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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Interesting conversion kit for the Mauser  bolt-action rifle in wooden box by Erma in  fine conditio501 - Interesting conversion kit for the Mauser bolt-action rifle in wooden box by Erma in fine conditio
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Interesting conversion kit for the Mauser bolt-action rifle in wooden box by Erma in fine condition with action numbered 2813, German proofed, some
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Sako Model L 57 “The Coltsman” bolt-action  rifle, .243 cal., 22” barrel, blue finish,  checkered wo502 - Sako Model L 57 “The Coltsman” bolt-action rifle, .243 cal., 22” barrel, blue finish, checkered wo
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Sako Model L 57 “The Coltsman” bolt-action rifle, .243 cal., 22” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stock, sling swivel eyelets, #1628 mounted wit
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Winchester Model 1897 Black Diamond “Trap  Gun” pump action, takedown shotgun, 12 gauge,  full choke503 - Winchester Model 1897 Black Diamond “Trap Gun” pump action, takedown shotgun, 12 gauge, full choke
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Winchester Model 1897 Black Diamond “Trap Gun” pump action, takedown shotgun, 12 gauge, full choke, 30” barrel, matted top of receiver and barrel,
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Belgian-made Browning bolt-action rifle,  Belgian proofed, 7mm Rem. Mag. cal., 24-1/2”  barrel, blue504 - Belgian-made Browning bolt-action rifle, Belgian proofed, 7mm Rem. Mag. cal., 24-1/2” barrel, blue
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Belgian-made Browning bolt-action rifle, Belgian proofed, 7mm Rem. Mag. cal., 24-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stock, sling swivel eyele
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Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 New Model 32 rim  fire Single Action revolver with birds head  grip and r505 - Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 New Model 32 rim fire Single Action revolver with birds head grip and r
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Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 New Model 32 rim fire Single Action revolver with birds head grip and rare factory 2-5/8” barrel showing special s...
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Japanese Wakasashi in traditional Samurai  style mountings with iron fittings.  The  blade is unsign506 - Japanese Wakasashi in traditional Samurai style mountings with iron fittings. The blade is unsign
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Japanese Wakasashi in traditional Samurai style mountings with iron fittings. The blade is unsigned measures approx 13”. The blade has been light
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1850 pattern Officer’s sword with blade  etched and marked “W.H. Horstmann & Sons,  Philadelphia” wi507 - 1850 pattern Officer’s sword with blade etched and marked “W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia” wi
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1850 pattern Officer’s sword with blade etched and marked “W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia” with Weyersburg, Solingen King’s head stamp; ...
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Presentation display box for Colt Single  Action Army 4-3/4” barrel, excellent  condition. Est.; $50508 - Presentation display box for Colt Single Action Army 4-3/4” barrel, excellent condition. Est.; $50
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Presentation display box for Colt Single Action Army 4-3/4” barrel, excellent condition. Est.; $50.- $100.
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Forehand & Wadsworth single action 32 caliber  rim fire revolver with 2-1/2" octagon  barrel, spur t509 - Forehand & Wadsworth single action 32 caliber rim fire revolver with 2-1/2" octagon barrel, spur t
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Forehand & Wadsworth single action 32 caliber rim fire revolver with 2-1/2" octagon barrel, spur trigger, nickel plated, engraved, hard ...
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Finley handcrafted Japanese belt buckle with  hinged door showing erotic (shunga) scenes of  man and510 - Finley handcrafted Japanese belt buckle with hinged door showing erotic (shunga) scenes of man and
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Finley handcrafted Japanese belt buckle with hinged door showing erotic (shunga) scenes of man and lady entwined. The work is engraved with copper
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Antique cork screw marked Will & Finck with  marine ivory grip circa about 1860-1880 made  in San Fr511 - Antique cork screw marked Will & Finck with marine ivory grip circa about 1860-1880 made in San Fr
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Antique cork screw marked Will & Finck with marine ivory grip circa about 1860-1880 made in San Francisco by the desirable knife maker. The ...
