Historical Arms, Armor & Militaria Auction 2023

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Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to offer for it's May 5th Premier Auction a grouping of highly desirable and extremely rare items for the most discerning collectors of any genre or area of interest.

Opening the auction is a collection of Medieval and Renaissance arms and armor, this selection features exceedingly rare, fine condition swords, rapiers, hammers, daggers, and armor, including a Venetian Broadsword "Spada De Fante" Circa 1490 (Lot 8), a fine Classic Italian Cup Hilt Rapier, and aA Fine Early 17th Century German Chiseled Pierced Swept Hilt Rapier Circa 1610. Also crossing the block will be a selection of fine German and European Swords (Lots 8-17) and sets of Continental Armor and Helmets (Lots 1-7).

To finish the day, a collection of American arms, both military and civilian. Of particular note are several engraved Colt Revolvers by Howard Dove (Lots 221, 222), the later of which is easily one of the finest custom-engraved Colts in existence. Also for offer in this auction are rare A Very Good Indian Matchlock Rifle With Enam Silver Mounts (lot 247), several Early Colt 1911 Pistols (Lots 238-241), a Rare Japanese Type B "Baby" Nambu Pistol with Holster, and a Coffin Head Bowie Knife.

Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to present this one of a kind collection for our May 5th Arms & Armor Auction. Please contact us for any inquiries.

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Cased Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz178 - Cased Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz
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Chapeau Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz. Constructed of black beaver felt with white ostrich feathers. This Chapeau features heavily gilded in gold
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Personal Affects Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz Lot of 3179 - Personal Affects Attributed to Don Porfirio Diaz Lot of 3
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Lot Includes: 1- Presentation case to Don Porfirio Diaz 21& #34;L x 7.5& #34;W x 2.5& #34;H  constructed of wood with the exterior ...
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Porfirio Diaz Signed Mining Concession180 - Porfirio Diaz Signed Mining Concession
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4p, 15-7/8 x 10-3/8 in., dated at the Mexican National Palace, June 2, 1896, signed boldly on the second page & #34;Porfirio Diaz,& #34; Als...
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Porfirio Diaz ALS, 1897181 - Porfirio Diaz ALS, 1897
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1p, 8 x 10.5 in., dated at Mexico (City), May 21, 1897, addressed to Mariano Pablo Lopez at Laredo, introducing him to a young man named D...
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Lot of Four Books Concerning Porfiio Diaz and the Mexican Revolution182 - Lot of Four Books Concerning Porfiio Diaz and the Mexican Revolution
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This lot consist of four (4) books concerning Porfirio Diaz and the Mexican Revolution.  The first book is & #34;En el Primer Centena ...
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Huberto Howe Brancroft, "Vida de Porfirio Diaz", 1887 Book183 - Huberto Howe Brancroft, "Vida de Porfirio Diaz", 1887 Book
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Howe Brancroft, Huberto. Vida de Porfirio Diaz. Resena historica y social del pasado y presente de Mexico. San Franciso, California. The History Compa
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Presentation Grade Mexican Sword with Dress Scabbard184 - Presentation Grade Mexican Sword with Dress Scabbard
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32& #34; Etched blade with spear point blade.  The brass guard gilt with deep relief work and Mexican Eagle with Snake.  Small folding...
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A Mexican Revolution General Officer's Cap185 - A Mexican Revolution General Officer's Cap
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A Mexican General Officers cap, the cap with highly decorated gold bullion embroidered top and head band with central eagle, having a straight hard br
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A Pair of Republic of Mexico Period Epaulettes in Japanned Tin Case186 - A Pair of Republic of Mexico Period Epaulettes in Japanned Tin Case
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A pair of Republic of Mexico gold bullion epaulettes with central stitched silver eagles and foliate design, each with Republic of Mexico golden eagle
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Excellent Hand-Painted Mexican Revolution Period Regimental Flag187 - Excellent Hand-Painted Mexican Revolution Period Regimental Flag
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Mexican Revolution Period Regimental Flag. 48& #34;L x 26& #34;W. This flag constructed of a silk material with silver braided tassels ...
