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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Colt National Match semi-auto pistol, .45  cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood  medallion g152 - Colt National Match semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medallion g
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Colt National Match semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medallion grips, #27614-NM. This gun is in overall excellent
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Beretta DT 10 Trident 12 gauge over under  Sporting Shotgun 32” barrels, 18 screw in  chokes, factor153 - Beretta DT 10 Trident 12 gauge over under Sporting Shotgun 32” barrels, 18 screw in chokes, factor
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Beretta DT 10 Trident 12 gauge over under Sporting Shotgun 32” barrels, 18 screw in chokes, factory right and left hand stocks with matching foreen
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Winchester Model 1876 rifle, 28” round  barrel, 45-60 caliber, full magazine, rifle  butt, second mo154 - Winchester Model 1876 rifle, 28” round barrel, 45-60 caliber, full magazine, rifle butt, second mo
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Winchester Model 1876 rifle, 28” round barrel, 45-60 caliber, full magazine, rifle butt, second model with screwed down rail for dust cover, expres
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle,  38-40 caliber, 26” octagon barrel, full  magazine rifle b155 - Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, 38-40 caliber, 26” octagon barrel, full magazine rifle b
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, 38-40 caliber, 26” octagon barrel, full magazine rifle butt, retaining considerable original blue finish,
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Period engraved DA revolver with top strap  stamped “BRITISH CONSTABULARY”, .30 cal.,  2-5/8” barrel156 - Period engraved DA revolver with top strap stamped “BRITISH CONSTABULARY”, .30 cal., 2-5/8” barrel
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Period engraved DA revolver with top strap stamped “BRITISH CONSTABULARY”, .30 cal., 2-5/8” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, lanyard ri
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Belgian proofed DA revolver marked “STAR  BULLDOG” on top strap, .41 cal., 2-1/2”  octagon barrel, b157 - Belgian proofed DA revolver marked “STAR BULLDOG” on top strap, .41 cal., 2-1/2” octagon barrel, b
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Belgian proofed DA revolver marked “STAR BULLDOG” on top strap, .41 cal., 2-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, checkered brown hard rubber grips wit
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Period engraved DA revolver marked “BRITISH  BULL-DOG” on top strap, .41 cal., 2-1/2”  barrel, nicke158 - Period engraved DA revolver marked “BRITISH BULL-DOG” on top strap, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nicke
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Period engraved DA revolver marked “BRITISH BULL-DOG” on top strap, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #1521. This gun is in over
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Wenig-made custom stock for Krieghoff K-80  trap gun in fine to excellent condition fully  adjustabl159 - Wenig-made custom stock for Krieghoff K-80 trap gun in fine to excellent condition fully adjustabl
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Wenig-made custom stock for Krieghoff K-80 trap gun in fine to excellent condition fully adjustable cheek piece and butt plate. Original new cost w
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Pair of English large bore officers or sea  Captains’ percussion pistols signed “F Barnes  London”  160 - Pair of English large bore officers or sea Captains’ percussion pistols signed “F Barnes London”
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Pair of English large bore officers or sea Captains’ percussion pistols signed “F Barnes London” The pair measure 13-1/4” overall with 7-1/4” barr
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Merkel Model 96K SxS full side lock auto  ejectors hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28”  barrels, full 161 - Merkel Model 96K SxS full side lock auto ejectors hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrels, full
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Merkel Model 96K SxS full side lock auto ejectors hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrels, full chokes, blue finish to barrels and fine panel sce
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Colt single-action Army revolver 32-20 cal.  5-1/2” barrel, western style scroll engraved  with silv162 - Colt single-action Army revolver 32-20 cal. 5-1/2” barrel, western style scroll engraved with silv
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Colt single-action Army revolver 32-20 cal. 5-1/2” barrel, western style scroll engraved with silver bands signed “BJ (Bob James)” blued finish, ni
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U.S. Model 1833 Artillery sword by N.P. Ames  dated 1838 with original scabbard showing  “MS” on tip163 - U.S. Model 1833 Artillery sword by N.P. Ames dated 1838 with original scabbard showing “MS” on tip
