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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Merwin and Hulbert 44 WCF Model 18732478 - Merwin 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
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Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
 
 
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American Bulldog .38 Saturday Night Special2479 - 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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Estimate : 170.00 - 265.00
Sold to F*****6 for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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Pre-Colt era 1st model .41 Caliber rim fire Derringer2480 - Pre-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
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Estimate : 375.00 - 475.00
Sold to F*****6 for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. Dug Up2481 - Harrington & 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...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2482 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
LOT WITHDRAWN FHWAC#: 39808
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Henry York Double Action Black Powder Revolver2483 - Henry 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
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 225.00 - 325.00
 
 
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Hopkins and Allen .32 Break Top Revolver2484 - Hopkins 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...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hopkins and Allen .32 Folding Hammer Revolver2485 - Hopkins 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 275.00 - 375.00
Sold to F*****6 for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2486 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
LOT WITHDRAWN FHWAC#: 39806
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Iver Johnson 38 Caliber 5 Shot Double Action Revolver2487 - Iver 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...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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T. Bland & Sons. Webley .455 Revolver2488 - T. 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
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to g*********h for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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2 Pairs of North American Arms Rosewood Revolver Grips2489 - 2 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
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to 5*****r for (37.50 + 7.88BP) = 45.38
 
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Rare Double Action Factory Cut-Away2490 - Rare 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
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 235.00 - 335.00
 
 
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Westwood English Boxlock Pocket Pistol2491 - Westwood 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 "...
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Estimate : 475.00 - 575.00
Sold to F*****6 for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2492 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
LOT WITHDRAWN FHWAC#: 38116
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Visalia Bullet Belt2493 - Visalia 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:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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California Grays Military Hat2494 - California 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
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Browning Brothers Billhead Signed by Browning2495 - Browning 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
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Royal Canadian Police Photo w/ 1876  Winchester Saddle Ring Carbines2496 - Royal 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
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Original Civil War Soldier's Blanket2497 - Original 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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