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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Cased pair of period factory style engraved  Remington New Model Police cartridge  conversion revolv1586 - Cased pair of period factory style engraved Remington New Model Police cartridge conversion revolv
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Cased pair of period factory style engraved Remington New Model Police cartridge conversion revolvers, .36 cal., 4-1/2” octagon barrels, nickel fin
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Engraved Remington Vest Pocket derringer, .30  cal., 3-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood  grips, #274. 1587 - Engraved Remington Vest Pocket derringer, .30 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #274.
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Engraved Remington Vest Pocket derringer, .30 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #274. This gun is in overall very good + condition show
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Manhattan percussion revolver, .36 cal.,  6-1/2” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened  finish, woo1588 - Manhattan percussion revolver, .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, woo
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Manhattan percussion revolver, .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #18406 accompanied by a leather flap hol
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Finely engraved Remington New Model Army  percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8” octagon  barrel, showing1589 - Finely engraved Remington New Model Army percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8” octagon barrel, showing
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Finely engraved Remington New Model Army percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8” octagon barrel, showing an old restoration to the silver and gold finish
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Cased scroll and floral period engraved  Remington New Model Pocket conversion  revolver, .32 cal., 1590 - Cased scroll and floral period engraved Remington New Model Pocket conversion revolver, .32 cal.,
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Cased scroll and floral period engraved Remington New Model Pocket conversion revolver, .32 cal., 3-1/2” octagon barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips
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Remington 1901 Target Rolling Block pistol,  .22LR cal., 10” half round/half octagon  barrel, blue f1591 - Remington 1901 Target Rolling Block pistol, .22LR cal., 10” half round/half octagon barrel, blue f
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Remington 1901 Target Rolling Block pistol, .22LR cal., 10” half round/half octagon barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #2994. This gun is i
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Cased pair of Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1  spur trigger revolvers, .30 cal., 2-13/16”  barrels, 1592 - Cased pair of Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1 spur trigger revolvers, .30 cal., 2-13/16” barrels,
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Cased pair of Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1 spur trigger revolvers, .30 cal., 2-13/16” barrels, nickel finishes, rosewood grips, #452 (Early Prod
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Safety Hammer DA revolver, .41 cal., 2-1/2”  octagon barrel, factory bobbed hammer with  patent date1593 - Safety Hammer DA revolver, .41 cal., 2-1/2” octagon barrel, factory bobbed hammer with patent date
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Safety Hammer DA revolver, .41 cal., 2-1/2” octagon barrel, factory bobbed hammer with patent date on left side of hammer, nickel finish, checkered
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Beautiful engraved DA revolver marked  “BRITISH BULLDOG” on top strap, .38 cal.,  2-1/4” barrel, blu1594 - Beautiful engraved DA revolver marked “BRITISH BULLDOG” on top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/4” barrel, blu
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Beautiful engraved DA revolver marked “BRITISH BULLDOG” on top strap, .38 cal., 2-1/4” barrel, blue finish, iridescent pearl grips, #NVSN. This gun
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Large frame DA revolver marked “WESTERN STAR”  on left top barrel flat, .44 cal., 4-1/2”  octagon ba1595 - Large frame DA revolver marked “WESTERN STAR” on left top barrel flat, .44 cal., 4-1/2” octagon ba
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Large frame DA revolver marked “WESTERN STAR” on left top barrel flat, .44 cal., 4-1/2” octagon barrel, nickel finish, fancy cast black hard rubber
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Remington 41 caliber over and under  derringer, blued finish, hard rubber grips,  serial #64 on bott1596 - Remington 41 caliber over and under derringer, blued finish, hard rubber grips, serial #64 on bott
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Remington 41 caliber over and under derringer, blued finish, hard rubber grips, serial #64 on bottom of barrel showing Remington Arms - U.M.C. Co,
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Remington Vest Pocket 22 caliber single shot  derringer, blued finish, rosewood grips with  full Rem1597 - Remington Vest Pocket 22 caliber single shot derringer, blued finish, rosewood grips with full Rem
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Remington Vest Pocket 22 caliber single shot derringer, blued finish, rosewood grips with full Remington markings on top of frame. The derringer i
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English motor case with James Purdy label in  interior for gun with 30” barrel.  Some wear  but good1598 - English motor case with James Purdy label in interior for gun with 30” barrel. Some wear but good
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English motor case with James Purdy label in interior for gun with 30” barrel. Some wear but good and original marked “The featherlight” with pate
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Pair of English Flintlock pistols in their  original case by Gill & Parker showing brass  barrels an1599 - Pair of English Flintlock pistols in their original case by Gill & Parker showing brass barrels an
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Pair of English Flintlock pistols in their original case by Gill & Parker showing brass barrels and mounts in original near fine condition ci...
