Denver Old West Auction

Auction Details

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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Edward H. Bohlin Mounted Crockett Spurs102 - Edward H. Bohlin Mounted Crockett Spurs
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Crockett stainless, narrow band spurs, with sterling overlaid, and finely engraved mountings attributed to Edward Bohlin as clearly evidenced by the u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Kelly Bros. Hamley Special Spurs103 - Kelly Bros. Hamley Special Spurs
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Huge, circa 1920s, single mounted, No. 106 spurs. Mounted with period border stamped straps. Excellent condition with all original mountings and rowel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Canon City Prisonmade Spurs104 - Canon City Prisonmade Spurs
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Double-mounted, elongated diamond patterned, German silver inlaid Canon City prisonmade spurs with 2 5/8” straight shanks. Upturned heart-shaped butto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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L & M Spurs105 - L & M Spurs
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Impressive pair of highly detailed, full silver, overlaid spurs with domed, jelly mold styled bands, edged with fine dots. Large sweeping bands ending
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Unusual Silver & Brass Inlaid Spurs106 - Unusual Silver & Brass Inlaid Spurs
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Extremely interesting and well-executed, early, double mounted spurs, showing characteristics of early California, Mexico, and even a little August Bu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Tom Mix Stetson Hat107 - Tom Mix Stetson Hat
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One of Tom's personal, custom-made Stetsons. Marked inside the hat "Made Especially for Tom Mix." Mix gifted this hat to his friend, C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Tom Mix Archive108 - Tom Mix Archive
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An expansive and wonderful collection of photos and memorabilia about the famous actor and wild west performer Tom Mix compiled by John H. Nicholas wr
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Hamley & Co. Saddlery109 - Hamley & Co. Saddlery
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Great pair of Pendleton, Oregon made, studded and overlaid batwing chaps. Well marked and in fine condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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S.C. Gallup Studded Chaps110 - S.C. Gallup Studded Chaps
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35" long, outside pockets, 12 slotted conchos. S.C. Gallup Saddle Co, Pueblo, Co. Oversized, outside pockets with brass studded trim. 6 slotted...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Long & Lustrous White Wooly Chaps111 - Long & Lustrous White Wooly Chaps
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Canvas lined, leather backed, 42" long, white woolies with interior pockets, basket stamped belt. Fine condition, c. 1920s-30s. Provenance: Ge...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Black Wooly Chaps112 - Black Wooly Chaps
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Canvas lined and leather backed, 38” in total length, basket stamped billet. Wool in good condition, slight tear at the billet. Belt shows some frayin
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Michael B. Coleman113 - Michael B. Coleman
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Two Medicine-Valley Blackfeet (Montana) 24” x 36” Framed to 30” x 42” Oil on board Signed lower right
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Harley Brown (b. 1939)114 - Harley Brown (b. 1939)
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‘Cross Mountain’ – Blood Indian 26”x 19” Framed to 35”x 30” Pastel on paper Signed and titled lower right
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Marilyn Bendall (1921-2003)115 - Marilyn Bendall (1921-2003)
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Waiting for the Storyteller 24” x 36” Framed to 33” x 45” Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right ‘94
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Bill Anton116 - Bill Anton
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Taking off the Chill 30”x 40” Framed to 42”x 52” Oil on board Signed lower right
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Bill Anton117 - Bill Anton
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Granite Ramparts 9” x 12” Field Study Oil on board Signed lower left Bill Anton
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Eric Michaels118 - Eric Michaels
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In the Home of the Mountain Gods 48” x 36” Framed to 64” x 52” Oil on canvas Signed lower left
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Ed Mell (b. 1942)119 - Ed Mell (b. 1942)
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Sunrise over the McDowells 9 1/2” x 14” Framed to 14 1/2” x 19” Oil on board Signed lower right Signed, titled, and dated 2004 on reverse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Joseph Henry Sharp120 - Joseph Henry Sharp
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Untitled (Moonlit Stream) 10 1/4” x 13 1/4” Framed to 20 1/4” x 23 1/4” Monotype Signed lower right J.H. Sharp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Burt Procter (1901-1980)121 - Burt Procter (1901-1980)
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Illustration on Letter 11” x 8 1/2” framed to 20” x 17 1/2” Mixed Media / Watercolor on paper Dated Nov. 14, 1970 Bold, bright colors Content refere
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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G. Ellka (late 19th c.)122 - G. Ellka (late 19th c.)
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Indian Child with Headdress 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” framed to 14” x 11” Watercolor on artist board Signed lower right Examples of Ellka’s work seen in Buffa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Marianna Sloan (1875-1954)123 - Marianna Sloan (1875-1954)
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Untitled (Santa Fe street scene) 16” x 20” Framed to 21 1/2” x 25 1/2” Oil on board Signed lower right
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Michael Coleman124 - Michael Coleman
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Cold Morning 14" x 25" Oil on board Signed lower right Michael Coleman Provenance: George Taylor Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Edward Borein125 - Edward Borein
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Untitled (Charging Vaquero) 6 3/4” x 8 3/4” Framed to 11 1/2” x 13 1/2” Oil on board Signed lower left
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 22,000.00 - 26,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Edward Borein126 - Edward Borein
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California Cowboy 7 1/2” x 7 1/2” Framed to 15” x 15” Pen & ink on paper Signed lower right Includes copy of Harold Davidson Letter Provena...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Till Goodan127 - Till Goodan
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Mustang Runners 32” x 40” Framed to 36” x 44” Oil on canvas Signed lower left Provenance: George Taylor Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to shprestige for (7,000.00 + 1,470.00BP) = 8,470.00
 
