SPECTACULAR SPRING AUCTION

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Little John’s Auction Service is Proud to Announce a
SPECTACULAR SPRING AUCTION
This Wide-Ranging Sale Features the “Chuck” Abshire Estate containing 4 Gatling Guns, Cannons from Desk Top Size to a Pair of Napoleonic Fortress
guns Dated 1811 and approx. 40 cannons total weighing 1 pound to 9000+ lbs. Also 2 Studio Made Prop Japanese Tanks produced for the Epic War
Movie “Wind Talkers”. The Best-Known Springfield Krag Rifle Device for sighting field guns 1 of 2 extant. Also, The Ray Tenold Estate Collection of
Classic and Vintage Revolvers, Small Bore Shotguns, Winchester Rifles with many Special Order ‘92’s and ‘94’s. This Collection started in the 1950’s and
included over 300 Classic 20th Century Collectible Arms Specially Selected by our 60 year plus Collector.
SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
A Factory Engraved Pre-War Colt Single Action with Blue and Case-Hardened Finish in Near Mint Condition. Also, 4 Suits of Armour including a Museum
Type Display of Knight on Armoured Horse Mount. European Arms, Armour and Edged Weapon Grouping of over 100 lots. Armour Elements, Flintlocks,
Wheelocks, Cased Sets, Early Revolvers, Military Arms, Lugers, Swords, Knives and Historic Artifacts from 15th-20th Centuries.
Other Estates Include the C.W. Moody and Brother Home Collection of Antiques, Furnishings, Advertising, Flo Blue Porcelain, Fancy Lamps, Curio and
Display Cases along with Interesting Items Collected by the Owner of Shop Antique in Irvine and C.W. Moody Productions, Phoenix, AZ.
SPECIAL ADDITIONS:
of Fine Jewelry mounted in Gold and Platinum along with a Superb Selection of Unusual and Custom Men’s Rings made by an Old-time Jeweler for
Himself.
Do Not Miss This Sale As It Is The Combination Of “OLD TIMERS ESTATES WITH FRESH TO THE MARKET” AND “OUT OF THE ATTIC” UNCLEANED AND
UNTOUCHED ANTIQUES, FIREARMS AND VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES.
SPECIAL PREVIEW OF THE 9 LARGE ITEMS THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH NOON TO 4 PM IN APPLE VALLEY, CA. PLEASE CONTACT (714) 939-1172 FOR MORE INFO.
NO CREDIT CARDS WILL BE TAKEN FOR JEWELRY OR COINS. PURCHASE OF THESE ITEMS ARE BY VERIFIED FUNDS ONLY AND THE RELEASE OF THESE ITEMS WILL NOT HAPPEN UNTIL PAYMENT HAS CLEARED OUR BANK.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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20BI-22 FLINT PISTOL767 - 20BI-22 FLINT PISTOL
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Flintlock pistol with silver inlaid butt possibly Greek or Baltic with signed lock in block letters. Measures 13 1/4" overall with a 8 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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20CN-166 THOMPSON CONTENDER767a - 20CN-166 THOMPSON CONTENDER
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Thompson Center Arms Single Shot pistol, #165522, .44 Mag. cal., 10” vent rib barrel, blue finish, Pachmayr checkered hard rubber grips. This gun i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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20BI-30 PERCUSSION FRENCH768 - 20BI-30 PERCUSSION FRENCH
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Large brass cannon barreled center hammer percussion pistol probably French circa about 1850s. Measures 9 1/4" overall with 5" ringed c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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20CN-177 S&W MDL K768a - 20CN-177 S&W MDL K
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Early Smith & Wesson Model K38 double action revolver, .38 Special caliber, Serial #K167196. The pistol is in fine overall condition with a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to roger1FW for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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20BI-33 ODD PERCUSSION769 - 20BI-33 ODD PERCUSSION
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Good quality percussion pistol with engraved silver mounts from southern Europe circa Mid-19th century. Measures 9" overall with full stock ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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20BI-34 ITALIAN FLINTLOCK770 - 20BI-34 ITALIAN FLINTLOCK
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18th century Italian flintlock pocket pistol with approximately .60 caliber barrel marked "Lazareno". Circa about 1720-1760. Light to h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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20BI-6 ANT. CANNON771 - 20BI-6 ANT. CANNON
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19th century signal cannon with nice bronze or naval brass tube showing many rings and large cascabel. The tube measures 11 1/4" and of appr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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20CN-176 COLT OFF. MDL771a - 20CN-176 COLT OFF. MDL
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Colt Officer’s Target Model double action revolver, .38 Special caliber, Serial #460944. The pistol is in fine overall condition with a 6” barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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20BI-7 CANNON772 - 20BI-7 CANNON
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Salute or signal cannon circa 1899 to 1922 with naval brass tube and iron carriage and wells showing makers plaque reading “Locomobile Co. of Ameri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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20CN-182 HI STAND MDL B772a - 20CN-182 HI STAND MDL B
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Hi-Standard Model “B” semi-automatic pistol, .22 Long Rifle caliber, Serial #9865. The pistol is in fine overall condition with a 6 ¾” barr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to DAW010160 for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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20BI-8 PHILLIPINE SILVER MTD. KRIS773 - 20BI-8 PHILLIPINE SILVER MTD. KRIS
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Philippine Kris with silver mountings and coin inlays wavy blade. United States coins 1914-1942. Measures 27" overall with a 22" blade....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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20BI-12 DAGGER774 - 20BI-12 DAGGER
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European dagger with cast brass statue hilt in form of lady bathing with triangular blade. 18th to 19th century. Measures 13" overall with a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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20BI-23 FLINT PISTOL775 - 20BI-23 FLINT PISTOL
