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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Older Remington wood and glass folding knife  display for a store counter containing 14  assorted ex1634 - Older Remington wood and glass folding knife display for a store counter containing 14 assorted ex
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Older Remington wood and glass folding knife display for a store counter containing 14 assorted example Remington knives; case is in overall good c
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Lot of 9 misc. Remington knives including a  sheathed Remington-UMC  5” with stacked  leather grip, 1634a - Lot of 9 misc. Remington knives including a sheathed Remington-UMC 5” with stacked leather grip,
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Lot of 9 misc. Remington knives including a sheathed Remington-UMC 5” with stacked leather grip, a sheathed Remington-DuPont 5-3/4” with stag gri
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Remington 1867 Navy Rolling Block pistol, .50  cal., 7” barrel, blue and case hardened  finish, wood1635 - Remington 1867 Navy Rolling Block pistol, .50 cal., 7” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood
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Remington 1867 Navy Rolling Block pistol, .50 cal., 7” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grip and fore stock, #NVSN. This gun is in overa
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Engraved Remington Model 1875 Single Action  Army revolver, .44 cal., 7-1/2” round barrel,  nickel f1636 - Engraved Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army revolver, .44 cal., 7-1/2” round barrel, nickel f
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Engraved Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army revolver, .44 cal., 7-1/2” round barrel, nickel finish, wood grips, lanyard ring, #228. This gun i
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Interarms-imported  Whitworth bolt-action  rifle, .375 H&H Mag. cal., 24” heavy round  barrel, black1637 - Interarms-imported Whitworth bolt-action rifle, .375 H&H Mag. cal., 24” heavy round barrel, black
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Interarms-imported Whitworth bolt-action rifle, .375 H&H Mag. cal., 24” heavy round barrel, black finish, jeweled bolt and action, Lyman adj...
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Allen and Wheelock Center Hammer Army  percussion revolver, .44 cal., 7-1/2” barrel,  blue finish, w1638 - Allen and Wheelock Center Hammer Army percussion revolver, .44 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, w
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Allen and Wheelock Center Hammer Army percussion revolver, .44 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #145. This revolver is in overall very
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel,  nickel finish, wood grips, #39393. This gun  is in over1639 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, wood grips, #39393. This gun is in over
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, wood grips, #39393. This gun is in overall very good condition showing traces of old nic
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., with 7-1/2”  etched barrel and hard rubber eagle grips,  #93376. The1640 - Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., with 7-1/2” etched barrel and hard rubber eagle grips, #93376. The
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., with 7-1/2” etched barrel and hard rubber eagle grips, #93376. The Colt shows a grey-brown patina with light to mod
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Very unusual 4 barrel tap-action all steel  Flintlock pistol of pocket size by “Twigg” of  London.  1641 - Very unusual 4 barrel tap-action all steel Flintlock pistol of pocket size by “Twigg” of London.
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Very unusual 4 barrel tap-action all steel Flintlock pistol of pocket size by “Twigg” of London. The pistol measures 7-5/8”overall with 2-1/8” bar
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Revolutionary war era Scottish Military style  Flintlock pistol with brass stock and no  maker’s nam1642 - Revolutionary war era Scottish Military style Flintlock pistol with brass stock and no maker’s nam
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Revolutionary war era Scottish Military style Flintlock pistol with brass stock and no maker’s name or proofs visible. The metal surfaces show lig
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Scottish basket hilt broad sword of officer’s  type circa 1800-1820.  Blade marked “A &  A.S.”  The 1643 - Scottish basket hilt broad sword of officer’s type circa 1800-1820. Blade marked “A & A.S.” The
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Scottish basket hilt broad sword of officer’s type circa 1800-1820. Blade marked “A & A.S.” The sword measures 37-1/2” overall with 31” bla...
