J.M. Davis Private Collection Firearm and Artifact Auction

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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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1893 Columbus Print JMD-1001430000 - 1893 Columbus Print JMD-10014
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Printed for the 400th anniversary of Columbus discovering America. Possibly a Columbian Expo. piece. In original frame, 33.5 x 45.5" Water stai...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to v*******v for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Eleven Framed Art Pieces JMD-1001730001 - Eleven Framed Art Pieces JMD-10017
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. 1) Biblical chromo litho. 26 x 30" Artist is O. Slemner. 2) Windmill print. Artist unknown. 26 x 21" deep seated frame. 3-4) Tw...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to u********m.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Five Victorian-style Framed Prints JMD-1001230002 - Five Victorian-style Framed Prints JMD-10012
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) 25.5 x 35.5" Greek myth: "Hero waiting for Leander" print 2) JE Baker print of young woman. Original frame c.1...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Four European Framed Prints JMD-1001630003 - Four European Framed Prints JMD-10016
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Houses in Venice. Claude Duval. 21.5 x 27.5" in original frame. c1900. 2) Cove-beach scene, western Europe. 29.5 23.5" c. 188...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Framed Rome Engraving JMD-1000830004 - Framed Rome Engraving JMD-10008
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed 45 x 35" Engraving of ladies in Rome.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Maxfield Parrish Print JMD-1001330005 - Maxfield Parrish Print JMD-10013
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two figures with scenic backdrop. Copyright the House of Art, NY. 22 x 34" original frame, borken glass upper left.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to v*******v for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Three Classic American Prints JMD-1001830006 - Three Classic American Prints JMD-10018
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1) Custer's Last Stand print. 1896. Poor condition with soiling and warping. 29 x 42" Original frame. 2) Framed print of our national capit...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h********h.. for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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Antique Pipe Bottle JMD-1512530007 - Antique Pipe Bottle JMD-15125
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear 10.5", c. 1910-20
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*****l for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Beer Advertising pieces JMD-1511030008 - Beer Advertising pieces JMD-15110
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three beer advertising pieces. Falstaff plaster, some damage, repaired elbow holding the bottle, about 13 x 21". Muehlebach's Pilsner, plas...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Large Advertising Bottles JMD-1510830009 - Large Advertising Bottles JMD-15108
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five large glass advertising bottles. Calvert Whiskey, 25" tall, amber glass; old hickory Bourbon, 29" tall, amber glass; Calvert Reserve ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to q******q for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Gin Wood Bottle Model, Art, 19thc JMD-1510930010 - Gin Wood Bottle Model, Art, 19thc JMD-15109
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19.5" tall, 6" square gin bottle that is an artisan's piece. Constructed of wood parts attached with crude square nails, this piece ha...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w********r.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Rodeo & Horses Pins JMD-1502730011 - Rodeo & Horses Pins JMD-15027
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 15 small to medium size horse and rodeo pins.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Group of Branding Irons JMD-1002930012 - Group of Branding Irons JMD-10029
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 20 branding irons, some with ID. Please inspect.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to u********m.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Buermman Spurs JMD-1502330013 - Buermman Spurs JMD-15023
Holabird Western Americana Collections
PRE 1920 pair of spurs
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********d.. for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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US Cavalry Wishbone Spurs JMD-1502130014 - US Cavalry Wishbone Spurs JMD-15021
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 pairs of US Cavalry wishbone spurs, 1 set is early