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Flintlock dueling pistol marked "____ & Wallace" on the lock with an 8" octagon barrel of .60 caliber smoothbore. Half stocked...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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20TMO-170 SEAT775a - 20TMO-170 SEAT
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Two seater outhouse seat. Who doesn't need that??? Est:$100-200
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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20TMO-210 PRIMITIVE WOOD STOOL775b - 20TMO-210 PRIMITIVE WOOD STOOL
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Antique Primitive wood stool, well used. Est:$100-200
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to IrishLaw for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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20TMO-211 WOOD AND METAL PRIMITIVE775c - 20TMO-211 WOOD AND METAL PRIMITIVE
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Wood & Metal primitive Animal Hitch. Est:$100-200
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to IrishLaw for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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20CN-167 COLT LIGHTNING775d - 20CN-167 COLT LIGHTNING
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1877 Colt Lightning double action revolver, .38 caliber, Serial #136566. The pistol is in good overall condition with a 4 ½” barrel. The p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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20CN-186 COLT 1903775e - 20CN-186 COLT 1903
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Early Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless with barrel bushing, #12327, .32 ACP cal., 4" barrel, checkered logo hard rubber grips, and high pol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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20BI-66 METAL HELM776 - 20BI-66 METAL HELM
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20th century made helmet in gothic style with brass decoration from re-enactor. Seamed and good quality with correct proportions. Est.: $350-700
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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20CN-164 LLAMA X-A776a - 20CN-164 LLAMA X-A
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Llama X-A semi-automatic pistol, .32 ACP caliber, Serial #671375. The pistol is in fine overall condition with a 3 ½” barrel with a ventila...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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20BP-6 BEV DOOLITTLE PRINT777 - 20BP-6 BEV DOOLITTLE PRINT
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The Collector’s Edition Bev Doolittle New Magic lithograph titled, “The Spirit Takes Flight”, produced in 1995 with an edition size of 50,000. Pub
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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20CN-188 S&W MDL 14-2777a - 20CN-188 S&W MDL 14-2
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Smith & Wesson Model 14-2 DA revolver, #K698512, .38 Special cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered Herrett's style target grips. This g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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20TMO-146 LOT OF 4 DINING CHAIRS778 - 20TMO-146 LOT OF 4 DINING CHAIRS
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Lot of 4 Antique Spindle backed chairs with cane seats. 2 styles. Est:$200-400
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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20AS-23 DBL PERCUSSION COLLINS779 - 20AS-23 DBL PERCUSSION COLLINS
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SxS percussion shotgun, engraved back action lock plates marked “Collins”, 12 gauge, 27” barrels, brown patina, checkered wood stocks, brass tipped
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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20AS-26 WINCHESTER MDL 63 #52648A780 - 20AS-26 WINCHESTER MDL 63 #52648A
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Winchester Model 63 semi-automatic rifle, .22LR Super Speed-Super X caliber, 23” barrel, blued finish wood stocks, S/N 52648A; overall fine conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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20CN-187 THOMPSON CONTENDER780a - 20CN-187 THOMPSON CONTENDER
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Thompson Center Arms single shot pistol, .22 LR caliber, Serial #340469. The pistol is in fine overall condition with a 10” barrel with a ramped po
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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20AS-58 S&W 63781 - 20AS-58 S&W 63
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Smith & Wesson Model 63 (no dash) DA revolver, .22LR caliber, 4” barrel, stainless steel, checkered wood medallion grips, S/N M187129; overal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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20AS-73 CUSTOM & ORNATE #1451049782 - 20AS-73 CUSTOM & ORNATE #1451049
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Customized (ca. 1950’s) ornate bolt action rifle, .300 Win. Mag. caliber marked at barrel breech, 24” barrel, blued finish, fancy gold finished gam
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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20BI-77 FORGED IRON783 - 20BI-77 FORGED IRON
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Forged iron leg irons from 17th-19th century. Type used on prisoners and in slave trade. Rusty and pitted. Authentic and not copies. Est.: $175-$35
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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20BI-70 GAUNTLETS784 - 20BI-70 GAUNTLETS
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Antique mitten type European gauntlets with thumbs (Detached). Well-articulated and correctly made by armorer probably 19th century. Est.: $300-$60
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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20BI-71 CHINESE SWORD785 - 20BI-71 CHINESE SWORD
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Antique Chinese short sword 150-500 years old. No grip. Measures 19 1/2" overall. Rusty with dark patina. Tip reduced during use. Est.: $150...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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20BI-73 SPEARHEAD EUROPE786 - 20BI-73 SPEARHEAD EUROPE
