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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John Gewerth marked special South Dakota  Edition duck decoy 1992. Est.:  $175-$350.828 - John Gewerth marked special South Dakota Edition duck decoy 1992. Est.: $175-$350.
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John Gewerth marked special South Dakota Edition duck decoy 1992. Est.: $175-$350.
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1998 South Dakota white fronted goose duck  decoy, special edition.  Est.:  $175-$350.829 - 1998 South Dakota white fronted goose duck decoy, special edition. Est.: $175-$350.
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1998 South Dakota white fronted goose duck decoy, special edition. Est.: $175-$350.
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Sally McMurray signed snow goose decoy in  fine to excellent condition showing quality  carving and 830 - Sally McMurray signed snow goose decoy in fine to excellent condition showing quality carving and
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Sally McMurray signed snow goose decoy in fine to excellent condition showing quality carving and painting by well known artist. Est.: $300-$600
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Lot of reprints of gun patents and designs  for English arms circa 1850’s. Twenty-five  (25) pieces 831 - Lot of reprints of gun patents and designs for English arms circa 1850’s. Twenty-five (25) pieces
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Lot of reprints of gun patents and designs for English arms circa 1850’s. Twenty-five (25) pieces all in good condition. Measuring approx. 20”x32”
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Original architects drawing entitled  “Building Map Winchester Repeating Arms  Company 1906” Measuri832 - Original architects drawing entitled “Building Map Winchester Repeating Arms Company 1906” Measuri
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Original architects drawing entitled “Building Map Winchester Repeating Arms Company 1906” Measuring approx. 26”x30” numbered in right corner #3965
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Lot of reprints of gun patents and designs  for English arms circa 1850’s. Twenty-five  (25) pieces 833 - Lot of reprints of gun patents and designs for English arms circa 1850’s. Twenty-five (25) pieces
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Lot of reprints of gun patents and designs for English arms circa 1850’s. Twenty-five (25) pieces all in good condition. Measuring approx. 20”x32”
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Very unusual double barrel exposed hammer SxS  shotgun marketed under name “Nitro Hunter”  with last834 - Very unusual double barrel exposed hammer SxS shotgun marketed under name “Nitro Hunter” with last
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Very unusual double barrel exposed hammer SxS shotgun marketed under name “Nitro Hunter” with last patent date May 27th 1902 and PATENT APPLIED FOR
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German Boar Hunting Sword with fancy cast  mounts, etched blade and scabbard circa late  19th to ear835 - German Boar Hunting Sword with fancy cast mounts, etched blade and scabbard circa late 19th to ear
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German Boar Hunting Sword with fancy cast mounts, etched blade and scabbard circa late 19th to early century. The pommel cap is a great likeness of
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Cutlery handled spear point dirk marked G.  Gelston Mfg  Co. with pewter grip and  original scabbard836 - Cutlery handled spear point dirk marked G. Gelston Mfg Co. with pewter grip and original scabbard
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Cutlery handled spear point dirk marked G. Gelston Mfg Co. with pewter grip and original scabbard. Blade and grip near fine with most original pol
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Spear point Bowie knife marked Corsan,  Denton, Burdenkin & Co. with motto “The  Hunters Companion”.837 - Spear point Bowie knife marked Corsan, Denton, Burdenkin & Co. with motto “The Hunters Companion”.
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Spear point Bowie knife marked Corsan, Denton, Burdenkin & Co. with motto “The Hunters Companion”. Handmade oversize sheath included. The kni...
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Cutlery handled spear point Bowie blade  marked “Henry Hobson & Son” with etched blade  “Never Draw 838 - Cutlery handled spear point Bowie blade marked “Henry Hobson & Son” with etched blade “Never Draw
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Cutlery handled spear point Bowie blade marked “Henry Hobson & Son” with etched blade “Never Draw Me Without Reason, etc.”; the blade has bee...
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Lot of 3 bayonets:  1. Long pattern bayonet  for 98 Mauser, nickeled blade and mounts,  original sca839 - Lot of 3 bayonets: 1. Long pattern bayonet for 98 Mauser, nickeled blade and mounts, original sca
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Lot of 3 bayonets: 1. Long pattern bayonet for 98 Mauser, nickeled blade and mounts, original scabbard and hanger that shows “Breme” makers mark a
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Remington Sportsman Model 58 semi-auto  shotgun, 12 gauge magnum, for 3” shells, 30”  barrel, blue f840 - Remington Sportsman Model 58 semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge magnum, for 3” shells, 30” barrel, blue f
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Remington Sportsman Model 58 semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge magnum, for 3” shells, 30” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, #183675M. This gun
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-846 NO LOT841 - -846 NO LOT
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Canvas over oak Holland & Holland case with  trade label in lid,  very good plus condition  for 26-1847 - Canvas over oak Holland & Holland case with trade label in lid, very good plus condition for 26-1
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Canvas over oak Holland & Holland case with trade label in lid, very good plus condition for 26-1/2” barrel or less double shotgun showing o...
