SPECTACULAR SPRING AUCTION

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Little John’s Auction Service is Proud to Announce a
SPECTACULAR SPRING AUCTION
This Wide-Ranging Sale Features the “Chuck” Abshire Estate containing 4 Gatling Guns, Cannons from Desk Top Size to a Pair of Napoleonic Fortress
guns Dated 1811 and approx. 40 cannons total weighing 1 pound to 9000+ lbs. Also 2 Studio Made Prop Japanese Tanks produced for the Epic War
Movie “Wind Talkers”. The Best-Known Springfield Krag Rifle Device for sighting field guns 1 of 2 extant. Also, The Ray Tenold Estate Collection of
Classic and Vintage Revolvers, Small Bore Shotguns, Winchester Rifles with many Special Order ‘92’s and ‘94’s. This Collection started in the 1950’s and
included over 300 Classic 20th Century Collectible Arms Specially Selected by our 60 year plus Collector.
SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
A Factory Engraved Pre-War Colt Single Action with Blue and Case-Hardened Finish in Near Mint Condition. Also, 4 Suits of Armour including a Museum
Type Display of Knight on Armoured Horse Mount. European Arms, Armour and Edged Weapon Grouping of over 100 lots. Armour Elements, Flintlocks,
Wheelocks, Cased Sets, Early Revolvers, Military Arms, Lugers, Swords, Knives and Historic Artifacts from 15th-20th Centuries.
Other Estates Include the C.W. Moody and Brother Home Collection of Antiques, Furnishings, Advertising, Flo Blue Porcelain, Fancy Lamps, Curio and
Display Cases along with Interesting Items Collected by the Owner of Shop Antique in Irvine and C.W. Moody Productions, Phoenix, AZ.
SPECIAL ADDITIONS:
of Fine Jewelry mounted in Gold and Platinum along with a Superb Selection of Unusual and Custom Men’s Rings made by an Old-time Jeweler for
Himself.
Do Not Miss This Sale As It Is The Combination Of “OLD TIMERS ESTATES WITH FRESH TO THE MARKET” AND “OUT OF THE ATTIC” UNCLEANED AND
UNTOUCHED ANTIQUES, FIREARMS AND VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES.
SPECIAL PREVIEW OF THE 9 LARGE ITEMS THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH NOON TO 4 PM IN APPLE VALLEY, CA. PLEASE CONTACT (714) 939-1172 FOR MORE INFO.
NO CREDIT CARDS WILL BE TAKEN FOR JEWELRY OR COINS. PURCHASE OF THESE ITEMS ARE BY VERIFIED FUNDS ONLY AND THE RELEASE OF THESE ITEMS WILL NOT HAPPEN UNTIL PAYMENT HAS CLEARED OUR BANK.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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20AP-1 COLT SA #18235278 - 20AP-1 COLT SA #18235
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt caliber, 7.5” barrel, nickel finish, wood grips, S/N 18,235 (made in 1875). This immaculate and early Single Action shows
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
 
