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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Sharps Model 1874 No. 1 long range rifle,  serial #156529 in 44 caliber with 34” barrel  with factor1075b - Sharps Model 1874 No. 1 long range rifle, serial #156529 in 44 caliber with 34” barrel with factor
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Sharps Model 1874 No. 1 long range rifle, serial #156529 in 44 caliber with 34” barrel with factory letter stating invoiced at factory April 12th 1
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Saxon crossbow with carved bone inlay circa  1580-1650. The iron bow measures 21 1/2"  across and re1075c - Saxon crossbow with carved bone inlay circa 1580-1650. The iron bow measures 21 1/2" across and re
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Saxon crossbow with carved bone inlay circa 1580-1650. The iron bow measures 21 1/2" across and retains a period cord. The condition is very...
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Possibly unique butcher's axe with forged  steel blade and carved wooden grip.  The  blade shows etc1076 - Possibly unique butcher's axe with forged steel blade and carved wooden grip. The blade shows etc
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Possibly unique butcher's axe with forged steel blade and carved wooden grip. The blade shows etched decorations on left of Indian head, flo...
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Stunning and elaborate gaucho knife with  raised gold on silver decorations with small  jewels in it1077 - Stunning and elaborate gaucho knife with raised gold on silver decorations with small jewels in it
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Stunning and elaborate gaucho knife with raised gold on silver decorations with small jewels in its original fitted case showing "F.J. Frecc...
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19th century dagger with chiseled steel hilt  and gold Damascus decoration made at the  Toledo Armor1078 - 19th century dagger with chiseled steel hilt and gold Damascus decoration made at the Toledo Armor
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19th century dagger with chiseled steel hilt and gold Damascus decoration made at the Toledo Armory under the direction of "Esubio Zoloaga&q...
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Original oil painting on canvas showing two  (2) elephants in jungle signed lower right D.  Van Howd1079 - Original oil painting on canvas showing two (2) elephants in jungle signed lower right D. Van Howd
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Original oil painting on canvas showing two (2) elephants in jungle signed lower right D. Van Howd. Doug Van Howd is a well recognized California p
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower  left Doug Van Howd portraying two (2) Cape  buffalo in1080 - Original oil painting on canvas signed lower left Doug Van Howd portraying two (2) Cape buffalo in
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower left Doug Van Howd portraying two (2) Cape buffalo in African setting. The painting measures 22”x28” n
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Original oil painting on canvas signed T.  Beecham 86 lower right. The painting measures  approx. 291081 - Original oil painting on canvas signed T. Beecham 86 lower right. The painting measures approx. 29
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Original oil painting on canvas signed T. Beecham 86 lower right. The painting measures approx. 29”x16”. Tom Beecham is a well recognized artist an
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Colt single-action Army revolver original  period scroll engraved in 44-40 caliber with  period etch1082 - Colt single-action Army revolver original period scroll engraved in 44-40 caliber with period etch
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Colt single-action Army revolver original period scroll engraved in 44-40 caliber with period etched barrel, nickel plated, raised carved pearl gri
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Westley Richards High quality drop lock 20  gauge double barrel shotgun with 28” barrels,  44” overa1083 - Westley Richards High quality drop lock 20 gauge double barrel shotgun with 28” barrels, 44” overa
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Westley Richards High quality drop lock 20 gauge double barrel shotgun with 28” barrels, 44” overall, extra fine engraved with fancy checkered stoc
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Original oil painting of Bull Elephant by  world recognized African Wildlife Artist  David Sheppard 1084 - Original oil painting of Bull Elephant by world recognized African Wildlife Artist David Sheppard
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Original oil painting of Bull Elephant by world recognized African Wildlife Artist David Sheppard who has recently deceased. The painting measures
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Well-known original oil on canvas attributed  to noted American artist A. B. Frost  (1851-1928). Mea1085 - Well-known original oil on canvas attributed to noted American artist A. B. Frost (1851-1928). Mea
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Well-known original oil on canvas attributed to noted American artist A. B. Frost (1851-1928). Measuring approx. 48” by 72” (image). Old period fra
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Historic Borchardt 9mm semi-auto pistol with  matching shoulder stock, holster, two extra  clips man1086 - Historic Borchardt 9mm semi-auto pistol with matching shoulder stock, holster, two extra clips man
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Historic Borchardt 9mm semi-auto pistol with matching shoulder stock, holster, two extra clips manufactured by Loewe of Berlin, #938 obtained by ou
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Original oil on canvas signed lower left  “E.S. Paxon” (Edgar Paxon) dated 1900.  The  painting meas1086a - Original oil on canvas signed lower left “E.S. Paxon” (Edgar Paxon) dated 1900. The painting meas
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Original oil on canvas signed lower left “E.S. Paxon” (Edgar Paxon) dated 1900. The painting measures 16 x 12 and portrays a prong horn antelope.
