Major Collectors Firearms Auction

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Over 1500 Fine Antique, Classic and Modern High Grade Sporting Arms from A-Z. Special features include: a Single Action Colt documented to Legendary Texas Ranger Frank Hammer and “Bill” Sterling, Adj. General of the Texas Rangers and several other Ranger Guns formerly in the “Charlie” Schreiner Collection. The William Brewer engraved Navy with rig (he was the man who mapped Early California and the West). An important engraved Henry from the Les Quick Collection featured in his book. The Ripley Navy presented by Samuel Colt and many other fine antique Colts and Winchesters to numerous to mention. Magnificent Sporting Arms from the Robert E. Petersen Collection. A Gold Inlaid presentation Marlin to Tom Mix. A Gold factory inlaid Marlin Carbine, a large Model 70 Collection and WWII Sniper Rifles. U.S. Martial Arms from an Old Texas Collection. Exceptional Merwin and Hulberts, Fine Remingtons, Best Known “mint” Officer’s Model Trapdoor Springfield, Colt Derringers, Lugers, Important and Rare .45 autos pictured in Meadow’s book. African game guns, English Sporting Arms, Western Frontier and Civil War weapons.
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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U.S. model 1842 Musket, .69 caliber, by  Springfield, dated 1846. With bayonet,  scabbard, ramrod, a1130U.S. model 1842 Musket, .69 caliber, by Springfield, dated 1846. With bayonet, scabbard, ramrod, a
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U.S. model 1842 Musket, .69 caliber, by Springfield, dated 1846. With bayonet, scabbard, ramrod, and sling. The metal surfaces show some light to m
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Colt model 1855 Root revolver, 5th variation,  .31 caliber, 3-1/2” barrel, full fluted  cylinder, Gu1131Colt model 1855 Root revolver, 5th variation, .31 caliber, 3-1/2” barrel, full fluted cylinder, Gu
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Colt model 1855 Root revolver, 5th variation, .31 caliber, 3-1/2” barrel, full fluted cylinder, Gustav Young style engraved, deluxe wood grips, ser
Start Price : 2,500.00
Pair of Colt model 1862 police conversions to  .38 centerfire caliber, factory style  engraved, silv1132Pair of Colt model 1862 police conversions to .38 centerfire caliber, factory style engraved, silv
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Pair of Colt model 1862 police conversions to .38 centerfire caliber, factory style engraved, silver plated, ivory grips, serial #41343IE and #4137
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
Pair of American percussion belt sized  pistols with styling similar to Deringer by  John Krider of 1133Pair of American percussion belt sized pistols with styling similar to Deringer by John Krider of
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Pair of American percussion belt sized pistols with styling similar to Deringer by John Krider of Philadelphia in their original case with accessor
Sold to floor for 6,250.00
L. C. Smith field-grade 410ga double-barrel  shotgun, single trigger, standard extractors,  blue and1134L. C. Smith field-grade 410ga double-barrel shotgun, single trigger, standard extractors, blue and
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L. C. Smith field-grade 410ga double-barrel shotgun, single trigger, standard extractors, blue and case hardened finish, standard grade wood stocks
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Smith & Wesson 2nd model Schofield revolver,  blued finish, cartouche wood grips, .45  caliber, seri1135Smith & Wesson 2nd model Schofield revolver, blued finish, cartouche wood grips, .45 caliber, seri
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Smith & Wesson 2nd model Schofield revolver, blued finish, cartouche wood grips, .45 caliber, serial #5844. The pistol shows a smooth patina ...
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Merwin & Hulbert .38 caliber single-action  revolver, factory floral intaglio engraved in  deluxe mo1136Merwin & Hulbert .38 caliber single-action revolver, factory floral intaglio engraved in deluxe mo
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Merwin & Hulbert .38 caliber single-action revolver, factory floral intaglio engraved in deluxe motif, 3-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, exceptio...
