1956). Tucson Sunset. 9" x 12" Oil on Board. Signed lower right: Kevin Macpherson. Framed to 18" x 20 ½”. ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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S. C. Foy,  Los Angeles, California Saddle110 - S. C. Foy, Los Angeles, California Saddle
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S.C. Foy, Los Angeles, California Saddle. Wonderful early trail saddle with California influence. Large leaf tooling and swept-back lower skirts. True
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 60,000.00
Sold to floor for (52,500.00) = 52,500.00
 
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Shotgun Chaps Marked O. Stigers111 - Shotgun Chaps Marked O. Stigers
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Shotgun Chaps Marked O. Stigers. Rare Wyoming Territory leggings from Laramie City, W. T. Spaghetti fringe, very nice condition, all original with onl
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Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Miles City Saddlery Card Suit Chaps112 - Miles City Saddlery Card Suit Chaps
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Miles City Saddlery Card Suit Chaps. Large fancy batwing chaps with studded card suits: diamonds, hearts, spades and clubs. 5 slotted conchos up the s
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Cowhide Batwing Chaps113 - Cowhide Batwing Chaps
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Cowhide Batwing Chaps. Black, hair-on chaps with 14 mother of pearl conchos on the belt and legs. Shiny hair and good leather, light leather edge bind
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Harpham Brothers Black Wooly Chaps114 - Harpham Brothers Black Wooly Chaps
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Harpham Brothers Black Wooly Chaps. Bright, long, and lush hair, with floral tooled belt. Canvas lining still in nice condition, excellent overall. Sm
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a********l for (1,700.00 + 357.00BP) = 2,057.00
 
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S.C. Gallup Canvas and Leather Chaps115 - S.C. Gallup Canvas and Leather Chaps
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S.C. Gallup Canvas and Leather Chaps. Marked "S.C. GALLUP SADL CO PUEBLO" in 2 spots on the belt. Outside leather pockets with leather but...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Dean Krakel's Blucher Moon & Stars Boots116 - Dean Krakel's Blucher Moon & Stars Boots
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Dean Krakel's Blucher Moon & Stars Boots. "Shop Made Expressly for Dean Krakel, Jr. Griffith - Blucher Boot Co. Fairfax, Okla." on...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to 2***2 for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Prison Made Horsehair Cane117 - Prison Made Horsehair Cane
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Prison Made Horsehair Cane. Natural and brown tones, diamonds and hearts with geometric patterns. Some hair loss and a few worn spots, but a rare find
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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N. Porter Silver Saddle118 - N. Porter Silver Saddle
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N. Porter Silver Saddle. N. Porter, Phoenix, Arizona saddle, bridle and martingale. Seat marked with "N. PORTER PHOENIX, ARIZ" and steer h...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to s********h for (6,000.00 + 1,260.00BP) = 7,260.00
 
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Harry Rowell, Hayward, Ca. Silver Parade Saddle119 - Harry Rowell, Hayward, Ca. Silver Parade Saddle
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Harry Rowell, Hayward, Ca. Silver Parade Saddle. Sterling silver and 10K gold parade saddle with bridle and breast collar. Plate behind cantle reads...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Keyston Bros, Sterling Silver Saddle120 - Keyston Bros, Sterling Silver Saddle
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Stunning Keyston Bros, San Francisco Sterling Silver Parade Saddle with tapaderos, matching breast collar & serape. Intricately engraved, silver...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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G. S. Garcia Concho Bit121 - G. S. Garcia Concho Bit
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G. S. Garcia Concho Bit. The number 250 bit, marked "G. S. GARCIA" one side and "ELKO, NEV" on the other, inside the cheeks. Sha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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G. S. Garcia Crescent Moon Bit122 - G. S. Garcia Crescent Moon Bit
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G. S. Garcia Crescent Moon Bit. Unmarked half breed bit with 2 ¼" domed conchos and finely inlaid crescents, solid slobber bar with silver...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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G.S. Garcia Heart Spurs123 - G.S. Garcia Heart Spurs
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G.S. Garcia Heart Spurs. Heart pattern silver inlaid spurs on iron. Well-marked inside the bands "G.S. GARCIA / ELKO, NEV." Engraving is w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Al Tietjen California Spurs124 - Al Tietjen California Spurs
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Al Tietjen California Spurs. A wonderful pair of California style inlaid spurs with the desirable "A. TIETJEN RENO, NEV." mark inside the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Denny Lytle Spurs125 - Denny Lytle Spurs
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Denny Lytle Spurs. Massive and highly decorated spurs with many unique design features. Fully overlaid with deep scroll engraving, stepped diamonds an
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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August Buermann Silver Inlaid Ladies Spurs126 - August Buermann Silver Inlaid Ladies Spurs
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August Buermann Silver Inlaid Ladies Spurs. Single mounted August Buermann spurs, engraved, drop shank and California style heel chains. Marked “FORGE
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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The "Ken Maynard" Trophy127 - The "Ken Maynard" Trophy
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The “Ken Maynard” Trophy The World’s Champion Cowboy / Fred Beebe’s World’s Series Rodeo / New York / 1927 / Won By / Lonnie Rooney by: Lambert Bros.
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Casey Tibbs'  World's Champion Rigging128 - Casey Tibbs' World's Champion Rigging
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Casey Tibbs' World's Champion Rigging. "Worlds Champion Bareback Rider Casey Tibbs - Dixon Rigin". Carved and dyed on leather. Ve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Willie Weast Spurs & Child's Boots129 - Willie Weast Spurs & Child's Boots
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Willie Weast Spurs & Child's Boots. Child's spurs and boots made by Willie Weast for his grandson, Donald, to wear with his cowboy boots...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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C.P. Shipley Goose Neck Spurs130 - C.P. Shipley Goose Neck Spurs
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C.P. Shipley Goose Neck Spurs. Well marked "SHIPLEY KAN CITY MO" in each spur. These dainty spurs are all original and show very little we...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Robert McChesney Stork Bit131 - Robert McChesney Stork Bit
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Robert McChesney Stork Bit. The #17 "Stork" curb bit. Excellent condition, appears to be all original mountings throughout. A very nice ex...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to a********r.. for (1,800.00 + 378.00BP) = 2,178.00
 
