Western Americana Safari

Auction Details

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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Knife and Machete Collection2448Knife and Machete Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Large items that are an old machete circa late 1800's-early 1900's 22" total length. Chinese ornate letter opener 22" Total . A...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
Original "Brass" Knuckles2449Original "Brass" Knuckles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original iron "Brass" knuckles. These are from the collection of Redondo Beach naturalist, Mr. Buckston who died in 1928. Brass knuckles, ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******l for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
Rare Silver Inlaid 13 Silver Stars on a Whitney 1808 Contract Musket2450Rare Silver Inlaid 13 Silver Stars on a Whitney 1808 Contract Musket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An outstanding and extremely rare Whitney Contract 73 caliber Musket Highly ornate and engraved Whitney Musket believed produced by John Joseph Henry
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to f********l.. for (7,250.00 + 1,160.00BP) = 8,410.00
1842 Springfield Smoothbore Musket24511842 Springfield Smoothbore Musket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Springfield 1849 marked Smoothbore musket. The 1842 Smoothbore muskets represents the first percussion cap (ignition system) U.S. military arm. The U.
Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (185.00 + 44.40BP) = 229.40
Springfield 1861 Civil War Musket2452Springfield 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
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Enfield 1862 Tower Civil War Musket2453Enfield 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
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
1863 Springfield Rifle-Musket marked S.N.&W.T.C for Massachusetts24541863 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
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Ames Model 1871 Springfield Armory Bayonet2455Ames 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
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Japanese Matchlock (Tanegashima)2456Japanese 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
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Remington Rolling Block Foraging 20 gauge Shotgun2457Remington 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...
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to I*****w for (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
Remington Rolling Block Heavy Barrel 45702458Remington 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
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to C*****3 for (600.00 + 144.00BP) = 744.00
Perkins English Muzzle Loading Black Powder Shotgun2459Perkins 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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
Crescent Firearms Company 16 GA Military Foraging Shotgun2460Crescent 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
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to a********o for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
Dupont Smokeless Shotgun Powder Can2461Dupont Smokeless Shotgun Powder Can
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Dupont Smokeless Shotgun Powder can--empty. Very good condition. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 41647
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****3 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
G.L. Rasch Braunschweig 16 GA Highly Ornate Hammer Breach Loading Shotgun2462G.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
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to f********l.. for (1,000.00 + 160.00BP) = 1,160.00
Rare Cape Gun Made by S. Knop Hameln2463Rare 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
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,000.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,240.00
British Blunderbuss from 1760, Ketland & Co.2464British 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
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to F*****6 for (2,800.00 + 672.00BP) = 3,472.00
Pair of Consecutive Number Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbines2465Pair 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
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to R***x for (2,600.00 + 624.00BP) = 3,224.00
Exposition Grade Winchester Model 882466Exposition 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
Estimate : 1,900.00 - 2,900.00
Sold to f********l.. for (2,100.00 + 336.00BP) = 2,436.00
Superb Remington .50 Caliber Saddle Ring Carbine2467Superb 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
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army2468Remington 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
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
1st Generation Artillery Colt Single Action Army from The Custer Era24691st 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...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to 5***v for (5,750.00 + 1,380.00BP) = 7,130.00
Belgian Colt 1851 Navy Look Alike Revolver2470Belgian 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. ...
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Colt 'New Line' .32 Caliber revolver2471Colt '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...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Colt 1860 Army Revolver (Mormon Avenging Angel)2472Colt 1860 Army Revolver (Mormon Avenging Angel)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare "Mormon Avenging Angel" .44 caliber percussion 6 shot revolver with 1 piece oiled walnut grips. Serial Number: 689xx Matching numbe...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to F*****6 for (1,450.00 + 348.00BP) = 1,798.00
Colt 1902 38 Rimless Smokeless Semi-Automatic Pistol2473Colt 1902 38 Rimless Smokeless Semi-Automatic Pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Colt 38 Rimless semi-automatic pistol. One of John Browning’s very first designs for his now famous automatic pistols and rifles and military
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Colt Model 1878 Double Action Royal Mounted Police With Original Brown Flap Holster2474Colt Model 1878 Double Action Royal Mounted Police With Original Brown Flap Holster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colt 45 caliber, original nickel plated , 7 ½ inch barrel, manufactured in 1885. Rare Royal Canadian Mounted Police Revolver of the period of t...
Start Price : 2,750.00 | Estimate : 5,500.00 - 6,500.00
Colt Single Action Army 2nd Generation 22 Matched Set2475Colt Single Action Army 2nd Generation 22 Matched Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colt 2nd generation 22 caliber single action Armys that were made in 1961 and are only 55 serial numbers apart. Both arms are original nickel with nic
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to F*****6 for (1,800.00 + 432.00BP) = 2,232.00
Colt's Dragoon .44 Caliber Conical and Ball Mold2476Colt's Dragoon .44 Caliber Conical and Ball Mold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1860's Colt's Patent Dragoon .44 Caliber conical and ball double mold. Made of steel, this bullet mold was used in the cased sets of .44 Cal...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t*****5 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
Historic Set of Cased Black Powder Replica Pistols2477Historic Set of Cased Black Powder Replica Pistols
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A wonderful four gun set of authentic replica black powder flintlock and percussion pistols with all accessories in a period style alligator covered w
Estimate : 2,400.00 - 3,400.00
Sold to C*****3 for (1,450.00 + 348.00BP) = 1,798.00
Merwin and Hulbert 44 WCF Model 18732478Merwin and Hulbert 44 WCF Model 1873
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original blue with fluer-de-lis checkered hard rubber grips in as new condition. Excellent bore with rare folding hammer. A rare western firearm with
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
American Bulldog .38 Saturday Night Special2479American 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...
