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October 2017 Premier Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

Auction Details

This 5-day sale features 2,900 lots in multiple collecting categories including Mining, Minerals, Native Americana, Bottles, Gaming, Cowboy, Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Postal History & Philatelic, Firearms & Military, and General Americana.

Highlights include:

*Gold, gold & silver ore, & choice mineral specimens from around the world

*a wide variety of mining collectibles including artifacts, stock certificates, photographs, and ephemera

*choice Native Americana from a prominent collection including Western baskets, projectile points, Navajo Pottery, jewelry, a Kachina Collection, and a Pacific NW bone, ivory & carved stone collection

*Bottles and antique glass including the Shamberger Saratoga Mineral Water Collection, Saloon back bar bottles, Western sodas and whiskies, Nevada embossed bottles, and an Insulator Collection

*Cowboy collectibles including a branding iron collection and cowboy postcards

*Tokens & Medals including Tombstone, Arizona, Alaska, California, Nevada Tokens & key tags, Fort tokens, So-Called Dollar collection feat. Bryan Money, Encased Cents, and US & Mining Medals

*Numismatics including Colorado silver coinage (a new discovery), Salt Lake City National Bank Note Collection, Nevada National Bank Notes, Assay incl. a rare assayer ingot and & Comstock assay documents

*Railroad stocks, bonds, keys, locks, and reference libraries

*Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles incl. a rare Wells Fargo gold medal

*Postal history including first flights, first day covers, and revenue stamped documents

*A selection of antique firearms and swords

*Political collectibles feat. a Theodore Roosevelt button collection

*General Americana with strong Colorado, Montana, and Nevada sections including Shamberger Photograph Collection of Nevada Mining Camps and a large selection of Colorado stereoviews

*A special Dealer Section featuring large lots of mining, railroad, & other stocks, bonds, and postcards

                                          Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, October 19, 2017 (Lots 1000-1666)
            Minerals (1000-1179)
                        Gold (1000-1013)
                        Ore, Gem, & Mineral Specimens  (1014-1179)
 
            Mining (1180-1666)
                        Candlesticks (1180-1188)
                        Explosives (1189-1198)
                        Mine Lighting (Carbide, Oil, Safety) (1199-1216)
                        Hard Goods (1217-1224)
                        Books (1225-1259)
                        Stocks, Checks, & Other Ephemera  (1260-1666)
 
 
Day 2, Friday, October 20, 2017 (Lots 2000-2576)
            Native Americana (2000-2268)
                        Southwest
                                    Art (2000-2026)
                                    Baskets (2027-2037)
                                    Beadwork (2038-2056)
                                    Moccasins (2057-2064)
                                    Rugs & Jewelry (2065-2071)
                                    Kachinas (2072-2099)
                                    Pottery (2100-2170)
                                    Tools & Other (2171-2181)
                        Northwest
                                    Animal tools/art (2182-2189)
                                    Clothing & Moccasins (2190-2197)
                                    Ivory Art & Tools (2198-2211)
                                    Sculptures (2212-2226)
                                    Tools & Other (2227-2232)
                        Nat. Amer. Books (2233-2268)
 
            Bottles & Glass (2269-2498)
                        Bitters, Poisons, Medicines (2269-2299)
                        Mineral Water (2300-2361)
                        Soda (2362-2412)
                        Whiskey (2413-2452)
                        Beer & Other (2453-2477)
                        Insulators (2478-2498)
 
            Gaming (2499-2521)
 
            Cowboy (2522-2576)
                        Branding Irons (2522-2540)
                        Cowboy Ephemera (2541-2576)
 
 
Day 3, Saturday, October 21, 2017 (Lots 3000-3610)
            Tokens (Geographic Sort) (3000-3068)
 
            Numismatics (3069-3281)
                        So-Called Dollars (3069-3136)
                                    Bryan Money (3069-3099)
                                    Other (3100-3136)
                        Medals (3137-3181)
                        Coins (3182-3202)
                        Encased Cents (3203-3216)
                        Currency (3217-3245)
                        Scrip & Ephemera (3246-3256)
                        Ingots & Assay (3257-3281)
           
            Railroad & Express (3282-3445)
                        Books (3282-3304)
                        Locks & Keys (3305-3317)
                        Stocks, Bonds, & Ephemera  (3318-3425)
                        Wells Fargo & Other Express (3426-3445)
 
            Postal History & Philatelic (3446-3526)
                        First Day & First Flight (3446-3475)
                        Military (3476-3486)
                        Geographic Sort (3487-3510)
                        Stamps & Revenue (3511-3526)
           
            Firearms, Weaponry, & Military Collectibles (3527-3610)
                        Civil War (3527-3546)
                        Other Military (3547-3556)
                        Firearms, Holsters, & Ephemera (3557-3568)
                        Knives & Swords (3569-3610)
 
 
Day 4, Sunday, October 22, 2017 (Lots 4000-4624)
            Political incl. Theodore Roosevelt Collection (4000-4022)
           
            General Americana
                        (Geographic Sort) (4023-4497)
                        Art (4498-4511)
                        Books (4512-4529)
                        Miscellaneous Americana incl. Hard Goods, Jewelry, & Ephemera (4530-4595)
                        World Collectibles (4596-4624)
 
