SHARPS MODEL 1853 SPORTING CARBINE. SN 106X8. Cal. 40. 21-xxx/xxx" rnd bbl. Iron furniture. Dbl set furniture and no ring bar. Dbl set triggers. CONDITION: Smooth blue/brown patina overall. Wood has minor handling marks and a tang sight was installed defacing part of the serial number, it is now removed. Mechanically fine. 4-57252 (4,000-6,000)
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SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Cal. 52. SN C,22970. 22" rnd bbl. Standard Sharps markings overall. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina. Stock has been broken at the wrist, repaired and refinished. Mechanically good. 4-57374 X112 (1,500-2,500)
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B E R D A N S H A R P - S H O O T E R S S H A R P S N E W M O D E L 1 8 5 9 M I L I T A R Y R I F L E . S N 5 7 2 9 6 . C a l . 5 2 . 3 0 " r n d b b l . T h i s i s a t t h e v e r y e n d o f t h e S h a r p s r i f l e s a t t r i b u t e d t o B e r d a n s S h a r p s h o o t e r s a t t h e b e g i n n i n g o f t h e C i v i l W a r . " A W M " c a r t o u c h e i s f a i n t l y v i s i b l e o n t h e l e f t s i d e o f t h e s t o c k . O t h e r i s v i s i b l e b u t n o t r e a d a b l e . C O N D I T I O N : B l u e / b r o w n p a t i n a o v e r a l l w i t h s c a t t e r e d l i g h t p i t t i n g . S t o c k i s c r a c k e d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e l o c k p l a t e . M e c h a n i c a l l y f i n e . 4 - 5 7 2 9 6 F S 2 0 8 ( 5 , 0 0 0 - 8 , 0 0 0 )
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SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 52. SN C,31810. 30" rnd bbl. Standard markings and features. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall. Wood has heavy scratches and dents, but is still solid. Cartouches are partially visible. 4-57370 FS230 (2,500-4,500)
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S T A R R P E R C U S S I O N C A R B I N E . 2 0 " b b l m a r k e d " S T A R R A R M S , Y O N K E R S , N Y " . B r e e c h m a r k e d " S T A R R S P A T E N T E D S E P T . 1 7 T H , 1 8 5 8 " . S N 1 7 0 1 2 . C O N D I T I O N : B o r e i s v e r y g o o d . M e t a l s u r f a c e s a p p e a r r e f i n i s h e d o v e r a l l . B b l r e t a i n s 8 0 % p l u m b / b l u e r e f i n i s h . F r a m e a n d l o c k r e t a i n 5 0 % p l u s r e c a s e c o l o r , a s d o e s h a m m e r . N o c a r t o u c h e i n w o o d v i s i b l e , t h o u g h v a r i o u s m e t a l p a r t s h a v e i n s p e c t o r s i n i t i a l s . " H G S " i s s t a m p e d o n b b l h o u s i n g . 4 - 5 6 3 3 7 J S 7 3 ( 1 , 5 0 0 - 2 , 5 0 0 )
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M O D E L 1 8 6 0 S P E N C E R C A R B I N E . S N 1 5 7 4 7 . 2 0 - 1 / 4 " b b l . T o p o f b b l f l a t i s m a r k e d " S P E N C E R R E P E A T I N G R I F L E C o . B O S T O N M A S S , P A T D M A R C H 6 , 1 8 6 0 " . C O N D I T I O N : M e t a l s u r f a c e s c l e a n e d a n d r e f i n i s h e d w i t h s p a t t e r e d v a r n i s h o r s h e l l a c c o v e r i n g t h e s e s u r f a c e s . B o r e i s v e r y g o o d . W o o d s a n d e d , r e f i n i s h e d . N o i n s p e c t o r s c a r t o u c h e i s d i s c e r n i b l e . S e v e r a l c r a c k s i n s t o c k a n d a p p a r e n t r e p a i r a t w r i s t . 4 - 5 6 3 2 1 J S 7 0 ( 2 , 0 0 0 - 3 , 0 0 0 )
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MODEL 1865 SPENCER CONTRACT MODEL CARBINE. Cal. 50. SN 22306. One of approximately 30,502 made for government contract, of which about half were fitted with Stabler cut off, which this one has. It is a standard carbine with 20" rnd bbl, square base front sight and 900-yard ladder rear sight. It has the Burnside markings on top of the receiver with "J.L.C." inspector initials on the left flat and an oval "ESA" cartouche on the left wrist. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Metal being a smooth silver/gray patina, the receiver & lockplate having traces of silver casehardening. Wood is sound with light handling & use nicks & scratches on the stock with nicks, dings & bruises on the forearm. Mechanics are fine, lightly frosted, strong bright bore. 4-55099 JR37 (1,250-2,250)
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PRESENTATION SPENCER MODEL 1865 SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 50. NSN. 26" rnd bbl. Has deluxe wood with pewter forearm tip, sling swivels and a tang sight. Standard three line marking above the receiver. "M. 1865" parallel to the bore on top of the bbl. A silver presentation plaque is set into the right side of the stock "PRESENTED BY / Honorable John Rose. / TO THE / Frontier Rifle Association. / COMPANY CHALLENGE MATCH. / Volley firing FirstPrize Five Rounds / Score 142 / WON BY / NO. 6. CompY. 51St Battn Serg Proper". "PCM" is stamped on the bbl ahead of the rear sight. CONDITION: 90% thinning blue on the bbl. Faint hints of casehardening on the lockplate, but bright on the breechblock and lever inside. Wood has minor dents and chips in the varnish. Mechanically fine. 4-57316 (10,000-12,500)
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SMITH CIVIL WAR SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 8021. 21-xxx/xxx" oct bbl. Cal. 50. Standard markings on the left side of the receiver. The release button is a replacement. CONDITION: 80% blue on the bbl. Faint traces on the trigger guard and buttplate & bright casehardening on the sides of the action. All mixed with light surface rust. Wood is very good. Cartouche is visible but not readable. Mechanically fine. 4-57224 FS192 (2,000-3,000)
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SHARPS CONVERSION CARBINE. SN 47687. Cal. 50-70. 22" rnd bbl. Replaced rear sight and front sight is missing. A conversion cartouche is faintly visible on the stock. Refinished. CONDITION: Retains traces of the second refinish, mostly rust/brown patina overall. Stock has been broken through the wrist and repaired with nails. Forearm is missing chips and has been sanded. Action is good. Pierre Renaud Collection 4-55710 FS120 (800-1,100)