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Rare Early US Artillery Officer's Coat188 - Rare Early US Artillery Officer's Coat
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Blue wool body, trimmed in Red around the edges.  Gold bullion on the collar and sleeves, the sleeves also outlined in red around the edges. Th...
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Pattern 1839 Officer's Dragoons Uniform Coat189 - Pattern 1839 Officer's Dragoons Uniform Coat
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Blue wool body, Eagle buttons with & #34;D& #34; on the shield, collar with officer gold bullion.  Cuffs with Officers gold bullion cor...
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A Pair of Mexican War Era Dragoon Pommel Holsters190 - A Pair of Mexican War Era Dragoon Pommel Holsters
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A pair of leather dragoon pommel holsters with brass caps likely from the Mexican War era, each brass cap with Texas star along with stitched star cen
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Rare Pattern 1839 US Rifleman Officer's Forage  Cap191 - Rare Pattern 1839 US Rifleman Officer's Forage Cap
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A rare text book example of an 1839 officers forage hat.  Blue wool body, grained   leather visor, leather band eagle ide buttons wit...
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Rare US Rifleman's Officer's Belt And Sword Hanger192 - Rare US Rifleman's Officer's Belt And Sword Hanger
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Black bridle leather, with gilt brass belt plate, Silver wreaths, and large silver& #34;R& #34;.  The belt has separate at one part....
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1847 Grimsley Dragoon / Rifleman's Saddle193 - 1847 Grimsley Dragoon / Rifleman's Saddle
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1847 Grimsley Dragoon/ Mounted Rifleman& #39;s Saddle. Fine black leather with quilted padding covering the entire saddle from the pommel t...
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Chapeau with Original Tin194 - Chapeau with Original Tin
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Early Chapeau, made of Beaver, by Ames Sword Company. Black Ostrich feathers.  Black cockade with Cross. This may be an early Knights Templar C...
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Black Chapeau in Original Tin Box195 - Black Chapeau in Original Tin Box
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A US Officers Chapeau, decorated with silver bullion banner ornament, over black beaver cloth, all topped with white peacock feathers, interior silk l
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A US Post Civil War Staff Officers Chapeau with Tin Case196 - A US Post Civil War Staff Officers Chapeau with Tin Case
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A US Staff Officers Chapeau, decorated with gold bullion ornaments and American eagle and shield gold button, over black beaver cloth, all topped with
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Early New York State Militia Black Chapeau with Tin Box197 - Early New York State Militia Black Chapeau with Tin Box
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Black beaver body with black Ostrich feather, gold bullion cords in front and rear portion of the Chapeau, black lined with Ridabock & amp; Co, ...
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Lot of Three M1880's/1890's Soldier's Kit Items198 - Lot of Three M1880's/1890's Soldier's Kit Items
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Lot Includes one early M1880& #39;s infantry blanket bag with leather shoulder straps; one Infantry M1880 blanket bag with shoulder straps for d...
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M1904 "Second Pattern" McClellan Saddle199 - M1904 "Second Pattern" McClellan Saddle
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This is a second pattern M1904 McClellan Saddle WWI time frame 1915-1918. The Model 1904 did not start manufacturing until 1908. This saddle is a Worl
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US M1912 McClellan Saddle200 - US M1912 McClellan Saddle
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Development of a saddle to replace the McClellan saddle (which had been in service with changes since 1859) began in 1912. It had adjustable side bars
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Rare Model 1903 US Army Experimental Cavalry Halter-Bridle Set201 - Rare Model 1903 US Army Experimental Cavalry Halter-Bridle Set
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Extremely Rare early 20th century specimen. Ca. 1903 US Army Experimental Halter Bridle. Correct early pattern sheet copper brow brand ornaments featu
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Three Groupings of Late 1800's and Early 1900's Bits, Bridles, with Link Straps202 - Three Groupings of Late 1800's and Early 1900's Bits, Bridles, with Link Straps
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Lot Includes one M1892 Bit with a M1904 link strap and a chain chin strap; one M1909 US Cavalry bit and bridle with reins including watering bi...
