J.M. Davis Private Collection Firearm and Artifact Auction

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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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Eur-Asian Sword Group JMD-1234430048 - Eur-Asian Sword Group JMD-12344
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five large swords of differing designs, possibly from Persia to parts of Asia. Needs inspection. Average blade length 22", four with wood scabb...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Euro-Mediterranean Swords JMD-1218130049 - Euro-Mediterranean Swords JMD-12181
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) no mfg, bone and brass handle, 23" blade Persian-style pattern engraving; B)Egyptian style, brass inlay in blade, 12.5" blade, no mfg.;...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Fancy Decorative Sword, German JMD-1219330050 - Fancy Decorative Sword, German JMD-12193
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Made by GDN BAUS,Solingen. Engraved patterns, gold ine over bluing, carbed wood handle with silver extremeties. JMD Tag: s509
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Fancy Dress Sword with Gold Plate JMD-1218530051 - Fancy Dress Sword with Gold Plate JMD-12185
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Very fancy and expensive 19th c sword with gold palte on bluing on blade. Handle is damaged on one side. Possible "V" (Victoria?) on blade...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Foils (2) JMD-1508130052 - Foils (2) JMD-15081
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Two foils, only one marked. J.H. Lau New York JMD Tag: s714, s234
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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French Navy Large Basket Swords JMD-1237230053 - French Navy Large Basket Swords JMD-12372
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Pair of nearly identical French swords. Mfg Chatellerault, Mars 1842. Anchor engraved on both sides. The second was manufactured March 1840, also wi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to C*****t for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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German and Other sword group JMD-1237130054 - German and Other sword group JMD-12371
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Three different swords. A)Eichman", 34" blade, large basket; B) w Clauberg, Solingen, 34" blade C) in brass inlaid circle "Prove...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to D*****1 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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German Swords with Ornate Blades JMD-1235230055 - German Swords with Ornate Blades JMD-12352
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Three German swords with ornate blades, all different. A) no maker spelled out, but has a German crest on the blade, 32"; b)konigl. Bayer. 10. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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German-made Sword JMD-1218930056 - German-made Sword JMD-12189
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Short sword of German manufacture with fancy ornate leather scabbard of special design. Swod length 15", mfd by "L… & Gunther/ Remsche...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Italian Dress Sword JMD-1218630057 - Italian Dress Sword JMD-12186
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Andrea/ Ferara, 31" blade, hilt slightly loose, very fancy brass handle and hilt. Damaged leather scabbard. JMD Tag: s513
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Jung Swords with Basket Handles JMD-1236330058 - Jung Swords with Basket Handles JMD-12363
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Two heavy duty swords with baskeet handles. "E(?) S. Jung/ 1858", 24" blade; "Jung" on the other, also 24" blade. JMD...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Katana Swords (3) JMD-1234530059 - Katana Swords (3) JMD-12345
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Three Katanas, all different, one possibly military. Each with plain scabbard. 19" blade, 28" and 28" blades. One with carved wood ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
 
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Knights of Pythias Fraternal Swords JMD-1255530060 - Knights of Pythias Fraternal Swords JMD-12555
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Three Fraternal Swords, none marked on the blade or handle, but the only one with a scabbard has the FCB of the Knights of the Pythias. Carved bone ha
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Lion Head Swords JMD-1218230061 - Lion Head Swords JMD-12182
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Two very different swords with lion heads. A) gold palted brass "Yzerhouwer" on the blade, 30" long, no scabbard; b) unmarked curved ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********d.. for (375.00 + 82.50BP) = 457.50
 
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Lion Head Swords JMD-1218830062 - Lion Head Swords JMD-12188
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Two heavy duty swords with brass handles with lion heads alla s one piece handles. 18" blades, a pair. On top of the blade is a crown with an L...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Long Blade Knife Misc. Group JMD-1258430063 - Long Blade Knife Misc. Group JMD-12584
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five different long blade knives of different origin and vintages. A) 19.5" blade, no mfg, early 19thc; b) carved bone handle, blod letting gro...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Matching Military Swords JMD-1238430064 - Matching Military Swords JMD-12384
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Three matching military swords with metal scabbards. No maker, only the serial number at the top of the blades. All three idenitical. Perhaps c1900? J
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to l*****l for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Medieval Sword, Western Europe JMD-1234130065 - Medieval Sword, Western Europe JMD-12341
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Fancy engraved blade with floral patterns, unusual animal skin with large plates and claw wrapping handle. Three linerar grooves at hilt end for blodd
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to t******m for (700.00 + 154.00BP) = 854.00
 
