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

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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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Tuskegee Airman Sgt. James A. Thompson Photo Archive 1945 [187128]2351 - Tuskegee Airman Sgt. James A. Thompson Photo Archive 1945 [187128]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sgt. James Thompson graduated from the Tuskegee Army Flying School in group G, 1945. The Tuskegee Flying School was filled with Negro pilots and supp
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Start Price : 2,100.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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US Army Military Police Map of Dachau Prison, Dachau Prison Memorial Catalog c. 1945, 1978, 1980 [192352 - US Army Military Police Map of Dachau Prison, Dachau Prison Memorial Catalog c. 1945, 1978, 1980 [19
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are three elements to this lot: the Military Police map of the Dachau prison camp, the Dachau museum catalog at pp. 226, and "After the B...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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USS Independence Mock Document, 1943 [189441]2353 - USS Independence Mock Document, 1943 [189441]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusual mock document from USS Independence, issued when a new seaman crosses the equator for the first time on the ship. Signed by Davey Jones and
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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WW2 Operation Torch Badge 1942 [183308]2354 - WW2 Operation Torch Badge 1942 [183308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This badge is to commemorate the Invasion of North Africa by Allied forces. Dated 8 November, 1942 with the American and British flags. Unrestored co
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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OSS Operation Cornflakes Propaganda Mailed with Fake Postage Stamps [193376]2355 - OSS Operation Cornflakes Propaganda Mailed with Fake Postage Stamps [193376]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The American OSS (the Office of Strategic Services) was tasked with spreading anti-Nazi propaganda inside Germany with the assistance from the German
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 2*****s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Aviation Manuscript With Detailed Drawings  1924 [186350]2356 - Aviation Manuscript With Detailed Drawings 1924 [186350]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aviation manuscript with detailed mechanical drawings, The book is from the Royal Air Force and was written during 1924. It's in pretty decent c...
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Across America, Rusling, 1875 [181941]2357 - Across America, Rusling, 1875 [181941]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Across America: or, The Great West and the Pacific Coast. James F. Rusling, Brevet Brigadier-General, U.S. V. First edition, 1875. Signed by author.
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Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Air Currents Magazine, 1918, Rare2358 - Air Currents Magazine, 1918, Rare
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare November, 1918 Air Currents magazine. Early US military and flying related articles, comics, Sacramento ads and photos. Some staining, please ins
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d******1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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US Cavalry Rock Island Arsenal Spurs 1905 [161279]2359 - US Cavalry Rock Island Arsenal Spurs 1905 [161279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a set of spurs marked R.I.A. 1905 (Rock Island Arsenal) with original black leather straps. One spur has an inspector's mark OHP. In ver...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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US Military Commendation Medals (10) [185007]2360 - US Military Commendation Medals (10) [185007]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Military buttons, badges and ribbons from various branches of the military. including the Army Air Force and the US Army. Three of them have attached
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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USN Boy's Military Tie & Kerchief Set2361 - USN Boy's Military Tie & Kerchief Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matched set boy's military. Comes with tie and neckerchief, "My Uncle is in the U.S.N. Navy." Burgundy color, anchor and chain logos. ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Israeli Gas Masks w/Filters Model 4A1 (3) [173602]2362 - Israeli Gas Masks w/Filters Model 4A1 (3) [173602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 gas masks (each come with NATO filter) plus 3x additional replacement filters, for a total of 6 filters. All unused, unopened. Includes 2x Sw
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Denver Mirror, Bowie Knife Article, 1875 [193871]2363 - Denver Mirror, Bowie Knife Article, 1875 [193871]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
May 30, 1875, scarce Denver Mirror with a back page heading, "Col. James Bowie" with a 1/4 column of text with an anecdote of Jim Bowie an...