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5 9 S H A R P S C O N V E R S I O N C A R B I N E . S N 8 5 1 0 4 . C a l . 5 7 . 2 2 " r n d b b l . 6 g r o o v e r i f l i n g . " D F C " c a r t o u c h e o n t h e l e f t s i d e o f t h e s t o c k i n t h e c e n t e r a n d a n e a r l i e r " D F " c a r t o u c h e i s a b o v e t h e s l i n g r i n g b a r . S l i n g r i n g i s m i s s i n g . S t a n d a r d f e a t u r e s w i t h m a r k i n g s r e m o v e d f r o m b b l d u r i n g c o n v e r s i o n . P r i m e r m e c h a n i s m p a r t s a r e m i s s i n g . B u t t p l a t e i s c u t f o r a p a t c h b o x b u t t h e s t o c k d o e s n o t h a v e o n e . C O N D I T I O N : R u s t o n o i l a n d d i r t c o a t i n g o n m e t a l . M e c h a n i c a l l y f i n e . 4 - 5 5 0 8 0 ( 1 , 7 5 0 - 2 , 7 5 0 )
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SMITH CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Cal. 50. SN 21049. Mass Arms manufactured carbine with 21-xxx/xxx" oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight blade and small carbine ladder rear sight. It has inspector initials on the left side flat of the bbl and two visible cartouches on the left wrist. It has nicely figured American walnut buttstock with smooth carbine buttplate and a rnd forearm with sgl band. There is a sling bar & ring on the left side of the receiver. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 93-95% strong bright orig blue with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Receiver retains 60-70% fading case colors, the trigger guard is a gray metal color. Wood is sound with a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-55100 JR38 (1,750-2,750)
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SHARPS & HANKINS NAVY CARBINE. Cal. 52. SN 9139. 24" rnd bbl. Standard Sharps markings on both sides of the action. There is an anchor on the leather covering at the top rear of the bbl, and "P/ WCW" inspector marks on the left side of the frame behind the Sharps patent marking. CONDITION: Gray patina with light pitting on the action the leather with about an 1" of the tail missing under the forearm. Wood has minor handling marks, action is fine. 4-56346 FS213 (2,000-3,000)
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CIVIL WAR ERA MAYNARD SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 50. SN 21658. Standard carbine with 20" oct bbl, pinched blade front sight & 3-leaf carbine rear sight. Receiver has a sling bar & ring on the left side. Stock is straight grain American walnut with straight grip & squared carbine buttplate. It has two legible cartouches on the left side of the wrist. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains about 75% strong orig blue with some light surface pitting & discoloration. Receiver has traces of orig case colors with the balance turned silver with some mottled patina. Stock is sound with usual nicks, dings & scratches and a coating of old finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Pierre Renaud Collection 4-55714 JR287 (1,250-1,750)
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MAYNARD FIRST MODEL SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 50. 20" part oct. bbl. Tang sight integral with the upper receiver tang. Paper patent tag inside of patch box is different from those engraved on the outside of the patch box. CONDITION: Considerable blue on the front of the bbl, but the back end has been cleaned, leaving light to moderate pitting and being touched up with cold blue. Frame has the same gray patina as the rear of the bbl. Hammer and tang sight have orig bright blue. Buttplate and patch box have moderate surface rust with 25% blue overall. Wood is fine. 4-56320 (2,000-3,000)
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SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN C7172. Cal. 52. 22" rnd bbl. Only traces remain of the marking on the bbl and receiver. Lockplate markings are clear. All standard features. Front sight blade is a replacement. Entire gun has been refurbished with sanding on the stock. There is a shield shaped hole in the bottom of the buttstock. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall with traces of reblue showing through various places. Wood refinished. Mechanically fine. 4-55134 FS111 (1,000-1,500)
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SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE. SN C22818. Cal. 52. 22" rnd bbl. Breechblock, lever, rear sight, and saddle ring are replacements. Rear sight is missing the slide screw. CONDITION: Metal has some pitting. Wood has been refinished. Mechanically good. 4-56071 (1,000-2,000)
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MAYNARD FIRST MODEL CARBINE. Cal. 50. 20" part oct bbl. Standard markings on the frame and patchbox lid was nickel-plated later. Tang sight is integral with the upper tang. CONDITION: Retains almost all of the nickel. Stock and action are fine. 4-56954 (1,000-1,500)
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NICKEL-PLATED JOSLYN CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN 5931. Cal. 50 RF. 22" rnd bbl. Markings on the lockplate are faint. The cartouches on the left stock flat are faint. These plated carbines were usually considered to be Navy guns, but this one does not appear to have Navy markings. This may be a factory exhibition piece. CONDITION: Retains 80% of the nickel-plating. Stock is sharp. Mechanically fine. 4-57238 (2,500-3,500)
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NICKEL-PLATED SHARPS & HANKINS 19" CARBINE WITH NAVAL INSPECTOR MARKS. Cal. 50. SN 4017. 19" bbl. Saddle ring on the left side of the receiver has been removed. Standard Sharps markings on both sides of the frame. An anchor is stamped on top of the receiver & "P / J.R.G" has been stamped on the left side behind the Sharps marking. Safety is missing. Front sight is missing. CONDITION: Retains most of the nickel finish, which was added later. 4-57280 (1,000-2,000)
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BALLARD CARBINE. SN 822. Cal. 50. 22" rnd bbl. All metal surfaces have been polished and nickel-plated except the extractor which is a replacement. Orig Merwin & Bray & Ballard patent markings on the receiver are only partially visible. CONDITION: Retains 80% of the refinish nickel-plating. Wood has also been cleaned with some repairs and some open cracks remaining. Mechanically fine. 4-56951 (1,000-1,500)