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Italian leather gun case with Pachmayr label  for 2 barrel side by side 30” barrels or  less, adapta848 - Italian leather gun case with Pachmayr label for 2 barrel side by side 30” barrels or less, adapta
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Italian leather gun case with Pachmayr label for 2 barrel side by side 30” barrels or less, adaptable to most SXS fine to near excellent condition.
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Authentic African carving measuring 22” in  height by approx. 7” in width. Nicely carved,  women wit849 - Authentic African carving measuring 22” in height by approx. 7” in width. Nicely carved, women wit
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Authentic African carving measuring 22” in height by approx. 7” in width. Nicely carved, women with many children. Est.; $275-$550
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Authentic African carving measuring approx.  27-1/2” in height mounted on base showing  woman with h850 - Authentic African carving measuring approx. 27-1/2” in height mounted on base showing woman with h
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Authentic African carving measuring approx. 27-1/2” in height mounted on base showing woman with her tribe and family intertwined. Good carving wit
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Enfield breech loading single shot carbine,  .577 cal., 19” round barrel, brass trigger  guard and b851 - Enfield breech loading single shot carbine, .577 cal., 19” round barrel, brass trigger guard and b
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Enfield breech loading single shot carbine, .577 cal., 19” round barrel, brass trigger guard and butt plate, wood stock, #NVSN. This gun is in over
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Enfield single shot breech loading rifle in  the pattern of an 1861 Cavalry carbine, .577  cal., 19”852 - Enfield single shot breech loading rifle in the pattern of an 1861 Cavalry carbine, .577 cal., 19”
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Enfield single shot breech loading rifle in the pattern of an 1861 Cavalry carbine, .577 cal., 19” round barrel, wood stock, #NVSN. This gun is in
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Smith & Wesson Model 60 (no dash) DA  revolver, .38 Special cal., 2” barrel,  stainless steel, combi853 - Smith & Wesson Model 60 (no dash) DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 2” barrel, stainless steel, combi
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Smith & Wesson Model 60 (no dash) DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 2” barrel, stainless steel, combination stag and plastic grips, #R22676. Thi...
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Colt Peacemaker .22 single action revolver,  .22LR cal., 4-1/4” barrel, blue and case  hardened fini854 - Colt Peacemaker .22 single action revolver, .22LR cal., 4-1/4” barrel, blue and case hardened fini
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Colt Peacemaker .22 single action revolver, .22LR cal., 4-1/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #G67750. T
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Leather arm strap with brass hook for offhand  target rifle shooting in style 1940-60’s and  used wi855 - Leather arm strap with brass hook for offhand target rifle shooting in style 1940-60’s and used wi
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Leather arm strap with brass hook for offhand target rifle shooting in style 1940-60’s and used with Winchester Model 52, good condition. Bianchi #
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SxS back action locks shotgun marked  “Competitor”, 12 gauge, 32” Damascus  patterned barrels, brown856 - SxS back action locks shotgun marked “Competitor”, 12 gauge, 32” Damascus patterned barrels, brown
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SxS back action locks shotgun marked “Competitor”, 12 gauge, 32” Damascus patterned barrels, brown and case finish, checkered wood stocks, #2405. T
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Spear point dirk with pearl grip and scabbard  marked “Sheffield” and “Non XLL”; fair to  good condi857 - Spear point dirk with pearl grip and scabbard marked “Sheffield” and “Non XLL”; fair to good condi
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Spear point dirk with pearl grip and scabbard marked “Sheffield” and “Non XLL”; fair to good condition overall with light pitting on blade; 8” over
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Cutlery gripped spear point dirk with sinew  cord wrapped Indian style covering over  original scabb859 - Cutlery gripped spear point dirk with sinew cord wrapped Indian style covering over original scabb
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Cutlery gripped spear point dirk with sinew cord wrapped Indian style covering over original scabbard; fair condition. A great old West look from a
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Old powder horn with light pleasing vine  carving; overall approx. 12-1/2” long with  carved wood pl861 - Old powder horn with light pleasing vine carving; overall approx. 12-1/2” long with carved wood pl
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Old powder horn with light pleasing vine carving; overall approx. 12-1/2” long with carved wood plug and simple wood cap, some slight worming and o
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Civil War era brass belt buckle with spread  eagle over wreath in good condition and  wrapped in an 862 - Civil War era brass belt buckle with spread eagle over wreath in good condition and wrapped in an
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Civil War era brass belt buckle with spread eagle over wreath in good condition and wrapped in an old linen and in an old cardboard box marked “The
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Beautiful old silver trade Cross of Lorraine,  approx. 4-1/2” long and hallmarked with  an  “AS” (po863 - Beautiful old silver trade Cross of Lorraine, approx. 4-1/2” long and hallmarked with an “AS” (po
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Beautiful old silver trade Cross of Lorraine, approx. 4-1/2” long and hallmarked with an “AS” (possibly Anthony Simmons), in overall good conditio
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Fascinating framed and matted rifle  cartridge, headstamped “U.M.C. 6mm U.S.N.”  with note on George864 - Fascinating framed and matted rifle cartridge, headstamped “U.M.C. 6mm U.S.N.” with note on George
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Fascinating framed and matted rifle cartridge, headstamped “U.M.C. 6mm U.S.N.” with note on George L. Babcock, General Supply Depot letterhead (Key
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-875 NO LOT865 - -875 NO LOT
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H.S.B. & Co., Chicago SxS exposed hammers  shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” barrels, wood stocks,  #230972. Th876 - H.S.B. & Co., Chicago SxS exposed hammers shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” barrels, wood stocks, #230972. Th
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H.S.B. & Co., Chicago SxS exposed hammers shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” barrels, wood stocks, #230972. This gun is in overall fair condition showing...