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****7 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Hominy, Oklahoma Stetson Cowboy Hat JMD-1003230015 - Hominy, Oklahoma Stetson Cowboy Hat JMD-10032
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic classic Oklahoma cowboy hat. Marked Hominy Trading Company, Hominy, Oklahoma. John B Stetson Company, 3xBeaver. Silk detached on the inside.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******y for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Three Antique Ladies Riding Saddles JMD-1002130016 - Three Antique Ladies Riding Saddles JMD-10021
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 antique ladies riding saddles. c1880-1920. Poor condition. Please inspect.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s******0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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24 Cow Themed Longhorn Center Mounts JMD-1002030017 - 24 Cow Themed Longhorn Center Mounts JMD-10020
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24 cow themed center mounts. Hand-punched leather. Various condition. Approx. 20-22" wide. Horns removed.
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Estimate : 480.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to u********m.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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33 Floral Themed Longhorn Center Mounts JMD-1001930018 - 33 Floral Themed Longhorn Center Mounts JMD-10019
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33 floral themed center mounts. Hand-punched leather. Varying condition. Horns removed. Approx. 20-22" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 660.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to u********m.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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35 Longhorn Mounts w/ One Horn JMD-1002530019 - 35 Longhorn Mounts w/ One Horn JMD-10025
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35 hand-punched leather longhorn center pieces, each with one horn remaining.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to r*****c for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Antique Buffalo Mount JMD-1002830020 - Antique Buffalo Mount JMD-10028
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c.1900 buffalo mount. Probably belonged to one of the last Western buffalo herds. Poor condition, but classic Western piece.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h********h.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Matched Longhorn Pairs JMD-1002630021 - Matched Longhorn Pairs JMD-10026
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 30 matched longhorn pairs, as stored and presented. Please inspect. Perfect for Western home or office décor.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to r*****c for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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Seven Belt Longhorn Center Mounts JMD-1002330022 - Seven Belt Longhorn Center Mounts JMD-10023
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 center mounts with Western belts. Three of them have half-horns. The rest have the horns removed. Hand-punched leather. Approx. 22" wi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*****c for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Single Longhorns JMD-1002730023 - Single Longhorns JMD-10027
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 100 single horns. Perfect for Western crafts, jewelry, home or office décor. Please inspect.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Six Double Longhorn Mounts JMD-1003130024 - Six Double Longhorn Mounts JMD-10031
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Four are larger and two are much smaller. Perfect for home or office décor. Please inspect.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*****c for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Ten Longhorn Center Mounts with Unusual Patterns JMD-1002230025 - Ten Longhorn Center Mounts with Unusual Patterns JMD-10022
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. These have non-floral or cow themes, such as Texas stars, a wagon, horseshoes, etc. Hand-punched leather. Includes 2 which are possibly pre
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r*****c for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Ammunition Die-Set JMD-1000930026 - Ammunition Die-Set JMD-10009
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The process of making a bullet. Made by Frankford Arsenal. 13.5 x 14.5" in curio box frame
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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Framed Cartridge Belt with Bullets, Spencer Rimfire JMD-1001530027 - Framed Cartridge Belt with Bullets, Spencer Rimfire JMD-10015
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Belt full of ammunition. "Unoffical Cartridge Belt, USA prototype. 1866-74." For Spencer Rimfire. Curio box frame. 27.5 x 38"
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for (425.00 + 93.50BP) = 518.50
 