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NO LOT1087 - NO LOT
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NO LOT
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Colt 1851 Navy revolver 36 cal percussion,  fully and finely Gustav Young deluxe engraved  with ivor1088 - Colt 1851 Navy revolver 36 cal percussion, fully and finely Gustav Young deluxe engraved with ivor
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Colt 1851 Navy revolver 36 cal percussion, fully and finely Gustav Young deluxe engraved with ivory grips accompanied by high quality incise carved
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Pair of bronze statues by Doug Van Howd  numbered 1 of 50. Showing Indian brave and  Eagle and Maide1089 - Pair of bronze statues by Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 50. Showing Indian brave and Eagle and Maide
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Pair of bronze statues by Doug Van Howd numbered 1 of 50. Showing Indian brave and Eagle and Maiden with young buck. Approx. 6ft tall including pet
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Original watercolor on paper signed lower  left David Hagerbaumer (born 1921). The  painting approxi1090 - Original watercolor on paper signed lower left David Hagerbaumer (born 1921). The painting approxi
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Original watercolor on paper signed lower left David Hagerbaumer (born 1921). The painting approximately measures 22”x30” is in excellent condition
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Oil painting on canvas signed on lower right  Maynard Reese 1995. The painting measures  15-1/2”x 191091 - Oil painting on canvas signed on lower right Maynard Reese 1995. The painting measures 15-1/2”x 19
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Oil painting on canvas signed on lower right Maynard Reese 1995. The painting measures 15-1/2”x 19-1/2” is in excellent condition, nicely framed. E
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Antique card cheaters wrist “hide out” device  with functioning delivery device and metal  and leath1092 - Antique card cheaters wrist “hide out” device with functioning delivery device and metal and leath
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Antique card cheaters wrist “hide out” device with functioning delivery device and metal and leather securing brace for the wrist; dark patina, goo
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High grade presentation U.S. Militia  Officer’s sword with scabbard inscribed, “A  token of respect 1093 - High grade presentation U.S. Militia Officer’s sword with scabbard inscribed, “A token of respect
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High grade presentation U.S. Militia Officer’s sword with scabbard inscribed, “A token of respect from the Officers and Soldiers of the Lynn Light
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Pair of elaborate silver mounted Flintlock  pistols signed “Fatou a Paris” made for  eastern trade. 1094 - Pair of elaborate silver mounted Flintlock pistols signed “Fatou a Paris” made for eastern trade.
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Pair of elaborate silver mounted Flintlock pistols signed “Fatou a Paris” made for eastern trade. The pair measure 21-5/8” overall with 15” barrel
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Tshinke style wheel lock rifle from  Czechoslovakia region, circa mid 17th century  with fully and o1095 - Tshinke style wheel lock rifle from Czechoslovakia region, circa mid 17th century with fully and o
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Tshinke style wheel lock rifle from Czechoslovakia region, circa mid 17th century with fully and ornately bone inlaid stock with pearl and dyed acc
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Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Sporting rifle,  .50 cal., 32” heavy octagon barrel, blue and  case ha1096 - Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Sporting rifle, .50 cal., 32” heavy octagon barrel, blue and case ha
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Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Sporting rifle, .50 cal., 32” heavy octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, flip-up adjustable re
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Rustic musket converted to percussion, .54  cal., 37” barrel, full stock, iron mountings  and ramrod1097 - Rustic musket converted to percussion, .54 cal., 37” barrel, full stock, iron mountings and ramrod
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Rustic musket converted to percussion, .54 cal., 37” barrel, full stock, iron mountings and ramrod in overall uncleaned fair condition showing a he
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Wesson & Leavitt patent Dragoon by Mass. Arms  Co. 40 cal, 6 shot cyl, 7-1/8” barrel, 15”  overall, 1098 - Wesson & Leavitt patent Dragoon by Mass. Arms Co. 40 cal, 6 shot cyl, 7-1/8” barrel, 15” overall,
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Wesson & Leavitt patent Dragoon by Mass. Arms Co. 40 cal, 6 shot cyl, 7-1/8” barrel, 15” overall, serial #182. The revolver remains in good ...
