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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Antique small signal or noise maker cannon on  hand carved wood carriage with iron wheels,  approx. 296 - Antique small signal or noise maker cannon on hand carved wood carriage with iron wheels, approx.
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Antique small signal or noise maker cannon on hand carved wood carriage with iron wheels, approx. 13” overall 5-1/2” wide and 7” tall; brass or bro
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Winchester Model 70 bolt-action target rifle,  .270 WCF cal., 24” heavy round barrel, blue  finish, 297 - Winchester Model 70 bolt-action target rifle, .270 WCF cal., 24” heavy round barrel, blue finish,
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Winchester Model 70 bolt-action target rifle, .270 WCF cal., 24” heavy round barrel, blue finish, jeweled bolt, target stock with checkered steel b
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Bonanza lot of two plastic trays of misc.  pairs of grips, primarily for Colts and Smith  & Wessons,298 - Bonanza lot of two plastic trays of misc. pairs of grips, primarily for Colts and Smith & Wessons,
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Bonanza lot of two plastic trays of misc. pairs of grips, primarily for Colts and Smith & Wessons, mostly pearl, some stag, some ivory, etc. ...
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Colt Bisley Model Single Action revolver, .38  WCF cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case  hardened fini299 - Colt Bisley Model Single Action revolver, .38 WCF cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened fini
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Colt Bisley Model Single Action revolver, .38 WCF cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #181463. T
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1860 Cavalry Officer’s pattern sabre with  etched blade marked “W.H. Horstmann & Sons,  Phila” with 300 - 1860 Cavalry Officer’s pattern sabre with etched blade marked “W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Phila” with
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1860 Cavalry Officer’s pattern sabre with etched blade marked “W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Phila” with Kings Head, Solingen blade stamp. The sword...
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E.J. Churchill Premier XXV self opening side  lock (extra finish) double barrel S x S shot  gun, 12 300a - E.J. Churchill Premier XXV self opening side lock (extra finish) double barrel S x S shot gun, 12
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E.J. Churchill Premier XXV self opening side lock (extra finish) double barrel S x S shot gun, 12 gauge, serial #4682 (see lot #1530 for consecuti
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Belgian DA revolver marked “BRITISH BULL-DOG”  on top strap, .44 cal., 3-1/8” barrel,  nickel finish301 - Belgian DA revolver marked “BRITISH BULL-DOG” on top strap, .44 cal., 3-1/8” barrel, nickel finish
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Belgian DA revolver marked “BRITISH BULL-DOG” on top strap, .44 cal., 3-1/8” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, #20. This gun is in overa
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Scarce and desirable English Webley No. 1 DA  pocket revolver marked “The Pug” with San  Francisco a302 - Scarce and desirable English Webley No. 1 DA pocket revolver marked “The Pug” with San Francisco a
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Scarce and desirable English Webley No. 1 DA pocket revolver marked “The Pug” with San Francisco agent “N. Curry & Bro” marking on the top of...
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Belgian-made DA revolver engraved on the top  strap “THE PACIFIC BULL DOG”, .41 cal.,  2-1/2” barrel303 - Belgian-made DA revolver engraved on the top strap “THE PACIFIC BULL DOG”, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel
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Belgian-made DA revolver engraved on the top strap “THE PACIFIC BULL DOG”, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, #NVSN. Th
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Ruger single-six single action revolver  stainless steel with special limited edition  Roy Rogers mo304 - Ruger single-six single action revolver stainless steel with special limited edition Roy Rogers mo
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Ruger single-six single action revolver stainless steel with special limited edition Roy Rogers motifs and presentation display case #147 of 500.