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Kelly Bros. Bull Head Bit132 - Kelly Bros. Bull Head Bit
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Kelly Bros. Bull Head Bit. One of the most sought after of the Kelly Bros. bits, the #39 Bull head. All original and well marked above the lower ring.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to a********r.. for (1,600.00 + 336.00BP) = 1,936.00
 
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Joe Bianchi "Hand Forged" Bit133 - Joe Bianchi "Hand Forged" Bit
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Joe Bianchi "Hand Forged" Bit. Texas curb with short shanks and coins on the cheeks, covered in plain mountings. The mouthpiece has the e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Iron Peacock or Bird Bit134 - Iron Peacock or Bird Bit
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Iron Peacock or Bird Bit. High Spade bit with fancy punch work, chasing and detailed bird head. Appears to have very little use, all gray with sharp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Two Marked O. Crockett Bits135 - Two Marked O. Crockett Bits
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O. Crockett No. 134 & 112 bits, well marked, both with medium ports. Original overlays. Each in used but good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to a********r.. for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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August Buermann Kissing Bit Bit136 - August Buermann Kissing Bit Bit
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August Buermann Kissing Bit. In unused condition, this spade bit has inlays, silver wire and studs. About 90% old blue, all original chains and roller
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Bianchi Bottle Opener Spurs137 - Bianchi Bottle Opener Spurs
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Bianchi Bottle Opener Spurs. Joe Bianchi (1871-1949) Victoria, Texas, style #1 double mounted with un-engraved mountings. Marked inside, "HAND ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Canon City Prison Spurs138 - Canon City Prison Spurs
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Canon City Prison Spurs. Impressive pair of vine and leaf engraved spurs with large central conchos, 3" shanks with 2 ¾" rowels and c...
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Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Colt Single Action Army, U.S. Artillery139 - Colt Single Action Army, U.S. Artillery
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Colt Single Action Army, U.S. Artillery. S/N 119365 (frame), 5½" barrel, #13767 (trigger guard & back strap), no # on cylinder, #7394 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army.44-40140 - Colt Single Action Army.44-40
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Colt Single Action Army. S/N 22854, .44-40 caliber, 7 ½" barrel, hazy etched panel, walnut one-piece grips. Includes Colt Letter showing s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army.45141 - Colt Single Action Army.45
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Colt Single Action Army. S/N 102803, .45 caliber, 4 ¾" barrel. The included Colt letter shows shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Colt Single Action "Frontier Six-Shooter".44-40142 - Colt Single Action "Frontier Six-Shooter".44-40
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* Colt Single Action "Frontier Six-Shooter" S/N 258764, .44-40 caliber, 7½", roll stamped Colt Frontier Six Shooter, circa 1904....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,800.00 - 3,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army.45143 - Colt Single Action Army.45
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Colt Single Action Army. S/N 65477, .45 LC, 7 ½” barrel. Includes Colt Letter showing shipment to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY,.45, blue ...
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Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,500.00
 
 
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Colt Single Action Army.45144 - Colt Single Action Army.45
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* Colt Single Action Army. S/N 319332, .45 caliber, 7 ½" barrel. Includes Colt Letter showing shipment to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army, Pearl Steer Head Grips144A - Colt Single Action Army, Pearl Steer Head Grips
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Colt Single Action Army. * S/N 353037, .45 caliber, 4 ¾” barrel, lustrous nickel finish, beautiful pearl steer’s head grips. Includes Colt Lett...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Austin, Texas Colt Single Action Army145 - Austin, Texas Colt Single Action Army
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Austin, Texas Colt Single Action Army. S/N 142169, .44-40 caliber, 7 ½" barrel, roll stamp Colt Frontier Six Shooter, eagle grips. Include...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army.44-40146 - Colt Single Action Army.44-40
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Colt Single Action Army. S/N 74944, .44-40 caliber, 7 ½" barrel, all matching numbers, hazy etched panel, one-piece ivory grips. Includes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Texas Colt Single Action Army.45147 - Texas Colt Single Action Army.45
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* Texas Colt Single Action Army. S/N 331176, .45 caliber, 5 ½" barrel, 2-piece pearl grips. Includes Colt Letter showing shipment to Momso...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Colt Single Action, Engraved by Ben Lane148 - Colt Single Action, Engraved by Ben Lane
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* Colt Single Action, Engraved by Ben Lane. S/N 185509, .45 caliber, 7 ½", fully engraved by Ben Lane, nickel, 2-piece ivory grips, in mod...
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to a******k for (3,500.00 + 735.00BP) = 4,235.00
 
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Colt Single Action, U.S. Artillery.45149 - Colt Single Action, U.S. Artillery.45
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Colt Single Action, U.S. Artillery. S/N 131914 (frame), .45 caliber, 5 ½" barrel, #33416 (trigger guard), #31770 (back strap), no # (cylin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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