 
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20CN-152 S&W MDL 16-K279 - 20CN-152 S&W MDL 16-K
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Extremely rare Smith & Wesson Model 16 (K-32), #K351048, .32 S&W Long cal., 6" barrel, blued finish, target hammer, target trigger, ...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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20CN-178 COLT MATCH TGT280 - 20CN-178 COLT MATCH TGT
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Colt Woodsman Match Target Model semi-automatic pistol, .22 Long Rifle caliber, Serial #15449-S. The pistol is in fine overall condition with a 6”
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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19JZ-24 MERWIN HULBERT280a - 19JZ-24 MERWIN HULBERT
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Merwin & Hulbert “Pocket Army” .44-40 caliber period N.Y. scroll style engraved and re-nickeled plated with pearl grips, S/N 1706. The frame ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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20CN-179 WALTHER OLYMPIA281 - 20CN-179 WALTHER OLYMPIA
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Walther Olympia Target semi-automatic pistol, .22 Short caliber, Serial #65050. The pistol is in very good overall condition with a 7 3/8” barrel.
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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20CN-180 S&W K-22 D.A.282 - 20CN-180 S&W K-22 D.A.
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Smith & Wesson Model K22 double action revolver, .22 Long Rifle caliber, Serial #K1100739. The pistol is in fine overall condition with a 6...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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20CN-181 BROWNING HI POWER283 - 20CN-181 BROWNING HI POWER
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Belgian FN Hi-Power semi-automatic pistol, 9mm caliber, Serial #59370. The pistol is in fine overall condition as professionally restored. The pi
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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20CN-168 S&W MDL 25-5284 - 20CN-168 S&W MDL 25-5
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Cased Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 double action revolver, .45 caliber, Serial #M660200. The pistol is in excellent overall condition with an 8...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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20CN-170 COLT N.S.285 - 20CN-170 COLT N.S.
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Colt New Service double action revolver, .44 caliber, Serial #10978. The pistol is in very good overall condition with a 5 ½” barrel. The ...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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20CN0-173 S&W 52-2286 - 20CN0-173 S&W 52-2
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Smith & Wesson Model 52-2 semi-automatic pistol, .38 Mid-Range caliber, Serial #A489011. The pistol is in excellent overall condition with a...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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20CN-174 COLT S.A.287 - 20CN-174 COLT S.A.
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Colt SAA 2nd Generation revolver, .38 Special caliber, Serial #8746SA. The pistol is in fine to nearly excellent overall condition with a 5 &#...
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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20CN-190 COLT BISLEY288 - 20CN-190 COLT BISLEY
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Colt Bisley Model Single Action revolver, .38 WCF caliber, #242210, 4-3/4” barrel, old re-nickeled finish, checkered hard rubebr grips. This gun is
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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20CN-191 S&W 1ST MDL289 - 20CN-191 S&W 1ST MDL
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Smith & Wesson 1st Model D.A. Revolver in .44-40, #24322, caliber with a 5” barrel, blued finish, with checkered logo hard rubber grips. Very...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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20CN-194 COLT MKIV290 - 20CN-194 COLT MKIV
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Colt Mark IV/Series 70 Government Model semi-auto pistol, #70G15052, .45 cal., 5” barrel, nickel finish, smooth wood medallion grips. Pistol is in
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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20DA-1 PINFIRE291 - 20DA-1 PINFIRE
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Important historically associated high grade double barrel pinfire shotgun by George Gibbs of Bristol, England with two silver engraved plaques that a
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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20DA-2 1873 WIN292 - 20DA-2 1873 WIN
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nteresting Model 1873 "Open Top" rifle with "Mystery" dust cover added post production, S/N 27856. This rifle shows a 24" o...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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20DA-3 SHARPS293 - 20DA-3 SHARPS
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Sharps Extra Heavy Barrel Rifle in .50-140 caliber weighing approximately 16 lbs. total and marked beneath the fore end "W.C.D." with eagl...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
 
 
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20CZ-2 TULWAR294 - 20CZ-2 TULWAR
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A fine Mughal Indian Shamshir Sword from latter 17th century of characteristic steel hilt embellished overall in floral sprays finely inlaid in sil
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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20DH-2 WINCHESTER 1892 #79796295 - 20DH-2 WINCHESTER 1892 #79796
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle in .38-40 WCF caliber with a 24” octagon barrel, full-length magazine, rifle butt, Serial #79796. The rif
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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20DC-1 COLT PYTHON #87630296 - 20DC-1 COLT PYTHON #87630
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Excellent early Colt Python, #87630, .357 Mag., 6" vent rib barrel, blued finish, adjustable sights with checkered logo grips. This Python ...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
 
