Dynamite, Guns, and Gold

Auction Details

April auction
Highlights
1. The Great American Mining Collection
a. Miners Candlesticks. About 300 different. This is easily the finest public offering of uniquely American historic miners candlesticks in history. The sheer volume of the offering is sure to stimulate new collectors in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The material is organized roughly around Wilson-Bobrink, the breakthrough reference for miners candlesticks. You’ll find new discoveries, personalized sticks and expanded discussion regarding manufactured sticks.
b. Mine Carbide Collectibles. The Collection is so massive that we’ve split it into two parts, with the second part coming in June. The development of the acetylene lamps was a scientific breakthrough for the mining industry. The April sale has many tidbits for the collection, including some large hand held lamps and a sampling of other lamps. The June sale has the majority of the Superintendent style hand/hanging lamps and the cap lamps. The collections of carbide/acetylene devices number in excess of one thousand pieces, all different.
c. Miner’s Safety Lamps. This historic invention created generations of scientific devices used for the all-important gas detection. The Collection has 90 different safety lamps. Most will be offered in June.
d. Miner’s Oil wick lamps, hundreds, all different. A large collection of these coal region lamps, they will be offered in June.
e. Other underground mine lighting devices – a vast collection of foreign lamps
f. Wood Blasting and Candle boxes. There is a wonderful collection of these very “showy” collectibles. The variety of the collection is excellent, from explosives boxes to cap boxes to candle boxes. The variety in size is notable too, with a number of the smaller 25 pound boxes. There are at least 50- a sizable collection. A few will be in the June sale, but most in April.
g. Blasting cap tin collection. A significant collection that has singles as well as original boxes full. Easily over 100 blasting cap tin boxes.
h. Mine bell signal signs and other mining enamel signs. A Collection you won’t want to forget. This collection has a wide variety of not only western mines, but international mine signs. The individual state mine bell signal signs are the clear highlight.
i. Mining equipment Patent models -three of them, nineteenth century
2. Antique Bottle Collections
a. Arizona Collection. A wide variety of medicines, sodas and milk bottles
b. Small Nevada Collection. The April sale has some rare Nevada items, with more coming in June.
c. Major Western Whiskey Flask Collection. This collection is slated for June.
d. Great Rarities of Western Whiskies. The April sale offers some outstanding rarities not usually seen at any auction gallery. These are sure to excite the advanced collectors.
e. Colorful antique bottles. It seems we always have submittals of beautiful antique bottles. We’ve got a section in every sale.
f. Leadville, Colorado Collection. A collection of medicines and soda bottles. This one is different – nearly every specimen is dead mint. Watch for the Colorado whiskies coming in June!
3. Postal History and Wells Fargo Express- a large collection of widely varied material. A section we always have, a popular colleting category.
4. Gold
a. Nuggets from Western Sites
b. High grade visible gold in ore specimens from major Nevada mining districts such as Austin and Tuscarora.
c. Jewelry and watches. A collection of pocket watches, gold and Native America jewelry. Diamond jewelry too.
5. Coins, Currency – Numismatics
a. Important 1860’s Unionville silver ingot, a discovery piece
b. Major Morgan Dollar Collection, including varieties
c. US coins, including gold
d. US $20 Gold Note, AU
e. Hundreds of US Proof and Mint sets
f. Fun US currency collectible lots
g. Rare So-Called dollars and gaming items
h. Tokens- great variety of national interest
6. Toys
a. Trains. HO sets, more than 60 engines
b. Hot Wheels. Hundreds of cars.
c. Military toy planes, boats, etc.
d. Original boxed models
7. Documents
a. Mining stocks, some great material
b. Rare western maps
c. V&T RR Document Collection- a beauty
d. Lots of other key pieces
8. Firearms- More than 100 antique firearms. A wide variety of collectible firearms including rarities.
9. Militaria. A nice collection of maybe 100+ pieces coming in June.
a. Swords. A couple dozen
b. Helmets. Dozens
10. Cowboy
a. Great spurs, including silver inlay Garcia
11. Western Research- Key books – a dozen rare western directories, etc.
More Coming In June or Later:
1. A great Western Antique Bottle Collection- considering having a sale in conjunction with the Reno Show in June.
2. Swords- Katana Collection, about 800 different, one of the best collections in America. Watch for an important separate auction!
3. More from the Great American Mining Collection, Carbide lamps, part 2; and Oil wick Lamps
4. The Appalachian Gold Belt Collection- America’s First Gold Discoveries, 1828- the finest collection of documents in private hands. Watch for a stand-alone sale here. We are negotiating venues now.
5. A special offering of mining properties in Colorado. The fee-simple patented claims are in a major gold district, where current exploration is just getting going. Some properties in this district have also produced great gold specimens for the collectors.


