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FALL AMERICANA AUCTION - Session 1

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationUnited States In Person Preview. Wednesday, November 20, 12:00 –4:00 PM and Thursday, November 21, 9:00 AM-1:00

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<p>Cowan’s is pleased to offer more than 800 lots of fine historical and decorative Americana during our special Fall Auction, November 20-21. On November 20 th more than 400 lots of rare historical Americana will be sold, including an exceptionally rare hand-painted flag presented by the Ladies of Gordonsville, Virginia to the "Greys" on the eve of the Civil War; a rare North Carolina First National Confederate Flag; George Barnard's photographic album documenting "Sherman's March"; a campaign flag from the 1860 presidential campaign featuring a portrait of Abraham Lincoln; many fine American Indian photographs by Gardner and Rhinehart; Revolutionary swords, including one by Samuel Drowne, and another from England, both identified; five Civil War presentation swords; a Colt Pocket Model revolver presented to a Gettysburg combatant; Civil War Achives and letter groups, and many other choice lots.
<p>On November 21st the offering will include more than 400 lots of American furniture, folk and decorative arts, including the Collection of Nan Gordon formerly of Cincinnati and now of Prescott, Arizona; fine furnishing from the Edwin and Barbara Charitable Remainder Trust of Cleveland, Ohio; transportation prints from the Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland, Ohio and other select consignments. This sale will begin with a fine selection of autographs of many American presidents, including Jefferson, three Lincoln documents; many presidential signed appointments; a fine inscribed Mark Twain photograph; an exceptional autograph book containing Lincoln's signature, George Armstrong Custer, and numerous Civil War generals and dignitaries.
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Winchester Model 94 Carbine,393 - Winchester Model 94 Carbine,
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Winchester Model 94 Carbine,<p>marked on side of barrel "Winchester Model 94-25-35 W.C.F.," serial number 1268226. Walnut stock and...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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57/87 Marlin Model 1936 Rifle,394 - 57/87 Marlin Model 1936 Rifle,
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57/87 Marlin Model 1936 Rifle,<p>marked on top of breech "Marlin Safety," 30 caliber with walnut fore-end and stock, barrel length 1...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Whitney Remington Style II Rolling Block Carbine,395 - Whitney Remington Style II Rolling Block Carbine,
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Whitney Remington Style II Rolling Block Carbine,<p>marked on upper tang "Whitney Arms Company, New Haven Ct USA", 22 caliber with 2...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Marlin-Ballard Indian Wars Carbine,396 - Marlin-Ballard Indian Wars Carbine,
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Marlin-Ballard Indian Wars Carbine,<p>marked on left side of frame "J.M. Marlin, New Haven, Conn, U.S.A./Patented February 9, 1875/Ballar...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Parker Brothers Side-by-Side Shotgun,397 - Parker Brothers Side-by-Side Shotgun,
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Parker Brothers Side-by-Side Shotgun,<p>12 gauge with 30" Damascus steel barrels marked on central rib "Parker Bros. Makers. Meridia...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Apache Wars Springfield 1877 Carbine,398 - Apache Wars Springfield 1877 Carbine,
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Apache Wars Springfield 1877 Carbine,<p>45-70, marked on top of breech "U.S. Model 1873". Barrel length 22", total length 41.2...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Krag Model 1898 Rifle,399 - Krag Model 1898 Rifle,
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Krag Model 1898 Rifle,<p>with serial number 387237, 30" barrel, walnut two piece stock with rectangular inspectors stamp with rounded cor...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Fine London Side-by-Side Shotgun,400 - Fine London Side-by-Side Shotgun,
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Fine London Side-by-Side Shotgun,<p>12 gauge, marked on central rib "London Stub Twist". Beautifully engraved double hammer lock pl...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Rare Rubber Band Pistol in Box,401 - Rare Rubber Band Pistol in Box,
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Rare Rubber Band Pistol in Box,<p>Sharpshooter Pistol, Bulls Eye Pistol Co., Rawlins, Wyo. Patent dates Feb. 26, 1924, Jan 12, 1926, Sept. 7, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Scarce Rawlins, Wyoming Rubber Band Pistol,402 - Scarce Rawlins, Wyoming Rubber Band Pistol,
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Scarce Rawlins, Wyoming Rubber Band Pistol,<p>in original lithographed box with instructions, targets & ammo. Another rubber band operated...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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