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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Interesting Winchester Model 1897 pump action  shotgun variation, 12 gauge, solid frame,  12” barrel1676 - Interesting Winchester Model 1897 pump action shotgun variation, 12 gauge, solid frame, 12” barrel
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Interesting Winchester Model 1897 pump action shotgun variation, 12 gauge, solid frame, 12” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #WRA Co. This gun is
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Nazi era dagger with blade marked “F.W.  Holler Solingin” condition is very good with  pearl grip ma1677 - Nazi era dagger with blade marked “F.W. Holler Solingin” condition is very good with pearl grip ma
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Nazi era dagger with blade marked “F.W. Holler Solingin” condition is very good with pearl grip maybe post war assembled using early and later part
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Gebruder Merkel Model 100, 12 gauge O/U  shotgun with 26-3/4” barrels, double  triggers, auto ejecto1678 - Gebruder Merkel Model 100, 12 gauge O/U shotgun with 26-3/4” barrels, double triggers, auto ejecto
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Gebruder Merkel Model 100, 12 gauge O/U shotgun with 26-3/4” barrels, double triggers, auto ejectors, and serial #22164. The gun is choked modifi
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Winchester Model 50 semi-auto shotgun, 12  gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Improved Cylinder  choke, 26” vent1679 - Winchester Model 50 semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Improved Cylinder choke, 26” vent
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Winchester Model 50 semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Improved Cylinder choke, 26” ventilated rib barrel, blue finish, checkered wood st
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Winchester ’06 pump action rifle, .22 short,  long or long rifle cal., 20” round barrel,  blue finis1680 - Winchester ’06 pump action rifle, .22 short, long or long rifle cal., 20” round barrel, blue finis
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Winchester ’06 pump action rifle, .22 short, long or long rifle cal., 20” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #653789. This gun is in overall f
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Mid-Eastern yatagan sword with horn grip,  fancy silver mounts and inlays circa 18th to  19th centur1681 - Mid-Eastern yatagan sword with horn grip, fancy silver mounts and inlays circa 18th to 19th centur
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Mid-Eastern yatagan sword with horn grip, fancy silver mounts and inlays circa 18th to 19th century. The sword measures 29-3/4” overall with a 24”
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18th century boys’ sword with gold  damascuscened decorated hilt and guard with  finely wrapped grip1682 - 18th century boys’ sword with gold damascuscened decorated hilt and guard with finely wrapped grip
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18th century boys’ sword with gold damascuscened decorated hilt and guard with finely wrapped grip in silver wire. The sword measures 29-1/2” overa
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Kenjal dagger from Caucasian region with  marine ivory grip, gold inlaid studs and  blade, circa abo1683 - Kenjal dagger from Caucasian region with marine ivory grip, gold inlaid studs and blade, circa abo
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Kenjal dagger from Caucasian region with marine ivory grip, gold inlaid studs and blade, circa about 1900. The dagger measures 16-5/8” overall with
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Mid-eastern dagger with horn grips and silver  mounts, circa 19th century retaining its  original sc1684 - Mid-eastern dagger with horn grips and silver mounts, circa 19th century retaining its original sc
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Mid-eastern dagger with horn grips and silver mounts, circa 19th century retaining its original scabbard. The dagger measures 13-1/4” overall with
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Clip point Bowie knife with cutlery handle  and original scabbard marked “Edward Barnes &  Sons”; fa1685 - Clip point Bowie knife with cutlery handle and original scabbard marked “Edward Barnes & Sons”; fa
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Clip point Bowie knife with cutlery handle and original scabbard marked “Edward Barnes & Sons”; fancy etched blade “Americans Ask For Nothing...
