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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20BM1-81 U.S. PROPELLER PROP1336 - 20BM1-81 U.S. PROPELLER PROP
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Reconditioned U.S. wood airplane propeller with brass trim; approximately 90” overall; a great decorator for the flying enthusiast. Est.:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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20BM1-86 MISC. LOT1337 - 20BM1-86 MISC. LOT
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Misc. lot of small desktop size field pieces, cannons, a wood block containing 20 un-primed .45-70 caliber empty brass, a Model of 1916 tin can and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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20BM1-90 CANNON1338 - 20BM1-90 CANNON
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Vintage iron cannon with wood carriage displaying iron wheels; approximately 32” overall with a 24” barrel, 18” in height and 18” wide wheel to whe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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20BM1-92 GLASS/MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES1339 - 20BM1-92 GLASS/MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES
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Massive lifetime collection of vintage “Magic Lantern” glass plates and slides; hundreds of slides, many identified including families, scenery, ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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20BM1-111 JXL BOWIE KNIFE1340 - 20BM1-111 JXL BOWIE KNIFE
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IXL marked George Wostenholm spear point Bowie knife. The knife is 12 ½” in total length with an 8” spear point blade marked, “GEORGE WOSTE...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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19PF-14 REMINGTON DERRINGER1340a - 19PF-14 REMINGTON DERRINGER
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Remington “Saw Handle” derringer, .30 caliber, 3.5” barrel, brown patina, wood grips, no visible S/N; overall good condition with crisp action, un-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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20BM1-110 OLESON CUSTOM KNIFE1341 - 20BM1-110 OLESON CUSTOM KNIFE
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Custom Bob Oleson fixed blade skinning knife. The knife is 8” in total length with a 4” blade. The hollow ground blade is marked, “OLESON A43”.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to roger1FW for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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20BJ-4 BAYONET LOT1342 - 20BJ-4 BAYONET LOT
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Lot of 2 French Bayonets. 1 broken. No scabbards. The full length one marked by St. Etienne Arsenal and dated 1878. 1 good and 1 poor condition. Es
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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20BJ-7 K OF C SWORD1343 - 20BJ-7 K OF C SWORD
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Exceptional and ornate Knights of Columbus fraternal sword with fancy gilt over cast brass decoration in knightly scenes with enamel cross and embl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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19PD-1 BELGIAN BOXLOCK SXS #156601343a - 19PD-1 BELGIAN BOXLOCK SXS #15660
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Belgian boxlock SxS hammerless shotgun, 16 gauge, 30” barrels, brown patina, checkered wood stocks, S/N 15660; overall good condition with plum col
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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20BJ-8 U.S. NON-COM OFF SWORD1344 - 20BJ-8 U.S. NON-COM OFF SWORD
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Exceptional 1860 N.C.O. sword by Emerson and Silver, Trenton (N.J.), U.S. marked and inspected by D.F.M. dated 1863. Original brass mounted scabbar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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20BJ-16,17 GAR LOT1345 - 20BJ-16,17 GAR LOT
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Very good lot of Civil War veteran memorabilia and G.A.R. items along with discharge of William A. Coltrin, Private, 11th and 46 Infantry Illinois
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to mac368 for (575.00 + 115.00BP) = 690.00
 
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20BJ-14 CIVIL WAR TO INDIAN WAR CANTEEN1346 - 20BJ-14 CIVIL WAR TO INDIAN WAR CANTEEN
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“Turtle” shaped tin canteen with burlap or crude sack cloth brown fabric covered which is tattered. Civil War era and possibly confederate. The bod
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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20BJ-10 FRATERNAL SWORD1347 - 20BJ-10 FRATERNAL SWORD
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Military organizational sword patterned after 1860 model staff and field officer’s etched “A.G.Lalime Worchester, Mass” on ricasso and “U.S. J.B.A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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20BJ-11 U.S. NAVY SWORD1348 - 20BJ-11 U.S. NAVY SWORD
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U.S. Naval Officer’s sword with scabbard circa 1900-1930 etched “J. Shelley Saurman U.S.N.” with excellent and ornate high quality etching running
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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19RH-56 1/2 PERC.1349 - 19RH-56 1/2 PERC.