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SPENCER MODEL 1865 CARBINE W/COLORADO TERRITORY MARKS. Cal. 50 Spencer. SN 25442. Usual configuration with Stabler cut-off, 20" 3-groove rnd bbl. It has standard Burnside Rifle Co. marks on top of the receiver and a "GC" cartouche is legible on the left side of the wrist; the other is not. Left side of the buttstock is stamped "U.S. / COL.TER" and someone has carved the outline of a mountain lion on the right side of the stock. This carbine is one of a shipment of 1,000 firearms received by the State of Colorado in 1868, along with 100,000 rds of ammunition. Firearms were about equally divided between rifles & carbines. Very few of these marked items have ever been encountered. CONDITION: Fine. Overall dark brown patina on the bbl with a couple of spots of light surface rust and pitting. There is a filled area behind the sling swivel on the forearm with usual nicks, dings & scratches on the wood overall, otherwise the wood is sound & retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. 4-54960 JR751 (5,000-8,000)
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ENGRAVED SHARPS MODEL 1853 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 8319. Cal. 40. 25-xxx/xxx" oct bbl. This is an "extra engraved" rifle of which only a handful were made. It features full coverage engraving on the frame, lockplate and patchbox, with vignettes of a running deer on the patchbox and feeding doe on the left side of the frame. Bbl has partial engraving for about 4" at the rear and 1-xxx/xxx" at the front. Lever is engraved only on the bottom and the buttplate on the tang, and around the lower screw. Standard markings on the bbl, lockplate and receiver. Rear sight staff is broken. Dbl set triggers. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall, with light pitting on the tangs, lever and buttplate. Wood has normal dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-56341 (15,000-25,000)
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SHARPS MEACHAM CONVERSION HUNTING RIFLE. Cal. 45-120. SN C44992. Fine heavy rifle with 30-xxx/xxx" oct bbl, 1-xxx/xxx" at the muzzle with German silver Rocky Mountain front sight, 800 yard Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight with Sharps Bridgeport & "OLD RELIABLE" markings on the top flat. It has dbl set triggers & its orig military carbine stock with steel buttplate. It has a Meacham schnable tip forearm with two screws. Weight: . CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains a dark mottled brown patina with a few small spots of crusty rust and a light ding or two. Receiver & lockplate retain a mottled silver/brown patina with traces of case colors under the hammer & in the very sheltered areas. Wood is sound with the stock retaining most of an old restored finish & the forearm a fine orig hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Trigger adjusting screw is missing. Strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting. This rifle would have seen frontier use in the buffalo and market trade as it was discovered and consigned from Wyoming. 4-57437 JR710 (5,000-7,000)
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RARE SHARPS GANG MOLD. Cal. 52. Six cavities for tie-on bullets. "US" marked below the standard 3-line Sharps marking, handles are missing. CONDITION: Various dents with scratches. 4-56782 FS290 (1,000-1,500)
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LOT OF TWO SHARPS BULLET MOLDS. (1) Modified base or tip pour, 40-265 mold, SN 165. With standard Bridgeport & "Old Reliable" marks. CONDITION: Edges ground & drilled to accommodate new parts, wood handles have been added, they are battered & broken. Moderate pitting overall. (2) 44-405-1-xxx/xxx SN 187. Bridgeport markings but no "Old Reliable". CONDITION: Very good with scattered light surface rust & file marks. 4-56783, 4-56785 FS287 (500-800)
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CASE FOR SHARPS CREEDMOOR SIGHT. Brown Moroccon leather case marked "Sharps Rifle Co. / BRIDGEPORT CONN." on top in gold. CONDITION: Badly scuffed including area of tape at the catch, which is partially missing, one hinge is broken, purple velvet & silk lining is good. 4-56793-2 FS286 (400-600)
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LOT OF TWO SHARPS BUTTSTOCKS. One for Civil War Carbine with large chip at butt. One for Springfield conversion musket, excellent. Pierre Renaud Collection 4-55143-4 FS267 (250-500)
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FRANK WESSON RHODE ISLAND MILITIA CARBINE. SN A285. Cal. 44 RF. 24" oct bbl. Stamped on the heel of the buttplate "1 R. I. 63". Standard 2-line Wesson markings on top of the bbl. A saddle ring and stud have been added to the left side of the frame. The trigger guard and buttplate have been nickel-plated. Wesson carbines with Benjamin Kittredge markings are generally considered to be Civil War use. CONDITION: Brown patina except on plated parts. Stock has normal dents and scratches. Mechanically good. 4-57239 (2,000-3,000)
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MAYNARD MODEL 1873 IMPROVED HUNTING OR TARGET RIFLE NO. 9. Cal. Appears to be 35-30 thick head. SN 27338. Fine sporting rifle with 26" oct to rnd bbl, gold wash Beech's combination front sight, 2-position flip rear sight and an elevating mid-range tang sight. Stock is very highly figured American walnut with straight grip & square semi-crescent buttplate. Entire rifle has a coating of old dried oil or wax. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% strong bright orig blue. Receiver retains about 50% faded case colors with the balance a mottled silver/brown. Stock is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its bright orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting just in front of the chamber. Pierre Renaud Collection 4-55728 JR295 (1,750-2,750)
