Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

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We sincerely hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

This auction marks the best material we've offered in a hot August sale in many years. The variety is outstanding, as is the quality of goods offered.

A glimpse at the many categories: Native American turquoise and silver jewelry, including the best squash blossom necklace we've ever seen, baskets, Kachinas, and rugs; California token collection; Fauver American and foreign counters and tokens; rare whiskey bottles; Masonic California token; beautiful drugstore carved wood frontispiece; Nevada rare documents; major pinback collection; baseball and boxing collectibles; gold specimens including some from the Goodshaw Mine at Bodie; American and foreign medals; Victorian furniture; fantastic array of western Art; original Buffalo Bill/Pawnee Bill posters; Large ore cars and incline cars from a major Nevada City mine; Dynamite and candle boxes; American souvenir plate collection (c1900-1920); music collectibles; toys and toy trains; postcard collections, directories, maps; railroad pass collection and references; antique firearms; badges; mining & railroad stocks; US coins; token dies; a rockshop section, mining artifacts and much more.

There is truly something for everybody!

Don't forget us when its time to sell. We average about 5000 registered bidders per sale, probably the most in America for an Americana sale! With buyers all over the globe, we get to everybody. We are always after great collections! ~Fred Holabird~

Auction Schedule

Day 1, August 27th, 2020:
Art (1001-1093)
Native Americana (1094-1325)
General Americana Part I (1326-1595)
Sports (1596-1604)
Toys (1605-1651)

Day 2, August 28th, 2020:
Philatelic - Postal History (2000-2087)
General Americana Part II (2088-2599)
Firearms & Weapons(2600-2624)

Day 3, August 29th, 2020:
Stocks & Bonds (3000-3125)
Numismatics (3126-3416)
Tokens (3417-3634)

Day 4, August 30th, 2020:
Minerals (4000-4042)
Mining (4043-4320)
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART I (4321-4611)

Day 5, August 31st, 2020:
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART II (5000-5641)

