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Major Collectors Firearms Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1740 W. La Veta, Orange, California, 92868, United States In Person PreviewPreview at Little John's Auction Service 1740 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868 Tuesday thru Frida...

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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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Colt Single Action Army revolver Bisley model. .44 Russian and.44 Special with extra cylinder. Res1249Colt Single Action Army revolver Bisley model. .44 Russian and.44 Special with extra cylinder. Res
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Colt Single Action Army revolver Bisley model. .44 Russian and.44 Special with extra cylinder. Restored to excellent condition with beautiful diamo
Sold to floor for 5,250.00
Marlin #32 standard 1875, .32 rimfire caliber revolver. New York style scroll engraved, silver and1250Marlin #32 standard 1875, .32 rimfire caliber revolver. New York style scroll engraved, silver and
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Marlin #32 standard 1875, .32 rimfire caliber revolver. New York style scroll engraved, silver and gold finished, varnish rosewood grips, serial #6
Sold to peters for 4,620.00
Rare 100th anniversary model Thuer derringer .41 caliber rimfire, blue and nickel finish ivory gri1251Rare 100th anniversary model Thuer derringer .41 caliber rimfire, blue and nickel finish ivory gri
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Rare 100th anniversary model Thuer derringer .41 caliber rimfire, blue and nickel finish ivory grips, serial #8. Note the following features: No .4
Sold to floor for 1,750.00
Smith & Wesson Old Model 1-1/2, .32caliber rimfire revolver. Deluxe period scroll engraved, pearl 1252Smith & Wesson Old Model 1-1/2, .32caliber rimfire revolver. Deluxe period scroll engraved, pearl
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Smith & Wesson Old Model 1-1/2, .32caliber rimfire revolver. Deluxe period scroll engraved, pearl grips, blue finish, serial #4655. The revol...
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
First-model Schofield revolver, .45 caliber, blued finish, wood grips, serial #1879 on butt. Right1253First-model Schofield revolver, .45 caliber, blued finish, wood grips, serial #1879 on butt. Right
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First-model Schofield revolver, .45 caliber, blued finish, wood grips, serial #1879 on butt. Right side of barrel lug shows WF&CO Express sta...
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Smith & Wesson #2 army, .32 caliber rimfire single-action revolver, early 2-pin in-frame variation1254Smith & Wesson #2 army, .32 caliber rimfire single-action revolver, early 2-pin in-frame variation
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Smith & Wesson #2 army, .32 caliber rimfire single-action revolver, early 2-pin in-frame variation, blue finish, rosewood grips, serial #8792...
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
Associated pair of .41 caliber rimfire Southerner Derringers. One by Merrimack Manufacturing Co, s1255Associated pair of .41 caliber rimfire Southerner Derringers. One by Merrimack Manufacturing Co, s
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Associated pair of .41 caliber rimfire Southerner Derringers. One by Merrimack Manufacturing Co, serial #3604, one by Brown Manufacturing Co. seri
Sold to floor for 3,800.00
Manhattan .22 caliber 7-shot revolver, blue and silver finish, factory engraved, rosewood grips, s1256Manhattan .22 caliber 7-shot revolver, blue and silver finish, factory engraved, rosewood grips, s
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Manhattan .22 caliber 7-shot revolver, blue and silver finish, factory engraved, rosewood grips, serial #7258. 1st model, 4th variation. Refer Flay
Sold to floor for 2,600.00
Connecticut Arms Co. .44 rimfire caliber, Hammond Bulldog. Blue and case hardened finish, hard-rub1257Connecticut Arms Co. .44 rimfire caliber, Hammond Bulldog. Blue and case hardened finish, hard-rub
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Connecticut Arms Co. .44 rimfire caliber, Hammond Bulldog. Blue and case hardened finish, hard-rubber grips, in original box with rare original ins
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
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Smith & Wesson model 1891 single-action .38 S&W caliber 5-shot revolver, factory 3-1/4” barrel, ni1259Smith & Wesson model 1891 single-action .38 S&W caliber 5-shot revolver, factory 3-1/4” barrel, ni
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Smith & Wesson model 1891 single-action .38 S&W caliber 5-shot revolver, factory 3-1/4” barrel, nickel finish, hard-rubber grips, serial ...
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Smith & Wesson 1st model double action .44 S&W caliber revolver, factory 5” barrel, nickel finish,1260Smith & Wesson 1st model double action .44 S&W caliber revolver, factory 5” barrel, nickel finish,
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Smith & Wesson 1st model double action .44 S&W caliber revolver, factory 5” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, serial #54647. Shipped fr...