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ALLEN & WHEELOCK SGL SHOT RIFLE. SN 847. Cal. 42. 26" part oct bbl. Standard markings on top of the bbl and left side of the frame. The rear sight staff is missing as is the take-down tool. CONDITION: Blue/brown patina overall with hints of orig finish on the bbl and light to moderate pitting on the breech. Wood has a crack at the rear of the lower tang and two more at the rear of the upper tang plus numerous dents and scratches. Mechanically good. 4-57334 FS167 (400-800)
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HOLDEN OPEN FRAME SGL SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 39. Standard grade rifle with rare iron frame (usually found with bronze frames), 24" oct bbl, orig unusual Holden front sight and carbine style ladder rear sight. It has the rare feature of a complete open-sided frame with two unusual finger loops exposed, one to cock the hammer after the lever is open and the front one to extract the empty cartridge for reloading, which also serves as the breech block. Wood is nicely figured straight grain American walnut, uncheckered, with rounded forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. Entire rifle is coated with old dried wax or oil. CONDITION: Very good. All the iron retains most of an old refinish being a plummy/brown color. There are a couple of dings on the receiver and other light handling & use marks. Stock has a replaced sliver on the bottom of the wrist, otherwise the wood is sound with usual light nicks, dings & scratches and some dark oil staining around the receiver edges. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. Pierre Renaud Collection 4-55726 JR284 (800-1,200)
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SCARCE ENFIELD SNIDER CONVERSION CARBINE. Cal. 57 SN 4391. Converted rifle with 25-xxx/xxx" bbl, barleycorn front sight and reverse mounted ladder rear sight. It is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with two bands and slotted head wiping rod. It has a brass buttplate with the number "327" on the tang and has the Enfield cartouche on the right side near the buttplate. Lockplate has usual markings with the date "1867". CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 70% strong orig blue with a couple of large patches of light surface rust. Stock is sound showing moderate to heavy wear and retains most of a fine dark patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with fine pitting that will clean better. 4-54277 JR759 (500-900)
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C E R E M O N I A L M O C C A S I N S , S I O U X , C I R C A 1 8 8 0 S . D u r i n g t h e l a s t t w o d e c a d e s o f t h e 1 9 t h c e n t u r y , t h e L a k o t a ( W e s t e r n S i o u x ) a r t s e n t e r e d a b a r o q u e s t a g e . E n t i r e s u r f a c e s o f c l o t h i n g a n d o b j e c t s w e r e d e c o r a t e d w i t h b e a d w o r k i n c l u d i n g t h e s o l e s o f s o m e m o c c a s i n s . A l t h o u g h s u c h m o c c a s i n s a r e p o p u l a r l y c a l l e d " b u r i a l m o c c a s i n s , " n u m e r o u s h i s t o r i c p h o t o g r a p h s i l l u s t r a t e p e o p l e w e a r i n g m o c c a s i n s w i t h t h e s o l e s b e a d e d . L i k e w i s e , s u r v i v i n g e x a m p l e s e x h i b i t w e a r o n t h e b e a d w o r k o f t h e s o l e s . C O N D I T I O N : H i d e s o m e w h a t s t i f f ; o n e i n c h t e a r i n h i d e a t t o n g u e o f r i g h t m o c c a s i n , f o u r m i s s i n g r o w s o f b e a d s o n r i g h t m o c c a s i n n e a r p e r i m e t e r . N O T E : B e a d s w o r n a w a y a t h e e l a n d b a l l a r e a s o f b o t h m o c c a s i n s , r e s u l t i n g f r o m a c t u a l u s e . S I Z E : 9 - 1 / 2 " l o n g . 4 - 5 7 0 9 0 B L 6 3 ( 3 , 0 0 0 - 4 , 0 0 0 )
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M O C C A S I N S , S I O U X , L A T E 1 9 T H C E N T U R Y . N a t i v e t a n n e d c o w h i d e , r a w h i d e s o l e s , f u l l y b e a d e d u p p e r s w i t h l o n g t a p e r i n g t o n g u e ; b e a d e d i n c l a s s i c S i o u x s t y l e b o r d e r d e s i g n s r e p r e s e n t i n g t i p i s a n d p o s s i b l y m e a t d r y i n g r a c k s . C O N D I T I O N : A t s o m e p o i n t t h e i n s t e p a r e a o f b o t h w a s s l i t f o r t h r e e i n c h e s t o w a r d t h e t o e s , a n d a r o w o f b e a d s r e m o v e d f o r s o m e o n e t o b e a b l e t o w e a r t h i s p a i r . N o t e t h a t t h e b e a d e d t o n g u e w o u l d e s s e n t i a l l y c o v e r t h e s e b r e a k s w h e n w o r n . D e e p s c o r i n g o f t h e s o l e s p r o b a b l y i n c r e a s e d t h e f l e x i b i l i t y a n d / o r t r a c t i o n . N o t e s m a l l s p o t o f t r a n s p a r e n t g l u e o n u p p e r r o w s o f b e a d w o r k o n o u t e r s i d e o f l e f t m o c c a s i n - p o s s i b l y t o s t a b i l i z e b r o k e n s t i t c h e s ; h a l f i n c h t e a r i n s i d e o f l e f t m o c c a s i n a t b a s e o f t o n g u e . H i d e s t i f f . S I Z E : 1 0 - 1 / 4 " l e n g t h . 4 - 5 7 0 9 1 B L 6 4 ( 8 0 0 - 1 , 2 0 0 )
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B L A N K E T S T R I P , S I O U X , 1 9 T H C E N T U R Y . C l a s s i c S i o u x e x a m p l e , b e a d e d o n n a t i v e t a n n e d c o w h i d e , t o a d o r n a m a n s o r w o m a n s w e a r i n g b l a n k e t . " C r o s s " m o t i f i n e a c h r o s e t t e p r o b a b l y r e p r e s e n t s t h e M o r n i n g S t a r . T h o n g p e n d e n t w i t h b r a s s b e a d s a n d a s g l , o n e i n c h h a i r p i p e s u s p e n d e d f r o m t h e m i d d l e o f o n e r o s e t t e - l i k e p e n d a n t s , a s s u m e d t o h a v e b e e n o r i g i n a l l y s u s p e n d e d f r o m t h e o t h e r s . C O N D I T I O N : G e n e r a l s u r f a c e s o i l i n g , o n e ½ i n c h s q u a r e o f b e a d w o r k m i s s i n g , a n d o t h e r m i n o r b e a d l o s s . S I Z E : 5 5 " l e n g t h x 3 - 1 / 2 " w i d e . 4 - 5 6 9 0 3 B L 6 5 ( 3 , 0 0 0 - 4 , 0 0 0 )
