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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Fine custom rifle on Model 30 Remington  Express action made by Abe & Van Horn of Los  Angeles, CA i596 - Fine custom rifle on Model 30 Remington Express action made by Abe & Van Horn of Los Angeles, CA i
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Fine custom rifle on Model 30 Remington Express action made by Abe & Van Horn of Los Angeles, CA in 460 Guns and Ammo express caliber on spec...
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An original watercolor on paper signed David  Hagerbaumer, lower left, measures approx. 13”  x 18-1/597 - An original watercolor on paper signed David Hagerbaumer, lower left, measures approx. 13” x 18-1/
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An original watercolor on paper signed David Hagerbaumer, lower left, measures approx. 13” x 18-1/4”; condition is excellent; possibly the most rec
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Limited edition Wildlife print hand signed  lower right Eric Forlee. The print  approximately 17-1/2598 - Limited edition Wildlife print hand signed lower right Eric Forlee. The print approximately 17-1/2
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Limited edition Wildlife print hand signed lower right Eric Forlee. The print approximately 17-1/2”x25-1/2” nicely framed and matted showing subjec
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Early-to-mid 20th century Japanese bronze of  lion measuring approx. 12” in height by  21-1/2” showi599 - Early-to-mid 20th century Japanese bronze of lion measuring approx. 12” in height by 21-1/2” showi
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Early-to-mid 20th century Japanese bronze of lion measuring approx. 12” in height by 21-1/2” showing glass eyes and fine finish; there is a three c
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Desirable early U.S. Springfield Model 1873  Trapdoor saddle ring carbine, .45-70 cal.,  22” barrel,600 - Desirable early U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor saddle ring carbine, .45-70 cal., 22” barrel,
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Desirable early U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor saddle ring carbine, .45-70 cal., 22” barrel, blue finish, correct wood half stock with no cle
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E.J. Churchill Premier XXV grade double  barrel S x S full side lock 12 gauge shotgun  with luggage 600a - E.J. Churchill Premier XXV grade double barrel S x S full side lock 12 gauge shotgun with luggage
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E.J. Churchill Premier XXV grade double barrel S x S full side lock 12 gauge shotgun with luggage case and canvas cover, serial #4324. The gun sho
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E.J. Churchill "The Premier Quality" full  side lock, 12 gauge, S x S shotgun showing  30" barrels, 600b - E.J. Churchill "The Premier Quality" full side lock, 12 gauge, S x S shotgun showing 30" barrels,
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E.J. Churchill "The Premier Quality" full side lock, 12 gauge, S x S shotgun showing 30" barrels, double triggers, auto ejectors a...
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Belgian Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade 28  gauge, O/U shotgun with 28” barrels, choked  Improved C601 - Belgian Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade 28 gauge, O/U shotgun with 28” barrels, choked Improved C
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Belgian Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade 28 gauge, O/U shotgun with 28” barrels, choked Improved Cylinder over Modified; single trigger, auto eject
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Browning Special Presentation Series One of  Five Hundred (#270 in series) American  Mallard ANAS PL602 - Browning Special Presentation Series One of Five Hundred (#270 in series) American Mallard ANAS PL
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Browning Special Presentation Series One of Five Hundred (#270 in series) American Mallard ANAS PLATRYHYNCHOS inlaid in gold on bottom of frame wit
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Lot of Colt Snake Eyes 357 magnum double  action revolvers, 2-1/2” barrels, serial #’s  001EYES & EY603 - Lot of Colt Snake Eyes 357 magnum double action revolvers, 2-1/2” barrels, serial #’s 001EYES & EY
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Lot of Colt Snake Eyes 357 magnum double action revolvers, 2-1/2” barrels, serial #’s 001EYES & EYES001 in blue finish and polished stainless...
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Lot of Colt Snakes Eyes 357 magnum double  action revolvers, 2-1/2” barrels, serial #’d  EYES002 in 604 - Lot of Colt Snakes Eyes 357 magnum double action revolvers, 2-1/2” barrels, serial #’d EYES002 in
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Lot of Colt Snakes Eyes 357 magnum double action revolvers, 2-1/2” barrels, serial #’d EYES002 in blue finish with composite grips showing dice and
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Interesting Colt Pocket Navy 36 cal  percussion revolver, 4-1/2” barrel exhibition  quality bank not605 - Interesting Colt Pocket Navy 36 cal percussion revolver, 4-1/2” barrel exhibition quality bank not
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Interesting Colt Pocket Navy 36 cal percussion revolver, 4-1/2” barrel exhibition quality bank note scroll engraved, barrel marked “L. HOLLIS &am...