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U.S. Model 1833 Artillery sword by N.P. Ames dated 1838 with original scabbard showing “MS” on tip. The blade is in very good plus condition showi
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A Myochin-School Iron Menpo by Myochin  Muneharu, late Edo period, 19th century. The  russet-iron ma164 - A Myochin-School Iron Menpo by Myochin Muneharu, late Edo period, 19th century. The russet-iron ma
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A Myochin-School Iron Menpo by Myochin Muneharu, late Edo period, 19th century. The russet-iron mask forged in three sections and hammered on the s
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Winchester Model 1892 special order rifle,  38/40 caliber, 24” octagon barrel, full  magazine, rifle165 - Winchester Model 1892 special order rifle, 38/40 caliber, 24” octagon barrel, full magazine, rifle
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Winchester Model 1892 special order rifle, 38/40 caliber, 24” octagon barrel, full magazine, rifle butt, take-down frame, select walnut stocks, ser
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Luger semi-auto pistol dated 1937 on top of  frame and S/42 on top of toggle, 9mm cal., 4”  barrel, 166 - Luger semi-auto pistol dated 1937 on top of frame and S/42 on top of toggle, 9mm cal., 4” barrel,
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Luger semi-auto pistol dated 1937 on top of frame and S/42 on top of toggle, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, 95-98% original finish, checkered wood grips, #30
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Factory display wood and glass “Snake Eyes”  display case with pair of Colt short barreled  Python D167 - Factory display wood and glass “Snake Eyes” display case with pair of Colt short barreled Python D
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Factory display wood and glass “Snake Eyes” display case with pair of Colt short barreled Python DA revolvers marked “Snake Eyes” on the left side
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Pair of Colt 3rd Model Derringers in 41 cal  rim fire, nickel plated ivory grips with  original to t168 - Pair of Colt 3rd Model Derringers in 41 cal rim fire, nickel plated ivory grips with original to t
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Pair of Colt 3rd Model Derringers in 41 cal rim fire, nickel plated ivory grips with original to the period leather traveling style case, serial #’
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Colt No. 1 41 cal derringer nickel plated in  very good plus original condition, serial  #4310.  The169 - Colt No. 1 41 cal derringer nickel plated in very good plus original condition, serial #4310. The
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Colt No. 1 41 cal derringer nickel plated in very good plus original condition, serial #4310. The barrel shows 98% plus bright original nickel fin
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Colt London Navy case in very good plus to  near fine original condition showing red  velveteen line170 - Colt London Navy case in very good plus to near fine original condition showing red velveteen line
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Colt London Navy case in very good plus to near fine original condition showing red velveteen lined partition style interior and varnished oak exte
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Original oil painting on canvas of nude lady  entitled “Study in Red”, “H. Rogers” (lower  right). A171 - Original oil painting on canvas of nude lady entitled “Study in Red”, “H. Rogers” (lower right). A
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Original oil painting on canvas of nude lady entitled “Study in Red”, “H. Rogers” (lower right). Approx. 15” by 12”w (artwork only). Nicely framed,
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Original oil painting on canvas entitled  “Morning Bather” by Charles Winfield Miller  (1922-1995), 172 - Original oil painting on canvas entitled “Morning Bather” by Charles Winfield Miller (1922-1995),
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Original oil painting on canvas entitled “Morning Bather” by Charles Winfield Miller (1922-1995), signed upper right, dated 1985. Approx. 20” by 16
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Winchester Model 70 Super Grade bolt-action  rifle customized by Walter Abe, .280 Rem.  cal., 23” ba173 - Winchester Model 70 Super Grade bolt-action rifle customized by Walter Abe, .280 Rem. cal., 23” ba
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Winchester Model 70 Super Grade bolt-action rifle customized by Walter Abe, .280 Rem. cal., 23” barrel, blue finish, checkered deluxe wood stock, P
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Jordan Sea Service flintlock musketoon,  approximately .78 cal., 31” barrel, brass  mountings, flare176 - Jordan Sea Service flintlock musketoon, approximately .78 cal., 31” barrel, brass mountings, flare
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Jordan Sea Service flintlock musketoon, approximately .78 cal., 31” barrel, brass mountings, flared iron ramrod, wood stock. This gun is in overall