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B L A N K E T S T R I P , S I O U X , C I R C A 1 8 7 0 S . B e a d e d w i t h s i n e w i n t h e " l a n e s t i t c h " t e c h n i q u e o n b u f f a l o h i d e , w i t h c l a s s i c L a k o t a m o t i f s a n d c o l o r p a l l e t . T h e w h i t e b a c k g r o u n d i s s o m e w h a t u n u s u a l f o r S i o u x b e a d w o r k o f t h e p e r i o d , b u t i s o c c a s i o n a l l y s e e n . B l a n k e t s t r i p s a r e e l a b o r a t e o r n a m e n t s a p p l i e d a c r o s s t h e m i d d l e o f t a n n e d s k i n r o b e s a n d w e a r i n g b l a n k e t s . C O N D I T I O N : O n e ½ " a n d o n e 1 " l o n g t e a r s ; f o u r n a i l h o l e s i n o n e e n d o f t h e h i d e ; a p p r o x i m a t e l y f i v e i n d i v i d u a l r o w s o f b e a d s m i s s i n g . S I Z E : 5 - 1 / 2 " w i d e x 4 1 " l o n g . 4 - 5 7 3 2 7 B L 4 ( 3 , 0 0 0 - 6 , 0 0 0 )
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R A R E I N D I A N M A D E H O R S E M A S K , L A T E 1 9 T H C E N T U R Y , A N D V O L U M E 7 4 , A P R I L 1 9 9 9 , N U M B E R 2 N E W M E X I C O H I S T O R I C A L R E V I E W . 1 ) M a d e o f t w o p c s o f t a n n e d b u f f a l o r o b e ; t o p s e c t i o n h a v i n g l o n g e r h a i r t o s u g g e s t a b u f f a l o s f o r e l o c k . A p a i r o f c o w b u f f a l o h o r n s t u f t e d w i t h r e d d o w n f e a t h e r s a t t a c h e d a p p r o p r i a t e l y a t t h e t e m p l e s . E y e h o l e s , b a s e s o f h o r n s , f o r e l o c k m a r g i n a n d o u t l i n e o f m a s k b o r d e r e d w i t h s h o r t b u c k s k i n f r i n g e s . N o r t h e r n P l a i n s a n d P l a t e a u I n d i a n p e o p l e s u t i l i z e d i m p o s i n g h o r s e m a s k s f o r c e r e m o n i a l p u r p o s e s a n d h o r s e p a r a d e s . A r a r e f e w , s u c h a s t h i s e x a m p l e , r e p r e s e n t e d b u f f a l o , a n d w h e n p r e s s e d i n t o u s e i m p a r t e d b u f f a l o p o w e r t o a w a r r i o r s m o u n t . M a s k m o u n t e d i n w o o d e n p a c k i n g c a s e c o v e r e d w i t h p a p e r , a n d p r i n t e d o n b a c k , " C H I E F T H U N D E R B I R D / F R E D H A R V E Y / I N D I A N B U I L D I N G / A L B U Q U E R Q U E / N E W M E X I C O " . A s p e r o w n e r , " a c c o r d i n g t o M o o n s f a m i l y , M o o n a c q u i r e d t h i s f r o m h i s f r i e n d C h i e f T h u n d e r b i r d a n d i s o f C h e y e n n e o r i g i n " . D r i e b e 1 9 9 7 , p g 4 2 4 . S i z e : M a s k 1 8 - 1 / 2 " l o n g , h o r n t i p t o h o r n t i p 1 5 - 1 / 2 " . C O N D I T I O N : N o a p p a r e n t d a m a g e . 2 ) H i s t o r i c a l R e v i e w : v a r i o u s a r t i c l e s a b o u t h i s t o r i c a s p e c t s o f N e w M e x i c o , i n c l u d i n g A l b u q u e r q u e a n d t h e A l v a r a d o H o t e l i l l u s t r a t e d . 4 - 5 5 2 3 6 ( 9 , 0 0 0 - 1 2 , 0 0 0 )
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INDIAN DECORATED MODIFIED SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR POSSIBLY CONNECTED TO GERONIMO. Bored out to 20 ga. Serial number is defaced. Bbl cut to 22". Stock has been stamped with a punch design of various figures, which owner states are Gan symbols used by Geronimo. There are numbers of brass tacks stamped into the stock at various places. Cartouches are also stamped. There are four filed grooves on each side of the forearm. These grooves are similar to the four grooves filed on each edge of bow in lot #3548.. The "Gan symbols" also are similar to the symbols on the knife handle of lot #3545. This is accompanied by a canvas belt with large brass tacks, with loops for 20 ga. cartridges. A much later Army coat button is riveted to the tongue. Rear sight has been removed and various parts replaced. Some paperwork accompanies this lot about Indian modified guns, also comparing symbols on gun to Geronimo used Gan symbols. According to historian Grenville Goodwin, Army Scout John Robe tells about how Gen George Crook tried to contact Geronimo by taking his gun to shoot birds near where the Apache were camped. The hostile leaders confronted him, "grabbed his gun away and took the birds he had shot". Moon tells this to be the same gun. CONDITION: Fair to good overall with some live rust. 4-55208 (4,000-6,000)
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INDIAN DECORATED SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER WITH SUPPOSED CONNECTION TO GERONIMO. Cal. 44. Serial number not visible. This is an American Model revolver, covered by rawhide on the grip with 4-xxx/xxx" ribbed bbl. Grips are covered about 80% with red & green painted rawhide, which is sewn on the bottom & the front strap & heavily tacked on the sides & bottom. It is accompanied by a rough hand-made belt & holster. Belt loops have been changed with lighter colored leather loops. This revolver is supposed to have belonged to Geronimo according to the consignor but there is nothing to confirm that. CONDITION: About half of the nickel remains on the bbl. Moderate rust & pitting on the sideplate. Leather covering on the grips is worn through about half way on the bottom, with some cuts on the backstrap. Mechanically needs adjustment. Two X-rays accompanying the pistol show that these are indeed tacks in the grips. Belt & holster are scuffed & stained but still supple. 4-55209 (4,000-7,000)
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SMALL BUTCHER KNIFE PURPORTEDLY USED BY GERONIMO. 8-xxx/xxx" blade. Riveted wood handle, with dot stamped figures, purported to be Gan symbols used by Geronimo, and similar to the Gan symbols on the stock of Springfield trapdoor (lot 3543) Heavy black leather scabbard is riveted at the tip & has stapled tack decorations. CONDITION: Even rust patina on the blade. Light wear on the hilt with soldered fill around the tang. Scabbard is missing one tack & has been treated, so it is supple. 4-55212 (1,500-2,5000)