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Lot of Three US Army Bridles203 - Lot of Three US Army Bridles
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Lot Includes: 1-M1902 Bridle with M1892 pattern two curb bit. 1-Officer& #39;s bridle birca 1920s to 1942. Follows style of M1906 experime...
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M1904 Second Pattern US Cavalry Saddle Bags204 - M1904 Second Pattern US Cavalry Saddle Bags
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Russet Leather M1904 US Cavalry Saddle Bags with US embossing on each flap. This is the second pattern bag and were greatly strengthened by overlappin
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M1904 US Army Second Pattern Russet Leather Saddle Bags "US" & "Spaulding" Marked Dated 1918205 - M1904 US Army Second Pattern Russet Leather Saddle Bags "US" & "Spaulding" Marked Dated 1918
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M1904 Russet leather saddle bags of the second pattern where the leather has been overlapped. & #34;US& #34; Embossed on each flap and ...
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M1904 US Army First Pattern Russet Leather saddle bags "US" & "RIA" Marked206 - M1904 US Army First Pattern Russet Leather saddle bags "US" & "RIA" Marked
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M1904 Russet Leather with single ply leather in center saddle bags. First Pattern  On the M1896 saddle Russet McClellan. & #34;US&...
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Model 1904 Enlisted Man's Service Saddle Cloth of The 6th Regiment Company G "R.I.A." Marked207 - Model 1904 Enlisted Man's Service Saddle Cloth of The 6th Regiment Company G "R.I.A." Marked
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This Model 1904 enlisted man’s service saddle cloth bears yellow enameled regimental numerals, indicating it was used by an enlisted man serv
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M1904 US Quartermaster Cavalry Heavy Horse Cover Dated 1918208 - M1904 US Quartermaster Cavalry Heavy Horse Cover Dated 1918
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M1904 U.S. Cavalry horse cover marked/stenciled & #34; U.S.Q.M.C.& #34;  (U.S.Quartermaster Corps) and & #34; L.C.C. & amp; Co...
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Lot of Two M1904 Horse Hair and M1912 Olive Drab Girths209 - Lot of Two M1904 Horse Hair and M1912 Olive Drab Girths
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M1904 Horse Hair Cinch russet measuring at 22& #34; in Length. The Girth is stamped & #34; G& amp;K& #34; dated 1918 & #34;...
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Rare Model 1908 Infantry Elliott Folding Entrenching Tool210 - Rare Model 1908 Infantry Elliott Folding Entrenching Tool
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The Elliott Patent Folding Infantry Shovel 1890 Infantry collection. Stamped & #34; Sub Target Gun Co. Patd.& #34;. Handle length with metal...
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Lot of Two M1911 US Calvary Lead Ropes211 - Lot of Two M1911 US Calvary Lead Ropes
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Lot includes two M1911 US Calvary lead ropes **Both ropes are clean and tight and have little to no fraying. Overall both ropes are in excellent co
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M1912 US Cavalry Service Enlisted Man's Leather Pommel Pockets213 - M1912 US Cavalry Service Enlisted Man's Leather Pommel Pockets
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M1912 US Cavalry Service Enlisted Man& #39;s Leather Pommel Pockets. Missing any tools or accouterments but has the canvas off pocket on the int...
