W.C. Buddy Bass Antique Firearms Collection

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Burley Auction Gallery is proud to present the W.C. “Buddy” Bass firearm collection out of Homestead, Florida. Featuring over 600 historic, rare, & unusual firearms collected by Buddy Bass over the past 50+ years. His lifetime collection spans from rare Confederate Civil War rifles to the Lone Ranger Clayton Moore’s pair of Colt Bisleys & Bohlin gun belt, to rare Lugers, ring guns, Elvis Presley’s presentation engraved Smith & Wesson revolver, Steve McQueen’s custom engraved Colt SAA & hat, Sammy Davis Jr.’s Colt SAA & gun belt, Roy Roger’s guns, boots & hats, Gene Autry & Hopalong Cassidy’s Colts & more documented celebrity guns, screen used movie prop guns, impressive collection of Richmond Confederate Civil War rifles & muskets, rare Civil War revolvers, engraved Colts, cased presentation Colts, antique Winchesters, rare guns, baby Lugers, Martz Lugers, a large collection of antique pocket knives, old western movie posters, & much more. 15%BP TX#15184.

Please make plans to join us on Saturday, January 18th at 10:00 AM.
All items sold as is where is. See photos for condition, email info@burleyauction.com or call 830-629-9280 (Prior to sale day) if you have specific condition questions.

Winning bidders will receive an invoice on or before the TUESDAY following the auction.
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Colt Model 1873 SAA .32-20 Antler Grips451 - Colt Model 1873 SAA .32-20 Antler Grips
Burley Auction Group
serial no. 151413 stag horn grips .32-20
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army .45 Revolver452 - Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army .45 Revolver
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serial no. 24552 5.25" barrel one piece wood grips
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to Goat12Ga for (1,750.00 + 262.50BP) = 2,012.50
 
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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army453 - Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army
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* Serial no. 272561. Nickel plated, plastic pearl grips, 5.5" barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to frankflint.. for (1,500.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,725.00
 
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US Colt Model 1873 SAA Artillery John T Cleveland454 - US Colt Model 1873 SAA Artillery John T Cleveland
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mixed serial numbers 31190 U.S. marked receiver frame, 5.5" bbl, mixed serial numbers. "JTC" John T Cleveland inspector marks on frame.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to sixguns1959 for (1,750.00 + 262.50BP) = 2,012.50
 
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U.S. Marked Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army455 - U.S. Marked Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army
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serial no. 1378 matching serial numbers, reblued, gold hammer, trigger, and ejector. staghorn grips, 4.75" barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to terrypresta1 for (2,000.00 + 300.00BP) = 2,300.00
 
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Stembridge Movie Prop Colt Model 1873 SAA .45456 - Stembridge Movie Prop Colt Model 1873 SAA .45
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* Serial no. 290757. S Stembridge marked above serial number. nickel plated, 4.75" bbl.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to frankflint.. for (1,750.00 + 262.50BP) = 2,012.50
 
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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Carved Grips457 - Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Carved Grips
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Nickel plated .44-40, pearl carved ram's-head with ruby eyes grips, 5.5" bbl. Serial no. 57231, with factory letter stating shipped with bl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Colt Model 1873 SAA .22 Conversion R.P. Enewold458 - Colt Model 1873 SAA .22 Conversion R.P. Enewold
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serial no. 152856 4 3/4" barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to fuessm for (700.00 + 105.00BP) = 805.00
 
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Colt Model 1873 Bisley SAA .357 Magnum459 - Colt Model 1873 Bisley SAA .357 Magnum
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* Serial no. 207904. 7.5" barrel in very good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1878 DA Frontier Six Shooter .44-40460 - Colt Model 1878 DA Frontier Six Shooter .44-40
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Colt Model 1878 DA Frontier Six Shooter .44-40
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Colt Model 1878 DA Revolver461 - Colt Model 1878 DA Revolver
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serial no. 29911 5.5" bbl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Colt Model 1878 DA Revolver462 - Colt Model 1878 DA Revolver
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serial no. 12156
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Colt 1871 Open Top .44RF Cartridge Conversion463 - Colt 1871 Open Top .44RF Cartridge Conversion
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serial no. 1630 4.5" bbl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,350.00) = 1,350.00
 
