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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Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1952 bolt action  carbine in factory 257 Roberts caliber with  quick det1482 - Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1952 bolt action carbine in factory 257 Roberts caliber with quick det
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Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1952 bolt action carbine in factory 257 Roberts caliber with quick detachable mounted 2.3 to 7 power Kahles Scope Model
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Remington Model 32 Trap shot gun with  Kreighoff marked barrels showing Ulm Germany  address and boh1483 - Remington Model 32 Trap shot gun with Kreighoff marked barrels showing Ulm Germany address and boh
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Remington Model 32 Trap shot gun with Kreighoff marked barrels showing Ulm Germany address and bohler steel Model 32 Trap markings, serial #2896. T
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Savage Anchutz Model 54 Sporter in 22 long  rifle caliber, serial #1151550A.  The rifle  remains in 1484 - Savage Anchutz Model 54 Sporter in 22 long rifle caliber, serial #1151550A. The rifle remains in
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Savage Anchutz Model 54 Sporter in 22 long rifle caliber, serial #1151550A. The rifle remains in fine to excellent condition and a thin line recoi
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Remington Sportsman 12 gauge semi-auto  shotgun with barrel reduced to 21" and mount  for screw on C1485 - Remington Sportsman 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun with barrel reduced to 21" and mount for screw on C
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Remington Sportsman 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun with barrel reduced to 21" and mount for screw on Cutts style choke. The gun has been used h...
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Browning BT 99 Pigeon Grade (rare) 12 gauge  trap shotgun high grade with ornately  engraved receive1486 - Browning BT 99 Pigeon Grade (rare) 12 gauge trap shotgun high grade with ornately engraved receive
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Browning BT 99 Pigeon Grade (rare) 12 gauge trap shotgun high grade with ornately engraved receiver showing a pigeon on each side, select checkered
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German Nazi era drilling by J.P. Sauer in  aluminum case intended for survival purposes  by pilot of1488 - German Nazi era drilling by J.P. Sauer in aluminum case intended for survival purposes by pilot of
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German Nazi era drilling by J.P. Sauer in aluminum case intended for survival purposes by pilot of downed German aircraft. The gun is in 12 gauge
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Remington 870 super magnum 12 gauge 3-1/2"  chamber pump action shotgun with 26" barrel,   screw in 1489 - Remington 870 super magnum 12 gauge 3-1/2" chamber pump action shotgun with 26" barrel, screw in
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Remington 870 super magnum 12 gauge 3-1/2" chamber pump action shotgun with 26" barrel, screw in choke (one included in modified) synt...
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CVC Inc. English Classic Field III 12 gauge  over and under shotgun with Westport, Conn.  Barrel add1490 - CVC Inc. English Classic Field III 12 gauge over and under shotgun with Westport, Conn. Barrel add
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CVC Inc. English Classic Field III 12 gauge over and under shotgun with Westport, Conn. Barrel address and similar to 101 Winchester in its design.
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Ornate double action pin fire revolver  showing gold and silver inlay, relief  engraved florals and 1491 - Ornate double action pin fire revolver showing gold and silver inlay, relief engraved florals and
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Ornate double action pin fire revolver showing gold and silver inlay, relief engraved florals and raised carved ebony stocks. Pistol measures 9-3/
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American Curly & Stripped maple stocked  Flintlock pistol with English style brass  mounts and perio1492 - American Curly & Stripped maple stocked Flintlock pistol with English style brass mounts and perio
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American Curly & Stripped maple stocked Flintlock pistol with English style brass mounts and period associated parts made by early gunsmith o...
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Germanic Flintlock pistol, circa 1700-1750  with ornate cast brass mounts that are gold  gilted and 1493 - Germanic Flintlock pistol, circa 1700-1750 with ornate cast brass mounts that are gold gilted and
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Germanic Flintlock pistol, circa 1700-1750 with ornate cast brass mounts that are gold gilted and early banana shaped lock. The butt cap shows a s
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Germanic Flintlock pistol signed in silver on  barrel "Michael Bayer".  The pistol shows  ornate bra1494 - Germanic Flintlock pistol signed in silver on barrel "Michael Bayer". The pistol shows ornate bra
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Germanic Flintlock pistol signed in silver on barrel "Michael Bayer". The pistol shows ornate brass mounts that were gold gilted and b...