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Carved 19th to early 20th century ladies  walking stick finely detailed and grip shows  elephant and512 - Carved 19th to early 20th century ladies walking stick finely detailed and grip shows elephant and
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Carved 19th to early 20th century ladies walking stick finely detailed and grip shows elephant and lion. The stick collapses into three pieces by
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Antique cane with carved grip and gold feral  inscribed "D.G. 1883" in period script  letters.  The 513 - Antique cane with carved grip and gold feral inscribed "D.G. 1883" in period script letters. The
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Antique cane with carved grip and gold feral inscribed "D.G. 1883" in period script letters. The tip is horned and the shaft is a ligh...
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Miniature Scottish basket hilt broadsword in  sterling silver by "Garrard & Co. of London"  showing 514 - Miniature Scottish basket hilt broadsword in sterling silver by "Garrard & Co. of London" showing
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Miniature Scottish basket hilt broadsword in sterling silver by "Garrard & Co. of London" showing appointment as goldsmiths and crow...
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Pair of straight razors in their original  fitted case by J.A. Henckels,  94 size with  carved horn 515 - Pair of straight razors in their original fitted case by J.A. Henckels, 94 size with carved horn
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Pair of straight razors in their original fitted case by J.A. Henckels, 94 size with carved horn scales marked "Columbus" on blades. ...
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Framed color print entitled “Old Timers”  showing two white curled horn rams in a  mountain setting,516 - Framed color print entitled “Old Timers” showing two white curled horn rams in a mountain setting,
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Framed color print entitled “Old Timers” showing two white curled horn rams in a mountain setting, approx. 18-1/2” x 14-1/2” (image size) with Alas
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Lot of five original pair of Colt grips all  in very good condition including a pair of  black hard 517 - Lot of five original pair of Colt grips all in very good condition including a pair of black hard
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Lot of five original pair of Colt grips all in very good condition including a pair of black hard rubber checkered grips for a 1908 .25 auto; a pai
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Authentic brass spread eagle powder flask for  pocket model Colt percussion revolvers in  overall ve518 - Authentic brass spread eagle powder flask for pocket model Colt percussion revolvers in overall ve
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Authentic brass spread eagle powder flask for pocket model Colt percussion revolvers in overall very good condition showing a pleasing dark patina;
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U.S.M.C. marked K-Bar military fighting knife  with stacked leather discs grip in overall  very good519 - U.S.M.C. marked K-Bar military fighting knife with stacked leather discs grip in overall very good
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U.S.M.C. marked K-Bar military fighting knife with stacked leather discs grip in overall very good condition; would look great matched up with a co
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Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol. .25 cal.,  2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard  rubber gr520 - Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol. .25 cal., 2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber gr
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Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol. .25 cal., 2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #303089 in Colt factory maroon lined leather
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Colt small frame Lightning pump action rifle,  .22 cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish,  wood stoc521 - Colt small frame Lightning pump action rifle, .22 cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stoc
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Colt small frame Lightning pump action rifle, .22 cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #67999. This gun is in overall very good to f
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Printed lithograph of Calvary Sergeant marked  lower left, copyright by Robert Howard  Russell with 522 - Printed lithograph of Calvary Sergeant marked lower left, copyright by Robert Howard Russell with
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Printed lithograph of Calvary Sergeant marked lower left, copyright by Robert Howard Russell with Frederic Remington signature in block at lower ri
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Antique half stocked plains type percussion  rifle by famous maker Sweitzer, .45 cal., 41”  octagon 523 - Antique half stocked plains type percussion rifle by famous maker Sweitzer, .45 cal., 41” octagon
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Antique half stocked plains type percussion rifle by famous maker Sweitzer, .45 cal., 41” octagon barrel, blue finish, double set triggers (working
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Ithaca Model 37 pump action shotgun, 16  gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, 26” ventilated rib  barrel, blue fin524 - Ithaca Model 37 pump action shotgun, 16 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, 26” ventilated rib barrel, blue fin
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Ithaca Model 37 pump action shotgun, 16 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, 26” ventilated rib barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, #UTL-M37160035. This
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Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, .36  cal., 7-1/2” barrel, small brass trigger  guard varia525 - Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, small brass trigger guard varia
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Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, small brass trigger guard variation, wood grips, #151650. This gun is in overall
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A lot of collectors ammo consisting of (1)  box 38 long, U.S. cartridge full box matching  head stam526 - A lot of collectors ammo consisting of (1) box 38 long, U.S. cartridge full box matching head stam
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A lot of collectors ammo consisting of (1) box 38 long, U.S. cartridge full box matching head stamps. Very good plus, opened. (2) box 32 automatic
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A lot of collector's cartridges (17)  partially full boxes including 44-40 blanks  for Marlin & Colt527 - A lot of collector's cartridges (17) partially full boxes including 44-40 blanks for Marlin & Colt
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A lot of collector's cartridges (17) partially full boxes including 44-40 blanks for Marlin & Colt rifles by Peters, 45 long Colt blanks ...
