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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Belgian browning Pigeon grade 28ga over/under  shotgun, factory 27-7/8” barrels, ventilated  rib, sh101Belgian browning Pigeon grade 28ga over/under shotgun, factory 27-7/8” barrels, ventilated rib, sh
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Belgian browning Pigeon grade 28ga over/under shotgun, factory 27-7/8” barrels, ventilated rib, short tang, round knob stock, finely engraved in ty
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,750.00
Rare J. Craver Bowie Knife. Approx 11-3/4”  overall, 7-3/8” stylized clip blade. Unusual  scimitar-s102Rare J. Craver Bowie Knife. Approx 11-3/4” overall, 7-3/8” stylized clip blade. Unusual scimitar-s
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Rare J. Craver Bowie Knife. Approx 11-3/4” overall, 7-3/8” stylized clip blade. Unusual scimitar-shaped clip blade with unusual false edge. Hot sta
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Modern California style dress dirk by Hansen  cutlery with fancy engraved silver mounts,  abalone sc103Modern California style dress dirk by Hansen cutlery with fancy engraved silver mounts, abalone sc
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Modern California style dress dirk by Hansen cutlery with fancy engraved silver mounts, abalone scales and hand-engraved sterling marked scabbard.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
Very large display knife, approx 26-1/2”  overall with 17-1/4” clip point blade with  false edge and104Very large display knife, approx 26-1/2” overall with 17-1/4” clip point blade with false edge and
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Very large display knife, approx 26-1/2” overall with 17-1/4” clip point blade with false edge and sculptured ivory grip. Heavy and fancily worked
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Winchester pre-64 Model 70 supergrade, .458  win mag caliber, serial #516856. Rifle  remains in orig105Winchester pre-64 Model 70 supergrade, .458 win mag caliber, serial #516856. Rifle remains in orig
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Winchester pre-64 Model 70 supergrade, .458 win mag caliber, serial #516856. Rifle remains in original fine to near excellent condition showing 96-
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
Scarce and desirable Winchester pre-64 model  70 carbine in .250-3000 caliber, factory 20”  barrel, 106Scarce and desirable Winchester pre-64 model 70 carbine in .250-3000 caliber, factory 20” barrel,
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Scarce and desirable Winchester pre-64 model 70 carbine in .250-3000 caliber, factory 20” barrel, standard configuration with factory sling swivels
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,900.00
High art double-barrel pinfire signed in gold  “J. Springer” in Wien on barrel. The gun is  in 16ga 107High art double-barrel pinfire signed in gold “J. Springer” in Wien on barrel. The gun is in 16ga
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High art double-barrel pinfire signed in gold “J. Springer” in Wien on barrel. The gun is in 16ga smoothbore with 29-7/8” barrels, 45-5/8” overall.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
Commemorative Bowie Knife, Republic of Texas  series, showing engraved commemorative motifs  of the 108Commemorative Bowie Knife, Republic of Texas series, showing engraved commemorative motifs of the
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Commemorative Bowie Knife, Republic of Texas series, showing engraved commemorative motifs of the battle of San Jacinto, Portrait of Sam Houston an
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
U.S.M.C. issue military fighting knife by  Camillus Cutlery Co., Camillus, NY with  etched blade sho109U.S.M.C. issue military fighting knife by Camillus Cutlery Co., Camillus, NY with etched blade sho
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U.S.M.C. issue military fighting knife by Camillus Cutlery Co., Camillus, NY with etched blade showing USMC; cast handle, original leather scabbard
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action  revolver, Japanese Naval contract marked, .44  cal., 6110Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action revolver, Japanese Naval contract marked, .44 cal., 6
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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action revolver, Japanese Naval contract marked, .44 cal., 6-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood g...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian Third Model  Single Action revolver, .44 cal., 6-1/2”  barrel, nickel111Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian Third Model Single Action revolver, .44 cal., 6-1/2” barrel, nickel
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Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian Third Model Single Action revolver, .44 cal., 6-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, ivory grips, #47729. This gun is i...