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Classic flintlock Kentucky rifle circa 1830,  .54 cal., 39-1/2” octagon barrel, brass  mountings inc177 - Classic flintlock Kentucky rifle circa 1830, .54 cal., 39-1/2” octagon barrel, brass mountings inc
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Classic flintlock Kentucky rifle circa 1830, .54 cal., 39-1/2” octagon barrel, brass mountings including engraved patchbox, double set triggers, ba
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French High Art double barrel Flintlock  Fowler converted to percussion with fancy  high relief hall178 - French High Art double barrel Flintlock Fowler converted to percussion with fancy high relief hall
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French High Art double barrel Flintlock Fowler converted to percussion with fancy high relief hallmarked silver mounts carved stock signed “Guillem
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Colt Single Action Army revolver .38-40 cal  4-3/4” barrel, factory “B” engraved by Dennis  Kies, fu179 - Colt Single Action Army revolver .38-40 cal 4-3/4” barrel, factory “B” engraved by Dennis Kies, fu
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Colt Single Action Army revolver .38-40 cal 4-3/4” barrel, factory “B” engraved by Dennis Kies, full royal blue finish, gold inlayed, checkered med
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Colt Single Action Army revolver 357 magnum  caliber 4-3/4” BBL, fully factory “D”  engraved by mast180 - Colt Single Action Army revolver 357 magnum caliber 4-3/4” BBL, fully factory “D” engraved by mast
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Colt Single Action Army revolver 357 magnum caliber 4-3/4” BBL, fully factory “D” engraved by master Colt engraver Jan Gwinnell, full gold plate, o
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Pair of Commemorative Colt Single Action  revolvers, consisting of Peacemaker  Centennial and Fronti181 - Pair of Commemorative Colt Single Action revolvers, consisting of Peacemaker Centennial and Fronti
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Pair of Commemorative Colt Single Action revolvers, consisting of Peacemaker Centennial and Frontier Six Shooter Centennial, double cased with fanc
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Board stock for Military automatic pistol  showing starburst proof on collar and wood,   very good c182 - Board stock for Military automatic pistol showing starburst proof on collar and wood, very good c
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Board stock for Military automatic pistol showing starburst proof on collar and wood, very good condition possibly Star Model B or similar 1930-50
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Colt Model 1911 .45 auto one of one hundred,  “Lone Star State” serial #2822891 with  commemorative 183 - Colt Model 1911 .45 auto one of one hundred, “Lone Star State” serial #2822891 with commemorative
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Colt Model 1911 .45 auto one of one hundred, “Lone Star State” serial #2822891 with commemorative number TX058 in presentation display case. The p
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Professionally framed and matted display  including an original page 3 of a Court  document transfer184 - Professionally framed and matted display including an original page 3 of a Court document transfer
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Professionally framed and matted display including an original page 3 of a Court document transferring land to an E.W. Cline dated October 4, 1904
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A professionally framed and double matted  display of an original payment voucher to  posse comitatu185 - A professionally framed and double matted display of an original payment voucher to posse comitatu
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A professionally framed and double matted display of an original payment voucher to posse comitatus member H.S. Colcord for services beginning July
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First edition (1929) of “Oklahombres”  hardback book by legendary E.D. Nix, U.S.  Marshal of the Okl186 - First edition (1929) of “Oklahombres” hardback book by legendary E.D. Nix, U.S. Marshal of the Okl
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First edition (1929) of “Oklahombres” hardback book by legendary E.D. Nix, U.S. Marshal of the Oklahoma Territory in fair + condition showing some
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Savage Model 1907 .380 semi-auto pistol blued  finish, hard rubber grips, serial #B2111  with factor188 - Savage Model 1907 .380 semi-auto pistol blued finish, hard rubber grips, serial #B2111 with factor
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Savage Model 1907 .380 semi-auto pistol blued finish, hard rubber grips, serial #B2111 with factory letter dating mfg at Feb. 27th 1913 and telling
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8 Gauge double barrel Market hunting type  shotgun with Belgium proofs, box lock action,  steel barr189 - 8 Gauge double barrel Market hunting type shotgun with Belgium proofs, box lock action, steel barr