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Classic polearm or spear head circa 1500s-1700s in southern European style. Measures 17 3/4" overall with 12 3/4" edge. Some pitting an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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20CN-165 TW252209786a - 20CN-165 TW252209
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Smith & Wesson Model 544 Texas Sesquicentennial DA revolver, TWT2209, .44-40 caliber , 5” barrel, blued finish, adjustable sights, with smoot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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20BM1-139 GATLING GUN TRIPOD787 - 20BM1-139 GATLING GUN TRIPOD
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Vintage three leg tripod, approximately 34” in height; for military large size gun or cannon. Est.: $200-$400.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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20BP-5 BEV DOOLITTLE PRINT788 - 20BP-5 BEV DOOLITTLE PRINT
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Bev Doolittle lithograph titled, “Three More for Breakfast”, produced in 1996 with an edition size of 20,000. Published by the Greenwich Workshop,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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20BP-3 SCRIMSHAWED KNIFE & SHEATH789 - 20BP-3 SCRIMSHAWED KNIFE & SHEATH
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Beautifully scrimshawed knife and sheath in display case. The knife is 12 ½” in overall length with an 8 ¼” blade. The handle and sca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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20TMO-147 2-DOLL CHAIRS790 - 20TMO-147 2-DOLL CHAIRS
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Lot of 2 Antique Doll Chairs, upholstered seats, carved backs. Est:$100-200
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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20BI-74 SPEARHEAD EUROPEAN791 - 20BI-74 SPEARHEAD EUROPEAN
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European diamond shaped spear tip from armoral era 15th-17th century. Heavy pitted and cleaned long, long ago. The blade edge measures 8" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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20BI-64 TRADE GUN792 - 20BI-64 TRADE GUN
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Large bore Belgium trade gun from late 19th to early 20th century found in Alaska by our consignor and used by native people. Measures 56" o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to boothill44 for (260.00 + 52.00BP) = 312.00
 
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20CN-154 BERETTA 950B792a - 20CN-154 BERETTA 950B
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Beretta 950B semi-automatic pistol, .22 Short caliber, Serial #C26125. The pistol is as new in the factory box with a 2 ¼” barrel. The pis...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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20BI-65 CAST RESIN GREAT HELM793 - 20BI-65 CAST RESIN GREAT HELM
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Cast reproduction in the style of Gothic helmet with black finish. Resin or similar material. Great decorator with correct size and proportions. Es
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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20CN-156 S&W NEW MODEL793a - 20CN-156 S&W NEW MODEL
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Smith & Wesson New Model 1 ½ single action revolver, .32 caliber, Serial #66199. The pistol is in fine overall condition with a 3” barr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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20BI-67 FORGED TORCHERS794 - 20BI-67 FORGED TORCHERS
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Fancy and well forged Spanish colonial era torcher or candle holder. Measures 12" with large receptacle for candle and 11" spike. 16th ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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20CN-157 S&W D.A.794a - 20CN-157 S&W D.A.
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Smith & Wesson DA 4th Model revolver, .32 caliber, Serial #107304*. The pistol is in fine overall condition as factory re-finished. The pis...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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20BP-4 BEV DOOLITTLE PRINT795 - 20BP-4 BEV DOOLITTLE PRINT
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Bev Doolittle lithograph titled, “The Earth is my Mother”, produced in 1999 with an edition size of 12,500. Published by the Greenwich Workshop, t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to johnA89 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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20CN-158 S&W 1ST D.A.795a - 20CN-158 S&W 1ST D.A.
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Smith & Wesson 1st Model of 1896 Hand Ejector double action revolver, .32 caliber, Serial #4868. The pistol is in good overall condition wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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20TMO-148 2-MILK CANS796 - 20TMO-148 2-MILK CANS
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Pair of large un-cleaned old metal milk cans, each approximately 24” in height and 14” in diameter. Est.: $125-$175.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold to IrishLaw for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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20CN-159 S&W 48-4796a - 20CN-159 S&W 48-4
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Smith & Wesson Model 48-4 double action revolver, .22 MRF caliber, Serial #25K1023. The pistol is in excellent overall condition with a 6” b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,050.00) = 1,050.00
 
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20TMO-149 ROCKING CHAIR797 - 20TMO-149 ROCKING CHAIR
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Antique Rocking Chair, spindle back. Est:$150-300
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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20CN-162 S&W S.A.797a - 20CN-162 S&W S.A.
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Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Third Issue single action revolver, .22 caliber, 3 ¼” barrel, blue finish, rosewood grips, Serial #48037 in g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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