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P R E S E N T A T I O N R I O G R A N D E C A M P K N I F E T O S U P T . A . N O R T O N . 7 " b l a d e , 1 - 5 / 8 " w i d e i s e t c h e d o n o n e s i d e " R I O G R A N D C A M P K N I F E " a b o v e a v i n e a n d l e a v e s . T h e o t h e r s i d e i s e t c h e d " A . N O R T O N / N E W M E X I C O S U P T . / O F I N D I A N A F F A I R S " . G u a r d i s t w o h e a v y p c s o f b r a s s r i v e t e d t o t h e b l a d e . S c a l e s a r e h o r n a l s o r i v e t e d t o t h e b l a d e t a n g . T h i s k n i f e i s p i c t u r e d o n a p a g e 3 5 1 o f D r i e b e s b o o k o n C a r l M o o n s p o s s e s s i o n s . C O N D I T I O N : V e r y e v e n g r a y p a t i n a o v e r a l l w i t h l i g h t s c a t t e r e d p i t t i n g . C r o s s g u a r d h a s a d a r k p a t i n a w i t h b r i g h t r i v e t s . R i v e t s o n t h e s c a l e s a r e a l s o b r i g h t , b u t t h e r e i s s o m e d e t e r i o r a t i o n i n t h e i n t e r i o r c o r e o f t h e h o r n . 4 - 5 5 2 5 7 ( 1 , 5 0 0 - 2 , 5 0 0 )
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INDIAN USED SHEFFIELD #6 KNIFE. 7" semi-spear pointed sgl edge blade. Copper crossguards are probably replacements, throat & pommel are German silver, crossguard should have matched. Scabbard is a homemade 3-pc scabbard with eleven loops. Illustrated in Moon book p. 351. CONDITION. Gray patina with scattered surface rust & pitting. Hilt is good, the scabbard has three notches carved in one edge & some scratched symbols on the back. 4-55222 (1,000-1,500)
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INDIAN MODE TACKED BELT. Of harness leather decorated with two-pronged brass brads arranged in a four-pointed star, a diamond, and concentric circles motifs. Small pouch of commercial tanned leather sewn inside; dbl buckle fastener. Women of the Jicarilla and Ute tribes in particular, and occasionally of some Plains groups, wore exceptionally wide leather belts decorated with brass tacks, studs, or brads. American Indians traditionally employed four-pointed rather than five-pointed star motifs in their arts. Size: 39" long x 6" high. CONDITION: General use wear of surface leather, some crackling at midpoint, short tear of one layer of pouch leather at fold of lid. 4-55211 BL47 (500-700)
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I N D I A N M A D E L O T O F T W O I T E M S : B O W C A S E A N D Q U I V E R W I T H B O W , S O U T H E R N P L A I N S , L A T E 1 9 T H C E N T U R Y . O w n e r s t a t e s t h a t t h i s i s 1 8 8 0 s a n d a c c o r d i n g t o M o o n s f a m i l y h a d c o m e f r o m G e r o n i m o a n d t h e A p a c h e . 1 ) C o n s t r u c t e d o f c o m m e r c i a l l e a t h e r , d e c o r a t e d w i t h b a n d s a n d p a n e l s o f r e d w o o l f e l t ; t h e n a r r o w t r i a n g u l a r p e n d e n t f r o m t h e o p e n i n g o f e a c h t h e q u i v e r a n d b o w c a s e h u n g w i t h p a i r s o f l o n g m e t a l c o n e s . S i z e : B o w c a s e 3 0 - 1 / 2 " l o n g x 3 - 1 / 2 " w i d e , q u i v e r 2 6 - 3 / 4 " l o n g x 5 - 1 / 2 " w i d e . C O N D I T I O N : G e n e r a l s u r f a c e s o i l i n g , n o a p p a r e n t d a m a g e . 2 ) B o w o f a s h , r e c u r v e d s t y l e , s i n e w - b a c k e d . T h e f o u r g r o o v e s f i l e d o n t h e e d g e o f t h e b o w a r e s i m i l a r t o t h o s e o n t h e f o r e a r m o f t h e S p r i n g f i e l d T r a p d o o r o f l o t # 3 5 4 3 . S i z e : L e n g t h 4 2 " , w i d t h 1 - 5 / 1 6 " . C O N D I T I O N : M o s t o f t h e s i n e w b a c k i n g m i s s i n g . 4 - 5 5 2 0 7 B L 4 6 ( 6 , 0 0 0 - 8 , 0 0 0 )
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CARL MOON"S POUCH, EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Made from a Southern Plains buckskin dress yoke, including the scalloped bottom margin (decorated with picot bead edging). Made of tanned deerskin adorned with multicolor seed beads, including the initial "K". Moon changes the spelling of his name in 1917 from a "c" to a "K". See Driebe 1997, pg 42. Size: 17-xxx/xxx" long x 15-xxx/xxx" high. CONDITION: Light soiling, no apparent bead loss. 4-55262 (200-300)
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EARLY 20TH CENTURY SIOUX PIPE BAG. Native tanned, beaded upper. Main beaded panel of canvas with commercially tanned fringes at bottom. Size: 37" long. CONDITION: Light soiling of upper portion. No apparent bead loss. 4-55238 BL17 (3,000-4,000)
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PIPE BAG, SIOUX, 20TH CENTURY. Native tanned deer hide with fully beaded panel each side, and three beaded triangular tabs at bottom; typical Sioux motifs in various colors of large seed beads. Size: 27" in length x 6-xxx/xxx" wide. Driebe 1997, pg 308. CONDITION: Minor stains on one side of two of the triangular tabs; no bead loss. 4-55255 (800-1,200)
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N A V A J O F I N G E R D R U M A N D C A R R Y I N G C A S E . 1 ) G o u r d d r u m : c u l t u r e / o r i g i n , d a t e a n d u s e u n k n o w n . L i n e a r d e s i g n s a p p l i e d w i t h p y r o g r a p h y ( " w o o d b u r n i n g " ) t o o u t e r s u r f a c e o f s e m i - s p h e r i c a l g o u r d b a s e ; t h i n r a w h i d e d r u m h e a d s e c u r e d w i t h t h r e e p e g s ( o n e m i s s i n g ) , a n d o n e r i n g p e g f o r s u s p e n s i o n . S i z e : D i a m e t e r , o v a l : 5 - 1 / 4 " / 4 - 1 / 4 " . C O N D I T I O N : T w o t e a r s i n m a r g i n o f r a w h i d e , g e n e r a l s o i l i n g o f r a w h i d e . 2 ) C a r r y i n g c a s e : m o d e r n , c o n s t r u c t e d o f t w o p c s c u t f r o m a H i s p a n i c w e a v i n g f r o m C h i m a y o , N e w M e x i c o . S t r a p m a d e o f c i n c h i n g m a t e r i a l e n d i n g w i t h l e a t h e r f r i n g e s ; t h r e e m e t a l c o n c h a s a n d t u r k e y t a i l f e a t h e r s a t t a c h e d o n e e a c h o n t r i a n g u l a r f l a p , a n d a t e a c h u p p e r c o r n e r o f p o u c h . D r i e b e 1 9 9 7 , p g 3 3 7 S i z e : O v e r a l l l e n g t h o f p o u c h i s 2 8 - 1 / 2 " , p o u c h p r o p e r i s 1 0 - 1 / 4 " x 9 - 1 / 2 " . C O N D I T I O N : O v e r a l l s o i l i n g a n d u s e w e a r , m a r g i n s o f s t r a p f r a y e d a t m i d s e c t i o n . 4 - 5 5 2 6 0 ( 6 0 0 - 8 0 0 )
