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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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RG Andrew Rifle, Short-Barrel (Registered) 1948 JMD-1140010740 - RG Andrew Rifle, Short-Barrel (Registered) 1948 JMD-11400
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Short-Barrel (Registered), RG Andrew.22, blade front, /Lyman style rear sight. checkered fore/pistol grip, cheek rest, Swiss metal butt plate. Miniatu
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Unknown mfr. Rifle, Short-Barrel (Registered) 1940s JMD-1140210741 - Unknown mfr. Rifle, Short-Barrel (Registered) 1940s JMD-11402
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Short-Barrel (Registered), Unknown manufacturer .22 Single shot, Mini Bolt-Action, Winchester style rifle. 16" long. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 108...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rook Rook Rifle, Shotgun 1910 JMD-1084310742 - Rook Rook Rifle, Shotgun 1910 JMD-10843
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This is a Rook rifle /rifle. Chambered in .22 long rifle and 8 mm with double triggers. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 3367, Condition: Very Good, >> ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to x********s.. for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Unknown mfr. SxS Combo Rifle, Shotgun 1900 JMD-1090610743 - Unknown mfr. SxS Combo Rifle, Shotgun 1900 JMD-10906
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a combination rifle/ shotgun, maker unknown, SxS combo .22R/9 mm. SN: N/A, JMD Oval Tag: 3442, Condition: Very Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRE...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to x********s.. for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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E. Meachan Arms Co. SxS Rifle, Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1920's JMD-1201510744 - E. Meachan Arms Co. SxS Rifle, Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1920's JMD-12015
Holabird Western Americana Collections
E Meachan Arms Co., Drilling, 12 GA/7mm, blade front sight, hammer/dual triggers, smooth fore/checkered pistol grip, rubber butt plate. SN: 4599, JMD
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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European Combo Rifle, Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1920's JMD-1201110745 - European Combo Rifle, Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1920's JMD-12011
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unknown manufacturer, European, Combo 12-gauge/.32, bead front/blade rear sight, hammerless, dual triggers, checkered fore/smooth pistol grip, padded
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******m for (425.00 + 93.50BP) = 518.50
 
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European Combo Rifle, Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1920's JMD-1201310746 - European Combo Rifle, Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1920's JMD-12013
Holabird Western Americana Collections
European, 12 Gauge/.32, SxS, blade front/rear sight, dual trigger, hammerless, checkered fore/pistol grip, Damascus barrels, rubber butt plate. SN: 82
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****c for (475.00 + 104.50BP) = 579.50
 
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Valkern SxS Rifle, Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1890 JMD-1090110747 - Valkern SxS Rifle, Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1890 JMD-10901
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This is a combination rifle/ shotgun, Double-Barrel, made by Valkern, SxS in 16 ga. x 10 mm. SN: 70934, JMD Oval Tag: 3412, Condition: Very Good, &g...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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THEIME & SCHLEGELMILCH Combo Rifle, Shotgun, Over/Under 1920s JMD-1098510748 - THEIME & SCHLEGELMILCH Combo Rifle, Shotgun, Over/Under 1920s JMD-10985
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a THEIME & SCHLEGELMILCH, Combination rifle /shotgun i 16 ga./ 7.8 mm. A highly ornate panel scene with a cheek piece and ammo storage. ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to x********s.. for (1,100.00 + 242.00BP) = 1,342.00
 
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Haevel Lever-Action Rifle, SS 1950s JMD-1099410749 - Haevel Lever-Action Rifle, SS 1950s JMD-10994
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Haevel, lever-action .22 model KK Sport. SN: 723, JMD Oval Tag: 4685, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to t******m for (375.00 + 82.50BP) = 457.50
 
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