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Hard to find gorgeous 14 karat yellow gold  ladies Mobe Pearl ring/necklace and earring  ensemble. B605a - Hard to find gorgeous 14 karat yellow gold ladies Mobe Pearl ring/necklace and earring ensemble. B
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Hard to find gorgeous 14 karat yellow gold ladies Mobe Pearl ring/necklace and earring ensemble. Bezel set with four fine rose pink color Mobe pear
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Fine quality custom rifle on 98 Mauser action  in 9.3 x 64 Breneke caliber showing finest  quality f606 - Fine quality custom rifle on 98 Mauser action in 9.3 x 64 Breneke caliber showing finest quality f
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Fine quality custom rifle on 98 Mauser action in 9.3 x 64 Breneke caliber showing finest quality features and workmanship but unsigned. The rifle
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Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army 32 cal rim fire  period scroll engraved, serial #11384, gray  patina finis607 - Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army 32 cal rim fire period scroll engraved, serial #11384, gray patina finis
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Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army 32 cal rim fire period scroll engraved, serial #11384, gray patina finish, rosewood grips. This Civil War era S&am...
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English Tranter style percussion revolver  circa 1850-1860’s of pocket size with no mfg  or agents n608 - English Tranter style percussion revolver circa 1850-1860’s of pocket size with no mfg or agents n
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English Tranter style percussion revolver circa 1850-1860’s of pocket size with no mfg or agents name, British proofed with “No 1162” engraved on l
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German Shutzen single shot target rifle on  martini type falling block action in unknown  caliber me609 - German Shutzen single shot target rifle on martini type falling block action in unknown caliber me
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German Shutzen single shot target rifle on martini type falling block action in unknown caliber measuring slightly less than 8mm (approx 7.9) possi
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Winchester High-Wall single shot rifle 32/40  caliber, 32” half round half octagon barrel,  double s610 - Winchester High-Wall single shot rifle 32/40 caliber, 32” half round half octagon barrel, double s
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Winchester High-Wall single shot rifle 32/40 caliber, 32” half round half octagon barrel, double set triggers, select figured burl walnut stock (un
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Winchester Model 1894 special order deluxe  rifle, 25/35 caliber, 26” octagon barrel,  full magazine611 - Winchester Model 1894 special order deluxe rifle, 25/35 caliber, 26” octagon barrel, full magazine
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Winchester Model 1894 special order deluxe rifle, 25/35 caliber, 26” octagon barrel, full magazine, checkered select walnut stock with pistol grip,
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Winchester Model 1894 special order rifle,  25-35 caliber, 24” half round- half octagon  tapered lig612 - Winchester Model 1894 special order rifle, 25-35 caliber, 24” half round- half octagon tapered lig
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Winchester Model 1894 special order rifle, 25-35 caliber, 24” half round- half octagon tapered light weight barrel, take down frame, half magazine
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Rogers & Spencer Civil War era 44 cal  percussion Martially marked revolver in  excellent original c613 - Rogers & Spencer Civil War era 44 cal percussion Martially marked revolver in excellent original c
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Rogers & Spencer Civil War era 44 cal percussion Martially marked revolver in excellent original condition blued finish, cartouched wood grip...
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Colt Model 1872 22 cal, 7 shot open top  revolver with rare early firing pin and  2-7/8” barrel with614 - Colt Model 1872 22 cal, 7 shot open top revolver with rare early firing pin and 2-7/8” barrel with
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Colt Model 1872 22 cal, 7 shot open top revolver with rare early firing pin and 2-7/8” barrel with ejector rod and housing, serial #294. The revol
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Colt No. 3, 41 caliber rim fire derringer  factory engraved, nickel plated, pearl grips,  serial #13615 - Colt No. 3, 41 caliber rim fire derringer factory engraved, nickel plated, pearl grips, serial #13
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Colt No. 3, 41 caliber rim fire derringer factory engraved, nickel plated, pearl grips, serial #13 pictured in “The Book of Colt Engraving” by R.L
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Colt Single Action Army revolver 45 Colt cal  5-1/2” barrel, factory master engraved by  Robert Burt616 - Colt Single Action Army revolver 45 Colt cal 5-1/2” barrel, factory master engraved by Robert Burt
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Colt Single Action Army revolver 45 Colt cal 5-1/2” barrel, factory master engraved by Robert Burt and factory inscribed on inside of strap “made E
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Colt Single Action Army revolver Texas  sesquicentennial single action Army revolver  Premier Editio617 - Colt Single Action Army revolver Texas sesquicentennial single action Army revolver Premier Editio
