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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Finely beaded American Indian knife sheath  with well-worn skinning knife; sheath is  approx. 10” lo1450b - Finely beaded American Indian knife sheath with well-worn skinning knife; sheath is approx. 10” lo
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Finely beaded American Indian knife sheath with well-worn skinning knife; sheath is approx. 10” long and in very good condition with greasy yellow,
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Colt U.S. Artillery SAA revolver, .45 cal.,  5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  wood gri1451 - Colt U.S. Artillery SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood gri
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Colt U.S. Artillery SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #71298. This gun is in overall good condition
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“British Bull Dog”-marked DA revolver, period  engraved, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel  finish, ch1452 - “British Bull Dog”-marked DA revolver, period engraved, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, ch
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“British Bull Dog”-marked DA revolver, period engraved, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, #NVSN. This gun is in overal
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Forehand and Wadsworth Indian Bull-Dog DA  revolver with dog head trade mark on top left  side of fr1453 - Forehand and Wadsworth Indian Bull-Dog DA revolver with dog head trade mark on top left side of fr
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Forehand and Wadsworth Indian Bull-Dog DA revolver with dog head trade mark on top left side of frame, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, chec
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Period engraved DA revolver inscribed on the  top strap “WESTERN BULL DOG”, .41 cal.,  2-1/2” barrel1454 - Period engraved DA revolver inscribed on the top strap “WESTERN BULL DOG”, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel
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Period engraved DA revolver inscribed on the top strap “WESTERN BULL DOG”, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, ivory grips, #NVSN. This gun is
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Smith & Wesson pre Model 27 double action 357  magnum cal. Revolver with factory 6” barrel,  blued f1455 - Smith & Wesson pre Model 27 double action 357 magnum cal. Revolver with factory 6” barrel, blued f
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Smith & Wesson pre Model 27 double action 357 magnum cal. Revolver with factory 6” barrel, blued finish, diamond checkered medallion grips, s...
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Colt Model 1903 exposed hammer semi-auto  pistol, .38 Rimless cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue  finish, che1456 - Colt Model 1903 exposed hammer semi-auto pistol, .38 Rimless cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, che
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Colt Model 1903 exposed hammer semi-auto pistol, .38 Rimless cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #42684. This gun
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Smith & Wesson 5-screw M&P hand ejector DA  revolver, .38 Special cal., 2” barrel, gold  wash finish1457 - Smith & Wesson 5-screw M&P hand ejector DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 2” barrel, gold wash finish
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Smith & Wesson 5-screw M&P hand ejector DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 2” barrel, gold wash finish, thick pearl grips with engraved and e...
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Colt Model 1905 Marine Corps DA revolver, .38  cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered  walnut grips1458 - Colt Model 1905 Marine Corps DA revolver, .38 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut grips
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Colt Model 1905 Marine Corps DA revolver, .38 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut grips, lanyard ring, #185. This gun is in overall very
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Italian-made Weatherby Regency O/U shotgun,  12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, full over modified  chokes, 21459 - Italian-made Weatherby Regency O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, full over modified chokes, 2
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Italian-made Weatherby Regency O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, full over modified chokes, 28” ventilated rib barrels, blue finish, engraved
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle, .44  WCF cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish,  wood stoc1460 - Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle, .44 WCF cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stoc
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle, .44 WCF cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #526506. This gun is in overall very good con
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Special feature Winchester Model 1894 lever  action SRC, .30 WCF cal., 20” round nickel  steel barre1461 - Special feature Winchester Model 1894 lever action SRC, .30 WCF cal., 20” round nickel steel barre
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Special feature Winchester Model 1894 lever action SRC, .30 WCF cal., 20” round nickel steel barrel, half magazine, blue finish, wood stocks, #8577
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Classic elegance 14 karat yellow gold ladies  custom made ring. Set with a AAA quality,  very intens1461a - Classic elegance 14 karat yellow gold ladies custom made ring. Set with a AAA quality, very intens
