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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Posthumous casting of Bronco by Remington  signed Roman Bronze Works, NY and copyright  marked 1922 1040 - Posthumous casting of Bronco by Remington signed Roman Bronze Works, NY and copyright marked 1922
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Posthumous casting of Bronco by Remington signed Roman Bronze Works, NY and copyright marked 1922 for Clinton Shepherd. The bronze measures approx
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Oil painting on canvas signed Peter Scott  1951 lower right and entitled on reverse  “Gathering of t1041 - Oil painting on canvas signed Peter Scott 1951 lower right and entitled on reverse “Gathering of t
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Oil painting on canvas signed Peter Scott 1951 lower right and entitled on reverse “Gathering of the Clans-Canadian Geese”. Approximately 25”x30” s
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Oil painting on canvas showing old bull elk  bugling and younger elk readying his horns  for a fight1042 - Oil painting on canvas showing old bull elk bugling and younger elk readying his horns for a fight
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Oil painting on canvas showing old bull elk bugling and younger elk readying his horns for a fight over five (5)females who accompany the elder elk
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American Revolutionary War era full stocked  musket, approx. .75 cal., 41-1/4” round  barrel, brass 1042a - American Revolutionary War era full stocked musket, approx. .75 cal., 41-1/4” round barrel, brass
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American Revolutionary War era full stocked musket, approx. .75 cal., 41-1/4” round barrel, brass mountings, iron ramrod, in overall “out-of-the-at
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Ballard Target rifle with period custom  barrel showing false muzzle double set  triggers, perch bel1043 - Ballard Target rifle with period custom barrel showing false muzzle double set triggers, perch bel
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Ballard Target rifle with period custom barrel showing false muzzle double set triggers, perch belly stock Swiss butt plate, venier tang sight, adj
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Interesting Smith & Wesson 5-screw hand  ejector  DA revolver, .32 WCF cal., 4”  barrel, blue finish1044 - Interesting Smith & Wesson 5-screw hand ejector DA revolver, .32 WCF cal., 4” barrel, blue finish
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Interesting Smith & Wesson 5-screw hand ejector DA revolver, .32 WCF cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #80077 with backstr...
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Original 1862 Police casing for 6-1/2” barrel  with partition style interior configured for  Thuer c1045 - Original 1862 Police casing for 6-1/2” barrel with partition style interior configured for Thuer c
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Original 1862 Police casing for 6-1/2” barrel with partition style interior configured for Thuer conversion or extra cylinder. The interior of the
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Rare original case for Colt 1860 Army with  compartment for extra or Thuer conversion cyl  lined in 1046 - Rare original case for Colt 1860 Army with compartment for extra or Thuer conversion cyl lined in
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Rare original case for Colt 1860 Army with compartment for extra or Thuer conversion cyl lined in red baize and remaining in very good plus origina
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Original late percussion era case for Colt  1861 Navy showing partition style interior  with green b1047 - Original late percussion era case for Colt 1861 Navy showing partition style interior with green b
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Original late percussion era case for Colt 1861 Navy showing partition style interior with green baize lining circa late 1860’s – 1870’s. The case
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Rare original case for Colt London Dragoon  showing partition style interior lined in  blue velvetee1048 - Rare original case for Colt London Dragoon showing partition style interior lined in blue velvetee
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Rare original case for Colt London Dragoon showing partition style interior lined in blue velveteen and brass mounted oak exterior. The interior i
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Winchester Model 62A pump action rifle in 22  short, long, and long rifle.  Serial #333413.   The ri1049 - Winchester Model 62A pump action rifle in 22 short, long, and long rifle. Serial #333413. The ri
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Winchester Model 62A pump action rifle in 22 short, long, and long rifle. Serial #333413. The rifle remains in near fine original condition showi
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Winchester Model 1903, 22 automatic caliber  rifle, serial #95266 with 20" barrel.  The  rifle retai1050 - Winchester Model 1903, 22 automatic caliber rifle, serial #95266 with 20" barrel. The rifle retai
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Winchester Model 1903, 22 automatic caliber rifle, serial #95266 with 20" barrel. The rifle retains 90-95% original blue on barrel, with so...
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Cogswell & Harrison Supreme Quality Deluxe  self opening side lock shotgun in 12 gauge in  its origi1050a - Cogswell & Harrison Supreme Quality Deluxe self opening side lock shotgun in 12 gauge in its origi
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Cogswell & Harrison Supreme Quality Deluxe self opening side lock shotgun in 12 gauge in its original oak and leather case with canvas cover,...