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Military Battle Sword JMD-1232330066 - Military Battle Sword JMD-12323
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in French, "manuf de Chatellerault Mars, 1851" engraved on the top edge of the sword. At the top of the blade are three stacked makers sym...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to L*****3 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Military Bayonet Group JMD-1221030067 - Military Bayonet Group JMD-12210
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Five military bayonets of differing age, manufacture and design. A) S175K, 9.75" blade, no sheath; B) W.P. ERKIN, metal sheath, 10" blade;...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Military Bayonet Spikes JMD-1219430068 - Military Bayonet Spikes JMD-12194
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Eight different spikes for differing guns. Lengths range from 12" to 21". One marked Sherman. Lease inspect. JMD Tag: g751, g494, g761, g...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Military Bayonets (2) JMD-1212430069 - Military Bayonets (2) JMD-12124
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two bayonets, "42.CUL", 10: blade, metal scabbard and leather holder; :Carl Eichorn, Solingen"10" blade. Metal scabbard. JMD Ta...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h*********1 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Military Bayonets (2) JMD-1219530070 - Military Bayonets (2) JMD-12195
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Two military bayonets with metal scabbards that might not match properly. Both with similar handles, though one is brass and the other white metal.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to J******d for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Military Bayonets (4) JMD-1220030071 - Military Bayonets (4) JMD-12200
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A) 14" blade, no scabbard, Carl Eickhoen, Solingen; B)same style blade, metal scabbard, 14", "Gottleib/Hammesfahe/Solingen, Foche. C)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Military Swords JMD-1237430072 - Military Swords JMD-12374
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Two similar swords, both with no maker. Nickle plated blades, similar patterned hilts that overall look identical, but have slight differences. Both w
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to v*******v for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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Military Swords of Similar Design (3) JMD-1236130073 - Military Swords of Similar Design (3) JMD-12361
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The overall shape of the three hilts are identical, but the detail on each is different. Two with scabbards. All three have Lions heads at the top of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Mixed Group Swords JMD-1508230074 - Mixed Group Swords JMD-15082
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Three swords of a varying nature, with scabbardsA) decorative with full barss handle, B) unmarked with brass and chain wire wrapped leather, c) kungen
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Mixed lot of Five Vintage Swords JMD-1508530075 - Mixed lot of Five Vintage Swords JMD-15085
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Five vintage swords of varying size and design. One is probably an American fraternal sword. The sword with the pectin pattern (sea shell) is very unu
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Mixed Lot of Vintage Swords JMD-1508430076 - Mixed Lot of Vintage Swords JMD-15084
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Four swords, only one with scabbard. All without any manufacturer's marks. Nice group, attractive, please inspect. JMD Tag: s15, s579, s619,s39
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Nazi Knife & Scabbard JMD-1231130077 - Nazi Knife & Scabbard JMD-12311
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Classic Nazi knife and scabbard. German eagle at the top with insignia as part of the handle. Faux ivory in handle. JMD Tag: s729
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 3***6 for (1,450.00 + 362.50BP) = 1,812.50
 