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Marlin “Safety” Model 1892 lever action  rifle, .32RF cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue  finish, wood s305 - Marlin “Safety” Model 1892 lever action rifle, .32RF cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood s
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Marlin “Safety” Model 1892 lever action rifle, .32RF cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #266594. This gun is in overall very good
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Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown  shotgun, 20 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, full  choke, 28” barrel306 - Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 20 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, full choke, 28” barrel
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Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 20 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, full choke, 28” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #1945530. This gun is
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Winchester Model 9422M XTR lever action  carbine, .22 Win. Mag. cal., 20” barrel, blue  finish, chec307 - Winchester Model 9422M XTR lever action carbine, .22 Win. Mag. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, chec
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Winchester Model 9422M XTR lever action carbine, .22 Win. Mag. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, #F439245. This gun is in overa
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Ducks Unlimited Browning Model 12 pump action  takedown shotgun, 28 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber,  modified308 - Ducks Unlimited Browning Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 28 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, modified
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Ducks Unlimited Browning Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 28 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, modified choke, 26” ventilated rib barrel, blue finish to
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Smith & Wesson Old Model 1-1/2 spur trigger  revolver, .32 cal., 3-1/2” octagon barrel,  blue finish309 - Smith & Wesson Old Model 1-1/2 spur trigger revolver, .32 cal., 3-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish
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Smith & Wesson Old Model 1-1/2 spur trigger revolver, .32 cal., 3-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, rosewood grips, #21310. This gun is in ov...
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Smith & Wesson four-screw hand ejector DA  revolver, .32 Winchester cal., 5” barrel,  nickel finish,310 - Smith & Wesson four-screw hand ejector DA revolver, .32 Winchester cal., 5” barrel, nickel finish,
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Smith & Wesson four-screw hand ejector DA revolver, .32 Winchester cal., 5” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #16538. This gun is in overal...
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Lot of eight pairs of grips for Colt  revolvers including two pair of thick stag  grips for the Colt311 - Lot of eight pairs of grips for Colt revolvers including two pair of thick stag grips for the Colt
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Lot of eight pairs of grips for Colt revolvers including two pair of thick stag grips for the Colt SAA, four pairs of beautiful iridescent pearl gr
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Winchester Texas Sesquicentennial lever  action rifle in 38-55 cal with decorated gold  motifs showi312 - Winchester Texas Sesquicentennial lever action rifle in 38-55 cal with decorated gold motifs showi
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Winchester Texas Sesquicentennial lever action rifle in 38-55 cal with decorated gold motifs showing fancy pioneer scenes, select varnished wood st
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Winchester Special ordered Wrangler 94  trappers length carbine 32 Winchester Special  cal with sele313 - Winchester Special ordered Wrangler 94 trappers length carbine 32 Winchester Special cal with sele
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Winchester Special ordered Wrangler 94 trappers length carbine 32 Winchester Special cal with select fancy wood stock and high gloss factory finish
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Winchester Model 94AE 30-30 lever action  carbine, serial #6478948 limited edition  issued by U.S. h314 - Winchester Model 94AE 30-30 lever action carbine, serial #6478948 limited edition issued by U.S. h
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Winchester Model 94AE 30-30 lever action carbine, serial #6478948 limited edition issued by U.S. historical society, one of only 100 for each state
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Original oil painting on board signed lower  left “T Willis 1885”.  The painting measures  29-1/4” b315 - Original oil painting on board signed lower left “T Willis 1885”. The painting measures 29-1/4” b
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Original oil painting on board signed lower left “T Willis 1885”. The painting measures 29-1/4” by 45-1/2” and portrays a ship wreck with men adri
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Original gouache signed “Reuterdahl  ‘98”portraying the battle of Cardenas Cuba  May 11th 1898 where316 - Original gouache signed “Reuterdahl ‘98”portraying the battle of Cardenas Cuba May 11th 1898 where
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Original gouache signed “Reuterdahl ‘98”portraying the battle of Cardenas Cuba May 11th 1898 where the American torpedo boat Winslow attacked the S
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French mid 18th century Martial pistol  converted from Flintlock to percussion with  brass mounts ty317 - French mid 18th century Martial pistol converted from Flintlock to percussion with brass mounts ty
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French mid 18th century Martial pistol converted from Flintlock to percussion with brass mounts type used by Navy and imported to the U.S. during t
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Central European Horseman's size Military  pistol converted from Flintlock to percussion  and German318 - Central European Horseman's size Military pistol converted from Flintlock to percussion and German
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Central European Horseman's size Military pistol converted from Flintlock to percussion and Germanic in origin but no identifiable marks. T...
