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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Ruger No. 1 rifle, special exhibition grade,  .45-100 caliber, 2.6” case, 22” barrel,  serial #133-5202 - Ruger No. 1 rifle, special exhibition grade, .45-100 caliber, 2.6” case, 22” barrel, serial #133-5
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Ruger No. 1 rifle, special exhibition grade, .45-100 caliber, 2.6” case, 22” barrel, serial #133-52292. Fully and finely engraved and gold inlaid i
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Rare experimental Luger pistol by Krieghoff  with dural (lightweight alloy) frame, 9mm  cal. Serial 203 - Rare experimental Luger pistol by Krieghoff with dural (lightweight alloy) frame, 9mm cal. Serial
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Rare experimental Luger pistol by Krieghoff with dural (lightweight alloy) frame, 9mm cal. Serial #890 presented by Heinrich Krieghoff to our consi
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Perazzi S.C.O. grade four-barrel set in 12,  20, 28 and 410 gauge, beautifully engraved  but not sig204 - Perazzi S.C.O. grade four-barrel set in 12, 20, 28 and 410 gauge, beautifully engraved but not sig
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Perazzi S.C.O. grade four-barrel set in 12, 20, 28 and 410 gauge, beautifully engraved but not signed and we attribute the engraving to Galeazzi wh
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Pair of fine quality Germanic flintlock  pistols circa mid-18th century signed “G.I.  Stavtinger A W204a - Pair of fine quality Germanic flintlock pistols circa mid-18th century signed “G.I. Stavtinger A W
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Pair of fine quality Germanic flintlock pistols circa mid-18th century signed “G.I. Stavtinger A Wirtzburg” in silver on barrels. The pair measure
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle,  45-70 caliber, 26” octagon barrel, full  magazine, blue a205 - Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, 45-70 caliber, 26” octagon barrel, full magazine, blue a
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, 45-70 caliber, 26” octagon barrel, full magazine, blue and case hardened finish, standard wood stocks, cr
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Ballard No. 6-1/2 off hand target rifle  finely factory engraved relined expertly to  22 cal. rim fi206 - Ballard No. 6-1/2 off hand target rifle finely factory engraved relined expertly to 22 cal. rim fi
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Ballard No. 6-1/2 off hand target rifle finely factory engraved relined expertly to 22 cal. rim fire long ago and pictured pg. 216 “Ballard Book” b
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Ballard No. 6-1/2 off hand target rifle,  38/55 caliber, 30” round barrel with Rigby  type barrel fl207 - Ballard No. 6-1/2 off hand target rifle, 38/55 caliber, 30” round barrel with Rigby type barrel fl
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Ballard No. 6-1/2 off hand target rifle, 38/55 caliber, 30” round barrel with Rigby type barrel flats, finely factory scroll engraved deluxe checke
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Colt 1851 Navy revolver early small guard  variation in near fine original condition  serial #9196. 208 - Colt 1851 Navy revolver early small guard variation in near fine original condition serial #9196.
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Colt 1851 Navy revolver early small guard variation in near fine original condition serial #9196. The barrel shows 85-95% original factory blue t
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Unusual three piece garniture circa about  1850 of Belgium or French origin showing  single dueler/t209 - Unusual three piece garniture circa about 1850 of Belgium or French origin showing single dueler/t
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Unusual three piece garniture circa about 1850 of Belgium or French origin showing single dueler/target pistol, pepperbox and ornate large dagger i
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Best Quality London side lock (self opening)  double barrel S x S shotgun by Peter Chapman  (formerl209a - Best Quality London side lock (self opening) double barrel S x S shotgun by Peter Chapman (formerl
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Best Quality London side lock (self opening) double barrel S x S shotgun by Peter Chapman (formerly of Purdey’s) in 20 gauge with luggage case, ser
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Original oil painting on board showing black  rhino in African landscape signed lower right  Kuhn 84210 - Original oil painting on board showing black rhino in African landscape signed lower right Kuhn 84
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Original oil painting on board showing black rhino in African landscape signed lower right Kuhn 84. Robert (Bob) Kuhn was considered one of the top
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Colt model 1855 Root Musket U.S. Military  marked and cartouched, serial #220, the only  rifle speci210a - Colt model 1855 Root Musket U.S. Military marked and cartouched, serial #220, the only rifle speci
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Colt model 1855 Root Musket U.S. Military marked and cartouched, serial #220, the only rifle specimen known to collectors in .50 caliber. Formerly
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Holland & Holland Royal grade 12 gauge full  side lock double barrel shotgun in luggage  case with t211 - Holland & Holland Royal grade 12 gauge full side lock double barrel shotgun in luggage case with t
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Holland & Holland Royal grade 12 gauge full side lock double barrel shotgun in luggage case with trade label in lid, serial #33085. The gun ...