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Winchester model 1873 special ordered extra  long 32” round barrel and two (2) barrel  bands in .32-1600 - Winchester model 1873 special ordered extra long 32” round barrel and two (2) barrel bands in .32-
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Winchester model 1873 special ordered extra long 32” round barrel and two (2) barrel bands in .32-.20 caliber. Serial #467479B. The rifle remains i
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Winchester model 1866 S.R.C. in .44 Henry  rimfire caliber, factory full nickel plate  with Buffalo 1601 - Winchester model 1866 S.R.C. in .44 Henry rimfire caliber, factory full nickel plate with Buffalo
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Winchester model 1866 S.R.C. in .44 Henry rimfire caliber, factory full nickel plate with Buffalo Bill Historical letter confirming finish and conf
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Rare American Flintlock Martial Blunderbuss  by “Miles” with London marked brass barrel  showing “PR1602 - Rare American Flintlock Martial Blunderbuss by “Miles” with London marked brass barrel showing “PR
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Rare American Flintlock Martial Blunderbuss by “Miles” with London marked brass barrel showing “PRO and VED” inspectors marks for the state of Penn
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Very impressive Colt double rig consisting of  two cowboy style engraved Colt Single  Actions with f1603 - Very impressive Colt double rig consisting of two cowboy style engraved Colt Single Actions with f
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Very impressive Colt double rig consisting of two cowboy style engraved Colt Single Actions with factory deep-set medallion pearl grips, nickel and
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Western high back saddle marked Charles P.  Shipley, Maker, Kansas City, MO. #290 with  fancy toolin1604 - Western high back saddle marked Charles P. Shipley, Maker, Kansas City, MO. #290 with fancy toolin
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Western high back saddle marked Charles P. Shipley, Maker, Kansas City, MO. #290 with fancy tooling, large German silver heart decorations with sta
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Smith & Wesson M&P Target .38 special double  action revolver with 6" bbl. Serial #633646  in fine t1605 - Smith & Wesson M&P Target .38 special double action revolver with 6" bbl. Serial #633646 in fine t
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Smith & Wesson M&P Target .38 special double action revolver with 6" bbl. Serial #633646 in fine to excellent original condition sho...
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Large spear point Bowie knife marked on both  side of ricasso “Clarenbach & Herder,  Philada” circa 1606 - Large spear point Bowie knife marked on both side of ricasso “Clarenbach & Herder, Philada” circa
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Large spear point Bowie knife marked on both side of ricasso “Clarenbach & Herder, Philada” circa about 1860 with 11” blade, 17” overall rema...
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Scarce and desirable high grade Aya Model 37  Super O/U 12 gauge shotgun with 2 sets of  barrels and1607 - Scarce and desirable high grade Aya Model 37 Super O/U 12 gauge shotgun with 2 sets of barrels and
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Scarce and desirable high grade Aya Model 37 Super O/U 12 gauge shotgun with 2 sets of barrels and highly engraved full side locks with ejectors an
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Grulla of Spain Premier Grade Royal 20 & 28  gauge full side lock Royal ejector, S x S  shotgun made1608 - Grulla of Spain Premier Grade Royal 20 & 28 gauge full side lock Royal ejector, S x S shotgun made
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Grulla of Spain Premier Grade Royal 20 & 28 gauge full side lock Royal ejector, S x S shotgun made for Ducks Unlimited Special Edition. The g...
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Rare full side lock shotgun with key  detachable locks by Joseph Lang & Sons 102  New Bond Street, L1609 - Rare full side lock shotgun with key detachable locks by Joseph Lang & Sons 102 New Bond Street, L
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Rare full side lock shotgun with key detachable locks by Joseph Lang & Sons 102 New Bond Street, London in 12 gauge with two sets of barrels ...
