Auction Details
This year's 21st annual event includes over 380 lots of fine Cowboy, Indian and Western art, antiques, artifacts and collectables. This year's auction includes select items from the Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum collection, including Roy's personal firearms and hunting collections, Dale's famous gun rig and Colt, the couples' 1964 Lincoln convertible and Roy's last motorcycle. This year also boasts an impressive collection of 19th and early 20th century Northern Plains beaded Native American artifacts; fine Western art from the 1800s to the present (inlcuding such noted artists as John Moyers, Nick Eggenhofer, Charlie Russel, Will James, Eric Michaels and others); and bits, saddles, spurs and other fine cowboy trappings.
Purchasing Firearms – The Basics
Brian Lebel’s Old West Auction follows all Federal, State and Local laws regarding the sale of firearms. It is your responsibility to follow any applicable state and local laws pertaining to your state of residence.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) is the Federal body governing the sale of firearms. There is a wealth of information on their website at: www.atf.gov.
Following is an overview for those wishing to bid on firearms at the Old West Auction.
There are 2 basic categories of firearms: Antique and Modern.
Antique firearms are those manufactured prior to Dec. 31, 1898.
• Anyone may purchase an antique firearm.
• You may take possession of an antique firearm at the auction (after you pay for it, of course), or they may be shipped directly to your home or business address. Packing, shipping and insurance charges will apply.
• You should never attempt to fire an antique firearm (or any used firearm) without a prior inspection by a reputable firearms expert.
Modern firearms are those manufactured after Dec., 31, 1898.
Modern firearms must be transferred by our licensed FFL (Federal Firearms License) dealer to a licensed FFL holder. The Old West Auction has retained the services of Pete Erickson of Frontier Americana of Fargo to serve as our licensed FFL dealer for initiating transfers.
Federal law dictates that our dealer (Pete) MUST ship current modern firearms from his business premises to a licensed FFL dealer, in the buyer’s home state. Before Pete can ship the firearm to your dealer, he must first receive a copy of your dealer’s FFL license.
Please note, UPS requires that all modern handguns (handguns only, not long guns) be shipped via Next Day service. Transfer and Shipping charges will be assessed as follows:
All modern shipped firearms will be assessed a $25 packing, handling and insurance fee;
Hand guns will be charged a $30 shipping fee;
Long guns will be charged a $55 shipping fee.
When your firearm arrives at the licensed dealer in your home state, it is that dealer’s responsibility to run a Federal background check (known as a NICS check) before you can take possession of the firearm. It is customary for the receiving dealer to charge a fee for processing the receipt of your firearm, this fee varies from dealer to dealer and state to state.
If you have any questions or concerns about purchasing firearms at the Old West Auction, you may contact Pete Erickson, Frontier Americana of Fargo, at (701) 261-4434. Pete will be on-site at the Old West Show and Auction.
If you would like to learn more about the federal regulations regarding the sale of firearms, please visit the BATFE’s website at www.atf.gov.
International Buyers: We will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location outside of the United States. Buyers outside the U.S. must make their own shipping arrangements, taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm.
Purchasers of firearms should please refer to the Terms & Conditions for legal and shipping information.
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141Colt Open Top RevolverBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Colt 1871-1872 Open Top, .44 rimfire, 7 1/2” barrel, excellent bore with some age darkening, smooth gun metal gray overall, 90% clear cylinder scene,
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to smmagie for 4,080.00
142Colt Navy with California HolsterBrian Lebel's Old West Events
4th Model, 7 1/2” barrel, dark bore, dark aged patina with “use dents,” rare iron backstrap and trigger guard. English style “fat grips,” Hartford add
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
143Colt Model 1851 NavyBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Very nice early Third Model, all original, 7 1/2” barrel, .36 cal, all matching numbers, S/N 4264. Mexico vs. Texas Navy cylinder scene clear and shar
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to smmagie for 2,700.00
144Winchester Model 1886Brian Lebel's Old West Events
26” octagon barrel, .45-65 cal, rifling good with some light pitting, corners sharp, smooth silver gray frame, mottled silver to brown barrel tube and
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
145Marlin Model 1893 Lever ActionBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Special order takedown with deluxe wood, pistol grip, checkered, 26” tapered octagon barrel, .38-55 cal. Casecolors still show and are strong in prote
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to smmagie for 4,500.00
146Winchester Model 1873Brian Lebel's Old West Events
24” octagon barrel, .32 WCF, very good to excellent bore, 90% barrel finish turning plum, 40% frame finish turning plum, touch of casecolors on lever
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to smmagie for 3,900.00
147Winchester 1876Brian Lebel's Old West Events
2nd Model, .45-75, 26 1/2” octagon barrel, dark bore, sanded wood, profuse contemporary engraving. Sundance skull on right of action, bust of Native A
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
148Winchester 1873 RifleBrian Lebel's Old West Events
24” octagon barrel, 44-40, mfg 1888, excellent bore, 80% bright barrel blue, 90% receiver with one "blood pitting" area on the left side p...
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to smmagie for 3,600.00
149Winchester Model 1873 Brian Lebel's Old West Events
3rd Model, .44-40, 24” octagon barrel, 2 rough spots in bore (5 and 8 inches back from muzzle) show on outside, 90% barrel tube and receiver turning d
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
150Winchester Model 1873 Brian Lebel's Old West Events
3rd Model, 24” round barrel with good to very good bore, .38 WCF, dull plum overall with some color added, very good wood, original sights, S/N 697431
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
151Winchester Model 1873Brian Lebel's Old West Events
26” octagon barrel, .38 WCF, rough bore, salt and pepper pitting on left side of barrel and forend cap, also on frame, dark finish with blue added, fo
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to brb for 1,200.00
152Winchester Model 1866 MusketBrian Lebel's Old West Events
27” barrel, .44 Henry rimfire, sabre bayonet lug on barrel. With letter from George Madis attesting to the originality of this rare, c. 1870s rifle. S
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,900.00
153Winchester Model 1866 MusketBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Early example of a fine Yellow Boy in musket configuration. S/N 32366 mfg. 1870 in .44 Henry rimfire caliber. Madis letter attesting to the 66 being
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,800.00
154Winchester Model 1866Brian Lebel's Old West Events
3rd model SRC, .44 rimfire, 20” barrel, strong rifling with salt and pepper pitting, age mustard colored brass, mottled plum to silver iron, very good
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to notnurb for 5,100.00
155Winchester Model 21 ShotgunBrian Lebel's Old West Events
28” barrels, 16 ga, bright bores, WS-1 and WS-2, S/N 12410, c. 1940s, gold, engraved, high finish, fine checkered stock.
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,250.00
156Parker Double Barrel ShotgunBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Grade DH, extensive scroll engraving surrounding dogs on frame, birds on bottom. Circassian walnut stocks with wide beaver tail forearm and elaborate
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
157Bill Heisman, TCA Fancy Spurs Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Full mounted, California inspired spurs with stylized shanks, intricately inlaid round and diamond pattern heelbands, 2”, 10-pt rowels, inlaid button
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
159Impressive L & M Full Mounted Contemporary SpursBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Denny Lytle (b. 1960) and Jim Mower (b. 1935) intricately (gun) engraved floral pattern spurs with stylized shanks, barrel chap guards, swinging butto
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
160Bill Adamson SpursBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Red River shank Adamson/Crockett maker-marked spurs with longhorns in jewelers bronze mounted on the heelbands, large 6 pt rowels and swinging buttons
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00