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Colt 3rd Model dragoon, 44 cal percussion  showing U.S. marked frame, serial #13701.   The metal sur1099 - Colt 3rd Model dragoon, 44 cal percussion showing U.S. marked frame, serial #13701. The metal sur
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Colt 3rd Model dragoon, 44 cal percussion showing U.S. marked frame, serial #13701. The metal surfaces show a light patina with some faint traces
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French elliptical barrel Blunderbuss pistol  signed “Baodun” on lock circa about  1780-1805.  The pi1100 - French elliptical barrel Blunderbuss pistol signed “Baodun” on lock circa about 1780-1805. The pi
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French elliptical barrel Blunderbuss pistol signed “Baodun” on lock circa about 1780-1805. The pistol measures 13” overall with 6-3/8” barrel whic
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Original gouache on board signed lower left  “Michael Coleman” and dated 1978 originally  entitled “1100a - Original gouache on board signed lower left “Michael Coleman” and dated 1978 originally entitled “
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Original gouache on board signed lower left “Michael Coleman” and dated 1978 originally entitled “A Dangerous Hunt” with Kennedy Galleries exhibiti
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Magnificent and one of a kind “H.M. Pope”  marked Ballard action rifle, fully and finely  engraved b1100b - Magnificent and one of a kind “H.M. Pope” marked Ballard action rifle, fully and finely engraved b
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Magnificent and one of a kind “H.M. Pope” marked Ballard action rifle, fully and finely engraved by Josef Fugger and marked “Rebuilt by Griffin &...
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Marston three barrel derringer, period  engraved, .32 cal., 3” barrels, silver and  gold wash finish1101 - Marston three barrel derringer, period engraved, .32 cal., 3” barrels, silver and gold wash finish
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Marston three barrel derringer, period engraved, .32 cal., 3” barrels, silver and gold wash finish, selector switch for aligning the firing pin on
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Antique percussion powder tester with  engraved frame, bag style wood grips and  graduated metal pre1102 - Antique percussion powder tester with engraved frame, bag style wood grips and graduated metal pre
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Antique percussion powder tester with engraved frame, bag style wood grips and graduated metal pressure wheel to assist the user in grading the pot
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Colt Second Model derringer, .41 cal., 2-1/2”  barrel, quality re-blue finish, checkered  wood grips1103 - Colt Second Model derringer, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, quality re-blue finish, checkered wood grips
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Colt Second Model derringer, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, quality re-blue finish, checkered wood grips, #6372. This gun is in overall very good conditi
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Rupertus eight-barrel pepperbox derringer,  .22 RF cal., 2-3/4” barrels, silver plated  brass frame,1104 - Rupertus eight-barrel pepperbox derringer, .22 RF cal., 2-3/4” barrels, silver plated brass frame,
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Rupertus eight-barrel pepperbox derringer, .22 RF cal., 2-3/4” barrels, silver plated brass frame, wood grips, #NVSN. This gun is in overall good
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Colt Open Top Pocket Model spur trigger  revolver, period engraved, .22 cal., 2-3/8”  barrel, nickel1105 - Colt Open Top Pocket Model spur trigger revolver, period engraved, .22 cal., 2-3/8” barrel, nickel
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Colt Open Top Pocket Model spur trigger revolver, period engraved, .22 cal., 2-3/8” barrel, nickel finish, period ivory grips, #26217 (barrel #2452
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Reid’s “My Friend” Knuckle Duster revolver,  .22 cal., nickel plated brass frame, period  engraved, 1106 - Reid’s “My Friend” Knuckle Duster revolver, .22 cal., nickel plated brass frame, period engraved,
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Reid’s “My Friend” Knuckle Duster revolver, .22 cal., nickel plated brass frame, period engraved, #13260. This gun is in overall fine condition sho
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Savage Navy percussion DA revolver, .36 cal.,  7” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood grips,  #NVSN.  1107 - Savage Navy percussion DA revolver, .36 cal., 7” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #NVSN.
