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HELD AT The Lodge at Deadwood
Event Center
877-393-5634
DEADWOOD, SD. 57732
hotel, bar,casino attached
rifle attributed to Emmett Dalton of the infamous Dalton Gang and Zak Miller 101 Ranch from the Governor Thompson Ferguson collection of Oklahoma . The collection was started by Ferguson after settling in Oklahoma during the 1889 Land Run with wife Elva and son Walter. The family settled in Watonga establishing the Sedan and Watonga Republic Newspapers. In 1901 Ferguson was appointed Governor of O.T. by President Teddy Roosevelt. By this time Emmett Dalton was serving a life sentence foe his role in the disastrous Coffeyville raid bank robbery, his mother repeatedly appealing to the Governor for a pardon to his sentence. After Ferguson's death in 1921, Mrs Ferguson kept the collection, son Walter adding to it, including this Winchester. Written on the stock of this gun "Presented to Zack Miller by Emt. Dalton at Ponca City IT April 10 1893 (signed) "Z.T. Miller" on the forearm "used by ZT Miller at 101 Ranch from 1893 to 1932. Presented to Walter Ferguson Tulsa Oklahoma 1932. Fellow Oklahoman Emmett Dalton's relationship to the Millers seems to have begun in the 1880's when in 1883 Emmett was working for neighboring Bar X Bar ranch as a cowboy which adjoined the 101 spread near Pawnee. During his time in prison it is noted Emmett is a model prisoner continually wrote letters to friends, acquaintances and people in positions for support and help in getting a pardon. In his later book Emmett wrote "much of the information of the deaths (acquaintances) was given to me by my friends Major Gordon Lillie and Joe Miller of the 101 Ranch. The relationship between the Ferguson's and Millers was evident when Thompson quoted a strong eulogy for the death of Colonel George Miller in 1903. In 1905 the Ferguson's were in attendance at the Nat'l Editors Convention of which 60,000 were invited to a gala hosted by the 101 Ranch including entertainment by the Wild West Show. This is where Thompson Ferguson took the famous photo of "Geronimo behind the Wheel". After Mrs. Walter Ferguson's death the extensive collection was cataloged by the Smithsonian and dispersed by son Benton in 1963. The books, letters, photos (including those of the Dalton's) manuscripts and documents were acquired by the University of Oklahoma, that same year the gun collection sold to Barney Broiles Dallas Texas. Condition of rifle as follows: Factory 32" barrel cut to 22", (notes from previous owners surmising it was cut down as described in Frank Lottas book "Dalton Gang Days" to fit in their bags). Receiver, forend cap and buttplate retain 80-85% frosty factory nickel finish, right side forearm and stock with very faint handwritten inscription, as described, portions illegible and worn, the rear stock with period break and repair. Included with rifle is factory letter confiming th features made in 1883, 2 letters from Benton Ferguson confirming gun by serial number, the second letter an overview of family history and collection, identifying Barney Broiles as buying the gun collection, an U of O letter to Broiles in regards to research, a copy of book "Famous Guns and Gunners" listing the rifle under "guns of the 101 Ranch" and several various photo copies. From the Gary Helin collection. Antique. Est. 10000-20000
Auction Location:
100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood, South Dakota, 57732-1015, United States
Previewing Details:
The Lodge at Deadwood SD 57732 April 27 9-5 directly before the auction begins
Live auction April 28 1:00pm
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| sdst |
6.5% |
South Dakota Sales Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
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Ship to United States. Buyer Pays the Shipping Charges.NO International buyers unless previously approved and shipping arrangements are made ahead of time.
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