Important Collector's Firearms Auction

Auction Details

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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Browning Belgium made light 12 semi-automatic  shotgun, 30" barrel, full choked, ventilated  rib, se248Browning Belgium made light 12 semi-automatic shotgun, 30" barrel, full choked, ventilated rib, se
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Browning Belgium made light 12 semi-automatic shotgun, 30" barrel, full choked, ventilated rib, serial #73G32855. The gun remains in origin...
New SKB Co. 410 gauge over and under shotgun  Model 885 made in Japan showing 28" barrels,  ventilat249New SKB Co. 410 gauge over and under shotgun Model 885 made in Japan showing 28" barrels, ventilat
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New SKB Co. 410 gauge over and under shotgun Model 885 made in Japan showing 28" barrels, ventilated rib, single trigger, auto ejector, remo...
Weatherby Athena grade 410 gauge over and  under shotgun showing 28" barrels ventilated  rib, single250Weatherby Athena grade 410 gauge over and under shotgun showing 28" barrels ventilated rib, single
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Weatherby Athena grade 410 gauge over and under shotgun showing 28" barrels ventilated rib, single trigger, auto ejector, removable side pla...
Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Schuetzen  single shot rifle, .32-40 cal., 29” half  round/half octa251Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Schuetzen single shot rifle, .32-40 cal., 29” half round/half octa
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Schuetzen single shot rifle, .32-40 cal., 29” half round/half octagon barrel that has been tapped for scope mounts,
Luggage-style cased deluxe Italian-made  S.I.A.C.E. Armi for BSA Ltd. of Millbrook, NY  Model 350 GL252Luggage-style cased deluxe Italian-made S.I.A.C.E. Armi for BSA Ltd. of Millbrook, NY Model 350 GL
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Luggage-style cased deluxe Italian-made S.I.A.C.E. Armi for BSA Ltd. of Millbrook, NY Model 350 GLS SxS deluxe shotgun, 20 gauge, 29” barrels, blue
Vincenzo Bernardelli full side lock double  barrel S x S shotgun, barrels marked “Acciaio  Speciale 253Vincenzo Bernardelli full side lock double barrel S x S shotgun, barrels marked “Acciaio Speciale
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Vincenzo Bernardelli full side lock double barrel S x S shotgun, barrels marked “Acciaio Speciale Extra” indicating grade and quality, serial #1503
Winchester Model 12, 20 gauge pump action  shotgun fully and finely engraved in gold  inlaid by “Jud254Winchester Model 12, 20 gauge pump action shotgun fully and finely engraved in gold inlaid by “Jud
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Winchester Model 12, 20 gauge pump action shotgun fully and finely engraved in gold inlaid by “Judge Cecil Mills” with deluxe checkered wood stocks
Kreighoff Model 32, 4 barrel set in 12, 20,  28 and 410 gauge with hydro coil and select  burl wood 255Kreighoff Model 32, 4 barrel set in 12, 20, 28 and 410 gauge with hydro coil and select burl wood
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Kreighoff Model 32, 4 barrel set in 12, 20, 28 and 410 gauge with hydro coil and select burl wood stock in Gun - Ho carrying case, serial #6644. T
Spencer Repeating Carbine 52 cal rim fire,  22” barrel no magazine cutoff, serial #49679.    The sto256Spencer Repeating Carbine 52 cal rim fire, 22” barrel no magazine cutoff, serial #49679. The sto
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Spencer Repeating Carbine 52 cal rim fire, 22” barrel no magazine cutoff, serial #49679. The stock shows inspectors mark “CGC” stamped on top of
Pair of Colt gold cup trophy model 45ACP cal,  semi auto pistols in special Texas Rangers  175th ann257Pair of Colt gold cup trophy model 45ACP cal, semi auto pistols in special Texas Rangers 175th ann
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Pair of Colt gold cup trophy model 45ACP cal, semi auto pistols in special Texas Rangers 175th anniversary series, numbers TRO38L and TRO38R. The
Colt Single Action army revolver 44  special  caliber finely custom engraved and gold  inlayed with 258Colt Single Action army revolver 44 special caliber finely custom engraved and gold inlayed with
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Colt Single Action army revolver 44 special caliber finely custom engraved and gold inlayed with extra 44-40 cal cylinder engraved to match, carve
Authentic Spanish Main Gauche, circa about  1600-1650 with approx. 16-3/4" blade 21-1/2"  overall an259Authentic Spanish Main Gauche, circa about 1600-1650 with approx. 16-3/4" blade 21-1/2" overall an
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Authentic Spanish Main Gauche, circa about 1600-1650 with approx. 16-3/4" blade 21-1/2" overall and 11" across quilons. The gauche...