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Framed Military Ammunition Display JMD-1000630028 - Framed Military Ammunition Display JMD-10006
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic! "The Rank and File. Military Ammunition, 1866-1903, field-gallery." Approximately 90 pieces mounted. Nice dispay of the evoluti...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to k*******2 for (1,050.00 + 231.00BP) = 1,281.00
 
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Side-Arm Service Ammo Display JMD-1001030029 - Side-Arm Service Ammo Display JMD-10010
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1866-1918. Many different makers. In 18 x 20" curio box frame.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Two Ammunition Displays JMD-1001130030 - Two Ammunition Displays JMD-10011
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two framed ammo displays. 1) Speer Bullets, 1864-1964. No glass. 11 x 21" 2) Hornady Bullets. Grand Island, Nebraska. 14 x 22" No g...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Winchester Big Game Rifles & Ammunition Poster JMD-1000330031 - Winchester Big Game Rifles & Ammunition Poster JMD-10003
Holabird Western Americana Collections
As originally framed. Possibly post-1930. Sharp colors. 19 x 29" We did not remove from frame.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h********h.. for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
 
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1902 Model US Officers Sword JMD-1238530032 - 1902 Model US Officers Sword JMD-12385
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wolfson Trading Co., NY.; etched blade with military patterns, 33" blade, slight curve, with metal scabbard. JMD Tag: s322
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to a******a for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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African Knife Pair JMD-1234230033 - African Knife Pair JMD-12342
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of African (?) origin knives with hand crafted sheaths.Leather taassel ends, blade length 9". No makers. JMD Tag: s464, s465
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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American Fraternal Swords JMD-1239330034 - American Fraternal Swords JMD-12393
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five different Fraternal swords. Some unmarked. A)Brass scaled pattern handle, made by Henderson Ames, Kalamazoo, Mich, no scabbard; b)no maker, no in
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a******a for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Asian Swords (3) JMD-1218730035 - Asian Swords (3) JMD-12187
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Asian swords with hand carved bone scabbards. While these might be conside may represent something else. Two have small brass hand protection pi
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to c********Z for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Asian Vintage Swords JMD-1231530036 - Asian Vintage Swords JMD-12315
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two vintage Asian origin(?) swords. One with srude reed wrapped scabbard with carved heqad, 23" blade, the other very crude carved wood handle ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******a for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Bayonet Group JMD-1212530037 - Bayonet Group JMD-12125
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different bayonets. A) no maker, possibly Korean war, 6.5" blade, no sheath; b) sesmi-modern, Viet Nam? With sheath; c)wood handle, 16&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********o.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Bayonet Swords JMD-1219630038 - Bayonet Swords JMD-12196
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two bayonet swords, with metal sheaths, identical design, on the top of the blade: "Mre de Ormes de Tulle Novembre 1877", second "Mre...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Bayonets JMD-1219730039 - Bayonets JMD-12197
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Three bayonets with brass handles, all three different, though similar appeaering. A) F S hallmarks, broken blade end; b) no marks, heavy construction
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Central European Swords (2) JMD-1236530040 - Central European Swords (2) JMD-12365
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bavarian sword, "In Treue Fest", no maker, engraved 2 sides (c1930), no scabbard, 33"; second has no maker, slight curve, metal scabb...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to y*****6 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Civil Was, US Military Ohligs Knife JMD-1231330041 - Civil Was, US Military Ohligs Knife JMD-12313
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large military style knive with wood sheath, marked Ohligs, with US eagle and the date 1861. US military style wood handle, heavy duty. SN L261. JMD T
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to a******a for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Early Crossbow  JMD-1067730042 - Early Crossbow JMD-10677
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early european crossbow. Ornate carved Ivory or bone inlays. Trigger mechanism with trigger guard. 22" crossbeam of iron, 28" stock, flip ...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to j******0 for (2,500.00 + 625.00BP) = 3,125.00
 
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Crossbow, 20th Century JMD-1246530043 - Crossbow, 20th Century JMD-12465
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No manufacturer shown, bow 19" across, stock 26" long. "GOK, 1918" on leqther.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Decorative British Sword JMD-1236230044 - Decorative British Sword JMD-12362
Holabird Western Americana Collections
27" small blade, nearly a "foil", brass and inlaid motehr of pearl handle JMD Tag: s303
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to k*********w for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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Early European Swords (2) JMD-1218430045 - Early European Swords (2) JMD-12184
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two early swords of very similar design but different ages. A) Handle with design similar to B) but has a basket, and B) does not. 34" blade wi...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Early US Military Swords JMD-1235330046 - Early US Military Swords JMD-12353
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two swords of indentical design but differing ages. The first has engraving with gold wash highlights. The key insignia is a shield with 13 stars over
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to a******a for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Early Western European Sword JMD-1231230047 - Early Western European Sword JMD-12312
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Contains a house crest within the engraved patterns. More research necessary. Deer horn and brass handle23.5" blade. Appears to easily pre-date...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to j******0 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Eur-Asian Sword Group JMD-1234430048 - Eur-Asian Sword Group JMD-12344
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five large swords of differing designs, possibly from Persia to parts of Asia. Needs inspection. Average blade length 22", four with wood scabb...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Euro-Mediterranean Swords JMD-1218130049 - Euro-Mediterranean Swords JMD-12181
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) no mfg, bone and brass handle, 23" blade Persian-style pattern engraving; B)Egyptian style, brass inlay in blade, 12.5" blade, no mfg.;...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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