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Scottish basket hilt (Back sword) of cavalry  style circa about 1780 in good original  condition.  T1644 - Scottish basket hilt (Back sword) of cavalry style circa about 1780 in good original condition. T
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Scottish basket hilt (Back sword) of cavalry style circa about 1780 in good original condition. The sword measures 40” overall with 33” blade meas
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Miquelet flintlock ball butt pocket size  pistol with ornate pierced brass inlay circa  17th century1645 - Miquelet flintlock ball butt pocket size pistol with ornate pierced brass inlay circa 17th century
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Miquelet flintlock ball butt pocket size pistol with ornate pierced brass inlay circa 17th century. The pistol measures 7-1/2” overall with 4” barr
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Central to Eastern European war axe probably  police circa 1590-1660. The arm measures 23”  in lengt1646 - Central to Eastern European war axe probably police circa 1590-1660. The arm measures 23” in lengt
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Central to Eastern European war axe probably police circa 1590-1660. The arm measures 23” in length. The spike and hammer measure 6’ 6-5/8” from t
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Colt Cop and Thug or New Police .38 caliber  center fire single action revolver, nickel  plated, har1647 - Colt Cop and Thug or New Police .38 caliber center fire single action revolver, nickel plated, har
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Colt Cop and Thug or New Police .38 caliber center fire single action revolver, nickel plated, hard rubber grips with Cop and Thug scene showing sc
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Winchester Model 12, 20 gauge factory skeet  marked on bottom of frame and choked WS1.   The gun sho1648 - Winchester Model 12, 20 gauge factory skeet marked on bottom of frame and choked WS1. The gun sho
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Winchester Model 12, 20 gauge factory skeet marked on bottom of frame and choked WS1. The gun shows a 26” barrel with factory ventilated rib, cust
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Remington New Model Police Conversion to 38  rim fire caliber blued finish, varnished wood  grips, s1649 - Remington New Model Police Conversion to 38 rim fire caliber blued finish, varnished wood grips, s
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Remington New Model Police Conversion to 38 rim fire caliber blued finish, varnished wood grips, serial #2280. The revolver shows 50-70% original
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Japanese Tanto with 19th century or earlier  forged and tempered blade, brass grip and  scabbard ove1650 - Japanese Tanto with 19th century or earlier forged and tempered blade, brass grip and scabbard ove
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Japanese Tanto with 19th century or earlier forged and tempered blade, brass grip and scabbard overlaid with small silver and gold alloy medallions
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Carved wood cane mounted with Masonic symbols  showing trapped marbles inside shaft.   The  cast met1651 - Carved wood cane mounted with Masonic symbols showing trapped marbles inside shaft. The cast met
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Carved wood cane mounted with Masonic symbols showing trapped marbles inside shaft. The cast metal head has a Masonic symbol around the top and t
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Folk Art American cane with carved wood grip  showing figure of salmon possibly from  Northwest coas1652 - Folk Art American cane with carved wood grip showing figure of salmon possibly from Northwest coas
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Folk Art American cane with carved wood grip showing figure of salmon possibly from Northwest coastal area. The condition is good to very good and
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Japanese samurai style sword with elaborate  19th   to early 20th century cloisonné enamel  mounting1653 - Japanese samurai style sword with elaborate 19th to early 20th century cloisonné enamel mounting
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Japanese samurai style sword with elaborate 19th to early 20th century cloisonné enamel mountings in multi colors showing butterflies and ...
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High grade French Empire period double barrel  flintlock fowler with silver mounts signed  “Dieppe i1654 - High grade French Empire period double barrel flintlock fowler with silver mounts signed “Dieppe i
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High grade French Empire period double barrel flintlock fowler with silver mounts signed “Dieppe in Postel”. The gun measures 50” overall with 34-1
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Pair of high quality European percussion  target pistols marked “Tambor” on barrels  with scarce dou1655 - Pair of high quality European percussion target pistols marked “Tambor” on barrels with scarce dou
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Pair of high quality European percussion target pistols marked “Tambor” on barrels with scarce double set triggers, engraved Royal plaques and peri
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Smith & Wesson First Model American, .44  cal., single action revolver, blued finish,  wood grips, #1656 - Smith & Wesson First Model American, .44 cal., single action revolver, blued finish, wood grips, #
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Smith & Wesson First Model American, .44 cal., single action revolver, blued finish, wood grips, #3142. The pistol retains 60-80% original b...