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A lot of antique powder horns, six total.  Circa late 18th – 19th century, all American  origin, goo528 - A lot of antique powder horns, six total. Circa late 18th – 19th century, all American origin, goo
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A lot of antique powder horns, six total. Circa late 18th – 19th century, all American origin, good to very good condition. Type found with Kentuck
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Original roll dye by American Bank Note  Company for printing labels on cartridge  boxes. The art wo529 - Original roll dye by American Bank Note Company for printing labels on cartridge boxes. The art wo
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Original roll dye by American Bank Note Company for printing labels on cartridge boxes. The art work shows single-action Smith & Wesson new m...
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U.S. Property Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol  by Ithaca, .45 cal., 5” barrel, re-parkerized  finish,530 - U.S. Property Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol by Ithaca, .45 cal., 5” barrel, re-parkerized finish,
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U.S. Property Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol by Ithaca, .45 cal., 5” barrel, re-parkerized finish, checkered maroon plastic grips, #2112462 with mo
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U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Mark I  bolt-action military rifle, cut for Pedersen  device on left sid531 - U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Mark I bolt-action military rifle, cut for Pedersen device on left sid
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U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Mark I bolt-action military rifle, cut for Pedersen device on left side of receiver, military finish, .30-06 cal., 24”
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Full stocked percussion plains type rifle,  approx. .38 cal., 38” octagon barrel, double  set trigge532 - Full stocked percussion plains type rifle, approx. .38 cal., 38” octagon barrel, double set trigge
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Full stocked percussion plains type rifle, approx. .38 cal., 38” octagon barrel, double set trigger, brass mountings, replaced modern wood ramrod w
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U.S. Militia officers sword N.C.O. pattern  circa 1850 showing Roman helmet pommel, cross  guard wit533 - U.S. Militia officers sword N.C.O. pattern circa 1850 showing Roman helmet pommel, cross guard wit
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U.S. Militia officers sword N.C.O. pattern circa 1850 showing Roman helmet pommel, cross guard with union shield, finely etched blade with U.S. at
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Colt Model 1908 25ACP caliber semi-auto  pistol, factory nickel plated, hard rubber  grips, serial #534 - Colt Model 1908 25ACP caliber semi-auto pistol, factory nickel plated, hard rubber grips, serial #
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Colt Model 1908 25ACP caliber semi-auto pistol, factory nickel plated, hard rubber grips, serial #190597. The pistol remains in very good plus to
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Colt New Frontier SAA revolver, .44-40 cal.,  7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  smooth 535 - Colt New Frontier SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, smooth
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Colt New Frontier SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, smooth wood medallion grips, #12037NF in factory wood gr
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Colt 3rd Generation Sheriff’s Model SAA  revolver, .44 Special cal., 3” barrel, blue  and case harde536 - Colt 3rd Generation Sheriff’s Model SAA revolver, .44 Special cal., 3” barrel, blue and case harde
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Colt 3rd Generation Sheriff’s Model SAA revolver, .44 Special cal., 3” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, smooth wood grips, extra .44-40 calib
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Factory cased Belgian-made Browning Medalist  semi-auto target pistol, .22LR cal., 6-3/4”  ventilate537 - Factory cased Belgian-made Browning Medalist semi-auto target pistol, .22LR cal., 6-3/4” ventilate
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Factory cased Belgian-made Browning Medalist semi-auto target pistol, .22LR cal., 6-3/4” ventilated rib barrel, blue finish, deluxe checkered wood
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Winchester model 53 lever-action rifle,  .32-20 caliber, 22” round barrel, button mag,  checkered st538 - Winchester model 53 lever-action rifle, .32-20 caliber, 22” round barrel, button mag, checkered st
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Winchester model 53 lever-action rifle, .32-20 caliber, 22” round barrel, button mag, checkered steel shotgun buttplate which are all standard on t
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17th century left-handed dagger, probably  Italian, four-sided stiletto type blade  measuring 14” ov539 - 17th century left-handed dagger, probably Italian, four-sided stiletto type blade measuring 14” ov
