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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French flintlock pocket pistol circa about  1800, lock signed “A. Ville Piranche”. The  pistol measu1394 - French flintlock pocket pistol circa about 1800, lock signed “A. Ville Piranche”. The pistol measu
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French flintlock pocket pistol circa about 1800, lock signed “A. Ville Piranche”. The pistol measures approx. 10-3/4” overall with 5-1/4” flared ba
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Tintype photograph of soldier with tuba-type  instrument wearing his uniform in very good  condition1395 - Tintype photograph of soldier with tuba-type instrument wearing his uniform in very good condition
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Tintype photograph of soldier with tuba-type instrument wearing his uniform in very good condition with hard rubber floral case; the image is appro
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Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 Old Model .32RF  cal., single action revolver, #19289 in good  original c1396 - Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 Old Model .32RF cal., single action revolver, #19289 in good original c
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Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 Old Model .32RF cal., single action revolver, #19289 in good original condition with traces of blue; slight erosio...
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Spanish flintlock pistol with old period  replaced British lock showing Tower arsenal  marks and bro1397 - Spanish flintlock pistol with old period replaced British lock showing Tower arsenal marks and bro
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Spanish flintlock pistol with old period replaced British lock showing Tower arsenal marks and broad head proof. The pistol measures 17” overall wi
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Middle Eastern shield with engraved  decoration, circa 19th to 20th century  measuring 22-1/2” acros1398 - Middle Eastern shield with engraved decoration, circa 19th to 20th century measuring 22-1/2” acros
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Middle Eastern shield with engraved decoration, circa 19th to 20th century measuring 22-1/2” across the center. The engraving shows court scenes, a
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Hand cannon of Oriental origin circa  1500-1800. The forged metal arm measures 9”  in height by 3-1/1399 - Hand cannon of Oriental origin circa 1500-1800. The forged metal arm measures 9” in height by 3-1/
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Hand cannon of Oriental origin circa 1500-1800. The forged metal arm measures 9” in height by 3-1/4” and nine (9) approximately .36 caliber. Barrel
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Colt 3rd Model dragoon 4 screw cut for  shoulder stock in 44 caliber percussion  remaining in very g1400 - Colt 3rd Model dragoon 4 screw cut for shoulder stock in 44 caliber percussion remaining in very g
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Colt 3rd Model dragoon 4 screw cut for shoulder stock in 44 caliber percussion remaining in very good plus original condition with considerable blu
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Period copy of a Smith & Wesson First Model  DA Frontier revolver, marked for .44  Winchester cartri1400a - Period copy of a Smith & Wesson First Model DA Frontier revolver, marked for .44 Winchester cartri
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Period copy of a Smith & Wesson First Model DA Frontier revolver, marked for .44 Winchester cartridge on top of barrel rib with Belgium behin...
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Lot of 2 sheath knives of similar design and  construction showing dog bone marking and one  marked 1400b - Lot of 2 sheath knives of similar design and construction showing dog bone marking and one marked
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Lot of 2 sheath knives of similar design and construction showing dog bone marking and one marked “T616” the other marked “MK568”. “T616” shows a
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Lot of three sheath knives: 1. Signed “Stone”  numbered 71, 8-1/2” with 3-7/8” blade that  shows som1400c - Lot of three sheath knives: 1. Signed “Stone” numbered 71, 8-1/2” with 3-7/8” blade that shows som
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Lot of three sheath knives: 1. Signed “Stone” numbered 71, 8-1/2” with 3-7/8” blade that shows some sharpening but otherwise very good condition wi
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Lot of 3 socket bayonets:  1. European socket  bayonet marked 1855-380 and in reverse “SHVB  189” wi1400d - Lot of 3 socket bayonets: 1. European socket bayonet marked 1855-380 and in reverse “SHVB 189” wi
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Lot of 3 socket bayonets: 1. European socket bayonet marked 1855-380 and in reverse “SHVB 189” with movable spring piece for attaching over sight.