Rare Boss single shot derringer barrel marked  "pat. Apr. 22 79" invented by J.L. Holt and  J.C. Mar260Rare Boss single shot derringer barrel marked "pat. Apr. 22 79" invented by J.L. Holt and J.C. Mar
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Rare Boss single shot derringer barrel marked "pat. Apr. 22 79" invented by J.L. Holt and J.C. Marshall of Springfield, Mass. Mfg by De...
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Germanic Flintlock pistol circa approx.  1770-1800 with brass mounts and butt cap  showing unusual p261Germanic Flintlock pistol circa approx. 1770-1800 with brass mounts and butt cap showing unusual p
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Germanic Flintlock pistol circa approx. 1770-1800 with brass mounts and butt cap showing unusual pig snouted growling beast. The pistol measures 1
High grade single Mexican spur from late 19th  century showing fancy silver work and  pitiado strap 262High grade single Mexican spur from late 19th century showing fancy silver work and pitiado strap
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High grade single Mexican spur from late 19th century showing fancy silver work and pitiado strap with carved leather borders. The condition is ve
Italian Morian style helmet circa late 16th  to early 17th century showing deeply etched  original d263Italian Morian style helmet circa late 16th to early 17th century showing deeply etched original d
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Italian Morian style helmet circa late 16th to early 17th century showing deeply etched original decoration and good quality forging. The helmet m
Fancy silver mounted parade saddle by  Schoelkopf with “Jumbo Brand” made in Texas,  the leather is 264Fancy silver mounted parade saddle by Schoelkopf with “Jumbo Brand” made in Texas, the leather is
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Fancy silver mounted parade saddle by Schoelkopf with “Jumbo Brand” made in Texas, the leather is nicely carved and the silver is nicely engraved w
Set consisting of fancy nickel silver breast  plate and drops of parade quality showing  horse heads265Set consisting of fancy nickel silver breast plate and drops of parade quality showing horse heads
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Set consisting of fancy nickel silver breast plate and drops of parade quality showing horse heads by Flowers; condition is very good and usable. E
Fancy parade style bit, headstall and reins  mounted with fancy engraved conchos and  ornaments that266Fancy parade style bit, headstall and reins mounted with fancy engraved conchos and ornaments that
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Fancy parade style bit, headstall and reins mounted with fancy engraved conchos and ornaments that are unmarked other than the bit which is stainle
Oil painting on canvas showing big horn sheep  on high mountains signed lower right T.  Beecham. Mea267Oil painting on canvas showing big horn sheep on high mountains signed lower right T. Beecham. Mea
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Oil painting on canvas showing big horn sheep on high mountains signed lower right T. Beecham. Measures approximately 30”x47-1/2”. No condition pro
Oil on canvas signed lower right Richard E.  Bishop (1887-1975) and entitled on back “From  a Pit” a268Oil on canvas signed lower right Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) and entitled on back “From a Pit” a
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Oil on canvas signed lower right Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) and entitled on back “From a Pit” and also painted by artist on back, “this painting
Original oil painting on artist board signed  lower right “Maass”. David Maass has been a  wildlife 269Original oil painting on artist board signed lower right “Maass”. David Maass has been a wildlife
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Original oil painting on artist board signed lower right “Maass”. David Maass has been a wildlife artist for over 50 years and is one of the most s
Original oil painting on board signed lower  left William Gillies dated 83. He was born  1911 died 2270Original oil painting on board signed lower left William Gillies dated 83. He was born 1911 died 2
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Original oil painting on board signed lower left William Gillies dated 83. He was born 1911 died 2000. His best known works were covers of The Hard
Pair of French style flintlock blunderbuss  pistols circa late 18th to early 19th century  with bras271Pair of French style flintlock blunderbuss pistols circa late 18th to early 19th century with bras
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Pair of French style flintlock blunderbuss pistols circa late 18th to early 19th century with brass barrels, lock plates and mounts. The pair measu
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Antique four barrel flintlock English pistol,  11mm cal., 4” round barrels, re-nickeled  finish, fin273Antique four barrel flintlock English pistol, 11mm cal., 4” round barrels, re-nickeled finish, fin
