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87.Braided
horsehair hat band with silver mountings.$75
418.Al
Furstnow, Miles City, Montana, cartridge 'money' belt with large caliber loops.
A well worn, used piece but good for display and to match up with your Al
Furstnow holster. Dark brown color.$1250
450.Interesting
horse hoof cleaning and doctoring outfit, possibly for veterinary use. Comes
with metal handle and 5 cleaning, gouging, and cutting tool that interchange on
the handle. All in wrap around case. Case is fragile but the tools are in good
condition except for some minor surface rust. Easily cleaned to fine condition.
A really nice old set that any horseman would have been proud to own.$95
569.Here
is the most unusual three piece set of cowboy stuff that we have encountered in
many a moon. A pair of big cowboy spurs with gold and silver mountings including
cowboy boots and the Wyoming bucking horse plus nice floral engraved designs; a
cowboy horse bit with the same designs in gold and silver, and a big silver
overlay belt buckle with the same designs in gold and silver. A most attractive
set, the finest group ever made by Wyoming bit and spur maker, Monty Clark.
Monty really outdid himself this time. Anyone would be proud to own and use this
set. A state treasure for some of you Wyoming folk. The very best!!!,$1450
670.Well
worn, flower carved belt and holster set by H.H. Heiser of Denver, Colorado. A
much used old set, full flower carved, hand laced holster for SAA Colt with 7
1/2 inch barrel, large caliber loops, clip corner buckle, will fit a 38' waist.
To wear or display.$575
686.Old
cowboy rain coat or SLICKER, made for wearing over a saddle and covering your
legs while riding. The old style like a FISH BRAND or similar but I cannot see a
mark or label. Quite good condition for it's age and just a slight bit of wear
on the lower edge, left front. These are really hard to come by as they were
used up worn out and thrown away. Double row of brass buttons down the front.
After carrying these rolled up on the saddle, they tended to get pretty holy. As
I was growing up, cowboys always said that if you really wanted to get wet, just
wear one of these slickers in the rain!,$675
873.DUHAMEL
SADDLERY, RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, LEATHER WAATCH FOB. A real nice example of
this famous old saddlery fob. Has saddle on face and their motto, 'BEST ON
EARTH'. There saddles were real good but probably not that good. Fine original
condition.$100
881.INTERESTING
OLD COWBOY HAT AS WORN BY MEMBERS OF THE 1902 COWBOYS ASSOCIATION here in South
Dakota. This was the year of the last big roundup of cattle as the land was
being taken by homesteaders. The whole western part of the State, all the land
west of the Missouri river was included in this roundup. There are no living
members of this Association today. Silverbelly with dark brown binding and band.
Comes with a gold and black ribbon with the 1902 COWBOY logo.$450
928.HAND
FORGED BRANDING IRON, INITIALS R N. A really well made iron, different than any
I've seen. A fine example of the blacksmiths art. If these initials mean
anything to you, here is a real bargain!,$175
948.UNIQUE
HAND FORGED BRANDING IRON. A LARGE IRON WHAT APPEARS TO BE A: C BAR A,
connected. Very nice piece of blacksmith art in this nice old iron.$135
950.ENGRAVED
STERLING SILVER HAT BAND. An exceptionally nice old hat band, adjustable to
size, quite large to medium. Hand engraved, unsigned. NICE!,$200
963.OLD
PAIR OF SOLID NICKEL BRONK SPURS, UNMARKED BUT COULD BE BUERMANN OR NORTH &
JUDD. Probably the earliest attempt at producing the standard bronk spur as seen
today, surely 1930's. This pair belonged to the famous cowboy and rodeo clown
George Mills and have his name engraved inside the band. George worked out of
Pueblo, Colorado and right here where we live at Tilford, South Dakota. He was
one of the earliest Clown/Bullfighters, in America. A most interesting pair with
the speed rowell points, cut at an angle. For those of us that have actually
used them in the rodeo business, the pattern of the longer inside band and the
angled rowell point on such an early pair, is sure something to contemplate.$850
979.EARLY
DAY DAKOTA, HAND FORGED, LARGE, BRANDING IRON, E G BAR, SHOWING THE BLACKSMITH'S
ARTISTRY. A really nice old iron, extremely well done.$120
996.OLD
HAND FORGED BRANDING IRON FOR THE S E RANCH.$125
1156.SUPER
DOOPER SET OF TOOLED LEATHER SPUR STRAPS WITH 4 PIECE STERLING SILBER WITH GOLD
FIGURES BUCKLE SETS. MADE SEVERAL YEARS AGO BUT NEVER USED. ABOUT AS NICE AS YOU
WILL EVER FIND. 2 PIECE STRAPS WITH BIG ENGRAVED CONCHAS. Buckle sets alone
worth our asking price.$350
1319.MINIATURE
COWBOY CARVED LEATHER STOCK SADDLE. Black leather with quilted seat. Nice
display item for western decor.$75
1320.REALLY
NICE OLD BRAIDED RAWHIDE QUIRT AS CARRIED BY EARLY DAY COWBOYS ON THE RANGE.