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Winchester Big Bore Model 94 XTR lever action  carbine, .375 Win. cal., 20” barrel, blue  finish, ch1401 - Winchester Big Bore Model 94 XTR lever action carbine, .375 Win. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, ch
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Winchester Big Bore Model 94 XTR lever action carbine, .375 Win. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, #BB048861. This gun is in ex
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European large bore pin fire Blunderbuss  pistol circa 1860’s with flared cannon mouth  brass barrel1402 - European large bore pin fire Blunderbuss pistol circa 1860’s with flared cannon mouth brass barrel
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European large bore pin fire Blunderbuss pistol circa 1860’s with flared cannon mouth brass barrel, 12 gauge showing under lever barrel release. T
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German “Reform” .25 caliber four (4) shot  double action bar pistol with replaced wood  grips. Seria1403 - German “Reform” .25 caliber four (4) shot double action bar pistol with replaced wood grips. Seria
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German “Reform” .25 caliber four (4) shot double action bar pistol with replaced wood grips. Serial #4970. The pistol measures 6 ½” overall ...
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Colt, no. 3, .41 caliber derringer nickel  plated with grips. Serial #7972. The pistol  shows a uncl1405 - Colt, no. 3, .41 caliber derringer nickel plated with grips. Serial #7972. The pistol shows a uncl
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Colt, no. 3, .41 caliber derringer nickel plated with grips. Serial #7972. The pistol shows a unclean patina with approximately 30%-40% original ni
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Derringer style percussion single shot pistol  with late percussion era back action lock,  signed C.1406 - Derringer style percussion single shot pistol with late percussion era back action lock, signed C.
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Derringer style percussion single shot pistol with late percussion era back action lock, signed C. Robbins. The pistol measures 8 ¼” overall...
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Under hammer percussion buggy type pistol  marked “D.H. Hilliard, Cornish N.H. #2279”.   The pistol 1407 - Under hammer percussion buggy type pistol marked “D.H. Hilliard, Cornish N.H. #2279”. The pistol
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Under hammer percussion buggy type pistol marked “D.H. Hilliard, Cornish N.H. #2279”. The pistol measures 21-1/4” overall with 15-1/4” barrel of a
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Colt No. 2, 41 cal derringer in good  condition, serial #3764.  The metal surfaces  show a gray pati1408 - Colt No. 2, 41 cal derringer in good condition, serial #3764. The metal surfaces show a gray pati
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Colt No. 2, 41 cal derringer in good condition, serial #3764. The metal surfaces show a gray patina, some scattered light to moderate erosion and
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English center hammer Flintlock pocket size  pistol signed “Hill, London”.  The pistol  measures 6-11409 - English center hammer Flintlock pocket size pistol signed “Hill, London”. The pistol measures 6-1
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English center hammer Flintlock pocket size pistol signed “Hill, London”. The pistol measures 6-1/4” overall with 1-1/2” barrel of approx 45 cal s
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Colt SAA revolver, etched panel, .44-40 cal.,  7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened  finish, wood g1410 - Colt SAA revolver, etched panel, .44-40 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood g
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Colt SAA revolver, etched panel, .44-40 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, three lined patent address, #82382. This g
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Colt Open-Top .22 revolver, period engraved,  .22 cal., 2-1/2” round barrel, nickel finish,  beautif1411 - Colt Open-Top .22 revolver, period engraved, .22 cal., 2-1/2” round barrel, nickel finish, beautif
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Colt Open-Top .22 revolver, period engraved, .22 cal., 2-1/2” round barrel, nickel finish, beautiful period ivory grips, #44157. This gun is in ove
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Smith & Wesson 2nd Model Hand Ejector DA  revolver, .45 cal., 6-1/2” barrel, crossed  flags proof on1412 - Smith & Wesson 2nd Model Hand Ejector DA revolver, .45 cal., 6-1/2” barrel, crossed flags proof on
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Smith & Wesson 2nd Model Hand Ejector DA revolver, .45 cal., 6-1/2” barrel, crossed flags proof on back of cylinder and left front side of fr...
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Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman DA revolver,  .38 Special cal., 6-1/2” barrel, target  sights, blue1413 - Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 6-1/2” barrel, target sights, blue
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Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 6-1/2” barrel, target sights, blue finish, checkered wood medallion grips, #4...