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Colt Model 1871 Open Top Revolver464 - Colt Model 1871 Open Top Revolver
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serial no. 1032 missing ejector rod.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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US Marked S&W Schoffield Single Action Revolver465 - US Marked S&W Schoffield Single Action Revolver
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US Marked S&W Schoffield Single Action Revolver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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2 Philadelphia Derringers Elmer Keith's Collection466 - 2 Philadelphia Derringers Elmer Keith's Collection
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Two Philadelphia Derringers that Buddy acquired from Elmer Keith's collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Cased Pair of Engraved Percussion Derringers467 - Cased Pair of Engraved Percussion Derringers
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.41 caliber, 3 1/2-inch barrels with front and rear fixed sights. Scroll engraved hammers, locks and furniture. Smooth hardwood stocks with checkered
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to newkid for (2,000.00 + 300.00BP) = 2,300.00
 
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Williamson Derringer Ivory Grip .41 Cal468 - Williamson Derringer Ivory Grip .41 Cal
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Engraved, checkered ivory grips. David Williamson patent pistols were manufactured by Moore's Patent Fire Arms Company and the National Fire Arm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Colt Model 1855 Root Side Hammer Revolver469 - Colt Model 1855 Root Side Hammer Revolver
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serial no. 1500 in good restored condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Cased Engraved Percussion Derringer470 - Cased Engraved Percussion Derringer
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Cased Engraved Percussion Derringer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to newkid for (1,200.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,380.00
 
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Cased Williamson Derringer Pistol471 - Cased Williamson Derringer Pistol
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serial no. 6369 Engraved with checkered wood stock. Missing a screw for trigger guard. David Williamson pistols were manufactured by Moore's Pat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to newkid for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Engraved Smith & Wesson Revolver472 - Engraved Smith & Wesson Revolver
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serial no. 50924
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Tommy Haas' Personal Colt Single Action Army .22473 - Tommy Haas' Personal Colt Single Action Army .22
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* Serial no. 242960. Ivory grips, 5.5" bbl., mfd 1903. Barrel marked "Tommy Haas Harlingen, Texas"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1873 SAA .38 Special Target Sights474 - Colt Model 1873 SAA .38 Special Target Sights
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* Serial no. 199353. Obtained by Buddy from his friend Dale Robertson . 5.5" barrel carved wood grips
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Smith & Wesson American Single Action Revolver475 - Smith & Wesson American Single Action Revolver
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Serial no. 16819
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to frankflint.. for (1,000.00 + 150.00BP) = 1,150.00
 
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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army .45 Revolver476 - Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army .45 Revolver
Burley Auction Group
serial no. 171871 4.75" barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to coltsaaman for (1,500.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,725.00
 
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Colt Model 1873 SAA .45477 - Colt Model 1873 SAA .45
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5.5" barrel, rampant colt grips. Serial no. 180083, comes with factory letter. shipped Sept. 16, 1898.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to carroll4HH for (1,750.00 + 262.50BP) = 2,012.50
 
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Remington Model 1890 Single Action .44-40478 - Remington Model 1890 Single Action .44-40
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Scarce blue finish, 5.5" bbl ivory grips
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to bocephus424 for (2,000.00 + 300.00BP) = 2,300.00
 
