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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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Springfield 1903 Rifle with scope or sight 1960s JMD-1154910690 - Springfield 1903 Rifle with scope or sight 1960s JMD-11549
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Springfield, 1903, .30-06 cal, Bolt-Action Sporterized, mounted scopes, checkered fore/pistol grip, sling swivels, cheek rest stock, padded butt plate
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Springfield 3 Rifle with scope or sight 1917 JMD-1157310691 - Springfield 3 Rifle with scope or sight 1917 JMD-11573
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Springfield, 1903, .30-06 cal, Bolt-Action Sporterized, mounted scope, sling attached, cheek rest stock, padded butt plate. SN: 1187974, JMD Oval Tag:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Springfield Military Rifle with scope or sight 1903 JMD-1039310692 - Springfield Military Rifle with scope or sight 1903 JMD-10393
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a a military prepared 1903 Springfield equipped with a Redfield scope. SN: 199555, JMD Oval Tag: 8339, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to H****l for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Springfield Sporterized 03 Rifle with scope or sight 1960s JMD-1254410693 - Springfield Sporterized 03 Rifle with scope or sight 1960s JMD-12544
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Springfield, Sporterized 1903A3, 30-06, Mounted 4X scope and iron sights, engraving on breech, extensive caring on stock: right side fore grip two boa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Steven's Arms Company 416 Rifle with scope or sight 1950s JMD-1108910694 - Steven's Arms Company 416 Rifle with scope or sight 1950s JMD-11089
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Steven's Arms Company, model 416, bolt-action rifle in .22 long rifle with a scope. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 3832, Condition: Good, >...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to q********d.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Steven's Arms Company 416 Rifle with scope or sight 1950s JMD-1109110695 - Steven's Arms Company 416 Rifle with scope or sight 1950s JMD-11091
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Steven's Arms Company, model 416 bolt-action rifle. With military grade training sights. In .22 cal. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 6591, Cond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Stevens 416 Rifle with scope or sight 1970s JMD-1111210696 - Stevens 416 Rifle with scope or sight 1970s JMD-11112
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Stevens, model 416 bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 long rifle with scope. Possibly used for military training. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 645
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Stevens 86C Rifle with scope or sight 1960s JMD-1112010697 - Stevens 86C Rifle with scope or sight 1960s JMD-11120
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Stevens, model 86C bolt-action rifle with military training sights. In.22 long rifle. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 3831, Condition: Good, >&g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to q********d.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Stevens Arms & Tool Co Rifle with scope or sight 1960s JMD-1203610698 - Stevens Arms & Tool Co Rifle with scope or sight 1960s JMD-12036
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stevens Arms & Tool Co, .22, heavy barrel, falling-block, Weaver Model 44 1/2 mounted scope, smooth fore/pistol grip, rubber butt plate. SN: 110...
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Estimate : 200.00
Sold to m********u for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Stevens Falling Block Rifle with scope or sight 1930s JMD-1148210699 - Stevens Falling Block Rifle with scope or sight 1930s JMD-11482
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Stevens, Falling block.22, blade/ notch rear sight, Mounted scope, checkered pistol grip, cheek rest, metal butt plate. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 1600, C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to S******4 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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