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Tribute to American Veterans Auction

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Featuring: Bob Hope's Personal Collection, William A. Gary's Confederate Arms Collection as well as Arms from many other Fine Estates and Collections.
The William A. (Bill) Gary Collection was started before WWII and in nearly 80 years of active collecting he assembled an extensive and Premier Collection of Authentic Confederate Arms which are consigned by his estate. The majority of this collection is pictured in “Confederate Revolvers” authored by Gary who was recognized as the top author, expert and researcher in the Confederate Revolver Field.Other Consignors include: Robert (Bob) Allen Remington Pistol Collection, 3-World Class Volcanics from author & expert Dr. Stephen Rutter Collection and a special added presentation of the Bob Hope Collection gifted to him mostly by Service Members from WWII to Vietnam. Important Arms include a Civil War Cannon on carriage, Full Stock S. Hawken, boss 20 ga. Full Side lock Double Shotgun, Advanced Single-Actions beginning with #51 Unaltered “Pinch Frame”, Factory exhibition 1873 Winchester Carbine, “Minty” Stocked Borchardt Pistol, Fantastic inscribed and statue Hilt Civil War Sabre, A 1911-1911 A-1 Colt Collection beginning with 1st Contract Navy, A just discovered Custer Presented Bowie Knife, an Ultra Rare “Pedersen” Device and an authentic ¾ suit of Early 17th Century Armour.Also Arms by Purdey, Holland & Holland, W.C. Scott and Extensive European Arms from Wheelocks to Pinfires with Blunderbuss and Oddities, Smith & Wessons, Martials, WWII, Colts, Rugers, Sporting Arms, Edged Weapons from A-Z and over 100 Mid-Eastern Islamic and Oriental Arms in Session IV.

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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Lot of 23 deluxe hardback reprints of classic gun-related books from a series done by The American400Lot of 23 deluxe hardback reprints of classic gun-related books from a series done by The American
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Lot of 23 deluxe hardback reprints of classic gun-related books from a series done by The American Rifleman; such classics as Firearms Curiosa by W
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
Lot of 3 leather holsters including a single loop stock holster possibly for a Woodsman or similar 401Lot of 3 leather holsters including a single loop stock holster possibly for a Woodsman or similar
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Lot of 3 leather holsters including a single loop stock holster possibly for a Woodsman or similar semi-auto target pistol in good condition; a flap
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Bronze recast of a Frederic Remington Indian Wars cavalryman on horseback in overall good condition402Bronze recast of a Frederic Remington Indian Wars cavalryman on horseback in overall good condition
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Bronze recast of a Frederic Remington Indian Wars cavalryman on horseback in overall good condition on base showing good detail; approx. 10” in hei
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Collector’s lot of U.S. military misc. early gear including a leather R.I.A. 1907-dated cartridge 403Collector’s lot of U.S. military misc. early gear including a leather R.I.A. 1907-dated cartridge
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Collector’s lot of U.S. military misc. early gear including a leather R.I.A. 1907-dated cartridge pouch with wood block; a metal field mess kit (L.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
Colt Model 1903 semi-auto pistol, .32 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips404Colt Model 1903 semi-auto pistol, .32 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips
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Colt Model 1903 semi-auto pistol, .32 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #403072 in overall good + condition showing tr
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Smith & Wesson Model No. 1-1/2 Single Action revolver, .32 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, che405Smith & Wesson Model No. 1-1/2 Single Action revolver, .32 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, che
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Smith & Wesson Model No. 1-1/2 Single Action revolver, .32 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #1184 in overall f...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .32 W.S. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, sho406Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .32 W.S. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, sho
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Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .32 W.S. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, shotgun checkered steel butt plate, #1642570 in over
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Puma Model 92 lever action rifle, .38Spl./.357 Magnum cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue and case hard407Puma Model 92 lever action rifle, .38Spl./.357 Magnum cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue and case hard
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Puma Model 92 lever action rifle, .38Spl./.357 Magnum cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, #K221226 in like new co
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Marlin Model 39A lever action rifle, cal. .22 Long Rifle, Long or Short, Serial #24210539. An "Ori408Marlin Model 39A lever action rifle, cal. .22 Long Rifle, Long or Short, Serial #24210539. An "Ori
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Marlin Model 39A lever action rifle, cal. .22 Long Rifle, Long or Short, Serial #24210539. An "Original Golden-39A" as marked. The rifle...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 bolt action rifle, .30-06 cal., 24” S.A. barrel dated 9-19 A, m409U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 bolt action rifle, .30-06 cal., 24” S.A. barrel dated 9-19 A, m
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U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 bolt action rifle, .30-06 cal., 24” S.A. barrel dated 9-19 A, military finish, wood stock, #88315 in overall goo
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Bounty Hunter II by BaiKal, Side by Side Hammer shotgun, cal. 12 gauge, Serial #0152469B. The sho410Bounty Hunter II by BaiKal, Side by Side Hammer shotgun, cal. 12 gauge, Serial #0152469B. The sho
