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Important Collector's Firearms Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1740 W. La Veta, Orange, California, 92868, United States In Person PreviewPreview at Little John's Gallery 1740 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868 Tues.-Fri. 10:00am-5:00pm,...

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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Framed Limited edition entitled “Millennium Governor Edition” showing signatures of Gray Davis and1Framed Limited edition entitled “Millennium Governor Edition” showing signatures of Gray Davis and
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Framed Limited edition entitled “Millennium Governor Edition” showing signatures of Gray Davis and three (3) other governors that are illegible. Du
Printed advertising poster for the Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Sporting and Wildlife Festival, 2Printed advertising poster for the Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Sporting and Wildlife Festival,
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Printed advertising poster for the Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Sporting and Wildlife Festival, Memphis Tenn. 1995 produced by Petersen Publishin
Hind signed print David A. Maass numbered 11of 100 Conservation Edition with its 1985 $5.00 stamp 3Hind signed print David A. Maass numbered 11of 100 Conservation Edition with its 1985 $5.00 stamp
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Hind signed print David A. Maass numbered 11of 100 Conservation Edition with its 1985 $5.00 stamp from which this art was taken. The image measures
Tulwar short sword approx. 28” overall with an approx. 23” blade; entire sword displays an even co4Tulwar short sword approx. 28” overall with an approx. 23” blade; entire sword displays an even co
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Tulwar short sword approx. 28” overall with an approx. 23” blade; entire sword displays an even coating of surface rust; cast integral grip/guard i
Delicate old small rapier style sword with simple cross guard and unusual gold plaques on hilt, ap5Delicate old small rapier style sword with simple cross guard and unusual gold plaques on hilt, ap
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Delicate old small rapier style sword with simple cross guard and unusual gold plaques on hilt, approx. 36” overall with an approx. 31” blade that
Nineteenth century Sudanese Kaskara long sword with decorated leather sheath and two decorative fl6Nineteenth century Sudanese Kaskara long sword with decorated leather sheath and two decorative fl
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Nineteenth century Sudanese Kaskara long sword with decorated leather sheath and two decorative flaps, simple cross guard, leather wrapped grip and
Stock Deputy U.S. Marshal badge by LA Rubber Stamp Co. and so cast on the back of the badge, in ov7Stock Deputy U.S. Marshal badge by LA Rubber Stamp Co. and so cast on the back of the badge, in ov
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Stock Deputy U.S. Marshal badge by LA Rubber Stamp Co. and so cast on the back of the badge, in overall very good to fine condition showing a nice
Original cabinet photo of a Houston, Texas police officer in overall good condition approx. 7-1/4”8Original cabinet photo of a Houston, Texas police officer in overall good condition approx. 7-1/4”
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Original cabinet photo of a Houston, Texas police officer in overall good condition approx. 7-1/4” x 5-1/4” with photographer’s name, C.R. Blackbur
Antique photo of man and woman in wood frame approx. 12” x 10” overall with label on front “Origin9Antique photo of man and woman in wood frame approx. 12” x 10” overall with label on front “Origin
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Antique photo of man and woman in wood frame approx. 12” x 10” overall with label on front “Original photo Christopher C. Slaughter, Cynthia A. Sla
Carbine boot for 16” trapper carbine marked “Brauer Bros. St. Louis” in very good to near fine con10Carbine boot for 16” trapper carbine marked “Brauer Bros. St. Louis” in very good to near fine con
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Carbine boot for 16” trapper carbine marked “Brauer Bros. St. Louis” in very good to near fine condition with straps. Est.;$100-$300.
Old large curved and etched flamboyant blade knife from India with metal silver decorated grip in 11Old large curved and etched flamboyant blade knife from India with metal silver decorated grip in
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Old large curved and etched flamboyant blade knife from India with metal silver decorated grip in overall good uncleaned condition, approx. 20” ove
Lot of collectible smalls including a Hayden Gregg & Co. antique knife and fork set; a pearl handl12Lot of collectible smalls including a Hayden Gregg & Co. antique knife and fork set; a pearl handl
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Lot of collectible smalls including a Hayden Gregg & Co. antique knife and fork set; a pearl handled small letter opener; a small leather she...
