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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Marston three (3) shot .22 caliber derringer  with sliding bayonet and factory scroll  engraved. Ser550a - Marston three (3) shot .22 caliber derringer with sliding bayonet and factory scroll engraved. Ser
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Marston three (3) shot .22 caliber derringer with sliding bayonet and factory scroll engraved. Serial #911. The barrel shows 30%-50% blue with cons
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Springfield Model 1855 pistol carbine 58  caliber, 12” barrel with original detachable  shoulder sto550b - Springfield Model 1855 pistol carbine 58 caliber, 12” barrel with original detachable shoulder sto
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Springfield Model 1855 pistol carbine 58 caliber, 12” barrel with original detachable shoulder stock, refer Flayderman’s 6A-051. The gun remains i
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Custom sportsman’s watch featuring Sako  quartz (Japanese movement) with 10 and 24kt  gold cast sect551 - Custom sportsman’s watch featuring Sako quartz (Japanese movement) with 10 and 24kt gold cast sect
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Custom sportsman’s watch featuring Sako quartz (Japanese movement) with 10 and 24kt gold cast sections showing big horn sheep surrounded by gold nu
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Colt U.S. Artillery Model SAA revolver, .45  cal., 5-1/2” cal., blue and case hardened  finish, wood552 - Colt U.S. Artillery Model SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” cal., blue and case hardened finish, wood
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Colt U.S. Artillery Model SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” cal., blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, frame #133882, trigger guard #6087,butt s
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Colt U.S. Artillery Model SAA revolver, .45  cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened  finish, wo553 - Colt U.S. Artillery Model SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wo
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Colt U.S. Artillery Model SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #9386, trigger guard is #54580, backstr
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Colt SAA revolver, .44/40 cal., 7-1/2”  barrel, blue and case hardened finish, raised  carved medall554 - Colt SAA revolver, .44/40 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, raised carved medall
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Colt SAA revolver, .44/40 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, raised carved medallion ivory grips, #172054 with copy of factory let
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Underwood,  .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with  flaming bom555 - U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Underwood, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with flaming bom
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Underwood, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with flaming bomb and dated 11-42, military finish, wood stock, o
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked National  Postal Meter, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked  Underwood with556 - U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked National Postal Meter, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked National Postal Meter, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with flaming bomb and dated 12-42, military finish, f
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Quality HMC,  .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Rock-Ola,  military finis557 - U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Quality HMC, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Rock-Ola, military finis
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Quality HMC, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Rock-Ola, military finish, flat bolt, flip-up two stage rear sight, early
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U.S. Springfield Trapdoor shotgun or  “Forager”, 20 gauge, 30” barrel, wood half  stock, no barrel b558 - U.S. Springfield Trapdoor shotgun or “Forager”, 20 gauge, 30” barrel, wood half stock, no barrel b
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U.S. Springfield Trapdoor shotgun or “Forager”, 20 gauge, 30” barrel, wood half stock, no barrel band or cleaning rod, #40554. This period conversi
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Smith & Wesson 1st Model hand ejector,  32  caliber Double action revolver with 4”  barrel. Blued fi559 - Smith & Wesson 1st Model hand ejector, 32 caliber Double action revolver with 4” barrel. Blued fi
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Smith & Wesson 1st Model hand ejector, 32 caliber Double action revolver with 4” barrel. Blued finish hard rubber grips serial #13685 in ori...
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Factory engraved Browning Renaissance Pocket  Model semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2” barrel,  silver f560 - Factory engraved Browning Renaissance Pocket Model semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2” barrel, silver f
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Factory engraved Browning Renaissance Pocket Model semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2” barrel, silver finish, gold washed trigger, faux pearl grips, #33
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Miniature ½ scale Colt 1851 squareback Navy  revolver with Colt markings serial #641 also  embellish561 - Miniature ½ scale Colt 1851 squareback Navy revolver with Colt markings serial #641 also embellish
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Miniature ½ scale Colt 1851 squareback Navy revolver with Colt markings serial #641 also embellished with United States Navy markings and pr...