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8 Gauge double barrel Market hunting type shotgun with Belgium proofs, box lock action, steel barrels circa about 1910-1930’s. The barrels measure
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower  left Harry Curieux Adamson entitled on  reverse “The W190 - Original oil painting on canvas signed lower left Harry Curieux Adamson entitled on reverse “The W
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower left Harry Curieux Adamson entitled on reverse “The Western Valley-Snow Geese”. The painting measures
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Original oil on canvas signed lower right  Lynn Bogue Hunt entitled “Mallards Rising”.  The painting191 - Original oil on canvas signed lower right Lynn Bogue Hunt entitled “Mallards Rising”. The painting
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Original oil on canvas signed lower right Lynn Bogue Hunt entitled “Mallards Rising”. The painting measures 31-1/8”x21-1/8”. Lynn Bogue Hunt is con
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E.J. Churchill double barrel full side lock  shotgun, double triggers auto ejectors, 12  gauge, 30” 192 - E.J. Churchill double barrel full side lock shotgun, double triggers auto ejectors, 12 gauge, 30”
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E.J. Churchill double barrel full side lock shotgun, double triggers auto ejectors, 12 gauge, 30” choked, cylinder right full left with English sty
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Winchester Model 21 factory - Duck marked 2  barrel set, 12 gauge single trigger, auto  ejector, bea193 - Winchester Model 21 factory - Duck marked 2 barrel set, 12 gauge single trigger, auto ejector, bea
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Winchester Model 21 factory - Duck marked 2 barrel set, 12 gauge single trigger, auto ejector, beaver tail forend and pistol grip stock serial #207
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Japanese Katana circa Shinto period signed by  maker and samurai owner on opposite side of  tang.  T194 - Japanese Katana circa Shinto period signed by maker and samurai owner on opposite side of tang. T
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Japanese Katana circa Shinto period signed by maker and samurai owner on opposite side of tang. The blade measures over 30” in length and is thick
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Indian fringed and brain tanned toe bag with  hoofs decorations circa 1900 or earlier  recently disc195 - Indian fringed and brain tanned toe bag with hoofs decorations circa 1900 or earlier recently disc
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Indian fringed and brain tanned toe bag with hoofs decorations circa 1900 or earlier recently discovered in Montana and made by natives of the Nort
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Pair of flintlock dueling pistols by Joseph  Manton in their original case with  accessories remaini196 - Pair of flintlock dueling pistols by Joseph Manton in their original case with accessories remaini
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Pair of flintlock dueling pistols by Joseph Manton in their original case with accessories remaining in very good untouched condition from and old
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Engraved DA revolver marked “THE BRITISH BULL  DOG” on the top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/4”  barrel, nick197 - Engraved DA revolver marked “THE BRITISH BULL DOG” on the top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/4” barrel, nick
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Engraved DA revolver marked “THE BRITISH BULL DOG” on the top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/4” barrel, nickel finish, embossed hard rubber grips with broad
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Finely engraved period close copy, likely  Belgian-made, of a Webley Bull Dog DA  revolver marked “B198 - Finely engraved period close copy, likely Belgian-made, of a Webley Bull Dog DA revolver marked “B
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Finely engraved period close copy, likely Belgian-made, of a Webley Bull Dog DA revolver marked “British Lion” and “W. Moore & Co.”, .44 cal....
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Large frame DA revolver marked “AMERICAN BULL  DOG” on the top barrel flat; manufactured by  Iver-Jo199 - Large frame DA revolver marked “AMERICAN BULL DOG” on the top barrel flat; manufactured by Iver-Jo
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Large frame DA revolver marked “AMERICAN BULL DOG” on the top barrel flat; manufactured by Iver-Johnson, .41 cal., 6” octagon barrel, nickel finish
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Iron-headed trade-type tomahawk with oak  shaft, metal studs, and burnt file  decoration, early to m201 - Iron-headed trade-type tomahawk with oak shaft, metal studs, and burnt file decoration, early to m
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Iron-headed trade-type tomahawk with oak shaft, metal studs, and burnt file decoration, early to mid 19th century. The head measures approx. 8” fr
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