2017 Cowboy Con Auction

Auction Details

Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC will conduct a 390-lot auction of Western Americana on Sunday, August 6th, starting at 12 high noon Pacific time, in the firm’s gallery at 3555 Airway Drive (Suite 309) in Reno. The event will be simulcast at the first-ever Cowboy-Con Convention, slated for Aug. 4-6 at the nearby Reno/Sparks Convention Center.

“This auction will include everything the novice or advanced collector needs, to outfit his or her cowboy dreams,” said Fred Holabird of Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC. “We’ve got saddles, guns, Native American art and artifacts, and items relating to Pawnee Bill, including his wooden trunk, his Winchester model 94 rifle, a framed autograph and a profile photograph.”
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Smith & Wesson .32 cal. break top pocket pistol1219 - Smith & Wesson .32 cal. break top pocket pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Smith & Wesson .32 cal. center-fire revolver is a 5 shot double action/single action pocket pistol. 3 in. barrel. S/N 265XXX patent date 18...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Smith & Wesson model 1 1/2 pocket pistol1220 - Smith & Wesson model 1 1/2 pocket pistol
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This is a Smith & Wesson model 1 1/2 pocket pistol with a 3 3/16 in. barrel chambered .22 cal. short 7 shot revolver. The grips are walnut birds...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g*******t for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Toy Gun (no markings)1221 - Toy Gun (no markings)
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This is a toy pop gun with no markings. Real wood stock and stamped steel lever action. 23 1/4 in. long. NOT TRANSFERABLE IN ALL MUNICIPALITIES. CH
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Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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Unknown Maker Double Bore 16 Gauge Damascus Percussion Shotgun1222 - Unknown Maker Double Bore 16 Gauge Damascus Percussion Shotgun
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Beautiful and rare 1830's percussion shotgun with excellent silver inlays, nice engraving and beautiful pattern Damascus barrels. Straight stock...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to t******V for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
 
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Unmarked Pop Gun1223 - Unmarked Pop Gun
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This unmarked pop gun is rusted with the brad nails missing that hold together the action cover.. Wood finish is fair. NOT TRANSFERABLE IN ALL MUNI
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Start Price : 5.00 | Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
 
 
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USSR made IJ 22 pump pellet gun1224 - USSR made IJ 22 pump pellet gun
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This Rare and unusual Russian made pump action .22 cal. pellet gun has a 27 1/2 in. barrel. Nice pistol grip excellent targeting piece. This is an unu
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Estimate : 75.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Vergette French percussion boot pistol1225 - Vergette French percussion boot pistol
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This French made box lock boot pistol made by Vergette is .45 cal. with a screw barrel and safety. The barrel is 11/2 in. long with walnut grips. The
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 3***6 for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Vetterli  Model 78 Swiss Bolt action Battle Rifle of 18791226 - Vetterli Model 78 Swiss Bolt action Battle Rifle of 1879
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Waffentabrik Bern 1879 10.4x38 MM Swiss Rim fire cartridge. The first bolt action, repeating rifles for any military. This arm loads like a Winchester
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Visalia Bullet Belt1227 - Visalia Bullet Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Visalia chocolate color bullet belt. Visalia belts are known for pristine quality, style and durability. Very good condition. State: City: Date: ID#
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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VOC swivel mount rail gun1228 - VOC swivel mount rail gun
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This bronze rail gun is 25 1/8 in. long cast V over OC (VOC) near the breach along with an alligator cast on the top. State: City: Date: ID# 49678
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Western Field model 31 patent applied for .22 cal. rifle1229 - Western Field model 31 patent applied for .22 cal. rifle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a well made Western Field .22 cal. tube fed Antique bolt action rifle. The Western Fields were trade-name guns that were usually produced by M
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Westwood English Boxlock Pocket Pistol1230 - Westwood English Boxlock Pocket Pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Westwood English box-lock pocket pistol. Engraved with dark walnut stock. Nice engraving. Silver inlay in grip. Marked (London) and (Westwood). Circa
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Estimate : 475.00 - 575.00
Sold to e****i for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Williams and Powell Presentation Percussion Rifle1231 - Williams and Powell Presentation Percussion Rifle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a rare and very unusual Williams & Powell Presentation Grade breech-loading percussion rifle mfg. ca. 1840's. This is an incredibly ...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Winchester Antique Arms hanging advertising sign1232 - Winchester Antique Arms hanging advertising sign
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A beautiful antique wooden sign marked "WINCHESTER ARMS AND AMMUNITION SINCE 1866". It measures 46 in.by 6 1/2 in. wide at the largest di...
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Start Price : 625.00 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Winchester Model 1873 .32 WCF1233 - Winchester Model 1873 .32 WCF
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This beautiful 1873 octagon barrel Winchester is all original with beautiful patina excellent nice conditioned furniture fore-stock and butt-stock. S/
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,800.00
 
 
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Winchester Model 63 super-speed, super-X.22 cal.rifle1234 - Winchester Model 63 super-speed, super-X.22 cal.rifle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Winchester has original excellent blue finish 23 in. barrel. It has an adjustable buck-horn rear sight and raised bead front sight. Semi- pistol
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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Winchester Model 71 chambered in .348 cal.1235 - Winchester Model 71 chambered in .348 cal.
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This remarkable Winchester model 71 is a standard first year production S/N 68X. The model 71 in .348 cal. was made between 1936 and 1958 with some pr
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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ZV pump action pellet gun1236 - ZV pump action pellet gun
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This pump action pellet gun built in Czechoslovakia S/N 0396XX is 41 1/2 in. long. The barrel is pitted with rust and the rear sight is missing. Ba
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 3******f for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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"Combat" Mudhead by by Earl Patterson1237 - "Combat" Mudhead by by Earl Patterson
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"Combat" Mudhead by by Earl Patterson. Kachina dressed w/ boots, fatigues, and vest. 9" x 2.5" x 2.5". Eyes missing. Sunweu...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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1880's Plains Moccasins1238 - 1880's Plains Moccasins
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White, navy, green and red beads. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston, MT. State: City: Date: ID# 49802
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to m*****O for (425.00 + 102.00BP) = 527.00
 
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