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Miniature ½ scale percussion Pearson  prototype Paterson 5 shot revolver with  sliding bayonet and i562 - Miniature ½ scale percussion Pearson prototype Paterson 5 shot revolver with sliding bayonet and i
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Miniature ½ scale percussion Pearson prototype Paterson 5 shot revolver with sliding bayonet and ivory grips cased with accessories marked “...
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Miniature ½ scale percussion squareback Colt  Navy case with accessories, serial # 439,  marked “Ube563 - Miniature ½ scale percussion squareback Colt Navy case with accessories, serial # 439, marked “Ube
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Miniature ½ scale percussion squareback Colt Navy case with accessories, serial # 439, marked “Uberti,” Italy. Condition is excellent. Est.;...
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Colt Government Model 1911 semi-auto pistol,  .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered  wood grip564 - Colt Government Model 1911 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grip
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Colt Government Model 1911 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, two-tone magazine, #C13610. This gun is in ove
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German Luger semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4”  barrel, “G” and “S/42” marked, military blue  finish, c565 - German Luger semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, “G” and “S/42” marked, military blue finish, c
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German Luger semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, “G” and “S/42” marked, military blue finish, checkered wood grips, #8009a. This gun is in overa
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Colt Model 1860 Army percussion revolver, .44  cal., 8” barrel, blue and case hardened  finish, wood566 - Colt Model 1860 Army percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood
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Colt Model 1860 Army percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, martially inspected, #45134. This early ’
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Spanish blunderbuss with miquelet lock, brass  cannon barrel, brass mountings, wood stock,  coat-of-567 - Spanish blunderbuss with miquelet lock, brass cannon barrel, brass mountings, wood stock, coat-of-
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Spanish blunderbuss with miquelet lock, brass cannon barrel, brass mountings, wood stock, coat-of-arms on trigger guard and barrel; 32” overall wit
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Mid 17th century blunderbuss pistol signed  Mariano on barrel of Italian origin. Iron  mounted, full568 - Mid 17th century blunderbuss pistol signed Mariano on barrel of Italian origin. Iron mounted, full
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Mid 17th century blunderbuss pistol signed Mariano on barrel of Italian origin. Iron mounted, full stocked, barrel measures 8-1/4”. Pistol is 16” o
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Early flintlock trade gun, barrel marked  “London” with “WK” maker’s mark, brass mounts  with scroll569 - Early flintlock trade gun, barrel marked “London” with “WK” maker’s mark, brass mounts with scroll
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Early flintlock trade gun, barrel marked “London” with “WK” maker’s mark, brass mounts with scroll sideplate, simple tulips engraved on lock. The g
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Spencer military rifle, magazine fed thru the  butt stock, .52 cal., 30” barrel, brown  patina finis571 - Spencer military rifle, magazine fed thru the butt stock, .52 cal., 30” barrel, brown patina finis
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Spencer military rifle, magazine fed thru the butt stock, .52 cal., 30” barrel, brown patina finish, wood stocks, three barrel bands, sling swivels
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British Bull Dog DA revolver, .41 cal.,  2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood  grips, #NVSN.572 - British Bull Dog DA revolver, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, #NVSN.
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British Bull Dog DA revolver, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, #NVSN. This gun is in overall good condition showing a
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Bull Dog DA revolver inscribed on top strap  “BRITISH BULL DOG”, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel,  nickel fi573 - Bull Dog DA revolver inscribed on top strap “BRITISH BULL DOG”, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel fi
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Bull Dog DA revolver inscribed on top strap “BRITISH BULL DOG”, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, #NVSN. This gun is in
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Large English Webley DA revolver, massive .50  cal., 3” barrel, nickel finish, lanyard  ring, checke574 - Large English Webley DA revolver, massive .50 cal., 3” barrel, nickel finish, lanyard ring, checke
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Large English Webley DA revolver, massive .50 cal., 3” barrel, nickel finish, lanyard ring, checkered wood grips, agent marked “Liddle & Kaed...