If you have collections that might fit into our upcoming sales, please be sure to contact us - we will be traveling to pick up collections for the next 2 months in California, Arizona, Montana and Colorado, with a possible trip to the New York-Boston area later in the year as well.
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Milk, Lumber, Coal and Ingle Tokens2341Milk, Lumber, Coal and Ingle Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 publications: 1) 20,000 Coal Company Stores; 2) Ingle System Scrip; 3) Dairy or Milk Tokens; 4) Canadian Dairy or Milk Tokens; 5) Lumber Company Sto
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********n for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
Southern States Trade Tokens2342Southern States Trade Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 publications: 1) Lousiana Trade Tokens; 2) Brozenes and Doodlum, Private Money in Mississippi; 3) Georgia Trade Tokens. State: City: Date: ID
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********n for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
Custom Hand-Tooled Cartridge Belt made by a US Cavalry Saddler2343Custom Hand-Tooled Cartridge Belt made by a US Cavalry Saddler
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Martin Borzick. Originally held 38's. In the US Cavalry from c1907-1910 and c1912-1915. Trick rider in a Wild West Show in between. Cart...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********r.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
Used, Captured Cartridge Belt from Mexican Bandolier2344Used, Captured Cartridge Belt from Mexican Bandolier
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Martin Borzik family directly to us. Captured by Borzik who was in the United States Cavalry c1910. Wooven. Worn. Has seen action in the fiel
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********r.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
Two Firearm Books2345Two Firearm Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The British Service Lee. By Skennerton. Sporting Rifle Takedown and Reassembly Guide by Wood. State: City: Date: ID#46709
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Three Books On Weaponry2346Three Books On Weaponry
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Weaponry by Wills; History of Arms by Reid; Weapon, A Visual History of Arms and Armor. All hardbound, with original dust jackets. State: City: D
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Five Volumes of Firearms and Hunting Catalogs2347Five Volumes of Firearms and Hunting Catalogs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Bridge Sportsman Center in Paso Robles. Hardbound, extensive. State: City: Date: ID#46711
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Eight Volumes, Soft Bound2348Eight Volumes, Soft Bound
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Gun Traders Guide, Gun Digest, and Numrich catalog. Please inspect. State: City: Date: ID#46712
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
Two Expensive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Guns2349Two Expensive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Guns
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One by Miller, the other by Fowler et al. Please inspect, nice guys. State: City: Date: ID#46713
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8***1 for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
Four Nice Volumes on Specific Guns2350Four Nice Volumes on Specific Guns
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colts by Wilson, Remington by Marcotte, Winchester by Cornell, and a general illustrated guide of Guns. Very nice group. State: City: Date: ID#
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 190.00
Eight Soft Bound and Hard Bound Volumes2351Eight Soft Bound and Hard Bound Volumes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Illustrated Catalog of Handguns, Rifles and Shotguns, Shooters Bibles, Encyclopedia of Small Arms, and others. Please inspect nice library.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Four Large General Firearm Pricing Guides2352Four Large General Firearm Pricing Guides
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes the ninth addition of Flayderman, the last. Firearms by Shideler etc. Nice group. State: City: Date: ID#46716
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
10 Maps of Kern County, California235310 Maps of Kern County, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 identical maps: Official Map of Kern County, California. Compiled from Public Records and Private Surveys by Chas,. H. Congdon. Maps are 41.75&qu...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******a for (190.00 + 39.90BP) = 229.90
1863 Musician's Sabre (Sword)23541863 Musician's Sabre (Sword)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Model 1840 non-commissioned officer sword was for sergeants and were ceremonial in purpose. It was to convey rank and to signal movement in drills
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
Bronze Age Sword, and Two Reproductions2355Bronze Age Sword, and Two Reproductions
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Bronze Age sword. Handle is missing. This weapon and powerful symbol has its ancestry millennia before recorded history, many centuries before the
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
Tooled Colt Revolver Holster2356Tooled Colt Revolver Holster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An extremely nice brown leather holster for a 1877 6” barrel Colt lightning/Thunderer.Hard to find holsters for this small frame double action revolv
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******c for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
Ames Model 1871 Springfield Armory Bayonet2357Ames Model 1871 Springfield Armory Bayonet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This model 1870 Springfield Armory Navy Rolling Block rifle bayonet is marked ‘U.S.N. G.G.S. 1870 and AMES MFG. CO. CHICOPEE MASS.’ It has a brass fis