Many early day saddles have rings or snaps, just to accommodate the quirt. A
good example of the braider's art. 36 inches overall.$200
1321.NICE
OLD SLIM JIM HOLSTER FOR THE COLT 1860 .44 CONVERSION REVOLVER THAT HAS HAD THE
BARREL CUT OFF TO 6 INCHES. Of course the holster has been cut off as well but
still a really neat old piece to match up with your cut barrel gun. Floral
embossed with red lining!,$600
1323.ORIGINAL
SPRING CLIP SHOULDER HOLSTER BY THE MILES CITY SADDLERY, MILES CITY, MONTANA FOR
THE SAA COLT WITH 4 3/4 INCH BARREL. Very nice original condition, complete with
cross strap.$424
1324.AN
EXCEPTIONAL FLOWER CARVED, MATCHING BELT AND HOLSTER SET BY THE COLORADO
SADDLERY OF DENVER, CO. A circa 1950 outfit with era trophy buckle, buck
stitched, sheepskin lined holster that will fit a Colt SAA with 5 1/2 inch
barrel. Belt loops are .38/.357 or would fit a 32/20 cartridge as well. One of
the nicest sets that we have ever had and that says a lot! Belt would fit a
38/40 inch waist. Over 50 years old but still about new condition. The
BEST!,$850
1325.H.H.
HEISER, DENVER, COLORADO, SPRING CLIP SHOULDER HOLSTER FOR THE SAA COLT WITH 5
1/2 INCH BARREL. Very nice condition, complete with cross strap.$300
1326.A
REALLY NICE OLD PAIR OF BAT WING CHAPS BY THE H.H. HEISER Co. OF DENVER,
COLORADO. BLACK COLOR ELK TAN WITH BUCK STITCHED, BASKET STAMPED BELT AND LARGE
NICKEL CONCHOS. Appear to have been hardly worn. All complete and ready to
GO!,$450
1327.OKLAHOMA
LEATHER CO. MIAMI, OK, BELT AND HOLSTER. Holster will fit a Colt SAA with up to
a 5 1/2 inch barrel. Belt size is 40/44 and the cartridge loops are 44/45. New
unused.$125
1328.ARIZONA
BELT & HOLSTER SET BY GALCO OF PHOENIX. A really well made outfit with
folded Money Belt with 44/45 caliber loops and a hard, fast draw holster that
will fit a SAA Colt with 4 3/4 or 5 1/2 inch barrel. Waist size is 44
inches.$155
1330.LADIES,
BUCKSKIN, SPLIT SKIRT RIDING OUTFIT. Not real old but nicely made. Buck
stitched, could not be duplicated at this price.$250
1332.AL
FURSTNOW, MILES CITY MONTANA, BELT AND HOLSTER SET, BOTH MARKED BY THAT FAMOUS
SADDLERY. Cartridge loops for large 44-45 caliber ammunition, money belt style
with clip corner buckle, size 42. Double loop, plug bottom holster is flower
carved with slight trimming on upper edge and will fit a SAA Colt with 5 1/2
inch bbl. You will look long and hard to find a better outfit than this Northern
Plains gun rig.$3400
1333.OLD
WELL WORN, CARTRIDGE MONEY BELT BY MONTGOMERY WARD, WITH A WELL WORN FLOWER
CARVED, DOUBLE LOOP HOLSTER THAT WILL FIT A SAA COLT WITH 5 1/2 OR SHORTER
BARREL. Cannot tell if the holster is marked as is laced down to the back flap
but a well made piece in it's day and could well be maker marked as well. Benn
carried many a mile and has a great look. Cartridge loops are for 32/20 ammo. A
really great display piece to put with your well worn SAA in this caliber.$650
1334.GOLD
AND SILVER RODEO TROPHY BUCKLE FOR THE ALL AROUND COWBOY AT 'KANSAS BIGGEST
RODEO, PHILLIPSBURG, KANSAS'. A most beautiful buckle, dated 1982, with no name
on the ribbon. A bit of research may determine who won it. Be a CHAMPION!,$850
1335.GOLD
AND SILVER RODEO TROPHY BUCKLE FOR THE CHAMPION BULL DOGGER AT THE ELLENSBURG
