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OLD HOPKINS & ALLEN REVOLVER.
Old Hopkins & Allen revolver 32 caliber in good condition. $375
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ANTIQUE PEARL GRIPS COLT SINGLE ACTION.
Great set of old Pearl grips for a Colt Single Action Revolver. $650
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ANTIQUE BELGIUM REVOLVER.
Very nice condition old Belgium revolver with case colors and excellent wood grips. 30 caliber. $750
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ANTIQUE STEVENS 22 SINGLE SHOT.
Old Stevens single shot 22 caliber pistol. $375
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SHERIFF DEADWOOD S.D. SETH BULLOCK. CS FLY TOMBSTONE.
Cabinet card photo Seth Bullock Sheriff of Deadwood South Dakota. Seth Bullock is the only stabilizing force standing in the way of utter chaos. The day after Hickok was killed Bullock was hired to be sheriff. He was Deadwood’s first sheriff. When appointed sheriff, one of Bullock’s first duties was to confront Dodge City Deputy Marshal Wyatt Earp, who was possibly interested in the sheriff’s job. Bullock told Earp that his services were not needed. A week later Earp left Deadwood to return to Dodge City Kansas. P.O.R
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OUTLAWS BONNIE & CLYDE PHOTO.
Rare photo of Clyde Barrows holding gun, partners with Bonnie Parker. American criminals who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression, robbing banks and stores and killing several people, including police officers. P.O.R
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CONFEDERATE LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER.
Thomas Leech was a cotton broker in Memphis TN prior to the Civil War. With the advent of hostilities, Leech began the sale of military cutlery, brass castings, Cavalry sabers infantry and artillery swords and Bowie knives under the firm name of Thomas Leech & Company. Leech expanded his offering of military related products with the addition of Charles H. Rigdon to the firm, at which time the firm name was changed to Memphis Novelty Works. This revolver has all matching numbers including the wedge. $9750
   
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AL FURSTNOW MILES CITY MONT.GUN RIG.
Brown leather floral tooled gun rig, maker marked AL FURSTNOW MILES CITY MONT. Measures 45 inches end to end. Fits Colt Single Action 4-3/4 inch barrel. $1950
  
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EXHIBITION PANEL SCENE COLT SINGLE ACTION 45 CALIBER REVOLVER.
7-1/2” Barrel, 80% engraved exhibition panel scenes of Northern Plains Indians made in 1876. Factory letter records the revolver as 45 caliber, barrel length not listed, blue finish, sold to JP Moores but shipped to Schuyler, Hartley and Graham, NY. June 14, 1876, 3 weeks before Colt Philadelphia Exposition in July 1876. Revolver shows matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder assembly number 81 on loading gate matching to frame under trigger guard. Engraved coverage includes barrel, ejector housing, cylinder, screws, frame trigger guard, hammer loading gate, and backstrap. Left side with Indian warrior on horseback hunting a buffalo with lance, an interesting motif considering the Indian relations in 1876. Condition of revolver is very good, all matching serial numbers. P.O.R
   
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RARE WW11 US NAVY HAND FLARE GUN & UNUSED SHELL.
US Navy handheld MK4 10 gauge antique flare pistol is marked ”US Hand Projector MK4 Contract No NORD 4039 EVCC”. It was built by Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company. Comes with an unused flare shell. $895
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RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL REVOLVER 38 SPECIAL.
Super rare Factory Engraved Colt Detective Special Revolver 38-Special. 2 inch barrel class A scroll engraved. Shipped to John Jovino Company New York, New York. Revolver is mint and looks to be never fired. $5795
 
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1800’s COWBOY MONEY BELT & BULLET LOOPS.
Old Cowboy Money Belt with Bullet Loops. $550
 
