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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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European SxS Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1940s JMD-1181510760 - European SxS Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1940s JMD-11815
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rifle/Shotgun, European, SxS, 20 Gauge/11mm, dual hammer/triggers, engraving hammer plates/breech, blade front/notch fixed rear sight, cheek rest stoc
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to x********s.. for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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Germania Walfenworth A. G. Zella NEHLTS SxS Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1950s JMD-1083110761 - Germania Walfenworth A. G. Zella NEHLTS SxS Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1950s JMD-10831
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a combination rifle/shotgun, made by Germania Walfenworth A. G. Zella NEHLTS, SxS. Chambered in 9 mm and .22 rifle. SN: 3109, JMD Oval Tag: 71
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to x********s.. for (180.00 + 39.60BP) = 219.60
 
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Germania Walfenworth A. G. Zella NEHLTS SxS Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1950s JMD-1083310762 - Germania Walfenworth A. G. Zella NEHLTS SxS Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1950s JMD-10833
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A combination rifle/shotgun, Germania Walfenworth A. G. Zella NEHLTS, SxS 9 mm/ .22 rifle. Poorly repaired stock. SN: Right side barrel 02GR11G.P.M/71
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to q********k.. for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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J. P. Sauer & Sons Drilling Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1905 JMD-1092510763 - J. P. Sauer & Sons Drilling Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1905 JMD-10925
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This drilling model built by J.P. Sauer and Son is spectacular with deep relief carving in the metal work. You will find fighting bores and large stag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to r*****c for (1,400.00 + 308.00BP) = 1,708.00
 
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Joh. Peter Lon. Go Inn Sbureck Drilling Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1905 JMD-1092310764 - Joh. Peter Lon. Go Inn Sbureck Drilling Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1905 JMD-10923
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a combination rifle/ shotgun made by "Joh. Peter Lon Go. Inn Sbureck" chambered in 16 ga./ 11 mm. SN: 1864, JMD Oval Tag: 8440, Co...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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L. Wegel SxS Combo Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1910 JMD-1088610765 - L. Wegel SxS Combo Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1910 JMD-10886
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a combination rifle/shotgun made by L. Wegel, SxS in 16 ga./ 10 mm. SN: 7866, JMD Oval Tag: 8431, Condition: Very Good, >> FFL IS REQU...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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P.G.RUNERT. GORLI Combo Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1910 JMD-1083510766 - P.G.RUNERT. GORLI Combo Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1910 JMD-10835
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a combination rifle/shotgun, marked "P.G. RUNERT. GORLI", Combo. 20 ga./ 11 mm. In poor condition., SN: 1316, JMD Oval Tag: 8408, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Peter Wernig SxS Combo Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1910 JMD-1088810767 - Peter Wernig SxS Combo Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1910 JMD-10888
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a combination rifle /shotgun by Peter Wernig, SxS in 16 ga. / 9 mm. SN: 4371, JMD Oval Tag: 7347, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to x********s.. for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Steven, Savage Arms Over/Under Combo Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1960s JMD-1109210768 - Steven, Savage Arms Over/Under Combo Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1960s JMD-11092
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Stevens, Savage Arms, over and under rifle/shotgun combination. Chambered in .22 and .410 ga. SN: 2259397, JMD Oval Tag: 7569, Condition: Go
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s******0 for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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Steven's Arms Company 240 Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1950s JMD-1178110769 - Steven's Arms Company 240 Combo, Rifle/Shotgun 1950s JMD-11781
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shotgun, Steven's Arms Company, 240, single barrel .410/.22, double triggers, bead front/no rear sight, checkered pistol grip, rubber butt plate...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 7**9 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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