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Bounty Hunter II by BaiKal, Side by Side Hammer shotgun, cal. 12 gauge, Serial #0152469B. The shotgun is in overall fine condition with 20" ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to tiopa for 178.50
Remington Double Deringer, 2nd Type, .41 cal., 3” barrels, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips411Remington Double Deringer, 2nd Type, .41 cal., 3” barrels, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips
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Remington Double Deringer, 2nd Type, .41 cal., 3” barrels, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #421 in overall very good condition showing ap
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
Lot of 2: Winchester Model ’94 receivers; the first, #188232, frame only as stripped of internal p412Lot of 2: Winchester Model ’94 receivers; the first, #188232, frame only as stripped of internal p
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Lot of 2: Winchester Model ’94 receivers; the first, #188232, frame only as stripped of internal parts, traces of original blue in protected areas;
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to chawkva for 238.00
Colt Model 1903 semi-auto pistol, .32 cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #413Colt Model 1903 semi-auto pistol, .32 cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #
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Colt Model 1903 semi-auto pistol, .32 cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #398745 in overall very good condition showing mut
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Stevens Favorite Model 1915 falling block rifle, .32 long cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, w414Stevens Favorite Model 1915 falling block rifle, .32 long cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, w
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Stevens Favorite Model 1915 falling block rifle, .32 long cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #F 209 in overall very good condition
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Winchester Model 1906 Takedown pump action rifle, cal. .22 Long Rifle, Long or Short, Serial #3076415Winchester Model 1906 Takedown pump action rifle, cal. .22 Long Rifle, Long or Short, Serial #3076
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Winchester Model 1906 Takedown pump action rifle, cal. .22 Long Rifle, Long or Short, Serial #307652. The rifle is in overall good condition with
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 240.00
Sporterized 03 Springfield bolt action rifle, Serial #NSNV. The rifle is in overall good to very 416Sporterized 03 Springfield bolt action rifle, Serial #NSNV. The rifle is in overall good to very
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Sporterized 03 Springfield bolt action rifle, Serial #NSNV. The rifle is in overall good to very good condition with a 23 ½” blued barrel. ...
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Colt Model 1877 Lightning DA revolver, .38 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard417Colt Model 1877 Lightning DA revolver, .38 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard
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Colt Model 1877 Lightning DA revolver, .38 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #60278 in overall fair to good co
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Smith & Wesson No. 1-1/2 Single Action revolver, .32 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered h418Smith & Wesson No. 1-1/2 Single Action revolver, .32 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered h
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Smith & Wesson No. 1-1/2 Single Action revolver, .32 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #72004 in overall good to ...
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Nineteenth Century ethnic South East Asian curved blade sword, approx. 30-1/2” overall with a 25-1419Nineteenth Century ethnic South East Asian curved blade sword, approx. 30-1/2” overall with a 25-1
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Nineteenth Century ethnic South East Asian curved blade sword, approx. 30-1/2” overall with a 25-1/2” barrel, brass cross guard and wood grip; over
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 270.00
Spear point knife with horn grip, simple cross guard and brass pommel, leather sheath; knife is ap420Spear point knife with horn grip, simple cross guard and brass pommel, leather sheath; knife is ap
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Spear point knife with horn grip, simple cross guard and brass pommel, leather sheath; knife is approx. 11-1/2” overall with a 7” blade and in over
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Cambodian matchlock rifle, 11mm caliber, 46” overall with a 41” barrel secured to woo half stock b421Cambodian matchlock rifle, 11mm caliber, 46” overall with a 41” barrel secured to woo half stock b
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Cambodian matchlock rifle, 11mm caliber, 46” overall with a 41” barrel secured to woo half stock by brass, copper and tin bands; Vietnam era bring
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to jack35296 for 267.75
Lot of 2 bayonets with sheaths including a Belgian FN Model 1924 in very good to fine condition wit422Lot of 2 bayonets with sheaths including a Belgian FN Model 1924 in very good to fine condition wit
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Lot of 2 bayonets with sheaths including a Belgian FN Model 1924 in very good to fine condition with considerable blue remaining on blade which is
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Large riker case of misc. military buttons, pins, patches, etc. of various eras. Est.: $100-$200423Large riker case of misc. military buttons, pins, patches, etc. of various eras. Est.: $100-$200
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Large riker case of misc. military buttons, pins, patches, etc. of various eras. Est.: $100-$200.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Lot of 12 colorful M. F. Ullman prints, each approx. 8-1/2” x 11” of rustic scenery; ready for fra424Lot of 12 colorful M. F. Ullman prints, each approx. 8-1/2” x 11” of rustic scenery; ready for fra
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Lot of 12 colorful M. F. Ullman prints, each approx. 8-1/2” x 11” of rustic scenery; ready for framing and display. Est.: $100-$200.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Lot of 5 misc. military rifle and carbine stocks, M1 carbine, Krag, etc. Est.: $150-$300.425Lot of 5 misc. military rifle and carbine stocks, M1 carbine, Krag, etc. Est.: $150-$300.