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,750.00
Remington Model 1890 Single Action revolver,  .44-40 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish,  checkered ha112Remington Model 1890 Single Action revolver, .44-40 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered ha
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Remington Model 1890 Single Action revolver, .44-40 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #962. This gun is in overall ver
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,200.00
Colt Third Model Dragoon revolver, converted  to cartridge, likely on the frontier, .44  cal., cut-d113Colt Third Model Dragoon revolver, converted to cartridge, likely on the frontier, .44 cal., cut-d
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Colt Third Model Dragoon revolver, converted to cartridge, likely on the frontier, .44 cal., cut-down barrel to 5-3/4”, brown finish, wood grips, #
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon percussion  revolver, .31 cal., 5” barrel, blue and case  hardened fini114Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon percussion revolver, .31 cal., 5” barrel, blue and case hardened fini
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Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon percussion revolver, .31 cal., 5” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #8215. This gun is in overall ver
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
Colt Model 1849 percussion revolver, .31  cal., 5 shot, 4” octagon barrel, blue and  case hardened f115Colt Model 1849 percussion revolver, .31 cal., 5 shot, 4” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened f
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Colt Model 1849 percussion revolver, .31 cal., 5 shot, 4” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #330872. This gun is in overal
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver,  .31 cal., 4” octagon barrel, silver finish,  ivory grip116Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, .31 cal., 4” octagon barrel, silver finish, ivory grip
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, .31 cal., 4” octagon barrel, silver finish, ivory grips, #264352. This gun is in overall very good to e
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
Marston three barreled knife pistol, .22  cal., 3” barrels, engraved brass frame, iron  barrel assem117Marston three barreled knife pistol, .22 cal., 3” barrels, engraved brass frame, iron barrel assem
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Marston three barreled knife pistol, .22 cal., 3” barrels, engraved brass frame, iron barrel assembly and knife, wood grips, #728. This gun is in o
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Unmarked antique O/U spur trigger knife  pistol with side-mounted retractable blade,  .22 caliber, 3118Unmarked antique O/U spur trigger knife pistol with side-mounted retractable blade, .22 caliber, 3
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Unmarked antique O/U spur trigger knife pistol with side-mounted retractable blade, .22 caliber, 3” barrels that swivel, engraved brass frame with
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Cased Marston three barrel derringer, .32  cal., 3” barrels, blue finish, brass frame,  ivory grips,119Cased Marston three barrel derringer, .32 cal., 3” barrels, blue finish, brass frame, ivory grips,
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Cased Marston three barrel derringer, .32 cal., 3” barrels, blue finish, brass frame, ivory grips, #NVSN. This gun is in overall good to very good
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,200.00
Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial  #123830. Along with Deputy U.S. Marshal  Badge, Tie Pin, a120Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial #123830. Along with Deputy U.S. Marshal Badge, Tie Pin, a
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Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial #123830. Along with Deputy U.S. Marshal Badge, Tie Pin, and tintype of U.S. Deputy Marshal Franklin who by
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Original bronze of Charlie Dye by noted CA  artist Joe Beeler. Charlie Dye was also a  western artis121Original bronze of Charlie Dye by noted CA artist Joe Beeler. Charlie Dye was also a western artis
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Original bronze of Charlie Dye by noted CA artist Joe Beeler. Charlie Dye was also a western artist who, along with John Hampton and George Phippen
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
Original bronze of Charlie Dye by noted CA  artist Joe Beeler. Charlie Dye was also a  western artis122Original bronze of Charlie Dye by noted CA artist Joe Beeler. Charlie Dye was also a western artis
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Original bronze of Charlie Dye by noted CA artist Joe Beeler. Charlie Dye was also a western artist who, along with John Hampton and George Phippen
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Colt Model 1878 DA revolver, .45 Colt cal.,  7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered hard  rubber gr123Colt Model 1878 DA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered hard rubber gr
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Colt Model 1878 DA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #31028. This gun is in overall fine to exce
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Luger Model 1914 Artillery semi-auto pistol  by DWM, 9mm cal., 8” barrel, military blue  finish, che124Luger Model 1914 Artillery semi-auto pistol by DWM, 9mm cal., 8” barrel, military blue finish, che
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Luger Model 1914 Artillery semi-auto pistol by DWM, 9mm cal., 8” barrel, military blue finish, checkered wood grips, wood base metal magazine, #266
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to bsr6162 for 3,465.00
Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action  revolver, .38-40 cal., 6-1/2” barrel, nickel  finish, 125Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action revolver, .38-40 cal., 6-1/2” barrel, nickel finish,
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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action revolver, .38-40 cal., 6-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #22601. ...
