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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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Acier Cockerill SxS Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1920s JMD-1024010860 - Acier Cockerill SxS Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1920s JMD-10240
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful 20 ga. Acier Cockerill SxS shotgun. Two triggers and nicely engraved. It has a thin straight stock in excellent condition. SN: 141
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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American Gun Co. Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1910s JMD-1171010861 - American Gun Co. Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1910s JMD-11710
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Gun Co., SxS, 16 ga, dual hammers/triggers, bead front/no rear sight, rubber butt plate., 30" barrels SN: 265812, JMD Oval Tag: 4531, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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American Gun Co. Wycoo Hammerless Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1940s JMD-1178310862 - American Gun Co. Wycoo Hammerless Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1940s JMD-11783
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Gun Co., Wyco, 12 GA, SxS, Hammerless/dual triggers, smooth fore/pistol grip, rubber butt plate. SN: 23261, JMD Oval Tag: 911, Condition: Fai
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j********t for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Arquebusier Over/Under Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1950s JMD-1253110863 - Arquebusier Over/Under Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1950s JMD-12531
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Arquebusier, Over/Under 16 GA hammerless Shotgun. SN: 6938, JMD Oval Tag: 8255, Condition: Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k*******2 for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
 
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AYA Madador Madador Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1970s JMD-1015810864 - AYA Madador Madador Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1970s JMD-10158
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gounne V Gronzabol made in Spain. Nice checkering. Next to new vey rare and sough after .410 caliber SN: 114204, JMD Oval Tag: 10052, >> FFL I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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AYA SxS Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1960s JMD-1018010865 - AYA SxS Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1960s JMD-10180
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This SxS shotgun from AYA was built in the 1960's. SN: 45902, JMD Oval Tag: 4131, Condition: Very Good, >> FFL IS REQUIRED <<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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B.M. & S.H. Co Mohawk Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1910s JMD-1170810866 - B.M. & S.H. Co Mohawk Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1910s JMD-11708
Holabird Western Americana Collections
B.M. & S.H. Co, Mohawk, 12 ga, SxS, hammerless/dual trigger, 30Ó-barrel, bead front/no rear sight, checkered pistol grip, rubber butt plate...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Batavia Leader Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1910s JMD-1207210867 - Batavia Leader Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1910s JMD-12072
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Batavia Leader, SxS, 16 GA, hammerless, bead front sight, double set triggers, checkered fore/pistol grip, no butt plate. SN: 93593, JMD Oval Tag: 765
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Bayart SxS Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1910 JMD-1109010868 - Bayart SxS Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1910 JMD-11090
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a double-barrel shotgun made by Bayart, in SxS 12 ga. A very attractive engraved gun. SN: 10600, JMD Oval Tag: 6819, Condition: Good, >&g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 5******t for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Belgian SxS Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1930s JMD-1106910869 - Belgian SxS Shotgun, Double-Barrel 1930s JMD-11069
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a SxS shotgun, Double-Barrel, made in Belgium, maker unknown. In 16 ga. Nickel plated receiver with a desirable straight stock. SN: 23411, JMD
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to e*********o for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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