Lot of 12 misc. old straight razors by various makers including an etched Masonic by F. Reynolds, 13Lot of 12 misc. old straight razors by various makers including an etched Masonic by F. Reynolds,
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Lot of 12 misc. old straight razors by various makers including an etched Masonic by F. Reynolds, a fine Diamond King with Norvell-Shapleigh agent
Lot of approx. 18 misc. folder and straight knives along with a straight razor by Elgin including 14Lot of approx. 18 misc. folder and straight knives along with a straight razor by Elgin including
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Lot of approx. 18 misc. folder and straight knives along with a straight razor by Elgin including a large Boker folder, several Case folders, a lar
Early American pre-Bowie knife circa approx. 1800-1830’s. 12-3/4” overall, 7-3/4” blade. Stag antl15Early American pre-Bowie knife circa approx. 1800-1830’s. 12-3/4” overall, 7-3/4” blade. Stag antl
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Early American pre-Bowie knife circa approx. 1800-1830’s. 12-3/4” overall, 7-3/4” blade. Stag antler grip. The blade shows good quality forging wit
Colt Model 1908 pocket semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard ru16Colt Model 1908 pocket semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard ru
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Colt Model 1908 pocket semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #323751. This gun is in overall fine
Old Russell & Co. Green River Works skinning knife with five-pin wood grips in overall fair to goo17Old Russell & Co. Green River Works skinning knife with five-pin wood grips in overall fair to goo
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Old Russell & Co. Green River Works skinning knife with five-pin wood grips in overall fair to good condition; great display piece to go with...
Double sided glass framed original copy of The Sun newspaper of New York dated Thursday, March 27,18Double sided glass framed original copy of The Sun newspaper of New York dated Thursday, March 27,
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Double sided glass framed original copy of The Sun newspaper of New York dated Thursday, March 27, 1879, including news of the day and advertising;
Wood and glass display case approx. 9-1/2” x 15” containing example blades, parts and completed fo19Wood and glass display case approx. 9-1/2” x 15” containing example blades, parts and completed fo
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Wood and glass display case approx. 9-1/2” x 15” containing example blades, parts and completed folding pocket knives by the Christopher Johnson ...
British Pattern of 1861 Cavalry carbine by B.S.A. Co., single shot breech loading, .577 cal., 19” 20British Pattern of 1861 Cavalry carbine by B.S.A. Co., single shot breech loading, .577 cal., 19”
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British Pattern of 1861 Cavalry carbine by B.S.A. Co., single shot breech loading, .577 cal., 19” round barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood
Enfield British Pattern of 1861 Cavalry carbine, single shot breech loading, .577 cal., 19” round 21Enfield British Pattern of 1861 Cavalry carbine, single shot breech loading, .577 cal., 19” round
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Enfield British Pattern of 1861 Cavalry carbine, single shot breech loading, .577 cal., 19” round barrel, brown patina, wood stock, #NVSN. This gu
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Swiss Model 1878 Police short sword with brass mounted leather sheath, approx. 26-1/2” overall wit23Swiss Model 1878 Police short sword with brass mounted leather sheath, approx. 26-1/2” overall wit
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Swiss Model 1878 Police short sword with brass mounted leather sheath, approx. 26-1/2” overall with an approx. 21” blade (no sawback) marked Weyers
Dixon shotgun flask circa mid 19th century in very good plus to near fine condition, retaining app24Dixon shotgun flask circa mid 19th century in very good plus to near fine condition, retaining app
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Dixon shotgun flask circa mid 19th century in very good plus to near fine condition, retaining approximately 80% original lacquer with bright blue
High quality Danish porcelain of a polar bear with whimsical expression dated 1954 and signed B & 25High quality Danish porcelain of a polar bear with whimsical expression dated 1954 and signed B &
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High quality Danish porcelain of a polar bear with whimsical expression dated 1954 and signed B & G with Artist initials B.S. The statue meas...