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Colt Single Action Army revolver Texas sesquicentennial single action Army revolver Premier Edition, one of seventy-five made, serial #TEXAS45. Th
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Colt Series 70 Government Model 45 automatic  Battleship Edition, commemorative showing  U.S.S. Texa618 - Colt Series 70 Government Model 45 automatic Battleship Edition, commemorative showing U.S.S. Texa
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Colt Series 70 Government Model 45 automatic Battleship Edition, commemorative showing U.S.S. Texas factory marked on left side of slide in present
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XIT Ranch Texas associated Colt single action  army revolver .45 cal, 7-1/2” barrel, brown  patina f619 - XIT Ranch Texas associated Colt single action army revolver .45 cal, 7-1/2” barrel, brown patina f
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XIT Ranch Texas associated Colt single action army revolver .45 cal, 7-1/2” barrel, brown patina finish, wood grips shipped from the factory June 2
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Navy Arms copy of a Henry lever action rifle,  .44-40 cal., 22” octagon barrel, blue  finish, brass 620 - Navy Arms copy of a Henry lever action rifle, .44-40 cal., 22” octagon barrel, blue finish, brass
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Navy Arms copy of a Henry lever action rifle, .44-40 cal., 22” octagon barrel, blue finish, brass frame, wood butt stock, #398. This gun is in over
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Manhattan 36 cal Navy revolver with 6-1/2”  barrel New York scroll engraved in Nimschke  style with 621 - Manhattan 36 cal Navy revolver with 6-1/2” barrel New York scroll engraved in Nimschke style with
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Manhattan 36 cal Navy revolver with 6-1/2” barrel New York scroll engraved in Nimschke style with a brown patina finish, burl wood grips in partiti
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Winchester Model 70 pre '64 Featherweight in  270 cal. serial #345025.  The rifle shows 95%  plus or622 - Winchester Model 70 pre '64 Featherweight in 270 cal. serial #345025. The rifle shows 95% plus or
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Winchester Model 70 pre '64 Featherweight in 270 cal. serial #345025. The rifle shows 95% plus original blue some slight losses at the edges...
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Winchester Model 70 pre '64 Featherweight  bolt action rifle in 243 cal, serial #546096.   The rifle623 - Winchester Model 70 pre '64 Featherweight bolt action rifle in 243 cal, serial #546096. The rifle
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Winchester Model 70 pre '64 Featherweight bolt action rifle in 243 cal, serial #546096. The rifle remains in very good condition with approx...
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Early Colt First Model Dragoon percussion  revolver, .44 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and  case hardene624 - Early Colt First Model Dragoon percussion revolver, .44 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardene
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Early Colt First Model Dragoon percussion revolver, .44 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #1922. This gun is in overa
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Big bore pin fire double rifle by Devisme of  Paris approx. 8 gauge pin-fire full rifled  measuring 625 - Big bore pin fire double rifle by Devisme of Paris approx. 8 gauge pin-fire full rifled measuring
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Big bore pin fire double rifle by Devisme of Paris approx. 8 gauge pin-fire full rifled measuring 40-1/4” overall with 23-5/8” barrels, serial #229
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Magnificent factory engraved Colt exhibition  set by master engraver Bryson Gwinnell named  “Sport’n626 - Magnificent factory engraved Colt exhibition set by master engraver Bryson Gwinnell named “Sport’n
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Magnificent factory engraved Colt exhibition set by master engraver Bryson Gwinnell named “Sport’n Woman”. Formerly Horace Greeley III collection,
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Original oil painting on board signed lower  left “E.I. Couse” measuring approx 9-3/4” by  12” portr626a - Original oil painting on board signed lower left “E.I. Couse” measuring approx 9-3/4” by 12” portr
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Original oil painting on board signed lower left “E.I. Couse” measuring approx 9-3/4” by 12” portraying Indian in canoe with impressionistic style.
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George Gibbs best quality side lock ejector  double rifle in 22 hornet caliber with 24”  barrel in o627 - George Gibbs best quality side lock ejector double rifle in 22 hornet caliber with 24” barrel in o
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George Gibbs best quality side lock ejector double rifle in 22 hornet caliber with 24” barrel in original case with trade label in lid. The gun sh
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Winchester Model 21 grade 6, 16 gauge skeet  gun with 26"& 28" barrels, 2-3/4" chambers  finely fact627a - Winchester Model 21 grade 6, 16 gauge skeet gun with 26"& 28" barrels, 2-3/4" chambers finely fact
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Winchester Model 21 grade 6, 16 gauge skeet gun with 26"& 28" barrels, 2-3/4" chambers finely factory game scene engraved and ...
