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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19th century assemblage of associated musket  and pistol parts possibly rural American. The  pistol 451 - 19th century assemblage of associated musket and pistol parts possibly rural American. The pistol
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19th century assemblage of associated musket and pistol parts possibly rural American. The pistol measures 16” overall with a 9 ¼” barrel of...
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American percussion pepperbox pistol marked  “Marston & Knox” 31 cal, 6 shot with 2-3/8”  barrel gro452 - American percussion pepperbox pistol marked “Marston & Knox” 31 cal, 6 shot with 2-3/8” barrel gro
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American percussion pepperbox pistol marked “Marston & Knox” 31 cal, 6 shot with 2-3/8” barrel group. Gray patina finish, light to slightly ...
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Winchester Model 1894 SRC, .30 WCF cal.,  barrel reduced to 19-1/2” (nickel steel  marked) barrel, w453 - Winchester Model 1894 SRC, .30 WCF cal., barrel reduced to 19-1/2” (nickel steel marked) barrel, w
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Winchester Model 1894 SRC, .30 WCF cal., barrel reduced to 19-1/2” (nickel steel marked) barrel, wood stocks, #458258. This gun is in overall good
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Armsport Model 2400GP, 10 gauge O/U shotgun  with 32” barrels, vent rib, double triggers,  standard 454 - Armsport Model 2400GP, 10 gauge O/U shotgun with 32” barrels, vent rib, double triggers, standard
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Armsport Model 2400GP, 10 gauge O/U shotgun with 32” barrels, vent rib, double triggers, standard extractors, serial #PS97812. Fine to excellent c
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Finely carved grip for Kriss showing figure  of deity.  The grip portion measures 4-3/4"  the metal 455 - Finely carved grip for Kriss showing figure of deity. The grip portion measures 4-3/4" the metal
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Finely carved grip for Kriss showing figure of deity. The grip portion measures 4-3/4" the metal blade removed long ago. 19th century or ea...
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Early Kaskara long sword and decorative  leather scabbard, trimmed in brass mounting,  from the Suda456 - Early Kaskara long sword and decorative leather scabbard, trimmed in brass mounting, from the Suda
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Early Kaskara long sword and decorative leather scabbard, trimmed in brass mounting, from the Sudan, with leather and woven hanger, approx. 37” ove
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Sudanese Kaskara long sword with leather  sheath displaying decorative flaps; sword is  approx. 40” 457 - Sudanese Kaskara long sword with leather sheath displaying decorative flaps; sword is approx. 40”
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Sudanese Kaskara long sword with leather sheath displaying decorative flaps; sword is approx. 40” overall with an approx. 35-1/2” blade, overall un
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Large Victorian era rapier, approx. 51”  overall with an approx. 41” blade, wire  wrapped grip with 458 - Large Victorian era rapier, approx. 51” overall with an approx. 41” blade, wire wrapped grip with
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Large Victorian era rapier, approx. 51” overall with an approx. 41” blade, wire wrapped grip with open style basket guard and fluted pommel; showin
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Lot of two original handwritten letters from  a J. I. Eaton to his father, both from  Tombstone, A.T459 - Lot of two original handwritten letters from a J. I. Eaton to his father, both from Tombstone, A.T
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Lot of two original handwritten letters from a J. I. Eaton to his father, both from Tombstone, A.T. and dated April 30th, 1880 and Sept. 30, 1880;
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Lot of approx. 40 various collectible  advertisers, flyers, pamphlets, and  gun-related materials in460 - Lot of approx. 40 various collectible advertisers, flyers, pamphlets, and gun-related materials in
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Lot of approx. 40 various collectible advertisers, flyers, pamphlets, and gun-related materials including documents related to many different maker
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Lot of several dozen gun, gun accessory and  sporting goods advertisers, flyers,  pamphlets, instruc461 - Lot of several dozen gun, gun accessory and sporting goods advertisers, flyers, pamphlets, instruc
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Lot of several dozen gun, gun accessory and sporting goods advertisers, flyers, pamphlets, instructions, etc. including a wealth of information on
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Lot of approx. three dozen advertisers,  pamphlets, flyers, instructions and  gun-related magazines 462 - Lot of approx. three dozen advertisers, pamphlets, flyers, instructions and gun-related magazines
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Lot of approx. three dozen advertisers, pamphlets, flyers, instructions and gun-related magazines including Akah Waffen Munitions, David T. Abercro
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Leather “mutton leg” shotgun case with fleece  lining in overall good condition showing  some scuffi463 - Leather “mutton leg” shotgun case with fleece lining in overall good condition showing some scuffi
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Leather “mutton leg” shotgun case with fleece lining in overall good condition showing some scuffing and wear from carry and storage. Est.: $50-$
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Harrington & Richardson concealed hammer DA  revolver, .32 S&W cal., 3” barrel, nickel  finish, chec464 - Harrington & Richardson concealed hammer DA revolver, .32 S&W cal., 3” barrel, nickel finish, chec
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Harrington & Richardson concealed hammer DA revolver, .32 S&W cal., 3” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #206358....
