AUCTION  /  J.M. Davis Private Collection Firearm and Artifact Auction

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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Axxxne M1 Carbine Carbine 1942 JMD-1166610000 - Axxxne M1 Carbine Carbine 1942 JMD-11666
Holabird Western Americana Collections
M1 carbine.30 carbine, sling swivels, military sights, metal butt stock. SN: 2882, JMD Oval Tag: 4695, Condition: Excellent, >> FFL IS REQUIRE...
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Sears, Robuck & Co Ranger 103-12 Combo 1960s JMD-1202810001 - Sears, Robuck & Co Ranger 103-12 Combo 1960s JMD-12028
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sears, Roebuck & Co, Ranger 103-12, 30-30 over 20 GA, Tilt-Barrel Combo Gun, blade front-step rear sight, checkered fore/pistol grip, padded but...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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SNEHILDESHEIN Combo Combo 1930s JMD-1093710002 - SNEHILDESHEIN Combo Combo 1930s JMD-10937
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a combination rifle /shotgun in 16 ga./ 8 mm. Made by SNEHILDESHEIN, SN: 2808, JMD Oval Tag: 8227, Condition: Excellent, >> FFL IS REQ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Unknown mfr. SxS Combo Combo 1900 JMD-1090810003 - Unknown mfr. SxS Combo Combo 1900 JMD-10908
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a combination rile/shotgun in 28 ga./ 6 mm. Beautifully engraved receiver in good condition. The stock may have been replaced. SN: 1L, JMD Ova
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Miller & Vrit. Over/Under Combo Combo, BOCK BUCHSFLINTE 1900 JMD-1093610004 - Miller & Vrit. Over/Under Combo Combo, BOCK BUCHSFLINTE 1900 JMD-10936
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a combination rifle/shotgun made by Miller & Virt. in good condition 20 ga./ 9 mm. Cartridge compartment on the bottom of the stock. SN:...
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N. Barth Over/Under Combo COMBO, BOCK-BUCHS-FLINTE 1900 JMD-1093410005 - N. Barth Over/Under Combo COMBO, BOCK-BUCHS-FLINTE 1900 JMD-10934
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a combination rifle/shotgun by N. Barth. Chambered in 16 ga./ 8 mm. Uses back-action locks in good condition. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 8453, Con
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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C. Greuling Drilling Combo, Drilling 1930s JMD-1253210006 - C. Greuling Drilling Combo, Drilling 1930s JMD-12532
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Combo, Drilling, C. Greuling, Hammerless Drilling, dual triggers, 16 GA/11mm, extensive engraving with gold inlay. Cheek rest stock. With chambered lo
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Camphausen, Greffld Combo, Drilling 1920s JMD-1177410007 - Camphausen, Greffld Combo, Drilling 1920s JMD-11774
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Drilling, Camphausen, Greffld, 16 Ga/10mm, dual hammer/triggers, blade front/notch rear sight, engraving on hammers, breech, side plates, under stock,
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Combo, Drilling 1920s, (German) JMD-1177610008 - Combo, Drilling 1920s, (German) JMD-11776
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Drilling, (German), 16 Ga/10mm, dual hammer/triggers, side lever release, blade front/notch rear sight, checkered fore/pistol grip, cheek rest stock,
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D.P. Sauer & Son Drilling Combo, Drilling 1899 JMD-1090910009 - D.P. Sauer & Son Drilling Combo, Drilling 1899 JMD-10909
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a combination rifle/ shotgun made by D.P. Sauer & Son, a Drilling style. SN: 125675WW, JMD Oval Tag: 8482, Condition: Very Good, >>...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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