 
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20CAI-1 LARGE SOUTH SEA PEARLS297 - 20CAI-1 LARGE SOUTH SEA PEARLS
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Luxurious Strand of Large South Sea Pearls averaging 12.00 MM x 16.00 MM in diameter with rich luster and blue/green overtones accented with 14 kar
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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20CAI-3 EMERALD & DIAMOND PENDANT298 - 20CAI-3 EMERALD & DIAMOND PENDANT
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Magnificent pendant featuring a G.I.A. certified 22.27 carat Emerald accented with an emerald cut Diamond with G-H color and VVS clarity set in an
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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20CAI-5 BURMESE RUBY & DIAMOND RING299 - 20CAI-5 BURMESE RUBY & DIAMOND RING
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Luxurious Extra Fine Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring featuring a AAA quality 4.53 carat Ruby G.I.A. Certified 100% Natural with NO HEAT/NO TREATMENT
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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20CAI-8 BURMESE RUBY & DIAMOND EARRINGS300 - 20CAI-8 BURMESE RUBY & DIAMOND EARRINGS
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Exquisite Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earrings featuring 2 matching (Rare) G.I.A. Certified Natural Burmese Rubies weighing 4.56 carats combin
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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20RPS-49 DIAMOND NECKLACE300a - 20RPS-49 DIAMOND NECKLACE
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One stunning diamond necklace custom made in 14k white gold and set with fine 97 round diamonds weighing approx 15cts Est:$7500-15000
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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20RPS-41 DIAMOND RING300b - 20RPS-41 DIAMOND RING
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One 18 k white gold ring set with a 1.02ct radiant cut diamond surrounded by 58 diamonds weighing 1.25ct Est:$2500-5000
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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20CW-3 VICTORIAN CUP GUARD RAPIER301 - 20CW-3 VICTORIAN CUP GUARD RAPIER
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Composite cup hilt rapier in 17th century style. The blade is period and well-marked "Damia * Me". The pierced cup is a good Victorian ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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20DB-1 PAIR DOUBLE F/L302 - 20DB-1 PAIR DOUBLE F/L
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Pair of double flintlock pistols with silver grotesque mask butts from 18th century marked "G. Deuillers a Liege". Approximately 4"...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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20DB-15 PALM PISTOL303 - 20DB-15 PALM PISTOL
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"The Protector" palm pistol by Chicago Firearms Co. with pearl scales and nickel finish, S/N 1096 (Matching). 96%-99% original finish w...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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19JZ-25 CONFEDERATE BOWIE303a - 19JZ-25 CONFEDERATE BOWIE
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Thomas Leech & Co Memphis Novelty Works short sword or Bowie marked “Emphis” on back of guard (Memphis). Measures 22 ½” overall and 17 &...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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20DB-18 ALL METAL 4 BBL304 - 20DB-18 ALL METAL 4 BBL
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Unusual 4 barrel flintlock pistol with metal stocks circa late 18th century of continental manufacture but showing no name or proofs probably Liege
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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20DB-51 FL BRASS FRAME305 - 20DB-51 FL BRASS FRAME
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Very unusual flintlock fowler signed "DuFuor St. Etienne" (France). Cast naval brass frame that is nice engraved and signed. Half stock...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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20DB-54 CANE306 - 20DB-54 CANE
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Rare French 19th Century oddity cane with 8 small blades that expose themselves when cane is turned. These small blades are used to discourage atta
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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10DB-70 LE PAGE PAIR307 - 10DB-70 LE PAGE PAIR
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Pair of deluxe cased percussion duelers signed "Perrin LePage a Paris" in gold on the barrels and on the lock plate. Classic half stock...
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
 
 
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10DB-71 CASED PAIR308 - 10DB-71 CASED PAIR
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Excellent pair of deluxe dueling pistols signed "Plomdeur a Paris" in gold on the barrels with pronounced "Swamp" at the muzzle....
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
 