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Sharps New Model Arsenal Conversion to .50-70  cal., remaining in fine to excellent  original condit1657 - Sharps New Model Arsenal Conversion to .50-70 cal., remaining in fine to excellent original condit
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Sharps New Model Arsenal Conversion to .50-70 cal., remaining in fine to excellent original condition, #78983. The barrel shows 6-groove rifling an
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Rare French restoration period General  Officer’s pattern sabre circa about 1814 in  very good to ne1658 - Rare French restoration period General Officer’s pattern sabre circa about 1814 in very good to ne
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Rare French restoration period General Officer’s pattern sabre circa about 1814 in very good to near fine original condition with blued gilt blade
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Italian style salud with phallic style top  circa about 1530-1580. The helmet is forged  in one piec1659 - Italian style salud with phallic style top circa about 1530-1580. The helmet is forged in one piec
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Italian style salud with phallic style top circa about 1530-1580. The helmet is forged in one piece and shows very good metal work with excellent s
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Victorian era funerary helm made to place  over knights tomb or for monument. In the  19th century E1660 - Victorian era funerary helm made to place over knights tomb or for monument. In the 19th century E
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Victorian era funerary helm made to place over knights tomb or for monument. In the 19th century European families wanted to restore their links wi
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Flintlock center hammer muff size pistol  signed Manufre. A Versaille with Napoleanic  era styling m1661 - Flintlock center hammer muff size pistol signed Manufre. A Versaille with Napoleanic era styling m
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Flintlock center hammer muff size pistol signed Manufre. A Versaille with Napoleanic era styling made under the direction of Boutet. The pistol mea
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Factory engraved Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal.,  4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, period ivory  grips, #11662 - Factory engraved Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, period ivory grips, #1
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Factory engraved Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, period ivory grips, #108247. This gun is in overall good condition show
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2”  barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  checkered hard rub1663 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rub
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber eagle grips, #136707. This gun is in overall
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel,  #24511. This early Colt shows 2 line patent  dates and 1664 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, #24511. This early Colt shows 2 line patent dates and
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, #24511. This early Colt shows 2 line patent dates and large block letter address circa 1874-1875. The C
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Colt SAA revolver, .41 cal., 4-3/4” barrel,  blue and case hardened finish, checkered  black hard ru1665 - Colt SAA revolver, .41 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard ru
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Colt SAA revolver, .41 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #181261. This gun is in overall good
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action SRC, .44  WCF cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood  stocks, #405731666 - Winchester Model 1873 lever action SRC, .44 WCF cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #40573
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action SRC, .44 WCF cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #405735B. This gun is in overall good to very good cond
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Tintype photograph of gentleman in business  suit holding unusual knife pistol, circa  1850s-60s. In1667 - Tintype photograph of gentleman in business suit holding unusual knife pistol, circa 1850s-60s. In
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Tintype photograph of gentleman in business suit holding unusual knife pistol, circa 1850s-60s. Inventor’s often photographed themselves with their
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Indian Tulwar sword with finely chiseled  steel hilt in floral design and marked blade  circa 19th c1668 - Indian Tulwar sword with finely chiseled steel hilt in floral design and marked blade circa 19th c
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Indian Tulwar sword with finely chiseled steel hilt in floral design and marked blade circa 19th century. The sword measures 35-1/4” overall with 3
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Gouache in black and white of Indian  ceremonial masks and tortoise shell rattle  signed lower right1669 - Gouache in black and white of Indian ceremonial masks and tortoise shell rattle signed lower right
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Gouache in black and white of Indian ceremonial masks and tortoise shell rattle signed lower right De Cost Smith. Approximately 15”x20” in fine con
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High quality O/U percussion pocket pistol  signed “I. AD. Kuchenreuter in Regensburg”;  circa about 1670 - High quality O/U percussion pocket pistol signed “I. AD. Kuchenreuter in Regensburg”; circa about