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Lot of 5 misc. military rifle and carbine stocks, M1 carbine, Krag, etc. Est.: $150-$300.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 230.00
Winchester Model 72 bolt action rifle, scarce English proofed, .22 short, long or LR cal., 25” rou426Winchester Model 72 bolt action rifle, scarce English proofed, .22 short, long or LR cal., 25” rou
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Winchester Model 72 bolt action rifle, scarce English proofed, .22 short, long or LR cal., 25” round barrel, blue finish, wood stock, #4279 in very
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
Original Watercolor on Paper of a Cavalry Trooper signed by noted Arizona artist Paul Abrams Jr. 427Original Watercolor on Paper of a Cavalry Trooper signed by noted Arizona artist Paul Abrams Jr.
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Original Watercolor on Paper of a Cavalry Trooper signed by noted Arizona artist Paul Abrams Jr. Image size is 5 x 7. Paul Abrams Jr. was a real
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
OPEN LOT428OPEN LOT
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OPEN LOT
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Japanese Arisaka Type 99 bolt action rife, 7mm cal., 26” barrel, military finish, ground mum, wood429Japanese Arisaka Type 99 bolt action rife, 7mm cal., 26” barrel, military finish, ground mum, wood
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Japanese Arisaka Type 99 bolt action rife, 7mm cal., 26” barrel, military finish, ground mum, wood stock, #72013 in overall good to very good condi
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
Russian Mosin Nagant Model 91/30 bolt action rifle, 7.62 x 54R mm cal., 29” barrel, import-marked,430Russian Mosin Nagant Model 91/30 bolt action rifle, 7.62 x 54R mm cal., 29” barrel, import-marked,
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Russian Mosin Nagant Model 91/30 bolt action rifle, 7.62 x 54R mm cal., 29” barrel, import-marked, black finish, wood stock, #N42107 in overall goo
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Lot U.S. rifle barrels including 3 M1 Garand barrels, 1 in very good condition, import-marked and 431Lot U.S. rifle barrels including 3 M1 Garand barrels, 1 in very good condition, import-marked and
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Lot U.S. rifle barrels including 3 M1 Garand barrels, 1 in very good condition, import-marked and dated 4-56; 1 in very good condition, also import
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
Color Michael Coleman print entitled “Old Timers” showing two white mountain sheep, approx. 24” x 432Color Michael Coleman print entitled “Old Timers” showing two white mountain sheep, approx. 24” x
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Color Michael Coleman print entitled “Old Timers” showing two white mountain sheep, approx. 24” x 19” unframed and with an Alaska Professional Hunt
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Stevens Tip Up single-shot pistol, cal. .22, Serial #74356. The pistol is in overall good conditi433Stevens Tip Up single-shot pistol, cal. .22, Serial #74356. The pistol is in overall good conditi
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Stevens Tip Up single-shot pistol, cal. .22, Serial #74356. The pistol is in overall good condition with the 6" barrel retaining much of its...
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Remington Rolling Block single shot rifle, .22 cal., 22-1/2” octagon barrel, re-blued finish, wood434Remington Rolling Block single shot rifle, .22 cal., 22-1/2” octagon barrel, re-blued finish, wood
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Remington Rolling Block single shot rifle, .22 cal., 22-1/2” octagon barrel, re-blued finish, wood stocks, reproduction vernier tang sight, #70811
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
OPEN LOT435OPEN LOT
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OPEN LOT
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Rossi Saddle Ring Carbine lever action rifle, cal. 44-40 Win., Serial #N001915. The rifle is in o436Rossi Saddle Ring Carbine lever action rifle, cal. 44-40 Win., Serial #N001915. The rifle is in o
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Rossi Saddle Ring Carbine lever action rifle, cal. 44-40 Win., Serial #N001915. The rifle is in overall fine condition with a 20" blued barr...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Chipmunk bolt action, single-shot rifle, cal. .22, Serial #NSNV. The rifle is in overall fine con437Chipmunk bolt action, single-shot rifle, cal. .22, Serial #NSNV. The rifle is in overall fine con
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Chipmunk bolt action, single-shot rifle, cal. .22, Serial #NSNV. The rifle is in overall fine condition with a 16” blued barrel. The smooth wood
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
Remington Model 1917 bayonet and green leather sheath with metal throat and drag and leather hange438Remington Model 1917 bayonet and green leather sheath with metal throat and drag and leather hange
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Remington Model 1917 bayonet and green leather sheath with metal throat and drag and leather hanger marked “Jewel 1917” in overall very good to fin
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Lot of 2 broad arrow proofed 1917 bayonets and leather sheaths, both in overall good to very good 439Lot of 2 broad arrow proofed 1917 bayonets and leather sheaths, both in overall good to very good
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Lot of 2 broad arrow proofed 1917 bayonets and leather sheaths, both in overall good to very good condition; first is OA inspected on the blade and
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
Brass pocket eagle flask in overall fine condition approx. 4-1/2” overall. Est.: $175-$350.440Brass pocket eagle flask in overall fine condition approx. 4-1/2” overall. Est.: $175-$350.