(WASHINGTON) RODEO IN 1980. A real nice looking big buckle, from one of the
largest old time rodeo's in America, one of the BIG FOUR in the Northwest. No
name but a bit of research may determine who won it.$750
1337.NICE
OLD FLOWER CARVED, SINGLE LOOP HOLSTER FOR A SAA COLT WITH 4 3/4 INCH BARREL,
MARKED WYETH, ST. JOSEPH, MO. Shows use but in good sound condition. Mark
guaranteed on lower portion of the bottom flap.$575
1338.NICE
OLD SINGLE LOOP, BASKET STAMPED HOLSTER FOR THE SAA COLT WITH 4 3/4 INCH BARREL,
MARKED, M.J. JOLLEY, BUT NO LOCATION. Shows plenty of use and wear but still a
neat old holster. Match this one up with your well worn money belt for a winning
combination!,$350
1339.REALLY
NICE OLD PAIR OF SOLID NICKEL COWBOY SPURS BY AUGUST BUERMANN. Marked 'STAR
STEEL SILVER', with STAR. A plain metal, long shank spur with heart shaped
swinging button and a pair of new looking leather spur straps by the Colorado
Saddlery.$375
1340.NICE
OLD DIAMOND SHAPED BRANDING IRON, HORSE SIZE. Shows plenty of use but still in
good shape and could be used again.$35
1341.NICE
OLD, HAND FORGED BRANDING IRON, A LAZY J, CONNECTED. A well made Montana brand
with long handle.$65
1342.VERY
SEVERE, HAND FORGED, TWISTED BAR, WORK HORSE BIT. This one evidently for a stud
horse that was hard to handle. Also has an iron bar jockey stick that connected
him to another horse but kept him from biting his team mate. A most interesting
old bit and as I grew up working horses, it really tells a story! A great
addition to your horse bit collection and a nice example of early blacksmith
art.$125
1343.BEAUTIFUL
PAIR OF TONY LAMA, WOMENS COWBOY BOOTS. Believe the material is red plastic with
leather lining. Buck stitched toes of the same material. Size 6, I think. About
new condition, worn but never abused or skuffed.$125
1344.MEN'S
PLASTIC LOOKING BOOTS BY THE ACME BOOT CO. May be patent leather but has a
plastic look. Black with gold inlay tops. Very nice, worn but not abused, size
10C.$125
1359.OLD
HAND FORGED AND RIVITED, TWO FIGURE, HORSE BRANDING IRON, 7E. A much used old
iron out of Montana.$55
1364.LIGHT
WEIGHT, PATENT LEATHER, BAT WING CHAPS, BLACK WITH ORANGE WOOL DECORATION, PLUS
NICKEL PLATED BRASS STUDDS. A most striking old pair, surely made for Wild West
Show use or for some stage production because of their very light weight, never
intended for western ranch use.. They are so uniquely striking that a photograph
would quickly identify them were such available. If we only knew the history of
this unusual and visual old pair, it would surely be most interesting.$950
1394.EXTREMELY
WELL MADE, HAND FORGED WF BRANDING IRON. The man I got it from said it was used
to brand their horses at a Wells Fargo Stage Station in Montana. While that is
logical, I had never heard of that being done but it makes a really good
story!,$450
1395.REALLY
NICE OLD PAIR OF COWBOY SADDLE BAGS BY J.E. SCHRINER, RAPID CITY, SD. Fine
original condition, embossed line design, nickel oval buckles. We live just 16
miles from Rapid City and this is the only pair of bags by this maker that we
have encountered.$875
1403.OLD
MONTANA BRANDING IRON, L BAR (REVERSE) L. A well made iron and if your initials
are L.L. you have a good one here.$45
1424.A.F.