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OLD GUN RIG MADISON COUNTY MONTANA.
For Colt Single Action Revolver 4-3/4 inch barrel. Old tag says Madison Co. Montana. Belt is maker marked but can’t read it. Photo of the maker mark below. $475
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COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER HOLSTER & BELT.
Old gun rig fits 7 1/2 inch barrel Colt Single Action Revolver. $575
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BRASS 38-LONG COLT BULLET MOLD.
Brass 38-long Colt bullet mold. Stamped on side of handle 38 L. $375
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DELUXE FACTORY ENGRAVED MOORE’S PATENT BREECH LOADING DERRINGER. ”WASHINGTON D.C.”
Manufactured by Moore’s Patent Fire Arms Company from 1860 to 1865. The top of the barrel is marked ”MOORES PAT, FA. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y.” and ”PAT. FEB 24 1863” is present on the underside, as well as the serial number. This derringer is extremely rare in that it was made to be given as a gift to U.S. Congressmen and senators who sat on Military committees in hopes of landing a military contract. Up back behind the hammer is the initials ”W. D. C” Washington D.C. $5750
 
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KEOTA I.T. COIN. INDIAN TERRITORY.
Rare Indian Territory 25 cent in merchandise Keota I.T. Good for Guns, Gen, Mdse. SILAS BASS. $595
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COLT D.A. 41 CALIBER PEARL GRIPS.
Old Colt D.A. 41 caliber original nickle with beautiful Mother of Pearl grips. $1895
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COLT OFFICERS MODEL 22 LR.
Nice original blue Colt Officers Model 22 LR. Revolver is in great condition lots of original blue and nice bore. $2195
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COLT D.A. 38 REVOLVER.
Old Colt D.A. 38 caliber revolver. In great condition original blue with good bore. $1695
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1800’S CARVED LION POWDER HORN.
This is one of the best carvings I have seen. Powder horn is early 1800’s and is in good conditon. It has C.E.M carved above the Lion and G.R. DEVANE below. $795
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MEXICAN COWBOYS ARMED.
Cabinet card photo two mexican cowboys wearing wooley chaps and holding Colt Single Action Revolvers. $325 |
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OLD COWBOY PHOTO REVOLVERS BOWIE KNIFE.
Old photo of two cowboys one wearing wooly chaps,bowie knife and both having revolvers. Photo taken in San Francisco April 1878. $295 |
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COLT SINGLE ACTION ENGRAVED MOVIE PROP JOHN WAYNE.
An exact replica of a special revolver that was made by Colt for John Wayne. It is exact in every detail. The body is nickel plated and extensively engraved with gold plating, and bears the same serial number of the real revolver, 151284. John Wayne’s signature is engraved on the grip strap. $575
 
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1870 MAGNETIC TIME HELPER & COMPASS.
Most rare magnetic time helper and compass dated 1870. Compass is about as big as a silver dollar. On the bottom side of compass it says D.L SMITH PATENT AUG 23,1870. On the sun side it says MAGNETIC TIME HELPER & COMPASS. I can see an old cowboy taking this out of his saddle bag trying to find his way home. Museum rarity. $475
 
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RARE INDIAN WAR ”ROPES” PATTERN HOLSTER COLT SINGLE ACTION & SMITH & WESSON SCHOFIELD REVOLVER.
Full flap military holster for the Colt Cavalry Single Action or Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver. The black leather holster has the tapered body and full flap of a late Civil War Army pattern revolver holster with two unique features: (1) an extended belt loop/skirt attached to the body by a riveted loop and (2) ten .45 caliber cartridge loops attached to the mouth of the holster and fully covered by the flap. The holster has a sewn toe plug, brass closure finial and leather closure strap sewn and riveted to the holster flap. The holster flap is stamped with unit markings: “C 139” and “42”. An identical holster is illustrated on page 30 of “PACKING IRON” by Richard Rattenbury and the holster is illustrated and fully described on pages 146 and 147 of “U.S. MILITARY HOLSTERS AND PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOXES” by Edward S. Meadows. Both Rattenbury and Meadows describe the holster as an experimental pattern apparently designed by Captain James M. Ropes of the 8th Cavalry. A small number of these may have been manufactured by the San Antonio Arsenal between 1883 and 1890. The Ropes Holster was designed to provide the cavalry trooper with a holster with a large “Mexican Loop” that could fit over a loaded .45-70 cartridge belt and also provide easy accessibility for additional .45 caliber revolver cartridges. $1295
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KING RANCH WAGON GREASE HORNS.
1800’S Pr. Wagon Wheel Grease Horns. Pr of steer horns with wrought iron collars, joined by a single hand wrought chain. Reported that they came off the King Ranch in Texas. $675
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COLT SINGLE ACTION GUN RIG.
Beautiful engraved double holster gun rig. Fits a Colt Single Action Revolver 4 3/4 inch barrel. $695
  
