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Jesse James’ gun belt among ‘outlaw’ artifacts to headline Wild West Auction

June 17, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
This gun belt, owned and worn by Jesse James, is enclosed in a case and accompanied by a notarized affidavit by Harry Hoffman, the man who original received the belt along with more than two dozen items from Jesse James Jr. The minimum estimate on this piece is $10,000. (Photo courtesy Heritage Auction Gallery)

The Wild West rides again, at least it will June 22 at Heritage Auctions, when 140 lots of items owned by the Jesse James gang, George Amstrong Custer, Annie Oakley and others, are offered. Read More +

Midwest firearms auction tallies $12.5M

June 17, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
The finest pair of U.S. Martially Inspected Colt 2nd Model Dragoon Revolvers seen at Rock Island Auctions events, brought $115,000. (Photo courtesy Rock Island Auctions)

A U.S. Colt Walker Model fetched $138,000 to claim the top lot in Rock Island Auction Company’s 2013 Premier Firearms auction recently. Read More +

8,000-lot Harrisburg Collection selling without reserve July 15-21

June 16, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
A custom Theodore Roosevelt cased drilling set, Serial #4932, presented to Roosevelt on July 4, 1916, by United Spanish War Veterans of Pueblo, Colorado. The lot is accompanied by a thank you letter from Roosevelt on his stationery with intertwined initials written from Oyster Bay, N.Y., telling that this was his favorite choice of gun. Other letters of United Spanish War Veterans’ history with Roosevelt included. (Photo courtesy Guernsey's)

Collections built decades ago in the hope of turning Pennsylvania’s capital, Harrisburg, into a mecca for museum goers are scheduled for sale without reserve in a seven-day marathon auction. Read More +

1860 rifle with outlaw past aiming for $50,000

June 10, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Rare 1860 Henry .44-cal. repeating rifle formerly owned by Sheriff William R. Rowland of Los Angeles County and believed to have been the same Henry firearm used by California outlaw Tiburcio Vasque, may commander the top lot spot, with a presale estimate of $30,000-$35,000. (Photo courtesy Morphy Auctions).

A .44-caliber rifle, owned by the sheriff who reportedly apprehended the notorious bandit, Tiburcio Vasquez, is among the 440 offerings of Morphy’s June 15 sale. Read More +

New toy, record album and firearms guides hit shelves courtesy of Krause Publications

May 22, 2013 | Antique Trader News | Leave a reply
The long-awaited new edition of "Toys & Prices," the premiere toy price guide.

Collectors of toys, record albums and antique firearms are in for a treat, with the release of three new references from Krause Publications. Read More +

Dalton Gang rifle takes aim at top lot in CA sale

April 23, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Winchester 1876 copy

An 1876 Winchester rifle, confiscated from outlaw legend Bill Dalton after the Ceres Train robbery attempt of 1891, will go under the gavel May 5 at California Auctioneers. Read More +

Early 19th century gunner’s powder horn pegged to fetch upwards of $300

March 18, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
19th Century Artillery Gunner’s Powder Horn (estimate $150-$300). (Photo courtesy Cordier Auctions)

A wide variety of firearms and militaria, including an incribed Colt 1851 Navy revolver and gunner’s powder horn are set for sale March 24 at Cordier Auctions. Read More +

Important Lincoln letters bring over $90,000 in American History auction

March 13, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Remarkable Half Plate Tintype of Cowboys off the range, possibly including E.C. "Teddy Blue" Abbott - realized $19,975

Cowan’s Auctions’ American History auction featured rare Lincoln letters, political campaign ephemera, photographs, Civil War collectibles, flags and archives. Read More +

Stunning reverse glass beer sign may yield $45K during 2,400-lot live, online auction

March 9, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Bellingham Bay Beer reverse glass sign in the original frame, 19 ½ inches in diameter (est. $30,000-$45,000). Photo courtesy Showtime Auction Services

More than 2,400 lots from three major collections of country store, pedal cars, toys and firefighting memorabilia will be offered the weekend of Apr. 12-14 by Showtime Auction Services. Read More +

Extensive frontier collection set for sale in live, online auction

March 8, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Colt Model 1878 Frontiersman .45 cal. gun, manufactured 1888, with custom original holster by R.T. Frazier, family provenance and Colt factory letter. Mosby & Co. image.

Several outstanding private collections sourced from the West Coast, Florida and the Northeast headline Mosby & Co.’s 400-lot March 23 Americana, Historical & Posters catalog auction. Read More +

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