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American Milwaukee style percussion Shutzen  rifle, silver mounted with select walnut  stocks, circa575 - American Milwaukee style percussion Shutzen rifle, silver mounted with select walnut stocks, circa
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American Milwaukee style percussion Shutzen rifle, silver mounted with select walnut stocks, circa about 1850-1870. The rifle is unsigned but of h
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Tiger stripe maple percussion heavy barrel  half-stock percussion rifle, .60 cal., 34”  octagon barr575a - Tiger stripe maple percussion heavy barrel half-stock percussion rifle, .60 cal., 34” octagon barr
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Tiger stripe maple percussion heavy barrel half-stock percussion rifle, .60 cal., 34” octagon barrel measuring 1” in diameter, beautiful brass patc
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Pennsylvania/Kentucky full stock flintlock  rifle, dated 1823 on the top barrel flat and  inscribed 575b - Pennsylvania/Kentucky full stock flintlock rifle, dated 1823 on the top barrel flat and inscribed
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Pennsylvania/Kentucky full stock flintlock rifle, dated 1823 on the top barrel flat and inscribed “Jacob Hilton and Son for P. P. Mora”; 61” overal
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Scarce “Rocky Mountain Steel”-mounted  flintlock full stocked rifle, .50 cal.,  46-1/2” octagon barr575c - Scarce “Rocky Mountain Steel”-mounted flintlock full stocked rifle, .50 cal., 46-1/2” octagon barr
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Scarce “Rocky Mountain Steel”-mounted flintlock full stocked rifle, .50 cal., 46-1/2” octagon barrel, tiger striped wood stock with lockplate mark
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2" barrel,  re-done nickel finish with later New York  style engrav577 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2" barrel, re-done nickel finish with later New York style engrav
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2" barrel, re-done nickel finish with later New York style engraving patterns, re-stamped serial numbers, b...
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Colt SAA revolver with U.S. marked frame  #5614 (within the “Custer” 7th Cavalry range)  that in our578 - Colt SAA revolver with U.S. marked frame #5614 (within the “Custer” 7th Cavalry range) that in our
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Colt SAA revolver with U.S. marked frame #5614 (within the “Custer” 7th Cavalry range) that in our opinion had originally been converted into an Ar
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U.S. “Mississippi” type percussion rifle with  brass mountings and patchbox, by E. Whitney  with loc579 - U.S. “Mississippi” type percussion rifle with brass mountings and patchbox, by E. Whitney with loc
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U.S. “Mississippi” type percussion rifle with brass mountings and patchbox, by E. Whitney with lock plate dated 1854, .60 cal., 33” barrel, brown f
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Sharps cartridge conversion SRC, .50 cal.,  22” barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  wood stocks,580 - Sharps cartridge conversion SRC, .50 cal., 22” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks,
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Sharps cartridge conversion SRC, .50 cal., 22” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, #67418. This gun is in overall very good to near
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Pre-War Smith & Wesson 38/44 heavy duty 38  special caliber D.A. revolver on 44 size  frame, 5 screw581 - Pre-War Smith & Wesson 38/44 heavy duty 38 special caliber D.A. revolver on 44 size frame, 5 screw
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Pre-War Smith & Wesson 38/44 heavy duty 38 special caliber D.A. revolver on 44 size frame, 5 screw early production, 5” barrel, fully and fin...
