Important Collector's Firearms Auction

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Featuring: Deluxe Sporting Arms from the Robert E. Petersen Estate and his Superior Collcetion of Fine Art. Also-an exclusive collection of Oddities and Vari-Type Arms from an Old Time New York Collector's Estate. Also Part II of the David Tate "Texas Colt" collection. The Best Pair of antique Remington Revolers known form the "Slim Kohler" collection, original transcript of a court martial requested by Capt. Abraham Whipple signed by John Paul Jones and eleven other important officers sent to the Commander and Chief of Naval Operations Eseck Hopkins and possible the earliest official U.S. Naval record of an important battle. Factory engraved Pre-War Ace pictured in the R.E. Hable Collection, a factory engraved .38 Super Match shipped to Camp Perry, Harpers Ferry Rifle #15 the earliest U.S. Martial rifle made at a U.S. Arsenal believed to be used on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. A fine engraved and presented 18k Gold Pocket Watch given by Buffalo Bill Cody to his agent, a striped American Maple Writing Desk belonging to a Yeoman serving on the U.S.S. Constitution, a high relief factory engraved 1876 Winchester in .50 cal. signed Ulrich, a Gustave Young exibition quality New Model #3 property of Trick Shooter Ira Paine and high quality firearms from A-Z. Also: Approx. 200 Fine Original Artworks by E.I. Couse, Wilhelm Kuhnert, Robert Kuhn, Carl Rungius, John Banovich, Doug Van Howd, Gerald Cassidy, J.H. Sharp, Edgar Paxson, Robert Scott, Lynn Bogue-Hunt, DAvid Hagerbaumer, Gustave Muss. Arnott and other finities from several collections and estates.
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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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4”  barrel, nickel finish, smooth wood medallion  grips, #S02059773 - Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, smooth wood medallion grips, #S02059
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, smooth wood medallion grips, #S02059A. This gun is in overall excellent condition sho
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British double barrel Flintlock pistol with  silver mask butt and cannon barrels signed  “Henshaw, C774 - British double barrel Flintlock pistol with silver mask butt and cannon barrels signed “Henshaw, C
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British double barrel Flintlock pistol with silver mask butt and cannon barrels signed “Henshaw, Cambridge”. The pistol measures 11” overall with
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel,  blue finish, wood grips, #30139. This gun is  in overal775 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #30139. This gun is in overal
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #30139. This gun is in overall very good condition showing traces of muted ori
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Colt New Frontier .22 single action revolver,  .22LR with extra .22 Mag. cylinder, 6”  barrel, blue 776 - Colt New Frontier .22 single action revolver, .22LR with extra .22 Mag. cylinder, 6” barrel, blue
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Colt New Frontier .22 single action revolver, .22LR with extra .22 Mag. cylinder, 6” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard ru
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Remington O/U derringer, .41 cal., 3”  barrels, nickel finish, checkered black hard  rubber grips wi777 - Remington O/U derringer, .41 cal., 3” barrels, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips wi
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Remington O/U derringer, .41 cal., 3” barrels, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips with extra pair of modern pearl grips included, #97
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Evans 44 caliber center fire repeater  transition type with exposed magazine and  barrel marked Evan778 - Evans 44 caliber center fire repeater transition type with exposed magazine and barrel marked Evan
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Evans 44 caliber center fire repeater transition type with exposed magazine and barrel marked Evans repeating rifle, Mechanic Falls ME Patent Dec.
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Lot of 3 American Indian collectibles  including two beaded knife sheaths made of  heavy hide with t779 - Lot of 3 American Indian collectibles including two beaded knife sheaths made of heavy hide with t
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Lot of 3 American Indian collectibles including two beaded knife sheaths made of heavy hide with tin cone dangles and fringe, white, blue, red and
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L.C. Smith double-bbl 12 gauge shotgun by  Hunter Arms with extra set of BBL’s #204385.   29-1/2” or780 - L.C. Smith double-bbl 12 gauge shotgun by Hunter Arms with extra set of BBL’s #204385. 29-1/2” or
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L.C. Smith double-bbl 12 gauge shotgun by Hunter Arms with extra set of BBL’s #204385. 29-1/2” original set of BBLs that have been reblued and cho
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Framed color print by Michael Coleman of a  mother black bear and her cubs raiding a  fishing camp, 781 - Framed color print by Michael Coleman of a mother black bear and her cubs raiding a fishing camp,
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Framed color print by Michael Coleman of a mother black bear and her cubs raiding a fishing camp, image size approx. 17” x 21”. Coleman is one of t
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Older finely accomplished Indian pawn  turquoise and silver bolo tie in the form of  a Kachina entit782 - Older finely accomplished Indian pawn turquoise and silver bolo tie in the form of a Kachina entit
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Older finely accomplished Indian pawn turquoise and silver bolo tie in the form of a Kachina entity. Est.: $75-$125.