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Brass pocket eagle flask in overall fine condition approx. 4-1/2” overall. Est.: $175-$350.
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 290.00
Lot of 3 pair of binoculars; 1 antique circa 1870s with fine optics; 1 modern with good optics and 441Lot of 3 pair of binoculars; 1 antique circa 1870s with fine optics; 1 modern with good optics and
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Lot of 3 pair of binoculars; 1 antique circa 1870s with fine optics; 1 modern with good optics and 1 German Wetzlar 8 x 30 with fine optics needing
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Lot of 8 WW I Great War Leader Portrait Series original prints, printed by Van Dyck Gravure Co., N442Lot of 8 WW I Great War Leader Portrait Series original prints, printed by Van Dyck Gravure Co., N
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Lot of 8 WW I Great War Leader Portrait Series original prints, printed by Van Dyck Gravure Co., New York, Compliments of The New York Sunday World
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Framed group of original Texas Collector of Tax receipts, all from Tyler County and all received o443Framed group of original Texas Collector of Tax receipts, all from Tyler County and all received o
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Framed group of original Texas Collector of Tax receipts, all from Tyler County and all received of a Mrs. S. F. Ogden on ranch acreage covering th
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Crimson Trace Laser grips for a Ruger SP101 in factory box and appear to be like new with instruct444Crimson Trace Laser grips for a Ruger SP101 in factory box and appear to be like new with instruct
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Crimson Trace Laser grips for a Ruger SP101 in factory box and appear to be like new with instructions and installation allen wrench. Est.: $25-
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Lot of 16 misc. percussion cap tins including makers J. Goldmark, Winchester Repeating Arms Co., U445Lot of 16 misc. percussion cap tins including makers J. Goldmark, Winchester Repeating Arms Co., U
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Lot of 16 misc. percussion cap tins including makers J. Goldmark, Winchester Repeating Arms Co., U.M.C., Remington-UMC and Amorces cannelees fendue
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Pair of painted porcelain barber shaving mugs in very good condition for their age; one “The Autoi446Pair of painted porcelain barber shaving mugs in very good condition for their age; one “The Autoi
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Pair of painted porcelain barber shaving mugs in very good condition for their age; one “The Autoist” depicting a driver in an open top Franklin; t
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Color print entitled “Open Range” (1936) of a cowboy on his trusty stead, approx. 25” x 19” by not447Color print entitled “Open Range” (1936) of a cowboy on his trusty stead, approx. 25” x 19” by not
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Color print entitled “Open Range” (1936) of a cowboy on his trusty stead, approx. 25” x 19” by noted Western artist Frank Tenney Johnson, from the
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Winchester Model 56 bolt action rifle, .22LR cal., 22” round barrel, blue finish, wood stock, chec448Winchester Model 56 bolt action rifle, .22LR cal., 22” round barrel, blue finish, wood stock, chec
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Winchester Model 56 bolt action rifle, .22LR cal., 22” round barrel, blue finish, wood stock, checkered steel butt plate, #1923 in overall very goo
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
Antique knife marked “Lorberg Kensington” at hilt, approx. 9” overall with a 5” blade showing some 449Antique knife marked “Lorberg Kensington” at hilt, approx. 9” overall with a 5” blade showing some
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Antique knife marked “Lorberg Kensington” at hilt, approx. 9” overall with a 5” blade showing some scattered erosion and pinprick pitting, simple c
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Small metal box of misc. parts for military rifles, a longarm cable safety lock, a Starrett combin450Small metal box of misc. parts for military rifles, a longarm cable safety lock, a Starrett combin
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Small metal box of misc. parts for military rifles, a longarm cable safety lock, a Starrett combination micrometer/caliper in original box, etc.; b
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to themilitar.. for 41.65