Traditional Holiday Auction Session I

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Featuring: Selected contents of the Robert E. Petersen Estate located in Beverly Hills, Ca. Original Artwork in oil, watercolor and bronze. Extensive Collector’s library (some 1st editions) on Big Game Hunting, Firearms, Fishing, Automobiles and many other subjects. Many small antiques and collectibles that decorated one of Southern California’s most prestigious collector’s personal residence.

Also many High Quality Collector’s Firearms from A-Z. A near mint Police marked Luger, a fine Krieghoff Luger, Very good 1st Model Schofield with sharp cartouche, Custom Luger carbine, superb quality Pre-war German arms from another top old time collector, Colts, Winchesters, High Grade antique Smith & Wessons, Sporting Rifles, Premium Shotguns, 19th Century Antiques, Militaria, Knives, Swords and Firearms to please most every Shooter or Collector! Other Highlights include a Native American Indian Basket Collection started before WWII, Sterling Silver and six un-researched Samurai Swords.

JEWELRY-will include Modern High Fashion Jewelry direct from the Manufacturer set in 14K, 18K and Platinum set with Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires and every imaginable Precious and colored stone including a Stunning 15.34 carat round Black Diamond. Also many estate pieces from various consignors. Values from $100. - $30,000. each.

A Far Above Average Holiday Sale with gift items and investments that are very likely to increase in value during turbulent financial times.
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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English Adams percussion barrel and frame  with cylinder only; engraved with agent  marking “E. Yeom885 - English Adams percussion barrel and frame with cylinder only; engraved with agent marking “E. Yeom
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English Adams percussion barrel and frame with cylinder only; engraved with agent marking “E. Yeoman’s & Son, 35 Upper East. Smithfield. Lond...
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United States Property-marked Smith & Wesson  model 1917 DA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2”  barrel, blue886 - United States Property-marked Smith & Wesson model 1917 DA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue
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United States Property-marked Smith & Wesson model 1917 DA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood grips, lanyard ring, #56115. ...
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Antique large frame British Enfield MK II DA  revolver, .455 cal., 5-3/4” barrel, blue  finish, chec887 - Antique large frame British Enfield MK II DA revolver, .455 cal., 5-3/4” barrel, blue finish, chec
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Antique large frame British Enfield MK II DA revolver, .455 cal., 5-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips missing butt cap, #4538. This gu
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Webley Mark VI DA top break revolver, .455  cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard  rubber gri888 - Webley Mark VI DA top break revolver, .455 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber gri
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Webley Mark VI DA top break revolver, .455 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #322070. This gun is in overall very good + c
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Iron Colt’s Patent bullet mold, marked 36B on  the right leg and “1” at the top of the  right leg in889 - Iron Colt’s Patent bullet mold, marked 36B on the right leg and “1” at the top of the right leg in
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Iron Colt’s Patent bullet mold, marked 36B on the right leg and “1” at the top of the right leg in overall good condition with traces of original b
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J.C. Higgins Model 583.4 bolt-action shotgun,  12 gauge, 28” barrel, blue finish, wood  stock, #NVSN890 - J.C. Higgins Model 583.4 bolt-action shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, #NVSN
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J.C. Higgins Model 583.4 bolt-action shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, #NVSN. This gun is in overall good condition showing c
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Lot of two modern parts guns including an  Olympic brand starter’s pistol, Italian-made  in good ove891 - Lot of two modern parts guns including an Olympic brand starter’s pistol, Italian-made in good ove
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Lot of two modern parts guns including an Olympic brand starter’s pistol, Italian-made in good overall condition, #NVSN and a Boston Bull Dog revol
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Crystal statue of Mary and Jesus approx. 9”  in height and in fine condition at time of  description892 - Crystal statue of Mary and Jesus approx. 9” in height and in fine condition at time of description
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Crystal statue of Mary and Jesus approx. 9” in height and in fine condition at time of description. Est.: $25-$50.