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Holland & Holland 12 gauge full side lock  double shotgun No. 2 grade nicely restored  with later ma212 - Holland & Holland 12 gauge full side lock double shotgun No. 2 grade nicely restored with later ma
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Holland & Holland 12 gauge full side lock double shotgun No. 2 grade nicely restored with later made Holland & Holland marked barrels pro...
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Parker Bros. CHE grade 20 gauge double barrel  shotgun finely restored by Del Greco/Runge.   The gun213 - Parker Bros. CHE grade 20 gauge double barrel shotgun finely restored by Del Greco/Runge. The gun
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Parker Bros. CHE grade 20 gauge double barrel shotgun finely restored by Del Greco/Runge. The gun shows 26” barrels, extended beaver tail forend a
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Parker Bros. 16 gauge CHE grade double barrel  shotgun with single trigger checkered pistol  grip st214 - Parker Bros. 16 gauge CHE grade double barrel shotgun with single trigger checkered pistol grip st
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Parker Bros. 16 gauge CHE grade double barrel shotgun with single trigger checkered pistol grip stock beaver tail forend iron skeleton butt plate w
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Outstanding cased Bernardelli full sidelock  Holland VB Model SxS hammerless shotgun, 12  gauge, 2-3215 - Outstanding cased Bernardelli full sidelock Holland VB Model SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3
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Outstanding cased Bernardelli full sidelock Holland VB Model SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, left choke is .11 IM, right choke is
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Winchester Model 1873 SRC, .44 WCF cal., 20”  round barrel, blue finish, correct sights,  wood stock216 - Winchester Model 1873 SRC, .44 WCF cal., 20” round barrel, blue finish, correct sights, wood stock
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Winchester Model 1873 SRC, .44 WCF cal., 20” round barrel, blue finish, correct sights, wood stocks, #365779B. This gun is in overall fine conditio
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Pair of Boutet Flintlock center hammer muff  pistols marked “Manf Royal a Versailles”  circa restora217 - Pair of Boutet Flintlock center hammer muff pistols marked “Manf Royal a Versailles” circa restora
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Pair of Boutet Flintlock center hammer muff pistols marked “Manf Royal a Versailles” circa restoration period after the fall of Napoleon. The pair
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Colt Model 1911 U.S. Navy marked with  documenting letters as one of a hundred  issued to the U.S.S.218 - Colt Model 1911 U.S. Navy marked with documenting letters as one of a hundred issued to the U.S.S.
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Colt Model 1911 U.S. Navy marked with documenting letters as one of a hundred issued to the U.S.S. Texas Battleship serial #43980. A documenting l
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Pair of Colt Single Action Army revolvers  factory  “D” engraved  by Jan Gwinell with  carved ivory 219 - Pair of Colt Single Action Army revolvers factory “D” engraved by Jan Gwinell with carved ivory
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Pair of Colt Single Action Army revolvers factory “D” engraved by Jan Gwinell with carved ivory steer head and Texas star screwless ivory grips,
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A fine quality drilling made by J.P. Sauer  for Charles Daly in Prussia circa about 1900  -1915, ser220 - A fine quality drilling made by J.P. Sauer for Charles Daly in Prussia circa about 1900 -1915, ser
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A fine quality drilling made by J.P. Sauer for Charles Daly in Prussia circa about 1900 -1915, serial #91641. The gun shows 28” barrels in 12 gaug
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Perazzi S.C.O. Grade 12 gauge O/U shotgun,  finely factory engraved but not signed;  attributed to G221 - Perazzi S.C.O. Grade 12 gauge O/U shotgun, finely factory engraved but not signed; attributed to G
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Perazzi S.C.O. Grade 12 gauge O/U shotgun, finely factory engraved but not signed; attributed to Galeazzi; the frame shows game birds flushing on l
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A pair of English made flintlock horseman’s  size holster pistols with locks marked A.W.  Spies. Wel222 - A pair of English made flintlock horseman’s size holster pistols with locks marked A.W. Spies. Wel
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A pair of English made flintlock horseman’s size holster pistols with locks marked A.W. Spies. Well known American agent from New York circa 1820’s
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Beautifully framed in wood and glass  “shadowbox”, a Monarch Trade-mark linen white  shirt, inked be223 - Beautifully framed in wood and glass “shadowbox”, a Monarch Trade-mark linen white shirt, inked be