BLOOM, BELLE FOURCHE, (SOUTH DAKOTA) MARKED LATIGO KEEPER FOR COWBOY STOCK
SADDLE. Bloom was an early day Dakota saddle maker during the days when Belle
Fourche was one of the leading cattle shipping points in America. Not listed in
most publications.$100
1425.PAINTED
TIN, TOY BANK, IN THE SHAPE OF A LOG CABIN. THE NAME, BAR X DUDE RANCH IS OVER
THE DOOR. NICE AND DECORATIVE.$55
1433.EARLY
TEXAS, HOPE STYLE SADDLE AS USED BY TEXAS CAVALRY DURING THE CIVIL WAR. A nice
old saddle with Texas star on the big oversize horn and Texas stars on the big
brass tacks. Very similar to the saddle used by General Robert E. Lee during the
Mexican and Civil War which is now in a Southern museum. Very good condition
overall with hooded stirrups. As the saddle came out of the NE, U.S. it was
probably taken as a trophy during the Civil War!,$2500
1449.A
REALLY NICE OLD PAIR OF POMMEL SADDLE BAGS BY SHELTON PAYNE OF EL PASO, TEXAS.
Surely made in their early days of operation circa 1890's. Also made with
carrying handles for easy transport when removed from the saddle. Nice supple
leather, tan color. A great match up for an early Texas saddle!,$1275
1453.OLD
HAND FORGED BRANDING IRON WITH BAR DESIGN. THE BAR WAS USED TO FORM ANY STRAIGT
LETTER OR DESIGN.$25
1455.NICE
OLD LEATHER AND WOOLEN JACKET, WOMAN'S SIZE, LARGE, WITH OVERLAY LOGO FOR MILES
CITY (MONTANA) COWBOYS WITH BUCKING HORSE. Nice condition.$120
1456.NICE
OLD PAIR OF HIGH TOP COWBOY BOOTS WITH 15 INCH STOVE PIPE STITCHED TOPS, CUBAN
HEELS. Very good condition to wear or display.$800
1457.PAIR
OF MUCH USED BAT WING CHAPS BY J.E. SCHRINER OF RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA. A
fairly scarce maker, Jake Schriner was in business during the 1920's and had
previously worked for the Duhamel Saddlery of Rapid City.$800
1461.GLASS
DOME BRIDLE ROSETTE WITH SHIELD, ANCHOR, AND THE LETTERS A.O.U.W. Am not sure
what the letters stand for but possibly American Association of University
Women? Not quite right for a bridle rosette. Excellent original condition.$40
1465.OLD
CAARTRIDGE BELT WITH .45 CALIBER LOOPS AND CLIP CORNER BUCKLE WITH 'DIAMOND
BRAND' HOLSTER FOR A SAA COLT WITH 4 3/4 INCH BARREL. A decent old set with some
bunk house alteration.$350
1468.YOUNG
COWBOY BANDANA WITH BUCKING HORSE SLIDER.$30
1469.NEAT
OLD COWBOY BELT BUCKLS, CAST BRASS, COWBOY ROPING A STEER.$25
1470.OLD
BRAIDED HORSEHAIR AND RAWHIDE QUIRT WITH SILVER BANDS AND SILVER CAP. An early
piece, much used but still in very good condition. One of the better pieces that
we have had in quirts!,$750
1471.H.H.