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to e****i for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
Elmer Keith Tooled Slim Jim Holster2358Elmer Keith Tooled Slim Jim Holster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern reproduction of an 1870s tooled California ‘SLIM JIM’ holster from the estate of the late Elmer Keith, renown firearms author, historian and sh
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*****8 for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
Colt 1902 38 Rimless Smokeless Semi-Automatic Pistol2359Colt 1902 38 Rimless Smokeless Semi-Automatic Pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Colt 38 Rimless semi-automatic pistol. One of John Browning’s very first designs for his now famous automatic pistols and rifles and military
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to c*******n for (1,000.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,240.00
Springfield 1861 Civil War Musket2360Springfield 1861 Civil War Musket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1861 Springfield Civil War Musket of 58 caliber percussion cap and ball. It has a 37 inch barrel and lanyard rings and is in relatively good shape con
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to r*********y for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
1863 Springfield Rifle-Musket marked S.N.&W.T.C for Massachusetts23611863 Springfield Rifle-Musket marked S.N.&W.T.C for Massachusetts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Under Contract by the state of Massachusetts, Samuel Norris and W.T. Clements won the bidding to produce 11,000 muskets for the State Militia for the
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to i*********1 for (600.00 + 144.00BP) = 744.00
Daisy Power-line Model 1200 CO22362Daisy Power-line Model 1200 CO2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Daisy 4.5 MM B B gun with 7 inch barrel, excellent shape, fired very little. Checkered target grips with and lanyard ring State: City: D
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****4 for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
Daisy Powerline Model 93 Smith and Wesson style BB CO22363Daisy Powerline Model 93 Smith and Wesson style BB CO2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Daisy Powerline Model 93 Smith and Wesson style BB CO2 vintage BB gun modeled after an S and W model 39.,excellent shape rarely fired two tone excell
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
Daisy model 188 pump BB GUN2364Daisy model 188 pump BB GUN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage pump target pistol BB GUN in as used condition, works well and scarce to find State: City: Date: ID#45702
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****4 for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
Daisy 1700 CO2 BB gun2365Daisy 1700 CO2 BB gun
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exact copy of a Glock 17L Glock target pistol. Made of the same material as the Glock ,with safety and lanyard ring. State: City: Date: ID#457
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****4 for (37.50 + 9.00BP) = 46.50
Rare Antique Iron German Made cap gun2366Rare Antique Iron German Made cap gun
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare double action antique cap gun from Germany in working order. D.R.P. on right side, SIDI2 on left side. Very neat rare functioning collectibl
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****r for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
US COAST GUARD FLARE PISTOL2367US COAST GUARD FLARE PISTOL
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kilgore Westerville Model B nickel plated 37 mm flare pistol, working condition State: City: Date: ID#45705
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s**********f for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
WW2 S.W.C. M8 PYROTECHNIC FLARE PISTOL2368WW2 S.W.C. M8 PYROTECHNIC FLARE PISTOL
Holabird Western Americana Collections
WW2 FLARE PISTOL USED FOR MANY PURPOSES BUT PRIMARILY AIRCRAFT,40 MM CARTRIDGE ,IN ORIGINAL OLIVE DRAB PAINT COMES WITH MODERN CANVAS HOLSTER State:
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to D*****2 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
Sedgley WW2 1944 FLARE PISTOL2369Sedgley WW2 1944 FLARE PISTOL
Holabird Western Americana Collections
WW 2 Navy flare pistol dated 1944. 11 inches overall 22mm tilt barrel in dark navy grey and black. State: City: Date: ID#45707
Estimate : 175.00 - 250.00
Sold to D*****2 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
Weinberg Signal Pistole, Germany2370Weinberg Signal Pistole, Germany
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small pocket size signal pistol, marked Weinberg Signal Pistole …P.T.B. 113 MADE IN GERMANY. A vintage signal pistol State: City: Date: I
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s**********f for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
Black Powder only percussion tilt barrel 45 caliber Derringer2371Black Powder only percussion tilt barrel 45 caliber Derringer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black powder only single shot ,single action spur trigger Derringer by FMJ in Ducktown Tenn. State: City: Date: ID#45710
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to s**********f for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
RARE Bruni Olympic 7 shot 6mm blank starting pistol2372RARE Bruni Olympic 7 shot 6mm blank starting pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Likely early 50’s blank starting pistol double action only revolver, 6 mm blank loads for sports events. Made in Italy State: City: Date:
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
Edison 12 shot starting pistol made in Italy2373Edison 12 shot starting pistol made in Italy
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 shot starting revolver that is double action only and requires each round to be turned into place by hand, from the 50-60's era State: C...