Sold to floor for 6,250.00
Parker 16ga CHE grade double-barrel side by  side shotgun, built on “O” frame with 28”  Acme steel b1137Parker 16ga CHE grade double-barrel side by side shotgun, built on “O” frame with 28” Acme steel b
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Parker 16ga CHE grade double-barrel side by side shotgun, built on “O” frame with 28” Acme steel barrels, splinter forend, English style straight s
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
Krieghoff K20 20ga over/under shotgun,  factory 30” barrels, invector chokes, single  trigger, auto 1138Krieghoff K20 20ga over/under shotgun, factory 30” barrels, invector chokes, single trigger, auto
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Krieghoff K20 20ga over/under shotgun, factory 30” barrels, invector chokes, single trigger, auto ejectors, split barrels, low-rise ventilated rib,
Sold to floor for 8,250.00
Remington model 1875 single action revolver,  nickel plated, wood grips, serial #15039.  .44-40 cali1139Remington model 1875 single action revolver, nickel plated, wood grips, serial #15039. .44-40 cali
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Remington model 1875 single action revolver, nickel plated, wood grips, serial #15039. .44-40 caliber, 7-1/2” barrel, with period beaded and fringe
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Parker CHE grade double-barrel 16ga side by  side shotgun, 28” barrels, #1 frame, Acme  steel marked1140Parker CHE grade double-barrel 16ga side by side shotgun, 28” barrels, #1 frame, Acme steel marked
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Parker CHE grade double-barrel 16ga side by side shotgun, 28” barrels, #1 frame, Acme steel marked barrels, Parker Association letter states ‘ball
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
First model Schofield revolver, .45 caliber,  blue finish, wood grips, serial #2602 with  U.S. marki1141First model Schofield revolver, .45 caliber, blue finish, wood grips, serial #2602 with U.S. marki
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First model Schofield revolver, .45 caliber, blue finish, wood grips, serial #2602 with U.S. markings and “LP” inspections on bottom of barrel lug.
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
LC Smith double-barrel side by side shotgun,  20ga specialty grade, 32” barrels with  ventilated rib1142LC Smith double-barrel side by side shotgun, 20ga specialty grade, 32” barrels with ventilated rib
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LC Smith double-barrel side by side shotgun, 20ga specialty grade, 32” barrels with ventilated rib, Hunter single trigger, auto ejectors, beavertai
Sold to 21barn for 6,930.00
Winchester model 1873 saddle-ring carbine,  .44-40 caliber, in good condition with  original blue fi1143Winchester model 1873 saddle-ring carbine, .44-40 caliber, in good condition with original blue fi
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Winchester model 1873 saddle-ring carbine, .44-40 caliber, in good condition with original blue finish. Left side of receiver stamped “Captured by
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
Winchester model 1894 lever-action rifle,  .38-55 caliber, 26” octagon barrel, takedown  frame, full1144Winchester model 1894 lever-action rifle, .38-55 caliber, 26” octagon barrel, takedown frame, full
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Winchester model 1894 lever-action rifle, .38-55 caliber, 26” octagon barrel, takedown frame, full magazine, checkered pistol grip stock, rifle but
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
Colt model 1883 special order 12ga 2-barrel  set, in near fine original condition, serial  #7939. Th1145Colt model 1883 special order 12ga 2-barrel set, in near fine original condition, serial #7939. Th
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Colt model 1883 special order 12ga 2-barrel set, in near fine original condition, serial #7939. The #1 barrels measure 30-1/4” with brown Damascus
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
LC Smith specialty-grade 12ga side by side  shotgun, 32” barrels, ventilated rib, Hunter  single tri1146LC Smith specialty-grade 12ga side by side shotgun, 32” barrels, ventilated rib, Hunter single tri
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LC Smith specialty-grade 12ga side by side shotgun, 32” barrels, ventilated rib, Hunter single trigger, auto ejectors, straight English style stock
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
Smith & Wesson 2nd model American revolver,  ornately New York style engraved, probably by  L. D. Ni1147Smith & Wesson 2nd model American revolver, ornately New York style engraved, probably by L. D. Ni
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Smith & Wesson 2nd model American revolver, ornately New York style engraved, probably by L. D. Nimschke, nickel plated, original pearl grips...