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Pair of Balkan Flintlock pistols with cast  ornate silvered stocks and miquelet locks,  circa late 11495 - Pair of Balkan Flintlock pistols with cast ornate silvered stocks and miquelet locks, circa late 1
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Pair of Balkan Flintlock pistols with cast ornate silvered stocks and miquelet locks, circa late 18th to early 19th century. The pair measure 19-1
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Original oil on canvas signed lower right  Peter Scott 1937 (born 1909 died 1989). The  painting mea1496 - Original oil on canvas signed lower right Peter Scott 1937 (born 1909 died 1989). The painting mea
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Original oil on canvas signed lower right Peter Scott 1937 (born 1909 died 1989). The painting measures approximately 24”x23”. There is a tear thro
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Original oil painting on board approx.  26”x42” in excellent condition showing stag  and two (2) doe1497 - Original oil painting on board approx. 26”x42” in excellent condition showing stag and two (2) doe
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Original oil painting on board approx. 26”x42” in excellent condition showing stag and two (2) does. Entitled “Double Date” signed lower right Le B
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Beretta Model 682 sporting 12 gauge over and  under shotgun with 28" split barrels, magna  ported to1498 - Beretta Model 682 sporting 12 gauge over and under shotgun with 28" split barrels, magna ported to
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Beretta Model 682 sporting 12 gauge over and under shotgun with 28" split barrels, magna ported to reduce recoil, single trigger auto ejecto...
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Rare original advertiser for Aetna Insurance  Co. Hartford, Connecticut showing  “$17,485,894.71  PA1499 - Rare original advertiser for Aetna Insurance Co. Hartford, Connecticut showing “$17,485,894.71 PA
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Rare original advertiser for Aetna Insurance Co. Hartford, Connecticut showing “$17,485,894.71 PAID” at top and portraying the burning of the Colt
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Custom Long Range Target rifle based on an  1878 Borchardt action in .45-100 cal.,  #19719. The rifl1500 - Custom Long Range Target rifle based on an 1878 Borchardt action in .45-100 cal., #19719. The rifl
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Custom Long Range Target rifle based on an 1878 Borchardt action in .45-100 cal., #19719. The rifle shows a 33” tapered round barrel that is marked
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Purdy full side lock double barrel 12 gauge  shotgun with two sets of barrels, 28 & 30” in  Purdy le1500a - Purdy full side lock double barrel 12 gauge shotgun with two sets of barrels, 28 & 30” in Purdy le
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Purdy full side lock double barrel 12 gauge shotgun with two sets of barrels, 28 & 30” in Purdy leather over oak display case with trade labe...
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1860 Henry rifle .44 caliber rimfire engraved  in Hogdson style with select burl wood  stock. Serial1500b - 1860 Henry rifle .44 caliber rimfire engraved in Hogdson style with select burl wood stock. Serial
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1860 Henry rifle .44 caliber rimfire engraved in Hogdson style with select burl wood stock. Serial #5050. The barrel shows a dark brown patina with
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English proofed DA revolver engraved “ENGLISH  BULLDOG” on top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/2”  barrel, chec1501 - English proofed DA revolver engraved “ENGLISH BULLDOG” on top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, chec
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English proofed DA revolver engraved “ENGLISH BULLDOG” on top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, checkered wood grips, #NVSN. This gun is in overall g
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British Bull-Dog marked .44 D.A. revolver,  nicely scroll engraved, pearl grips, NSNV. In  near fine1502 - British Bull-Dog marked .44 D.A. revolver, nicely scroll engraved, pearl grips, NSNV. In near fine
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British Bull-Dog marked .44 D.A. revolver, nicely scroll engraved, pearl grips, NSNV. In near fine condition with 85%-95% original period nickle th
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Belgian-proofed engraved Bull Dog DA revolver  marked “EUREKA” on the top strap, .41 cal.,  2-1/2” b1503 - Belgian-proofed engraved Bull Dog DA revolver marked “EUREKA” on the top strap, .41 cal., 2-1/2” b
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Belgian-proofed engraved Bull Dog DA revolver marked “EUREKA” on the top strap, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, #NVSN
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower  right Leon Parson(born 1951) showing buck and  doe cro1504 - Original oil painting on canvas signed lower right Leon Parson(born 1951) showing buck and doe cro
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower right Leon Parson(born 1951) showing buck and doe crossing stream in forest. Approx. 20”x29-1/2” excel
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Original oil painting on canvas entitled  “California Dreamin” by Phillip Crowe.  Phillip Crowe was 1505 - Original oil painting on canvas entitled “California Dreamin” by Phillip Crowe. Phillip Crowe was
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Original oil painting on canvas entitled “California Dreamin” by Phillip Crowe. Phillip Crowe was born in 1947 and he remains in the top tier of co
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Original oil painting on board signed lower  right Larry Toschik dated 1979. Approximately  24”x36”.1506 - Original oil painting on board signed lower right Larry Toschik dated 1979. Approximately 24”x36”.