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Smith & Wesson 1st model double-action frontier revolver, .44-40 caliber, 6-1/2” barrel, factory s1261Smith & Wesson 1st model double-action frontier revolver, .44-40 caliber, 6-1/2” barrel, factory s
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Smith & Wesson 1st model double-action frontier revolver, .44-40 caliber, 6-1/2” barrel, factory style scroll engraved, nickel plated, hard-r...
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Sharps new model 1863 conversion to .50-70 cartridge, in near fine original condition, showing mos1262Sharps new model 1863 conversion to .50-70 cartridge, in near fine original condition, showing mos
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Sharps new model 1863 conversion to .50-70 cartridge, in near fine original condition, showing most of its blue and case hardened finish, serial #5
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Colt model 1878 double-action frontier revolver, .44-40 caliber, 5-1/2” etched barrel, nickel plat1263Colt model 1878 double-action frontier revolver, .44-40 caliber, 5-1/2” etched barrel, nickel plat
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Colt model 1878 double-action frontier revolver, .44-40 caliber, 5-1/2” etched barrel, nickel plated, hard-rubber grips, serial #11355. The Colt r
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Winchester 1892 saddle ring carbine, .44-40 caliber, with all features as standard on carbine. In 1264Winchester 1892 saddle ring carbine, .44-40 caliber, with all features as standard on carbine. In
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Winchester 1892 saddle ring carbine, .44-40 caliber, with all features as standard on carbine. In very good plus original condition, serial #815844
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Winchester model 1894 lever-action rifle, factory special-order takedown frame, 26” octagon barrel1265Winchester model 1894 lever-action rifle, factory special-order takedown frame, 26” octagon barrel
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Winchester model 1894 lever-action rifle, factory special-order takedown frame, 26” octagon barrel, full magazine, rifle butt, in .32 Winchester sp
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Winchester model 1895 saddle-ring carbine, .30-40 caliber, with all configurations as-issued on ca1266Winchester model 1895 saddle-ring carbine, .30-40 caliber, with all configurations as-issued on ca
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Winchester model 1895 saddle-ring carbine, .30-40 caliber, with all configurations as-issued on carbine in very good plus to near fine condition, s
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Confederate 1863-dated Enfield pattern .58 caliber rifled musket by Birmingham Small Arms Co with 1267Confederate 1863-dated Enfield pattern .58 caliber rifled musket by Birmingham Small Arms Co with
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Confederate 1863-dated Enfield pattern .58 caliber rifled musket by Birmingham Small Arms Co with Tower-marked lock. The stock shows Birmingham sma
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Remington double-barrel side by side shotgun, CE grade, two-barrel set, 12ga, serial #P134617. The1268Remington double-barrel side by side shotgun, CE grade, two-barrel set, 12ga, serial #P134617. The
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Remington double-barrel side by side shotgun, CE grade, two-barrel set, 12ga, serial #P134617. The gun shows an English style straight stock, nicel
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
LC Smith field-grade 20ga side by side shotgun, 28” barrel, auto-ejectors, double trigger, splinte1269LC Smith field-grade 20ga side by side shotgun, 28” barrel, auto-ejectors, double trigger, splinte
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LC Smith field-grade 20ga side by side shotgun, 28” barrel, auto-ejectors, double trigger, splinter forend, pistil grip stock, hard-rubber buttplat
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
Model 1843 Hall carbine by Simeon North, .52 caliber percussion, serial #14405. Stock is marked “A1270Model 1843 Hall carbine by Simeon North, .52 caliber percussion, serial #14405. Stock is marked “A
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Model 1843 Hall carbine by Simeon North, .52 caliber percussion, serial #14405. Stock is marked “Ark 7 Cav”, with small type cartouche directly beh
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
Winchester model 1894 special order deluxe rifle with extra barrel, serial #286122. The Winchester1271Winchester model 1894 special order deluxe rifle with extra barrel, serial #286122. The Winchester
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Winchester model 1894 special order deluxe rifle with extra barrel, serial #286122. The Winchester shows a .25-35 caliber round barrel, 26”, takedo
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
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Smith & Wesson New Model #3, .44 S&W caliber single action revolver, 5” barrel, scroll and leaf en1273Smith & Wesson New Model #3, .44 S&W caliber single action revolver, 5” barrel, scroll and leaf en
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Smith & Wesson New Model #3, .44 S&W caliber single action revolver, 5” barrel, scroll and leaf engraved, nickel plated, ivory grips, ser...