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Colt Model 1873 SA A .45 U.S. Buy-Back479 - Colt Model 1873 SA A .45 U.S. Buy-Back
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Colt SA 1873 .45 cal U.S. buy-back, marked with D.F.C. (David F. Clark) government inspector marks of the time frame. Overrun revolver. Returned and r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1873 SAA .44 Special Revolver480 - Colt Model 1873 SAA .44 Special Revolver
Burley Auction Group
* Serial no. 205958. 5.5" barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Remington 1858 Revolver Cartridge Conversion481 - Remington 1858 Revolver Cartridge Conversion
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serial no. 40205. nickel plated, 7.5" octagon barrel, ivory grips with silver emblem with initials "CAG"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Smith Patent Carbine482 - Smith Patent Carbine
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serial no. 868 missing hammer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Double Barrel Rifle / Shotgun483 - Double Barrel Rifle / Shotgun
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"NORCROSS" on 40" barrels. One barrel is smooth bore 12 gauge, the other is grooved approximately .54 caliber
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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S.S. Baird Half Stock Percussion Rifle484 - S.S. Baird Half Stock Percussion Rifle
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S.S. Baird, Chittenden, VT. Brass Eagle patch box, 31" heavy octagon barrel. Stock has a crack through it
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to frankflint.. for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Full Stock Kentucky Rifle485 - Full Stock Kentucky Rifle
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35.5" octagon barrel, engraved fish-head hammer, figured walnut stock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Derringer Flintlock Full Stock Kentucky Rifle486 - Derringer Flintlock Full Stock Kentucky Rifle
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with target peep sight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to wcolburn for (800.00 + 120.00BP) = 920.00
 
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Antique Air Rifle Civil War Era488 - Antique Air Rifle Civil War Era
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Antique Air Rifle Civil War Era
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to frankflint.. for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Gamblers Box with Colt Open Top .22489 - Gamblers Box with Colt Open Top .22
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Mixed numbers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to frankflint.. for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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American Switch Blade Knife Collection490 - American Switch Blade Knife Collection
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5 knives (4) Schrade, N.Y. , (1) Press Button Knife Co, Walden NY.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to BDK2 for (700.00 + 105.00BP) = 805.00
 
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Pocket Knife Collection Roll of Pocket Knives491 - Pocket Knife Collection Roll of Pocket Knives
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large collection of assorted vintage pocket knives.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Collection of 7 Case Pocket Knives492 - Collection of 7 Case Pocket Knives
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Collection of 7 Case Pocket Knives
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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W.P DeWitt Mule-Ear Double Rifle493 - W.P DeWitt Mule-Ear Double Rifle
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33" barrels marked William P. (W.P.) DeWitt, Elmira, NY.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Engraved Colt Model 1849 by John Adams494 - Engraved Colt Model 1849 by John Adams
Burley Auction Group
Serial no. 48545 finely engraved with letter from John F. Adams, checkered ivory grips, 5.5" bbl, blue parts.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to frankflint.. for (1,900.00 + 285.00BP) = 2,185.00
 
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Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army by Rachel Wells495 - Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army by Rachel Wells
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Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army by Rachel Wells
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army by W.B. Ellis496 - Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army by W.B. Ellis
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8" bbl, notched for shoulder stock, however missing backstrap screws.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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M.T. Wickham Model 1816 US Contract Carbine497 - M.T. Wickham Model 1816 US Contract Carbine
Burley Auction Group
U.S. marked contract 1816 carbine converted to percussion from flintlock, lockplate dated Philadelphia 1834. 22.5" barrel stamped "SP"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to frankflint.. for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Presentation Revolver498 - Colt Model 1849 Presentation Revolver
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Backstrap engraved "Henry Simmons, From His Father" 6" octagon barrel, .31 cal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Remington Rolling Block .45-70 Numrich Arms N.Y.499 - Remington Rolling Block .45-70 Numrich Arms N.Y.
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Remington Rolling Block .45-70 Numrich Arms N.Y.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Remington Rolling Block .45-70 Buffalo Rifle500 - Remington Rolling Block .45-70 Buffalo Rifle
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Numrich Arms N.Y. 28" heavy octagon barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to frankflint.. for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Parlor Box with Pipe Razor Knive & Push Dagger501 - Parlor Box with Pipe Razor Knive & Push Dagger
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Parlor Box with Pipe Razor Knive & Push Dagger
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to frankflint.. for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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