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Till Goodan128 - Till Goodan
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Vaquero & Senorita 13” x 10” Framed to 22” x 18” Pair of original pastel drawings Signed lower right
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Till Goodan129 - Till Goodan
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Set of 6 “Westward Ho” Vintage Lithographs by Till Goodan. Created in 1939, framed by Collier a) Guardians of the Range 26” x 31”; b) Bronc Peeler 26
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Carved Sheep Horn Relating to Kit Carson130 - Carved Sheep Horn Relating to Kit Carson
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A fully carved Rocky Mountain Big Horn sheath, depicting scenes from the Life of Kit Carson. The horn shows good age and the carving appears period to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Sioux Quilled Hide Warshirt131 - Sioux Quilled Hide Warshirt
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Pink, purple, yellow, and green quillwork strips decorating sleeves and shoulders in geometric designs, with abstract floral designs on the bib on nat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,500.00) = 27,500.00
 
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Sioux Possible Bag132 - Sioux Possible Bag
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22” x 12” x 6” beaded with blue, yellow, and red geometric designs on white field. Typical bars in rectangular elements on the side panels. Tin-cone s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Kiowa High-Top Moccasins133 - Kiowa High-Top Moccasins
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17” tall, green ochre dyed, native tanned hide with lane and edge beadwork, with three brass buttons up the sides and fringe at the opening with a 5-p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Sioux High-Top Moccasins134 - Sioux High-Top Moccasins
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Multicolored geometric designs on native tanned hide with old canvas for the uppers, and hard soles. Fine condition c. 1890.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Nez Perce Moccasins135 - Nez Perce Moccasins
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9” long, high cuff with ties, pink background, with green, white, and blue geometric designs. Some minor restoration, c. 1890.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Important Lakota Pipe Bag136 - Important Lakota Pipe Bag
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Native tanned hide, with black, red, pink, blue, yellow and white beads; with faded purple (aniline dyed) and bright orange (natural dyed) quilled fri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (40,000.00) = 40,000.00
 
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Northern Plains Pictorial Pipe Bag137 - Northern Plains Pictorial Pipe Bag
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Human hands with warrior on horseback in full length headdress. 43” overall, 10” x 8” beaded panel with deep blues. 6” quill extensions. Yellow ochre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Cowgirl Gauntlets138 - Sioux Beaded Cowgirl Gauntlets
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11” x 7” multicolored, geometric designs on cowgirl riding gloves. Beadwork on back of hands and along fingers. Fine condition with some wear on left
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Northern Plains Beaded Pipe Bag139 - Northern Plains Beaded Pipe Bag
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36” x 7” including fringe, multicolored geometric designs on blue stained native tanned hide, with quilled slats and fringe. Good condition with quill
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Sioux Pictorial Beaded Pipe Bag140 - Sioux Pictorial Beaded Pipe Bag
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37” total length x 7” wide. Dark blue, pink, yellow, gold, and clear on blue field with geometric designs and mounted Indian wearing long feathered bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Bridle141 - Sioux Beaded Bridle
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Bridle with horsehair cone dangles and beautiful rosettes on each side. Excellent condition, c. 1890s.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Arapaho Pipe Bag142 - Arapaho Pipe Bag
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Quilled and beaded bag with unusual building or home design. Buffalo hide slats. Some quill loss and minor restoration. 19” fringe, 41” overall length
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 2,200.00 - 2,600.00
 
 
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Personal Property of General Juan Jaime143 - Personal Property of General Juan Jaime
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Important, engraved, Colt Single Action, sword, and over 200 original, historical letters and documents. Many important photographs from his birth cer
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
 
 
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2 Pair Mexican Spurs144 - 2 Pair Mexican Spurs
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a) Large heavy 1 1/2” bands with silver inlay in a chevron pattern, figure 8 shanks holding a 3 3/4” chased 8-point rowel. Embroidered straps with ste
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Mexican Sombrero145 - Mexican Sombrero
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Real working man’s felt hat in the original box. Great, gold, braided hat band with double tassles. 8” brim and 6 1/2” tall crown. Shows little use bu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to 1973stingray for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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Spanish Colonial Cross Stirrup146 - Spanish Colonial Cross Stirrup
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13” x 7 1/2”, 17th century, iron Estribo de Cruz (Stirrup of the Cross). Cruciform stirrups date from the 1600s-1700s, deriving the name from their sh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Robert Mitchum’s Movie Sombrero147 - Robert Mitchum’s Movie Sombrero
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The Mexican Sombrero worn by Robert Mitchum in The Wonderful Country, 1959. An early, most likely pre-revolution hat was further aged for the film. 9”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Colt Cloverleaf House Pistol149 - Colt Cloverleaf House Pistol
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#6292, all matching numbers, .41 caliber rimfire, 3” barrel, strong rifling with light pitting, smooth, mustard colored frame with traces of silver on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Colt Single Action Revolver150 - Colt Single Action Revolver
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U.S. Cavalry #81923. circa 1882, D.F.C. inspected, .45 Long Colt caliber, 7 1/2” barrel, grips in fine condition with clear crisp DFC cartouche on rig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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Battle of the Little Big Horn151 - Battle of the Little Big Horn
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Rare lithograph by Kurz & Allison. June 25th, 1876. – General Custer, His Two Brothers, His Nephew, And All His Men (7th Cavalry) Were Killed ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Custer Era Colt Single Action Revolver152 - Custer Era Colt Single Action Revolver
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U.S. marked Cavalry series revolver serial number 5337, 7 1/2”, .45 caliber in the known Custer Range. Ainsworth inspected throughout including the fa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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