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MASK, NAVAJO, CIRCA 1900. Case mask, possibly associated with a Yei-be-chai ceremony. Native-tanned leather painted with white clay or kaolin; triangular black painted eyes, blackened gourd tubular mouth made from gourd stem and ringed with strip of otter fur at base; mane of red-dyed angora across top of head from side to side. Driebe 1997, pg 333-335. Size: 17" high x 15" wide. CONDITION: Overall use wear and soiling, angora desiccated. 4-55268 BL55 (3,000-4,000)
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I N D I A N M A D E S H I E L D A N D C O V E R , P L A I N S , L A T E 1 9 t h C . 1 ) I n d i a n m a d e s h i e l d w i t h r a w h i d e d i s c b o u n d b y a b e n t w o o d h o o p , a n d w o o d e n g r i p b o t h w r a p p e d w i t h r a w h i d e t h o n g s . C a r r y i n g s t r a p a t t a c h e d a c r o s s b a c k . F r o n t o f s h i e l d d e c o r a t e d w i t h t w o h a n d p r i n t s i n r e d p a i n t . S t a m p e d o n t o p b a c k " M i l l e r B r o s / 1 0 1 R a n c h " . C O N D I T I O N : N o a p p a r e n t d a m a g e a n d u s u a l s u r f a c e s o i l i n g . S I Z E : D i a m e t e r i s 1 6 - 1 / 4 " . 2 ) S h i e l d c o v e r c o n s i s t s o f t w o p i e c e s o f t a n n e d h i d e l a c e d t o g e t h e r w i t h o n e o r i g p a t c h a t l o w e r l e f t m a r g i n . L a r g e t h u n d e r b i r d - l i k e i m a g e p a i n t e d i n b l a c k i n c e n t e r , e n c i r c l e d b y s g l , n a r r o w b l a c k a n d r e d b a n d s n e a r p e r i m e t e r . F i v e t u r k e y v u l t u r e , s e c o n d a r y w i n g f e a t h e r s a r e s u s p e n d e d a l o n g b o t t o m m a r g i n . ( T h e s e f e a t h e r s a r e d e f i n i t e l y f r o m a t u r k e y v u l t u r e b u z z a r d n o t t o b e t a k e n f o r e a g l e f e a t h e r s ) . D r i e b e 1 9 9 7 , p g 3 2 9 . S i z e : D i a m e t e r i s 1 7 - 1 / 2 " . C O N D I T I O N : N o a p p a r e n t d a m a g e t o c o v e r p r o p e r . U s u a l s u r f a c e s o i l i n g . 4 - 5 5 2 5 3 ( 6 , 0 0 0 - 8 , 0 0 0 )
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W O M A N S M O C C A S I N S , P U E B L O , C I R C A 1 9 0 0 . N a t i v e t a n n e d e l k h i d e u p p e r s , r a w h i d e s o l e s . A l l o f t h e S o u t h w e s t e r n P u e b l o t r i b e s m a d e t h i s g e n r e o f " h i g h - t o p " m o c c a s i n s f o r w o m e n . S t y l e i n c o r p o r a t e s a l e g g i n g - l i k e e x t e n s i o n t h a t w r a p s a r o u n d t h e w e a r e r s l e g b e l o w t h e k n e e ; t h e t o p f o l d s d o w n i n t h e m a n n e r o f a t u n i c s k i r t . N o t e t h e " s t a k e l o o p s " ( l e f t f r o m t h e t a n n i n g p r o c e s s ) a r o u n d t h e b o t t o m m a r g i n . F r o n t p a r t o f t h e f o o t a r e a o f t h i s p a i r i s p a i n t e d w i t h y e l l o w o c h e r ; t h e a n k l e a n d h e e l a r e a s a r e l i g h t l y p a i n t e d g r e e n . D r i e b e 1 9 9 7 , p g 3 3 6 . S i z e : R i g h t m o c c a s i n e x t e n d e d 2 9 " h i g h x 1 8 " w i d e . C O N D I T I O N : N o a p p a r e n t d a m a g e , g e n e r a l u s e w e a r a n d l i g h t s o i l i n g . 4 - 5 5 2 5 9 B L 4 0 ( 2 , 0 0 0 - 2 , 5 0 0 )
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S I O U X M A N S L E G G I N G S , P L A I N S , C I R C A 1 9 4 0 S . U n p a i n t e d c o m m e r c i a l h i d e , g r a y i s h - w h i t e i n c o l o r , h e a v i l y f r i n g e d a l o n g o u t e r m a r g i n , a n d l e a t h e r b e l t t i e a t t o p . E a c h d e c o r a t e d w i t h a w o v e n b e a d w o r k s t r i p w i t h s e v e n t i p i d e s i g n s i n m u l t i p l e c o l o r s . D r i e b e 1 9 9 7 , p g 3 0 9 . S i z e : L e g g i n g p r o p e r 3 0 " l o n g x 1 1 - 1 / 2 " w i d e . C O N D I T I O N : G e n e r a l u s e w e a r a n d s p o t t i n g o v e r a l l . N e a r b o t t o m o f l e f t l e g g i n g t w o s m a l l h o l e s o n f r o n t a n d o n e l a r g e r h o l e o n b a c k ; n o d a m a g e t o b e a d w o r k . 4 - 5 5 2 5 6 ( 8 0 0 - 1 , 2 0 0 )
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P L A I N S B U F F A L O B U L L S K U L L . O w n e r s t a t e s t h a t t h e M o o n f a m i l y r e p r e s e n t e d t h i s t o h a v e b e l o n g e d t o C h i e f T h u n d e r b i r d C a . 1 8 8 0 . P a i n t e d i n a m a n n e r f o r c e r e m o n i e s s u c h a s f o r t h e S u n D a n c e . O w n e r s t a t e s t h a t t h e o v e r a l l p a t t e r n o f g r e e n d o t s r e p r e s e n t s h a i l s t o n e s t h a t c a l l u p o n t h e m i g h t o f t h e T h u n d e r b i r d s t h e m o s t p o w e r f u l b e i n g s i n t h e u n i v e r s e . T h e s k u l l i s m o u n t e d o n a w o o d e n p l a c q u e a n d s t e n c i l e d o n t h e b a c k " O l d m e d i c i n e s k u l l / F r o m m y f r i e n d / C h i e f / T h u n d e r b i r d / K a r l M o o n . S e e D r i e b e 1 9 9 7 , p g 4 2 4 . S i z e : 2 3 - 1 / 2 " x 1 7 " . C O N D I T I O N : E x h i b i t s w e a t h e r i n g . 4 - 5 5 2 4 1 ( 3 , 0 0 0 - 6 , 0 0 0 )
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POSSIBLY INDIAN USED ROSARY WITH SMALL BRASS CRUCIFIX; MINIATURE CRUCIFIX. Beads some kind of seed. CONDITION: Seeds disintegrating due to age. 4-55219 (250-500)
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INDIAN MADE CIRCA 1930 PLATEAU PURSE CLASP TYPE. Flying eagle with shield and flag motif, each side fully beaded with faceted and unfaceted seed beads. Size: 9-xxx/xxx" long x 7" wide. CONDITION: Beads missing in four small areas on one side. 4-55246 (250-500)
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EARLY 20TH CENTURY SIOUX QUILLED BUFFALO HORN. Polished buffalo bull horn decorated with a collar of rawhide slats wrapped with dyed porcupine quills. Beadwork and metal cones with red dyed horse hair and leather thong for suspension. Cross designs in the quillwork are generally considered to represent the Morning Star. Sioux in particular made elaborately decorated horns of this type for sale to the outside. Size: Length along outside curve is 13". CONDITION: Slight damage to quills. 4-55252 BL33 (400-500)