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17th century left-handed dagger, probably Italian, four-sided stiletto type blade measuring 14” overall, blade 9-1/4”. The metal surfaces show heav
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Lot of eight pair of ivory and pearl grips,  mostly for Colt SAA revolvers including two  beautiful 540 - Lot of eight pair of ivory and pearl grips, mostly for Colt SAA revolvers including two beautiful
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Lot of eight pair of ivory and pearl grips, mostly for Colt SAA revolvers including two beautiful iridescent pearl sets of grips in very good to fi
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Lot of eight pairs of grips for Colt  revolvers including four pair of black  checkered hard rubber 541 - Lot of eight pairs of grips for Colt revolvers including four pair of black checkered hard rubber
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Lot of eight pairs of grips for Colt revolvers including four pair of black checkered hard rubber eagle SAA grips in overall good condition (one li
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Spanish style cup hilt rapier circa late 17th  to early 18th century in style of late 17th  to early542 - Spanish style cup hilt rapier circa late 17th to early 18th century in style of late 17th to early
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Spanish style cup hilt rapier circa late 17th to early 18th century in style of late 17th to early 18th century showing nicely worked guard with st
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Revolutionary War Hanger with cast brass hilt  and fluted grip showing small makers  cartouche on bl543 - Revolutionary War Hanger with cast brass hilt and fluted grip showing small makers cartouche on bl
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Revolutionary War Hanger with cast brass hilt and fluted grip showing small makers cartouche on blade in form of a small crown. The blade shows an
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Sako Model 75 Hunter bolt-action rifle, .300  Win. Mag. cal., 24-1/2” barrel, blue finish,  checkere544 - Sako Model 75 Hunter bolt-action rifle, .300 Win. Mag. cal., 24-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkere
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Sako Model 75 Hunter bolt-action rifle, .300 Win. Mag. cal., 24-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stock, sling swivel eyelets, #554787. This
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U.S. M1 Garand semi-auto military rifle by  International Harvester, .30 cal., 24” barrel  marked “S545 - U.S. M1 Garand semi-auto military rifle by International Harvester, .30 cal., 24” barrel marked “S
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U.S. M1 Garand semi-auto military rifle by International Harvester, .30 cal., 24” barrel marked “SA” and dated 9 65 and MD 45; military finish, woo
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AMT 45 auto caliber Hardballer by Galena  Industries special serial #2000-100 made for  Sturgis Moto546 - AMT 45 auto caliber Hardballer by Galena Industries special serial #2000-100 made for Sturgis Moto
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AMT 45 auto caliber Hardballer by Galena Industries special serial #2000-100 made for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in S. Dakota in the year 2000 which
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Winchester Model 94 Lone Star commemorative  30-30 cal, 20” barrel, serial #LS39077.   Excellent to 547 - Winchester Model 94 Lone Star commemorative 30-30 cal, 20” barrel, serial #LS39077. Excellent to
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Winchester Model 94 Lone Star commemorative 30-30 cal, 20” barrel, serial #LS39077. Excellent to new in box with slip cover. Slight handling to p
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Winchester Model 94 Lone Star commemorative,  serial #LS39076 consecutive to last lot with  26” half548 - Winchester Model 94 Lone Star commemorative, serial #LS39076 consecutive to last lot with 26” half
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Winchester Model 94 Lone Star commemorative, serial #LS39076 consecutive to last lot with 26” half round half octagon barrel and matching motifs, e
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Winchester Model 94 lever action Centennial  rifle 30-30 cal, 26” half round half octagon  barrel, h549 - Winchester Model 94 lever action Centennial rifle 30-30 cal, 26” half round half octagon barrel, h
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Winchester Model 94 lever action Centennial rifle 30-30 cal, 26” half round half octagon barrel, high grade limited edition with fancy embellishmen
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German Luger semi-auto pistol, bfy marked and  41 dated, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, military blue  finish,550 - German Luger semi-auto pistol, bfy marked and 41 dated, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, military blue finish,
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German Luger semi-auto pistol, bfy marked and 41 dated, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, military blue finish, checkered wood grips, #6566 y. This gun is in ov
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