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
Colt model 1911, .45 ACP caliber,  semiautomatic pistol, US Property marked and  inspected with fact126Colt model 1911, .45 ACP caliber, semiautomatic pistol, US Property marked and inspected with fact
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Colt model 1911, .45 ACP caliber, semiautomatic pistol, US Property marked and inspected with factory experimental hammer as requested by Springfie
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Colt Third Model U.S. Dragoon percussion  revolver, cut for shoulder stock, .44 cal.,  7-1/2” barrel127Colt Third Model U.S. Dragoon percussion revolver, cut for shoulder stock, .44 cal., 7-1/2” barrel
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Colt Third Model U.S. Dragoon percussion revolver, cut for shoulder stock, .44 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #174
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
High-grade over/under double rifle by  Marholdt of Innsbruck, Austria in 7x57 Mauser  caliber. Seria128High-grade over/under double rifle by Marholdt of Innsbruck, Austria in 7x57 Mauser caliber. Seria
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High-grade over/under double rifle by Marholdt of Innsbruck, Austria in 7x57 Mauser caliber. Serial #18786. The rifle shows 23-5/8” barrels, nicely
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
High-grade prewar German double-rifle, with  hand-detachable claw-mounted scope, signed  “C. Gunterm129High-grade prewar German double-rifle, with hand-detachable claw-mounted scope, signed “C. Gunterm
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High-grade prewar German double-rifle, with hand-detachable claw-mounted scope, signed “C. Guntermann Hofbuchsenmacher Dusseldorf”. The gun shows 9
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Winchester Pre-64 model 70 rifle in .257  Roberts caliber, fine to near excellent  original conditio130Winchester Pre-64 model 70 rifle in .257 Roberts caliber, fine to near excellent original conditio
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Winchester Pre-64 model 70 rifle in .257 Roberts caliber, fine to near excellent original condition, serial #32210. The rifle retains 95-98% origin
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
Winchester Model 1873 lever action carbine,  First Model with thumbprint dust cover, .44  cal., 20” 131Winchester Model 1873 lever action carbine, First Model with thumbprint dust cover, .44 cal., 20”
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action carbine, First Model with thumbprint dust cover, .44 cal., 20” barrel, wood stocks, #15528. This gun is in overa
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
Sharps Springfield Altered Model cartridge  military rifle, .50-70 cal., 35” round  barrel, two barr132Sharps Springfield Altered Model cartridge military rifle, .50-70 cal., 35” round barrel, two barr
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Sharps Springfield Altered Model cartridge military rifle, .50-70 cal., 35” round barrel, two barrel bands, sling swivels, iron cleaning rod, no ba
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to bigbez for 2,021.25
Colt Woodsman .22 caliber semi-automatic  pistol, blued finish, checkered wood grips,   serial #8509133Colt Woodsman .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol, blued finish, checkered wood grips, serial #8509
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Colt Woodsman .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol, blued finish, checkered wood grips, serial #85097, with holster and affidavit attesting to owners
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to alborn for 1,097.25
Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle,  engraved, .44 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue  finish, woo134Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, engraved, .44 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, woo
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, engraved, .44 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #446220B. This gun is in overall good c
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
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Colt Single Action Army revolver, .38-40  caliber, factory 6-1/2” barrel, factory  deluxe engraved b136Colt Single Action Army revolver, .38-40 caliber, factory 6-1/2” barrel, factory deluxe engraved b
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Colt Single Action Army revolver, .38-40 caliber, factory 6-1/2” barrel, factory deluxe engraved by master engravers Howard Dove and Dennis Kies. N
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
Philadelphia Deringer single shot percussion  pistol, .41 cal., desirable 2” barrel, banded  breech,137Philadelphia Deringer single shot percussion pistol, .41 cal., desirable 2” barrel, banded breech,
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Philadelphia Deringer single shot percussion pistol, .41 cal., desirable 2” barrel, banded breech, silver mountings, engraved back action lock and
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
Philadelphia Deringer single shot percussion  pistol, .41 cal., desirable 2” barrel, banded  breech,138Philadelphia Deringer single shot percussion pistol, .41 cal., desirable 2” barrel, banded breech,
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Philadelphia Deringer single shot percussion pistol, .41 cal., desirable 2” barrel, banded breech, silver mountings, engraved back action lock plat
Estimate : 2,100.00 - 3,400.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
Smith & Wesson Schofield .45 cal. revolver,  nickel plated, pearl grips, commercial model,  #6336 wi139Smith & Wesson Schofield .45 cal. revolver, nickel plated, pearl grips, commercial model, #6336 wi
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Smith & Wesson Schofield .45 cal. revolver, nickel plated, pearl grips, commercial model, #6336 with Abercrombie & Fitch marked old singl...