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RARE HOLSTER RIG MADE BY A.H HARDY BEVERLY HILLS CALIFORNIA.
Single loop tooled holster made by A.H. HARDY. Fits 5 1/2 inch Colt Single Action. Holster and Belt maker marked. The belt loops fit a 44 caliber or 45 caliber.Captain Hardy was famed for his skill, eclipsing records wherever and whenever he shot. His demonstrations of shooting prowess attracted thousands of fans. While handy with revolvers and shotguns as well, the self-schooled Hardy, a rangy saddlemaker, reached the pinnacle of his fame with a rifle, once shooting 13,066 hand thrown 2 ¼ wooden balls in a row – without a single miss! $1295
 
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COLT PATERSON REVOLVER EAGLE POWDER FLASK.
Powder flask for a Colt Paterson. Flask has an Eagle with wings spread out. A nice Pre-civil war eagle flask. $1675
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VINTAGE GUN RIG.
Vintage gun rig fits 4 3/4 inch barrel Colt Single Action Revolver. Bullet loops will hold a 38 caliber shell. $475
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ANTIQUE HAND CUFFS.
Unusual pair of hand cuffs with a unique lock & key. $350 |
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OLD POWDER FLASK.
Fancy powder flask showing a man holding a spear and serpents on the side. Measures 7 inches long including spout. $275 |
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PAT GARRETT & INDIAN CHIEF TINTYPE PHOTO.
2 ¼? x 3 ¼? Original Tin Type of Indian Chief and Pat Garrett. Patrick Floyd “Pat” Garrett was an American Old West lawman, bartender, and customs agent who became famous for killing Billy the Kid. He was also the sheriff of Lincoln County, New Mexico as well as Doña Ana County, New Mexico. |
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COLT SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER.
Gun is a prop and is not included. Rare Colt Single Action Holster fits a 4 3/4 inch barrel. $175
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ANTIQUE SLIM JIM HOLSTER.
Rare holster for a single shot Percussion Pistol for a 6 inch barrel. Circa 1850’s. $450 |
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Vietnam BUCHEIMER US Holster M1911 COLT.
Vietnam BUCHEIMER U.S Holster M1911 Colt. Holster is in great condition with U.S on flap. $125 |
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FACTORY ENGRAVED HOPKINS & ALLEN.
Nice factory engraved Hopkins & Allen spur trigger with mother of pearl grips. Revolver is in great condition. $795 |
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OLD DOUBLE LOOP HOLSTER GUN RIG.
Old gun rig double loop holster nicely engraved holster and belt. Fits a 5 1/2 inch barrel Colt Single Action. Belt loop for bullets 38 caliber. $575
 
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IVORY GRIPS COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.
A super pair of Ivory grips for a 1st generation Colt Single Action Revolver. $2495 |
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ANTIQUE SINGLE LOOP HOLSTER.
Old single loop holster for a 4 3/4 inch barrel Colt Single Action Revolver. $375 |
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COLT SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER.
Antique holster for a Colt Single Action 4 3/4 inch barrel. Holster is in good condition. $125 |
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OLD GUN RIG.
Antique gun rig fits a 5 1/2 inch barrel Colt single action revolver. Bullet loops are 38 caliber. Holster has a 1899 silver dollar on it. $425
 
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CDV PHOTO 3 LAWMAN.
Photo of 3 Lawman wearing badges and guns. $425 |
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INDIAN WARS BELT AND ACCOUTREMENTS.
Two piece U.S belt buckle, pistol cartridge pouch, bayonet and scabbard. $695
  
