John Hunter Collections Estate

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Live bidding to begin at 10am Nov. 30th
Estate of John Hunter collection. Bits, saddles, leather, guns, flasks, traps,military, long guns, books etc.
Local PICK UP AND PREVIEW AT DAKOTA PLAINS AUCTION HOUSE otherwise items will be shipped.
PREVIEW Friday 11/29/19 10-3PM
Local pickup at 809 w main, Lead. SD M-F 10-3
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US Model 1842 Springfield .69 cal. NVSN with early 1844 date, issued to both US and Mexico during th1 - US Model 1842 Springfield .69 cal. NVSN with early 1844 date, issued to both US and Mexico during th
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US Model 1842 Springfield .69 cal. NVSN with early 1844 date, issued to both US and Mexico during the war, original bayonet and ramrod, very good cond
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Sold to VF7713 for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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Antique officers sword with 32" curved blade , brass guard, wire wrapped leather handle and scabbard2 - Antique officers sword with 32" curved blade , brass guard, wire wrapped leather handle and scabbard
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Antique officers sword with 32" curved blade , brass guard, wire wrapped leather handle and scabbard. Remains very good, shows no repairs., bra...
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Sold to VF7713 for (125.00 + 22.50BP) = 147.50
 
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Model 1853 French military light artillery horse horse bit dated 1888.horse bit dated 1888.3 - Model 1853 French military light artillery horse horse bit dated 1888.horse bit dated 1888.
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Model 1853 French military light artillery horse horse bit dated 1888.horse bit dated 1888.
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US 1863 No. 3 Cavalry bit.4 - US 1863 No. 3 Cavalry bit.
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US 1863 No. 3 Cavalry bit.
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Sold to djauctions0 for (90.00 + 16.20BP) = 106.20
 
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Copper and brass powder flask embossed with bugles on both front and back, and public property on on5 - Copper and brass powder flask embossed with bugles on both front and back, and public property on on
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Copper and brass powder flask embossed with bugles on both front and back, and public property on one side, top of charger stamped American Flask and
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Italian made Model 1847 Walker .44 cal. SN 03304 good functioning condition, no FFL required.good fu6 - Italian made Model 1847 Walker .44 cal. SN 03304 good functioning condition, no FFL required.good fu
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Italian made Model 1847 Walker .44 cal. SN 03304 good functioning condition, no FFL required.good functioning condition, no FFL required.
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1874 Type 3 US issue meat can.7 - 1874 Type 3 US issue meat can.
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1874 Type 3 US issue meat can.
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Sold to utica3 for (10.00 + 1.80BP) = 11.80
 
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Collection of 3 includes US leather McKeever 45-70 cartridge pouch a scarce example with hangers for8 - Collection of 3 includes US leather McKeever 45-70 cartridge pouch a scarce example with hangers for
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Collection of 3 includes US leather McKeever 45-70 cartridge pouch a scarce example with hangers for shoulder straps, and 2 Colt bullet molds for .44
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US Model 1855\70 bayonet for .58 cal. muskets and later Springfields, used by both North and South d9 - US Model 1855\70 bayonet for .58 cal. muskets and later Springfields, used by both North and South d
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US Model 1855\70 bayonet for .58 cal. muskets and later Springfields, used by both North and South during civil war. Includes leather scabbard.and lat
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Collection of 2 antique metal powder flasks, both complete and working, 4 1/4" long.both complete an10 - Collection of 2 antique metal powder flasks, both complete and working, 4 1/4" long.both complete an
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Collection of 2 antique metal powder flasks, both complete and working, 4 1/4" long.both complete and working, 4 1/4" long.
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Rock Island 1901 issue water canteen with original hang strap.with original hang strap.11 - Rock Island 1901 issue water canteen with original hang strap.with original hang strap.
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Rock Island 1901 issue water canteen with original hang strap.with original hang strap.
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US 1885 watering bit with original reins.12 - US 1885 watering bit with original reins.
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US 1885 watering bit with original reins.
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Collection of 3 includes 2 US Cavalry tin cups and Civil war period tin handled pouring pitcher 4 1/13 - Collection of 3 includes 2 US Cavalry tin cups and Civil war period tin handled pouring pitcher 4 1/
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Collection of 3 includes 2 US Cavalry tin cups and Civil war period tin handled pouring pitcher 4 1/2" tall.and Civil war period tin handled po...
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Brass US military spurs.14 - Brass US military spurs.
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Brass US military spurs.
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Leather US McKeever ammo pouch Model 1874, early pattern marked JH Wilson, complete with leather str15 - Leather US McKeever ammo pouch Model 1874, early pattern marked JH Wilson, complete with leather str
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Leather US McKeever ammo pouch Model 1874, early pattern marked JH Wilson, complete with leather straps intact.Model 1874, early pattern marked JH Wil
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Leather Model 1859 carbine socket marked E. Metzger Phila in very good unissued condition.E. Metzger16 - Leather Model 1859 carbine socket marked E. Metzger Phila in very good unissued condition.E. Metzger
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Leather Model 1859 carbine socket marked E. Metzger Phila in very good unissued condition.E. Metzger Phila in very good unissued condition.
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Sold to utica3 for (55.00 + 9.90BP) = 64.90
 