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Old hand-forged iron axe head with hallmark  stamps on both sides of blade, one a diamond  shape, th783 - Old hand-forged iron axe head with hallmark stamps on both sides of blade, one a diamond shape, th
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Old hand-forged iron axe head with hallmark stamps on both sides of blade, one a diamond shape, the other a stylized “R”, approx. 7” overall and in
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Lot of 10 misc. boxes of ammo including 3  boxes of Remington Kleanbore Hi-Speed 8mm  Lebel ammo; a 784 - Lot of 10 misc. boxes of ammo including 3 boxes of Remington Kleanbore Hi-Speed 8mm Lebel ammo; a
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Lot of 10 misc. boxes of ammo including 3 boxes of Remington Kleanbore Hi-Speed 8mm Lebel ammo; a box of Winchester .32 Colt New Police; a box of W
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Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .380 cal.,  3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, pearl grips,  #14507. This785 - Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .380 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, pearl grips, #14507. This
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Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .380 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, pearl grips, #14507. This gun is in overall fine to near excellent conditi
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U.S. Model 1842 percussion pistol by H.  Aston, .54 cal., 8-1/2” round barrel, blue  finish, brass m786 - U.S. Model 1842 percussion pistol by H. Aston, .54 cal., 8-1/2” round barrel, blue finish, brass m
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U.S. Model 1842 percussion pistol by H. Aston, .54 cal., 8-1/2” round barrel, blue finish, brass mountings, swivel steel ramrod, wood stock. This m
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U. S. Martial flintlock pistol by S. North,  .54 cal., 9” round barrel, brass flash pan,  wood stock787 - U. S. Martial flintlock pistol by S. North, .54 cal., 9” round barrel, brass flash pan, wood stock
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U. S. Martial flintlock pistol by S. North, .54 cal., 9” round barrel, brass flash pan, wood stock, iron mounts, wood ramrod. This gun is in overal
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Beautifully untouched Ketland & Co.  percussion full stock musket, .58 caliber  smoothbore, 38” roun788 - Beautifully untouched Ketland & Co. percussion full stock musket, .58 caliber smoothbore, 38” roun
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Beautifully untouched Ketland & Co. percussion full stock musket, .58 caliber smoothbore, 38” round barrel, brass mountings, wood ramrod; thi...
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Beautiful antique silver flask with lady in  relief on front of flask, back side is  engraved “Zade 789 - Beautiful antique silver flask with lady in relief on front of flask, back side is engraved “Zade
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Beautiful antique silver flask with lady in relief on front of flask, back side is engraved “Zade Metzler, Dallas, Tex.”, silver screw top marked “
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English Dragoon size pepperbox marked on top  of hammer “J.W.Edge Manchester” circa about  1850.  Th790 - English Dragoon size pepperbox marked on top of hammer “J.W.Edge Manchester” circa about 1850. Th
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English Dragoon size pepperbox marked on top of hammer “J.W.Edge Manchester” circa about 1850. The pepperbox measures 11-5/8” overall with nearly
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Flintlock over & under tap action 2 shot  pistol signed “R Gill, Richmond” with under  mounted snap 792 - Flintlock over & under tap action 2 shot pistol signed “R Gill, Richmond” with under mounted snap
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Flintlock over & under tap action 2 shot pistol signed “R Gill, Richmond” with under mounted snap bayonet and iron frame. The pistol measure...
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Pin fire knife pistol of unusually large size  for small caliber revolver and blade marked  “Brevete793 - Pin fire knife pistol of unusually large size for small caliber revolver and blade marked “Brevete
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Pin fire knife pistol of unusually large size for small caliber revolver and blade marked “Brevete S. G. D. G.” and showing makers stamp “SB”. The
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Unwin & Rodgers patented knife pistol in 7mm  rim fire with Non*XLL trade mark on German  silver bar794 - Unwin & Rodgers patented knife pistol in 7mm rim fire with Non*XLL trade mark on German silver bar
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Unwin & Rodgers patented knife pistol in 7mm rim fire with Non*XLL trade mark on German silver barrel with horn grip scales. Both blades are...