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IDAHO LEATHER COMPANY HOLSTER.
Idaho leather company holster fits a Colt Single Action Revolver 4 3/4 inch barrel. Holster is in great condition. $250 |
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CALAMITY JANE REAL LIFE POST CARD PHOTO.
Martha Jane Canary or Cannary, better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman and professional scout, known for her claim of being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok and for fighting Indians. On the bottom of post card it says CALAMITY JANE. GEN. CROOK’S SCOUT. A very rare Post Card. $1250 |
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UNITED STATES MARINE CORP. HOLSTER.
Rare USMC Military Holster. Fits Colt Police Revolver. $725 |
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GAMBLERS REMINGTON VEST MODEL.
Gamblers Remington Vest Model. Sterling chain with a spinning Roulette Wheel. $2795
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COLT SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER.
Colt single action holster for a 4 3/4 inch barrel. $375 |
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WW1 US HOLSTER.
WW1 US Holster dated on back 1917 A.G. Holster is in good condition. $275 |
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TOM HORN AMMO BELT.
Late 1800’s ammo belt with the name of Tom Horn carved into the leather.”Tom” Horn, Jr. was an American Old West lawman, scout, soldier, hired gunman, detective, outlaw and assassin. On the day before his 43rd birthday, he was hanged in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the murder of Willie Nickell. $1195
  
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1878 38 STANDARD J.M MARLIN NEW HAVEN.
1878 38 caliber spur trigger J.M MARLIN NEW HAVEN CT. Ivory grips in good condition. $795
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LARGE 1800’S POWDER HORN.
A large powder horn measures 14 inches long circa 1800’s, $275
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BUFFALO HUNTERS CASE & GLASSES.
Most rare Buffalo Hunters Glasses in the original Buffalo hide case. On the inside of case is the man’s name that wore them. ALFRED CROSS OCT 1871. Before white settlers began to push into the vast west in any great numbers, an estimated 50-60 million buffalo freely roamed upon the Great Plains. American Indians hunted them for food and other necessities, and a harmonious ebb and flow between man and beast prevailed. However, after the Civil War, that would change as more and more people moved westward. As a result, new army posts were established and to supply those many soldiers, the army contracted with local men to supply buffalo meat to feed the troops. At about the same time, the iron horse also began to blaze a trail into the west, and these construction men also had to be fed. Adding to the need for food, people back east were demanding buffalo robes that they used as coats and lap robes when riding in sleighs and carriages. These events put many a man to work as buffalo hunters. $2795
  
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VINTAGE DEPUTY SHERIFF BOONE COUNTY ILL. BADGE.
Vintage Deputy Sheriff Boone County ILL. Badge maker marked W.S. Darley & Co. Melrose Park ILL. $1295
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1800S BUFFALO HUNTERS BAG & TOOLS.
Rare 1800?s Buffalo Hunters leather bag & Tools. $475
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COLT SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER.
Vintage basket weave holster for a 5 1/2 inch barrel Colt Single Action Revolver. $425 |
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COLT SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER.
Vintage double loop holster for a 4 3/4 inch barrel Colt single action. $325 |
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WILD BILL HICKOK PHOTO.
Rare CDV photo of Wild Bill Hickok. Had many gun fights and was a excellent shot. P.O.R
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U.S MARSHAL TINTYPE PHOTO.
My Son A U.S Marshal written on border of tintype. He is holding special order 1886 Winchester with pistol grip stock. Maybe someone will recognize this Marshal. $895 |
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ENGRAVED LEATHER GUN CASE RAMS HEAD.
Vintage leather gun case engraved with Rams head. $475
 
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WELLS FARGO & CO LEATHER CUFFED GLOVES.
Wells, Fargo & Co. directly ran stagelines only from 1866 to 1869, from Nebraska to California, and north from Utah into Montana and Idaho. Wells Fargo‘s files of stage drivers are far from complete, and mostly list drivers in California and Oregon. There is also some information on drivers of the Cal-Oregon stagecoach company that Wells Fargo contracted with.For most of Wells Fargo‘s staging history, independent locally-run stage lines carried the express. These stagelines advertised in their town’s business directories and newspapers, which are usually available at state and county historical societies and special libraries. There were many Wells Fargo wagon drivers, delivering for the Company in small towns and big cities until 1918. $3750
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US NAVY MILITARY POUCH.
1800’S Military US Navy Pouch. $325
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STUDDED HOLSTER & BELT COLT SINGLE ACTION.
Studded holster & belt for a Colt single action 5 1/2 inch barrel. Nice cowboy rig with a US buckle. $595
  