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US Springfield 1873 bayonet and scabbard leather frog intact.leather frog intact.17 - US Springfield 1873 bayonet and scabbard leather frog intact.leather frog intact.
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US Springfield 1873 bayonet and scabbard leather frog intact.leather frog intact.
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Collection of 3 books includes 44-70 Trapdoor Springfields, Pageant of the Gun, and Trapdoor Springf18 - Collection of 3 books includes 44-70 Trapdoor Springfields, Pageant of the Gun, and Trapdoor Springf
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Collection of 3 books includes 44-70 Trapdoor Springfields, Pageant of the Gun, and Trapdoor Springfield.Springfields, Pageant of the Gun, and Trapdoo
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Collection of 3 frontier relics includes large percussion rifle cylinder, very early hand wrought st19 - Collection of 3 frontier relics includes large percussion rifle cylinder, very early hand wrought st
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Collection of 3 frontier relics includes large percussion rifle cylinder, very early hand wrought straight shank bit and spear point knife 18 1/2&qu...
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Collection of 5 includes 3 relic flask bodies, broken rear stock of percussion trade gun lock plate 20 - Collection of 5 includes 3 relic flask bodies, broken rear stock of percussion trade gun lock plate
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Collection of 5 includes 3 relic flask bodies, broken rear stock of percussion trade gun lock plate unmarked and an additional wood stock with metal t
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Sold to TNrelicnut for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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US leather McKeever ammo pouch with empty brass casings shows very good to near fine condition.with 21 - US leather McKeever ammo pouch with empty brass casings shows very good to near fine condition.with
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US leather McKeever ammo pouch with empty brass casings shows very good to near fine condition.with empty brass casings shows very good to near fine
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British Brown Bess carbine bayonet 20" long.20" long.22 - British Brown Bess carbine bayonet 20" long.20" long.
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British Brown Bess carbine bayonet 20" long.20" long.
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Sold to VF7713 for (15.00 + 2.70BP) = 17.70
 
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Collection of 4 includes US leather flag carrier with strap and buckle intact, 3 early steam bent wo23 - Collection of 4 includes US leather flag carrier with strap and buckle intact, 3 early steam bent wo
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Collection of 4 includes US leather flag carrier with strap and buckle intact, 3 early steam bent wood stirrups.with strap and buckle intact, 3 early
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Original period framed lithograph of Major General Ulysses S. Grant, image 7 1/4" X 9 1/2".General U24 - Original period framed lithograph of Major General Ulysses S. Grant, image 7 1/4" X 9 1/2".General U
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Original period framed lithograph of Major General Ulysses S. Grant, image 7 1/4" X 9 1/2".General Ulysses S. Grant, image 7 1/4" X 9...
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Sold to Aldus27 for (75.00 + 13.50BP) = 88.50
 
