J.M. Davis Private Collection Firearm and Artifact Auction

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Introduction to the J.M. Davis Private Collection Firearm and Artifact Auction

J.M. Davis ran the Mason Hotel in Claremore, Oklahoma, for his entire career, from 1917 onward. From the age of seven in 1901 until 1965, he was an inveterate collector of all firearms, as well as artifacts reflecting history in Oklahoma and the Mississippi Valley region. To preserve his collection in perpetuity, he created the 40,000-square-foot J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum in Claremore, which is today managed by the State of Oklahoma. It is the largest firearms Museum in North America.

The museum is a must-see for any weapons collector, displaying an incredible amount and variety of weaponry and famous felon, outlaw, and law enforcement personality items from history.

Proceeds of this sale directly benefit the long-term care and maintenance of the Collection. None of the items in this sale are out of the current museum exhibit displays. Nearly all of the items have been stored away, out of public view, since at least 1965 (54 years!), long before the modern era when most of the well-written and researched reference and table-top books on antique firearms were published. As an example, none of these weapons were known to R. Larry Wilson, a prolific firearms writer and author of approximately 60 books on antique firearms, who as a young man and budding firearms scholar, worked for Colt about the time this part of the collection went into storage.

The sale hosts more than 2200, antique to modern (probably none more recent than 1965) firearms, swords, crossbows and knives. In addition, there is a large section of Americana, featuring Native American stone and pottery items, primarily from Oklahoma and the Mississippi Valley. Items of cultural significance that are not in the sale are designated for, or already transferred to, the Oklahoma State Museum.

Davis was also a button, badge, medal and pinback collector, and there are more than a thousand items in this category, mostly in like-kind groups.

The two-day preview prior to the sale is a must for any serious collector.
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Unknown mfr. Pistol 1960s JMD-1129711000 - Unknown mfr. Pistol 1960s JMD-11297
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, .22, 12-in barrel, octagon barrel, wood grips. SN: RESEARCH, JMD Oval Tag: 1731, Condition: Fair, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to D******L for (95.00 + 20.90BP) = 115.90
 