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Antique Richards side lever exposed hammers  SxS shotgun, 12 gauge, 32” Damascus barrels,  checkered877 - Antique Richards side lever exposed hammers SxS shotgun, 12 gauge, 32” Damascus barrels, checkered
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Antique Richards side lever exposed hammers SxS shotgun, 12 gauge, 32” Damascus barrels, checkered wood stocks, #NVSN. This gun is in overall fair
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Antique Belgian exposed hammer SxS shotgun,  12 gauge, 30” barrels, back action locks,  checkered wo878 - Antique Belgian exposed hammer SxS shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” barrels, back action locks, checkered wo
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Antique Belgian exposed hammer SxS shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” barrels, back action locks, checkered wood stocks, #NVSN. This gun is in overall fair con
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Two aluminum rifle cases.  First case  measures approx. 48-1/2” by 16” wide by  4-1/2” deep, second 879 - Two aluminum rifle cases. First case measures approx. 48-1/2” by 16” wide by 4-1/2” deep, second
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Two aluminum rifle cases. First case measures approx. 48-1/2” by 16” wide by 4-1/2” deep, second case measures 47” by 12” by 4-1/2” deep. Both he
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Springfield Trapdoor bayonet in good to very  good condition with scabbard and hanger. 50%  blue wit880 - Springfield Trapdoor bayonet in good to very good condition with scabbard and hanger. 50% blue wit
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Springfield Trapdoor bayonet in good to very good condition with scabbard and hanger. 50% blue with some rust and minor pitting. Est.; $75-$150
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Lot of approx. 23 collectible firearms and  Western reference books, many hard cover and  most out-o890 - Lot of approx. 23 collectible firearms and Western reference books, many hard cover and most out-o
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Lot of approx. 23 collectible firearms and Western reference books, many hard cover and most out-of-print including “Winchester Engraving” by Wilso
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Great lot of collector reference books,  primarily on Colt firearms, mostly hardbacks,  mostly out-o891 - Great lot of collector reference books, primarily on Colt firearms, mostly hardbacks, mostly out-o
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Great lot of collector reference books, primarily on Colt firearms, mostly hardbacks, mostly out-of-print and many hard-to-find including “Colt’s P
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Pencil drawing of happy hunter with turkey on  back signed lower right Larry Toschik 1980  probably 892 - Pencil drawing of happy hunter with turkey on back signed lower right Larry Toschik 1980 probably
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Pencil drawing of happy hunter with turkey on back signed lower right Larry Toschik 1980 probably for a magazine illustration. Approx. 14-3/4”x11”
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Lithograph published by Petersen Prints, Los  Angeles 528 of 800 hand signed lower right  Edward J. 893 - Lithograph published by Petersen Prints, Los Angeles 528 of 800 hand signed lower right Edward J.
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Lithograph published by Petersen Prints, Los Angeles 528 of 800 hand signed lower right Edward J. Bierly and dated 1978 in block. The print measure
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Heavy duty tan leather scabbard for an M1  carbine in overall very good + condition  showing minor m894 - Heavy duty tan leather scabbard for an M1 carbine in overall very good + condition showing minor m
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Heavy duty tan leather scabbard for an M1 carbine in overall very good + condition showing minor mars and scratches from storage. Est.: $75-$150.
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-898 NO LOT895 - -898 NO LOT
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12 gauge single barrel brake open shotgun  marked “White Powder Wonder” (on left side of  frame) and899 - 12 gauge single barrel brake open shotgun marked “White Powder Wonder” (on left side of frame) and
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12 gauge single barrel brake open shotgun marked “White Powder Wonder” (on left side of frame) and genuine armory steel on breech end of barrel, ci
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