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Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Alfred Field & Co. Bowie Knife Sheffield [194228]2364 - Alfred Field & Co. Bowie Knife Sheffield [194228]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Bowie knife was made by Alfred Field of Sheffield England. It is 8.375 in. overall length, 4.5 in. stag handles, 4.5 in clip point blade. The sta
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*******s for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Christopher Johnson Bowie Knife with Sheath  [194227]2365 - Christopher Johnson Bowie Knife with Sheath [194227]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Bowie knife was made by "Christopher Johnson & Co,/ Western Works Sheffield" marked on the blade with no country listed. The knif...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Wostenholm & Son Washington Works Bowie Knife with Sheath 1848-1870's [193357]2366 - Wostenholm & Son Washington Works Bowie Knife with Sheath 1848-1870's [193357]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a George Wostenholm & Son bowie Knife. It is marked "I*XL" on the ricossa and "G. Wostenholm & Son/ Washington Works/...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Joseph Allen & Sons Bowie Knife  [194236]2367 - Joseph Allen & Sons Bowie Knife [194236]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Bowie knife was made by "Joseph/ Allen & Sons/ Sheffield/ England" marked on the ricossa. The knife is 12.25 in. overall length, ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Butterfly Knife by Taylor and OTFs by Eagle (4) [193363]2368 - Butterfly Knife by Taylor and OTFs by Eagle (4) [193363]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are four knives in this lot. A Taylor butterfly or Balisong knife at 5.25 in. closed and 9.5 in open in very good condition; and two out-the-fro
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Napanoch Folder Kinfe with Accessories and Leather Wallet C. 1900's [194221]2369 - Napanoch Folder Kinfe with Accessories and Leather Wallet C. 1900's [194221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This folding knife was made in Napanoch, New York. Originally made between 1900-1919, later between 1931-1939; the Napanoch Knife Co. motto was &quo...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Ted Dowell Custom Hunter Knife with Sheath [194226]2370 - Ted Dowell Custom Hunter Knife with Sheath [194226]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This knife is a Ted Dowel (1929-2012) custom hunter at 9.5 in. overall length, 5 in. handle with a 4.375 in. grade F stainless blade. There is a brass
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 2,200.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Ted Dowell Custom Lightweight Drop Point Hunter Knife [194220]2371 - Ted Dowell Custom Lightweight Drop Point Hunter Knife [194220]
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This knife was made by custom knife maker Ted Dowell of Bend, Oregon; (1929-2012). It appears to be a "lightweight" (at 2.6 oz.) made with...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Ted Dowell Custom Lightweight Hunter Knife [194214]2372 - Ted Dowell Custom Lightweight Hunter Knife [194214]
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This knife was made by custom knife maker Ted Dowell of Bend, Oregon; (1929-2012). It appears to be a "lightweight" (at 3.0 oz.) made with...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Ted Dowell Lightweight Hunter Knife  [194225]2373 - Ted Dowell Lightweight Hunter Knife [194225]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This knife was made by custom knife maker Ted Dowell of Bend, Oregon; (1929-2012). It appears to be a "lightweight" (at 2.4 oz.) made with...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Imperial Folders (3) [193371]2374 - Imperial 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
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Buck Knife Muskrat 313  [183311]2375 - Buck 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
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Camillus Prototype Trapper Model C.1990 [194219]2376 - Camillus 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)
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Estimate : 360.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Camillus MC1 Military Assisted Opening Knife Orange Delrin  [194230]2377 - Camillus 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
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Camillus MC1 Military Assisted Opening Knife  [194231]2378 - Camillus 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
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Challenge Knife Co. Coke Bottle Large Frame Folder [194222]2379 - Challenge 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...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******1 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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D'Alton Holder Custom Dagger with Bianchi Holster [193360]2380 - D'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...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Fixed Guard Folding Knives (5) [193369]2381 - Fixed Guard Folding Knives (5) [193369]
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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
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Folding Knife collection (6) [193359]2382 - Folding Knife collection (6) [193359]
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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.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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George Schrade Automatic Safety Knife C. 1940's  [183325]2383 - George 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
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Gerber Folder, Fillet Knife and Sharpening Stone [194223]2384 - Gerber 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
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Gerber Mk2 Survival Knife with Sheath and Shipping Box [194217]2385 - Gerber 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:
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***5 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Gerber Patriot and Mk2 Survival Knives (2) [194213]2386 - Gerber 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
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Gurkha Knife, Bowie Knife Grab Bag [161256]2387 - Gurkha 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
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Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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JDL Kydex Knife and Sheath [194241]2388 - JDL 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
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Jim Sornberger Nessmuk Sheath Knife Giraffe Bone Scales [193379]2389 - Jim 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
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k*****f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Ka-Bar and Star Swing Guard lockback Knives (3) [193370]2390 - Ka-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
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Ka-Bar Union Cutlery Sheath Knife  [194229]2391 - Ka-Bar Union Cutlery Sheath Knife [194229]
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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...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Kissing Crane Folder Knives KC-47 and KC 48 (2) [193368]2392 - Kissing 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
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Landers Frary & Clark Etna Works Butter Knives Mother of Pearl (2) [194224]2393 - Landers 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...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to w**********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Liberty and Union Lockback by United Samuel C. Wragg Replica Knife UC461 [193365]2394 - Liberty 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
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Liberty and Union Lockback from Parker Cutlery  [193364]2395 - Liberty 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...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Marble's Gladstone Hunter Knife with Sheath [194232]2396 - Marble'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...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Marble's Swing Guard Safety Folder [194239]2397 - Marble'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 ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Marble's Swing Guard Safety Large Frame Folder [194240]2398 - Marble'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...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Miller Bros. Rope Knife with Cleaver Blade [194238]2399 - Miller 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...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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D.L. Novak Custom Skinning Knife 1993 [194242]2400 - D.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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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