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Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Auction: The Earp Brothers & Cowboys

Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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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 381

Tombstone, A.T. .22cal Gold Finders Ammo Belt

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Starting Bid
$300

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Featured in this lot is this Tombstone, Arizona Territory .22cal gold finders ammo belt circa 19th century and displayed in the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. This is a gold finder or miners or money belt that houses .22cal Long Rifle rounds with a stainless steel buckle that shows a large compartment in the hollow part of the ammo belt that shows security over ones wealth from theft and robbery. Gold finder belts, also known as miners' belts, were essential pieces of equipment for prospectors during the 19th-century gold rushes. Typically made of sturdy leather, these belts often featured loops and pouches for carrying tools such as hammers, picks, pans, and even pistols. In the rugged and often lawless mining camps of the American West, a miner’s belt was not only practical—it symbolized readiness and self-reliance. For many, it was a lifeline, helping them navigate both the physical challenges of mining and the volatile frontier environment in pursuit of fortune. The money belt comes complete with an original museum tag that reads as follows: Money Belt & .22 cartridge belt. The condition of this of this leather money belt is well preserved with some patina to the leather but no obvious signs of damage and shows a well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this money belt 38 1/2" x 2 3/4". The collective weight of this miners belt is 1lb. G-013

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