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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Vintage Justin Boots1120 - Vintage Justin Boots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1930's medium and dark brown leather. Green leaf inlays. Slant heels. Size 9D. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston, MT. State: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S******1 for (475.00 + 114.00BP) = 589.00
 
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Vintage Justin Shorty Boots1121 - Vintage Justin Shorty Boots
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Pair of shorty boots with orange inlays. Brown leather has a 2" and 2.5 inch tear on the insides. Size unknown. Consigned by The Cowboy Conn...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Virgil Earp Shaving Cabinet1122 - Virgil Earp Shaving Cabinet
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Virgil Walter Earp (July 18, 1843 – October 19, 1905) was both Deputy U.S. Marshal and Tombstone, Arizona City Marshal when he led his brothers Morgan
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to 0*****R for (2,200.00 + 462.00BP) = 2,662.00
 
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Virginia City and Sappington Stage Line Waybill1123 - Virginia City and Sappington Stage Line Waybill
Holabird Western Americana Collections
September 7, 1899. This waybill lists the passengers names, where they came from, their destination and luggage. Signed on reverse by drivers. Measure
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******g for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Wagon Spoke Shave1124 - Wagon Spoke Shave
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique spoke shave. Used, good condition. 11.5" long. The spokeshave is used to smooth curves cut onto stock. For generations of woodworkers, ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Western Leather Cuffs1125 - Western Leather Cuffs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Western leather cuffs with 5 pt star design in silver studs. Center of star has raised button with golden eagle and shield. new, never worn. Dark brow
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Wooden Smoking Table with 5 Different Cups1126 - Wooden Smoking Table with 5 Different Cups
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique light wood smoking table with rotating top. Includes 5 different wooden smoking cups which get inserted into 3 holes on the table top. 25&q...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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16th-17th Lantaka Ship's Rail Cannon1127 - 16th-17th Lantaka Ship's Rail Cannon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This rail cannon is 41 in. long and the bore is 1 1/2 in. / 3CM. It is of cast bronze with a flaired muzzle and a cast floral pattern. Lantakas were u
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Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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101 Ranch Wild West Show Wonderful Color Letterhead with Cody Mention- Rare1128 - 101 Ranch Wild West Show Wonderful Color Letterhead with Cody Mention- Rare
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter written on 101 Ranch letterhead in 1925 and signed by J.C. Miller. The Miller Brothers 101 Ranch was a 110,000 acre cattle ranch in the Indian
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to O******y for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Buffalo Bill and Indian Die Cuts1129 - Buffalo Bill and Indian Die Cuts
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2 different Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Card die cuts on featuring Bill and 4 other men, a horse and tents. The other shows 2 iIdians on horses shoot
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******V for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Buffalo Bill Knife Sheaf and Knife1130 - Buffalo Bill Knife Sheaf and Knife
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3" x 9" sheath with blue, red and yellow beads on 1 side. Inscription on the sheath back reads "Carried by W. F. Cody "Buffalo B...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to t******V for (3,100.00 + 744.00BP) = 3,844.00
 
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Buffalo Bill's 1894 Guidon1131 - Buffalo Bill's 1894 Guidon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A splendid cloth duidon with gray background. BBWWS 1894 and the left side border are in red, W. F. Cody is on the bottom white fabric.There are 2 s
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to t******f for (1,800.00 + 432.00BP) = 2,232.00
 
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Jack Crawford Autograph1132 - Jack Crawford Autograph
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Jack Crawford Autograph and photo, 5th cavalry scout-partner w/ Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Captain Jack Crawford, known as "The Poet Scout&qu...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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W.F. Cody Black Beaded Gauntlet1133 - W.F. Cody Black Beaded Gauntlet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inside of guantlet is marked W. F. Cody 101 Ranch. The gloves are black and have a beaded floral design, The inside has a blue and white pattern. 6
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t******V for (1,150.00 + 276.00BP) = 1,426.00
 
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101 Ranch .41 cal. Colt and beaded holster1134 - 101 Ranch .41 cal. Colt and beaded holster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Colt model 1877 Thunderer double action revolver marked in sterling silver "101" on the right grip, built in 1888. This Colt function...
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to t******V for (4,000.00 + 960.00BP) = 4,960.00
 
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Buffalo Bill Cody's American Standard Tool Co. pistol1135 - Buffalo Bill Cody's American Standard Tool Co. pistol
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This is Buffalo Bill Cody's brass frame pistol made by the American Standard Tool Co. Newark, New Jersey and is inscribed as such. It is chamber...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (3,000.00 + 720.00BP) = 3,720.00
 
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Framed Pawnee Bill Autograph and Photo1136 - Framed Pawnee Bill Autograph and Photo
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Framed Pawnee Bill autograph and profile photo. Photo of Major Gorden W. Lillie/ "Pawnee Bill"/ 1860-1942. Autograph in black ink is GW...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Pawnee Bill Silver Headstall with Plaque1137 - Pawnee Bill Silver Headstall with Plaque
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Pawnee Bill collection. Early Navajo style with a 6.5" x 2" silver ornament. Silver headstall with ring bit. Pawnee Bill is st...
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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Pawnee Bill's Wooden Travel Trunk1138 - Pawnee Bill's Wooden Travel Trunk
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A unique Pawnee Bill item, his wooden travel trunk! It measures 18.25" x 30" x 16.5". Buffalo Bill borrowed money from a banker in C...
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Small Bust of Pawnee Bill1139 - Small Bust of Pawnee Bill
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White stone bust of Pawnee Bill, 6.5" x 3.75 inches. Some chips on shoulders and back of head. No maker. Pawnee Bill was born Gordon Willi...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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