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Denver Old West Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationDenver Merch Mart - 451 East 58th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, 80216, United States In Person PreviewLive Preview open during the Denver Old West Show at the Denver Mart:

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Brian Lebel's 24th Annual Old West Auction will offer over 325 lots of fine Western art, artifacts and collectibles. The auction will be held live at the Denver Mart, Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 5pm MST. Highlights include:

Items from the estate of Clayton Moore, TV's original Lone Ranger, including 2 Nudie's costumes, a Manuel costume, his famous Edward H. Bohlin double-holster gun rig with "silver" bullets, autographed memorabilia, and more. Estate items from another Western television star, Gail Davis, will also be offered. Gail played Annie Oakley on the popular TV series of the same name.

The top estimated lot is a museum-quality, premiere collection of Texas bits. The result of years of collecting, research and study, the collection consists of 86 bits by over 26 different makers. Featured in the book "Bit and Spur Makers in the Texas Tradition," by Ned and Jody Martin, the collection is being offered in its entirety as a single lot.

Fine art is well-represented this year, including a nocturne oil by Eanger Irving Couse, which is the cover lot for the catalog. Other fine artists of note include, J.H. Sharp, Ed Mell, Bill Anton, Burt Procter, Till Gooden, Eric Michaels, Will James, Matt Clark, William Matthews, Mehl Lawson, Bill Schenck, Alexander Phimster Proctor, Elmer Schooley and many others.

Antique and contemporary cowboy trappings such as spurs, bridles and saddles will be offered by such makers as Bill Adamson, Randy Butters, Jose Figueroa, Kelly Bros, McChesney, Meanea and others. A rare cowgirl championship trophy saddle made by Visalia for Joella Mildred Irwin will be sold.

Native American antiquities include Navajo textiles, a rare Comanche bridle, an important and impressive pipe bag, beaded moccasins, gauntlets, gunstock clubs, bowcases, possible bags and an early quilled and fringed man's warshirt.

"Captain Jack" a cast zinc cigar store Indian, circa 1870 is another highlight. Material related to important Old West figures and places, such as Dodge City, Pat Garrett, The James Gang, Tom Mix, The Pinkerton Agency, George Custer, the Cherokee Strip and Kit Carson are included.

Antique firearms from Colt, Deringer, Rogers & Spencer, Sharps, Springfield and others will be available. All are antique firearms and do not require any special licenses or permits to purchase.
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Colt 3rd Model Dragoon254 - Colt 3rd Model Dragoon
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
#15505, all matching numbers, .44 caliber, 7 1/2” barrel, usual deep rifling with black powder pitting the length of the bore; 90% cover of enhanced b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Colt 1860 Army Revolver255 - Colt 1860 Army Revolver
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
#72578, .44 caliber, 8” barrel, strong rifling with scattered black powder pitting the length of the bore, matching numbers, dark frame shows 50% case
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Colt 1862 Pocket Navy256 - Colt 1862 Pocket Navy
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#2644, all matching numbers, .36 caliber, 6 1/2” barrel, strong rifling with minor black powder pitting the length of the bore; metal surfaces have be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Colt 1851 Navy 2nd Model257 - Colt 1851 Navy 2nd Model
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#1360, all matching numbers, .36 caliber, 7 1/2” barrel, pitting in grooves the length of the bore; surfaces are bright having been vigorously cleaned
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Colt 1861 Navy Revolver258 - Colt 1861 Navy Revolver
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#16755, all matching numbers, .36 caliber, 7 1/2” barrel, strong rifling with roughness the length of the bore; metal surfaces are mottled silver to p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to trianon for (2,450.00 + 514.50BP) = 2,964.50
 
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Colt 1851 Navy 4th Model259 - Colt 1851 Navy 4th Model
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#108525, all matching numbers, .36 caliber, 7 1/2” barrel, dark bore has scattered surface blemishes, metal surfaces have been cleaned and contemporar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Colt 1862 Police260 - Colt 1862 Police
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#28829, .36 caliber, all matching numbers, 6 1/2” barrel, strong bore with one rough spot, 20% blue overall, brass smooth, aged finish with “RANGUIS”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Metropolitan Navy Revolver261 - Metropolitan Navy Revolver
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#4590, all matching numbers, 7 1/2” barrel, roughness along the right side of bore, metal surfaces plum to silver gray, 50% cylinder scene. Excellent,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Colt Single Action Revolver with Rig262 - Colt Single Action Revolver with Rig
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Rig by Collins & Morrison, Omaha. Single riveted loop basket weave holster is solid and marking is clear; 3 1/2” wide garment leather money belt...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Colt Single Action Revolver263 - Colt Single Action Revolver
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Colt Single Action Army, #144558, 1892, .44-40 caliber, 4 3/4” barrel; excellent bore with scattered light pits, clear “Colt Frontier Six Shooter” rol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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