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
Colt Single Action Army revolver, .44-40  caliber, 4-3/4” barrel, factory nickel  finish, ivory grip1148Colt Single Action Army revolver, .44-40 caliber, 4-3/4” barrel, factory nickel finish, ivory grip
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Colt Single Action Army revolver, .44-40 caliber, 4-3/4” barrel, factory nickel finish, ivory grips, shipped to Kennedy Bros., Minneapolis, MN, May
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
Piotti full sidelock double-barrel 410ga side  by side shotgun, beautifully bank-note  engraved blue1149Piotti full sidelock double-barrel 410ga side by side shotgun, beautifully bank-note engraved blue
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Piotti full sidelock double-barrel 410ga side by side shotgun, beautifully bank-note engraved blue and case hardened finish, select walnut stocks,
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
Watson Bros. #29 Old Bond St. London, 410ga  diminutive boxlox action side by side  shotgun, beautif1150Watson Bros. #29 Old Bond St. London, 410ga diminutive boxlox action side by side shotgun, beautif
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Watson Bros. #29 Old Bond St. London, 410ga diminutive boxlox action side by side shotgun, beautifully engraved, blue and case hardened finish, Eng
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
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Best quality European double-rifle by Peter  Hofer of Ferlach, Austria, .470 Nitro Express  caliber,1152Best quality European double-rifle by Peter Hofer of Ferlach, Austria, .470 Nitro Express caliber,
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Best quality European double-rifle by Peter Hofer of Ferlach, Austria, .470 Nitro Express caliber, full sidelock action, high-art engraved, deluxe
Sold to floor for 105,000.00
Perazzi MX-410 over/under shotgun, 26”  barrels, low-rise hand-filed rib, choked  “Improved Cylinder1153Perazzi MX-410 over/under shotgun, 26” barrels, low-rise hand-filed rib, choked “Improved Cylinder
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Perazzi MX-410 over/under shotgun, 26” barrels, low-rise hand-filed rib, choked “Improved Cylinder” over “Open”. Serial #90834, weight: 5.8lbs. Spe
Sold to floor for 10,500.00
Pair of Piotti double-barrel 12ga shotguns  with hand-detachable sidelocks, monte carlo  grade, Engl1154Pair of Piotti double-barrel 12ga shotguns with hand-detachable sidelocks, monte carlo grade, Engl
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Pair of Piotti double-barrel 12ga shotguns with hand-detachable sidelocks, monte carlo grade, English style straight stocks, checkered butts, 26-1/
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
Belgian Browning Superposed 410ga  Pointer-grade Superlight shotgun, single  trigger, auto ejector, 1155Belgian Browning Superposed 410ga Pointer-grade Superlight shotgun, single trigger, auto ejector,
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Belgian Browning Superposed 410ga Pointer-grade Superlight shotgun, single trigger, auto ejector, hard-rubber butt, serial #437J83. Choked “Full” o
Sold to floor for 13,500.00
Colt bicentennial 3-gun set, consisting of  Python, Single Action, and Dragoon. In  presentation 3-d1156Colt bicentennial 3-gun set, consisting of Python, Single Action, and Dragoon. In presentation 3-d
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Colt bicentennial 3-gun set, consisting of Python, Single Action, and Dragoon. In presentation 3-drawer presentation case with copy Armsmear book.
