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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Colt 3rd Model Dragoon254 - Colt 3rd Model Dragoon
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#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
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#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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Colt Single Action Revolver264 - Colt Single Action Revolver
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Colt Single Action Army, #76149, 1882, .45 LC, 5 3/8” barrel with “Rocky Mountain” style sight, very good strong bore, silver gray to plum overall wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army265 - Colt Single Action Army
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#168447, 1897, .44-40 caliber, 4 3/4” barrel with clear roll stamp “Colt Frontier Six Shooter”, sharp rifling with minor pin prick pitting; 60% bright
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,250.00) = 5,250.00
 
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Fringed Shotgun Chaps266 - Fringed Shotgun Chaps
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37” long, 22 slotted conchos, basket stamped belt, exterior pockets with nickel studded trim. Fine condition showing with great fringe. Provenance: G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Continental Arms Pepper Box / Deringer267 - Continental Arms Pepper Box / Deringer
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NSN, .22 RF, 2 1/2” barrels, dark bore, silver to plum metal surfaces, right grip has dime sized chip at frame; mechanically excellent.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Rogers & Spencer Army Model268 - Rogers & Spencer Army Model
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#3446, all matching numbers, 7 1/2” barrel, strong bright bore, metal is smooth, silver-gray with touches of original blue. Very good 2-piece grips sh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Remington New Model 1858 Army269 - Remington New Model 1858 Army
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#36280, .44 caliber, 8” barrel, black powder pitting the length of the bore, metal surfaces mottled plum to brown, cartouches not visible on very good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Starr Double Action Navy Revolver270 - Starr Double Action Navy Revolver
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#2807, all matching numbers, .36 caliber, 6” barrel, very good bore with scattered rough spots. Metal surfaces are mottled plum to gray with some brig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver271 - Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver
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Engraved .38 caliber. Serial #14605. 3 1/2” barrel, pearl grips, silver plate, mfg. 1879. This fine double action revolver has aftermarket engraving o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to magicranch for (4,000.00 + 840.00BP) = 4,840.00
 
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Colt Lightning Model 1877 Revolver272 - Colt Lightning Model 1877 Revolver
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.38 caliber, nickel, serial #4399, c. 1878. 3 1/2” barrel, worn hard rubber grips. Etched barrel panel, very strong, sharp markings. 10% flaking fini
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to goldeneagle for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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Colt 1877 DA Thunderer Revolver273 - Colt 1877 DA Thunderer Revolver
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#53087, all matching numbers, .41 caliber, 4 1/2” barrel, good to very good bore, 90% dusty re-nickel remaining, very good 2-piece hard rubber grips.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Deringer Philada Engraved Revolver274 - Deringer Philada Engraved Revolver
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Spur trigger, .32 cal., c. 1874-1875, 3 1/2” barrel. Excellent bore, 95% original nickel overall with traces of tarnish, strong blue on hammer and tri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to magicranch for (1,700.00 + 357.00BP) = 2,057.00
 
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Schneider & Co. Memphis Percussion Pistol275 - Schneider & Co. Memphis Percussion Pistol
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NSN, .50 caliber, 3 1/2” barrel, dark bore, mottled plum to gray metal, of higher quality than standard. Back action lock has tight scroll engraving,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Model 1842 H. Aston & Co. U.S. Pistol276 - Model 1842 H. Aston & Co. U.S. Pistol
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NSN, singe shot, .54 caliber, 8" barrel, poor bore, metal surfaces dark plum brown with scattered rough patches. Very good solid wood with fain...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Hall / Harpers Ferry Flintlock Musket277 - Hall / Harpers Ferry Flintlock Musket
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Model 1819, dated 1838, Harpers Ferry production, .52 caliber, 32 5/8” barrel is rifled up to 1 1/2” of the muzzle. The original finish is brown lacqu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,600.00 - 3,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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S. North Saddle Ring Carbine278 - S. North Saddle Ring Carbine
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Model 1843 upgraded with side lever from the original breech opening, .54 caliber, originally produced for the Mexican War and sold surplus after the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Sharps New Model 1859 3-Band Rifle279 - Sharps New Model 1859 3-Band Rifle
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#39822, .52 caliber, 30” barrel, strong, bright rifling with scattered black powder spots. Metal surfaces are mottled plum to gray, unsanded stock has
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to magicranch for (3,500.00 + 735.00BP) = 4,235.00
 