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Tropical Uniform coat with embroidered  emblems, 2 stars embroidered Air force emblem  over left poc795 - Tropical Uniform coat with embroidered emblems, 2 stars embroidered Air force emblem over left poc
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Tropical Uniform coat with embroidered emblems, 2 stars embroidered Air force emblem over left pocket stenciled “Bessel” inside collar with origina
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Winchester Model 101 XTR light weight wind  choke field gun with O/U barrels measuring  27” , 12 gau796 - Winchester Model 101 XTR light weight wind choke field gun with O/U barrels measuring 27” , 12 gau
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Winchester Model 101 XTR light weight wind choke field gun with O/U barrels measuring 27” , 12 gauge, like new in factory cardboard box with instru
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Winchester Model 101 XTR Lightweight Model  O/U shotgun, 20 gauge, 3” chamber, 27”  ventilated rib b797 - Winchester Model 101 XTR Lightweight Model O/U shotgun, 20 gauge, 3” chamber, 27” ventilated rib b
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Winchester Model 101 XTR Lightweight Model O/U shotgun, 20 gauge, 3” chamber, 27” ventilated rib barrels with two sets of screw in chokes, blue fin
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown  shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke,  26” barrel, 798 - Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke, 26” barrel,
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Winchester Model 42 pump action takedown shotgun, .410 gauge, 3” chamber, full choke, 26” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, White Line hard rubber
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Carved powder horn of contemporary era in  18th century style showing erotic portrait  and poem with799 - Carved powder horn of contemporary era in 18th century style showing erotic portrait and poem with
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Carved powder horn of contemporary era in 18th century style showing erotic portrait and poem with hidden meaning. The horn is very nicely made an
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Western style carved leather holster for  5-1/2" single action, good quality carving,  approx.  34" 800 - Western style carved leather holster for 5-1/2" single action, good quality carving, approx. 34"
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Western style carved leather holster for 5-1/2" single action, good quality carving, approx. 34" belt. Good condition with some use. ...
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Antique straight razor by Moshy & Rahaim of  Germany with desirable Uncle Sam portrait and  etching 801 - Antique straight razor by Moshy & Rahaim of Germany with desirable Uncle Sam portrait and etching
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Antique straight razor by Moshy & Rahaim of Germany with desirable Uncle Sam portrait and etching on blade with correct original marked box. ...
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Antique straight razor by Imperial of Germany  showing portrait of Admiral Dewey and legend  defeate802 - Antique straight razor by Imperial of Germany showing portrait of Admiral Dewey and legend defeate
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Antique straight razor by Imperial of Germany showing portrait of Admiral Dewey and legend defeated Spanish fleet off of Manilla May 1898. Blade v
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#50 size straight razor, metal grip numbered  41 showing unidentified makers mark.  The  blade measu803 - #50 size straight razor, metal grip numbered 41 showing unidentified makers mark. The blade measu
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#50 size straight razor, metal grip numbered 41 showing unidentified makers mark. The blade measures approx 4-1/4" by 7/8" wide made o...
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#50 size straight razor with thick blade and  horn scales marked "B&L" San Francisco and  Germany.  804 - #50 size straight razor with thick blade and horn scales marked "B&L" San Francisco and Germany.
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#50 size straight razor with thick blade and horn scales marked "B&L" San Francisco and Germany. The blade shows some pitting and ...
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Albanian or Balkin miquelet flintlock pistol  with fishtail shaped butt and engraved iron  stock cir805 - Albanian or Balkin miquelet flintlock pistol with fishtail shaped butt and engraved iron stock cir
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Albanian or Balkin miquelet flintlock pistol with fishtail shaped butt and engraved iron stock circa 19th century. The arm measures 18 ¾” ov...