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Antique four barrel flintlock English pistol, 11mm cal., 4” round barrels, re-nickeled finish, finely checkered wood grips. This gun is in overall
Days Patent style under hammer percussion  cane gun with detachable stock fashioned to  appear like 274Days Patent style under hammer percussion cane gun with detachable stock fashioned to appear like
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Days Patent style under hammer percussion cane gun with detachable stock fashioned to appear like crutch from a distance. The metal portion of the
Winchester Model 12, 12 gauge pump action  shotgun factory engraved with 26” barrel,  factory vent r275Winchester Model 12, 12 gauge pump action shotgun factory engraved with 26” barrel, factory vent r
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Winchester Model 12, 12 gauge pump action shotgun factory engraved with 26” barrel, factory vent rib, skeet choked, select burl wood stock in near
Rare Estate Ensemble. “Made in Italy” 14  karat yellow gold ladies designer neckpiece  and ring fine275aRare Estate Ensemble. “Made in Italy” 14 karat yellow gold ladies designer neckpiece and ring fine
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Rare Estate Ensemble. “Made in Italy” 14 karat yellow gold ladies designer neckpiece and ring finely set with two matching vivid yellow Citrines wi
High quality African big game sporting rifle  in 458 Winchester magnum caliber on 98 Mauser  action 276High quality African big game sporting rifle in 458 Winchester magnum caliber on 98 Mauser action
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High quality African big game sporting rifle in 458 Winchester magnum caliber on 98 Mauser action signed, custom made by Pachmayr, L.A. California.
Pair of percussion Dueling/Target pistols by  Bovy of Belgium in fine to excellent  condition, cased277Pair of percussion Dueling/Target pistols by Bovy of Belgium in fine to excellent condition, cased
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Pair of percussion Dueling/Target pistols by Bovy of Belgium in fine to excellent condition, cased with accessories. The pair measure 15-1/2” over
Collection belonging to Gen. Angel Martinez,  1837-1889, who led the Macheteros. His career  began i278Collection belonging to Gen. Angel Martinez, 1837-1889, who led the Macheteros. His career began i
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Collection belonging to Gen. Angel Martinez, 1837-1889, who led the Macheteros. His career began in 1856 and he fought in many victorious battles i
American late 18th to early 19th century  Flintlock pistol with Ketland lock and  British proofed ba279American late 18th to early 19th century Flintlock pistol with Ketland lock and British proofed ba
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American late 18th to early 19th century Flintlock pistol with Ketland lock and British proofed barrel, plain brass mounts, simple stock. The pist
Contemporary to last 50 years handmade  Bedford County style Kentucky rifle signed  "Cravener and Lu280Contemporary to last 50 years handmade Bedford County style Kentucky rifle signed "Cravener and Lu
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Contemporary to last 50 years handmade Bedford County style Kentucky rifle signed "Cravener and Lucas. The rifle measures 57" overall...
Verney-Carron double barrel pin-fire shotgun  made in St. Etienne, France circa 1855-1870  in 12 gau281Verney-Carron double barrel pin-fire shotgun made in St. Etienne, France circa 1855-1870 in 12 gau
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Verney-Carron double barrel pin-fire shotgun made in St. Etienne, France circa 1855-1870 in 12 gauge with full and full choke. The gun remains in
U.S. Harper’s Ferry percussion rifle, .54  cal., 33” barrel, brass mounting and  patchbox, sling swi282U.S. Harper’s Ferry percussion rifle, .54 cal., 33” barrel, brass mounting and patchbox, sling swi
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U.S. Harper’s Ferry percussion rifle, .54 cal., 33” barrel, brass mounting and patchbox, sling swivels, brass tipped iron ramrod, bayonet lug on ri
U.S. flintlock musket by Millbury, lockplate  dated 1815, .69 cal., 42” barrel, full length  wood st283U.S. flintlock musket by Millbury, lockplate dated 1815, .69 cal., 42” barrel, full length wood st
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U.S. flintlock musket by Millbury, lockplate dated 1815, .69 cal., 42” barrel, full length wood stock, sling swivels, three barrel bands, flared ir
Well-made Spanish copy of a Smith & Wesson  top break DA revolver, approx. .41 cal., 5”  barrel, nic284Well-made Spanish copy of a Smith & Wesson top break DA revolver, approx. .41 cal., 5” barrel, nic
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Well-made Spanish copy of a Smith & Wesson top break DA revolver, approx. .41 cal., 5” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber gri...