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
Colt model 1877 storekeeper’s model double action revolver, .38 Colt caliber, nickel finish, hard-1274Colt model 1877 storekeeper’s model double action revolver, .38 Colt caliber, nickel finish, hard-
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Colt model 1877 storekeeper’s model double action revolver, .38 Colt caliber, nickel finish, hard-rubber grips, inscribed in backstrap in period sc
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Philadelphia percussion derringer, .41 caliber 4-1/2” barrel, 8-1/4” overall, marked Gillespie on 1275Philadelphia percussion derringer, .41 caliber 4-1/2” barrel, 8-1/4” overall, marked Gillespie on
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Philadelphia percussion derringer, .41 caliber 4-1/2” barrel, 8-1/4” overall, marked Gillespie on lock and barrel. The pistol remains in very good
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Pair of Colt 1872 old-line .22 caliber 7-shot opentop revolvers, period or factory engraved, nicke1276Pair of Colt 1872 old-line .22 caliber 7-shot opentop revolvers, period or factory engraved, nicke
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Pair of Colt 1872 old-line .22 caliber 7-shot opentop revolvers, period or factory engraved, nickel plated, ivory grips, in deluxe French-style bra
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Scottish style military-marked flintlock pistol by Bissel of Birmingham, England, circa 1776 to 171277Scottish style military-marked flintlock pistol by Bissel of Birmingham, England, circa 1776 to 17
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Scottish style military-marked flintlock pistol by Bissel of Birmingham, England, circa 1776 to 1783. Showing “R” marking on barrel. Type carried b
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Pair of royal quality French flintlock pocket-size pistols with ornate silver mounts, blue and gol1278Pair of royal quality French flintlock pocket-size pistols with ornate silver mounts, blue and gol
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Pair of royal quality French flintlock pocket-size pistols with ornate silver mounts, blue and gold decorations on barrels, marked “Tordu” at breec
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Colt model 1877 Lightening storekeeper’s model .38 caliber, 3-1/2” barrel, nickel plated, hard-rub1279Colt model 1877 Lightening storekeeper’s model .38 caliber, 3-1/2” barrel, nickel plated, hard-rub
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Colt model 1877 Lightening storekeeper’s model .38 caliber, 3-1/2” barrel, nickel plated, hard-rubber grips, “Am Ex Co 110”. The revolver shows app
Sold to floor for 1,450.00
Colt Lightning 1877 storekeeper’s model, .38 caliber, blue and case hardened finish, early manufac1280Colt Lightning 1877 storekeeper’s model, .38 caliber, blue and case hardened finish, early manufac
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Colt Lightning 1877 storekeeper’s model, .38 caliber, blue and case hardened finish, early manufacture with one piece rosewood checkered grips and
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Merwin & Hulbert patent pocket army by Hopkins & Allen, .44 caliber, 3-1/4” barrel, factory blued 1281Merwin & Hulbert patent pocket army by Hopkins & Allen, .44 caliber, 3-1/4” barrel, factory blued
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Merwin & Hulbert patent pocket army by Hopkins & Allen, .44 caliber, 3-1/4” barrel, factory blued finish, hard-rubber grips, double actio...
Sold to floor for 2,700.00
Custom Winchester high-wall single-shot rifle, .22LR caliber, 26-7/8” heavy round #3 factory barre1282Custom Winchester high-wall single-shot rifle, .22LR caliber, 26-7/8” heavy round #3 factory barre
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Custom Winchester high-wall single-shot rifle, .22LR caliber, 26-7/8” heavy round #3 factory barrel, Winchester marked with factory pistol grip but
Sold to floor for 1,550.00
Winchester model 1892 lever-action rifle, .32-20 caliber, 24” round barrel, full magazine, rifle b1283Winchester model 1892 lever-action rifle, .32-20 caliber, 24” round barrel, full magazine, rifle b
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Winchester model 1892 lever-action rifle, .32-20 caliber, 24” round barrel, full magazine, rifle butt, Lyman tang sight, in very good plus to near
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Starr percussion carbine, .52 caliber, grey patina finish, serial #14405. Breech shows original ma1284Starr percussion carbine, .52 caliber, grey patina finish, serial #14405. Breech shows original ma
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Starr percussion carbine, .52 caliber, grey patina finish, serial #14405. Breech shows original marking “ARK” for Arkansas and “1H”. The metal surf
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Burgess Gun Co. 12ga folding-shotgun made for anti-burglar and law-enforcement purposes, patented 1285Burgess Gun Co. 12ga folding-shotgun made for anti-burglar and law-enforcement purposes, patented
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Burgess Gun Co. 12ga folding-shotgun made for anti-burglar and law-enforcement purposes, patented June 12th 1894, and August 21st, 1894. There was
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Double-barrel pinfire shotgun circa 1860’s to 70’s. Gold inlaid “A” and “E” “Cohen” on rib with fi1286Double-barrel pinfire shotgun circa 1860’s to 70’s. Gold inlaid “A” and “E” “Cohen” on rib with fi
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Double-barrel pinfire shotgun circa 1860’s to 70’s. Gold inlaid “A” and “E” “Cohen” on rib with fine line flush gold inlays on locks and action. Th
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
Merwin & Hulbert .22 caliber 7-shot revolver closely resembling 1st model 3rd issue Smith & Wesson1287Merwin & Hulbert .22 caliber 7-shot revolver closely resembling 1st model 3rd issue Smith & Wesson
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Merwin & Hulbert .22 caliber 7-shot revolver closely resembling 1st model 3rd issue Smith & Wesson, nickel plated, ivory grips, 3” barrel...