HEISER SINGLE LOOP HOLSTER WITH TOP FLAP FOR A LARGE FRAME REVOLVER. An
interesting combination of Cowboy/Military blend of construction.$300
1472.REALLY
FINE, DOUBLE LOOP, FLOWER CARVED, BUCKSKIN STITCHED, WESTERN HOLSTER BY H.H.
HEISER. A really fine holster to fit a Colt SAA with 5 1/2 inch barrel. None
better!,$550
1473.SADDLER'S
LEATHR CUTTING KNIFE, MADE IN SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND. Good condition, wood
handle.$75
1477.DUHAMEL-ACKERMAN,
RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, EMBOSSED LEATHER BELT AND HOLSTER. Holster has been
cut away for fast draw rig. Still a nice old set. Holster for a SAA Colt with 4
3/4 inch barrel.. Evidently it was rigged up for a cross draw and the embossed
matching belt has 44/45 caliber loops.$1800
1479.FULL
POLICE RIG WITH ALL THE MATCHING ATTACHMENTS INCLUDING HOLSTER, HANDCUFF CASE,
MACE POCKET, NIGHT STICK HOLDER, CARTRIDGE LOOPS, AND I DO NOT KNOW WHAT ELSE.
All pieces nicely basket stamped and marked TEX SHOEMAKER & SONS. Will fit a
36-40 inch waist. Nice light brown color, used but very good condition.$225
1484.REALLY
FINE OLD PAIR OF BLACK WOOLEY KIDS CHAPS. A fine pair that appear unworn. Good
strong hair! Unmarked.$875
1485.MOUNTED
OX SHOES AND YOKE PIN ON WOOD SHIELD. A nice set with very rare yoke pin.
Attractive set.$75
1486.OLD
DEADWOOD WALL PLAQUE WITH MINIATURE SADDLE AND PONY BIT. Nice display with
Deadwood emblem.$55
1489.BIG,
HEAVY LEATHER CARTRIDGE BELT FOR 45/70 OR OTHER LARGE CARTRIDGES, BY THE EL PASO
SADDLERY. Will fit a 38-42 inch waist. As new.$150
1490.NICELY
MADE, SLIM JIM HOLSTER FOR THE 1849 COLT WITH 6 INCH BARREL, BY THE EL PASO
SADDLERY. As new.$45
1491.NEW
MADE SHOULDER HOLSTER FOR THE COLT 1911 OR OTHER LARGE FRAME AUTOMATIC PISTOLS
BY THE EL PASO SADDLERY, ALL RIGGED UP AND READY TO WEAR!,$75
1501.OLD
CARTRIDGE MONEY BELT BY STIPEK BROS. WBAUX, MONT. Large caliber loops, clip
corner buckle.$1250
1503.VERY
EARLY, CALIFORNIA STYLE, SILVER MOUNTED, SPADE BIT. A well made old hand forged
but unmarked piece with all the silver intact and in very good, original
condition overall. Much like a number of bits as shown in the book, BIT AND SPUR
MAKERS OF THE VAQUERO TRADITION. Has the Santa Susanna style shanks, a quite
high spade, and a broad but tasteful style of engraving on the silver mountings.
