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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 In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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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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Higgins 30 Rifle with scope or sight 1960s JMD-1104610590 - Higgins 30 Rifle with scope or sight 1960s JMD-11046
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a J.C. Higgins, model 30, semi-automatic rifle with a scope. SN: 583.7, JMD Oval Tag: 8619, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Illesheim Mauser 98 Rifle with scope or sight 1950s JMD-1085210591 - Illesheim Mauser 98 Rifle with scope or sight 1950s JMD-10852
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a sporterized model 98 Mauser, built by Illesheim, chambered in 9 mm with a spoon handle bolt. Scoped and engraved receiver. Barrel goes from
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to H****l for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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J. Holecek-Haadeckral Mauser Action Rifle with scope or sight 1940s JMD-1160410592 - J. Holecek-Haadeckral Mauser Action Rifle with scope or sight 1940s JMD-11604
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J. Holecek-Haadeckral, Mauser action, 8mm, bolt-action, full length stock, checkered pistol grip, mounted scope, blade front/notch rear sight, padded
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to H****6 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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J.P. SAUER Mauser Mauser 98 Rifle with scope or sight 1950s JMD-1250310593 - J.P. SAUER Mauser Mauser 98 Rifle with scope or sight 1950s JMD-12503
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J.P. SAUER SPORTER, Mauser, 7mm, mounted scope, iron sights, leather sling, checkered fore/pistol grip, cheek rest stock, rubber butt plate. SN: 12968
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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J.W. Mumaw Mauser 98 Rifle with scope or sight 1950s JMD-1180410594 - J.W. Mumaw Mauser 98 Rifle with scope or sight 1950s JMD-11804
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J.W. Mumaw, Mauser 98, Sporterized, mounted scope, smooth fore/pistol grip, large cheek rest stock, muzzle end of stock appears to have oak embedded o
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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JC Higgins 50 Rifle with scope or sight 1960s JMD-1102510595 - JC Higgins 50 Rifle with scope or sight 1960s JMD-11025
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a rifle with scope or sight, JC Higgins, model 50 in. SN: 583.98, JMD Oval Tag: 8323, Condition: Excellent, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d******2 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Krupp Model 1903 Rifle with scope or sight 1940 JMD-1026010596 - Krupp Model 1903 Rifle with scope or sight 1940 JMD-10260
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1903 Springfield customized by Krupp. It is chambered for .30-06 and is excellent condition. The stock is heavily checkered and carved in re
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to S*********u for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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Marlin Arms Ballard Rifle with scope or sight 1940s JMD-1149210597 - Marlin Arms Ballard Rifle with scope or sight 1940s JMD-11492
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Marlin Arms, Ballard.22, Double set triggers., hooded front, Lyman rear target sights, Swiss metal butt plate SN: 24858, JMD Oval Tag: 1605, Condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to H****l for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Marlin Falling Block Rifle with scope or sight 1950 JMD-1148810598 - Marlin Falling Block Rifle with scope or sight 1950 JMD-11488
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Marlin, Falling block, .22, Half octagon half round Bull barrel. mounted scope. SN: 1335, JMD Oval Tag: 1603, Condition: Excellent, >> FFL IS ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Mashburn Arms 98 Rifle with scope or sight 1950s JMD-1081110599 - Mashburn Arms 98 Rifle with scope or sight 1950s JMD-10811
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Mashburn Arms, model 98, scoped, and chambered in .257 Roberts. SN: 6653, JMD Oval Tag: 8314, Condition: Very Good, >> FFL IS REQUIR...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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