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Classic elegance 14 karat yellow gold ladies custom made ring. Set with a AAA quality, very intense purple/blue Tanzanite weighing approx. 2.50 car
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Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade O/U shotgun,  12 gauge, 2-3/4” shells, full choke over  modified ch1462 - Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” shells, full choke over modified ch
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Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” shells, full choke over modified choke, 28” ventilated rib barrels, blue finish, eng
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Flintlock full stocked Kentucky rifle,  massive approx. .68 caliber  43” octagon  barrel, lock marke1462a - Flintlock full stocked Kentucky rifle, massive approx. .68 caliber 43” octagon barrel, lock marke
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Flintlock full stocked Kentucky rifle, massive approx. .68 caliber 43” octagon barrel, lock marked “Ketland” with brass mounts and fancy patchbox,
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18th century flintlock ‘buck and ball’ gun,  American made, probably New England, with  Wilson-marke1463 - 18th century flintlock ‘buck and ball’ gun, American made, probably New England, with Wilson-marke
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18th century flintlock ‘buck and ball’ gun, American made, probably New England, with Wilson-marked imported lock. Gun measures approx. 66” overall
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Cased Tranter’s patent DA revolver, .31 cal.,  4” barrel, blue finish, engraved frame,  checkered wo1464 - Cased Tranter’s patent DA revolver, .31 cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, engraved frame, checkered wo
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Cased Tranter’s patent DA revolver, .31 cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, engraved frame, checkered wood grips, #36357. This gun is in overall very goo
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Original oil painting on board showing  waterfowl signed T. Beecham (1926-2000) lower  right. Approx1465 - Original oil painting on board showing waterfowl signed T. Beecham (1926-2000) lower right. Approx
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Original oil painting on board showing waterfowl signed T. Beecham (1926-2000) lower right. Approximately 24”x30” beautifully framed in excellent t
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Antique carved cane of collector's quality  circa late 19th early 20th century with L  shaped grip a1466 - Antique carved cane of collector's quality circa late 19th early 20th century with L shaped grip a
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Antique carved cane of collector's quality circa late 19th early 20th century with L shaped grip and buckle at area where shaft meets grip. ...
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Interesting Folk Art cane with leather rings  mounted around metal center, brass tip, bone  and blac1467 - Interesting Folk Art cane with leather rings mounted around metal center, brass tip, bone and blac
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Interesting Folk Art cane with leather rings mounted around metal center, brass tip, bone and blackened hardwood accents. The top shows gold dust
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Antique American Folk Art collector's quality  carved wood cane with finely carved block  letters st1468 - Antique American Folk Art collector's quality carved wood cane with finely carved block letters st
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Antique American Folk Art collector's quality carved wood cane with finely carved block letters stating (erected May 31st 1819 fire Feb 2 189...
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Finely executed oil on canvas by Doug Van  Howd showing dog flushing birds signed lower  right. The 1469 - Finely executed oil on canvas by Doug Van Howd showing dog flushing birds signed lower right. The
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Finely executed oil on canvas by Doug Van Howd showing dog flushing birds signed lower right. The painting measures 24” x 35-1/2”. No condition pro
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower  left Ernest Berke dated 1961 entitled on  sticker atta1470 - Original oil painting on canvas signed lower left Ernest Berke dated 1961 entitled on sticker atta
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Original oil painting on canvas signed lower left Ernest Berke dated 1961 entitled on sticker attached to reverse “Evening Serenade”. The whimsical
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An original oil painting on board signed  lower left, Van Howd. Doug Van Howd is one of  California’1471 - An original oil painting on board signed lower left, Van Howd. Doug Van Howd is one of California’
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An original oil painting on board signed lower left, Van Howd. Doug Van Howd is one of California’s most recognized artists. Mr. Robert Petersen ac
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Miniature 1/3 scale Colt Sheriffs Model  single action revolver cased with accessories  serial #17481472 - Miniature 1/3 scale Colt Sheriffs Model single action revolver cased with accessories serial #1748
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Miniature 1/3 scale Colt Sheriffs Model single action revolver cased with accessories serial #1748 marked by Uberti with accurate Colt address cali
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1/3 scale Miniature Colt Texas Paterson cased  with accessories by unknown maker.  The  miniature an1473 - 1/3 scale Miniature Colt Texas Paterson cased with accessories by unknown maker. The miniature an
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1/3 scale Miniature Colt Texas Paterson cased with accessories by unknown maker. The miniature and accessories are good quality and show some age.