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Composite 17th century swept hilt rapier in  Germanic style with shell design pommel  matching to gu582 - Composite 17th century swept hilt rapier in Germanic style with shell design pommel matching to gu
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Composite 17th century swept hilt rapier in Germanic style with shell design pommel matching to guard and period blade. The sword measures 42” over
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Attractive Victorian era rapier in 17th  century style with fancy cast mounts and  Damascus pattern 583 - Attractive Victorian era rapier in 17th century style with fancy cast mounts and Damascus pattern
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Attractive Victorian era rapier in 17th century style with fancy cast mounts and Damascus pattern blade all of high quality and attractive. The swo
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P.O. Ackley customized Winchester Model 1892  lever action short rifle, .357 Magnum cal.,  16” round584 - P.O. Ackley customized Winchester Model 1892 lever action short rifle, .357 Magnum cal., 16” round
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P.O. Ackley customized Winchester Model 1892 lever action short rifle, .357 Magnum cal., 16” round barrel, blue finish, scroll engraving with weste
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Winchester Model 61 pump action rifle, .22  WRF cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish,  wood stock, 585 - Winchester Model 61 pump action rifle, .22 WRF cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stock,
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Winchester Model 61 pump action rifle, .22 WRF cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stock, #2876. This gun is in overall excellent condition
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown  shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke,  26” barrel, 586 - Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke, 26” barrel,
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke, 26” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #10673. This gun is in
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Smith & Wesson 22/32 Bekeart Model double  action revolver 6” barrel, target sights,  checkered wood587 - Smith & Wesson 22/32 Bekeart Model double action revolver 6” barrel, target sights, checkered wood
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Smith & Wesson 22/32 Bekeart Model double action revolver 6” barrel, target sights, checkered wood, factory extended grips in original box se...
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A scarce and desirable Smith & Wesson Model  K38 Combat masterpiece with U.S.A.F. markings  on left 588 - A scarce and desirable Smith & Wesson Model K38 Combat masterpiece with U.S.A.F. markings on left
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A scarce and desirable Smith & Wesson Model K38 Combat masterpiece with U.S.A.F. markings on left side of frame and original Military holster...
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Colt Delta Elite first edition stainless 10mm  caliber semi auto pistol with medallion  grips, seria589 - Colt Delta Elite first edition stainless 10mm caliber semi auto pistol with medallion grips, seria
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Colt Delta Elite first edition stainless 10mm caliber semi auto pistol with medallion grips, serial # 10SS0001 formerly in Colt factory archive col
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Colt single-action Army revolver 44-40 cal.  7-1/2” barrel, western style scroll engraved,  nickel p590 - Colt single-action Army revolver 44-40 cal. 7-1/2” barrel, western style scroll engraved, nickel p
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Colt single-action Army revolver 44-40 cal. 7-1/2” barrel, western style scroll engraved, nickel plated, stag grips #78185. The barrel shows a res
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High quality Renato Menegon O/U double rifle,  Waldberg Model, 7.65R mm cal., 24” barrels,  blue and591 - High quality Renato Menegon O/U double rifle, Waldberg Model, 7.65R mm cal., 24” barrels, blue and
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High quality Renato Menegon O/U double rifle, Waldberg Model, 7.65R mm cal., 24” barrels, blue and case hardened finish, checkered deluxe wood stoc
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Winchester Model 1885 high wall single shot  rifle, .38 WCF cal., 30” half round/half  octagon barre592 - Winchester Model 1885 high wall single shot rifle, .38 WCF cal., 30” half round/half octagon barre
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Winchester Model 1885 high wall single shot rifle, .38 WCF cal., 30” half round/half octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, #6
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German Luger semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4”  barrel, S/42 marked toggle, 1936 dated, blue  finish, c593 - German Luger semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, S/42 marked toggle, 1936 dated, blue finish, c
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German Luger semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, S/42 marked toggle, 1936 dated, blue finish, checkered wood grips, 8873 h; with leather flap ho
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Franz Merkel Zella Mehlis addressed O/U  combination rifle shotgun showing U.A./Z  markings with eag595 - Franz Merkel Zella Mehlis addressed O/U combination rifle shotgun showing U.A./Z markings with eag
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Franz Merkel Zella Mehlis addressed O/U combination rifle shotgun showing U.A./Z markings with eagle over “N” proofs., serial #7650. The barrels m
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