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Original oil painting on board signed lower right Larry Toschik dated 1979. Approximately 24”x36”. The painting shows some spotting from storage an
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Older restrike of Frederic Remington’s bronze  showing Indian signaling with hide. The  bronze measu1507 - Older restrike of Frederic Remington’s bronze showing Indian signaling with hide. The bronze measu
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Older restrike of Frederic Remington’s bronze showing Indian signaling with hide. The bronze measures approx. 54-1/2” in ht. and is very good quali
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Cochran turret revolver 36 cal. 7 shot  revolver serial #92. Refer Flayderman 7a-019.  One of the ra1508 - Cochran turret revolver 36 cal. 7 shot revolver serial #92. Refer Flayderman 7a-019. One of the ra
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Cochran turret revolver 36 cal. 7 shot revolver serial #92. Refer Flayderman 7a-019. One of the rarest of all American percussion revolvers with es
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Saxon style wheel lock rifle with ornately  and high quality bone inlaid stock which is  circa early1509 - Saxon style wheel lock rifle with ornately and high quality bone inlaid stock which is circa early
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Saxon style wheel lock rifle with ornately and high quality bone inlaid stock which is circa early 17th century and lock and barrel were replaced d
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Original gold inlaid and engraved Colt 3rd  Model Dragoon with New York address and  British proofs,1510 - Original gold inlaid and engraved Colt 3rd Model Dragoon with New York address and British proofs,
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Original gold inlaid and engraved Colt 3rd Model Dragoon with New York address and British proofs, serial #7. This rare Colt was discovered approx
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Fine pair of Gustave Young extra fancy  engraved Colt Model 1849 pockets with 4”  barrels, blue and 1511 - Fine pair of Gustave Young extra fancy engraved Colt Model 1849 pockets with 4” barrels, blue and
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Fine pair of Gustave Young extra fancy engraved Colt Model 1849 pockets with 4” barrels, blue and case hardened finish, original ivory grips in del
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Desirable Harmonica pistol by A. Jarre seven  (7) shot pinfire with engraved frame and  ebony grips 1512 - Desirable Harmonica pistol by A. Jarre seven (7) shot pinfire with engraved frame and ebony grips
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Desirable Harmonica pistol by A. Jarre seven (7) shot pinfire with engraved frame and ebony grips contained within its original French style case w
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Pair of Queen Anne style flintlock pistols  with brass barrels and frames signed Wilson,  London. Th1513 - Pair of Queen Anne style flintlock pistols with brass barrels and frames signed Wilson, London. Th
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Pair of Queen Anne style flintlock pistols with brass barrels and frames signed Wilson, London. The pair are silver mounted with finely engraved cr
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Original oil on canvas showing charging bull  elephant. Measures approximately 30”x48”  signed lower1514 - Original oil on canvas showing charging bull elephant. Measures approximately 30”x48” signed lower
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Original oil on canvas showing charging bull elephant. Measures approximately 30”x48” signed lower left Doug Van Howd. Well recognized for his West
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Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe Grade (serial  # 21073) full side lock double barrel S x S  shotgun i1515a - Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe Grade (serial # 21073) full side lock double barrel S x S shotgun i
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Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe Grade (serial # 21073) full side lock double barrel S x S shotgun in 12 gauge, fully and finely exhibition qua...