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Winchester 1873 Rifle280 - Winchester 1873 Rifle
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#24077, .38 WCF, 24” barrel, pinprick roughness the length of the bore; metal is silver gray overall, having been cleaned, very good stock, forearm ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Marlin Model 1889 Saddle Ring Carbine281 - Marlin Model 1889 Saddle Ring Carbine
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Silver and gold plated carbine with deep period engraving. 20” round barrel, .38-40 caliber, L.D. Nmishcke style engraving on the barrel, butt plate a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Ivory Poker Chips with Rack282 - Ivory Poker Chips with Rack
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100 total chips with fleur-de-lis engraved design. The natural-color chips have line edge ring, 10 with yellow edge, and 10 with blue edge. Show use b
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Back Bar Bottle283 - Back Bar Bottle
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Barkhouse Bros. & Co. – Gold Dust Kentucky Bourbon – John Van Bergen & Co. Sole Agents. Raised letters on brown glass with central horse fig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Back Bar Bottle284 - Back Bar Bottle
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"Pride of Kentucky – Old Bourbon – Livingston & Co." Sole Agents. Raised lettering on brown glass, 12" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Back Bar Bottle285 - Back Bar Bottle
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"Wm. H. Spears – Old Pioneer Whiskey – A. Fenkhausen & Co. Sole Agents SF." Raised lettering on brown glass, central California bear &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Back Bar Bottle286 - Back Bar Bottle
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"The F. Chevalier Co. – Castle Whiskey – San Francisco. Cal." Raised lettering on light brown glass with large castle in center. 11 1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Back Bar Bottle287 - Back Bar Bottle
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"Phoenix Whiskey – Naber, Alfs & Brune – San Francisco." Raised lettering with spreadwing eagle figure on brown glass, 12" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to grovecapta.. for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Back Bar Bottle288 - Back Bar Bottle
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"Astoria Whiskey." Fluted clear glass with white enameled lettering and two-color monogram, 11 1/2" tall.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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Back Bar Bottle289 - Back Bar Bottle
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"Union Rye." Fluted clear glass with white enameled lettering and color image of hands shaking, 10 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Lot of 3 Back Bar Bottles290 - Lot of 3 Back Bar Bottles
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a) "Higgins XXXX Monongahela." Clear glass pinch bottle with stopper, gold-filled etching, 8 1/2" total in height; b) "Old 4/A W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Cowgirl Lot291 - Cowgirl Lot
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A fine collection of cowgirl related items of the Wild West. a) A pair of fine beaded gauntlets with yellow ochre finish, fringe and cloth binding; b)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Gail Davis, TV’s Annie Oakley, Nudie’s Outfit292 - Gail Davis, TV’s Annie Oakley, Nudie’s Outfit
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Fiesta red, fringed cowgirl shirt & skirt, made by Nudie's of North Hollywood and worn by Gail Davis when she appeared as Annie Oakley. Come...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Terrie Davis’ Nudie’s Shirt and Skirt293 - Terrie Davis’ Nudie’s Shirt and Skirt
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Young girl’s fringed Nudie’s of North Hollywood 2-piece suit, worn by Gail's daughter, Terrie Davis at personal appearances with her mother. Hea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Gail Davis / Annie Oakley Memorabilia294 - Gail Davis / Annie Oakley Memorabilia
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Large lot of items including 6 Dell comic books, 3 hardcover Whitman Annie Oakley Books, 2 Little Golden Books, coloring books, puzzle book, cut out p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to bandy100 for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Gail Davis / Annie Oakley Memorabilia295 - Gail Davis / Annie Oakley Memorabilia
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Lot of promotional items from Gail Davis' career: 6 color Movie lobby cards, Death Valley Gunfighter (2), South of Death Valley (3), Indian Terr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Gail Davis / Annie Oakley Memorabilia296 - Gail Davis / Annie Oakley Memorabilia
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Lot consisting of 4 TV guides with Gail on the cover as Annie. Annie Oakley saddle ring in box, Wonder Bread and Hostess premiums, Annie Kerchief, box
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Frank M. Wickizer – James Gang Archives297 - Frank M. Wickizer – James Gang Archives
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Binders containing the correspondence and manuscripts of the last remaining member of the famed James Gang. Letters to William S. Hart, James Montgome
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to napo1203 for (4,750.00 + 997.50BP) = 5,747.50
 
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Painting on Hide298 - Painting on Hide
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Unknown Artist – After Charlie Russell Hide is 38” x 33” and monogramed at bottom WPJ c. early 20th century Framed by Collier, 59” x 59” diamond sha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Burt Procter (1901-1980)299 - Burt Procter (1901-1980)
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Mountaintop Meditation 12” x 18”, framed to 18” x 24” Oil on board Signed lower left, B. Procter Ex: Procter Estate
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Matt Clark (1903-1972)300 - Matt Clark (1903-1972)
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20”x 16” Mixed Media on illustration board Signed lower left, dated ‘48
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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1949 Don Dodge’s Buckle, Briefcase and Memorabilia301 - 1949 Don Dodge’s Buckle, Briefcase and Memorabilia
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Don Dodge’s personal heavy gauge 3.75 oz. sterling and 10K gold, ruby eyed, longhorn buckle won by the illustrious Hall of Fame horse trainer at the 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Miles City Montana Round Up Panorama Photograph302 - Miles City Montana Round Up Panorama Photograph
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“The Tenth Annual Round Up – Miles City, Montana – 1922 Photo by Booen.” 7” x 39” and framed to 12” x 44.” Very sharp image of cowgirls, cowboys, Indi
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Jim Shoulders’ Personal Cowboy Hat303 - Jim Shoulders’ Personal Cowboy Hat
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Wrangler Hats Signature Collection 10X Beaver Hat with silverbelly band. Includes photograph of Jim with Frank Henigan, to whom the hat was gifted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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