Pioneers & Patriots Auction: Americana, Militaria, Mining, & More (2025 March)

Auction Details

AUCTION SCHEDULE

Day 1, March 1st, 2025 LIVE SESSION (Lots 1000-1526)
General Americana (1000-1260)
Geo. Sort
Misc. Categories incl. Sports, Cameras, Books, Toys
Minerals & Mining (1261-1459)
Gold & Nevada Turquoise
Mining Ephemera
Stocks (1460-1526)
Mining
Transportation
Misc. incl. Express

Day 2, March 2nd, 2025 LIVE SESSION (Lots 2000-2478)
Philatelic feat. Art Noveau (2000-2114)
Art feat. Ansel Adams & Salvador Dali (2115-2159)
Native Americana (2160-2200)
Cowboy & Wild West feat. Custer & Famous Outlaws. (2201-2233)
Political (US & Foreign) feat. Pancho Villa (2234-2295)
Militaria & Weaponry feat. Civil War (2296-2433)
Numismatics (2434-2478)

Day 3, March 3rd, 2025 TIMED SESSION (Lots 3000-3702)
Turquoise (3000-3043)
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (3044-3070)
Numismatics (3071-3112)
General Americana (3113-3222)
Stocks & Bonds (3223-3702)
Mining
Oil
Transportation (Railroad, Steamer, Auto, Air)
Miscellaneous Categories
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Imperial Folders (3) [193371]2374Imperial Folders (3) [193371]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has three Imperial folding knives; two are still in the cosmoline the third is un mother of pearl scales, used, with a factory edge. Please s
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Buck Knife Muskrat 313  [183311]2375Buck Knife Muskrat 313 [183311]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Buck knife is the Muskrat model #313 with original box. The scales are black with the Buck trademark oval. One blade is drop point while the oth
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Camillus Prototype Trapper Model C.1990 [194219]2376Camillus Prototype Trapper Model C.1990 [194219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a prototype model 716 trapper from Camillus with dual lock back mechanisms. This one was made available to the ABC (American Blade Collectors)
Estimate : 360.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Camillus MC1 Military Assisted Opening Knife Orange Delrin  [194230]2377Camillus MC1 Military Assisted Opening Knife Orange Delrin [194230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group has two Camillus assisted opening knives that were issued to military personnel specifically to pilots and paratroopers, as well as the NAS
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Camillus MC1 Military Assisted Opening Knife  [194231]2378Camillus MC1 Military Assisted Opening Knife [194231]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Camillus assisted opening knife; originally issued to military personnel, specifically to pilots and paratroopers, as well as the NASA progr
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
Challenge Knife Co. Coke Bottle Large Frame Folder [194222]2379Challenge Knife Co. Coke Bottle Large Frame Folder [194222]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This large folding knife was made by Challenge Knife Co. of Bridgeport, Conn. (1891-1928). It has the moniker "coke bottle" shape. However...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******1 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
D'Alton Holder Custom Dagger with Bianchi Holster [193360]2380D'Alton Holder Custom Dagger with Bianchi Holster [193360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This custom made knife was made by D'Alton Holder (1940-2022); past president of the Knife Maker's Guild and a Knife Maker's Hall of Fa...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
Fixed Guard Folding Knives (5) [193369]2381Fixed Guard Folding Knives (5) [193369]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are five folding knives with fixed guards in this lot. There are three Colonial fish-tail folders in like new condition. 4 in. closed and 7.25
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Folding Knife collection (6) [193359]2382Folding Knife collection (6) [193359]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot holds six folders all are unmarked as to the manufacturers. One folder with guard is made in Italy with black scales and a lock-back action.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
