Important Collector's Firearms Auction

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Featuring: Deluxe Sporting Arms from the Robert E. Petersen Estate and his Superior Collcetion of Fine Art. Also-an exclusive collection of Oddities and Vari-Type Arms from an Old Time New York Collector's Estate. Also Part II of the David Tate "Texas Colt" collection. The Best Pair of antique Remington Revolers known form the "Slim Kohler" collection, original transcript of a court martial requested by Capt. Abraham Whipple signed by John Paul Jones and eleven other important officers sent to the Commander and Chief of Naval Operations Eseck Hopkins and possible the earliest official U.S. Naval record of an important battle. Factory engraved Pre-War Ace pictured in the R.E. Hable Collection, a factory engraved .38 Super Match shipped to Camp Perry, Harpers Ferry Rifle #15 the earliest U.S. Martial rifle made at a U.S. Arsenal believed to be used on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. A fine engraved and presented 18k Gold Pocket Watch given by Buffalo Bill Cody to his agent, a striped American Maple Writing Desk belonging to a Yeoman serving on the U.S.S. Constitution, a high relief factory engraved 1876 Winchester in .50 cal. signed Ulrich, a Gustave Young exibition quality New Model #3 property of Trick Shooter Ira Paine and high quality firearms from A-Z. Also: Approx. 200 Fine Original Artworks by E.I. Couse, Wilhelm Kuhnert, Robert Kuhn, Carl Rungius, John Banovich, Doug Van Howd, Gerald Cassidy, J.H. Sharp, Edgar Paxson, Robert Scott, Lynn Bogue-Hunt, DAvid Hagerbaumer, Gustave Muss. Arnott and other finities from several collections and estates.
All items are as is, no warranty or claims and All SALES ARE FINAL. Please examine prior to bidding as it is the bidder's responsibilty to establish condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors.
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Gouache in black and white of Indian  ceremonial masks and tortoise shell rattle  signed lower right1669 - Gouache in black and white of Indian ceremonial masks and tortoise shell rattle signed lower right
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Gouache in black and white of Indian ceremonial masks and tortoise shell rattle signed lower right De Cost Smith. Approximately 15”x20” in fine con
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High quality O/U percussion pocket pistol  signed “I. AD. Kuchenreuter in Regensburg”;  circa about 1670 - High quality O/U percussion pocket pistol signed “I. AD. Kuchenreuter in Regensburg”; circa about
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High quality O/U percussion pocket pistol signed “I. AD. Kuchenreuter in Regensburg”; circa about 1850s-60s. The pistol measures 9” overall with 3-
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Gravity feed rimfire cartridge repeating  pistol signed “Jongen, Liege” on left side of  frame with 1671 - Gravity feed rimfire cartridge repeating pistol signed “Jongen, Liege” on left side of frame with
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Gravity feed rimfire cartridge repeating pistol signed “Jongen, Liege” on left side of frame with matching engraved mould for this pistol. The pist
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Open face cavalry man’s helmet circa early  17th century possibly English. The helmet is  missing th1672 - Open face cavalry man’s helmet circa early 17th century possibly English. The helmet is missing th
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Open face cavalry man’s helmet circa early 17th century possibly English. The helmet is missing the rear neck plate or guard but is otherwise compl
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1860 Colt Army .44 caliber percussion  revolver, early 4-screw cut for shoulder  stock, #11805; good1673 - 1860 Colt Army .44 caliber percussion revolver, early 4-screw cut for shoulder stock, #11805; good
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1860 Colt Army .44 caliber percussion revolver, early 4-screw cut for shoulder stock, #11805; good to very good condition with traces of blue and c
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Civil War era Starr percussion SRC, .54 cal.,  21” barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  brass bar1674 - Civil War era Starr percussion SRC, .54 cal., 21” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, brass bar
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Civil War era Starr percussion SRC, .54 cal., 21” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, brass barrel band and butt plate, wood stocks, #3878. This
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Fine quality French Flintlock Muff pistol  marked “Manaf’e de Versailles” circa 1790’s  to early 1801675 - Fine quality French Flintlock Muff pistol marked “Manaf’e de Versailles” circa 1790’s to early 180
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Fine quality French Flintlock Muff pistol marked “Manaf’e de Versailles” circa 1790’s to early 1800’s. The pistol measures 6-1/2” overall with 1-1
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Cutlery gripped spearpoint dirk marked  Duthern & Richardson, Sheffield and etched in  large black l1675a - Cutlery gripped spearpoint dirk marked Duthern & Richardson, Sheffield and etched in large black l
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Cutlery gripped spearpoint dirk marked Duthern & Richardson, Sheffield and etched in large black letters, “always ready.” The blade is flare...
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Exceptional cutlery handled Bowie knife  marked “Slater Bros., Sheffield” and etched  “Never Draw Me1675b - Exceptional cutlery handled Bowie knife marked “Slater Bros., Sheffield” and etched “Never Draw Me
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Exceptional cutlery handled Bowie knife marked “Slater Bros., Sheffield” and etched “Never Draw Me Without Reason Nor Sheath Me Not without Honor”.
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Spear point bowie knife marked “Alexander  Sheffield” with N.Y. and Shield on blade and  scabbard; b1675c - Spear point bowie knife marked “Alexander Sheffield” with N.Y. and Shield on blade and scabbard; b
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Spear point bowie knife marked “Alexander Sheffield” with N.Y. and Shield on blade and scabbard; blade shows use and slight sharpening; scabbard mi
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