Lot 650
(Gun & Powder) Chicago Fire Arms Co., illustrated design on 1894 cover showing The "Protector" Revolver, franked with 2¢ Columbian tied by Chicago, Ill. machine cancel, Very Fine, a very rare design.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $475
Lot 651
(Guns & Powder) F. Fickey & Sons/Baltimore, rare early illustrated design in red Importers & Jobbers of Fancy Goods/Guns Pistols Buttons etc. on 1853 cover franked with 1851 3¢ dull red tied by blue "Baltimore" cds & manuscript docketing, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $105
Lot 652
(Guns & Powder) F.F. Kanert, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Revolvers, illustrated design in red showing Pump Shotgun on 1903 cover franked with 1902 2¢ Regular Issue (tiny corner flaw) tied by Railway Post Office duplex cancel, cover with red illustrated design on reverse for the "L.C. Smith Gun", "The White Sewing Machine" & "Iver Johnson Bicycle", Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $135
Lot 653
(Gun & Powder) H. M. Wood, Sportsman's Goods, bronze corner card over gray green illustrated design showing Shotgun, on cover franked with 2¢ carmine tied by "Brattleboro, Vt., Jan 15, 92" duplex postmark; cover with a couple minor tone spots and barest reduction at right, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $90
Lot 654
(Gun & Powder) John P. Lovell Arms Co., illustrated design showing Swift Double Action Revolver, franked with 1887, 2¢ green tied by 1890 Boston, Mass. machine postmark; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.Scott No. 213 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $135
Lot 655
(Guns & Powder) Parker Brothers, illustrated design on 3¢ postal entire showing "The Parker Shotgun", cancelled by "Meriden, Conn." cds & square grid, backstamp'd blue St. Louis, Mo. Received postmark, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $190
Lot 656
(Guns & Powder) "Protection Puzzle", design on 1907 cover showing Map of Point Loma & San Diego Bay in the Shape of a Pistol, franked with two 1902 1¢ Regular Issue tied by "San Diego, Calif." duplex cancel, cover with return address of Real Estate Broker, Very Fine, a most unusual item.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $85
Lot 657
(Guns & Powder) Remington Guns & Rifles, multicolored design on 1902 cover showing Lady with Rifle, franked with 2¢ bureau tied by Louisville, Ky. machine cancel, reverse with allover red and blue text, slight cover toning at left and slightly reduced at right, Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $95
Lot 658
(Guns & Powder) Winchester Repeating Rifles, Shot Guns, multicolor design on 1901 cover showing Bearded Hunter in Buckskin Jacket & Rifle in background, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Columbus, O. machine cancel, slightly reduced at right & left, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $95
Lot 659
(Guns & Powder) Winchester Rifles and Shotguns, multicolor illustrated design on 1923 cover showing Hunter on Snowshoes Facing Wolf Pack, franked with 2¢ Regular Issue (torn prior to use) tied by "Nassawadox, Va." duplex cancel, cover with printed Winchester advertising text on reverse, Extremely Fine and choice.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $250