Important Collector's Firearms Auction

Auction Details

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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Period engraved large frame DA revolver  marked “AMERICAN BULL DOG” on top of frame,  .44 cal., 4-1/1121Period engraved large frame DA revolver marked “AMERICAN BULL DOG” on top of frame, .44 cal., 4-1/
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Period engraved large frame DA revolver marked “AMERICAN BULL DOG” on top of frame, .44 cal., 4-1/2” octagon barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #
Extensively period engraved DA revolver, .44  cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, ivory  grips, Belg1122Extensively period engraved DA revolver, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, ivory grips, Belg
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Extensively period engraved DA revolver, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, ivory grips, Belgian proofed, bobbed hammer, top strap inscribed “
Ruger Hawkeye .256 magnum caliber single  action and single shot pistol with factory  8-1/2" barrel,1123Ruger Hawkeye .256 magnum caliber single action and single shot pistol with factory 8-1/2" barrel,
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Ruger Hawkeye .256 magnum caliber single action and single shot pistol with factory 8-1/2" barrel, blued finish, walnut grips, serial #2244....
Pair of consecutively numbered Ruger  Deerstalker 44 magnum caliber, semi auto  carbines with smooth1124Pair of consecutively numbered Ruger Deerstalker 44 magnum caliber, semi auto carbines with smooth
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Pair of consecutively numbered Ruger Deerstalker 44 magnum caliber, semi auto carbines with smooth no finger groove stocks in excellent cond. Seria
Cased miniature Scottish basket hilt sword by  "Wilkinson" with fully etched blade and  makers marke1125Cased miniature Scottish basket hilt sword by "Wilkinson" with fully etched blade and makers marke
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Cased miniature Scottish basket hilt sword by "Wilkinson" with fully etched blade and makers marked fitted case. The hilt shows silver...
18th century small sword with gold over brass  hilt and triangular blade. The grip is  copper with w1125a18th century small sword with gold over brass hilt and triangular blade. The grip is copper with w
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18th century small sword with gold over brass hilt and triangular blade. The grip is copper with wire wrap an unraveling. The hilt shows a small br
High quality Pennsylvania style Kentucky  rifle marked by “Bryan Baker” on side plate.  The rifle is1125bHigh quality Pennsylvania style Kentucky rifle marked by “Bryan Baker” on side plate. The rifle is
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High quality Pennsylvania style Kentucky rifle marked by “Bryan Baker” on side plate. The rifle is stocked in striped maple showing a pronounced fi
Cartridge belt/money belt marked “Perry and  McKinley, maker, Miles, Tex.”. The belt  measures 3-3/41125cCartridge belt/money belt marked “Perry and McKinley, maker, Miles, Tex.”. The belt measures 3-3/4
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Cartridge belt/money belt marked “Perry and McKinley, maker, Miles, Tex.”. The belt measures 3-3/4” in width x nearly 40” in length. The cartridge
Collector's quality antique cane showing  carved wood grip in portrait of bulldog  mounted with silv1126Collector's quality antique cane showing carved wood grip in portrait of bulldog mounted with silv
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Collector's quality antique cane showing carved wood grip in portrait of bulldog mounted with silver accents and bejeweled eyes. The cane me...
19th  to early 20th century ladies walking  stick with pearl inlayed into shell grip and  blackened 112719th to early 20th century ladies walking stick with pearl inlayed into shell grip and blackened
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19th to early 20th century ladies walking stick with pearl inlayed into shell grip and blackened hardwood shaft approx 34-1/4" overall, fin...
Art Nouveau Hallmarked silver griped cane  with hardwood shaft , circa early 20th  century measuring1128Art Nouveau Hallmarked silver griped cane with hardwood shaft , circa early 20th century measuring
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Art Nouveau Hallmarked silver griped cane with hardwood shaft , circa early 20th century measuring 38" overall with grip portion approx 4-1/...
Very desirable Winchester Model 12 pump  action takedown shotgun, factory original 28  gauge, 2-7/8”1129Very desirable Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, factory original 28 gauge, 2-7/8”
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Very desirable Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, factory original 28 gauge, 2-7/8” chamber, full choke, 28” barrel, blue finish, wo
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Winchester Model 12 custom engraved and  upgraded with conversion to 28 gauge, serial  #1234272. The1131Winchester Model 12 custom engraved and upgraded with conversion to 28 gauge, serial #1234272. The
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Winchester Model 12 custom engraved and upgraded with conversion to 28 gauge, serial #1234272. The gun shows a 26” barrel marked full choke with de
Winchester Model 12 custom conversion to 28  gauge with upgraded select wood stocks  showing factory1132Winchester Model 12 custom conversion to 28 gauge with upgraded select wood stocks showing factory
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Winchester Model 12 custom conversion to 28 gauge with upgraded select wood stocks showing factory style pattern with factory style ventilated rib,
American Standard Tool Co. tip-up 7 shot spur  trigger revolver, brass frame, wood grips,  #NVSN.  T1133American Standard Tool Co. tip-up 7 shot spur trigger revolver, brass frame, wood grips, #NVSN. T
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American Standard Tool Co. tip-up 7 shot spur trigger revolver, brass frame, wood grips, #NVSN. This gun is in overall fair to good condition show
U.S. Militia Officers sword by Ames with  pearl grip, Roman helmet pommel, eagle cross  guard and or1134U.S. Militia Officers sword by Ames with pearl grip, Roman helmet pommel, eagle cross guard and or
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U.S. Militia Officers sword by Ames with pearl grip, Roman helmet pommel, eagle cross guard and original engraved scabbard. The blade shows etched
19th century Scottish basket hilt military  style sabre with scabbard. Blade shows etched  decoratio113519th century Scottish basket hilt military style sabre with scabbard. Blade shows etched decoratio
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19th century Scottish basket hilt military style sabre with scabbard. Blade shows etched decoration and dealer or makers name only partially visibl
Frankenau’s patent purse pistol containing a  5.5mm DA revolver which can be fired while  holding pu1136Frankenau’s patent purse pistol containing a 5.5mm DA revolver which can be fired while holding pu
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Frankenau’s patent purse pistol containing a 5.5mm DA revolver which can be fired while holding purse. Refer “Firearms Curiousa by Winant”, this t
Scottish pocket size all metal Flintlock  Highland style pistol with lobe butt and ball  trigger sig1137Scottish pocket size all metal Flintlock Highland style pistol with lobe butt and ball trigger sig
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Scottish pocket size all metal Flintlock Highland style pistol with lobe butt and ball trigger signed “I.Murdoch”. The pistol measures just under
16th to 17th century Italian jewel chest or  valuables box with finely carved and inlayed  bone into113816th to 17th century Italian jewel chest or valuables box with finely carved and inlayed bone into
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16th to 17th century Italian jewel chest or valuables box with finely carved and inlayed bone into darkened or ebonized hardwood with curly maple l
Horn drinking cup with carved decorations and  wooden bottom made similar to an American  powder hor1139Horn drinking cup with carved decorations and wooden bottom made similar to an American powder hor
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Horn drinking cup with carved decorations and wooden bottom made similar to an American powder horn circa late 18th to early 19th century. The hor
Original bronze portraying wolves entitled  “Break Away” by Renee Headings.  The bronze  measures 181140Original bronze portraying wolves entitled “Break Away” by Renee Headings. The bronze measures 18
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Original bronze portraying wolves entitled “Break Away” by Renee Headings. The bronze measures 18-1/4” in height by 26” in width to the outside di
Oriental erotic carving showing ladies with  frisky monkeys, circa mid 20th century  probably Japane1141Oriental erotic carving showing ladies with frisky monkeys, circa mid 20th century probably Japane
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Oriental erotic carving showing ladies with frisky monkeys, circa mid 20th century probably Japanese approx. 12" in length, well detailed an...
Hand carved figural display of rainbow trout  beautifully painted and detailed, signed  “Herchuck #11142Hand carved figural display of rainbow trout beautifully painted and detailed, signed “Herchuck #1
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Hand carved figural display of rainbow trout beautifully painted and detailed, signed “Herchuck #15”. The piece measures approx 11” in height by 1
Hand carved figural display featuring wood  brook trout numbered 507 and signed on base  by “John Ze1143Hand carved figural display featuring wood brook trout numbered 507 and signed on base by “John Ze
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Hand carved figural display featuring wood brook trout numbered 507 and signed on base by “John Zeiselmeier” dated 1995. The piece measures 15-1/2
Hand carved figural display of brown trout  beautifully painted and nicely detailed  signed “John Ze1144Hand carved figural display of brown trout beautifully painted and nicely detailed signed “John Ze
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Hand carved figural display of brown trout beautifully painted and nicely detailed signed “John Zeiselmeier” numbered 512 dated 1995. This well kn
Colt No. 3 Derringer 41 cal rim fire, blue  and nickel finish, varnished wood grips  showing small R1145Colt No. 3 Derringer 41 cal rim fire, blue and nickel finish, varnished wood grips showing small R
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Colt No. 3 Derringer 41 cal rim fire, blue and nickel finish, varnished wood grips showing small Rampant Colt marking on left side of frame with Br
Colt Third Model Derringer, .41 cal., 2-1/2”  barrel, blue finish, brass frame, older but  modern sc1146Colt Third Model Derringer, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, blue finish, brass frame, older but modern sc
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Colt Third Model Derringer, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, blue finish, brass frame, older but modern scroll engraving in the New York style of the secon
Flintlock Blunderbuss signed “H.Nock, London”  with registration numbers EC-184 stamped on  barrel. 1147Flintlock Blunderbuss signed “H.Nock, London” with registration numbers EC-184 stamped on barrel.
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Flintlock Blunderbuss signed “H.Nock, London” with registration numbers EC-184 stamped on barrel. The gun measures 39-1/2” overall with flared 24”
Spanish Miquelet Flintlock Rail gun with  flared iron cannon barrel and bracket for  mounting, circa1148Spanish Miquelet Flintlock Rail gun with flared iron cannon barrel and bracket for mounting, circa
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Spanish Miquelet Flintlock Rail gun with flared iron cannon barrel and bracket for mounting, circa late 18th to early 19th century. The stock sho
Colt Model 1855 Root revolving shotgun 20  gauge, 5 shot cyl, 30” barrel, serial #512.   The gun sho1149Colt Model 1855 Root revolving shotgun 20 gauge, 5 shot cyl, 30” barrel, serial #512. The gun sho
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Colt Model 1855 Root revolving shotgun 20 gauge, 5 shot cyl, 30” barrel, serial #512. The gun shows traces of original finish drifted to brown wit
Original pin-fire sword pistol circa mid 19th  century showing “H. G. F.” with crown proof  and Belg1150Original pin-fire sword pistol circa mid 19th century showing “H. G. F.” with crown proof and Belg
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Original pin-fire sword pistol circa mid 19th century showing “H. G. F.” with crown proof and Belgium proof on cylinder, serial #59. The saber is
Marlin Model 1881 Special Order rifle, .45-70  cal., 30” heavy octagon barrel, double set  triggers,1150aMarlin Model 1881 Special Order rifle, .45-70 cal., 30” heavy octagon barrel, double set triggers,
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Marlin Model 1881 Special Order rifle, .45-70 cal., 30” heavy octagon barrel, double set triggers, #5180. This rifle comes with a signed letter of
Germanic 17th century cabaset with Suhl  Armoury mark on brim. The helmet shows 19th  century etchin1150bGermanic 17th century cabaset with Suhl Armoury mark on brim. The helmet shows 19th century etchin
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Germanic 17th century cabaset with Suhl Armoury mark on brim. The helmet shows 19th century etching for decorative purposes and the neck plate has
Germanic black and white Morian helmet of  type made at armouries in the early to  mid-17th century.1150cGermanic black and white Morian helmet of type made at armouries in the early to mid-17th century.