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Collection of 3 reference books includes The Photographic History of the Civil War, Mathew Bradies I25 - Collection of 3 reference books includes The Photographic History of the Civil War, Mathew Bradies I
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Collection of 3 reference books includes The Photographic History of the Civil War, Mathew Bradies Illustrated History of the Civil War and Gettysburg
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Full scale plastic horse head for bridle display, dark brown.display, dark brown.26 - Full scale plastic horse head for bridle display, dark brown.display, dark brown.
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Full scale plastic horse head for bridle display, dark brown.display, dark brown.
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Collection of 2 regional history books includes 1968 Cowboy and Sod busters Belle Fourche SD and Fai27 - Collection of 2 regional history books includes 1968 Cowboy and Sod busters Belle Fourche SD and Fai
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Collection of 2 regional history books includes 1968 Cowboy and Sod busters Belle Fourche SD and Faith South Dakota 1910-1960.1968 Cowboy and Sod bust
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Civil War era Peabody saddle ring carbine .50 cal. with 22" barrel and walnut stocks. Remains in goo28 - Civil War era Peabody saddle ring carbine .50 cal. with 22" barrel and walnut stocks. Remains in goo
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Civil War era Peabody saddle ring carbine .50 cal. with 22" barrel and walnut stocks. Remains in good original condition, original walnut stock...
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Small cased travel trunk containing various accoutrements for a early member of the Order of Knights29 - Small cased travel trunk containing various accoutrements for a early member of the Order of Knights
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Small cased travel trunk containing various accoutrements for a early member of the Order of Knights of Pythias, inside of trunk with M. C. Lilley &...
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Collection of 2 early Native American items includes 6" long stone scraper or knife, and early 7 3/430 - Collection of 2 early Native American items includes 6" long stone scraper or knife, and early 7 3/4
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Collection of 2 early Native American items includes 6" long stone scraper or knife, and early 7 3/4" bone scraper.includes 6" long s...
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Collection of 4 leather working tools includes early rosewood and brass leather splitter marked G.S.31 - Collection of 4 leather working tools includes early rosewood and brass leather splitter marked G.S.
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Collection of 4 leather working tools includes early rosewood and brass leather splitter marked G.S. Osborne, small riveter with pouch, and 2 addition
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Collection of 3 includes small beaded on smoked tan flap bag, and 2 stone hammer heads both full gro32 - Collection of 3 includes small beaded on smoked tan flap bag, and 2 stone hammer heads both full gro
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Collection of 3 includes small beaded on smoked tan flap bag, and 2 stone hammer heads both full groved.smoked tan flap bag, and 2 stone hammer heads
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Sold to djauctions0 for (70.00 + 12.60BP) = 82.60
 