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EARLY 20TH CENTURY ATHABASCAN DEER LEG POUCH. Constructed of untanned hair-on deer hocks (lower legs including hooves and dewclaws). Circular bottom of seal skin with fur lined with black cloth. Size: 6-xxx/xxx" high. CONDITION: Slight moth damage to red wool binding around opening. 4-55247 (400-800)
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L A T E 1 9 T H C E N T U R Y W A R C L U B , P L A I N S ( P O S S I B L Y S I O U X ) . S l u n g S h o t t y p e s l i g h t l y f l e x e d h e a d . H a n d l e a n d h e a d e n t i r e l y c o v e r e d w i t h s e e d b e a d w o r k o f g e o m e t r i c d e s i g n s i n r o y a l b l u e , y e l l o w , a n d l i g h t g r e e n . S i z e : 2 2 - 3 / 4 " l o n g . C O N D I T I O N : M i n o r b e a d l o s s a n d m o d e r a t e s u r f a c e g r i m e . P o s s i b l e o r i g t a b o r t a s s l e o f c o w t a i l n o w m i s s i n g . 4 - 5 5 2 4 0 ( 5 0 0 - 7 0 0 )
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INDIAN USED ROSARY WITH TWO CROSSES. Owner states that this roasary is "attributed to Geronimo by Moon and his family". Standard Catholic rosary with additional stamped metal cross "trade silver" style, engraved with Missionarie School, and Camp Apache. Large rosary beads separated at intervals by intricately coiled wire knots. First cross orig to rosary; large metal cross evidently added at some point, and possibly relating to this object being used by an Indian person. Size: 27-xxx/xxx" long, metal cross 3-xxx/xxx" x 2-xxx/xxx". CONDITION: General uniform patination. 4-55218 (1,500-2,000)
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POSSIBLY INDIAN USED ROSARY, CIRCA 1900. Possibly used as a necklace. Copper cross stamped around the perimeter and with IHS at the cross bar. Sgl beads and two copper cones as pendants. File marks on back of cross. Size: Overall length is 20" long, cross is 4-xxx/xxx" x 2-xxx/xxx". CONDITION: Cross patinated with oxidation in stamped designs. 4-55250 (400-600)
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LATE 19th C. PLAINS TRADE CROSS NECKLACE. Pendant cross made of two pieces of copper, the top one smaller than, and riveted with thirteen copper rivets over the other; copper ring riveted at top. Superimposed at the cross bar is a copper one penny token dated 1832. Leather thong strung with painted glass beads and four black bear claws. Size: Overall length is 19", cross is 7-xxx/xxx" long x 4" wide. CONDITION: Cross heavily patinated; rivets oxidized; paint on beads largely flaked off. 4-55249 (1,200-1,500)
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CIRCA 1900 PLAINS TRADE CROSS NECKLACE AND HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH OF CHIEF GALL. Pendant cross made of copper with two rocker-engraved bars ring inset at top for suspension. Overlaid with twelve silver-colored domed discs; three oval glass trade beads suspended as pendants felt backing, with black printed design, for buffalo hide lap robe; leather tie thongs. Size: Necklace proper 26-xxx/xxx", long cross is 6-xxx/xxx" x 8-xxx/xxx". CONDITION: Cross somewhat patinated and oxidized; remains of gummed sticker on back. Felt necklace slightly faded. Late 19th C. sepia-tone photograph holder of Pizi (Gall), and son (print after D.F. Barry original). Size: 6-xxx/xxx" x 4-xxx/xxx". CONDITION: No apparent wear, foxing, or other damage. 4-55248 (1,200-1,500)
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I N D I A N M O D E E L K A N T L E R Q U I R T , L A T E 1 9 T H C E N T U R Y . O w n e r s t a t e s t h a t t h i s q u i r t i s o f A p a c h e a n d a t t r i b u t e d , b y M o o n a n d h i s f a m i l y , t o G e r o n i m o . M a d e f r o m b r o w t i n e o f e l k a n t l e r , h a r n e s s l e a t h e r l a s h , a n d l e a t h e r w r i s t s t r a p b a c k e d w i t h r e d f e l t e d g e s p i n k e d . A t s o m e p o i n t G E R O N I M O a n d a d b l c h e v r o n p a t t e r n h a v e b e e n a p p l i e d i n p u n c t u a t e f o r m . S i z e : O v e r a l l l e n g t h i s 3 4 " , a n t l e r h a n d l e l e n g t h i s 1 2 " . C O N D I T I O N : S u r f a c e o f a n t l e r b e a r s o r i g l i n e a r c r a c k l i n g ; g e n e r a l s u r f a c e s o i l i n g o f a n t l e r a n d w r i s t s t r a p ; l a s h d e s i c c a t e d . 4 - 5 5 2 0 6 ( 4 , 0 0 0 - 6 , 0 0 0 )
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L A T E 1 9 T H C E N T U R Y S I O U X F L U T E W I T H P A I N T E D P A R F L E C H E C A S E A N D P H O T O G R A P H . 1 ) F l u t e : I n d i a n m a d e o f s p l i t a n d h o l l o w e d c e d a r b o u n d w i t h t h r e e b a n d s o f s i n e w ; r e d a n d w h i t e r i b b o n s t r e a m e r s a n d p a i n t e d s t o p c a r v e d w i t h b u f f a l o h e a d i n l o w r e l i e f . S e r i e s o f r e d & b l a c k t r i a n g l e s p a i n t e d a r o u n d o p e n i n g . P l a i n s I n d i a n m e n c u s t o m a r i l y p l a y e d f l u t e s o f t h i s t y p e f o r c o u r t i n g a n d g e n e r a l m u s i c a l e n t e r t a i n m e n t . T h i s f l u t e i s b e i n g p l a y e d b y G e r o n i m o G o m e z i n t h e p h o t o g r a p h e n t i t l e d L o v e S o n g , a t T a o s , N e w M e x i c o - 1 9 1 4 [ D r i e b e , 1 9 9 7 : 8 3 ] . S i z e : 2 2 - 1 / 4 " l o n g . C O N D I T I O N : N o a p p a r e n t b r e a k a g e o r d a m a g e . 2 ) C a s e p a r f l e c h e ( I n d i a n - p r e p a r e d r a w h i d e ) p a i n t e d i n c l a s s i c S i o u x d e s i g n s a n d c o l o r s a p p l i e d t o p a r f l e c h e c o n t a i n e r s o f v a r i o u s t y p e s . S i z e : 2 3 - 1 / 2 " l o n g x 6 - 1 / 4 " w i d e . C O N D I T I O N : N o a p p a r e n t d a m a g e . S u r f a c e o f c a s e i r r e g u l a r a s i s t y p i c a l f o r p a r f l e c h e c o n t a i n e r s . L i g h t s u r f a c e s o i l i n g . 3 ) P h o t o g r a p h m a t t e d : s u b j e c t i s G e r o n i m o G o m e z , T a o s I n d i a n m a n [ D r i e b e , 1 9 9 7 : 8 3 ] . S I Z E : O v e r a l l s i z e 1 1 " x 1 4 " , p h o t o g r a p h i s 7 " x 9 - 1 / 2 " . 4 - 5 5 2 5 1 ( 4 , 0 0 0 - 6 , 0 0 0 )
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