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Germanic black and white Morian helmet of type made at armouries in the early to mid-17th century. The helmet is constructed in two (2) pieces and
Forehand and Wadsworth DA revolver, .32 cal.,  2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, dog head maker  mark on1151Forehand and Wadsworth DA revolver, .32 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, dog head maker mark on
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Forehand and Wadsworth DA revolver, .32 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, dog head maker mark on left side of frame and “BRITISH BULL-DOG” stampe
American Bull Dog DA revolver, .44 cal.,  2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, bone grips,  #8680. This gun1152American Bull Dog DA revolver, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, bone grips, #8680. This gun
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American Bull Dog DA revolver, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, bone grips, #8680. This gun is in overall good condition showing traces of o
Belgian-proofed British Bull Dog-marked DA  revolver, .45 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel  finish, scrol1153Belgian-proofed British Bull Dog-marked DA revolver, .45 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, scrol
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Belgian-proofed British Bull Dog-marked DA revolver, .45 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, scroll and line engraved, checkered wood grips, #13.
Original oil painting on board signed lower  right Guy Coheleach. Measures 24”x48” needs  only light1154Original oil painting on board signed lower right Guy Coheleach. Measures 24”x48” needs only light
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Original oil painting on board signed lower right Guy Coheleach. Measures 24”x48” needs only light cleaning, no condition problems. Nicely framed a
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower  left Peter Corbin 1982. Titled on reverse  “Totally Co1156Original oil painting on canvas signed lower left Peter Corbin 1982. Titled on reverse “Totally Co
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower left Peter Corbin 1982. Titled on reverse “Totally Committed”. The painting measures approx. 20”x30” u
Cased pair of center hammer Flintlock pistols  with spring bayonets and constructed of  brass in ori1157Cased pair of center hammer Flintlock pistols with spring bayonets and constructed of brass in ori
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Cased pair of center hammer Flintlock pistols with spring bayonets and constructed of brass in original to the period contoured case lined in velve
Cased pair of diminutive Flintlock pistols  signed “Perronne Fils” and “a Avignon” (circa  1790-18101158Cased pair of diminutive Flintlock pistols signed “Perronne Fils” and “a Avignon” (circa 1790-1810
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Cased pair of diminutive Flintlock pistols signed “Perronne Fils” and “a Avignon” (circa 1790-1810) in silver mounted bedroom vanity type case. The
Pair of American Flintlock pistols circa  early 19th century with brass octagon  barrels, simple Ame1159Pair of American Flintlock pistols circa early 19th century with brass octagon barrels, simple Ame
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Pair of American Flintlock pistols circa early 19th century with brass octagon barrels, simple American style mounts with naïve engraving an...
Sharps patent 4 barrel derringer by "Tipping  & Lawden" in 32 caliber rim fire, finely  period Engli1160Sharps patent 4 barrel derringer by "Tipping & Lawden" in 32 caliber rim fire, finely period Engli
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Sharps patent 4 barrel derringer by "Tipping & Lawden" in 32 caliber rim fire, finely period English scroll engraved and full gold ...
Rogers and Spencer 44 caliber percussion U.S.  Martial revolver in very good plus  condition. Serial1161Rogers and Spencer 44 caliber percussion U.S. Martial revolver in very good plus condition. Serial
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Rogers and Spencer 44 caliber percussion U.S. Martial revolver in very good plus condition. Serial #4407. The revolver shows 30-50% original blue w
Colt No. 3 Derringer 41 caliber rim fire,  blue and nickel finish, varnished wood grips,  serial #421162Colt No. 3 Derringer 41 caliber rim fire, blue and nickel finish, varnished wood grips, serial #42
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Colt No. 3 Derringer 41 caliber rim fire, blue and nickel finish, varnished wood grips, serial #42107. The derringer remains in near fine to near
Mid 18th century Flintlock Horseman's size  pistol converted to percussion, signed "L  Lehanne a Cre1163Mid 18th century Flintlock Horseman's size pistol converted to percussion, signed "L Lehanne a Cre
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Mid 18th century Flintlock Horseman's size pistol converted to percussion, signed "L Lehanne a Creveld". The pistol measures 18&quo...
Early Flintlock Martial pistol circa about  1704 possibly Swedish with iron mounts, 70  caliber smoo1164Early Flintlock Martial pistol circa about 1704 possibly Swedish with iron mounts, 70 caliber smoo
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Early Flintlock Martial pistol circa about 1704 possibly Swedish with iron mounts, 70 caliber smooth bore, approx 21-1/4" overall with 13-1/...