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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Desirable American single shot percussion  derringer marked J. Bitterlich & Co.,  Nashville, Tenn.  1165 - Desirable American single shot percussion derringer marked J. Bitterlich & Co., Nashville, Tenn.
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Desirable American single shot percussion derringer marked J. Bitterlich & Co., Nashville, Tenn. on lock and barrel. The derringer shows ear...
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Large size Henry Deringer percussion pistol  agent marked Lullman & Vienna, Memphis, Tenn.   The Der1166 - Large size Henry Deringer percussion pistol agent marked Lullman & Vienna, Memphis, Tenn. The Der
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Large size Henry Deringer percussion pistol agent marked Lullman & Vienna, Memphis, Tenn. The Deringer measures 8-3/4” overall with 4” barre...
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Rare Moore patent .41 caliber rimfire  derringer with engraved brass frame, 1st  model 4th variation1167 - Rare Moore patent .41 caliber rimfire derringer with engraved brass frame, 1st model 4th variation
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Rare Moore patent .41 caliber rimfire derringer with engraved brass frame, 1st model 4th variation. Serial #5. This variation was numbered in its o
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Colt # 3 derringer.41 caliber rimfire 3rd  variation with high hammer and curved grips  in near fine1168 - Colt # 3 derringer.41 caliber rimfire 3rd variation with high hammer and curved grips in near fine
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Colt # 3 derringer.41 caliber rimfire 3rd variation with high hammer and curved grips in near fine original condition. Serial #9977. The barrel sho
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Desirable Philadelphia derringer by Slotter  with J.P. Lower agent marking on the barrel  of desirab1169 - Desirable Philadelphia derringer by Slotter with J.P. Lower agent marking on the barrel of desirab
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Desirable Philadelphia derringer by Slotter with J.P. Lower agent marking on the barrel of desirable small size near “peanut”. The derringer measur
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Philadelphia percussion derringer by Slotter  but marked J. Derringer who was a taylor that  allowed1170 - Philadelphia percussion derringer by Slotter but marked J. Derringer who was a taylor that allowed
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Philadelphia percussion derringer by Slotter but marked J. Derringer who was a taylor that allowed Slotter to use his name infringing on the design
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Colt #3 .41 caliber rimfire derringer 5th  variation, nickel plated with factory pearl  grips and Br1171 - Colt #3 .41 caliber rimfire derringer 5th variation, nickel plated with factory pearl grips and Br
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Colt #3 .41 caliber rimfire derringer 5th variation, nickel plated with factory pearl grips and British proofs. Serial #4563. The derringer remains
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Le Centenaire percussion knuckle duster in  its original leatherette covered box with  velveteen lin1172 - Le Centenaire percussion knuckle duster in its original leatherette covered box with velveteen lin
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Le Centenaire percussion knuckle duster in its original leatherette covered box with velveteen lined interior and label on top and inside lid. The
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English Flintlock blunderbuss with  snap-bayonet and brass flared mouth cannon  barrel signed “Rayle1173 - English Flintlock blunderbuss with snap-bayonet and brass flared mouth cannon barrel signed “Rayle
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English Flintlock blunderbuss with snap-bayonet and brass flared mouth cannon barrel signed “Rayley Maidenhead”. The gun measures 30” overall with
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Unusual late Wheelock rifle with brass cannon  type barrel and enclosed wheel, probably  German, cir1174 - Unusual late Wheelock rifle with brass cannon type barrel and enclosed wheel, probably German, cir
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Unusual late Wheelock rifle with brass cannon type barrel and enclosed wheel, probably German, circa early 18th century. The barrel measures 31-1/
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Cased Deane Adams & Deane DA percussion  revolving carbine patent #7507R in approx 50  cal with 5 sh1175 - Cased Deane Adams & Deane DA percussion revolving carbine patent #7507R in approx 50 cal with 5 sh
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Cased Deane Adams & Deane DA percussion revolving carbine patent #7507R in approx 50 cal with 5 shot cyl measuring 40-1/2” overall with appro...
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Early Flintlock hunting sword with carved  root burl wood grip circa mid 18th century,  probably Ger1175a - Early Flintlock hunting sword with carved root burl wood grip circa mid 18th century, probably Ger
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Early Flintlock hunting sword with carved root burl wood grip circa mid 18th century, probably German with eligible signature within grip portion b
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Georgian era English Flintlock sword/pistol  with fancy silver plated brass mounts, circa  about 1761175b - Georgian era English Flintlock sword/pistol with fancy silver plated brass mounts, circa about 176
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Georgian era English Flintlock sword/pistol with fancy silver plated brass mounts, circa about 1760. The blade measure approx 24-1/2” and the arm
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Auto Ordinance United States Navy  Commemorative Model 1911A1 semi-auto pistol,  .45 cal., 5” barrel1176 - Auto Ordinance United States Navy Commemorative Model 1911A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel
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Auto Ordinance United States Navy Commemorative Model 1911A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish with gold accented trigger slide st
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American Historical Society Commemorative M1  carbine by Saginaw SG, .30 cal., 18” barrel,  re-blued1177 - American Historical Society Commemorative M1 carbine by Saginaw SG, .30 cal., 18” barrel, re-blued
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American Historical Society Commemorative M1 carbine by Saginaw SG, .30 cal., 18” barrel, re-blued and parkerized finish with gold accenting to fro
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American swivel breech Kentucky style rifle  with German silver inlays and barrels signed  "B.W." on1178 - American swivel breech Kentucky style rifle with German silver inlays and barrels signed "B.W." on
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American swivel breech Kentucky style rifle with German silver inlays and barrels signed "B.W." on each rear portion in fancy script le...
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Slocum sliding sleeve revolver by Brooklyn  Firearms Company 32 rim fire, 5 shot, 3" BBL,  blue and 1179 - Slocum sliding sleeve revolver by Brooklyn Firearms Company 32 rim fire, 5 shot, 3" BBL, blue and
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Slocum sliding sleeve revolver by Brooklyn Firearms Company 32 rim fire, 5 shot, 3" BBL, blue and silver finish, varnished wood grips, seria...
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Double action pin fire revolver, circa  1850-1860's, 4-1/4" barrel, 9-1/2" overall,  showing fancy s1180 - Double action pin fire revolver, circa 1850-1860's, 4-1/4" barrel, 9-1/2" overall, showing fancy s
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Double action pin fire revolver, circa 1850-1860's, 4-1/4" barrel, 9-1/2" overall, showing fancy silver inlays and ivory grips. No...
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French style over under tap action flintlock  pistol circa about 1810. Good condition with  light cl1181 - French style over under tap action flintlock pistol circa about 1810. Good condition with light cl
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French style over under tap action flintlock pistol circa about 1810. Good condition with light cleaning and small repair to crack in stock. 8 5/8
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Original Wheelock pistol lock, circa about  1600 attributed to Suhl Arsenal Germany, the  lock remai1182 - Original Wheelock pistol lock, circa about 1600 attributed to Suhl Arsenal Germany, the lock remai
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Original Wheelock pistol lock, circa about 1600 attributed to Suhl Arsenal Germany, the lock remains in original near fine condition showing its br
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