Antique page press for books in the 19th century. Good condition measures approx 12-1/2” in ht, by26Antique page press for books in the 19th century. Good condition measures approx 12-1/2” in ht, by
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Antique page press for books in the 19th century. Good condition measures approx 12-1/2” in ht, by 14-1/2” across including base. Weights approx. 5
Original oil painting on canvas showing a beautiful and classy lady in evening dress signed lower 27Original oil painting on canvas showing a beautiful and classy lady in evening dress signed lower
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Original oil painting on canvas showing a beautiful and classy lady in evening dress signed lower right Buell. The reverse Brown and Bigelow stick
Japanese Wakasashi or medium size sword. Handmade blade with WWII type mounts. The blade measures 28Japanese Wakasashi or medium size sword. Handmade blade with WWII type mounts. The blade measures
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Japanese Wakasashi or medium size sword. Handmade blade with WWII type mounts. The blade measures 20-5/8” and shows good quality with a full temper
Browning Hi Power semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #229Browning Hi Power semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #2
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Browning Hi Power semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #245RR91485 with Browning marked soft leather boot
Framed and matted color print by A.B. Frost of a bird hunter in the field with his trusty dogs, ap30Framed and matted color print by A.B. Frost of a bird hunter in the field with his trusty dogs, ap
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Framed and matted color print by A.B. Frost of a bird hunter in the field with his trusty dogs, approx. 24” x 30” in birds eye maple frame. Est.:
Great Western Arms Co. SAA revolver, .22 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, faux stag grips, #1373531Great Western Arms Co. SAA revolver, .22 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, faux stag grips, #13735
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Great Western Arms Co. SAA revolver, .22 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, faux stag grips, #13735. This gun is in overall fine condition showing t
Colt Pocket Positive DA revolver, .32 S&W cal., 3-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard r32Colt Pocket Positive DA revolver, .32 S&W cal., 3-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard r
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Colt Pocket Positive DA revolver, .32 S&W cal., 3-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #37735. This gun is in overall...
Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .30 WCF cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #13933Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .30 WCF cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #139
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Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .30 WCF cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #1397112. This gun is in overall fine condition showi
Small Michael Coleman bronze paperweight, approx. 2” x 3” of a grizzly bear with a salmon in his m34Small Michael Coleman bronze paperweight, approx. 2” x 3” of a grizzly bear with a salmon in his m
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Small Michael Coleman bronze paperweight, approx. 2” x 3” of a grizzly bear with a salmon in his mouth; a great little decorator for the office or
Chilean Mauser Model 1895 bolt-action rifle, 7mm cal., 29-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, sl35Chilean Mauser Model 1895 bolt-action rifle, 7mm cal., 29-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, sl
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Chilean Mauser Model 1895 bolt-action rifle, 7mm cal., 29-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, sling swivels, steel cleaning rod, #D6349. This gun
French SxS shotgun by Jean Breuil with St. Etienne proofs, 12 gauge, 2-1/2” chambers, 26-3/4” barr36French SxS shotgun by Jean Breuil with St. Etienne proofs, 12 gauge, 2-1/2” chambers, 26-3/4” barr
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French SxS shotgun by Jean Breuil with St. Etienne proofs, 12 gauge, 2-1/2” chambers, 26-3/4” barrels (Modified and Improved Modified); 14-1/4 leng
Mid-eastern seventeenth to nineteenth Century hammered silver belt plate turned into a sipping cup37Mid-eastern seventeenth to nineteenth Century hammered silver belt plate turned into a sipping cup
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Mid-eastern seventeenth to nineteenth Century hammered silver belt plate turned into a sipping cup during early times, approx. 4-1/4” diameter; cla
Lot of 8 misc. metal toy SAA revolvers of various makers and barrel lengths, finishes, etc. and 2 38Lot of 8 misc. metal toy SAA revolvers of various makers and barrel lengths, finishes, etc. and 2
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Lot of 8 misc. metal toy SAA revolvers of various makers and barrel lengths, finishes, etc. and 2 toy Smith & Wesson 2nd Model American .44 s...