George Schrade Automatic Safety Knife C. 1940's  [183325]2383George Schrade Automatic Safety Knife C. 1940's [183325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This double blade auto. knife has push button releases and a locking slide for each blade. In cream celluloid scales. The knife comes with a box and i
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
Gerber Folder, Fillet Knife and Sharpening Stone [194223]2384Gerber Folder, Fillet Knife and Sharpening Stone [194223]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Gerber folder Fist Folding Hunter with armorhide grips and a sheath, a Gerber Muskie fillet knife with armorhide grips and a leather sheath
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Gerber Mk2 Survival Knife with Sheath and Shipping Box [194217]2385Gerber Mk2 Survival Knife with Sheath and Shipping Box [194217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Gerber Mk2 Survival knife with a serrated edge S/N 063979. New in the box including sheath. C. 1978. Please see photo for details. ^ Date:
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***5 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
Gerber Patriot and Mk2 Survival Knives (2) [194213]2386Gerber Patriot and Mk2 Survival Knives (2) [194213]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Gerber Patriot knife is lightly used complete with a clever break away sheath at 11. in overall length with a lanyard stud at the pommel. The fini
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
Gurkha Knife, Bowie Knife Grab Bag [161256]2387Gurkha Knife, Bowie Knife Grab Bag [161256]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has a Gurkha knife with sheath at 14.5 in. and a 10 in. blade. It has light engraving near the guard both sides, and horn grips. Country of o
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
JDL Kydex Knife and Sheath [194241]2388JDL Kydex Knife and Sheath [194241]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This tactical hunting knife is 10.25 in. overall length with a 5.5 in. straight blade and molded-in plastic grip. The JDL marked hard rubber sheath is
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Jim Sornberger Nessmuk Sheath Knife Giraffe Bone Scales [193379]2389Jim Sornberger Nessmuk Sheath Knife Giraffe Bone Scales [193379]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Jim Sornberger sheath knife with giraffe bone scales at 9.25 in. overall length with a 4.75 in. Nessmuk blade. The bone is secured with four
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k*****f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
Ka-Bar and Star Swing Guard lockback Knives (3) [193370]2390Ka-Bar and Star Swing Guard lockback Knives (3) [193370]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are three knives in this lot. A Ka-Bar folder with a swing guard on a factory edge never used model 1173, 4.25 n. closed 7.5 in. open; and a Sta
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Ka-Bar Union Cutlery Sheath Knife  [194229]2391Ka-Bar Union Cutlery Sheath Knife [194229]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This KA-Bar Union Cutlery sheath knife is marked: "KA BAR/Pat. Aug X, 1926" on the ricasso. The reverse side is "Union Cutlery Co./Ol...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Kissing Crane Folder Knives KC-47 and KC 48 (2) [193368]2392Kissing Crane Folder Knives KC-47 and KC 48 (2) [193368]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are two Kissing Crane folding knives in this lot. One has nickel bolsters with oversized stag bone scales. The scales are deliberately left prou
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Landers Frary & Clark Etna Works Butter Knives Mother of Pearl (2) [194224]2393Landers Frary & Clark Etna Works Butter Knives Mother of Pearl (2) [194224]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are two butter knives marked "Landers Frary & Clark / Etna Works" with real mother of pearl handles. Monogrammed handles "A...