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Original oil painting on canvas entitled  “Misty solitude” by David Chapple winner of  the 1993-94 D1516 - Original oil painting on canvas entitled “Misty solitude” by David Chapple winner of the 1993-94 D
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Original oil painting on canvas entitled “Misty solitude” by David Chapple winner of the 1993-94 Ducks Unlimited artist of the year award. The pain
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower  right David Chapple. The painting shows a  rider in We1517 - Original oil painting on canvas signed lower right David Chapple. The painting shows a rider in We
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower right David Chapple. The painting shows a rider in Western garb crossing a river. The painting is very
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Lithograph print of Snow Leopard hand signed  Leon Parson no. 140 of 950. Nicely framed and  matted,1518 - Lithograph print of Snow Leopard hand signed Leon Parson no. 140 of 950. Nicely framed and matted,
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Lithograph print of Snow Leopard hand signed Leon Parson no. 140 of 950. Nicely framed and matted, Plexus-glass shows scratches. Approximately 20”x
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Large original bronze of bull elephant signed  Van Howd, approx. 37” in height by 40”  across base i1519 - Large original bronze of bull elephant signed Van Howd, approx. 37” in height by 40” across base i
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Large original bronze of bull elephant signed Van Howd, approx. 37” in height by 40” across base in length and approx. 100 pounds or more in weight
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Original oil painting on board signed lower  right Maass. David Maass born 1929. This  artist is a c1520 - Original oil painting on board signed lower right Maass. David Maass born 1929. This artist is a c
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Original oil painting on board signed lower right Maass. David Maass born 1929. This artist is a close friend of David Hagerbaumer and was influenc
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Cased pair of over & under Flintlock pistols  signed “D.Egg, London” in their original case  with tr1521 - Cased pair of over & under Flintlock pistols signed “D.Egg, London” in their original case with tr
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Cased pair of over & under Flintlock pistols signed “D.Egg, London” in their original case with trade label in the lid. The pair show side b...
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19th century exhibition quality silver and  enamel powder flask in Wheelock style showing  battle sc1522 - 19th century exhibition quality silver and enamel powder flask in Wheelock style showing battle sc
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19th century exhibition quality silver and enamel powder flask in Wheelock style showing battle scenes and finely detailed multi color cloisonn&#...
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French style all metal double barrel  Flintlock pistol with nicely engraved frame  and mounts circa 1524 - French style all metal double barrel Flintlock pistol with nicely engraved frame and mounts circa
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French style all metal double barrel Flintlock pistol with nicely engraved frame and mounts circa about 1760 remaining in very good plus to near fi
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Mid 18th century Blunderbuss pistol with  brass barrel signed “Hadley, London” with  deluxe ivory st1525 - Mid 18th century Blunderbuss pistol with brass barrel signed “Hadley, London” with deluxe ivory st
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Mid 18th century Blunderbuss pistol with brass barrel signed “Hadley, London” with deluxe ivory stock of a later era. The metal surfaces show some
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7 shot Flintlock Volley-gun signed  “Staudeanmayer London” on lock and rib.  The  gun measures 36-3/1525a - 7 shot Flintlock Volley-gun signed “Staudeanmayer London” on lock and rib. The gun measures 36-3/
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7 shot Flintlock Volley-gun signed “Staudeanmayer London” on lock and rib. The gun measures 36-3/4” overall with 20-1/2” barrels of approx. 42 cal
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Browning Model 1878 single shot falling block  rifle 40-70 straight sharps caliber with 30”  barrel 1525b - Browning Model 1878 single shot falling block rifle 40-70 straight sharps caliber with 30” barrel
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Browning Model 1878 single shot falling block rifle 40-70 straight sharps caliber with 30” barrel marked “Browning Bros., Ogden U.T., Pat Oct 7th ’
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Original bronze of Grizzly signed Doug Van  Howd numbered 1 of 50. Measures approx 15” in  height no1526 - Original bronze of Grizzly signed Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 50. Measures approx 15” in height no
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Original bronze of Grizzly signed Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 50. Measures approx 15” in height not including base. From the Robert Petersen Estate
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