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Unknown mfr. Pistol 1960s JMD-1132011001 - Unknown mfr. Pistol 1960s JMD-11320
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, Unknown manufacturer, Copy of Remington rolling block. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 1495, Condition: Very Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Unknown mfr. Pistol 1960s JMD-1138211002 - Unknown mfr. Pistol 1960s JMD-11382
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, Unknown manufacturer, .25 Prototype. 1" barrel SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 1854, Condition: Very Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to S******4 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Unknown mfr. Pistol post-1900 JMD-1140611003 - Unknown mfr. Pistol post-1900 JMD-11406
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, Unknown manufacturer.22, single-shot, pocket pistol. SN: 19-55, JMD Oval Tag: 2392, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D******L for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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Unknown mfr. Standard Velocity Pistol 1950s JMD-1145511004 - Unknown mfr. Standard Velocity Pistol 1950s JMD-11455
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, Standard velocity .22 short or LR, semi-auto, white grips. SN: 29969, JMD Oval Tag: 4578, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Perplex 2 Pistol Double-Barrel, Over/Under 1890's JMD-1142911005 - Perplex 2 Pistol Double-Barrel, Over/Under 1890's JMD-11429
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol Over/Under, Perplex, 2, black, plastic grips. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 3322, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to x********s.. for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Molln Pistol, Blank 1920 JMD-1136611006 - Molln Pistol, Blank 1920 JMD-11366
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, Blank, Molln, 7mm, 8 shot, double action, break shot. SN: 451, JMD Oval Tag: 3457, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d**********1 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Colt 41 Pistol, Colt 1950s JMD-1130911007 - Colt 41 Pistol, Colt 1950s JMD-11309
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, Colt, Colt, 41, Army Special, 5 in barrel. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 13090, Condition: Poor, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to d**********1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Great Western Arms Pistol, Over/Under 1955 JMD-1144811008 - Great Western Arms Pistol, Over/Under 1955 JMD-11448
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, Over/Under Derringer, Great Western Arms.38special, Copy of Remington double over and under derringer. Original finish. SN: 72, JMD Oval Tag:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to t*****r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Unknown mfr. Pistol, Shot, registered 1960s JMD-1131611009 - Unknown mfr. Pistol, Shot, registered 1960s JMD-11316
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, Shot, registered, Unknown manufacturer, T10mm, tip-up barrel. European. 12Ó-barrel, wood grips. SN: 777, JMD Oval Tag: 1193, Condition:...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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German Pistol, Signal 1920's JMD-1143111010 - German Pistol, Signal 1920's JMD-11431
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, Signal, German, 7mm, signal gun. SN: RESEARCH, JMD Oval Tag: 3307, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Perfecta German Manu Pistol, Signal 1940s JMD-1144511011 - Perfecta German Manu Pistol, Signal 1940s JMD-11445
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, Signal, Perfecta, German Manu.32, Semi-Automatic Pistol signal pistol. SN: RESEARCH, JMD Oval Tag: 3308, Condition: Fair, >> FFL IS RE...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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ROHM Pistol, Signal  JMD-1143311012 - ROHM Pistol, Signal JMD-11433
Holabird Western Americana Collections
.22 cal signal pistol, "Rohm" SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 4215, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c**********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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FMGE M3 Pistol, Signal, Double-Barrel, Over/Under 1920's JMD-1144111013 - FMGE M3 Pistol, Signal, Double-Barrel, Over/Under 1920's JMD-11441
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, Signa Over/Under, FMGE, M3.25, wood grips, SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 1696, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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German Pistol, SxS 1890s JMD-1142411014 - German Pistol, SxS 1890s JMD-11424
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, German, 7mm, single-shot, breakfront, wood grips, SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 11478, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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New Heaven Marlin Pistol, SxS 1960s JMD-1132711015 - New Heaven Marlin Pistol, SxS 1960s JMD-11327
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, New Heaven, Marlin, Break-Front, single-shot. SN: 3394, JMD Oval Tag: 11351, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*******n for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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SCWEINTOD- Pistol, Three-Barrel 1880's JMD-1144311016 - SCWEINTOD- Pistol, Three-Barrel 1880's JMD-11443
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pistol, Three-Barrel, SCWEINTOD-, 11mm, Triple-Over-Under, wood grips, all black. SN: 1932, JMD Oval Tag: 3321, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to H*****n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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ERL-SVENDSEN Pony Express Revolver 1950s JMD-1137111017 - ERL-SVENDSEN Pony Express Revolver 1950s JMD-11371
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revolver, ERL-SVENDSEN, .22 Long Rifle, Pony Express, Blade front sight, brass trigger guard/ back strap. Beautiful gun. grips have Pony Express rider
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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German THALSON Revolver 1940s JMD-1143511018 - German THALSON Revolver 1940s JMD-11435
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revolver, German THALSON, Pocket Pistol.38, plastic grips, SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 3640, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to d**********1 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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H & R Arms Company Double-Action Revolver 1890 JMD-1148911019 - H & R Arms Company Double-Action Revolver 1890 JMD-11489
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revolver, H & R Arms Company, Double Action, .22 rimfire, 5 in barrel, carved wood grips, blade front sight. SN: 466895, JMD Oval Tag: 3277, Con...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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H&R Arms Co. Model .22 Rimfire Revolver 1906 JMD-1146011020 - H&R Arms Co. Model .22 Rimfire Revolver 1906 JMD-11460
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pocket Revolver, H&R Arms Co., Model .22 Rimfire, Seven shot, wood grips. SN: 54166, JMD Oval Tag: 3287, Condition: Excellent, >> FFL IS R...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R*****2 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Harington & Richards Revolver 1910 JMD-1145411021 - Harington & Richards Revolver 1910 JMD-11454
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revolver, Harington & Richards, .22, Seven shot. Double action., wood grips, blade front/rear sights, SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 4570, Condition: Ve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Hembrug Revolver 1905 JMD-1136011022 - Hembrug Revolver 1905 JMD-11360
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revolver, Hembrug, 9mm, Service revolver. 6.5" barrel, blued, wood grips. SN: E86, JMD Oval Tag: 1685, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRE...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hopkins & Allen Ranger No. 2 Revolver 1861 JMD-1144411023 - Hopkins & Allen Ranger No. 2 Revolver 1861 JMD-11444
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revolver, Hopkins & Allen, Ranger No. 2, Converted to modern .22, wood grips, brass front blade sight. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 338, Condition: Ve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********u for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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JC Higgnins 88 Revolver 1950s JMD-1131911024 - JC Higgnins 88 Revolver 1950s JMD-11319
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revolver, JC Higgins, 88.22, 5 in barrel. SN: 6707, JMD Oval Tag: 10407, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to s****g for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Revolver 1950s JMD-1121511025 - Revolver 1950s JMD-11215
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a revolver chambered in .32 caliber maker unknown. Marked "SSS" for Secret Service Special"(marked on the barrel). C. 1950...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*********l for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Smith and Wessen Revolver 1896 JMD-1121111026 - Smith and Wessen Revolver 1896 JMD-11211
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Smith & Wesson, model "Young American" pocket revolver chambered in .32 cal. in good condition with a nickel finish. SN: 156...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k********g for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Unknown mfr. Revolver 1880's JMD-1132911027 - Unknown mfr. Revolver 1880's JMD-11329
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revolver, 6 in barrel, maker unknown SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 2556, Condition: Very Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Unknown mfr. Revolver 1940s JMD-1139711028 - Unknown mfr. Revolver 1940s JMD-11397
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revolver, Terrible shape, break top 5-shot pocket revolver. Parts gun SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 8835, Condition: Poor/Parts Gun, >> FFL IS REQUIR...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Unknown mfr. Revolver 1957 JMD-1145711029 - Unknown mfr. Revolver 1957 JMD-11457
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revolver, manufacturer unknown, 5 in barrel, poor condition, blade front, notch rear sight, wood checkered grips, SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 1609, Conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to d**********1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Unknown mfr. Spanish Revolver 1950s JMD-1182611030 - Unknown mfr. Spanish Revolver 1950s JMD-11826
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unknown manufacturer.410, Folding, Tip-Up Barrel, Side Release, checkered pistol grip, metal butt plate. SN: 68201, JMD Oval Tag: 4263, Condition: Goo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Veteran Revolver 1870's JMD-1139911031 - Veteran Revolver 1870's JMD-11399
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revolver, Veteran, .32, pocket pistol, spur trigger wood grips, poor condition. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 489, Condition: Poor, >> FFL IS REQUIRE...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Revolver, Tear Gas 1940s JMD-1135311032 - Revolver, Tear Gas 1940s JMD-11353
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Revolver, Tear Gas Gun, Flare Guns or CS Guns. SN: RESEARCH, JMD Oval Tag: 690, Condition: Very Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Slide-Action Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1890s, (French, Le Fusil Darne)  JMD-1174211033 - Slide-Action Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1890s, (French, Le Fusil Darne) JMD-11742
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shotgun, French, Le Fusil Darne, Brevette, 16-gauge, SxS Shotgun, slide shotgun, dual triggers, checkered pistol grip, engraved, metal butt plate, ver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to S********1 for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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