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Powder horn and small priming horn set  approx. 11” overall (priming horn approx. 2”)  with carved w893 - Powder horn and small priming horn set approx. 11” overall (priming horn approx. 2”) with carved w
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Powder horn and small priming horn set approx. 11” overall (priming horn approx. 2”) with carved wood plug and leather hanging strap; appears to be
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Large multi-colored woven reed basket approx.  20” in height and approx. 15” diameter with  woven ma894 - Large multi-colored woven reed basket approx. 20” in height and approx. 15” diameter with woven ma
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Large multi-colored woven reed basket approx. 20” in height and approx. 15” diameter with woven matching lid and carry straps showing damage to str
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Interesting lot consisting of an old metal  bell affixed to a bent wood collar, possibly  for a smal895 - Interesting lot consisting of an old metal bell affixed to a bent wood collar, possibly for a smal
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Interesting lot consisting of an old metal bell affixed to a bent wood collar, possibly for a small animal (lamb or goat) and an old wool and metal
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Scarce iron Colt’s Patent bullet mold for a  Root pocket revolver, .28 cal. in overall  good to very896 - Scarce iron Colt’s Patent bullet mold for a Root pocket revolver, .28 cal. in overall good to very
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Scarce iron Colt’s Patent bullet mold for a Root pocket revolver, .28 cal. in overall good to very good condition with even patina and good marking
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Colt’s Patent iron bullet mold in overall  very good condition showing crisp markings  and traces of897 - Colt’s Patent iron bullet mold in overall very good condition showing crisp markings and traces of
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Colt’s Patent iron bullet mold in overall very good condition showing crisp markings and traces of original blue mixed with pleasing plum brown pat
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Lot of 11 collector boxes of ammo including  two “dog bone” Remington-UMC .22LR, three  Remington Hi898 - Lot of 11 collector boxes of ammo including two “dog bone” Remington-UMC .22LR, three Remington Hi
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Lot of 11 collector boxes of ammo including two “dog bone” Remington-UMC .22LR, three Remington Hi-Speed .22 short, a box of Remington .22 short “R
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Four boxes of gun auction catalogs covering a  broad range of years and auction houses  including Li899 - Four boxes of gun auction catalogs covering a broad range of years and auction houses including Li
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Four boxes of gun auction catalogs covering a broad range of years and auction houses including Little John’s, Bonham’s, J.C. Devine, Julia’s, Pete
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Two portfolios of Colt prints from the 1950’s  put out by James Serven consisting of 6  prints each,900 - Two portfolios of Colt prints from the 1950’s put out by James Serven consisting of 6 prints each,
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Two portfolios of Colt prints from the 1950’s put out by James Serven consisting of 6 prints each, black and white, each portfolio approx. 12” x 14
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Large color print of a Paris street scene by  Andre Renoux approx. 24” x 17” contained in a  heavy d901 - Large color print of a Paris street scene by Andre Renoux approx. 24” x 17” contained in a heavy d
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Large color print of a Paris street scene by Andre Renoux approx. 24” x 17” contained in a heavy duty cardboard protective tube, ready for framing.
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Stevens “Little Scout” single shot rifle,  .22LR cal., 20” barrel, re-blued finish, wood  stock, #NV902 - Stevens “Little Scout” single shot rifle, .22LR cal., 20” barrel, re-blued finish, wood stock, #NV
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Stevens “Little Scout” single shot rifle, .22LR cal., 20” barrel, re-blued finish, wood stock, #NVSN. This gun is in overall good finish as re-fini
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U.S. M-3 utility knife marked UT CA with  scabbard. Also marked U.S. M-8 by R.M.CO.  Blade sharpened903 - U.S. M-3 utility knife marked UT CA with scabbard. Also marked U.S. M-8 by R.M.CO. Blade sharpened
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U.S. M-3 utility knife marked UT CA with scabbard. Also marked U.S. M-8 by R.M.CO. Blade sharpened. Fair to good. With U.S. Navy officers type wool
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Hopkins and Allen No. 6 DA revolver, .38  cal., 4-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered  wood grips,904 - Hopkins and Allen No. 6 DA revolver, .38 cal., 4-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips,
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Hopkins and Allen No. 6 DA revolver, .38 cal., 4-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, #9338. This gun is in overall good condition sho
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Two unframed older black and white Asian  water color pieces of artwork, each approx.  18” x 12” of 905 - Two unframed older black and white Asian water color pieces of artwork, each approx. 18” x 12” of
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Two unframed older black and white Asian water color pieces of artwork, each approx. 18” x 12” of deities in overall good condition. Est.: $100-$
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French bayonet with wood grip and brass  pommel in overall uncleaned good condition.   Est.:  $50-$7906 - French bayonet with wood grip and brass pommel in overall uncleaned good condition. Est.: $50-$7
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French bayonet with wood grip and brass pommel in overall uncleaned good condition. Est.: $50-$75.
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1860 non-commissioned officer’s sword in near  relic condition, no scabbard.  Est.:   $100-$200.907 - 1860 non-commissioned officer’s sword in near relic condition, no scabbard. Est.: $100-$200.
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1860 non-commissioned officer’s sword in near relic condition, no scabbard. Est.: $100-$200.