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Colt model 1877 Thunderer of .41 caliber with  5” barrel, nickel plated, hard rubber grips.  Serial 1686 - Colt model 1877 Thunderer of .41 caliber with 5” barrel, nickel plated, hard rubber grips. Serial
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Colt model 1877 Thunderer of .41 caliber with 5” barrel, nickel plated, hard rubber grips. Serial #83618. Very good condition with 75% to 85% origi
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Sharps four barrel pepperbox derringer in .22  cal., with early forward release and hard  rubber gri1687 - Sharps four barrel pepperbox derringer in .22 cal., with early forward release and hard rubber gri
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Sharps four barrel pepperbox derringer in .22 cal., with early forward release and hard rubber grips, #201; brown patina on barrels with some pitti
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Cutlery gripped dirk with blade marked  “Alexander” and showing N.Y. and Shield  stamped on reverse;1688 - Cutlery gripped dirk with blade marked “Alexander” and showing N.Y. and Shield stamped on reverse;
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Cutlery gripped dirk with blade marked “Alexander” and showing N.Y. and Shield stamped on reverse; blade is etched “Americans Pride, Equal Rights-E
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Dirk knife with pearl grip marked Manhattan  Cutlery Co. Sheffield. Good overall, normal  age. Scabb1689 - Dirk knife with pearl grip marked Manhattan Cutlery Co. Sheffield. Good overall, normal age. Scabb
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Dirk knife with pearl grip marked Manhattan Cutlery Co. Sheffield. Good overall, normal age. Scabbard missing button hanger. Est.; $250-$500
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1860 Navy Cutlass by Ames dated 1862,  reproduction scabbard; blade marked 10H over  103 on thumb ar1690 - 1860 Navy Cutlass by Ames dated 1862, reproduction scabbard; blade marked 10H over 103 on thumb ar
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1860 Navy Cutlass by Ames dated 1862, reproduction scabbard; blade marked 10H over 103 on thumb area; markings light; good to very good overall wit
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1850 Officer’s sword, blade stamped  “Horstmann & Sons, Phila”; good to very good  overall; leather 1691 - 1850 Officer’s sword, blade stamped “Horstmann & Sons, Phila”; good to very good overall; leather
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1850 Officer’s sword, blade stamped “Horstmann & Sons, Phila”; good to very good overall; leather shows small loses and a tight seam; grip is...
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1860 Cavalry sabre by Ames with 1865 date and  inspection; good overall; some pitting; deep  patina;1692 - 1860 Cavalry sabre by Ames with 1865 date and inspection; good overall; some pitting; deep patina;
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1860 Cavalry sabre by Ames with 1865 date and inspection; good overall; some pitting; deep patina; small losses to leather wrap; untouched. From an
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Spearpoint Dirk with Pearl grip marked,  “Alfred Field &Co., Sheffield.” w/Scabbard.  Good to very g1693 - Spearpoint Dirk with Pearl grip marked, “Alfred Field &Co., Sheffield.” w/Scabbard. Good to very g
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Spearpoint Dirk with Pearl grip marked, “Alfred Field &Co., Sheffield.” w/Scabbard. Good to very good, some light pitting on blade. Scabbard ...
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Semi-clip point Bowie marked Hawksworth,  Ellison & Co., Sheffield knife with horn grip  and origina1694 - Semi-clip point Bowie marked Hawksworth, Ellison & Co., Sheffield knife with horn grip and origina
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Semi-clip point Bowie marked Hawksworth, Ellison & Co., Sheffield knife with horn grip and original scabbard; 11-1/2” overall with scabbard; ...
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Alexander Sheffield marked cutlery handled  dirk with N.Y. Volunteer markings on blade  and scabbard1695 - Alexander Sheffield marked cutlery handled dirk with N.Y. Volunteer markings on blade and scabbard
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Alexander Sheffield marked cutlery handled dirk with N.Y. Volunteer markings on blade and scabbard showing Union Shields; blade is etched “The Amer
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19th century American style powder flask with  painted floral decoration, old plug and raw  hide cor1696 - 19th century American style powder flask with painted floral decoration, old plug and raw hide cor
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19th century American style powder flask with painted floral decoration, old plug and raw hide cord with brass museum type tag #22 attached. The h
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19th century American powder horn of  rifleman’s type with screw plug in butt and  braided cord hang1697 - 19th century American powder horn of rifleman’s type with screw plug in butt and braided cord hang
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19th century American powder horn of rifleman’s type with screw plug in butt and braided cord hanger. The horn measures 11” across the curve and 3
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Authentic African tribal carving measuring  approx. From the Robert E. Petersen Estate.  31” in heig1698 - Authentic African tribal carving measuring approx. From the Robert E. Petersen Estate. 31” in heig
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Authentic African tribal carving measuring approx. From the Robert E. Petersen Estate. 31” in height and mounted on base showing man’s face at cent
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Authentic African carving with a tag  identifying “Devils birth and death” as the  subject. Signed M1699 - Authentic African carving with a tag identifying “Devils birth and death” as the subject. Signed M
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Authentic African carving with a tag identifying “Devils birth and death” as the subject. Signed Morisi. Measures approx. 29” in height with some s
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German nazi era helmet with Luftschutz decal  in good condition with 50-70% original dark  blue pain1700 - German nazi era helmet with Luftschutz decal in good condition with 50-70% original dark blue pain