Estimate : 170.00 - 265.00
Sold to F*****6 for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
Pre-Colt era 1st model .41 Caliber rim fire Derringer2480Pre-Colt era 1st model .41 Caliber rim fire Derringer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pre-Colt era 1st model .41 Caliber rim fire Derringer. Brass and steel engraving on brass. Namesake not visible on barrel. This is a rare variety with
Estimate : 375.00 - 475.00
Sold to F*****6 for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. Dug Up2481Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. Dug Up
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H&R 32 caliber break top pocket gun dug up in fairly good shape. These pocket pieces were modeled after the Smith & Wesson patent of their b...
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
LOT WITHDRAWN2482LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
LOT WITHDRAWN FHWAC#: 39808
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Henry York Double Action Black Powder Revolver2483Henry York Double Action Black Powder Revolver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Henry York 6 shot .38 caliber double action black powder revolver. Nice checkered fluer-de-lis hard rubber grips with nickel plating. Works in double
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 225.00 - 325.00
Hopkins and Allen .32 Break Top Revolver2484Hopkins and Allen .32 Break Top Revolver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nickel plated Hopkins and Allen 5 shot .32 caliber break top revolver. 3" Barrel. Good bore. Nice fluer-de-lis checkered hard rubber grips with...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Hopkins and Allen .32 Folding Hammer Revolver2485Hopkins and Allen .32 Folding Hammer Revolver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hopkins & Allen double action .32 caliber pocket pistol, very nice overall, beautiful checkered hard rubber grips, and very unique folding hamme...
Estimate : 275.00 - 375.00
Sold to F*****6 for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
LOT WITHDRAWN2486LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
LOT WITHDRAWN FHWAC#: 39806
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Iver Johnson 38 Caliber 5 Shot Double Action Revolver2487Iver Johnson 38 Caliber 5 Shot Double Action Revolver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Produced off the Smith & Wesson patent of the double action breaktop revolvers. Manufactured between 1886 and 1898. A pocket version of the Smit...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
T. Bland & Sons. Webley .455 Revolver2488T. Bland & Sons. Webley .455 Revolver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Excellent and rare T. Bland and Sons Webley Service revolver, most likely for the commercial market. Original bluing fading to a nice aged patina. Nic
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to g*********h for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
2 Pairs of North American Arms Rosewood Revolver Grips24892 Pairs of North American Arms Rosewood Revolver Grips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North American Arms revolver rosewood boot grips and finger grips. This lot includes 2 sets of grips for the North American Arms .22 Caliber stainless
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to 5*****r for (37.50 + 7.88BP) = 45.38
Rare Double Action Factory Cut-Away2490Rare Double Action Factory Cut-Away
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare break top double action factory cut-away frame for a double action pistol. Nickel with blue trigger guard. Case hardened hammer and trigger. St
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 235.00 - 335.00
Westwood English Boxlock Pocket Pistol2491Westwood English Boxlock Pocket Pistol
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Westwood English box-lock pocket pistol. Engraved with dark walnut stock. Nice engraving. Silver inlay in grip. Marked "London" and "...
Estimate : 475.00 - 575.00
Sold to F*****6 for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
LOT WITHDRAWN2492LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
LOT WITHDRAWN FHWAC#: 38116
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Visalia Bullet Belt2493Visalia Bullet Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Visalia chocolate color bullet belt. Visalia belts are known for pristine quality, style and durability. Very good condition. State: City:
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
California Grays Military Hat2494California Grays Military Hat
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty-two years ago [1890] a group of Sunday School boys formed a military club which used to meet in the back yard of Calvary Church. In those days
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
Browning Brothers Billhead Signed by Browning2495Browning Brothers Billhead Signed by Browning
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The business known as the Browning Arms Company was officially organized in Ogden, Utah, under that name in 1927. The business started in as the1872 t
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
Royal Canadian Police Photo w/ 1876  Winchester Saddle Ring Carbines2496Royal Canadian Police Photo w/ 1876 Winchester Saddle Ring Carbines
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mounted photo of (possibly) Royal Canadian Police with 1876 Winchester M. Saddle Ring Carbines. W. H. Bamber, photographer, Leduc, Alberta(?). State
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Original Civil War Soldier's Blanket2497Original Civil War Soldier's Blanket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Civil War State Issue Soldier’s Blanket--gray and blue. Good condition, few small holes. 64" x 78". This blanket is made of the h...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00