In all a very fine old bit that has seen lots of use but was never abused.$900
1507.GREAT
OLD SINGLE ACTION COLT WITH 4 3/4 INCH BARREL, SINGLE LOOP HOLSTER, MUCH USED
AND WELL WORN BUT SOUND WITH A CIRCLE STAR, NICKEL SILVER, DEPUTY SHERIFF BADGE
ATTACHED FOR HAMILTON, COUNTY, NEBRASKA. Can faintly see the remains of a maker
mark over the cylinder area but worn off from much carrying. A fairly wide belt
loop area that will take a sizable money type belt. If someone can come up with
a better outfit than this one, we sure would like to see it!,$1250
1508.PRE
1900 SHOULDER HOLSTER THAT WILL FIT A SAA COLT WITH 4 3/4 INCH BARREL. Embossed
leather holster with shoulder loop. Many early lawmen and outlaws carried guns
in shoulder holsters including Wild Bill Hickok. No maker that I can see but a
real early holster and a great display piece for your old historical COLT.$350
1509.NICE
OLD CARTRIDGE BELT WITH BUILT IN STOP TO HOLD .45 ACP CARTRIDGES THAT WILL NOT
LET THEM SLIDE COMPLETELY THROUGH THE LOOPS. \ No maker mark but a well made
belt. Will also work for .45 auto rim or .45 Schofield rounds.$250
1510.A
REALLY FINE OLD ORIGINAL, LADIES SIDE SADDLE BY COLLINS & MORRISON OF OMAHA,
NEBRASKA. SADDLE REMAINS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, SHOWING VERY LITTLE USAGE. Both
skirts plainly marked, Collins & Morrison and the little saddle pocket on
the right front quarter marked with the J.S. Collins, Cheyenne, shield stamp.
About as good as you will ever expect to find, they just don't come much better
than this one.$2750
1511.OLD
WESTERN, WILD WEST SHOWMAN, MUCH STUDDED BELT AND HOLSTER FOR A LARGE FRAME
COLT, REMINGTON, OR SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER. The studded belt is the
bandoleer type that goes over the shoulder with the holster hanging about waist
high. Large caliber cartridge loops. Just needs the right old pistol to complete
the outfit. A real character piece, if only it could talk!,$1000
1512.EDW.
H. BOHLIN, HOLLYWOOD, CAL. FAST DRAW HOLSTER FOR THE COLT, SAA WITH 4 3/3 INCH
BARREL. This is the type as used by the old fast draw boys. Comes with tie down
and keeper. Black hard leather with the big BOHLIN stamp.$400
1513.NICELY
MADE OLD HAND FORGED, HALF BREED, SILVER MOUNTED, 'RATTLESNAKE' BIT WITH SLOBBER
BAR AND REIN CHAINS.$500
1514.A
REALLY NICE HAND CARVED DOUBLE HOLSTER SET WITH MATCHING CARTRIDGE BELT WITH
LOOPS FOR .38 OR 32/20 CARTRIDGES. Holsters will fit the SAA Colt with 5 1/2
inch barrels. Sterling silver buckles on the belt and holsters. A really good
looking set, circa 1940/50. Very Nice!!!!,$0
1515.PAIR
OF CUSTOM MADE, SNAKE SKIN COWBOY BOOTS, SIZE 9/10 WITH A MATCHING BELT AND
HOLSTER SET FOR A SA COLT 5 1/2 WITH .45 CALIBER LOOPS. This exact combo
belonged to Western Motion Picture Star, Rex Bell. Bell was married to the
famous actress, Clara Bow. After a career in motion pictures, Bell moved to
Nevada where he entered into politics, becoming Lieutenant Governor of that
State. A really nice set which I bought to use for myself but for my high
instep, I could not fit into the boots. Sold at Little John's Deadwood Auction
in 2008.$850
1518.A
WELL HAND MADE PAIR OF IRON SPURS THAT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN MADE BY . At least a
real similar pair. Unmarked but for the name of D. OWEN inside the bands. Some
later owner tried his hand at re-mounting them with a bit of silver. A really
great pair to use or display. straps too.$450
1531.SOLID
BRASS PAPER WEIGHT FOR THE PENN LEATHER CO. This company sold oak tanned
skirting leather to saddle makers. Nice design. and quite attractive.$100
1554.NICE
OLD LEATHER AND WOOLEN JACKET, MAN'S SIZE, LARGE, WITH OVERLAY LOGO FOR MILES
CITY (MONTANA) COWBOYS WITH BUCKING HORSE. Nice condition.$120
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