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Elaborate saber marked “Artilleria Fabrica de  Toledo 1878” made during period of time E.  Zuluoga r1050b - Elaborate saber marked “Artilleria Fabrica de Toledo 1878” made during period of time E. Zuluoga r
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Elaborate saber marked “Artilleria Fabrica de Toledo 1878” made during period of time E. Zuluoga re-introduced damascene and metal work of the Rena
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Japanese wakasashi or medium size sword with  old handmade blade and fine silver mounts  with decora1050c - Japanese wakasashi or medium size sword with old handmade blade and fine silver mounts with decora
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Japanese wakasashi or medium size sword with old handmade blade and fine silver mounts with decorative lacquered scabbard. The sword shows a good
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Winchester model 1894 SRC 38/55 caliber in  fine original condition, serial # 234034.  This early 941051 - Winchester model 1894 SRC 38/55 caliber in fine original condition, serial # 234034. This early 94
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Winchester model 1894 SRC 38/55 caliber in fine original condition, serial # 234034. This early 94 shows 95-98% original blue on barrel and magazin
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Dazzling 18 karat white gold ladies high  quality custom made ring. Set with a fine  green emerald c1051a - Dazzling 18 karat white gold ladies high quality custom made ring. Set with a fine green emerald c
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Dazzling 18 karat white gold ladies high quality custom made ring. Set with a fine green emerald cut Tourmaline weighing approx. 10.00 carats and s
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Winchester Model 52, 22 cal target rifle in  fine to near excellent original condition  serial #25101052 - Winchester Model 52, 22 cal target rifle in fine to near excellent original condition serial #2510
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Winchester Model 52, 22 cal target rifle in fine to near excellent original condition serial #25103. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% original blu
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Browning Citori 410 gauge over and under  shotgun, serial #13862RN183. The gun has 28"  barrels, ven1053 - Browning Citori 410 gauge over and under shotgun, serial #13862RN183. The gun has 28" barrels, ven
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Browning Citori 410 gauge over and under shotgun, serial #13862RN183. The gun has 28" barrels, ventilated rib, single trigger, choked 1 star...
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Browning auto 5 magnum twelve, semi auto  shotgun factory 32" barrel Belgium made,  serial #31146.  1054 - Browning auto 5 magnum twelve, semi auto shotgun factory 32" barrel Belgium made, serial #31146.
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Browning auto 5 magnum twelve, semi auto shotgun factory 32" barrel Belgium made, serial #31146. The gun remains in fine to excellent origi...
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Original water color on paper signed lower  right “Byron B. Wolfe” from his sketch book  and entitle1054a - Original water color on paper signed lower right “Byron B. Wolfe” from his sketch book and entitle
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Original water color on paper signed lower right “Byron B. Wolfe” from his sketch book and entitled on matt “When Smoke Means Trouble” and also sig
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SKB Model 885 410 gauge over and under  shotgun marked hunting, original trigger  guard to denote gr1055 - SKB Model 885 410 gauge over and under shotgun marked hunting, original trigger guard to denote gr
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SKB Model 885 410 gauge over and under shotgun marked hunting, original trigger guard to denote grade, serial #NS83868. The gun shows 28" b...
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Beretta Model 682 sporting shotgun, 12 gauge  with 28" split barrels, single trigger, auto  ejectors1056 - Beretta Model 682 sporting shotgun, 12 gauge with 28" split barrels, single trigger, auto ejectors
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Beretta Model 682 sporting shotgun, 12 gauge with 28" split barrels, single trigger, auto ejectors, ventilated rib, magna ported to reduce r...
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A finely handcrafted 12 gauge double barrel  shotgun by Zoli & Rizzini showing 28" barrels  45-1/2" 1057 - A finely handcrafted 12 gauge double barrel shotgun by Zoli & Rizzini showing 28" barrels 45-1/2"
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A finely handcrafted 12 gauge double barrel shotgun by Zoli & Rizzini showing 28" barrels 45-1/2" overall low rise hand filed rib, ...