African tribal dagger with unique wooden handle, tear drop shaped blade is 8.375" in length, 3.12539African tribal dagger with unique wooden handle, tear drop shaped blade is 8.375" in length, 3.125
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African tribal dagger with unique wooden handle, tear drop shaped blade is 8.375" in length, 3.125" at its widest point, and 12.25"...
Late Brown Bess style .69 caliber musket converted from flintlock to percussion showing marking on40Late Brown Bess style .69 caliber musket converted from flintlock to percussion showing marking on
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Late Brown Bess style .69 caliber musket converted from flintlock to percussion showing marking on lock of crown with Tower proof. The metal surfac
Framed and triple matted enlargement of an old photograph of a Western camp “cookie” and his wagon41Framed and triple matted enlargement of an old photograph of a Western camp “cookie” and his wagon
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Framed and triple matted enlargement of an old photograph of a Western camp “cookie” and his wagon and campfire, approx. 24” x 28” overall; would d
Framed and triple matted enlargement of an old photograph of a Western scene on the prairie of a c42Framed and triple matted enlargement of an old photograph of a Western scene on the prairie of a c
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Framed and triple matted enlargement of an old photograph of a Western scene on the prairie of a cow camp cook wagon being packed up by three cowbo
Colt New Service DA revolver, .38 WCF cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grip43Colt New Service DA revolver, .38 WCF cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grip
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Colt New Service DA revolver, .38 WCF cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #320911. This gun is in overall fine condition
Smith & Wesson 5-screw M & P hand ejector DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, c44Smith & Wesson 5-screw M & P hand ejector DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, c
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Smith & Wesson 5-screw M & P hand ejector DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #417357. This gun ...
Lot of approx. 19 gun-related catalogs, booklets, flyers, etc. including 1935 Shooting Facts by As45Lot of approx. 19 gun-related catalogs, booklets, flyers, etc. including 1935 Shooting Facts by As
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Lot of approx. 19 gun-related catalogs, booklets, flyers, etc. including 1935 Shooting Facts by Askins; a 1923 Remington Firearms Catalog No. 107;
Lot of approx. 12 gun and fishing-related catalogs, flyers, etc. including Walker's "The Art and C46Lot of approx. 12 gun and fishing-related catalogs, flyers, etc. including Walker's "The Art and C
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Lot of approx. 12 gun and fishing-related catalogs, flyers, etc. including Walker's "The Art and Craftsmanship of Fly Fishing"; Rem...
Exceedingly rare original WW II Kriegsmarine nazi-marked brass ship’s clock, approx. 8” in diamete47Exceedingly rare original WW II Kriegsmarine nazi-marked brass ship’s clock, approx. 8” in diamete
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Exceedingly rare original WW II Kriegsmarine nazi-marked brass ship’s clock, approx. 8” in diameter, serial #13744 in overall fine condition with n
Scandinavian sheath knife blade marked “Blikstad /Throndhjem”. The knife measures 8” overall with48Scandinavian sheath knife blade marked “Blikstad /Throndhjem”. The knife measures 8” overall with
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Scandinavian sheath knife blade marked “Blikstad /Throndhjem”. The knife measures 8” overall with 3-3/4” straight blade. The grip is finely carve
Wilkinson Commando Knife commercial quality with high polished blue blade with fancy etching and M49Wilkinson Commando Knife commercial quality with high polished blue blade with fancy etching and M
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Wilkinson Commando Knife commercial quality with high polished blue blade with fancy etching and Military style scabbard. Fine to excellent condit
German high grade bolt-action hunting rifle, inlaid “Suberfus” in gold on the top of the receiver 50German high grade bolt-action hunting rifle, inlaid “Suberfus” in gold on the top of the receiver
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German high grade bolt-action hunting rifle, inlaid “Suberfus” in gold on the top of the receiver with Krupp barrel, 8mm cal., 21” matted rib round