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Beautifully framed in wood and glass “shadowbox”, a Monarch Trade-mark linen white shirt, inked below the maker tag “WYATT EARP”; display is approx
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Folding leather valise approx. 21” long, 12”  wide and 9” in height with brass clasps,  leather hand224 - Folding leather valise approx. 21” long, 12” wide and 9” in height with brass clasps, leather hand
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Folding leather valise approx. 21” long, 12” wide and 9” in height with brass clasps, leather handle and gold embossed under leather flap by grip,
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Original business card for famous Western  shootist, John Wesley Hardin after he had  obtained his A225 - Original business card for famous Western shootist, John Wesley Hardin after he had obtained his A
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Original business card for famous Western shootist, John Wesley Hardin after he had obtained his Attorney at Law License while serving time in pris
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E.J. Churchill best quality side lock  ejector, double barrel shotgun marketed as  "The Game Gun" se225a - E.J. Churchill best quality side lock ejector, double barrel shotgun marketed as "The Game Gun" se
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E.J. Churchill best quality side lock ejector, double barrel shotgun marketed as "The Game Gun" serial #2106. The gun shows 30" b...
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Finely handcrafted Italian 12 gauge double  barrel shotgun by Zoli & Rizzini showing 28"  barrels 45226 - Finely handcrafted Italian 12 gauge double barrel shotgun by Zoli & Rizzini showing 28" barrels 45
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Finely handcrafted Italian 12 gauge double barrel shotgun by Zoli & Rizzini showing 28" barrels 45-1/2" overall, low rise hand filed...
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Colt Snake eyes 357 magnum double action  revolver 2-1/2" barrel stainless steel high  polish finish227 - Colt Snake eyes 357 magnum double action revolver 2-1/2" barrel stainless steel high polish finish
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Colt Snake eyes 357 magnum double action revolver 2-1/2" barrel stainless steel high polish finish , factory composite grips with dice on le...
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Colt Snake eyes 357 magnum double action  revolver 2-1/2" barrel blued finish, factory  composite gr228 - Colt Snake eyes 357 magnum double action revolver 2-1/2" barrel blued finish, factory composite gr
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Colt Snake eyes 357 magnum double action revolver 2-1/2" barrel blued finish, factory composite grips with dice on left, royal flush on righ...
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A pair of high quality French Flintlock High  Art Holster size Pistols, locks are inscribed  “ VERGN229 - A pair of high quality French Flintlock High Art Holster size Pistols, locks are inscribed “ VERGN
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A pair of high quality French Flintlock High Art Holster size Pistols, locks are inscribed “ VERGNER a MARSEILLE” . The pistols measure 19” overal
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Pair of elaborately custom engraved and flush  gold inlaid Colt Model 1903 pocket autos in  .32 ACP 230 - Pair of elaborately custom engraved and flush gold inlaid Colt Model 1903 pocket autos in .32 ACP
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Pair of elaborately custom engraved and flush gold inlaid Colt Model 1903 pocket autos in .32 ACP cal., by Ken Hurst. The pair show full coverage w
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Original oil painting on board signed lower  right Guy Coheleach. Title on back “Big  Bulls” and por231 - Original oil painting on board signed lower right Guy Coheleach. Title on back “Big Bulls” and por
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Original oil painting on board signed lower right Guy Coheleach. Title on back “Big Bulls” and portrays African Bull Elephants in the brush. The pa
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower  left Peter Corbin showing man fly fishing the  river w232 - Original oil painting on canvas signed lower left Peter Corbin showing man fly fishing the river w
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower left Peter Corbin showing man fly fishing the river with Western landscape in back round probably Mont
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Colt #1  41 caliber rim fire derringer in  fine to excellent original condition, serial  #1192. The 233 - Colt #1 41 caliber rim fire derringer in fine to excellent original condition, serial #1192. The
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Colt #1 41 caliber rim fire derringer in fine to excellent original condition, serial #1192. The derringer retains 90% plus original nickel with s
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Colt Model 1911 .45ACP cal semi-automatic  pistol (re-issue), serial #ADC12801 like new  in box with236 - Colt Model 1911 .45ACP cal semi-automatic pistol (re-issue), serial #ADC12801 like new in box with