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Colt SAA revolver, period engraved, .44-40  cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, period  ivory grips,1610 - Colt SAA revolver, period engraved, .44-40 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, period ivory grips,
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Colt SAA revolver, period engraved, .44-40 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, period ivory grips, #80207. This gun is in overall very good conditi
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Colt SAA revolver with martial Henry  Nettleton inspection initials and proof marks  but with a comm1611 - Colt SAA revolver with martial Henry Nettleton inspection initials and proof marks but with a comm
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Colt SAA revolver with martial Henry Nettleton inspection initials and proof marks but with a commercial three-line address frame, .45 cal., 7-1/2”
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel,  brown patina, wood grips, #57584. This gun is  in overa1612 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, brown patina, wood grips, #57584. This gun is in overa
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, brown patina, wood grips, #57584. This gun is in overall good to very good condition showing a brown pa
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Springfield Model 1878 carbine .45-.70  caliber. Serial # 19322X last digit not  legible. The carbin1613 - Springfield Model 1878 carbine .45-.70 caliber. Serial # 19322X last digit not legible. The carbin
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Springfield Model 1878 carbine .45-.70 caliber. Serial # 19322X last digit not legible. The carbine has been period decorated by Southwest Indians
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Remington New Model Navy factory conversion  to 38 long rim fire, serial #41449 and  conversion #4641614 - Remington New Model Navy factory conversion to 38 long rim fire, serial #41449 and conversion #464
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Remington New Model Navy factory conversion to 38 long rim fire, serial #41449 and conversion #464. The Remington shows 90-95% original nickel exc
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Original cabinet photo of “The Two Bills”  Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill probably about  1912 with pe1615 - Original cabinet photo of “The Two Bills” Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill probably about 1912 with pe
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Original cabinet photo of “The Two Bills” Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill probably about 1912 with penned marking on back, “Property of Buffalo Bill a
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Presentation grade and inscribed Model 1860  Officer’s sword with ornate cast in high  relief figura1616 - Presentation grade and inscribed Model 1860 Officer’s sword with ornate cast in high relief figura
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Presentation grade and inscribed Model 1860 Officer’s sword with ornate cast in high relief figural mounts recently discovered and in “out-of-the-a
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Gouache in black and white of frontiersmen in  fierce battle with Indians signed Albert De  Ford Pit1617 - Gouache in black and white of frontiersmen in fierce battle with Indians signed Albert De Ford Pit
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Gouache in black and white of frontiersmen in fierce battle with Indians signed Albert De Ford Pitney lower right. The buckskins, Kentucky rifles,
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Gouache in black and white of “The Sundance”  signed lower left De Cost Smith. 15”x20” in  fine cond1618 - Gouache in black and white of “The Sundance” signed lower left De Cost Smith. 15”x20” in fine cond
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Gouache in black and white of “The Sundance” signed lower left De Cost Smith. 15”x20” in fine condition recently framed, cleaned and matted. De Cos
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German miter style regimental cap with fancy  silver mounting, felt body and leather head  band. The1619 - German miter style regimental cap with fancy silver mounting, felt body and leather head band. The
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German miter style regimental cap with fancy silver mounting, felt body and leather head band. The embossed front shows eagle clutching sword and a
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Half stocked percussion plains rifle marked  “W. Beck” on barrel who was an Oregon  Territory maker 1620 - Half stocked percussion plains rifle marked “W. Beck” on barrel who was an Oregon Territory maker
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Half stocked percussion plains rifle marked “W. Beck” on barrel who was an Oregon Territory maker born Nov. 2, 1817, in Bucks County, PA and arrive
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Victorian era suit of armor with closed  helmet and fully articulated. The suit  measures 67” in hei1621 - Victorian era suit of armor with closed helmet and fully articulated. The suit measures 67” in hei
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Victorian era suit of armor with closed helmet and fully articulated. The suit measures 67” in height without stand and 73-1/2” including base. The
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Pewter tankard, top inscribed “Mayor’s Cup”  in script with beautiful hand engraved  portrait of Ame1622 - Pewter tankard, top inscribed “Mayor’s Cup” in script with beautiful hand engraved portrait of Ame
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Pewter tankard, top inscribed “Mayor’s Cup” in script with beautiful hand engraved portrait of American Eagle and Shield. The bottom inscribed in s
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Belgian DA revolver inscribed “WESTERN BULL  DOG” ON top strap, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel,  nickel fin1623 - Belgian DA revolver inscribed “WESTERN BULL DOG” ON top strap, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel fin
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Belgian DA revolver inscribed “WESTERN BULL DOG” ON top strap, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, #NVSN. This gun is in
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Period engraved DA revolver inscribed  “EUREKA” on top strap, .44 cal., 2-1/2”  barrel, nickel finis1624 - Period engraved DA revolver inscribed “EUREKA” on top strap, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finis
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Period engraved DA revolver inscribed “EUREKA” on top strap, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, ivory grips, #NVSN. This gun is in overall ve
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DA revolver inscribed on the top strap  “BRITISH BULL-DOG”, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel,  nickel finish,1625 - DA revolver inscribed on the top strap “BRITISH BULL-DOG”, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish,
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DA revolver inscribed on the top strap “BRITISH BULL-DOG”, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, ivory grips, #NVN. This gun is in overall very g
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Exhibition style spear point Bowie knife  marked “Marsh & Bro. & Co., Sheffield”  measuring 16” over1625a - Exhibition style spear point Bowie knife marked “Marsh & Bro. & Co., Sheffield” measuring 16” over
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Exhibition style spear point Bowie knife marked “Marsh & Bro. & Co., Sheffield” measuring 16” overall with 10-1/8” blade. The grip is mad...