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Iver-Johnson DA revolver, .32 cal., 3”  barrel, blue finish, checkered owl’s head  black hard rubber465 - Iver-Johnson DA revolver, .32 cal., 3” barrel, blue finish, checkered owl’s head black hard rubber
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Iver-Johnson DA revolver, .32 cal., 3” barrel, blue finish, checkered owl’s head black hard rubber grips, #7779. This gun is in overall fine condit
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Lot of (3) Cold War era Russian daggers, one  Navy with hangers serial numbered blade,  maker marked466 - Lot of (3) Cold War era Russian daggers, one Navy with hangers serial numbered blade, maker marked
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Lot of (3) Cold War era Russian daggers, one Navy with hangers serial numbered blade, maker marked and dated 1957 in near fine condition. One Air
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Russian Naval Officers dagger with scabbard  belt and hanger, very good to near fine  condition with467 - Russian Naval Officers dagger with scabbard belt and hanger, very good to near fine condition with
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Russian Naval Officers dagger with scabbard belt and hanger, very good to near fine condition with excellent blade. Cold war era. Est.;$250-$500.
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Small box of collectible ammunition including  an old Kynoch .450 box of ammo, a partial  box of .38468 - Small box of collectible ammunition including an old Kynoch .450 box of ammo, a partial box of .38
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Small box of collectible ammunition including an old Kynoch .450 box of ammo, a partial box of .38-56-255 by Peters for Winchester & Marlin w...
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Bonanza lot of collectibles from an old  estate including a set of Clay-Adams Co.,  N.Y. portable go469 - Bonanza lot of collectibles from an old estate including a set of Clay-Adams Co., N.Y. portable go
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Bonanza lot of collectibles from an old estate including a set of Clay-Adams Co., N.Y. portable gold scales in wood carry case missing two weights;
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Lot of approx. 15 misc. folder and pocket  knives and older dagger; plus five pearl  handled Univers470 - Lot of approx. 15 misc. folder and pocket knives and older dagger; plus five pearl handled Univers
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Lot of approx. 15 misc. folder and pocket knives and older dagger; plus five pearl handled Universal small clip point knives each approx. 6” overal
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British Miner’s and Sapper’s sword with brass  mounted leather sheath, approx. 28-1/2”  overall with471 - British Miner’s and Sapper’s sword with brass mounted leather sheath, approx. 28-1/2” overall with
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British Miner’s and Sapper’s sword with brass mounted leather sheath, approx. 28-1/2” overall with an approx. 22-1/2” sawback blade marked “Moll” a
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Eagle Arms Co. 30 cal revolver in fine  original condition blued finish brass frame  rose wood grips472 - Eagle Arms Co. 30 cal revolver in fine original condition blued finish brass frame rose wood grips
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Eagle Arms Co. 30 cal revolver in fine original condition blued finish brass frame rose wood grips serial #1612. The barrel and cylinder show 80-9
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Winchester Model 12 Featherweight pump action  shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Modified  choke, 2473 - Winchester Model 12 Featherweight pump action shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Modified choke, 2
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Winchester Model 12 Featherweight pump action shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Modified choke, 28” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #1820603F. T
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Remington “The Sportsman” Model semi-auto  shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, full  choke, 28” barre474 - Remington “The Sportsman” Model semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, full choke, 28” barre
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Remington “The Sportsman” Model semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, full choke, 28” barrel, quality old re-blued finish, checkered wood st
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Oversized hardback book of Kurz & Allison  color prints of the Battles of the Civil War  in overall 475 - Oversized hardback book of Kurz & Allison color prints of the Battles of the Civil War in overall
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Oversized hardback book of Kurz & Allison color prints of the Battles of the Civil War in overall fine condition; many collectors and Civil W...