Estimate : 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Winchester Pre-64 model 70 super-grade in  rare .35 Remington caliber, 24” round barrel,  factory se140Winchester Pre-64 model 70 super-grade in rare .35 Remington caliber, 24” round barrel, factory se
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Winchester Pre-64 model 70 super-grade in rare .35 Remington caliber, 24” round barrel, factory select checkered super-grade stock with quick detac
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
High quality double-rifle with boxlock action  by J. Bury of Liege, Belgium. Original  chambered in 141High quality double-rifle with boxlock action by J. Bury of Liege, Belgium. Original chambered in
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High quality double-rifle with boxlock action by J. Bury of Liege, Belgium. Original chambered in .405 Winchester cartridge, blue and case hardened
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
Original Western bronze by Ernie Burke  entitled War Signal, showing brave on  horseback with Spring142Original Western bronze by Ernie Burke entitled War Signal, showing brave on horseback with Spring
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Original Western bronze by Ernie Burke entitled War Signal, showing brave on horseback with Springfield rifle. Approx. 18-1/2”h by 18”w. Numbered 6
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,700.00
Exceptional pair of Bernadelli 12ga side by  side shotguns with Holland and Holland style  hand-deta143Exceptional pair of Bernadelli 12ga side by side shotguns with Holland and Holland style hand-deta
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Exceptional pair of Bernadelli 12ga side by side shotguns with Holland and Holland style hand-detachable sidelocks, finely scroll engraved in flora
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
Classic Doubles side by side 410ga shotgun on  Ithaca design, simulating highest grade with  gold me144Classic Doubles side by side 410ga shotgun on Ithaca design, simulating highest grade with gold me
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Classic Doubles side by side 410ga shotgun on Ithaca design, simulating highest grade with gold mermaid on triggerguard, relief gold inlays of dogs
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,500.00
Browning factory special order and custom  12ga full-sidelock shotgun, finely game-scene  engraved, 145Browning factory special order and custom 12ga full-sidelock shotgun, finely game-scene engraved,
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Browning factory special order and custom 12ga full-sidelock shotgun, finely game-scene engraved, chiseled fences, pierced release lever, auto-ejec
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
Pair of Femars A&S double-barrel full  sidelock in 28 and 410ga. 27-1/2” barrels,  single trigger, a146Pair of Femars A&S double-barrel full sidelock in 28 and 410ga. 27-1/2” barrels, single trigger, a
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Pair of Femars A&S double-barrel full sidelock in 28 and 410ga. 27-1/2” barrels, single trigger, auto ejectors, English style straight grip w...
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 27,000.00
Belgian Browning superposed 410ga over/under  shotgun, Midas grade, fine to excellent  condition in 147Belgian Browning superposed 410ga over/under shotgun, Midas grade, fine to excellent condition in
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Belgian Browning superposed 410ga over/under shotgun, Midas grade, fine to excellent condition in original box. Choked “Skeet” and “Skeet”. Engravi
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
Colt Single Action Army revolver, Buffalo  Bill special edition, one of only 250  produced. .44-40 c148Colt Single Action Army revolver, Buffalo Bill special edition, one of only 250 produced. .44-40 c
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Colt Single Action Army revolver, Buffalo Bill special edition, one of only 250 produced. .44-40 caliber, 7-1/2” barrel, finely panel scene engrave
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Inscribed 14 kt. Gold Howard pocket watch  contained in a factory Howard rosewood case  in overall e149Inscribed 14 kt. Gold Howard pocket watch contained in a factory Howard rosewood case in overall e
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Inscribed 14 kt. Gold Howard pocket watch contained in a factory Howard rosewood case in overall excellent condition; inscription is on the inside
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,350.00
Important Colt SAA revolver belonging to  William Warren Sterling, the only Texas  Ranger in the his150Important Colt SAA revolver belonging to William Warren Sterling, the only Texas Ranger in the his
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Important Colt SAA revolver belonging to William Warren Sterling, the only Texas Ranger in the history of the organization to have held every rank
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 33,000.00