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High quality O/U percussion pocket pistol signed “I. AD. Kuchenreuter in Regensburg”; circa about 1850s-60s. The pistol measures 9” overall with 3-
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Gravity feed rimfire cartridge repeating  pistol signed “Jongen, Liege” on left side of  frame with 1671 - Gravity feed rimfire cartridge repeating pistol signed “Jongen, Liege” on left side of frame with
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Gravity feed rimfire cartridge repeating pistol signed “Jongen, Liege” on left side of frame with matching engraved mould for this pistol. The pist
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Open face cavalry man’s helmet circa early  17th century possibly English. The helmet is  missing th1672 - Open face cavalry man’s helmet circa early 17th century possibly English. The helmet is missing th
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Open face cavalry man’s helmet circa early 17th century possibly English. The helmet is missing the rear neck plate or guard but is otherwise compl
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1860 Colt Army .44 caliber percussion  revolver, early 4-screw cut for shoulder  stock, #11805; good1673 - 1860 Colt Army .44 caliber percussion revolver, early 4-screw cut for shoulder stock, #11805; good
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1860 Colt Army .44 caliber percussion revolver, early 4-screw cut for shoulder stock, #11805; good to very good condition with traces of blue and c
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Civil War era Starr percussion SRC, .54 cal.,  21” barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  brass bar1674 - Civil War era Starr percussion SRC, .54 cal., 21” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, brass bar
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Civil War era Starr percussion SRC, .54 cal., 21” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, brass barrel band and butt plate, wood stocks, #3878. This
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Fine quality French Flintlock Muff pistol  marked “Manaf’e de Versailles” circa 1790’s  to early 1801675 - Fine quality French Flintlock Muff pistol marked “Manaf’e de Versailles” circa 1790’s to early 180
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Fine quality French Flintlock Muff pistol marked “Manaf’e de Versailles” circa 1790’s to early 1800’s. The pistol measures 6-1/2” overall with 1-1
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Cutlery gripped spearpoint dirk marked  Duthern & Richardson, Sheffield and etched in  large black l1675a - Cutlery gripped spearpoint dirk marked Duthern & Richardson, Sheffield and etched in large black l
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Cutlery gripped spearpoint dirk marked Duthern & Richardson, Sheffield and etched in large black letters, “always ready.” The blade is flare...
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Exceptional cutlery handled Bowie knife  marked “Slater Bros., Sheffield” and etched  “Never Draw Me1675b - Exceptional cutlery handled Bowie knife marked “Slater Bros., Sheffield” and etched “Never Draw Me
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Exceptional cutlery handled Bowie knife marked “Slater Bros., Sheffield” and etched “Never Draw Me Without Reason Nor Sheath Me Not without Honor”.
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Spear point bowie knife marked “Alexander  Sheffield” with N.Y. and Shield on blade and  scabbard; b1675c - Spear point bowie knife marked “Alexander Sheffield” with N.Y. and Shield on blade and scabbard; b
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Spear point bowie knife marked “Alexander Sheffield” with N.Y. and Shield on blade and scabbard; blade shows use and slight sharpening; scabbard mi
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Interesting Winchester Model 1897 pump action  shotgun variation, 12 gauge, solid frame,  12” barrel1676 - Interesting Winchester Model 1897 pump action shotgun variation, 12 gauge, solid frame, 12” barrel
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Interesting Winchester Model 1897 pump action shotgun variation, 12 gauge, solid frame, 12” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #WRA Co. This gun is
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Nazi era dagger with blade marked “F.W.  Holler Solingin” condition is very good with  pearl grip ma1677 - Nazi era dagger with blade marked “F.W. Holler Solingin” condition is very good with pearl grip ma
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Nazi era dagger with blade marked “F.W. Holler Solingin” condition is very good with pearl grip maybe post war assembled using early and later part
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Gebruder Merkel Model 100, 12 gauge O/U  shotgun with 26-3/4” barrels, double  triggers, auto ejecto1678 - Gebruder Merkel Model 100, 12 gauge O/U shotgun with 26-3/4” barrels, double triggers, auto ejecto
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Gebruder Merkel Model 100, 12 gauge O/U shotgun with 26-3/4” barrels, double triggers, auto ejectors, and serial #22164. The gun is choked modifi
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Winchester Model 50 semi-auto shotgun, 12  gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Improved Cylinder  choke, 26” vent1679 - Winchester Model 50 semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Improved Cylinder choke, 26” vent
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Winchester Model 50 semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Improved Cylinder choke, 26” ventilated rib barrel, blue finish, checkered wood st
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