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CABINET CARD PHOTO ARMED COWBOY.
Photo of a Cowboy armed to the T. Really a nice photo of the cowboy days. $725 |
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IVORY GRIPS COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.
Nice set of Ivory grips for a Colt Single Action Revolver. Grips are in great condition. $1595
 
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GUNMAN BEN THOMPSON PHOTO POSTCARD.
Late 1800?s photo postcard of the famous Lawman Ben Thompson. Ben Thompson was a gunman, gambler, and sometimes lawman of the Old West. He was a contemporary of “Buffalo” Bill Cody, Bat Masterson, John Wesley Hardin and “Wild Bill” Hickock, some of whom considered him a friend, others an enemy. $1550 |
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CONFEDERATE SADDLE BAGS.
SCARCE Civil War Confederate Saddle Bags. On one side of bag a strap is missing. The part that lets the bags hang down is tore but is holding on by a little. It could be reattached by a leather man. Very rare Confederate Saddle bags. $895
 
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COLT 1849 POCKET NAVY MODEL HOLSTER.
49 Pocket Colt Revolver holster in good condition. $125
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DOUBLE LOOP HOLSTER COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.
Maker marked Colorado Saddlery Co double loop holster for a 7 1/2 inch barrel Colt Single Action Revolver. $675 |
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U.S.M.C HOLSTER.
United States Marine Corp holster missing flap. $275 |
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CABINET CARD PHOTO SHERIFF.
Nice cabinet card photo of two men wearing there badges and posing with there 1873 Winchesters. $495 |
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ANTIQUE WINCHESTER 32 SMITH & WESSON AMMO.
Full box of 32 Smith & Wesson Winchester Center Fire Cartridges. $275
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1870’s LEATHER AMMO POUCH.
Leather ammo pouch circa 1870’s. $150
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VINTAGE CABINET CARD PHOTO SUNDANCE KID.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh, better known as the Sundance Kid, was an outlaw and member of Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch, in the American Old West. Longabaugh likely met Butch Cassidy after Parker was released from prison around 1896..P.O.R
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CONCEALLED DR. BAG FALSE BOTTOM.
This old Dr. bag has a concealed false bottom compartment for a pistol. Gilbert Bag Cleaveland Ohio patent 1900. $575
  
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OLD WEST COWBOY PHOTOGRAPHY.
Photo cowboys on the western plains. $385 |
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G.S. GARCIA ELKO NEV. HOLSTER.
Rare holster made and marked G.S. GARCIA ELKO NEV. FINE LEATHER SHOP. Holster measures 10 1/4 inches long. $995
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ANTIQUE METROPOLITAN POLICE BADGE.
Rare metropolitan police badge. $325 |
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ANTIQUE SNIPER MEDAL.
Rare military sniper medal. $225 |
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EMBOSSED HORSES G&J HAWKSLEY POWDER FLASK.
Nice antique powder flask with embossed horses and maker marked G&J HAWKSLEY SHEFFIELD. $475
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SMALL GUN POWDER FLASK EAGLE STANDING ON PISTOL.
Small flask with double sided Eagle standing on a Colt Revolver. Flask is in good condition. $595 |
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COLT SINGLE ACTION DOUBLE LOOP HOLSTER.
Antique double loop holster fits 5 1/2 inch barrel Colt Single Action Revolver. Great looking holster. $695 |
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COLT SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER.
Antique holster for a 4 3/4 inch barrel Colt Single Action Revolver. $395 |
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COLT SINGLE ACTION DOUBLE LOOP HOLSTER.
Antique Double loop holster for a Colt Single Action 4 3/4 inch barrel. $275 |
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DOUBLE GUN RIG GEORGE LAWERANCE PORTLAND OREGON.
Here is an amazing double gun rig maker marked George Lawerance Portland Oregon. Fantastic floral carving throughout. Retains its natural color. If you have a pair of guns to display this would make a great gun rig. $750
 
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SCHNEIDER & GLASSICK CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.
This is a very rare Confederate manufactured Schneider & Glassick of Memphis Tennessee. Less than 10 are known to exist. On the side of barrel says Capt. L. Bethel over C.S.A. Steel back strap and trigger guard. 36 caliber with a 7 1/2 inch barrel. Original wood grips. P.O.R.
  