 
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10DB-72 LE PAGE309 - 10DB-72 LE PAGE
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Classic pair of early percussion half-stock duelers marked "Baye Par LePage". Browned and case hardened finish with fine quality checke...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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20CW-1 SPANISH RAPIER CIRCA 1650310 - 20CW-1 SPANISH RAPIER CIRCA 1650
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Classic Spanish cup hilt rapier circa approximately 1650. Double edged blade measures 38 1/2" and marked "En Toledo". Deep cup wit...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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20DJ-1 COLT 1839 PATERSON #323311 - 20DJ-1 COLT 1839 PATERSON #323
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Colt Model 1839 Paterson Carbine S/N 323 in .52 caliber showing "W.A.T." marking on the stock indicating U.S. Government purchase with att...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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19JZ-31 F/L RIFLE311a - 19JZ-31 F/L RIFLE
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Hi art European Musket in German style circa Mid-18th century probably made for a royal cabinet of arms or nobility. The gun measures 49 ¼” ...
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Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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20BM1-18 REPRO GATLING GUN312 - 20BM1-18 REPRO GATLING GUN
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Museum quality Model 1877 .45-70 "Bulldog" Gatling Gun reproduction with 18 ¼” barrels and manufactured by U.S. Armament Corp in limi...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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20DD-12 49 PKT ENGRAVED, CASED #113261313 - 20DD-12 49 PKT ENGRAVED, CASED #113261
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Original Deluxe Gustave Young engraved 1849 Pocket Model with a 5" barrel cased with accessories, S/N 113261. SamL Colt is cut in script alo...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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20RPS-48 DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET313a - 20RPS-48 DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET
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One beautifully made solid gold hinged bangle bracelet weighing 31 gms and pave set with 4ct of G-H VS1 diamonds Est:$5000-10000
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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20DD-13 COLT 62 POLICE #6713314 - 20DD-13 COLT 62 POLICE #6713
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Colt 1862 Police Revolver with desirable 6 1/2" barrel remaining in fine original condition, S/N 6713. The barrel retains 80%-90% original b...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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20DD-16 COLT PKT NAVY #18074315 - 20DD-16 COLT PKT NAVY #18074
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Colt Pocket Model of Navy caliber with a 51/2" barrel in fine overall original condition, S/N 18074. The barrel shows 90%-95% bright and &qu...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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20DD-18 49 PKT BOX ONLY316 - 20DD-18 49 PKT BOX ONLY
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Original very good condition partition style case for 5" small guard 1849 Pocket Model. Purple velveteen lined with solid partitions, minor ...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
 
 
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20DD-19 1851 NAVY CASE W/ ACCESS.317 - 20DD-19 1851 NAVY CASE W/ ACCESS.
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Original case for a 1851 Navy Colt with accessories. The forest green velveteen lined case remains in good to very good condition with solid partit
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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10DB-73 CASED SET OF EURO ARMS317a - 10DB-73 CASED SET OF EURO ARMS
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Triple cased set of European arms signed "Aury of St. Etienne" on the locks of dueling target pistols. Gold inlaid "Canon Damas"...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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20DB-19 LE PAGE MOUNTIER318 - 20DB-19 LE PAGE MOUNTIER
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Ornate and impressive pair of flintlock pistols with locks marked "LePage Moutier Arq Du Roy" (Gun maker to the king). Measures 21"...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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20DB-24 2 SWORDS AND DOCS319 - 20DB-24 2 SWORDS AND DOCS
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Ensemble consisting of two swords and large poster belonging to Oscar La Fayette who was the grandson of the Marquis D' La Fayette who served in...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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19SG-4 SINGLE SIX #260-82686320 - 19SG-4 SINGLE SIX #260-82686
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Ruger New Model Single Six revolver, .22 Win. Mag. caliber with .22 caliber extra cylinder, 5.5” barrel, stainless steel, smooth wood medallion gri
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Estimate : 350.00 - 650.00
 
 
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