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M1912 Cavesson for Training Purposes214 - M1912 Cavesson for Training Purposes
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M1912 Cavesson in all original condition. These articles are recommended supplied for training purposes at the rate of one to each 30 horses or major
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M1912 Cavesson for Training Purposes215 - M1912 Cavesson for Training Purposes
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1-M1912 Cavesson in all original condition. These articles are recommended supplied for training purposes at the rate of one to each 30 horses or majo
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M1912 Cavalry Rifle Belt Ring and M1903 Enlisted Saber Hanger216 - M1912 Cavalry Rifle Belt Ring and M1903 Enlisted Saber Hanger
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As issued with the Model 1912 horse equipments, this Model 1912 rifle belt ring was issued for wear on the Model 1904 russet leather garrison belt, in
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M1912 and M1928 Guidon Sockets217 - M1912 and M1928 Guidon Sockets
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Lot Includes one M1912 guidon socket with strap and one M1928 guidon socket. **M1912 Socket Leather shows cracking, leather strap is still pliable.
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M1912 Cooling Strap and Surcingle with Accessories218 - M1912 Cooling Strap and Surcingle with Accessories
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As described in the 1912 Trial Horse Equipment manual, this olive drab web Model 1912 Cooling Strap is 87 ½” long and features a blackene...
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Lot of Two M1912 US Cavalry Horse Covers with Surcingles219 - Lot of Two M1912 US Cavalry Horse Covers with Surcingles
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Lot includes: One M1912 US Cavalry Horse cover with surcingle: Stenciled & #34; U.S.& #34; on both sides and inside & #34; Canva...
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1913 Leather Mule Riding Saddle Bags220 - 1913 Leather Mule Riding Saddle Bags
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1913 Leather Mule Riding Saddle Bags. Reference (1916 QMC Manual p. 286). ***Leather is supple with no cracking, holes, or tears. All straps and...
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Lot of Four Miscellaneous US Calvary Saddle and Horse Tools221 - Lot of Four Miscellaneous US Calvary Saddle and Horse Tools
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Lot includes one M1917 leather picket pin carrier/scabbard (Missing Pick) for a M1912 saddle; one very rare M1912 canvas rimmed eagle snap pick cover,
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Scarce Pattern 1917 US Army Saddle Blanket with Ordnance Department Label Intact222 - Scarce Pattern 1917 US Army Saddle Blanket with Ordnance Department Label Intact
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While the 1917 revision of the Ordnance Department manual & #34;Horse Equipments and Equipments for Officers and Enlisted Men& #34;, continu...
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Lot of Five Miscellaneous US Cavalry Horse Feed, Water, and Transit Bags223 - Lot of Five Miscellaneous US Cavalry Horse Feed, Water, and Transit Bags
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Lot Includes: One M1904 nose bag/feed bag: & #34; U.S.Q.M.C.& #34; printed above leather vent. Manufactured by The Perking Camp...
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Lot of Two Pairs of Cavalry Gloves224 - Lot of Two Pairs of Cavalry Gloves
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Lot includes one pair of white cloth berlin dress gloves that were worn with the cavalry dress coat and enlisted plumed helmet, and one pa...
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M1928 McClellan Saddle225 - M1928 McClellan Saddle
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This is a nice saddle and they are not real easy to find. It has the proper cut down stirrups for M1928 and also hard to find. The M1928 has three 3...
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Rare U.S. Army Model 1924 Substitute Canvas Saddle Bags226 - Rare U.S. Army Model 1924 Substitute Canvas Saddle Bags
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The history of these rare Model 1924 Substitute Canvas Saddle Bags is one of the more clouded chapters in the story of U.S. Army horse equipment....
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M1933 US Calvary Riding Boots227 - M1933 US Calvary Riding Boots
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Russet Leather. Stamped and dated: September 24th, 1936, Size 9 1/2, & #34;E3761 19& #34; & #34;International Shoe& #34;. Impossible...
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Lot of Five WW1 Era US Cavalry Ponchos, Shelters, and Accessories228 - Lot of Five WW1 Era US Cavalry Ponchos, Shelters, and Accessories
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Lot Includes: One WW1 Era Cavalry Poncho: Very rare and scarce piece. This was issued so the cavalry trooper could cover himself and all his saddle
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