January 2018 Auction: Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, Railroad, Mining, Native Americana

Auction Details

Our first auction of 2018 is a special two-day, 1,400+ lot sale with items in more than a dozen collecting categories, including Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Mining, Postcards, Bottles, General Americana, Native Americana, Antique Firearms, Military, Cowboy, and a Bargains & Dealer Specials Section.

*Highlights*

--A rare grouping of 19th century silverware from jewelers on the Comstock Lode, including a never-before-seen M.M. Fredrick silver chalice.

--A stunning California Gold-in-Quartz watch plus other jewelry

--A large General Americana section featuring ephemera from Western states like California, Nevada, Colorado, Montana; large postcard collections from Utah and Washington; and art.

--An assorted Mining section with reference books, lamps, spoons, rare stock certificates, photographs, documents, and ore and fossil specimens

--All sorts of Native Americana including baskets, beadwork, clothing, tools, war clubs, rugs, pottery, and ephemera

--Cowboy collectibles such as art, ephemera, saddles, irons, clothing, and photographs

--A Firearms & Weaponry section featuring rare antique ammunition and knives

--Military collectibles including Civil War documents, photographs, and a rare Ambulance Corps Arm Band

--Coin collecting books, catalogs, US coin sets, US and foreign medals, bank notes/currency, and ingots

--Rare slot machines, gaming chips, and ephemera in our Gaming section

--A fabulous antique Bottle section featuring California Gold Rush Sodas and Nevada Medicines, including examples used in Fred Holabird's bottle books.

--Railroad reference books, padlocks, nails, passes, and other ephemera including train wreck photo collections

--A small but select offering of Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles including 1850s stock certificates

--Collectibles from 8 different World's Fairs & Expositions

--The auction concludes with a large Bargains & Dealer Specials section full of collectibles from many categories including Mining, Railroad, Tokens, & General Americana. These lots are either large groupings or entry-level items, meant to help restock dealer inventories and jumpstart a new generation of collectors!


Full Auction Schedule

Day One, January 20th, 2018 (Lots 1001-1723)

*General Americana (Lots 1001-1377)
*Foreign (Lots 1378-1391)
*Mining (Lots 1392-1578)
*Minerals (Lots1579-1596)
*Art (Lots 1597-1625)
*Native Americana (Lots 1626-1723)

Day Two, January 21st, 2018 (Lots 2001-2726)

*Cowboy (Lots 2001-2054)
*Firearms/Weaponry (Lots 2055-2102)
*Military (Lots 2103-2135)
*Numismatics (Lots 2136-2192)
*Gaming (Lots 2193-2210)
*Tokens (Lots 2211-2232)
*Bottles (Lots 2233-2365)
*Saloon (Lots 2366-2373
*Railroadiana (Lots 2374-2483)
*Wells Fargo (Lots 2484-2489)
*World's Fair & Expositions (Lots 2490-2508)
*Bargains & Dealer Specials (Lots 2509-2726)
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Wagon Photo Collection (10)2024 - Wagon Photo Collection (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes cabinet cards, RPC's, litho postcard and unbacked photos, 1 stereoview. 5 cards have some damage. Date: Location: HWAC# 57228
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Cowboy Kids and Ponies Photos and Postcards (13)2025 - Cowboy Kids and Ponies Photos and Postcards (13)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes original photos, cabinet cards, 1 stereoview and RPC's. Date: c. 1890-1910 Location: HWAC# 57225
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Saddlers Shop RPC2026 - Saddlers Shop RPC
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interior shot of saddlers shop, poor condition. Date: Location: HWAC# 57233
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Rodeo RPC's (10)2027 - Rodeo RPC's (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rodeo action RPC's from photographers Doubleday, Kessner, Bowman and Wiston. Locations include Prineville, Ellensbury, Calgary and Lewiston. Da...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Multiple Cowboy RPC's (6)2028 - Multiple Cowboy RPC's (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPC's with 2 to 4 cowboys, some in woolies. 2 have folds, 1 water stain. Date: Location: HWAC# 57226
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to m**********i for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Cowboy Photos and Postcards (6)2029 - Cowboy Photos and Postcards (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stereoview of a cowboy on a horse on a roundup, RPC's and photos of cowboys with horses. Date: Location: HWAC# 57234
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Cowgirl Photos and RPC's (27)2030 - Cowgirl Photos and RPC's (27)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Women on horses in original photos, litho postcards 1 stereoview and RPC's. 2 cards have corners missing. Date: c. 1890-1910 Location: HWAC...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Outdoor Cowboy Photos2031 - Outdoor Cowboy Photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 photos and RPC's of cowboys in the outdoors. Some on horses. Date: c. 1891-1910 Location: HWAC# 57211
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m**********d for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Buffalo Bill Portrait RPC2032 - Buffalo Bill Portrait RPC
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Iconic Buffalo Bill. Crease on bottom of photo. On back is written March of 1918. Date: Location: HWAC# 54038
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to M********y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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R.T. Frazier Small Saddle Pouch2033 - R.T. Frazier Small Saddle Pouch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a small (8"x 6") saddle pouch made by celebrated saddle maker R.T. Frazier of Pueblo, Colorado. The piece is very old (possibly mi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 260.00
Sold to d******2 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Western Highback Saddle2034 - Western Highback Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circa 1920's, unmarked high back 14" saddle. 3/4 single rig, possibly of Montana origin. damaged, please inspect. Fancy basket weave patter...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Furstnow, Miles City Saddle2035 - Furstnow, Miles City Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic Montana saddle. c1920's, high back cantle. marked on the rear flanges as normal it has a 14" seat. Some worn holes in fleece.. Dat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Al Furstnow Saddlery Embossed Tin Sign, Miles City, Montana2035a - Al Furstnow Saddlery Embossed Tin Sign, Miles City, Montana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Albert Frank Furstnow was born on February 22, 1862 in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin. After discontinuing his connection with the E. Goettlich...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to n********a.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Walker, Visalia Saddle2036 - Walker, Visalia Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
D.E. Walker of Visalia saddle.Marked on back of 14" seat, c 1958.Exceptional Tame Rose stamp pattern throughout. Relined and repaired. Date:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Big Horn Saddle2037 - Big Horn Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern saddle, fine floral stamp patern. This saddle has a 16" seat Date: Location: HWAC# 56450
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Handmade Oxbow Stirrups2038 - Handmade Oxbow Stirrups
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of handmade oxbow stirrups. They are made from iron rings, wrapped in rawhide and laced with leather thongs. they measure seven inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Augusta Mercantile Co. Montana Saddle2039 - Augusta Mercantile Co. Montana Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare, possibly previously unknown Augusta Mercantile saddle from Augusta mercantile in Augusta Montana. MArked in circular pattern on left rear p
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
 