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Schoellkopf “Jumbo” brand tooled leather  scabbard for a bolt-action rifle in overall  very good + c476 - Schoellkopf “Jumbo” brand tooled leather scabbard for a bolt-action rifle in overall very good + c
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Schoellkopf “Jumbo” brand tooled leather scabbard for a bolt-action rifle in overall very good + condition made of heavy leather with attaching str
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Smith & Wesson Second Model DA top break  revolver, .38 cal., 3-1/4” barrel, old  re-nickeled finish477 - Smith & Wesson Second Model DA top break revolver, .38 cal., 3-1/4” barrel, old re-nickeled finish
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Smith & Wesson Second Model DA top break revolver, .38 cal., 3-1/4” barrel, old re-nickeled finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #11349...
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U.S. Trench Knife with D guard and wood grip  retaining its original scabbard marked “L.F.&  C 1917”478 - U.S. Trench Knife with D guard and wood grip retaining its original scabbard marked “L.F.& C 1917”
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U.S. Trench Knife with D guard and wood grip retaining its original scabbard marked “L.F.& C 1917” with large U.S. the condition is good with...
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WW1 era Trench Knife with D guard and  serrated cast Bakelite grip and original  scabbard.  Very goo479 - WW1 era Trench Knife with D guard and serrated cast Bakelite grip and original scabbard. Very goo
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WW1 era Trench Knife with D guard and serrated cast Bakelite grip and original scabbard. Very good to near fine condition, no makers marks or Gov’
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L.C. Smith by Hunter Arms Co. Field Grade SxS  hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrels,  blue and 480 - L.C. Smith by Hunter Arms Co. Field Grade SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrels, blue and
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L.C. Smith by Hunter Arms Co. Field Grade SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrels, blue and case hardened finish, checkered wood stocks, doub
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Navajo crystal design trading post geometric  woven rug, approx. 78” x 42” in overall very  good con481 - Navajo crystal design trading post geometric woven rug, approx. 78” x 42” in overall very good con
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Navajo crystal design trading post geometric woven rug, approx. 78” x 42” in overall very good condition, circa 1920’s, in grey, white, orange, red
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Elaborate Navajo woven tapestry quality red,  grey, white and black designed rug  with a  sacred Kok482 - Elaborate Navajo woven tapestry quality red, grey, white and black designed rug with a sacred Kok
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Elaborate Navajo woven tapestry quality red, grey, white and black designed rug with a sacred Kokopelli figure in center of piece, approx. 47” x 3
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Remington Model 1100 Skeet semi-auto shotgun,  12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, 25-1/2” ventilated  rib bar483 - Remington Model 1100 Skeet semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, 25-1/2” ventilated rib bar
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Remington Model 1100 Skeet semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, 25-1/2” ventilated rib barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, #L530166
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Color promotional photo of legendary actor  John Wayne from the “McQ” motion picture,  approx. 7” x 484 - Color promotional photo of legendary actor John Wayne from the “McQ” motion picture, approx. 7” x
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Color promotional photo of legendary actor John Wayne from the “McQ” motion picture, approx. 7” x 11”; sold previously in 2007, from the estate of
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Brass anchor and lever attached by chain used  aboard John Wayne’s yacht “The Wild Goose”  and gifte485 - Brass anchor and lever attached by chain used aboard John Wayne’s yacht “The Wild Goose” and gifte
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Brass anchor and lever attached by chain used aboard John Wayne’s yacht “The Wild Goose” and gifted by him to his writer and employee of Batjac Cor
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Smith & Wesson Model 1902 U.S. Navy DA  revolver, .38 Mil. cal., 6” barrel, old  re-blued finish, ch486 - Smith & Wesson Model 1902 U.S. Navy DA revolver, .38 Mil. cal., 6” barrel, old re-blued finish, ch
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Smith & Wesson Model 1902 U.S. Navy DA revolver, .38 Mil. cal., 6” barrel, old re-blued finish, checkered wood grips, #25546. This gun is in ...