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Miniature ½ scale Colt Buntline single action  revolver showing Colt address on barrel,  serial # 201474 - Miniature ½ scale Colt Buntline single action revolver showing Colt address on barrel, serial # 20
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Miniature ½ scale Colt Buntline single action revolver showing Colt address on barrel, serial # 2032. Blue and case hardened finished, wood ...
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Williamson 41 caliber convertible Derringer  in rimfire and percussion with insert.  The  derringer 1475 - Williamson 41 caliber convertible Derringer in rimfire and percussion with insert. The derringer
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Williamson 41 caliber convertible Derringer in rimfire and percussion with insert. The derringer remains in near fine condition showing 60-80% blu
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Combination Wheelock battle axe in Germanic  style with fully bone inlaid stock with pearl  accents.1475a - Combination Wheelock battle axe in Germanic style with fully bone inlaid stock with pearl accents.
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Combination Wheelock battle axe in Germanic style with fully bone inlaid stock with pearl accents. The weapon measures 29-1/2” overall with a 17-1
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Extra Large Flintlock Blunderbuss of Naval  style with iron barrel and forged iron  bracket to mount1475b - Extra Large Flintlock Blunderbuss of Naval style with iron barrel and forged iron bracket to mount
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Extra Large Flintlock Blunderbuss of Naval style with iron barrel and forged iron bracket to mount on rail of ship. The lock is marked “Tower” at
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Original oil painting on board signed lower  left Russ Johnson. Approximately 24”x36” with  no condi1476 - Original oil painting on board signed lower left Russ Johnson. Approximately 24”x36” with no condi
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Original oil painting on board signed lower left Russ Johnson. Approximately 24”x36” with no condition problems, nicely framed and matted. Russ Joh
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Original oil painting on board with signed  lower left Le Blanc. Approximately 26”x42” no  condition1477 - Original oil painting on board with signed lower left Le Blanc. Approximately 26”x42” no condition
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Original oil painting on board with signed lower left Le Blanc. Approximately 26”x42” no condition problems, freshly framed and matted. Robert Pete
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Winchester Model 1894 SRC 30-30 caliber in  near fine original condition, serial #159483.   Made abo1478 - Winchester Model 1894 SRC 30-30 caliber in near fine original condition, serial #159483. Made abo
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Winchester Model 1894 SRC 30-30 caliber in near fine original condition, serial #159483. Made about 1901. This early carbine shows 92-96% origina
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Smith & Wesson Model 29, 44 magnum cal.  Double action revolver with 4” barrel,  checkered medallion1479 - Smith & Wesson Model 29, 44 magnum cal. Double action revolver with 4” barrel, checkered medallion
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Smith & Wesson Model 29, 44 magnum cal. Double action revolver with 4” barrel, checkered medallion (coke bottle shaped) grips, early producti...
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Antique Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2”  barrel, old restored blue and case hardened  finish, ra1480 - Antique Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, old restored blue and case hardened finish, ra
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Antique Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, old restored blue and case hardened finish, raised carved steer head pearl grips with red inset
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Colt SAA revolver, .41 Colt cal., 4-3/4”  barrel, blue and case hardened finish, old  ivory grips, #1481 - Colt SAA revolver, .41 Colt cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, old ivory grips, #
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Colt SAA revolver, .41 Colt cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, old ivory grips, #169445.This gun is in overall very good condition
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Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1952 bolt action  carbine in factory 257 Roberts caliber with  quick det1482 - Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1952 bolt action carbine in factory 257 Roberts caliber with quick det
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Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1952 bolt action carbine in factory 257 Roberts caliber with quick detachable mounted 2.3 to 7 power Kahles Scope Model
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Remington Model 32 Trap shot gun with  Kreighoff marked barrels showing Ulm Germany  address and boh1483 - Remington Model 32 Trap shot gun with Kreighoff marked barrels showing Ulm Germany address and boh
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Remington Model 32 Trap shot gun with Kreighoff marked barrels showing Ulm Germany address and bohler steel Model 32 Trap markings, serial #2896. T
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Savage Anchutz Model 54 Sporter in 22 long  rifle caliber, serial #1151550A.  The rifle  remains in 1484 - Savage Anchutz Model 54 Sporter in 22 long rifle caliber, serial #1151550A. The rifle remains in
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Savage Anchutz Model 54 Sporter in 22 long rifle caliber, serial #1151550A. The rifle remains in fine to excellent condition and a thin line recoi
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Remington Sportsman 12 gauge semi-auto  shotgun with barrel reduced to 21" and mount  for screw on C1485 - Remington Sportsman 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun with barrel reduced to 21" and mount for screw on C
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Remington Sportsman 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun with barrel reduced to 21" and mount for screw on Cutts style choke. The gun has been used h...
