RARE 1800’s FAMOUS DENVER COLORADO GUN MAKER CARLOS GOVE BUCKLE & BELT.
Gove left home at 16 and went to Cambridge, Mass., where he worked in a brickyard for a couple of years before becoming an apprentice to a Boston gunsmith. In 1837, he enlisted and became an Indian fighter. Gove was assigned to the First U.S. Dragoons and saw action in the Seminole campaigns in Florida before transferring to the Second Dragoons on the western frontier, and finally mustered out in 1840 at Fort Leavenworth, Kans. He took on the job of blacksmith through the Office of Indian Affairs, serving the Chippewa, Ottawa, and Pottawatomie Indians at Council Bluffs. Gove found the work wanting. The Potawatomie asked that he serve as a private gunsmith for the tribe. Gove soon became restless, moving to St. Joseph, Mo., where he opened a gun shop in 1852. Two years later he returned to Council Bluffs, Iowa. When the Colorado gold rush hit in 1859, Gove saw an opportunity. He bought 20 tons of supplies and six wagons in 1860 and went west where he sold his goods before returning to his family at Council Bluffs. He did the same thing the following year but found the grocery business too competitive. Instead, he returned for his wife and children and moved them to Denver. His first shop was on Blake Street between E and F streets in 1862. Gove and Rood were the largest gunsmiths in Denver during the Civil War. $1750
ANTIQUE INDIAN QUILLED HOLSTER COLT SA REVOLVER.
Old Indian quilled holster for a 7-1/2-inch barrel Colt single action revolver. $1875
1800’s INDIAN BEADED HAIR PICK.
Rare 1800’s Indian beaded hair pick in great condition. $875
ANTIQUE CROW INDIAN BEADED HOLSTER.
Rare, 1800’s Crow Indian beaded holster for a small revolver. Made from moose hide. $2995
ANTIQUE INDIAN TOMAHAWK SMOKE PIPE.
Super nice Indian tomahawk smoke pipe. Measures 22”3/4 long. Very old and in very nice condition. P.O.R
OLD AXE HEAD STONE.
Nice old Axe head stone fully grooved. $895
ANTIQUE AXE HEAD STONE.
Old Axe head stone half grooved. $525
1800’S DRUM.
Old drum made from wood and animal hide. It measures 12 inches tall and 5 inches wide. A nice piece for display. $225
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. $1275
VINTAGE MATCH SAFE.
Vintage match safe with Indian Chief cover. $165
TEXAS PALEO POINT.
Found in Bexar County Texas. $1595
INDIAN TERRITORY LUNCH PALE.
Early WEST Indian Territory lunch pail. Has many of the famous gun slingers and Indian photos. Great for display. $175
VINTAGE SANTA FE NM OIL PAINTING.
This is an oil painting that was bought from a gallery out in Santa Fe New Mexico many years ago. Painting is signed J. Daniels. Painting measures 41 x 29 inches including frame. $1975
LARGE VINTAGE PENCIL DRAWING INDIAN & WOLF.
Vintage pencil drawing of Indian woman & wolf. Drawing is on cardboard and is signed James. It measures 36 x 24 inches. $850
OLD INDIAN KNIFE.
Old knife with carved wood handle. Knife measures 10 3/4 inches long. $365
OLD INDIAN KNIFE.
Old knife maker marked J.A. HENCKLES TWIN WORKS GERMANY. This knife would make a good addition to a beaded knife sheath. $295
NICE DEER HIDE WAR SHIRT.
DEER HIDE WAR SHIRT FOR POW WOW OR MOUNTIAN MAN RENDEZVOUS. Sold
MOUNTAIN MAN HIGH TOP MOCC’S.
Rare pair of Mountain man high top mocc’s. They measure 15 inches high. As you can see in photos there are a few holes. Great for display. $595
INDIAN WARS BUGLE.
Here is an Indian wars bugle with the crossed sabers and 7A. This bugle was also used in the movies. It has a metal tag that reads MGM STUDIO PROPERTY CULVER CITY CAL. It was not uncommon for the old western movies to use Indian Wars and Civil War items for the movies. Bugle is in good condition with minor dings. P.O.R
NAVAJO STERLING SILVER CHILDS CHALICE.
Navajo Sterling Silver Child’s Chalice. It measures 4.5? tall x 2? base diameter. Item is marked “JC” on underside of base. Silver piece weighs approx. 56 grams. $495