Manuel Escodin Spanish copy of a Smith &  Wesson hand ejector DA revolver, .32 long  cal., 4” barrel285Manuel Escodin Spanish copy of a Smith & Wesson hand ejector DA revolver, .32 long cal., 4” barrel
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Manuel Escodin Spanish copy of a Smith & Wesson hand ejector DA revolver, .32 long cal., 4” barrel, nickel and gold wash finish, engraved, pe...
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Cased Tranter’s patent DA revolver, serial  #32638, agent marked “E.M. Reilly & Co.” in  overall ver286Cased Tranter’s patent DA revolver, serial #32638, agent marked “E.M. Reilly & Co.” in overall ver
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Cased Tranter’s patent DA revolver, serial #32638, agent marked “E.M. Reilly & Co.” in overall very good to near fine condition with majority...
Cased James Lees & Son Tranter style  percussion DA revolver, .36 cal., 5-1/4”  barrel, blue finish,287Cased James Lees & Son Tranter style percussion DA revolver, .36 cal., 5-1/4” barrel, blue finish,
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Cased James Lees & Son Tranter style percussion DA revolver, .36 cal., 5-1/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #2152. This gun is i...
American flintlock “Kentucky” style rifle,  signed L. Schillits on barrel. 42” barrel,  57-1/4” over288American flintlock “Kentucky” style rifle, signed L. Schillits on barrel. 42” barrel, 57-1/4” over
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American flintlock “Kentucky” style rifle, signed L. Schillits on barrel. 42” barrel, 57-1/4” overall. Barrel of medium to slightly heavy weight, a
Deringer percussion single shot, .41 cal., 2”  barrel, silver bands at breech, checkered  wood stock289Deringer percussion single shot, .41 cal., 2” barrel, silver bands at breech, checkered wood stock
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Deringer percussion single shot, .41 cal., 2” barrel, silver bands at breech, checkered wood stock, silver mountings including pineapple finial at
Original oil on canvas signed lower right  Leon Parson showing subject of grizzly bear  on High Moun290Original oil on canvas signed lower right Leon Parson showing subject of grizzly bear on High Moun
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Original oil on canvas signed lower right Leon Parson showing subject of grizzly bear on High Mountain in later fall. The painting measures approxi
Ruger New Model Black Hawk  38-40 caliber  single-action stainless steel revolver with  5-1/2” barre291Ruger New Model Black Hawk 38-40 caliber single-action stainless steel revolver with 5-1/2” barre
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Ruger New Model Black Hawk 38-40 caliber single-action stainless steel revolver with 5-1/2” barrel and limited edition Roy Rogers commemorative mo
Single action 45 Colt caliber revolver issued  by United States historical society in  special editi292Single action 45 Colt caliber revolver issued by United States historical society in special editi
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Single action 45 Colt caliber revolver issued by United States historical society in special edition entitled “Roy Rogers King of the cowboys” #94
Colt 1872, 22 cal. 7 shot open top revolver  N.Y. style period scroll engraved, nickel  plated, pear293Colt 1872, 22 cal. 7 shot open top revolver N.Y. style period scroll engraved, nickel plated, pear
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Colt 1872, 22 cal. 7 shot open top revolver N.Y. style period scroll engraved, nickel plated, pearl grips serial #58947. The revolver remains in v
Remington 41 cal over and under derringer  with 2 line “E. Remington” address, rose wood  grips, ser294Remington 41 cal over and under derringer with 2 line “E. Remington” address, rose wood grips, ser
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Remington 41 cal over and under derringer with 2 line “E. Remington” address, rose wood grips, serial #4971. The derringer remains in very good pl
Original 19th century case for percussion era  American revolver possibly Alsop or mass  arms.  The 295Original 19th century case for percussion era American revolver possibly Alsop or mass arms. The
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Original 19th century case for percussion era American revolver possibly Alsop or mass arms. The case shows a partition style interior fitted to a