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to w**********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Liberty and Union Lockback by United Samuel C. Wragg Replica Knife UC461 [193365]2394Liberty and Union Lockback by United Samuel C. Wragg Replica Knife UC461 [193365]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Liberty and Union lockback celebrating the Civil War maker Samuel Wragg knifemaker. This 1980s version is a UC 461 with nickel silver bolste
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
Liberty and Union Lockback from Parker Cutlery  [193364]2395Liberty and Union Lockback from Parker Cutlery [193364]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a "Liberty and Union" lockback knife from Parker Cutlery. In like new condition without a box. At 5.75 in. closed and 10.25 in. op...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
Marble's Gladstone Hunter Knife with Sheath [194232]2396Marble's Gladstone Hunter Knife with Sheath [194232]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Marble's hunting knife has a wide fuller on both sides, a brass guard, two piece stag antler grips with a round antler pommel. Overall leng...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
Marble's Swing Guard Safety Folder [194239]2397Marble's Swing Guard Safety Folder [194239]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Marble's swing guard Safety folding knife is 4 in. closed, 9.75 in. open with a 4 in. clip point blade. The scales are real stag in nickel ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
Marble's Swing Guard Safety Large Frame Folder [194240]2398Marble's Swing Guard Safety Large Frame Folder [194240]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Marble's swing guard Safety folding knife is 4.375 in. closed, 11 in. fully opened with a 4.875 in. clip point blade. The scales are jigged...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
Miller Bros. Rope Knife with Cleaver Blade [194238]2399Miller Bros. Rope Knife with Cleaver Blade [194238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This folding knife is marked "xxxLER/ BROS" (Miller Bros) on the ricossa barely visible on a cleaver blade; known as a "rope knife&qu...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
D.L. Novak Custom Skinning Knife 1993 [194242]2400D.L. Novak Custom Skinning Knife 1993 [194242]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This custom skinner was made by D.L. Novak of Clarkson, Nebraska in 1992. Marked #73 it is 9.5 in. overall length with a 5 in nessmuk blade, and 4.5 i
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
Remington and Case Large Folders (6) [194215]2401Remington and Case Large Folders (6) [194215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot holds six large frame folding knives. 1) Ka Bar folding knife with a clip point blade and a second blade is a fork; 5.5 in. closed and 10 in.
Estimate : 660.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
Remington Bullet Knives (3) [183323]2402Remington Bullet Knives (3) [183323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has three bullet knives by Remington; R1128 Trapper model green box walnut scales NIB condition 4.5 in.; R 1173 Baby Bullet knives (2) NIB co
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to w**********e for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
Remington Silver Bullet Trapper Knives Brick of Six (6) [194212]2403Remington Silver Bullet Trapper Knives Brick of Six (6) [194212]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a factory box of six Remington Silver Bullet Trapper knives in their original boxes. A brick of six model R1128 SB limited edition of 5000 ne
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to w**********e for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
Remington/UMC RH-30 Hunting Knife 5 3/4 with Sheath  [194234]2404Remington/UMC RH-30 Hunting Knife 5 3/4 with Sheath [194234]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Remington RH30 5 3/4 in. blade hunting knife. The knife is 10 in. overall length, with a 5.625 in. blade, 4.25 in. jigged bone scales held w
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
Remington RH30 Hunting Knife 5 3/4 with Sheath [194235]2405Remington RH30 Hunting Knife 5 3/4 with Sheath [194235]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Remington RH30 5 3/4 in. blade hunting knife. The knife is 10 in. overall length, with a 5.625 in. blade, 4.25 in. red jigged bone scales he
Estimate : 260.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Remington Hunter RH30 and Skinner Knife RH405 (2) [194237]2406Remington Hunter RH30 and Skinner Knife RH405 (2) [194237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group holds two Remington knives; an RH30 hunter knife at 5 3/4 in. and an RH405 skinner knife. The RH30 is solid however the blade has been shar
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
S + W Custom Fixed Blade Knife [193361]2407S + W Custom Fixed Blade Knife [193361]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This fixed blade hunter knife is 9.25 in. overall length with as 4.5 in. clip point blade. "S+W" etched on the ricossa. A custom knife wit...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******n for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
Sheffield Folding Knives (6) [187084]2408Sheffield Folding Knives (6) [187084]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot holds six Sheffield folding knives. Five carry white mother of pearl scales; one has silver tone metal scales. All are from 1.75 in. folded t
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
SOG Folding knife Seki Japan [191769]2409SOG Folding knife Seki Japan [191769]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an original SOG lockback folding knife. Marked Seki Japan on the ricasso with a checkered rubber scales and lanyard hole. Carry worn grips lig
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******n for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
Survival Push Knives by Choate and Valor (4)  [193362]2410Survival Push Knives by Choate and Valor (4) [193362]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has four survival push knives; two from Choate that are fiberglass reinforced resin, a "letter opener" and one push blade, in oli...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Taylor Eye Witness Dagger Blade Knife c. 1940's  [194233]2411Taylor Eye Witness Dagger Blade Knife c. 1940's [194233]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This dagger is marker: "Eye (logo) Taylor/ Witness Sheffield/ England". It is 11.25 in. overall length with a 6.875 in. dagger blade, and ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
U.S. Army folding Knives Camillus Imperial (2) [193356]2412U.S. Army folding Knives Camillus Imperial (2) [193356]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are two US army folding knives; one Camillus (1966) the other one is an Imperial (1974). The Camillus in in very good condition while the Imperi
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
US M3 Fighting Knife with Viner Sheath dated 1943  [191767]2413US M3 Fighting Knife with Viner Sheath dated 1943 [191767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This US issue M3 fighting knife is 11.5 in. with 8 cut rings in the handle. It is etched with the owner's name" G.P. Franklin U.S.A./ 437 M...
Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,400.00
William Rodgers I Cut My Way Dagger Blade Knife WW2 with Sheath [194218]2414William Rodgers I Cut My Way Dagger Blade Knife WW2 with Sheath [194218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This knife is a William Rodgers dagger blade knife WW2 vintage. It is 10 in. overall length with a 4.5 in. stacked leather grip and a button top pomm
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
William Rogers Sheath knife or Letter Opener [193366]2415William Rogers Sheath knife or Letter Opener [193366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
William Rogers had a long history with regards to knife making in the UK. His work may be carried on with this one marked "I cut my way" e...
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
WW2 Legitimus Collins & Co. and Corneta Centroamericano Machetes (2) [193378]2416WW2 Legitimus Collins & Co. and Corneta Centroamericano Machetes (2) [193378]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A WW2 legitimus Collins & Co. 29 in. machete with a four rivet bakelite grip with leather scabbard in very good condition. The logo is an arm, h...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
WW2 Navy Pilot Survival Knife Colonial Rhode Island Folder and Map of France [193355]2417WW2 Navy Pilot Survival Knife Colonial Rhode Island Folder and Map of France [193355]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a massive folder knife issued to US Navy Pilots during WW2. This one is in like new condition with the factory grind on the edge along with th
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Miniature Sword Letter Openers (2) [193367]2418Miniature Sword Letter Openers (2) [193367]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group has two letter openers in miniature swords. One is 10 in. the other is nickeled at 6.75 in. No makers marks, beautiful craftsmanship. Pleas
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Reproduction Egyptian Sword  [193373]2419Reproduction Egyptian Sword [193373]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This well made sword is an Egyptian reproduction at 32 in. A brass/bronze combination in materials and weighs-in at 5 lbs. with a griffon-like creatur
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Miscellaneous Knives  [193372]2420Miscellaneous Knives [193372]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are over twelve knives in this lot including folders, sheath knives, a British army spoon/knife/fork combination tool, etc. Please see photo for
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
Headhunter's Knife Indonesia or Mandau-Borneo [177753]2421Headhunter's Knife Indonesia or Mandau-Borneo [177753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This mandua or knife is built in the traditional form as used by headhunters in Borneo. The knife is 25 in. overall length with a 20 in. blade and two
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
French Chessepot Bayonet M 1866 [193375]2422French Chessepot Bayonet M 1866 [193375]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Chessepot bayonet was made for the M1866 French rifle and measures 27.75 in. overall length and the blade is 22.5 in. with a brass grip. Marked o
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
WW1 French Lebel Model 1886 Bayonet [193374]2423WW1 French Lebel Model 1886 Bayonet [193374]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bayonet was issued during WW1 to French troops. It fit the model 1886 Lebel rifle. This one has a silver alloy grip with an overall length of 25
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to w**********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00