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Syracuse Arms made Dan Lefever double-barrel shotgun, 12ga, HE grade, 30” barrels, serial #53743. 1288Syracuse Arms made Dan Lefever double-barrel shotgun, 12ga, HE grade, 30” barrels, serial #53743.
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Syracuse Arms made Dan Lefever double-barrel shotgun, 12ga, HE grade, 30” barrels, serial #53743. In good to very good original condition showing o
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Smith & Wesson double-action .38 caliber 3rd model revolver, nickel plated, medallion pearl grips,1289Smith & Wesson double-action .38 caliber 3rd model revolver, nickel plated, medallion pearl grips,
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Smith & Wesson double-action .38 caliber 3rd model revolver, nickel plated, medallion pearl grips, in fine to excellent condition, serial #28...
Sold to floor for 1,750.00
Starr .44 caliber percussion double-action U.S. military issue Civil War era revolver, serial #4851290Starr .44 caliber percussion double-action U.S. military issue Civil War era revolver, serial #485
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Starr .44 caliber percussion double-action U.S. military issue Civil War era revolver, serial #4858. The pistol shows 50-70% original blue, evenly
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
Smith & Wesson 2nd model American, .44 caliber, single action revolver. Rare factory 6” barrel, ni1291Smith & Wesson 2nd model American, .44 caliber, single action revolver. Rare factory 6” barrel, ni
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Smith & Wesson 2nd model American, .44 caliber, single action revolver. Rare factory 6” barrel, nickel plated, carved ivory grips on right si...
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
T.J. Stafford .22 caliber single shot derringer, New York engraved in Nimschke style, silver and g1292T.J. Stafford .22 caliber single shot derringer, New York engraved in Nimschke style, silver and g
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T.J. Stafford .22 caliber single shot derringer, New York engraved in Nimschke style, silver and gold plated, pearl grips, serial #402. The butt of
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
Smith & Wesson model 1-1/2 New Model .32 caliber rimfire revolver, New York style scroll engraved,1293Smith & Wesson model 1-1/2 New Model .32 caliber rimfire revolver, New York style scroll engraved,
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Smith & Wesson model 1-1/2 New Model .32 caliber rimfire revolver, New York style scroll engraved, probably by the shop of L.D. Nimschke, nic...
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
Sharps 4-ballel pepperbox derringer, .30 caliber rimfire, blue and silver finish, original ivory g1294Sharps 4-ballel pepperbox derringer, .30 caliber rimfire, blue and silver finish, original ivory g
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Sharps 4-ballel pepperbox derringer, .30 caliber rimfire, blue and silver finish, original ivory grips, with tooled period holster, serial #19001.
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Sharps 4-barrel pepperbox derringer, .30 caliber rimfire, blue and case hardened finish, serial #1294aSharps 4-barrel pepperbox derringer, .30 caliber rimfire, blue and case hardened finish, serial #
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Sharps 4-barrel pepperbox derringer, .30 caliber rimfire, blue and case hardened finish, serial #2012, with original period leather holster, hard-
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Protector Palm Pistol by Minneapolis Firearms Company, nickel plated, .32 extra short caliber, har1295Protector Palm Pistol by Minneapolis Firearms Company, nickel plated, .32 extra short caliber, har
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Protector Palm Pistol by Minneapolis Firearms Company, nickel plated, .32 extra short caliber, hard-rubber scales, serial #2291. The squeezer is of
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
Reid “My Friend”.32 rimfire knuckle duster, nickel plated, serial #16855. The derringer remains in1296Reid “My Friend”.32 rimfire knuckle duster, nickel plated, serial #16855. The derringer remains in
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Reid “My Friend”.32 rimfire knuckle duster, nickel plated, serial #16855. The derringer remains in very good plus original condition with sharp eng
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Reid “My Friend” .22 caliber knuckle duster, nickel plated, serial #14701. The derringer remains i1297Reid “My Friend” .22 caliber knuckle duster, nickel plated, serial #14701. The derringer remains i
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Reid “My Friend” .22 caliber knuckle duster, nickel plated, serial #14701. The derringer remains in very good plus original condition showing 80-90
Sold to floor for 1,500.00