 
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C.H. Campbell & Son Sand Coulee Ranch Broadside2040 - C.H. Campbell & Son Sand Coulee Ranch Broadside
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an advertisement broadside for C.H. Campbell & Son's Sand Coulee Ranch alfalfa. The piece measures 27"x 17" and advertises...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 225.00
Sold to m**********i for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Texas Cowboy Ephemera Collection2041 - Texas Cowboy Ephemera Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cabinet card of a Texas Sheriff in front of courthouse in Llano County c. 1890's, RPC of Texas cowboys and cattle, RPC of cattle and cowboys 190...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Oklahoma Cowboy Photo Collection2042 - Oklahoma Cowboy Photo Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cabinet card of a cowboy in chaps with a group of of people-writing on back "Some of my dad's people attending to a sick horse about 1890&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two CDVs of Oregon Cowboys2043 - Two CDVs of Oregon Cowboys
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CDV photos of an Oregon cowboy dated 1884 & 1885: 1) a studio photo by Thwaites of Portland. 2) The same man with a horse, CDV made by Villier *...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Vequero Style Pants2044 - Vequero Style Pants
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of men's Vaquero style pants, buttons appear to be CW, but material more like 1880's came out of Laredo Texas, in the early 1990's....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to w*******s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Western, Cowboy and Indian Photo Collection2045 - Western, Cowboy and Indian Photo Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Montana CDV of ranching family and cowboys, Greeley, CO Sheriff list of fees for services 1894, 1906 Murchie Extension Gold Mining Certificate u/i, ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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The Ranch Boys Autograph Trio2046 - The Ranch Boys Autograph Trio
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three autographs from The Ranch Boys on 2" x 2.75" paper slips affixed to an autograph book page. Jack Ross, Joe "Curley" Bradle...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Horse Shoers Kit2047 - Horse Shoers Kit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portable farrier kit. Contained in large black box, 26 x 6.5 x 11". Contains chaps, hoof trimmers, hasps, files, stamping devices, small anvila...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hair on Cowhide2048 - Hair on Cowhide
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an 80"x 60" hair on cowhide. It has some wear, with small bald spots and holes, but generally a decent sample. Date: Location:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Stirrup Trio2049 - Stirrup Trio
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a trio of used stirrups, none matching. Two are wrapped, one bare. These would be great for a spare, or to decorate the barn. Date: Locatio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to v********d.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Buffalo Bill Show Worker Diary Pages, 18742050 - Buffalo Bill Show Worker Diary Pages, 1874
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 2 page, handwritten diary of a scout that was performing in the Buffalo Bill show. It was written January 1, 1874 & explains that the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*****9 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2051 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot withdrawn
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Vintage Western Buckskin Jacket2052 - Vintage Western Buckskin Jacket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage buck skin jacket with leather fringes and 3 buttons. Signs of water staining on left sleeve and overall signs of being worn. Custom made by M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Studio Cowboy Photo Postcards (4)2053 - Studio Cowboy Photo Postcards (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 cowboys in woolies, 1 in chaps. Date: Location: HWAC# 57210
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Beurmann Steel Spurs2054 - Beurmann Steel Spurs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beurmann steel spurs with newer tooled leather straps. Probably early 20th Century. Date: Location: HWAC# 45619
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********r.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Federal Cartridge Corp. 12 gauge shotgun shells2055 - Federal Cartridge Corp. 12 gauge shotgun shells
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The beautiful condition box of Federal 12 ga. shotgun shells depicts the famous mallard duck in flight on a green background. A box of 25 shells brags
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45.00 - 85.00
Sold to R********9 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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.32 Short Colt Black powder cartridges made by Dominion Cart.2056 - .32 Short Colt Black powder cartridges made by Dominion Cart.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This beautiful box of 50 count .32 Short Colt black powder (center fire) cartridges was made by Dominion Cartridge Co. limited Montreal, Canada. It is
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
 