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Single barrel percussion 12GA shotgun with 36” barrel and 51” overall. Medium to light weight. No makers name. Light engraving with bands at breech
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to seihssetxyq for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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190S- 13 SPANISH STYLE SPURS1350 - 190S- 13 SPANISH STYLE SPURS
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Pair of petosi silver Spanish style spurs (Nickel alloy) engraved. Maker marked “Machado Soares” and “Petosi Silver”. 19th century. Est.: $150-300
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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19MG-54 MAUSER 19351350a - 19MG-54 MAUSER 1935
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Turkish M98 Mauser bolt action rifle, 8 x 57 caliber, Serial #903. The rifle is in good overall condition with a 29” import marked barrel with a r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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19MG-64 MAUSER1350b - 19MG-64 MAUSER
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German Mauser Model K98 bolt action rifle, 8 x 57 caliber, Serial #9119. The rifle is in fair overall condition with a 24” import marked barrel wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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19MG- 55 MAUSER1350c - 19MG- 55 MAUSER
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Siamese Mauser bolt action rifle, retaining dust cover, 30” barrel, blued finish, wood stock, no visible S/N; overall good condition with un-cleane
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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19MG- 48 1912 SAVAGE1350d - 19MG- 48 1912 SAVAGE
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Savage Model 1912 semi-automatic rifle, no magazine, .22LR caliber, 20” round barrel, blued finish, wood stocks, S/N 3867; majority of blued finis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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19RH-37 STEVENS1351 - 19RH-37 STEVENS
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J. Stevens Single Shot Break Open Shotgun with last patent date of 1913 and marked .410 and 12mm. In good to very good overall condition with about
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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SUMLS-375 CUSTOM SKINNER1351a - SUMLS-375 CUSTOM SKINNER
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Custom skinner marked “McCarty” with scabbard. Measures 8 5/8” with a 4 7/8” blade. Good used condition. Rosewood grip. Est.: $200-$400
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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20BH-2 BOWIE KNIFE SIGNED1352 - 20BH-2 BOWIE KNIFE SIGNED
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1960s-70s handmade Bowie signed “K.C. Tohannie” on the guard with stag grip and nice spacers and fringed scabbard. Clip point classic blade measure
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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SUMLS-381 BOKER SOLINGEN KNIFE1352a - SUMLS-381 BOKER SOLINGEN KNIFE
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Lot of good folding knives as described: Puma stainless with a 3 7/8” blade in very good used condition. Boker titanium Solingen with 3 1/8” blade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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20BH-10 3 VINTAGE FRINGED JACKETS1353 - 20BH-10 3 VINTAGE FRINGED JACKETS
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3 vintage 1960-70s suede and leather fringed jackets from easy rider era. 42 regular size. 1 shows tag “Shott Bros. Rancher” and 1 Pioneer Wear Alb
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to Quikshot for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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19PU-8 REVELATION MDL 25001353a - 19PU-8 REVELATION MDL 2500
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Revelation by Savage Model 250D bolt action rifle in 30-06 cal, #NSNV, blued finish with checkered wood stock. These were distributed through West
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to Rose5780 for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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20BH-7 INDIAN PURSE1354 - 20BH-7 INDIAN PURSE
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1970s handmade and decorated shoulder bag with fringe from elk hide signed “Jos. Bihhe” with slight staining and use. Very good condition. Est.: $7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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19KA- 6 KRIS1354a - 19KA- 6 KRIS
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A rare Nias Kris dagger known as a Si Euli circa late 19th-early 20th century. Brass handle and long straight steel blade. Carved wooden scabbard w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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20BH-5 MINIATURE POT1355 - 20BH-5 MINIATURE POT
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Miniature American native double wedding style vessel signed “Mo Romero Jemez”. Sold for $300 at a museum benefit sale in the early 70s. Measures 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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19PR-13A TOY SOLDIER LOT1355a - 19PR-13A TOY SOLDIER LOT
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Lot of 3 Civil war soldier figures; Confederate Officer with sabre drawn, approx. 9" tall, Union infantryman with musket in marching order, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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19RH-54 FULL STOCK KENTUCKY1356 - 19RH-54 FULL STOCK KENTUCKY
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Relic full stock transition Kentucky to plains rifle missing lock and signed in script on the barrel “M.B.” with fancy engraved patch box with shie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to oqleobbpht.. for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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20BJ-2 REPRO CONFEDERATE SWORD1357 - 20BJ-2 REPRO CONFEDERATE SWORD
