Western Americana Safari

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Western Americana Safari Auction

This four day sale features some of our best offerings to date in the following categories: Gold, Mining, Native Americana, Cowboy, Firearms, Taxidermy, Railroad & Express, Tokens, Coins, Ingots, Medals, Bottles, Gaming, and General Americana.

Highlights include: the Don Young Collection of US Medals & Exonumia, arguably one of the largest collections ever offered; a major collection of identified gold nuggets and Comstock mineral specimens; a huge collection of mining artifacts, including candlesticks, carbide lamps, mining ephemera and stock certificates; silver ingots and large American silver medals; US & Mexican coins, gold tokens, and dies; nearly 100 taxidermy mounts centralized on the American West and Africa; a gaming section of rare chips and a pre-1910 roulette table; a token section with the final Montana Svoboda pieces as well a rare Bodie token and gold nugget tokens; historical autographs including George Armstrong Custer, Ben Holladay, Sharon-Mills-Ralston, and important Comstock and Western political figures; firearms and weaponry including nearly 50 firearms and a Constitutional Delegate's sword; Western cutlery (1850s-1880); antique bottles incl. Bodie & colored Nevada; a California Gold Rush section incl. an 1856 vigilance committee medal, a presentation belt buckle, and rare ephemera; fantastic Native Americana and Cowboy sections; and much more!

Please see the auction schedule below.

Auction Schedule

Day One (Friday, December 9th, 2016) (Lots 1000-1706)
Gold (Lots 1000-1053)
Ore/Mineral Specimens (Lots 1054-1074)
Mining Part I (Lots 1075-1706)
Mining Candlesticks (Lots 1075-1095)
Mining Hardhats (Lots 1096-1098)
Carbide Mining Lamps (Lots 1099-1254)
Safety Mining Lamps (Lots 1255-1275)
Teapot Mining Lamps (Lots 1276-1301)
Assay (Lots 1302-1328)
Mining Ephemera (State/City) (Lots 1329-1706)
Alaska thru Nevada

Day Two (Saturday, December 10th, 2016) (Lots 2000-2674)
Mining Part II (Lots 2000-2155)
State/City (New Jersey thru Foreign) (Lots 2000- 2103)
Gold Rush (Lots 2104-2134)
Mining Spoons (Lots 2135-2155)
Native Americana (Lots 2156-2334)
Baskets (Lots 2156-2184)
Beadwork (Lots 2185-2203)
Cradleboards (Lots 2204-2207)
Jewelry (Lots 2208-2251)
Moccasins (Lots 2252-2258)
Weapons & Points (Lots 2259-2279)
Pottery (Lots 2280-2301)
Rugs (Lots 2302-2317)
Art, Artifacts, & Ephemera (Lots 2318-2334)
Cowboy (Lots 2335-2404)
Franz Trevors (C.M. Russell) Paintings (Lots 2335-2338)
Saddles (Lots 2339-2349)
Spurs & Bits (Lots 2350-2377)
Clothing (Lots 2378-2390)
Ephemera (Lots 2391-2404)
Firearms, Weaponry, & Military (Lots 2405-2498)
Taxidermy (Lots 2499-2579)
Sorted Alphabetically
Railroad, Stage, & Steamship (Lots 2580-2635)
Sorted by State/City
Wells Fargo & Other Express (Lots 2636-2674)
Wells Fargo (Lots 2636-2659)
Railroad Express (Lots 2660-2666)
Other Express (Lots 2667-2674)

Day Three (Sunday, December 11th, 2016) (Lots 3000-3651)
Tokens (State/City) (Lots 3000-3139)
Numismatics (Lots 3140-3651)
Ingots (Lots 3140-3152)
Currency & Scrip (Lots 3153-3163)
Ephemera (Lots 3164-3185)
Coins & Coin Collectibles (Lots 3186-3262)
US & Other Coins (Lots 3186-3193)
Mexican Coins (Lots 3194-3255)
Coin Collectibles (Lots 3256-3262)
Cal Fractionals & Gaming Counters (Lots 3263-3280)
Hart’s Coins of the Golden West (Lots 3281-3295)
Medals & So-Called Dollars (Lots 3296-3342)
Don Young US Medal Collection (Lots 3343-3651)
Alphabetical by Association (ANA-TAMS)

Day Four (Monday, December 12th, 2016) (Lots 4000-4626)
Bottles, Saloon, & Brewing (Lots 4000-4071)
Bottles (Lots 4000-4056)
Saloon & Brewing (Lots 4057-4071)
Gaming (Lots 4072-4112)
General Americana (Lots 4113-4626)
Various (Lots 4113-4194)
Sorted by State / City (Alabama thru Foreign) (Lots 4195-4570)
Books (Lots 4571-4626)
Directories (Lots 4571-4587)
General (Lots 4588-4626)


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Springfield 1861 Civil War Musket2452 - Springfield 1861 Civil War Musket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1861 Springfield Civil War Musket of 58 caliber percussion cap and ball. It has a 37 inch barrel and lanyard rings and is in relatively good shape con
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Enfield 1862 Tower Civil War Musket2453 - Enfield 1862 Tower Civil War Musket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Tower Muskets were a British design musket of 59 caliber sent to both sides during the Civil War. The ‘TOWER’ was for the Tower of London which wa
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
 