 
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.32 long rifle cartridges by Winchester2057 - .32 long rifle cartridges by Winchester
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This box of .32 caliber long is 50 count .32 caliber rim-fire is a two piece lift off top. The orange label depicts a rim-fire cartridge with the hea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 170.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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.45 caliber M1911 Pistol cartridges2058 - .45 caliber M1911 Pistol cartridges
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This box of .45 cal. pistol ball ammunition is a brown box of 20 rounds from either WW II or the Korean War. It is marked "caliber 45 M1911 amm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 85.00 - 125.00
 
 
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.45 caliber M1911 Pistol cartridges2059 - .45 caliber M1911 Pistol cartridges
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This box of .45 cal. pistol ball ammunition is a brown box of 20 rounds from either WW II or the Korean War. It is marked "caliber 45 M1911 amm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 85.00 - 125.00
 
 
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.32 caliber short rim-fire cartridges by Western Cartridge Co.2060 - .32 caliber short rim-fire cartridges by Western Cartridge Co.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This box of 50 count .32 short rim-fire cartridges is displayed in a blue and yellow label. The .32 short is advertised as "non-corrosive-smoke...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 165.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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20 gauge Remington Nitro Express Kleanbore shotgun shells2061 - 20 gauge Remington Nitro Express Kleanbore shotgun shells
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This box of Remington 20 gauge shotgun shells is marked "Kleanbore Nitro Express shot shells Extra Long Range" and "Wetproof". T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 65.00 - 100.00
Sold to R********9 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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.38 Short Rim-Fire by Winchester2062 - .38 Short Rim-Fire by Winchester
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This box of sealed .38 short rim-fire cartridges manufactured by Winchester. The green box label reads: "50 count No. 38 short rifle cartridge...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to B***o for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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10 rounds of 11.43 Egyptian ammunition2063 - 10 rounds of 11.43 Egyptian ammunition
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of 10 rounds of loose 11.43 (.45 caliber) Egyptian ammunition is vintage to the 19th century cartridge firearm. It was used in rifles
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 125.00
 
 
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.32 caliber short cartridges made by Winchester2064 - .32 caliber short cartridges made by Winchester
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful opened box of .32 short 50 count metallic cartridges Manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven, Conn. U.S.A. Tra
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Start Price : 115.00 | Estimate : 230.00 - 300.00
 
 
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UMC .25-25 Stevens rifle cartridges2065 - UMC .25-25 Stevens rifle cartridges
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful two piece picture box 20 count .25-25 Stevens rifle cartridges. The condition is near new with a green label. The label reads &q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 145.00 | Estimate : 285.00 - 350.00
 
 
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.32 long rim-fire by CBC2066 - .32 long rim-fire by CBC
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a box of 32 caliber rim-fire cartridges a 50 count of smokeless cartridges for Navy Arms by CBC of Brazil. The box is a single piece of light
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 175.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Remington Kleanbore .32 short rim fire cartridges2067 - Remington Kleanbore .32 short rim fire cartridges
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a box of 50 .32 short rim-fire cartridges. A green and red label box marked "Remington Kleanbore Dupont. A one piece box with the slide...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
 
 
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.32 caliber Colt Police Positive ammunition2068 - .32 caliber Colt Police Positive ammunition
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a box of 50 count .32 Colt caliber cartridges made by Remington UMC in the original green label slide-out box. This ammo. fits Colt Police Pos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 200.00
Sold to O**********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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.351 caliber Western center Fire cartridges2069 - .351 caliber Western center Fire cartridges
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a box of 50 count .351 caliber cartridges for the Winchester model 1907 Self Loading Rifle. A rare box of ammo for a rare firearm; this box i
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
 
 
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.32 long rim-fire cartridge by Winchester2070 - .32 long rim-fire cartridge by Winchester
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a box of Winchester .32 caliber long rim-fire cartridges in the red and yellow label. It is marked "Winchester" over the large &qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 165.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Winchester .38 caliber Smith & Wesson smokeless rim-fire2071 - Winchester .38 caliber Smith & Wesson smokeless rim-fire
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a one piece box of 50 cartridges for the .38 caliber Smith & Wesson, Harrington & Richards, and the Hopkins & Allen revolvers. T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 190.00 - 250.00
Sold to d******c for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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.32 caliber Remington UMC central fire smokeless cartridges2072 - .32 caliber Remington UMC central fire smokeless cartridges
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a two piece box of .32-20 50 count central fire cartridges. These bullets were made for the 32 Winchester, Marlin & Remington arms chamb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 275.00 - 350.00
 
 
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