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Older reproduction attributed to “House of Swords” in style of Confederate Cavalry sword. Very good condition with scabbard. Measures 42 ½” ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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20BJ-3 CUT DOWN PATTON SABRE1358 - 20BJ-3 CUT DOWN PATTON SABRE
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Patton sabre reduced to 22 ½” in length. Guard removed and scabbard shortened to match. Marked “L.F. & C 1918”. Several knowledgeable co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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190S- 19 BRASS TOBACCO BOX1359 - 190S- 19 BRASS TOBACCO BOX
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Brass tobacco box with east India Co. mark dated 1754. French and Indian war era. Measures 7” x 3”. Polished to where engraving is light. Est.: $15
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to Quikshot for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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20BM1-87 REPRO GATLING PLAQUES1360 - 20BM1-87 REPRO GATLING PLAQUES
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Bonanza lot of over 120 reproduction brass plaques for U.S. field guns and carriages, French, Oriental and other field guns and carriages; includes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (2,050.00) = 2,050.00
 
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19NE-6 STEVENS SPRINGFIELD 16GA1360a - 19NE-6 STEVENS SPRINGFIELD 16GA
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J. Stevens Company Springfield SXS double barrel shotgun, 16 gauge, Serial #NSNV. The shotgun is in fair overall condition with 28” barrels with a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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20BM1-89 MISC. LOT1361 - 20BM1-89 MISC. LOT
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Old iron cannon ball field gun bucket with rusty cannon balls, various sizes; approximately 10” in height and 9” in diameter. Est.: $200-$40
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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20RG-3 WATER COLOR BY GLORIA ERICKSEN1361a - 20RG-3 WATER COLOR BY GLORIA ERICKSEN
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Framed water color by Gloria Ericksen depicting orchids. The piece is approximately 16” x 14” and nicely frame in neutral wood. Est.: $50-$100.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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20RG-7 BB GUN LOT1361b - 20RG-7 BB GUN LOT
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BB gun lot of four BB rifles. The lot includes a Crosman Model 147 .177 caliber pump rifle, a Crosman Model 73 C02 lever action rifle, JC Higgins
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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20RG-11 REPRO SAMURAI SWORD1361c - 20RG-11 REPRO SAMURAI SWORD
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Reproduction Samurai sword in good overall condition with wooden scabbard. The sword is approximately 30-50 years old with a cord wrapped faux ray
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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20BM1-88 MISC. LOT1362 - 20BM1-88 MISC. LOT
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Weathered old wood cannon carriage, approximately 21” long, 15” in height and 16.5” wide wheel to wheel. Est.: $200-$400.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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20CG-1 PORCELAIN SET1362a - 20CG-1 PORCELAIN SET
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Lot of Asian porcelain: one set consisting of 6 tea cups and 7 small hand painted saucers measuring about 5 1/2" in diameter, showing a man ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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19RH-92 STEVENS1363 - 19RH-92 STEVENS
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J. Stevens Falling Block .22 caliber boy’s rifle with last patent date Oct 29, 89, S/N A51. 50%-60% original blue and case colors. Minor erosion an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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19LR- 35 PONTIAC INDIAN HEAD1363a - 19LR- 35 PONTIAC INDIAN HEAD
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Early Pontiac chrome Indian Head radiator cap circa 1920’s-1930’s in good overall condition. The cap retains a significant amount of its original
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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20BD-10 REMINGTON #4698461364 - 20BD-10 REMINGTON #469846
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Remington Model 1912 pump action .22 S, L, L.R. caliber rifle with octagon barrel, S/N 569846. Blue to brown patina finish and good overall with no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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19PD-2 SWORD1364a - 19PD-2 SWORD
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Spanish made two-handed military service Commemorative sword with elaborate grip and cross guard, overall approximately 47.5” with inscription on b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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20BD-7 1906 .221365 - 20BD-7 1906 .22
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Winchester Model 1906 .22 S., L., L.R. pump action rifle, S/N 455808. Fair to good condition with brown patina and sanded stock, and the action is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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20TMO-193 ICE CHEST1366 - 20TMO-193 ICE CHEST
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Desirable refinished antique oak ice box with tin lined interiors, double compartments and “Cold Cave” brass name tag; approximately 46” in height,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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20BM1-69 LOT OF BRASS & DUMMY1367 - 20BM1-69 LOT OF BRASS & DUMMY
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Lot of 6 large polished brass military gun shells and a dummy practice bomb; shells dimensions are: 15” in height with 4” diameter; 17” in height
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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