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Lot of two older foil type swords (no  scabbards), one marked Solingen, the other  marked Toledo, bo908 - Lot of two older foil type swords (no scabbards), one marked Solingen, the other marked Toledo, bo
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Lot of two older foil type swords (no scabbards), one marked Solingen, the other marked Toledo, both in uncleaned condition with scattered erosion
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Lot of two decorative swords including a  modern carved South Pacific-type wood gripped  sword with 909 - Lot of two decorative swords including a modern carved South Pacific-type wood gripped sword with
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Lot of two decorative swords including a modern carved South Pacific-type wood gripped sword with matching carved wood sheath approx. 36” overall a
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Mid-eastern style percussion pistol, .64  cal., 9” cannon barrel, wood stock with wire  inlaid patte910 - Mid-eastern style percussion pistol, .64 cal., 9” cannon barrel, wood stock with wire inlaid patte
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Mid-eastern style percussion pistol, .64 cal., 9” cannon barrel, wood stock with wire inlaid patterns on grip and backstrap with lanyard ring. This
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Charles Daly by Miroku Firearms single barrel  trap shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, IM  choke, 32911 - Charles Daly by Miroku Firearms single barrel trap shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, IM choke, 32
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Charles Daly by Miroku Firearms single barrel trap shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, IM choke, 32” ventilated rib barrel, blue finish, checkered w
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Kawabuchiya Model 250 semi-auto shotgun, 12  gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, mat black finish with  ornamente912 - Kawabuchiya Model 250 semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, mat black finish with ornamente
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Kawabuchiya Model 250 semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, mat black finish with ornamented receiver, 26-1/2” barrel including muzzle Modif
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OPEN LOT913 - OPEN LOT
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OPEN LOT
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Large Michael Coleman color print of one of  his most popular subjects entitled “Milk  River Camp” d914 - Large Michael Coleman color print of one of his most popular subjects entitled “Milk River Camp” d
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Large Michael Coleman color print of one of his most popular subjects entitled “Milk River Camp” depicting Indians in a winter camp; approx. 18” x
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Military leather flap holster for a Finnish  Lahti semi-auto pistol in overall good  condition with 915 - Military leather flap holster for a Finnish Lahti semi-auto pistol in overall good condition with
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Military leather flap holster for a Finnish Lahti semi-auto pistol in overall good condition with two magazines, a cleaning rod and tool all contai
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Framed bar mirror advertising Southern  Comfort, approx. 21” x 25” in very good  condition.  Est.:  916 - Framed bar mirror advertising Southern Comfort, approx. 21” x 25” in very good condition. Est.:
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Framed bar mirror advertising Southern Comfort, approx. 21” x 25” in very good condition. Est.: $75-$125.
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Lot of two wood stocks only including a Model  70 Winchester checkered stock in fine  condition with917 - Lot of two wood stocks only including a Model 70 Winchester checkered stock in fine condition with
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Lot of two wood stocks only including a Model 70 Winchester checkered stock in fine condition with red Winchester hard rubber butt pad and another
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Willis McCord etched on Lodge sword blade;  Pettibone Co. fancy high relief mounts;  F.C.B. on hilt.918 - Willis McCord etched on Lodge sword blade; Pettibone Co. fancy high relief mounts; F.C.B. on hilt.
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Willis McCord etched on Lodge sword blade; Pettibone Co. fancy high relief mounts; F.C.B. on hilt. Est.: $150-$300.