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1863 Springfield Rifle-Musket marked S.N.&W.T.C for Massachusetts2454 - 1863 Springfield Rifle-Musket marked S.N.&W.T.C for Massachusetts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Under Contract by the state of Massachusetts, Samuel Norris and W.T. Clements won the bidding to produce 11,000 muskets for the State Militia for the
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Ames Model 1871 Springfield Armory Bayonet2455 - Ames Model 1871 Springfield Armory Bayonet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This model 1870 Springfield Armory Navy Rolling Block rifle bayonet is marked ‘U.S.N. G.G.S. 1870 and AMES MFG. CO. CHICOPEE MASS.’ It has a brass fis
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Japanese Matchlock (Tanegashima)2456 - Japanese Matchlock (Tanegashima)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Introduced to Japan in 1543 by the Portuguese, the Matchlock was soon employed by the Samurai Class and the foot soldiers. Once used in battle it beca
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Remington Rolling Block Foraging 20 gauge Shotgun2457 - Remington Rolling Block Foraging 20 gauge Shotgun
Holabird Western Americana Collections
31" barrel, single shot Remington Black Powder 20 gauge shotgun. These guns were carried by mounted troops for foraging while in country or o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to I*****w for (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
 
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Remington Rolling Block Heavy Barrel 45702458 - Remington Rolling Block Heavy Barrel 4570
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a restored and re-barreled Remington rolling block target rifle in 4570 cal. Deluxe wood with silver echelon for personal initials and silver
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to C*****3 for (600.00 + 144.00BP) = 744.00
 
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Perkins English Muzzle Loading Black Powder Shotgun2459 - Perkins English Muzzle Loading Black Powder Shotgun
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 gauge side by side muzzle loading shotgun. Top of barrel marked ‘PERKINS LONDON FINE TWIST’, duel triggers. One piece Walnut stock with light check
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Crescent Firearms Company 16 GA Military Foraging Shotgun2460 - Crescent Firearms Company 16 GA Military Foraging Shotgun
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Crescent Firearms Company collaborated with H.D. Folsom Co. of New York to import single barrel shotguns called ‘Hardware Guns’. There were at least 1
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to a********o for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Dupont Smokeless Shotgun Powder Can2461 - Dupont Smokeless Shotgun Powder Can
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Dupont Smokeless Shotgun Powder can--empty. Very good condition. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 41647
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****3 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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G.L. Rasch Braunschweig 16 GA Highly Ornate Hammer Breach Loading Shotgun2462 - G.L. Rasch Braunschweig 16 GA Highly Ornate Hammer Breach Loading Shotgun
Holabird Western Americana Collections
G.L. Rasch was a German gunmaker who lived and worked in Braunschweig Germany and was known for high quality ornate shotguns from the latter part of t
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to f********l.. for (1,000.00 + 160.00BP) = 1,160.00
 
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Rare Cape Gun Made by S. Knop Hameln2463 - Rare Cape Gun Made by S. Knop Hameln
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 Gauge X 43 Mauser combo Cape Hammer gun, black powder shotgun /rifle with extensive and exotic engraving and checkering. Nice cheekpiece with horn
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,000.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,240.00
 
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British Blunderbuss from 1760, Ketland & Co.2464 - British Blunderbuss from 1760, Ketland & Co.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful example of a wonderful early boarding weapon. This Flintlock Blunderbuss is 30 inches long with a beautiful 12 3/8 inch brass cannon style
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to F*****6 for (2,800.00 + 672.00BP) = 3,472.00
 
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Pair of Consecutive Number Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbines2465 - Pair of Consecutive Number Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbines
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hilo Hawaii Police Department 1918 issued 30-30 saddle ring carbines from a roster of 21 guns issued to that dept. These were the only two that were c
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to R***x for (2,600.00 + 624.00BP) = 3,224.00
 
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Exposition Grade Winchester Model 882466 - Exposition Grade Winchester Model 88
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lever Action. Serial Number: 15338. Built in 1955 - the 1st year of production. Caliber 308 which was the first year for that caliber. Fully and deepl
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 2,900.00
Sold to f********l.. for (2,100.00 + 336.00BP) = 2,436.00
 
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Superb Remington .50 Caliber Saddle Ring Carbine2467 - Superb Remington .50 Caliber Saddle Ring Carbine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
.50 caliber saddle ring carbine, similar to a split breech, with original carbine style Remington sights. A very rare post-Civil War breech loading c
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army2468 - Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Third model 1875 44 WCF( 44-40 black powder) made after 1882 in nickel plate with original wood grips and excellent bore. Manufactured without lanyard
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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1st Generation Artillery Colt Single Action Army from The Custer Era2469 - 1st Generation Artillery Colt Single Action Army from The Custer Era
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 5 ½ inch barrel Artillery Colt Single Action Army With the usual multitude of serial numbers and inspectors marks. This excellent condition A...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to 5***v for (5,750.00 + 1,380.00BP) = 7,130.00
 
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Belgian Colt 1851 Navy Look Alike Revolver2470 - Belgian Colt 1851 Navy Look Alike Revolver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare large European made single action revolver marked "Hudson Bay" on the barrel in approximately 9mm rim-fire or .38 caliber rim-fire. ...
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Colt 'New Line' .32 Caliber revolver2471 - Colt 'New Line' .32 Caliber revolver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colt 'New Line' .32 caliber 5 shot spur trigger revolver. Circa 1870-1885. Nickel with 2-piece walnut grips. Single action only. Included Co...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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