Dan Morphy Auctions of Denver, Pennsylvania in the US will be auctioning 1,200 lots including militaria and historic firearms, on February 26-27.
Offerings for sale will include 40 Kentucky rifles, an assortment of World War I and II M1 Girand rifles, a dozen early Springfield Civil War rifles known as '1903s' and more than 60 historic double-barrel shotguns.
 A silver Indian and eagles adorn the rifle's butt |
Big standouts in the auction for collectors include an outstanding Kentucky rifle attributed to Charles Baum of Pennsylvania, boasting 65 silver inlays.
Silver depictions of an Indian with a tomahawk and a flying eagle adorn the rifle's butt stock. The gun is estimated at $7.5k-12k.
Also on offer among the rare firearms is a scarce Winchester Model 1886 .45-.70 caliber bolt-action rifle, selling alongside eight Winchester pre-1964 Model 70s.
 A Kentucky rifle attributed to Charles Baum of Pennsylvania ($7.5k-12k) |
All of the firearms are highly sought-after by collectors.
Aside from antique firearms, around 170 lots of historical and political memorabilia will also go under the hammer, including banners, flags and badges.
Highlights include a US Presidential campaign flag for Benjamin Harrison, and a William Taft banner.
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