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Collection of 3 includes 2 pair US Cavalry spurs and relic US military bit.and relic US military bit33 - Collection of 3 includes 2 pair US Cavalry spurs and relic US military bit.and relic US military bit
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Collection of 3 includes 2 pair US Cavalry spurs and relic US military bit.and relic US military bit.
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Collection of 5 wood jointed early cleaning rods34 - Collection of 5 wood jointed early cleaning rods
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Collection of 5 wood jointed early cleaning rods
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Collection of 4 includes vintage Army Air Force leather winter flying trousers size 40 showing good 35 - Collection of 4 includes vintage Army Air Force leather winter flying trousers size 40 showing good
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Collection of 4 includes vintage Army Air Force leather winter flying trousers size 40 showing good to very good condition and 3 US 1910, 1917 and 191
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Early French trade axe head with touch mark NB for New Brunswick, nice early frontier relic 5" long.36 - Early French trade axe head with touch mark NB for New Brunswick, nice early frontier relic 5" long.
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Early French trade axe head with touch mark NB for New Brunswick, nice early frontier relic 5" long.NB for New Brunswick, nice early frontier r...
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Collection of 4 vintage hand tooled leather items includes men's western belt and 3 bags.includes me37 - Collection of 4 vintage hand tooled leather items includes men's western belt and 3 bags.includes me
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Collection of 4 vintage hand tooled leather items includes men's western belt and 3 bags.includes men's western belt and 3 bags.
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Collection of 5 leather bound reference books on firearms.on firearms.38 - Collection of 5 leather bound reference books on firearms.on firearms.
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Collection of 5 leather bound reference books on firearms.on firearms.
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Pre Civil War 1831 short sword unmarked with 21" spear point blade and scabbard, remains very good c39 - Pre Civil War 1831 short sword unmarked with 21" spear point blade and scabbard, remains very good c
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Pre Civil War 1831 short sword unmarked with 21" spear point blade and scabbard, remains very good condition, scabbard separated and in two pie...
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Good early hand forged branding iron 42" long.42" long.40 - Good early hand forged branding iron 42" long.42" long.
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Good early hand forged branding iron 42" long.42" long.
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Collection of 4 framed items includes early Jonas-Hawkins Land Co. Wall SD. state map.early Jonas-Ha41 - Collection of 4 framed items includes early Jonas-Hawkins Land Co. Wall SD. state map.early Jonas-Ha
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Collection of 4 framed items includes early Jonas-Hawkins Land Co. Wall SD. state map.early Jonas-Hawkins Land Co. Wall SD. state map.
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Collection of 2 early leather ammo pouches largest stamped HG Haedrick Philideplhia PA used in servi42 - Collection of 2 early leather ammo pouches largest stamped HG Haedrick Philideplhia PA used in servi
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Collection of 2 early leather ammo pouches largest stamped HG Haedrick Philideplhia PA used in service from 1861-1865 showing very good to near fine c
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Sold to utica3 for (80.00 + 14.40BP) = 94.40
 
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Collection of 3 civil war period plates all New York Regiments.all New York Regiments.43 - Collection of 3 civil war period plates all New York Regiments.all New York Regiments.
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Collection of 3 civil war period plates all New York Regiments.all New York Regiments.
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Beaded on canvas Northern Plains leggings 12" long.12" long.44 - Beaded on canvas Northern Plains leggings 12" long.12" long.
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Beaded on canvas Northern Plains leggings 12" long.12" long.
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Very good original brass US peace flask 9" long marked NP Ames 1844 on top of charger, spout functio45 - Very good original brass US peace flask 9" long marked NP Ames 1844 on top of charger, spout functio
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Very good original brass US peace flask 9" long marked NP Ames 1844 on top of charger, spout functions perfectly, both hangers intact.9" l...
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J. Stevens tip up .22 cal. SN 25284 single shot pistol with 6" round to octagon barrel, nickel frame46 - J. Stevens tip up .22 cal. SN 25284 single shot pistol with 6" round to octagon barrel, nickel frame
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J. Stevens tip up .22 cal. SN 25284 single shot pistol with 6" round to octagon barrel, nickel frame and walnut grips. Remain very good to near...
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Rare 1859 High Port military bit with rare boss plates as pictured on page 95 Horse Equipment by How47 - Rare 1859 High Port military bit with rare boss plates as pictured on page 95 Horse Equipment by How
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Rare 1859 High Port military bit with rare boss plates as pictured on page 95 Horse Equipment by Howard Crouch, remains in very good original conditio
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Sold to kd58kg for (125.00 + 22.50BP) = 147.50
 
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1859 US military bit with No 3 port showing very good condition with no visible repairs.showing very48 - 1859 US military bit with No 3 port showing very good condition with no visible repairs.showing very
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1859 US military bit with No 3 port showing very good condition with no visible repairs.showing very good condition with no visible repairs.
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1863 US military bit with No. 4 port showing good original condition, showing no visible repairs.sho49 - 1863 US military bit with No. 4 port showing good original condition, showing no visible repairs.sho
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1863 US military bit with No. 4 port showing good original condition, showing no visible repairs.showing good original condition, showing no visible
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Sold to kd58kg for (90.00 + 16.20BP) = 106.20
 
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Collection of 3 early hand forged fish spears largest 12" long.largest 12" long.50 - Collection of 3 early hand forged fish spears largest 12" long.largest 12" long.
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Collection of 3 early hand forged fish spears largest 12" long.largest 12" long.
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