           
Day 5, Monday, October 23, 2017 (Lots 5000-5415)
            Dealer Specials
                        Misc. Americana & Ephemera (5000-5017)
                        Stock Certificates & Bonds: Mining, Railroad, & Other (5018-5415)
 

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight
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Two Colt Firearms Billheads3558 - Two Colt Firearms Billheads
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two billheads from Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Co. to Bonebrake Hardware Co. of El Reno, Oklahoma for 25 Cal. Automatic Pistols. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Antique Leather Rifle Scabbard3559 - Antique Leather Rifle Scabbard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This leather rifle scabbard is 32 in. overall length and would fit a lever action rifle such as a Winchester. It appears to be vintage 1880's wt...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Browning Co. Leather Scabbard3560 - Browning Co. Leather Scabbard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This leather scabbard is 7" x 31". It has brass appearing hardware attaching 4 tabs and a leather strap and buckle. Stamped pattern on t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******2 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Buscadero Gun Rig Holster3561 - Buscadero Gun Rig Holster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Buscadero gun holster is extra heavy black gun leather with a steel liner for quick draw to fit a single action Colt with a 7 1/2 in. barrel. The
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n********w.. for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Colt Holster3562 - Colt Holster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather holster for a Colt single action army pistol. Very old, silver dots and silver concho, 10 x 6 1/2 inches. City: State:
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Chatham Arms 12 gauge SxS Shotgun3563 - Chatham Arms 12 gauge SxS Shotgun
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This 12 ga. Side by Side shotgun was built by Crescent Arms of Norwich, Conn. for Chatham Arms, Co. S/N 75XX. The barrels are 29 1/2 in. long and ma
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********r.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Korinsky German Drilling shotgun/rifle 16 gauge SXS and 8X57 cal.3564 - Korinsky German Drilling shotgun/rifle 16 gauge SXS and 8X57 cal.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This German Drilling shotgun/rifle is 42 1/2 in. overall length with 26 5/8 in. barrels. It is bored 16 gauge with an under rifle at 9 mm X 57 mm cal;
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to p******a for (1,250.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,550.00
 
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L.C. Smith 20 Gauge Shotgun SXS3565 - L.C. Smith 20 Gauge Shotgun SXS
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a wonderful and rare 20 ga. L.C. Smith field grade shotgun. It was built in 1924 according to factory records. It is a fine specimen of the L.
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Replica Colt 1851 Navy3566 - Replica Colt 1851 Navy
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This replica Colt Navy in .36 cal. is in fine condition and appears to be un-fired. This is an early reproduction (1960's-1970's manufacture...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to r******c for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Unmarked Lefaucheux 6 shot .32 cal. Pistol3567 - Unmarked Lefaucheux 6 shot .32 cal. Pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This pocket pistol is a 6 shot .32 cal. pin-fire revolver with a 3 1/4 in. barrel. It is believed to be a Lefaucheux Belgian/French made revolver dati
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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American Bulldog .38 Saturday Night Special3567a - American Bulldog .38 Saturday Night Special
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Bulldog 5 shot .38 caliber pistol. (Saturday Night Special) Double action/ single action 5 shot revolver. 2" Barrel. Beautiful hard ru...
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 170.00 - 265.00
 
 
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6 Assorted Decorative Cannons3568 - 6 Assorted Decorative Cannons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ranging in size from 3 to 7 inches long are 4 metal cannons with metal carriages. There is a 6.75" long metal Gatling Gun with moving handle...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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"Marble's" Knife and Sheath3569 - "Marble's" Knife and Sheath
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8.75" long Marble's knife with wrapped handle and leather sheath with belt loop. GLADSTONE / MICH. U. S. A. Some oxidation on blade. ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to 7*****w for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Duel Knives in Wooden Handles3570 - Duel Knives in Wooden Handles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This modern piece has carved wooden handle and gold colored accents. The knife blades have Asian writing and design. Overall length is 15.25"...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Antique Knife/Dagger3571 - Antique Knife/Dagger
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bone carvings of Christ, Mary and Death on the pommel, the sheath is four inches long, with brass fittings at both ends, worn leather. The knife has a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Ancient Indian Mughal sword3572 - Ancient Indian Mughal sword
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This solid cast saber is a 32 1/4 in. (82 cm) overall length sword. The edge is real and ground by hand. This sword is very plain without any ornament
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to j******0 for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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17th C. Renaissance Period Replica Sword with Scabbard3573 - 17th C. Renaissance Period Replica Sword with Scabbard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a replica Renaissance period 17th C.rapier sword. The overall length is 44 in. while the blade in 36 in. It is marked "K" inside a...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Antique Theatrical Sword, Possibly 19th Century3574 - Antique Theatrical Sword, Possibly 19th Century
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This theatrical sword is 34 1/2 in. overall length. It has an acid etched blade with heavy patination, a brass guard and pommel and a wood handle. Th
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bayonet Model 1877 St. Etienne3575 - Bayonet Model 1877 St. Etienne
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a model 1877 St. Etienne bayonet with scabbard. It fits a model 1874 French Gras rifle. The overall length is 25 1/2 in. long with a wood gri
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Replica Chinese Jian Sword3576 - Replica Chinese Jian Sword
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a replica Chinese jian sword. It is 32 in. overall length with the blade at 25 in. The steel is un-sharpened. The scabbard is of an imitation
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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