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Browning BT 99 Pigeon Grade (rare) 12 gauge  trap shotgun high grade with ornately  engraved receive1486 - Browning BT 99 Pigeon Grade (rare) 12 gauge trap shotgun high grade with ornately engraved receive
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Browning BT 99 Pigeon Grade (rare) 12 gauge trap shotgun high grade with ornately engraved receiver showing a pigeon on each side, select checkered
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NO LOT1487 - NO LOT
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NO LOT
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German Nazi era drilling by J.P. Sauer in  aluminum case intended for survival purposes  by pilot of1488 - German Nazi era drilling by J.P. Sauer in aluminum case intended for survival purposes by pilot of
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German Nazi era drilling by J.P. Sauer in aluminum case intended for survival purposes by pilot of downed German aircraft. The gun is in 12 gauge
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Remington 870 super magnum 12 gauge 3-1/2"  chamber pump action shotgun with 26" barrel,   screw in 1489 - Remington 870 super magnum 12 gauge 3-1/2" chamber pump action shotgun with 26" barrel, screw in
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Remington 870 super magnum 12 gauge 3-1/2" chamber pump action shotgun with 26" barrel, screw in choke (one included in modified) synt...
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CVC Inc. English Classic Field III 12 gauge  over and under shotgun with Westport, Conn.  Barrel add1490 - CVC Inc. English Classic Field III 12 gauge over and under shotgun with Westport, Conn. Barrel add
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CVC Inc. English Classic Field III 12 gauge over and under shotgun with Westport, Conn. Barrel address and similar to 101 Winchester in its design.
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Ornate double action pin fire revolver  showing gold and silver inlay, relief  engraved florals and 1491 - Ornate double action pin fire revolver showing gold and silver inlay, relief engraved florals and
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Ornate double action pin fire revolver showing gold and silver inlay, relief engraved florals and raised carved ebony stocks. Pistol measures 9-3/
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American Curly & Stripped maple stocked  Flintlock pistol with English style brass  mounts and perio1492 - American Curly & Stripped maple stocked Flintlock pistol with English style brass mounts and perio
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American Curly & Stripped maple stocked Flintlock pistol with English style brass mounts and period associated parts made by early gunsmith o...
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Germanic Flintlock pistol, circa 1700-1750  with ornate cast brass mounts that are gold  gilted and 1493 - Germanic Flintlock pistol, circa 1700-1750 with ornate cast brass mounts that are gold gilted and
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Germanic Flintlock pistol, circa 1700-1750 with ornate cast brass mounts that are gold gilted and early banana shaped lock. The butt cap shows a s
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Germanic Flintlock pistol signed in silver on  barrel "Michael Bayer".  The pistol shows  ornate bra1494 - Germanic Flintlock pistol signed in silver on barrel "Michael Bayer". The pistol shows ornate bra
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Germanic Flintlock pistol signed in silver on barrel "Michael Bayer". The pistol shows ornate brass mounts that were gold gilted and b...
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Pair of Balkan Flintlock pistols with cast  ornate silvered stocks and miquelet locks,  circa late 11495 - Pair of Balkan Flintlock pistols with cast ornate silvered stocks and miquelet locks, circa late 1
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Pair of Balkan Flintlock pistols with cast ornate silvered stocks and miquelet locks, circa late 18th to early 19th century. The pair measure 19-1
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