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U.S INDIAN WARS HOLSTER LANZ OWEN & CO. CHICAGO.
U.S Indian Wars holster with some of the flap missing. Maker marked on back Lanz Owen Co.Chicago. $265 |
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VINTAGE POWDER FLASK.
Vintage powder horn hunting dog and pheasant. $325
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COLT SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER.
Holster fits a Colt Single Action 4 3/4 inch barrel. $425 |
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MEXICAN EAGLE HOLSTER.
Antique holster with embroidery work of Eagle. Holster measures 7 1/2 inches long. $595 |
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C.P.SHIPLEY HOLSTER SINGLE ACTION.
For a colt single action 4 3/4 barrel. Maker C.P.SHIPLEY KANSAS CITY. $395
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STELZIG SADDLERY HOUSTON TEXAS HOLSTER.
Holster made for a Colt double action revolver. Maker marked STELZIG SADDLERY 612 PRESTON HOUSTON TEXAS. $275
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BAUER BROS ST.LOUIS HOLSTER.
Holster fits 4 3/4 inch barrel Colt Single Action Revolver. $225 |
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DOUBLE LOOP GUN HOLSTER.
Old double loop gun holster measures 8 1/4 inches long. $225 |
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1800’S POWDER HORN COPPER.
Nice 1800’s powder horn with copper fixtures. $595 |
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EXTRA LONG JAMES DIXION & SONS POWDER HORN.
Here is a 20 inch powder horn maker marked JAMES DIXION & SONS SHEFFIELD. Powder horn is from the 1800’s and is in great condition. $475
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RARE GANG MOLD.
Large caliber brass gang mold. $275
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LOOP HOLSTER COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.
Nice floral loop holster for a Colt Single Action 4 3/4 inch barrel. $250 |
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OUTLAW FRANK JAMES SIGNTURE COA.
Rare signture of Frank James on mailing envelope to Waxahachie Texas in 1909. Comes with COA.
 
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EARLY LEPAGE A. LEIGE REVOLVER.
Nice condition pistol some case harding with a drop down trigger. Inspector mark crown JK…$595
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REMINGTON VEST POCKET MODEL.
Factory engraved Remington Vest Pocket Model 1 shot 22 cartridge. Case hardening on the sides of trigger. Some blue remaining and zig zag pattern down the barrel. Very nice Remington Vest Pocket Model..$2595 |
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1890s SIOUX INDIAN BEADED HOLSTER & MONEY BELT.
This is a great looking Sioux Indian Holster & Belt on trade cloth. Holster is a soft pliable deer skin. Rig is in great condition but has been used and shows it. Circa 1890’s. $4750
  
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VIRGIL EARP PHOTO TOMBSTONE CITY MARSHAL OK CORRAL.
Virgil Earp seated to very left wearing his Tombstone City Marshal Badge. While in Prescott, Arizona, Virgil was appointed Deputy U.S. Marshal for the eastern portion of Pima County on November 27, 1879 by U.S. Marshall Crawley Dake. He was asked by Dake to move to Tombstone to help resolve ongoing problems with lawless Cowboys. In an interview after he left Tombstone, Virgil noted that “The first stage that went out of Prescott toward Tombstone was robbed. Robberies were frequent and became expensive. Virgil joined his brothers Wyatt and Jim in Tombstone in December 1879. On October 30, 1880, after town marshal Fred White was shot and killed by outlaw and gunman Curly Bill, Virgil was also appointed acting town marshal of Tombstone. Virgil now held both the local town marshal position and a federal law enforcement. But less than two weeks later Ben Sippy beat Virgil for the town marshal job in a special election. When Tombstone was incorporated as a city on February 1, 1881, Virgil chose not to run against Sippy. However, Sippy was known to be in financial trouble. He requested a two-week leave of absence on June 6, 1881, and the city council once again appointed Virgil as temporary city marshal. On June 22, the center section of Tombstone was devastated by a fire. Virgil kept looting under control and chased off lot jumpers who tried to take over property. On June 28, it was learned that Sippy had left about $3,000 in bad debt and financial improprieties in his office. Virgil was appointed by Tombstone Mayor John Clum as the permanent city marshal and paid $150.00 per month. P.O.R
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