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J.M. Davis Private Collection Firearm and Artifact Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location330 N J.M. Davis Blvd, Claremore, Oklahoma, 74017, United States

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Introduction to the J.M. Davis Private Collection Firearm and Artifact Auction

J.M. Davis ran the Mason Hotel in Claremore, Oklahoma, for his entire career, from 1917 onward. From the age of seven in 1901 until 1965, he was an inveterate collector of all firearms, as well as artifacts reflecting history in Oklahoma and the Mississippi Valley region. To preserve his collection in perpetuity, he created the 40,000-square-foot J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum in Claremore, which is today managed by the State of Oklahoma. It is the largest firearms Museum in North America.

The museum is a must-see for any weapons collector, displaying an incredible amount and variety of weaponry and famous felon, outlaw, and law enforcement personality items from history.

Proceeds of this sale directly benefit the long-term care and maintenance of the Collection. None of the items in this sale are out of the current museum exhibit displays. Nearly all of the items have been stored away, out of public view, since at least 1965 (54 years!), long before the modern era when most of the well-written and researched reference and table-top books on antique firearms were published. As an example, none of these weapons were known to R. Larry Wilson, a prolific firearms writer and author of approximately 60 books on antique firearms, who as a young man and budding firearms scholar, worked for Colt about the time this part of the collection went into storage.

The sale hosts more than 2200, antique to modern (probably none more recent than 1965) firearms, swords, crossbows and knives. In addition, there is a large section of Americana, featuring Native American stone and pottery items, primarily from Oklahoma and the Mississippi Valley. Items of cultural significance that are not in the sale are designated for, or already transferred to, the Oklahoma State Museum.

Davis was also a button, badge, medal and pinback collector, and there are more than a thousand items in this category, mostly in like-kind groups.

The two-day preview prior to the sale is a must for any serious collector.
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J.E. Gebby 98 Mauser Rifle 1960s JMD-1073610200 - J.E. Gebby 98 Mauser Rifle 1960s JMD-10736
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Mauser action, J.E. Gebby, sporterized in the 1960's. Chambered in .22 Vernier no scope. SN: 581, JMD Oval Tag: 8295, Condition: Excel...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to D*********1 for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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J.M Marlin Falling Block Rifle NA JMD-1024310201 - J.M Marlin Falling Block Rifle NA JMD-10243
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Marlin target rifle octagon to round barrel chambered in. 30 cal. rim-fire. Beautifully restored condition. SN: 1207, JMD Oval Tag: 1599, Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to l****J for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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J.P. Sauer & Sohn Rifle 1920s JMD-1250410202 - J.P. Sauer & Sohn Rifle 1920s JMD-12504
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rifle, J.P. Sauer & Sohn, 9mm, single-shot. SN: 68686, JMD Oval Tag: 6387, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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J.P. Sauer & Sohn Rifle 1920s JMD-1251110203 - J.P. Sauer & Sohn Rifle 1920s JMD-12511
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rifle, J.P. Sauer & Sohn, single-shot, octagon barrel, 8mm, front blade/rear notch sights, checkered fore/pistol grip, sling swivels w/partial s...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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J.P. Sauer & Son Rifle 1940s JMD-1221410204 - J.P. Sauer & Son Rifle 1940s JMD-12214
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J.P. Sauer & Son, 8.15x46, tip up barrel, fixed blade front/rear sights w/scope mounts, Double Set Trigger, light scroll work, rubberized butt s...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to f********l.. for (450.00 + 99.00BP) = 549.00
 
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Japanese Bolt-Action Rifle unknown JMD-1028810205 - Japanese Bolt-Action Rifle unknown JMD-10288
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rifle, Japanese, bolt-action, SN: 112892, JMD Oval Tag: 7314, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to M********l.. for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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JC Higgins made by Marlin for Sears and Robuck 46 Rifle 1960s JMD-1203810206 - JC Higgins made by Marlin for Sears and Robuck 46 Rifle 1960s JMD-12038
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Marlin for Sears & Roebuck, JC Higgins Mod 45, 35 Remington and 30-30, lever-action, 20 in barrel, hooded front sight. adjustable rear s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to j******k for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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JC Higgnins 28 Rifle 1960s JMD-1102310207 - JC Higgnins 28 Rifle 1960s JMD-11023
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a J.C. Higgins, model 28, semi-automatic .22 rifle. SN: 583.71, JMD Oval Tag: 9966, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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JG Anschutz Rifle 1940s JMD-1159610208 - JG Anschutz Rifle 1940s JMD-11596
Holabird Western Americana Collections
JG Anschutz, WEHRSPORTKARABINER, 4mm L bolt-action military rifle, blade front/ladder rear sight, sling slot in stock, stock in good condition, metal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t******m for (425.00 + 93.50BP) = 518.50
 
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K.E. Speer Bolt-Action Rifle 1960s JMD-1018610209 - K.E. Speer Bolt-Action Rifle 1960s JMD-10186
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a sporterized rifle chambered in .30-06. The stock is walnut with a high Monte Carlo stock and black nose cap. SN: 52264, JMD Oval Tag: 7182,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to S******7 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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