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Colt Model 1911 .45ACP cal semi-automatic pistol (re-issue), serial #ADC12801 like new in box with craft type box inside of blue box and shipping b
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Colt Single Action Army revolver .45 cal,  5-1/2” barrel fully and finely western style  scroll engr237 - Colt Single Action Army revolver .45 cal, 5-1/2” barrel fully and finely western style scroll engr
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Colt Single Action Army revolver .45 cal, 5-1/2” barrel fully and finely western style scroll engraved, nickel plated two piece ivory grips serial
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Winchester Model 52 factory Sporting (marked)  bolt action rifle in 22 long rifle caliber,  serial #238 - Winchester Model 52 factory Sporting (marked) bolt action rifle in 22 long rifle caliber, serial #
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Winchester Model 52 factory Sporting (marked) bolt action rifle in 22 long rifle caliber, serial #6919xx with side mounted echo scope mount secured
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Lefever 410 gauge nitro special double barrel  shotgun, field grade, 26-1/4" barrels double  trigger239 - Lefever 410 gauge nitro special double barrel shotgun, field grade, 26-1/4" barrels double trigger
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Lefever 410 gauge nitro special double barrel shotgun, field grade, 26-1/4" barrels double triggers, std extractors, serial #204291. The gun...
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Browning Belgium made Broadway trap 12 gauge  shotgun factory 30" barrel with wide rib,  single trig240 - Browning Belgium made Broadway trap 12 gauge shotgun factory 30" barrel with wide rib, single trig
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Browning Belgium made Broadway trap 12 gauge shotgun factory 30" barrel with wide rib, single trigger, auto ejector, long tang with squared ...
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Western Arms Ithaca 410 gauge double barrel  shotgun field grade, standard triggers,  ejectors etc. 241 - Western Arms Ithaca 410 gauge double barrel shotgun field grade, standard triggers, ejectors etc.
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Western Arms Ithaca 410 gauge double barrel shotgun field grade, standard triggers, ejectors etc. serial #42231. The gun shows 50-70% original blue
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Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 270 caliber  bolt action rifle with 22" barrel, serial  #464002 in242 - Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 270 caliber bolt action rifle with 22" barrel, serial #464002 in
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Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 270 caliber bolt action rifle with 22" barrel, serial #464002 indicating pre '64 mfg. The rifle is mo...
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Winchester Model 42, 410 gauge factory skeet  marked pump action shotgun with Simmons rib  and 28" b243 - Winchester Model 42, 410 gauge factory skeet marked pump action shotgun with Simmons rib and 28" b
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Winchester Model 42, 410 gauge factory skeet marked pump action shotgun with Simmons rib and 28" barrel, serial #158616. The gun shows fact...
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Winchester Model 23 XTR 20 gauge pigeon grade  double barrel shotgun 28" barrels, single  trigger, a244 - Winchester Model 23 XTR 20 gauge pigeon grade double barrel shotgun 28" barrels, single trigger, a
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Winchester Model 23 XTR 20 gauge pigeon grade double barrel shotgun 28" barrels, single trigger, auto ejector, choked modified right and ful...
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Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail, 28 gauge  side by side shotgun with 25-1/2" barrels,  low rise non245 - Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail, 28 gauge side by side shotgun with 25-1/2" barrels, low rise non
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Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail, 28 gauge side by side shotgun with 25-1/2" barrels, low rise non ventilated rib, choked quail 1 right and ...
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Winchester Model 62A pump action rifle, 22S,  L, and long rifle in very good plus  condition, serial246 - Winchester Model 62A pump action rifle, 22S, L, and long rifle in very good plus condition, serial
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Winchester Model 62A pump action rifle, 22S, L, and long rifle in very good plus condition, serial #172927. The rifle shows 85-95% original blue w
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Browning Citori Sporter .410 GA over and  under shot gun, factory 26" barrel, English  style straigh247 - Browning Citori Sporter .410 GA over and under shot gun, factory 26" barrel, English style straigh
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Browning Citori Sporter .410 GA over and under shot gun, factory 26" barrel, English style straight stock, single trigger, auto ejector, Eur...
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