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German nazi era helmet with Luftschutz decal in good condition with 50-70% original dark blue paint. The original liner and strap are retained. The
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Fine spear point dirk marked “G. I. Wingard  and Co.” with etched blade reading “Draw Me  Not Withou1700a - Fine spear point dirk marked “G. I. Wingard and Co.” with etched blade reading “Draw Me Not Withou
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Fine spear point dirk marked “G. I. Wingard and Co.” with etched blade reading “Draw Me Not Without Reason Nor Sheath Me Without Honur”. The blade
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Spear point Bowie knife with carved horn grip  in form of a horse hoof; 11-3/4” overall;  6-1/2” bla1700b - Spear point Bowie knife with carved horn grip in form of a horse hoof; 11-3/4” overall; 6-1/2” bla
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Spear point Bowie knife with carved horn grip in form of a horse hoof; 11-3/4” overall; 6-1/2” blade etched “Draw Me Not Without Nor Sheath Me Not
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German WW II nazi era helmet showing dual  decals and original liner and strap. The left  side shows1701 - German WW II nazi era helmet showing dual decals and original liner and strap. The left side shows
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German WW II nazi era helmet showing dual decals and original liner and strap. The left side shows nazi eagle with swastika, right side shows black
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Lot of 3 military items as follows:  1.  Canteen with cup and cover, very good  condition, WW II era1702 - Lot of 3 military items as follows: 1. Canteen with cup and cover, very good condition, WW II era
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Lot of 3 military items as follows: 1. Canteen with cup and cover, very good condition, WW II era, possibly Italian. 2. Ammo pouch appearing to be
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German nazi era policeman’s shako maker  marked inside “H. Becker and Co., Berlin”  size 58-1/2. The1703 - German nazi era policeman’s shako maker marked inside “H. Becker and Co., Berlin” size 58-1/2. The
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German nazi era policeman’s shako maker marked inside “H. Becker and Co., Berlin” size 58-1/2. The shako retains its original aluminum plate and pi
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High grade nazi officer’s sword with oakleaf  decorated hilt and original scabbard and  hanger. The 1704 - High grade nazi officer’s sword with oakleaf decorated hilt and original scabbard and hanger. The
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High grade nazi officer’s sword with oakleaf decorated hilt and original scabbard and hanger. The blade shows an Eickhorn maker’s mark and blade is
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German nazi era Luftwaffe sword showing SM  makers mark with king holding sword and  Solingen name; 1705 - German nazi era Luftwaffe sword showing SM makers mark with king holding sword and Solingen name;
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German nazi era Luftwaffe sword showing SM makers mark with king holding sword and Solingen name; small proof by name also. The condition is fine t
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Variant 1872-style presentation grade Cav.  Officer’s sword by Pettibone Mfg. Co. circa  1900 showin1706 - Variant 1872-style presentation grade Cav. Officer’s sword by Pettibone Mfg. Co. circa 1900 showin
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Variant 1872-style presentation grade Cav. Officer’s sword by Pettibone Mfg. Co. circa 1900 showing lion head pommel, fancy relief mounts with lodg
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NO LOT1707 - NO LOT
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NO LOT
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Authentic African carving of stacked animals  measuring approx. 30-1/2” in height mounted  on base w1708 - Authentic African carving of stacked animals measuring approx. 30-1/2” in height mounted on base w
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Authentic African carving of stacked animals measuring approx. 30-1/2” in height mounted on base with letters carved around base “Ukamba Nation Par
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African tribal carving approx. measuring 35”  mounted on base (not included in measure)  approx. 10”1709 - African tribal carving approx. measuring 35” mounted on base (not included in measure) approx. 10”
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African tribal carving approx. measuring 35” mounted on base (not included in measure) approx. 10” thick. Pierced and hollowed out carving with fig
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Mid 19th century shotgun flask marked  improved Sheffield on top, plain body with  four iron rings f1710 - Mid 19th century shotgun flask marked improved Sheffield on top, plain body with four iron rings f
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Mid 19th century shotgun flask marked improved Sheffield on top, plain body with four iron rings for carry. For stage charger, 3-3/4 to 4-1/2 dram
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Large shotgun flask mid 19tht century,  embossed shell design, 3 stage charger marked  Dixon & Sons.1711 - Large shotgun flask mid 19tht century, embossed shell design, 3 stage charger marked Dixon & Sons.
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Large shotgun flask mid 19tht century, embossed shell design, 3 stage charger marked Dixon & Sons. Good condition, spring intact, measures 8&...
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Small pistol flask with pewter body, shell  design measures approx 4-1/4" from tip to  end.  Good co1712 - Small pistol flask with pewter body, shell design measures approx 4-1/4" from tip to end. Good co
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Small pistol flask with pewter body, shell design measures approx 4-1/4" from tip to end. Good condition with good spring, probably America...
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Mid 19th century embossed powder flask for  shotgun showing leaf and shell design, no  makers marks,1713 - Mid 19th century embossed powder flask for shotgun showing leaf and shell design, no makers marks,
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Mid 19th century embossed powder flask for shotgun showing leaf and shell design, no makers marks, probably American, approx. 8" from tip to...
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