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Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Auction: The Earp Brothers & Cowboys

Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00AM EDT
  2025-07-26 11:00:00 2025-07-26 11:00:00 America/New_York North American Auction Company North American Auction Company : Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Auction: The Earp Brothers & Cowboys https://live.naabid.com/auctions/north-american-auction/tombstone-western-heritage-museum-auction-the-earp-brothers-cowboys-20021
Join North American Auction Company on July 26th for a once-in-a-lifetime auction of the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Collection. This extraordinary sale features the largest private collection of Tombstone history, including rare and historic pieces tied to Wyatt Earp, the Earp Brothers, and the infamous Cochise Cowboys. From original artifacts, outlaw relics, and the largest collection of C.S. Fly photographs, this is a can’t-miss event for collectors of the Old West’s most legendary chapter.
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Lot 364

Quackenbush Safety Cartridge Single Shot .22 Rifle

Estimate: $250 - $500
Starting Bid
$100

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot we have a Quackenbush Safety Cartridge Single Shot Rifle chambered in .22 caliber. The rifle displays a 18" long round barrel, metal frame stock, and fixed sights. The side of the frame is marked with "H.M. QUCKENBUSH, HERKIMER, N.Y. U.S.A. PAT. IN U.S. & ENG. FEB 23'86 & BELG. MAR. 15.86.". To load this firearm the firing mechanism swings to the right and a single .22 shot can be loaded. The firing mechanism is then manually cocked. All components of this firearm are in working condition. The rifle shows good condition overall with wear due to age and use. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona where the rifle has been on display in their collection for multiple decades, Marge and Stephen Elliott collection with many items associated with John D. Gilchriese. The rifle weighs 3lbs 10oz. Serial Number: NSN. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.

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