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Great lot of 4 antique pocket watches with  chains including a Waltham open face coin  silver case w487 - Great lot of 4 antique pocket watches with chains including a Waltham open face coin silver case w
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Great lot of 4 antique pocket watches with chains including a Waltham open face coin silver case with engraved back cover; intricate watch chain (n
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Very rare full box of Winchester .44 COLT  cartridges, green label on box with complete  end labels,488 - Very rare full box of Winchester .44 COLT cartridges, green label on box with complete end labels,
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Very rare full box of Winchester .44 COLT cartridges, green label on box with complete end labels, in overall very good condition with just some sl
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Lot of five boxes of collectible rifle  cartridges including a box of Remington-UMC  .45-90 caliber 489 - Lot of five boxes of collectible rifle cartridges including a box of Remington-UMC .45-90 caliber
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Lot of five boxes of collectible rifle cartridges including a box of Remington-UMC .45-90 caliber for Winchester and Marlin in very good to fine co
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Very desirable full box of 50 Winchester .44  Flat Rim Fire cartridges, green label, box is  in over490 - Very desirable full box of 50 Winchester .44 Flat Rim Fire cartridges, green label, box is in over
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Very desirable full box of 50 Winchester .44 Flat Rim Fire cartridges, green label, box is in overall very good condition with a small piece of the
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Victorian era rapier with fancy basket guard,  turned wire wrapped style grip, decorative  globe pom491 - Victorian era rapier with fancy basket guard, turned wire wrapped style grip, decorative globe pom
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Victorian era rapier with fancy basket guard, turned wire wrapped style grip, decorative globe pommel, approx. 50” overall with an approx. 43” blad
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Composite rapier made up of 17th and 19th  century parts showing an approx. 31-1/2”  blade, pierced 492 - Composite rapier made up of 17th and 19th century parts showing an approx. 31-1/2” blade, pierced
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Composite rapier made up of 17th and 19th century parts showing an approx. 31-1/2” blade, pierced basket guard, carved wood grip and iron pommel; n
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Left-handed relic period dagger with older  replaced wood grip, approx. 16” overall with  an approx.493 - Left-handed relic period dagger with older replaced wood grip, approx. 16” overall with an approx.
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Left-handed relic period dagger with older replaced wood grip, approx. 16” overall with an approx. 11” blade that shows touch marks on both sides o
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Carved powder horn of contemporary era in  18th century style showing British Nat'l  crest and map o494 - Carved powder horn of contemporary era in 18th century style showing British Nat'l crest and map o
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Carved powder horn of contemporary era in 18th century style showing British Nat'l crest and map on back. The horn is of generous proportion...
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Contemporary made in last fifty years wheel  lock style powder horn showing carved and  inked portra495 - Contemporary made in last fifty years wheel lock style powder horn showing carved and inked portra
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Contemporary made in last fifty years wheel lock style powder horn showing carved and inked portrait of Saxon Elector with his title carved on reve
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Antique all brass American style powder flask  with adjustable spout which is hand engraved  with ca496 - Antique all brass American style powder flask with adjustable spout which is hand engraved with ca
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Antique all brass American style powder flask with adjustable spout which is hand engraved with calibrations in drams and grains. Top hand engrave
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Bag shaped European powder flask probably  French circa about 1790-1820.  The flask  measures 5-3/4"497 - Bag shaped European powder flask probably French circa about 1790-1820. The flask measures 5-3/4"
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Bag shaped European powder flask probably French circa about 1790-1820. The flask measures 5-3/4" from tip to end and has a simple push mec...
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Oil painting on canvas signed lower right  David Chapple. The painting measures  19-1/4”x15” and is 498 - Oil painting on canvas signed lower right David Chapple. The painting measures 19-1/4”x15” and is
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Oil painting on canvas signed lower right David Chapple. The painting measures 19-1/4”x15” and is in excellent to mint condition, beautifully frame
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Original watercolor on paper signed lower  left Garcia. Measures approximately  10”x13-1/2” excellen499 - Original watercolor on paper signed lower left Garcia. Measures approximately 10”x13-1/2” excellen
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Original watercolor on paper signed lower left Garcia. Measures approximately 10”x13-1/2” excellent condition freshly framed and matted. Well known
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Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .32  W.S. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood  stocks, #12500 - Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .32 W.S. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #12
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Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .32 W.S. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #1272588. This gun is in overall fine condition show
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