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Stevens Ideal target rifle, 38/55 caliber 30”  heavy half round- half octagon barrel finely  etched 1058 - Stevens Ideal target rifle, 38/55 caliber 30” heavy half round- half octagon barrel finely etched
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Stevens Ideal target rifle, 38/55 caliber 30” heavy half round- half octagon barrel finely etched and engraved, double set triggers, checkered wood
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Fine quality silver Scottish powder horn  circa early to mid 19th century showing  finely engraved b1059 - Fine quality silver Scottish powder horn circa early to mid 19th century showing finely engraved b
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Fine quality silver Scottish powder horn circa early to mid 19th century showing finely engraved body mounted with large ivory cabizon in bottom an
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Stephen Grant & Sons self opening full side  lock shotgun with double triggers, auto  ejectors in 121059a - Stephen Grant & Sons self opening full side lock shotgun with double triggers, auto ejectors in 12
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Stephen Grant & Sons self opening full side lock shotgun with double triggers, auto ejectors in 12 gauge with 28" barrels, serial #17361...
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Smith & Wesson Revolving Rifle based on No. 3  single action design in .320 caliber with  18” barrel1060 - Smith & Wesson Revolving Rifle based on No. 3 single action design in .320 caliber with 18” barrel
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Smith & Wesson Revolving Rifle based on No. 3 single action design in .320 caliber with 18” barrel and original shoulder stock in its period ...
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Prototype or inventors model .30 caliber  carbine pistol marked “Designed – Made by  George F. Grebe1061 - Prototype or inventors model .30 caliber carbine pistol marked “Designed – Made by George F. Grebe
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Prototype or inventors model .30 caliber carbine pistol marked “Designed – Made by George F. Grebey, Sept. 1 1943” on butt and right side of frame
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Colt Model 1855 Root 28 caliber percussion  revolver, 3-1/2" round barrel with screw in  cylinder, 71062 - Colt Model 1855 Root 28 caliber percussion revolver, 3-1/2" round barrel with screw in cylinder, 7
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Colt Model 1855 Root 28 caliber percussion revolver, 3-1/2" round barrel with screw in cylinder, 7th variation, serial #12013. The revolver...
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Whitney 1841 U.S. Percussion rifle, .54 cal.,  33” round barrel, brass mountings including  patchbox1063 - Whitney 1841 U.S. Percussion rifle, .54 cal., 33” round barrel, brass mountings including patchbox
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Whitney 1841 U.S. Percussion rifle, .54 cal., 33” round barrel, brass mountings including patchbox and barrel bands, sling swivels, iron ramrod. Th
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Civil War era Joslyn SRC, .52 cal., single  shot, 21” barrel, blue and case hardened  finish, wood s1064 - Civil War era Joslyn SRC, .52 cal., single shot, 21” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood s
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Civil War era Joslyn SRC, .52 cal., single shot, 21” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stock, #13319. This gun is in overall very good to
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Colt Medium frame Lightning Model pump action  military style carbine with sling swivels  and bayone1065 - Colt Medium frame Lightning Model pump action military style carbine with sling swivels and bayone
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Colt Medium frame Lightning Model pump action military style carbine with sling swivels and bayonet lug on right side of barrel, .44 cal., 21” roun
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An original oil painting on artist board  signed lower left Maass; measures 24” x 32”;  condition is1066 - An original oil painting on artist board signed lower left Maass; measures 24” x 32”; condition is
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An original oil painting on artist board signed lower left Maass; measures 24” x 32”; condition is excellent; frame shows some nicks and is dusty.
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Original oil on canvas signed lower right  “Harvey Johnson” 18 x 24 showing pioneers  headed west in1066a - Original oil on canvas signed lower right “Harvey Johnson” 18 x 24 showing pioneers headed west in
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Original oil on canvas signed lower right “Harvey Johnson” 18 x 24 showing pioneers headed west in a canastoga wagon pulled by ox. The painting is
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Pair of Scottish style Flintlocks pistols  with rams horn shaped butts signed "MAC LEOD"  with engra1067 - Pair of Scottish style Flintlocks pistols with rams horn shaped butts signed "MAC LEOD" with engra
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Pair of Scottish style Flintlocks pistols with rams horn shaped butts signed "MAC LEOD" with engraved locks, nicely silver inlaid stock...