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American style powder horn of massive size  with carved and brass tact decoration  retaining old vel812 - American style powder horn of massive size with carved and brass tact decoration retaining old vel
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American style powder horn of massive size with carved and brass tact decoration retaining old velvet cord hanger. The flask measures 20” across t
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19th century American style powder horn of  large proportions with original period strap  and commer813 - 19th century American style powder horn of large proportions with original period strap and commer
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19th century American style powder horn of large proportions with original period strap and commercial quality turned brass mouth. The flask measu
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North African to Middle East 19th century  powder horn with leather wrap that is painted  and woven 814 - North African to Middle East 19th century powder horn with leather wrap that is painted and woven
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North African to Middle East 19th century powder horn with leather wrap that is painted and woven material applied. The horn measures 20” across c
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1840 Heavy Cavalry sabre marked “Ames  Chicopee, Mass” with inspections and 1857  date; nickled for 815 - 1840 Heavy Cavalry sabre marked “Ames Chicopee, Mass” with inspections and 1857 date; nickled for
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1840 Heavy Cavalry sabre marked “Ames Chicopee, Mass” with inspections and 1857 date; nickled for G.A.R. and parade use; good overall; probable Civ
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U.S. Model 1860 Non-Commissioned Officer’s  sword by Emerson and Silver dated 1863; good  to very go816 - U.S. Model 1860 Non-Commissioned Officer’s sword by Emerson and Silver dated 1863; good to very go
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U.S. Model 1860 Non-Commissioned Officer’s sword by Emerson and Silver dated 1863; good to very good with painted metal body to scabbard; markings
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Colt Model 1862 Police 36 cal percussion,  4-1/2” barrel refinished and remarked number  #2243.  The817 - Colt Model 1862 Police 36 cal percussion, 4-1/2” barrel refinished and remarked number #2243. The
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Colt Model 1862 Police 36 cal percussion, 4-1/2” barrel refinished and remarked number #2243. The Colt has been polished out and stamped with inco
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4 Shot, Center Hammer Flintlock “duck foot”  pistol signed “Archer, London”.  The barrel  group is c818 - 4 Shot, Center Hammer Flintlock “duck foot” pistol signed “Archer, London”. The barrel group is c
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4 Shot, Center Hammer Flintlock “duck foot” pistol signed “Archer, London”. The barrel group is cleverly made and a good copy. These duck foot pi
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Close copy of Henry Deringer probably by  another Philadelphia maker with lock being  marked “Dering819 - Close copy of Henry Deringer probably by another Philadelphia maker with lock being marked “Dering
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Close copy of Henry Deringer probably by another Philadelphia maker with lock being marked “Deringer Philadelphia” and also marked at breech with “
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Colt 1849 pocket model 31 cal percussion, 4”  barrel, traces of original finish, varnish  wood grips820 - Colt 1849 pocket model 31 cal percussion, 4” barrel, traces of original finish, varnish wood grips
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Colt 1849 pocket model 31 cal percussion, 4” barrel, traces of original finish, varnish wood grips, small guard, serial #96656. The pistol shows a
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Arfican tribal carving with very stylized  figures measures approx. 20” in height  mounted on base w821 - Arfican tribal carving with very stylized figures measures approx. 20” in height mounted on base w
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Arfican tribal carving with very stylized figures measures approx. 20” in height mounted on base with some age, fair carving. Est.; $75-$150
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Pair of large old Tower style leg irons that  have seen lots of use and are uncleaned; no  key; grea823 - Pair of large old Tower style leg irons that have seen lots of use and are uncleaned; no key; grea
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Pair of large old Tower style leg irons that have seen lots of use and are uncleaned; no key; great display piece. Est.: $200-$400.
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South American spurs of cast alloy similar to  German silver with engraved bodies and large  rawls. 824 - South American spurs of cast alloy similar to German silver with engraved bodies and large rawls.
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South American spurs of cast alloy similar to German silver with engraved bodies and large rawls. The spurs measure approx 7" from tip to e...
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Antique canon with cast brass tube on carved  wood display mount, circa 19th century.  The  tube mea825 - Antique canon with cast brass tube on carved wood display mount, circa 19th century. The tube mea
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Antique canon with cast brass tube on carved wood display mount, circa 19th century. The tube measure approx 7" in length and is approx .32...
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Pair of U.S. marked cavalry type saddle bags  circa turn of century in good condition with  normal l826 - Pair of U.S. marked cavalry type saddle bags circa turn of century in good condition with normal l
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Pair of U.S. marked cavalry type saddle bags circa turn of century in good condition with normal leather aging re: cracking, scuffs etc. Est.: $
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Art carving of duck nicely painted with  bronze feet, glass eyes, signed on base “Tom  Tab” measures827 - Art carving of duck nicely painted with bronze feet, glass eyes, signed on base “Tom Tab” measures
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Art carving of duck nicely painted with bronze feet, glass eyes, signed on base “Tom Tab” measures approx. 12”in height by 14” in width in fine con
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