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Nazi Sword  JMD-1219030078 - Nazi Sword JMD-12190
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Nazi sword with swastika emblem. Made by AT. Coso, Solingen. 29", black metal scabbard. JMD Tag: s511
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 3***6 for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Nazi Swords (3) JMD-1235130079 - Nazi Swords (3) JMD-12351
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Three identical Nazi swords with scabbards. Each has silver hilt with brass inlay. Maker SMF, Solingen. Aluminum scabbard, blue cloth covered. One is
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 3***6 for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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Ornate Vintage Knive Collection JMD-1233430080 - Ornate Vintage Knive Collection JMD-12334
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Fourteen knives. Wide variety and some rarities. Included unusual trigger knife by T. Mills & Bro., Philadelphia. Please inspect. JMD Tag: s574,...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Persia-style Knives JMD-1219230081 - Persia-style Knives JMD-12192
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Three decorative knives. 2 with sheaths. Curved blades, all less than 9". Includes inlaid pearl handle, layered multi-wood handle. JMD Tag: g6...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Persia-style Swords JMD-1232130082 - Persia-style Swords JMD-12321
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Two swords, one with brass scabbard. Both curved baldes. Decoratice. Blades appx 8". Fancy design handles. JMD Tag: 421, 410
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Shortened War Blade Swords (2) JMD-1234330083 - Shortened War Blade Swords (2) JMD-12343
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Two classic cases of shortened blades for war use. The first was a Katananow relegated to a knife with a handle 10" long; the second is an Ame...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to b********d.. for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Spanis Swords JMD-1237330084 - Spanis Swords JMD-12373
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Three swords: Possible military dress sword, gold plate over bluing, "Fabrica de Toledo", "Independencia", no maker, nickle scab...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Two German Swords JMD-1239230085 - Two German Swords JMD-12392
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First sword: engraved both sides and top, nikle plated blade, "peninsula, Waterloo, Gohrde", filed artillery regiment; slightly curved bla...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Two Persian-style Curved Knives JMD-1218330086 - Two Persian-style Curved Knives JMD-12183
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both similar, overall length 17", carved bone handles, Both have fancy silver over brass patterns. Very fancu hilts and scabbards, while the ba...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to v*******v for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Unusual Miltary Bayonet JMD-1219830087 - Unusual Miltary Bayonet JMD-12198
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Alex Coppel Solingen, carved wood handle. 14" blade. No scabbard. JMD Tag: g373
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to v*******v for (95.00 + 20.90BP) = 115.90
 
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US Army Officers Model Sword, 1902 Model JMD-1238330088 - US Army Officers Model Sword, 1902 Model JMD-12383
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N.S. Meyer, Inc. "Colonial". 27" blade, metal scabbard. Etched blades, place for the name blank, but Star of David at end of blade. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*****2 for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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US Civil War Sword JMD-1238130089 - US Civil War Sword JMD-12381
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Ames Mfg, Chicopee , Mass. Braass handle and hilt, 31.5", no scabbard, "US CSL 1864" JMD Tag: s18
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p**********f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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US Civil War Sword, Model 1860, 1865 JMD-1238230090 - US Civil War Sword, Model 1860, 1865 JMD-12382
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Classic Civil War sword made in 1865 for the US Military. Blade length 35.5" with metal scabbard. JMD Tag: s697
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p*******5 for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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US Military Bayonets JMD-1212330091 - US Military Bayonets JMD-12123
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Two bayonets marked "US", one stamped Arlington (16.5"), the other 1901 (11"). No sheaths. JMD Tag: g487g750
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to x********s.. for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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US Military BAyonets JMD-1219930092 - US Military BAyonets JMD-12199
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Six Military Bayonets, two with meatl sheaths, one with wood sheath. 16.5" baldes. One with broken handle. All marked "US" but some ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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US Military Fancy Hilt Swords (2) JMD-1239130093 - US Military Fancy Hilt Swords (2) JMD-12391
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Two swords with fancy white metal hilts. One is "US" with USA Eagle as a pictorial catved hilt "Jron Proof" on top of blade. &qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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US Military Swords JMD-1235530094 - US Military Swords JMD-12355
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Two swords, same exact design, different manufacturers. A) 33" blade, weakly marked "Ames Mfg, Chicopee Mass"; the other sword has 2 ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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US Military Swords (3) JMD-1237530095 - US Military Swords (3) JMD-12375
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These different military swords with similar hilts, all with metal scabbards. Curved sword, no maker, 64" blade; slightly curved balde, engrave...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to x********s.. for (350.00 + 77.00BP) = 427.00
 
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US Military swords (4) JMD-1239430096 - US Military swords (4) JMD-12394
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Four military swords of nearly identical design. Two with crossed gun handles, and two with an apparent rose with arrows out the end of the design. Th
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to x********s.. for (450.00 + 99.00BP) = 549.00
 
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US Military Swords, Large Baskets, WW1 JMD-1235430097 - US Military Swords, Large Baskets, WW1 JMD-12354
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Two matching US Military swords, dated 1914 and 1918. Also marked SA(1914) and LF & C (1918). Sword length appx 35", straight. JMD Tag: s5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to x********s.. for (700.00 + 154.00BP) = 854.00
 
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