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Flintlock single shot pistol, .50 cal.,  period shortened to 6-1/4” brass barrel, wood  stock, brass1625b - Flintlock single shot pistol, .50 cal., period shortened to 6-1/4” brass barrel, wood stock, brass
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Flintlock single shot pistol, .50 cal., period shortened to 6-1/4” brass barrel, wood stock, brass mountings, lockplate marked “B. Homer”. This gu
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Flintlock Horseman's size pistol with silver  mounts and silver inlayed barrel circa mid  18th centu1626 - Flintlock Horseman's size pistol with silver mounts and silver inlayed barrel circa mid 18th centu
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Flintlock Horseman's size pistol with silver mounts and silver inlayed barrel circa mid 18th century of Germanic origin. The pistol measures...
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Germanic Flintlock pistol with barrel signed  "J. Andreas Hauer" in silver 16" overall,  9-1/4" barr1627 - Germanic Flintlock pistol with barrel signed "J. Andreas Hauer" in silver 16" overall, 9-1/4" barr
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Germanic Flintlock pistol with barrel signed "J. Andreas Hauer" in silver 16" overall, 9-1/4" barrel of 46 caliber smooth bore...
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Early 18th century Flintlock Horseman's size  pistol of central European mfg. with iron  mounts, pie1628 - Early 18th century Flintlock Horseman's size pistol of central European mfg. with iron mounts, pie
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Early 18th century Flintlock Horseman's size pistol of central European mfg. with iron mounts, pierced side plate, banana shaped lock and app...
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1850’s style U.S. Officers sword with  Clauberg blade and fancy mounts; scabbard  period script insc1629 - 1850’s style U.S. Officers sword with Clauberg blade and fancy mounts; scabbard period script insc
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1850’s style U.S. Officers sword with Clauberg blade and fancy mounts; scabbard period script inscribed “Presented to Capt. Thomas Kendall by Membe
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Interesting Colt Model 1851 small guard Navy  percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon  barrel,1630 - Interesting Colt Model 1851 small guard Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel,
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Interesting Colt Model 1851 small guard Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel, dark patina, wood grips, #13410. This gun is in
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French style brass Blunderbuss pistol with  under mounted spring bayonet and center  hammer Flintloc1631 - French style brass Blunderbuss pistol with under mounted spring bayonet and center hammer Flintloc
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French style brass Blunderbuss pistol with under mounted spring bayonet and center hammer Flintlock, circa about 1780-1810. The pistol measures 11
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Beautifully period scroll engraved Remington  New Model Pocket revolver, factory conversion  to .32 1632 - Beautifully period scroll engraved Remington New Model Pocket revolver, factory conversion to .32
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Beautifully period scroll engraved Remington New Model Pocket revolver, factory conversion to .32 RF cal., 3-1/2” octagon barrel, silver finish wit
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Lot of 5 Green River style later manufactured  skinning knives with wood grips, 4 are three  pins se1633 - Lot of 5 Green River style later manufactured skinning knives with wood grips, 4 are three pins se
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Lot of 5 Green River style later manufactured skinning knives with wood grips, 4 are three pins securing the grips, 1 is a five pin; two are marked
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