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
A. Francotte  eagle grade 20ga double-barrel  shotgun, 26” barrels, nicely engraved frame  and sidep1157A. Francotte eagle grade 20ga double-barrel shotgun, 26” barrels, nicely engraved frame and sidep
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A. Francotte eagle grade 20ga double-barrel shotgun, 26” barrels, nicely engraved frame and sideplates, splinter forend, double triggers, automati
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
Ansley Fox manufactured by Savage Arms  Corporation, 20ga side by side shotgun, 26”  barrels, double1158Ansley Fox manufactured by Savage Arms Corporation, 20ga side by side shotgun, 26” barrels, double
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Ansley Fox manufactured by Savage Arms Corporation, 20ga side by side shotgun, 26” barrels, double triggers, auto ejectors, beavertail forend, Engl
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
Prussian-made Charles Daly 12ga regent  Diamond Grade, barrel marked “C.E. Overbaugh  & Co. New York1159Prussian-made Charles Daly 12ga regent Diamond Grade, barrel marked “C.E. Overbaugh & Co. New York
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Prussian-made Charles Daly 12ga regent Diamond Grade, barrel marked “C.E. Overbaugh & Co. New York”, also engraved in each side of the locks....
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
Scarce Civil War era Adams patent percussion  Navy size revolver, by Mass Arms Co. .36  caliber perc1160Scarce Civil War era Adams patent percussion Navy size revolver, by Mass Arms Co. .36 caliber perc
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Scarce Civil War era Adams patent percussion Navy size revolver, by Mass Arms Co. .36 caliber percussion, 5-shot, Kerrs patent rammer, blue finish,
Sold to floor for 3,400.00
London armory manufactured Kerr-patent  double-action percussion Civil War era  revolver, serial #921161London armory manufactured Kerr-patent double-action percussion Civil War era revolver, serial #92
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London armory manufactured Kerr-patent double-action percussion Civil War era revolver, serial #9200. Brown patina finish, checkered wood grip with
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Webley & Scott double-action revolver, .455  Webley caliber, factory nickel, checkered  composite gr1162Webley & Scott double-action revolver, .455 Webley caliber, factory nickel, checkered composite gr
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Webley & Scott double-action revolver, .455 Webley caliber, factory nickel, checkered composite grips, 6” barrel, serial #1450. Barrel marked...
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Winchester model 1866 saddle ring carbine,  period scroll engraved with Mexican snake and  eagle on 1163Winchester model 1866 saddle ring carbine, period scroll engraved with Mexican snake and eagle on
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Winchester model 1866 saddle ring carbine, period scroll engraved with Mexican snake and eagle on left side. Serial #36882. The barrel and magazine
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
LC Smith 12ga double-barrel side by side  Premier Skeet grade shotgun, 26” barrel,  raised non-venti1164LC Smith 12ga double-barrel side by side Premier Skeet grade shotgun, 26” barrel, raised non-venti
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LC Smith 12ga double-barrel side by side Premier Skeet grade shotgun, 26” barrel, raised non-ventilated rib, auto ejector, Hunter single trigger, b
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Parker GHE grade 12ga double-barrel shotgun  built on #1-1/2 frame with 28” special steel  parker ba1165Parker GHE grade 12ga double-barrel shotgun built on #1-1/2 frame with 28” special steel parker ba
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Parker GHE grade 12ga double-barrel shotgun built on #1-1/2 frame with 28” special steel parker barrels, automatic ejector, double-triggers, splint
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
Parker P-grade 12ga side-by-side shotgun,  with carrying case, serial #71387. The gun  shows factory1166Parker P-grade 12ga side-by-side shotgun, with carrying case, serial #71387. The gun shows factory
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Parker P-grade 12ga side-by-side shotgun, with carrying case, serial #71387. The gun shows factory 30-1/8” Damascus barrels, which are choked Cylin
Sold to floor for 2,300.00
L. C. Smith double-barrel side by side  factory trap gun, 12ga, 32” factory  ventilated ribbed barre1167L. C. Smith double-barrel side by side factory trap gun, 12ga, 32” factory ventilated ribbed barre