Start Price : 12.50 | Estimate : 25.00 - 75.00
Vintage 50’s Hubley Colt 45 six-shooter with original holster2374Vintage 50’s Hubley Colt 45 six-shooter with original holster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely original metal silver finish Hubley six shooter with original carved black cowboy holster. I had a set of these and now I have the real thin
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to 2****6 for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
Crossman model 338 CO2 bb gun2375Crossman model 338 CO2 bb gun
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A replica of a German P38 pistol this is a very close copy of the real thing, in fact so close that an FFL is required in some states such as N.J and
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****4 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
Rare Sedgley U.S. Navy mark 5 signal pistol dated 19422376Rare Sedgley U.S. Navy mark 5 signal pistol dated 1942
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A classic piece of early WW2 history dated at the beginning of the war this flare pistol is in classic dark navy grey with black hard rubber stock S
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to D*****2 for (125.00 + 30.00BP) = 155.00
WW1 Cogswell and Harrison Brass cannon barrel flare pistol2377WW1 Cogswell and Harrison Brass cannon barrel flare pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful Brass and wood handled Brass flare pistol with lanyard ring. Mark III TRENCH Flare/Signal tip barrel pistol, Flared barrel muzzle circa 1916
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to D*****2 for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
Allen and Wheelock Civil War Boot Pistol2378Allen and Wheelock Civil War Boot Pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Allen and Wheelock 32 rim fire caliber black powder single shot boot pistol. Cartridge guns were just hitting the market at the beginning of the Civil
Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
Allen and Thurber 34 caliber Baby Dragoon Pepperbox2379Allen and Thurber 34 caliber Baby Dragoon Pepperbox
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Dragoon Pepperbox double action 34 caliber revolving 6 shot pepperbox, produced in Worchester Mas from 1837-47, was the largest model produced by
Estimate : 375.00 - 675.00
Sold to F****e for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
Napoleons’ Flintlock personal replica Pistol2380Napoleons’ Flintlock personal replica Pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A non-firing exact Replica of Napoleon’s personal traveling pistol, originally made by gun maker”Gribeauval’. This replica is made by Denix and has Na
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to i*********1 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
Flintlock Boarding pistol Replica2381Flintlock Boarding pistol Replica
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely nice replica of a 69 caliber boarding pistol. 9” barrel flintlock with brass features and ramrod. United States 1907 penny embossed into sto
Estimate : 75.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
Replica 44 Caliber Cap & Ball Pistol2382Replica 44 Caliber Cap & Ball Pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nicely engraved single-shot 44 cal. percussion pistol. 8” heavy octagon barrel with rifling, nice wood stock with steel ramrod steel trigger and lock
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
Allen & Wheelock Side Hammer Revolver2383Allen & Wheelock Side Hammer Revolver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare 4” barrel, Civil War boot revolver. Very early 32 cal. rim fire, single-action and spur trigger revolver mfg. 1858-1865. Unique tip-up cylin
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to e****i for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
American Arms Company Replica Swivel Barrel2384American Arms Company Replica Swivel Barrel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very rare American gun was the American Arms Company Swivel Barrel 41 caliber handgun. Only about 400 of the originals were made. This is an exact c
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
French Lefaucheux Double Barrel Pin-fire Pistol2385French Lefaucheux Double Barrel Pin-fire Pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare engraved Lefaucheux double barrel 40 cal. rifled defense pistol. 5” barrels, double-hammer, double trigger pistol from the late 1860's. Lan...
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to e****i for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
W.W. Marston and Knox 1854 percussion pistol2386W.W. Marston and Knox 1854 percussion pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11-03-021 - Single Shot Percussion by W. W. Marston & Knox - This is a bag handled single shot pistol in .36 caliber. the barrel is only 5 inche...
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to o******s for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
Extremely Nice Flared-Barrel Percussion Belt Pistol2387Extremely Nice Flared-Barrel Percussion Belt Pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heavy octagon barrel, non-rifled ornate belt pistol from 1830. Engraved lock plate, trigger guard, back strap and butt cap. Excellent checkering on ha
Estimate : 400.00 - 750.00
Sold to e****i for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
Unique Replica 44 Cal. Single-shot Percussion Pistol2388Unique Replica 44 Cal. Single-shot Percussion Pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Non-rifled replica of a 1830's pocket pistol, has a unique ramrod attached to the barrel. Nice walnut grip with 3-1/2” barrel. Excellent smooth ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
Pair of Mid-19th Century Double Barrel Belt Pistols2389Pair of Mid-19th Century Double Barrel Belt Pistols
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Double Barrel Percussion Pistols, mid-19th century, walnut grips and sheet iron trigger guards, 8 1/2 in. long. A set of 1840's percussion doub...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 3***6 for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
Very Ornate 6-shot Pin Fire Revolver2390Very Ornate 6-shot Pin Fire Revolver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nicely engraved 11 mm French/Belgian double action folding trigger revolver. Lefaucheux Francotte Belgian revolver has folding trigger ejector ro
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00