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Savage Navy percussion DA revolver, .36 cal., 7” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #NVSN. This gun is in overall good condition with a heav
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Antique European six shot pinfire pistol with  folding trigger, engraved frame and barrel  assembly,1108 - Antique European six shot pinfire pistol with folding trigger, engraved frame and barrel assembly,
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Antique European six shot pinfire pistol with folding trigger, engraved frame and barrel assembly, checkered wood grips, #30. This gun is in overal
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Allen’s Patent three barrel percussion bar  hammer pistol, .31 cal., 3” barrels, blue  finish, engra1109 - Allen’s Patent three barrel percussion bar hammer pistol, .31 cal., 3” barrels, blue finish, engra
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Allen’s Patent three barrel percussion bar hammer pistol, .31 cal., 3” barrels, blue finish, engraved frame, wood bag style grips, #110. This gun i
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Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 Second Issue spur  trigger revolver, period engraved, .32 cal.,  3-1/2” b1110 - Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 Second Issue spur trigger revolver, period engraved, .32 cal., 3-1/2” b
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Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 Second Issue spur trigger revolver, period engraved, .32 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, pearl grips, #103387. This gun is in...
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Sharps and Hankin four barrel derringer, .30  cal., 3-1/2” barrels, blue finish, silver  washed fram1111 - Sharps and Hankin four barrel derringer, .30 cal., 3-1/2” barrels, blue finish, silver washed fram
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Sharps and Hankin four barrel derringer, .30 cal., 3-1/2” barrels, blue finish, silver washed frame, gutta percha grips, #3338. This gun is in over
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18th century hanger with eagle head pommel  and eagles on cross guard with its original  silver moun1112 - 18th century hanger with eagle head pommel and eagles on cross guard with its original silver moun
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18th century hanger with eagle head pommel and eagles on cross guard with its original silver mounted scabbard. The blade measures 24-1/2” and the
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Hopkins & Allen Blue Jacket No. 2 spur  trigger revolver, intaglio-style engraved,  .32 cal., 3” rou1113 - Hopkins & Allen Blue Jacket No. 2 spur trigger revolver, intaglio-style engraved, .32 cal., 3” rou
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Hopkins & Allen Blue Jacket No. 2 spur trigger revolver, intaglio-style engraved, .32 cal., 3” round barrel, bone grips, #5984. This gun is i...
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Rare and desirable 7 shot Flintlock revolving  pepperbox pistol signed “Bate, London” circa  early 11114 - Rare and desirable 7 shot Flintlock revolving pepperbox pistol signed “Bate, London” circa early 1
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Rare and desirable 7 shot Flintlock revolving pepperbox pistol signed “Bate, London” circa early 19th century. The pistol remains in good to very
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Day’s patent Truncheon pistol constructed of  brass with eagle head and under hammer  percussion mec1115 - Day’s patent Truncheon pistol constructed of brass with eagle head and under hammer percussion mec
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Day’s patent Truncheon pistol constructed of brass with eagle head and under hammer percussion mechanism showing bell mouth cannon type muzzle. Th
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Engraved Merwin & Bray single shot derringer,  .30 cal., 3-1/2” octagon barrel, blue  finish, brass 1116 - Engraved Merwin & Bray single shot derringer, .30 cal., 3-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, brass
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Engraved Merwin & Bray single shot derringer, .30 cal., 3-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, brass frame, pearl grips, #143. This gun is in ov...
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Period engraved Moore’s Patent No. 1  derringer, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, blue  finish to barrel and1117 - Period engraved Moore’s Patent No. 1 derringer, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, blue finish to barrel and
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Period engraved Moore’s Patent No. 1 derringer, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, blue finish to barrel and silver wash to brass frame, #967. This gun is in
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Period engraved Standard XXX tip-up spur  trigger revolver by Marlin, .30 cal., 3”  barrel, nickel f1118 - Period engraved Standard XXX tip-up spur trigger revolver by Marlin, .30 cal., 3” barrel, nickel f
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Period engraved Standard XXX tip-up spur trigger revolver by Marlin, .30 cal., 3” barrel, nickel finish, brass frame, period ivory grips, #NVSN. Th
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Belgian proofed single shot percussion  pistol, .45 cal., 2-3/4” barrel, wood grips.  This gun is in1119 - Belgian proofed single shot percussion pistol, .45 cal., 2-3/4” barrel, wood grips. This gun is in
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Belgian proofed single shot percussion pistol, .45 cal., 2-3/4” barrel, wood grips. This gun is in overall good condition showing a brown patina to
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Unusual Bull Dog style DA revolver by Thomas  Ryan Pistol Mfg. Co. of Norwich, CT. marked  “Ryan’s N1120 - Unusual Bull Dog style DA revolver by Thomas Ryan Pistol Mfg. Co. of Norwich, CT. marked “Ryan’s N
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Unusual Bull Dog style DA revolver by Thomas Ryan Pistol Mfg. Co. of Norwich, CT. marked “Ryan’s New Model” on the top barrel rib, .32 cal., 2-1/4”
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