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L. C. Smith double-barrel side by side factory trap gun, 12ga, 32” factory ventilated ribbed barrels, one trigger, auto-ejectors, nicely figured de
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
Winchester model 1897 trench-gun, 20” barrel,  commercial grade blue finish, ventilated  hand-guard,1168Winchester model 1897 trench-gun, 20” barrel, commercial grade blue finish, ventilated hand-guard,
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Winchester model 1897 trench-gun, 20” barrel, commercial grade blue finish, ventilated hand-guard, bayonet with scabbard mounted with sling swivels
Sold to floor for 3,700.00
1876 special order carbine, .45-75 caliber,  half nickel finish, received in warehouse  September 7t11691876 special order carbine, .45-75 caliber, half nickel finish, received in warehouse September 7t
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1876 special order carbine, .45-75 caliber, half nickel finish, received in warehouse September 7th, 1883, shipped September 15th, 1883 to order #6
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
Winchester model 1886 saddle ring carbine,  .45-90 caliber, received in the ware house  October 29th1170Winchester model 1886 saddle ring carbine, .45-90 caliber, received in the ware house October 29th
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Winchester model 1886 saddle ring carbine, .45-90 caliber, received in the ware house October 29th, 1891, shipped November 23, 1891, to order #1568
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
Winchester model 1895 Special Order deluxe  rifle, .30 U.S. caliber, fancy burl walnut  stock, 28” r1171Winchester model 1895 Special Order deluxe rifle, .30 U.S. caliber, fancy burl walnut stock, 28” r
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Winchester model 1895 Special Order deluxe rifle, .30 U.S. caliber, fancy burl walnut stock, 28” round barrel, rifle butt, in fine to near excellen
Sold to floor for 4,100.00
Rare original ivory stocked Williamson  derringer, gold and silver plated, cased with  accessories, 1172Rare original ivory stocked Williamson derringer, gold and silver plated, cased with accessories,
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Rare original ivory stocked Williamson derringer, gold and silver plated, cased with accessories, serial #3764. The derringer shows most of its thi
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Starr single-action army converted to .44  centerfire caliber, blue finish, wood grips,  serial #2421173Starr single-action army converted to .44 centerfire caliber, blue finish, wood grips, serial #242
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Starr single-action army converted to .44 centerfire caliber, blue finish, wood grips, serial #24268. Top of frame is engraved in old-style block l
Sold to floor for 3,700.00
Remington .41 caliber over/under rimfire  derringer, type 2 address, reading E.  Remington & Sons, l1174Remington .41 caliber over/under rimfire derringer, type 2 address, reading E. Remington & Sons, l
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Remington .41 caliber over/under rimfire derringer, type 2 address, reading E. Remington & Sons, left-handed (breech to muzzle) address, delu...
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
Colt Single Action Army revolver, .45  caliber, 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case  hardened finish, hard-1175Colt Single Action Army revolver, .45 caliber, 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, hard-
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Colt Single Action Army revolver, .45 caliber, 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, hard-rubber grips, factory engraved, W. F. & Co ...
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
Belgian Browning Superposed 12ga Midas grade  Superlight. Barrels measure 26-1/2” barrels,  choked m1176Belgian Browning Superposed 12ga Midas grade Superlight. Barrels measure 26-1/2” barrels, choked m
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Belgian Browning Superposed 12ga Midas grade Superlight. Barrels measure 26-1/2” barrels, choked modified over improved cylinder. Single-trigger, a
Sold to floor for 11,500.00
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True pair of Perazzi SC3 over/under 12ga  shotguns, serial #37593 and #37594, numbered  “1” and “2”.1179True pair of Perazzi SC3 over/under 12ga shotguns, serial #37593 and #37594, numbered “1” and “2”.
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True pair of Perazzi SC3 over/under 12ga shotguns, serial #37593 and #37594, numbered “1” and “2”. The guns show 27-5/8” split barrels, low-profile
Sold to martymabry for 12,705.00