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Germanic Flintlock Horseman’s pistol, circa  1760-1790 converted to percussion in the mid  19th cent319 - Germanic Flintlock Horseman’s pistol, circa 1760-1790 converted to percussion in the mid 19th cent
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Germanic Flintlock Horseman’s pistol, circa 1760-1790 converted to percussion in the mid 19th century. The pistol measures 19-1/4” overall with 12
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Bag shaped powder flask for medium sized  pistol circa 1850-1860 with deluxe period  full silver pla320 - Bag shaped powder flask for medium sized pistol circa 1850-1860 with deluxe period full silver pla
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Bag shaped powder flask for medium sized pistol circa 1850-1860 with deluxe period full silver plated finish. The flask measures approx 5-1/4&qu...
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Pair of Ruger super black hawk 44 magnum  caliber single action revolvers in early  production range321 - Pair of Ruger super black hawk 44 magnum caliber single action revolvers in early production range
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Pair of Ruger super black hawk 44 magnum caliber single action revolvers in early production range 7-1/2" barrels, high polished blue finish...
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A pair of Ruger single six single action 22  caliber revolvers with 9-1/2" barrels, blued  finish st322 - A pair of Ruger single six single action 22 caliber revolvers with 9-1/2" barrels, blued finish st
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A pair of Ruger single six single action 22 caliber revolvers with 9-1/2" barrels, blued finish standard wood grips, serial #'s 165262 a...
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Argentine Model 1909 bolt action Military  full length rifle and 7.65 caliber, serial  #B1515 in fin323 - Argentine Model 1909 bolt action Military full length rifle and 7.65 caliber, serial #B1515 in fin
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Argentine Model 1909 bolt action Military full length rifle and 7.65 caliber, serial #B1515 in fine to excellent original condition with pre 1968 i
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Mexican Bowie knife with spear point blade  etched in Spanish, "Remembrance from General  R. Herrero324 - Mexican Bowie knife with spear point blade etched in Spanish, "Remembrance from General R. Herrero
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Mexican Bowie knife with spear point blade etched in Spanish, "Remembrance from General R. Herrero to his dear friend the Senor Don Emelio C...
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Customized Winchester Hi Wall Model 1885  single shot target rifle, .225 Win cal.,  26-1/4” heavy ro325 - Customized Winchester Hi Wall Model 1885 single shot target rifle, .225 Win cal., 26-1/4” heavy ro
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Customized Winchester Hi Wall Model 1885 single shot target rifle, .225 Win cal., 26-1/4” heavy round target barrel, mat black finish, custom targe
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Classic period shortened percussion brass  tacked single shot musket, lock plate dated  1863, .58 ca326 - Classic period shortened percussion brass tacked single shot musket, lock plate dated 1863, .58 ca
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Classic period shortened percussion brass tacked single shot musket, lock plate dated 1863, .58 cal., 23-3/4” barrel, wood stock, butt plate long a
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Winchester Model 9422 XTR lever action  carbine, .22 short, long and LR cal., 20”  barrel, blue fini327 - Winchester Model 9422 XTR lever action carbine, .22 short, long and LR cal., 20” barrel, blue fini
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Winchester Model 9422 XTR lever action carbine, .22 short, long and LR cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, #F448499. This gun is
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Large riker case of U.S. military pins and  patches with several branches of the service  represente328 - Large riker case of U.S. military pins and patches with several branches of the service represente
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Large riker case of U.S. military pins and patches with several branches of the service represented; also a small American flag. Est.: $50-$100.
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Lot of 8 Western movie star promotional  photographs including “Whip” Wilson, Adrian  Booth, Jack Ra329 - Lot of 8 Western movie star promotional photographs including “Whip” Wilson, Adrian Booth, Jack Ra
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Lot of 8 Western movie star promotional photographs including “Whip” Wilson, Adrian Booth, Jack Randall, Richard Crenna and Pernell Roberts. Est.:
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Lot of 17 authentic international police  uniform patches including German, Canadian,  New South Wal330 - Lot of 17 authentic international police uniform patches including German, Canadian, New South Wal
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Lot of 17 authentic international police uniform patches including German, Canadian, New South Wales, Puerto Rico, etc. Est.: $50-$75.