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Pair of Germanic Horseman’s size pistols  circa about 1725 converted from Flintlock to  percussion a1414 - Pair of Germanic Horseman’s size pistols circa about 1725 converted from Flintlock to percussion a
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Pair of Germanic Horseman’s size pistols circa about 1725 converted from Flintlock to percussion and signed “Meckel A. Suerin”. The pistols show n
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American pepperbox of small size unmarked  other than R-C on front of muzzle with #81.  The pepperbo1415 - American pepperbox of small size unmarked other than R-C on front of muzzle with #81. The pepperbo
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American pepperbox of small size unmarked other than R-C on front of muzzle with #81. The pepperbox measures 5 ½” overall with 2 ¼” bar...
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Remington Elliot’s patent .22 caliber five  (5) shot pepperbox-derringer, serial #4758.   Retaining 1416 - Remington Elliot’s patent .22 caliber five (5) shot pepperbox-derringer, serial #4758. Retaining
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Remington Elliot’s patent .22 caliber five (5) shot pepperbox-derringer, serial #4758. Retaining faint traces of original silver plate that has go
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Protector palm squeezer by Minn. Fire Arms  Co. in .32 caliber extra short showing patent  March 6, 1417 - Protector palm squeezer by Minn. Fire Arms Co. in .32 caliber extra short showing patent March 6,
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Protector palm squeezer by Minn. Fire Arms Co. in .32 caliber extra short showing patent March 6, 1883. Serial #2698. The palm squeezer is in good
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English pepperbox pistol with removable spike  bayonet and engraved alloy frame wood grips  British 1418 - English pepperbox pistol with removable spike bayonet and engraved alloy frame wood grips British
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English pepperbox pistol with removable spike bayonet and engraved alloy frame wood grips British proofed circa 1850’s to 60’s. The pepperbox measu
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Mid 19th century percussion knife pistol with  corkscrew trigger, folding knife blade,  sailor spike1420 - Mid 19th century percussion knife pistol with corkscrew trigger, folding knife blade, sailor spike
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Mid 19th century percussion knife pistol with corkscrew trigger, folding knife blade, sailor spike (awl), and horn grip scales with German silver e
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Pin fire revolver with folding knife blade,  circa 19th century, 5.5mm pin fire.  The  blade is mark1421 - Pin fire revolver with folding knife blade, circa 19th century, 5.5mm pin fire. The blade is mark
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Pin fire revolver with folding knife blade, circa 19th century, 5.5mm pin fire. The blade is marked “Brevete S.G.D.G.” and shows “S.B.” makers mar
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Pocket size center-hammer Flintlock pistol  with under mounted spring bayonet signed “T.  Aston” on 1422 - Pocket size center-hammer Flintlock pistol with under mounted spring bayonet signed “T. Aston” on
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Pocket size center-hammer Flintlock pistol with under mounted spring bayonet signed “T. Aston” on left side of frame with British proofs. The pisto
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English double barrel tap-action Flintlock  pistol signed “H. Nock London” circa about  1800-1820 in1423 - English double barrel tap-action Flintlock pistol signed “H. Nock London” circa about 1800-1820 in
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English double barrel tap-action Flintlock pistol signed “H. Nock London” circa about 1800-1820 in very good original condition. The pistol measur
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British Sea service Flintlock pistol with  Tower lock showing “G.R.” and crown,  broadhead proofs, a1424 - British Sea service Flintlock pistol with Tower lock showing “G.R.” and crown, broadhead proofs, a
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British Sea service Flintlock pistol with Tower lock showing “G.R.” and crown, broadhead proofs, attached swivel ramrod in 65 caliber, circa early
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Savage ring trigger Navy pistol 36 cal  percussion, DA, gray patina finish, wood  grips, serial #1171425 - Savage ring trigger Navy pistol 36 cal percussion, DA, gray patina finish, wood grips, serial #117
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Savage ring trigger Navy pistol 36 cal percussion, DA, gray patina finish, wood grips, serial #11716. The metal surfaces show a smooth gray patina
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Large Indian hide wrapped wood pipe stem  approx. 26” overall and approx. 2” wide with  old brass ta1425a - Large Indian hide wrapped wood pipe stem approx. 26” overall and approx. 2” wide with old brass ta
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Large Indian hide wrapped wood pipe stem approx. 26” overall and approx. 2” wide with old brass tacks decorating one side and beaded panel on all s
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Professionally custom refinished and  restocked Winchester Model 12 pump action  takedown shotgun, 21426 - Professionally custom refinished and restocked Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 2