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World War II Japan & Korean War tokens  (123089)2599 - World War II Japan & Korean War tokens (123089)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Includes six sided K. B. C. / A. O. M. Complex, Johnson's Office Club, Yokosuka Navy Base, Yokosuka EM Club, Camp Alpha Open Mess, re...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to A********S for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Ammunition and Cranberry Wood Boxes  (110692)2600 - Ammunition and Cranberry Wood Boxes (110692)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot includes three boxes: 1) Ammunition box, Western Champion Ammunition from East Alton, Illinois, 14 x 6 x 6. 2) Dupont, Peters High Velocity
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Ammunition, .41 Caliber Short Rimfire Rounds  (121174)2601 - Ammunition, .41 Caliber Short Rimfire Rounds (121174)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of 36 rounds of .41 Short ammunition. This round was designed in 1863 for the Remington Model 95 double derringer, and later for makers
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 360.00 - 450.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Claymore Medieval Sword Replica  (121540)2602 - Claymore Medieval Sword Replica (121540)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a replica Claymore Scottish two-handed sword. The sword is 51. 5 in. overall length with a 37 in. blade. It is sharpened on both sides and ful
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dagger - Found in Dig  (121557)2603 - Dagger - Found in Dig (121557)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a home-made dagger measuring 13 in. overall length with a 4 in. grip handle. The blade is double-edged, the grip is a hard-wood with aluminum
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********t.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Colt SAA first generation 1895 with 4.75 in. barrel  (121173)2604 - Colt SAA first generation 1895 with 4.75 in. barrel (121173)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a first generation Colt Single Action Army revolver, S/N 159597 manufactured in 1895 chambered in .38 W.C.F. The barrel is 4 3/4 in. long on a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to d******2 for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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J. Stevens Little Scout .22 Long Rifle  (121168)2605 - J. Stevens Little Scout .22 Long Rifle (121168)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a J. Stevens model Little Scout chambered for .22 Long Rifle patent date of July 2-07. The bore is pitted, overall condition is fair. This is
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mossberg Bolt Action 20 Gauge Shotgun  (121166)2606 - Mossberg Bolt Action 20 Gauge Shotgun (121166)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Mossberg model 185D in 20 gauge with a 25 in. barrel and Winchoke. C. 1960s'. Chambered for the 20 ga. 2 3/4 in. shells. Condition is ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket  (121172)2607 - Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket (121172)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Japanese Tanegashima musket about .44 cal. smoothbore. The barrel is 46 in. and the overall length is 57.5 in. We believe it is a 20th-cent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Antique Under-Hammer .50 Caliber Boy's Rifle  (121167)2608 - Antique Under-Hammer .50 Caliber Boy's Rifle (121167)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an under-hammer percussion boy's rifle about .50 cal. This little under-hammer gun has a maple dark stained stock, cracked at the wrist;...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Burnside .54 cal. Civil War Carbine  (121163)2609 - Burnside .54 cal. Civil War Carbine (121163)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a .54 caliber Burnside Carbine 5th model S/N 33027. This rifle is marked " Burnside Rifle Co. Providence, R.I." barley visible on...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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German Mauser Antique Rifle Model  (121164)2610 - German Mauser Antique Rifle Model (121164)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bolt action Mauser has numerous German proof marks S/N 3394 dated 1877. It has a 32 in. barrel with two bands. The cleaning rod is missing but th
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Henry Arms Co. Side-by-Side 12 ga. hammer shotgun  (121176)2611 - Henry Arms Co. Side-by-Side 12 ga. hammer shotgun (121176)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Henry Arms Co. 12 gauge SXS shotgun proofed for Black Powder only. S/N 27700; Belgian proof marks with external hammers on back action locks
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Joslyn model 1855 percussion Carbine in .54 caliber  (121171)2612 - Joslyn model 1855 percussion Carbine in .54 caliber (121171)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the model 1855 Joslyn carbine known as the "monkey tail" carbine. The condition of this gun is fair with the ring on the receiver ...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Model 1863 Sharps Carbine  (121162)2613 - Model 1863 Sharps Carbine (121162)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a mid-production Model 1863 Sharps carbine S/N C,778 about 1864 manufacture in.52 caliber. The rifle has the customary 22 in. barrel on a stra
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Model 1873 Springfield Rifle with Bayonet  (121175)2614 - Model 1873 Springfield Rifle with Bayonet (121175)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a model 1873 "trapdoor" Springfield with bayonet; built in 1882. There is the usual "VP" over the "flaming bomb&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Spencer Carbine .52 cal. Civil War period  (121169)2615 - Spencer Carbine .52 cal. Civil War period (121169)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Spencer Carbine in .52 cal. rimfire (56/56) model 1860, c. 1863-1865. The rifle is heavily patinated and the serial number is barely visible
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Swiss-made Vetterli Rifle Model  (121165)2616 - Swiss-made Vetterli Rifle Model (121165)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Swiss made Vetterli rifle built about 1870, S/N 103731, 15,200 were built in Thun, Switzerland by Von Steiger. This is a unique rifle in a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Whitney Model 1841 Pattern Percussion Musket  (121170)2617 - Whitney Model 1841 Pattern Percussion Musket (121170)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an Eli Whitney (Jr.) model 1841 "Mississippi" pattern musket, .58 cal. The barrel is 33 in. long and marked "V over P" o...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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History of Browning Guns from 1831, Hardback, 1942  (109205)2618 - History of Browning Guns from 1831, Hardback, 1942 (109205)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A History of Browning Guns from 1831, published in 1942 by J.M. and M.S Browning of Ogden, Utah, as a hardbound volume with eight chapters and 62 page
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D********o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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First Year Navy Arms 1851 Navy Revolver  (120898)2619 - First Year Navy Arms 1851 Navy Revolver (120898)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Navy Arms 1851 Navy Colt made by Uberti. The revolver is a blackpowder cap & ball model in 36 caliber and its brass back strap and tr...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Francis Bannerman Guns, Swords, Cannons, Equipments, Military Goods Catalogue  (110688)2620 - Francis Bannerman Guns, Swords, Cannons, Equipments, Military Goods Catalogue (110688)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! Original Catalogue of Guns, Swords, Cannons, Equipments, Military Goods, &c. For Sale By Francis Bannerman. Office, 1114 Butler Street, Br...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Powder Flask for Muzzleloading Shotgun  (121541)2621 - Powder Flask for Muzzleloading Shotgun (121541)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a late model powder flask used in loading for black powder shotgun measured in Drams. The scale is open from 2 dr. to 2 3/4 dr. About 8 in. o
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Shooting Badges Rifle NRA etc. Collection (7)  (119328)2622 - Shooting Badges Rifle NRA etc. Collection (7) (119328)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven shooting badges, with pins and ribbons attached, c1957-77. Includes three National Rifle Association: Junior Sectional Championship, 1974
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Shoulder Rig Holster for Large Frame Revolver, left handed  (121178)2623 - Shoulder Rig Holster for Large Frame Revolver, left handed (121178)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a professionally made shoulder rig holster for a large frame, long barrel revolver. The gun pocket is roughly 11 in. long on two tone stamped
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Vintage Leather Pistol Holster Group of 3, with Rare Heiser-Denver 126 Skeleton Model  (108781)2624 - Vintage Leather Pistol Holster Group of 3, with Rare Heiser-Denver 126 Skeleton Model (108781)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three leather holsters. 1) Antique H.H. Heiser of Denver Model # 126 Skeleton Holster, light brown in used condition, consistent with its age, strap i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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