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Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine,  .30-30 Win. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish,  wood stocks, 331 - Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .30-30 Win. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks,
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Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .30-30 Win. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, checkered shotgun butt plate, #2521140. This gun
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Browning A-bolt rifle, 7mm Rem. Mag. cal.,  24-1/2” barrel, blue finish, deluxe checkered  wood stoc332 - Browning A-bolt rifle, 7mm Rem. Mag. cal., 24-1/2” barrel, blue finish, deluxe checkered wood stoc
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Browning A-bolt rifle, 7mm Rem. Mag. cal., 24-1/2” barrel, blue finish, deluxe checkered wood stock, #08774RP117, mounted with a Leupold Vari-X III
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Browning A-Bolt 22 caliber rifle like new in  original box with Belgium mfg mark and  proofs, serial333 - Browning A-Bolt 22 caliber rifle like new in original box with Belgium mfg mark and proofs, serial
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Browning A-Bolt 22 caliber rifle like new in original box with Belgium mfg mark and proofs, serial # 683999X. No evidence of firing since leaving f
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Colt No. 2 41 caliber derringer, serial #370  in good original condition showing a lightly  cleaned 334 - Colt No. 2 41 caliber derringer, serial #370 in good original condition showing a lightly cleaned
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Colt No. 2 41 caliber derringer, serial #370 in good original condition showing a lightly cleaned to gray patina finish with sharp barrel markings.
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Antique powder flask of American style type  found with medium to large frame revolvers  and pistols335 - Antique powder flask of American style type found with medium to large frame revolvers and pistols
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Antique powder flask of American style type found with medium to large frame revolvers and pistols circa 1850-1860's. The flask shows an emb...
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Mid 19th century pewter body shotgun flask  showing embossed decoration of stag in  forest.  The fla336 - Mid 19th century pewter body shotgun flask showing embossed decoration of stag in forest. The fla
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Mid 19th century pewter body shotgun flask showing embossed decoration of stag in forest. The flask measures 7-1/2" from tip to end, shows ...
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English style bag shaped powder flask type  found with small frame Colt revolvers and  English arms 337 - English style bag shaped powder flask type found with small frame Colt revolvers and English arms
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English style bag shaped powder flask type found with small frame Colt revolvers and English arms of the 1850-1860's era. The flask measures...
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Mid 19th century powder flask with embossed  ribbed design, two iron carrying rings, 3  stage screw 338 - Mid 19th century powder flask with embossed ribbed design, two iron carrying rings, 3 stage screw
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Mid 19th century powder flask with embossed ribbed design, two iron carrying rings, 3 stage screw off charger. Good spring measures 8-1/2" ...
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Mid 19th century powder flask with embossed  design showing hanging game, two carrying  rings, 3 sta339 - Mid 19th century powder flask with embossed design showing hanging game, two carrying rings, 3 sta
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Mid 19th century powder flask with embossed design showing hanging game, two carrying rings, 3 stage charger, unmarked. Flask measures 8" fr...
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Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown  shotgun, 16 gauge, 28” barrel, blue finish,  wood stocks, 340 - Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 16 gauge, 28” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks,
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Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 16 gauge, 28” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #852087. This gun is in overall fine to excellent
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French martial single shot pistol by  Chatellerault, Model 1837, .60 cal., 6”  barrel, back action l341 - French martial single shot pistol by Chatellerault, Model 1837, .60 cal., 6” barrel, back action l
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French martial single shot pistol by Chatellerault, Model 1837, .60 cal., 6” barrel, back action lock, brass mountings, wood stock, lanyard ring, s
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Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army spur trigger  revolver, .32 cal., desirable 6” barrel, blue  finish, rosew342 - Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army spur trigger revolver, .32 cal., desirable 6” barrel, blue finish, rosew
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Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army spur trigger revolver, .32 cal., desirable 6” barrel, blue finish, rosewood grips, #15062. This gun is in overall v...
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NO LOT343 - NO LOT
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NO LOT
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U.S. Model 1917 bolt-action rifle by  Winchester, .30 cal., 26-1/2” Winchester  marked barrel with f344 - U.S. Model 1917 bolt-action rifle by Winchester, .30 cal., 26-1/2” Winchester marked barrel with f
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U.S. Model 1917 bolt-action rifle by Winchester, .30 cal., 26-1/2” Winchester marked barrel with flaming bomb inspection and dated 9-18, military b
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