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Professionally custom refinished and restocked Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 20 gauge, 26” ventilated rib barrel, blue finish,
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel,  blue and case hardened finish, replaced  modern wood gr1427 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, replaced modern wood gr
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, replaced modern wood grips, #138800 on frame. This gun is in overall fa
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Colt Ainsworth inspected U.S. Cavalry SAA  revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and  case hardene1428 - Colt Ainsworth inspected U.S. Cavalry SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardene
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Colt Ainsworth inspected U.S. Cavalry SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #11532. This gun is in over
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Colt New Army Civilian DA revolver, .41 cal.,  6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard  rubber 1429 - Colt New Army Civilian DA revolver, .41 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber
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Colt New Army Civilian DA revolver, .41 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #245127 with factory cardboard box with co
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Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .380 cal.,  3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black  hard rubb1430 - Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .380 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubb
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Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .380 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #14203. This gun is in overall very goo
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Colt Police Positive DA revolver, .38 Special  cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood  medalli1431 - Colt Police Positive DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medalli
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Colt Police Positive DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medallion grips, #468625 with backstrap factory inscribe
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Colt Army Special DA revolver, .32-20 WCF  cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black  hard rubbe1432 - Colt Army Special DA revolver, .32-20 WCF cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubbe
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Colt Army Special DA revolver, .32-20 WCF cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #503481. This gun is in overall fine to
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Percussion Kentucky rifle circa late  1830-early 1850’s, signed on barrel “A  *possibly H.W.” but no1433 - Percussion Kentucky rifle circa late 1830-early 1850’s, signed on barrel “A *possibly H.W.” but no
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Percussion Kentucky rifle circa late 1830-early 1850’s, signed on barrel “A *possibly H.W.” but not quite legible. The rifle shows a nicely engrav
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American Flintlock Fowling piece circa early  19th century, 49-1/2” overall, 33-3/4” barrel  of appr1434 - American Flintlock Fowling piece circa early 19th century, 49-1/2” overall, 33-3/4” barrel of appr
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American Flintlock Fowling piece circa early 19th century, 49-1/2” overall, 33-3/4” barrel of approx 56 cal smooth bore or nearly 28 gauge. The ar
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Kentucky style Flintlock rifle circa  1820-1830’s with lock signed “C.Robins”.  The  rifle is full s1435 - Kentucky style Flintlock rifle circa 1820-1830’s with lock signed “C.Robins”. The rifle is full s
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Kentucky style Flintlock rifle circa 1820-1830’s with lock signed “C.Robins”. The rifle is full stocked with brass mounts and patch box showing la
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Day’s patent style percussion cane gun, circa  mid 19 century with stag horn grip.  The  cane measur1436 - Day’s patent style percussion cane gun, circa mid 19 century with stag horn grip. The cane measur
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Day’s patent style percussion cane gun, circa mid 19 century with stag horn grip. The cane measures approx 35” overall, barrel portion almost 30”
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Colt Model 1849 pocket model 31 cal  percussion, 4” barrel in good to very good  condition. Serial #1437 - Colt Model 1849 pocket model 31 cal percussion, 4” barrel in good to very good condition. Serial #
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Colt Model 1849 pocket model 31 cal percussion, 4” barrel in good to very good condition. Serial #326529 with single line New York address and 5 sh
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Stevens Hunters Pet pocket rifle number 34  with heavy frame, 32 cal rim fire with 24”  half round h1438 - Stevens Hunters Pet pocket rifle number 34 with heavy frame, 32 cal rim fire with 24” half round h
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Stevens Hunters Pet pocket rifle number 34 with heavy frame, 32 cal rim fire with 24” half round half octagon barrel and removable shoulder stock,
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