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18th century English Flintlock pistol of  holster size signed “James Freeman, Londini”  on barrel an1067a - 18th century English Flintlock pistol of holster size signed “James Freeman, Londini” on barrel an
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18th century English Flintlock pistol of holster size signed “James Freeman, Londini” on barrel and “Freeman” on lock. The barrel shows “VP” and “
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Colt 1st Model Square back Navy with wedge  over screw fine original early open scroll  engraved ser1068 - Colt 1st Model Square back Navy with wedge over screw fine original early open scroll engraved ser
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Colt 1st Model Square back Navy with wedge over screw fine original early open scroll engraved serial #10 formerly Johnny Woodard and Parsons Colle
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European Great Helm with frog’s mouth style  front circa 1470 approximate. The helmet  shows early f1068a - European Great Helm with frog’s mouth style front circa 1470 approximate. The helmet shows early f
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European Great Helm with frog’s mouth style front circa 1470 approximate. The helmet shows early forging with considerable slag and irregular lines
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Colt 1860 Army 44 caliber percussion revolver  fully and finely factory open vine scroll  engraved w1069 - Colt 1860 Army 44 caliber percussion revolver fully and finely factory open vine scroll engraved w
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Colt 1860 Army 44 caliber percussion revolver fully and finely factory open vine scroll engraved with blue and case hardened finish, burl wood grip
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Pair of watercolors on paper each 13” by  10-1/2” signed on lower right “Gerald  Cassidy” portraying1069a - Pair of watercolors on paper each 13” by 10-1/2” signed on lower right “Gerald Cassidy” portraying
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Pair of watercolors on paper each 13” by 10-1/2” signed on lower right “Gerald Cassidy” portraying cowboy facing right and cowgirl facing left. The
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Winchester Model 1876 lever action rifle 50  express caliber fully and finely relief  factory engrav1070 - Winchester Model 1876 lever action rifle 50 express caliber fully and finely relief factory engrav
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Winchester Model 1876 lever action rifle 50 express caliber fully and finely relief factory engraved and signed by “John Ulrich” serial #33780. Th
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Pair of exhibition quality gold inlaid full  side lock double barrel S x S shotguns by  "John Wilkes1070a - Pair of exhibition quality gold inlaid full side lock double barrel S x S shotguns by "John Wilkes
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Pair of exhibition quality gold inlaid full side lock double barrel S x S shotguns by "John Wilkes" 79 Beak Street, London. Serial #152...
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Royal quality Japanese Tonto or small sword  with ornate silver and gold mountings and  fine lacquer1071 - Royal quality Japanese Tonto or small sword with ornate silver and gold mountings and fine lacquer
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Royal quality Japanese Tonto or small sword with ornate silver and gold mountings and fine lacquer work. The mounts are very expertly made and sho
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Hi-Art pair of exhibition quality percussion  dueling pistols with royal provenance signed  Lebeda A1071a - Hi-Art pair of exhibition quality percussion dueling pistols with royal provenance signed Lebeda A
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Hi-Art pair of exhibition quality percussion dueling pistols with royal provenance signed Lebeda A Prague. This pair are among the finest sets that
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Royal quality valuables box probably German  circa 1625 to 1675 fully and finely chiseled  and engra1072 - Royal quality valuables box probably German circa 1625 to 1675 fully and finely chiseled and engra
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Royal quality valuables box probably German circa 1625 to 1675 fully and finely chiseled and engraved with dragons, scrolls, florals, urns and fine
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Watercolor on paper, signed lower left, David  Hagerbaumer ’64. Measures approx. 16-1/2” x  21-1/2”.1073 - Watercolor on paper, signed lower left, David Hagerbaumer ’64. Measures approx. 16-1/2” x 21-1/2”.
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Watercolor on paper, signed lower left, David Hagerbaumer ’64. Measures approx. 16-1/2” x 21-1/2”. David Hagerbaumer is one of the most recognized
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Original oil on canvas portraying quail  signed Dave Chapple lower left measuring  approximately 23-1074 - Original oil on canvas portraying quail signed Dave Chapple lower left measuring approximately 23-
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Original oil on canvas portraying quail signed Dave Chapple lower left measuring approximately 23-1/2”x19-1/4” freshly framed and matted in fine co
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Original oil painting on canvas laid down on  board signed lower right Larry Barton (born  1906 died1075 - Original oil painting on canvas laid down on board signed lower right Larry Barton (born 1906 died
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Original oil painting on canvas laid down on board signed lower right Larry Barton (born 1906 died 2008)showing ducks over sea with shooting stand
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Winchester model 1895 special ordered flat  side deluxe with checkered 3x burl walnut  stock and pis1075a - Winchester model 1895 special ordered flat side deluxe with checkered 3x burl walnut stock and pis
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Winchester model 1895 special ordered flat side deluxe with checkered 3x burl walnut stock and pistol grip. Serial #3668. The rifle is inscribed “J
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