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Swiss Schmidt-Rubin straight pull rifle,  7.5mm cal., 25” barrel, blue finish, wood  stock, leather 919 - Swiss Schmidt-Rubin straight pull rifle, 7.5mm cal., 25” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, leather
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Swiss Schmidt-Rubin straight pull rifle, 7.5mm cal., 25” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, leather sling, #752354. This gun is in overall very good
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Large color print of two mountain sheep by  Michael Coleman entitled “Old Timers”,  approx. 23-1/2” 920 - Large color print of two mountain sheep by Michael Coleman entitled “Old Timers”, approx. 23-1/2”
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Large color print of two mountain sheep by Michael Coleman entitled “Old Timers”, approx. 23-1/2” x 18-1/2” in heavy cardboard protective tube, rea
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Southeast Asian Kris approx. 19” overall with  an approx. 14” wavy blade and carved wood  grip; orna921 - Southeast Asian Kris approx. 19” overall with an approx. 14” wavy blade and carved wood grip; orna
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Southeast Asian Kris approx. 19” overall with an approx. 14” wavy blade and carved wood grip; ornamented metal sheath with large swept wood handgua
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Interesting carved wood swagger stick with  brass cap and tip inscribed “Maj. Gailsmith,  Fearless L922 - Interesting carved wood swagger stick with brass cap and tip inscribed “Maj. Gailsmith, Fearless L
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Interesting carved wood swagger stick with brass cap and tip inscribed “Maj. Gailsmith, Fearless Leader; From TD 5/CBK, TER AND POW SOF PHU QUOC”;
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Stevens Favorite Model 71 single shot rifle,  .22 short, long or LR cal., 22” octagon  barrel, blue 923 - Stevens Favorite Model 71 single shot rifle, .22 short, long or LR cal., 22” octagon barrel, blue
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Stevens Favorite Model 71 single shot rifle, .22 short, long or LR cal., 22” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks with Joshua
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Stevens Visible Loader rifle, .22 short, long  or LR cal., 22 barrel, wood stocks, #W 845.  This gun924 - Stevens Visible Loader rifle, .22 short, long or LR cal., 22 barrel, wood stocks, #W 845. This gun
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Stevens Visible Loader rifle, .22 short, long or LR cal., 22 barrel, wood stocks, #W 845. This gun is in overall fair condition showing a light gre
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War Merit Cross, Frederich Augustus, Saxony.   Est.:   $75-$150.925 - War Merit Cross, Frederich Augustus, Saxony. Est.: $75-$150.
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War Merit Cross, Frederich Augustus, Saxony. Est.: $75-$150.
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Victorian era or later cup hilt rapier,  approx. 47” overall and in fair to good  condition showing 926 - Victorian era or later cup hilt rapier, approx. 47” overall and in fair to good condition showing
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Victorian era or later cup hilt rapier, approx. 47” overall and in fair to good condition showing an old cleaning with grey/brown patina returning
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Sudanese sword with decorated leather  scabbard and cloth shoulder strap approx. 35”  overall and in927 - Sudanese sword with decorated leather scabbard and cloth shoulder strap approx. 35” overall and in
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Sudanese sword with decorated leather scabbard and cloth shoulder strap approx. 35” overall and in fair condition; blade shows age and proof marks;
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Collectible lot of documents including a 1937  Field Artillery Elementary Gunnery manual;  an Colt E928 - Collectible lot of documents including a 1937 Field Artillery Elementary Gunnery manual; an Colt E
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Collectible lot of documents including a 1937 Field Artillery Elementary Gunnery manual; an Colt Employee’s orientation manual and envelope and thr
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Lot of 2 U.S. Springfield trapdoor rifle  receivers, trapdoors and attached shortened  barrels, one 929 - Lot of 2 U.S. Springfield trapdoor rifle receivers, trapdoors and attached shortened barrels, one
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Lot of 2 U.S. Springfield trapdoor rifle receivers, trapdoors and attached shortened barrels, one with rear sight remaining, one with high arch bre
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Lot of 2 U.S. Springfield actions with  triggers and guards in half stocks (one cut  down) with butt930 - Lot of 2 U.S. Springfield actions with triggers and guards in half stocks (one cut down) with butt
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Lot of 2 U.S. Springfield actions with triggers and guards in half stocks (one cut down) with butt plates; good for parts or for the home gunsmith.
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Ruger Model 10/22 semi-auto carbine, .22LR  cal., 18-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood  stock, #110-317931 - Ruger Model 10/22 semi-auto carbine, .22LR cal., 18-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, #110-317
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Ruger Model 10/22 semi-auto carbine, .22LR cal., 18-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, #110-31702; mounted with a Weaver scope showing fine opti
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H & R Reising Model 65 Military semi-auto  magazine rifle, .22 cal., 23” round barrel,  blue finish,932 - H & R Reising Model 65 Military semi-auto magazine rifle, .22 cal., 23” round barrel, blue finish,
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H & R Reising Model 65 Military semi-auto magazine rifle, .22 cal., 23” round barrel, blue finish, Redfield peep sight, blue finish, wood sto...
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Lot of 6 Smith & Wesson knives in original  boxes, all unused, blue and silver boxes.  From the esta933 - Lot of 6 Smith & Wesson knives in original boxes, all unused, blue and silver boxes. From the esta
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Lot of 6 Smith & Wesson knives in original boxes, all unused, blue and silver boxes. From the estate of Robert Petersen. Est.: $300-$600.
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Large color print of a mother black bear and  her cubs raiding a fishing camp, image size  is approx934 - Large color print of a mother black bear and her cubs raiding a fishing camp, image size is approx
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Large color print of a mother black bear and her cubs raiding a fishing camp, image size is approx. 17” x 21” in protective heavy cardboard tube, r
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