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The finest pair of Remington percussion  pistols known to collectors. This pair of  Model 1858 Remin628 - The finest pair of Remington percussion pistols known to collectors. This pair of Model 1858 Remin
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The finest pair of Remington percussion pistols known to collectors. This pair of Model 1858 Remington New Model Army revolvers are pictured on the
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U.S. Model 1800 flintlock rifle serial #15  made at Harper’s Ferry Arsenal under the  direction of J629 - U.S. Model 1800 flintlock rifle serial #15 made at Harper’s Ferry Arsenal under the direction of J
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U.S. Model 1800 flintlock rifle serial #15 made at Harper’s Ferry Arsenal under the direction of Joseph Perkin and pre-dating any other known speci
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Presentation 1936 Munich Olympics starter  pistol by “Anchutz” showing Nazi proofs  nickel plated wi630 - Presentation 1936 Munich Olympics starter pistol by “Anchutz” showing Nazi proofs nickel plated wi
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Presentation 1936 Munich Olympics starter pistol by “Anchutz” showing Nazi proofs nickel plated with pearl grips and incised carved decorations sho
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Exhibition quality ornately gold inlaid full  side lock double barrel shotgun by John  Wilkes, 79 Be630a - Exhibition quality ornately gold inlaid full side lock double barrel shotgun by John Wilkes, 79 Be
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Exhibition quality ornately gold inlaid full side lock double barrel shotgun by John Wilkes, 79 Beak Street, London in its original deluxe leather
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Ornately silver inlaid Over-Under swivel  breech Kentucky rifle signed “John McCammant”  and dated 1631 - Ornately silver inlaid Over-Under swivel breech Kentucky rifle signed “John McCammant” and dated 1
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Ornately silver inlaid Over-Under swivel breech Kentucky rifle signed “John McCammant” and dated 1832 on silver plaque inlaid into breech end of BB
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E.J. Churchill Premier quality XXV full side  lock double barrel shotgun in 12 gauge with  2-3/4" pr631a - E.J. Churchill Premier quality XXV full side lock double barrel shotgun in 12 gauge with 2-3/4" pr
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E.J. Churchill Premier quality XXV full side lock double barrel shotgun in 12 gauge with 2-3/4" proofs showing 25" barrel, double trigg...
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E.J. Churchill Premier best quality XXV  double barrel, 12 gauge shotgun with full  side locks, 25" 631b - E.J. Churchill Premier best quality XXV double barrel, 12 gauge shotgun with full side locks, 25"
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E.J. Churchill Premier best quality XXV double barrel, 12 gauge shotgun with full side locks, 25" barrels in English luggage type case, seri...
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Rare factory engraved pre-war Colt 38 Super  Match semi-auto pistol, blue finish, ivory  grips, ship632 - Rare factory engraved pre-war Colt 38 Super Match semi-auto pistol, blue finish, ivory grips, ship
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Rare factory engraved pre-war Colt 38 Super Match semi-auto pistol, blue finish, ivory grips, shipped to Colts PT. Fire Arms MFG Co. at Camp Perry
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Possibly the most important American  Revolutionary War official Navy document ever  sold at public 632a - Possibly the most important American Revolutionary War official Navy document ever sold at public
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Possibly the most important American Revolutionary War official Navy document ever sold at public auction. This document details the proceedings o
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Colt Ace pre-war .22 cal semi-auto pistol,  serial #8861,  factory “B” engraved, blue  finish, pearl633 - Colt Ace pre-war .22 cal semi-auto pistol, serial #8861, factory “B” engraved, blue finish, pearl
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Colt Ace pre-war .22 cal semi-auto pistol, serial #8861, factory “B” engraved, blue finish, pearl grips sent originally on loan account to Willeys
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Finely carved classic duck decoy marked “A.E.  Crowell maker East Harwich Mass” in two  stamps into 633a - Finely carved classic duck decoy marked “A.E. Crowell maker East Harwich Mass” in two stamps into
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Finely carved classic duck decoy marked “A.E. Crowell maker East Harwich Mass” in two stamps into bottom. The piece is identified in pen “GFEEN WI
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Important original oil painting signed by  Wilh. Kuhnert showing Cape Buffalo. Measuring  approx. 48634 - Important original oil painting signed by Wilh. Kuhnert showing Cape Buffalo. Measuring approx. 48
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Important original oil painting signed by Wilh. Kuhnert showing Cape Buffalo. Measuring approx. 48” by 72” (image). Fine condition and in museum qu
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Pair of full side lock best quality double  barrel S x S shotguns by William Evans, 63  Pall Mall, S634a - Pair of full side lock best quality double barrel S x S shotguns by William Evans, 63 Pall Mall, S
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Pair of full side lock best quality double barrel S x S shotguns by William Evans, 63 Pall Mall, St. James London S.W., serial #16925 & #1692...
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