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J.M. Davis Private Collection Firearm and Artifact Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location330 N J.M. Davis Blvd, Claremore, Oklahoma, 74017, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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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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Mauser 1909 Rifle 1940s JMD-1228120270 - Mauser 1909 Rifle 1940s JMD-12281
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Mauser, 1909, made in Germany for Argentine Gov't. 5 Round Bolt Action 8 mm Argentine Caliber. military target sights SN: 6899, JMD Oval Tag: 26...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 687.50
 
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Mauser 71 Rifle 1887 JMD-1015120271 - Mauser 71 Rifle 1887 JMD-10151
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The action was not based on its predecessor, the Dreyse needle gun which had seen service during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, and which was fou
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to x********s.. for 305.00
 
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Maynard Percusion Rifle Rifle 1860 JMD-1048920272 - Maynard Percusion Rifle Rifle 1860 JMD-10489
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This is a falling-block Maynard rifle about .38 cal. Manufactured in Maryland. Percussion ignition and a ladder sight for elevation. Rare piece. SN: N
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to R****2 for 976.00
 
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Merridian Mfg, Triplett & Scott "Kentucky" Model Rifle 1860s JMD-1204020273 - Merridian Mfg, Triplett & Scott "Kentucky" Model Rifle 1860s JMD-12040
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Merridian Mfg, Triplett & Scott.50, Carbine, Rimfire, 30” round barrel, receiver stamped "Kentucky", 7 shot tube magazine, Smooth fore...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to s******0 for 1,037.00
 
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Modified Kentucky Rifle 1830's JMD-1020320274 - Modified Kentucky Rifle 1830's JMD-10203
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This is a smooth bore rifle with parts from the Brown Bess. The lock-plate is marked "Gore" but the maker is unknown. The barrel is marked...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 343.75
 
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N.H. and C.H. Raymond, Cambridge City, Indiana Rifle 1860s JMD-1197920275 - N.H. and C.H. Raymond, Cambridge City, Indiana Rifle 1860s JMD-11979
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N.H. and C.H. Raymond, Cambridge City, Indiana, tiger stripe wood, appears to be cut down Kentucky long rifle. Engraved pheasants on hammer plate, bra
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******e for 250.00
 
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NA Rifle 1884 JMD-1030920276 - NA Rifle 1884 JMD-10309
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This is an unmarked trapdoor design carbine. It looks like the Springfield design however it is unmarked. It is about .50 cal. and the bluing is intac
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to A********e for 500.00
 
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Navy Arms Company 1858 Remington Replica Rifle 1970s JMD-1094020277 - Navy Arms Company 1858 Remington Replica Rifle 1970s JMD-10940
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This rifle is a Navy Arms Company, 1858 Remington Replica, built in the 1970's. It has a Buntline 18 in. barrel and shoulder stock. SN: E 1506, ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*******n for 437.50
 
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Navy Arms Remington Style Rifle 1960s JMD-1094920278 - Navy Arms Remington Style Rifle 1960s JMD-10949
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This is a Navy Arms, Remington Style revolving rifle. Made in the 1960's. Percussion. SN: 1104, JMD Oval Tag: 9953, Condition: Very Good, >
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*******n for 343.75
 
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Nickel & Childs Revolving Rifle 1845 JMD-1066320279 - Nickel & Childs Revolving Rifle 1845 JMD-10663
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This is a Nickel & Childs revolving rifle. Of Conway, Mass. An early attempt to produce a revolving rifle. Note high hammer. Condition is poor. ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to H*********k for 2,375.00
 
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