Attention all gun and militaria enthusiasts! Donley Auctions is happy to announce our upcoming auction, featuring a diverse collection of firearms, militaria, and other unique pieces that will ignite your passion for history and craftsmanship.
On Saturday, be amazed by our selection of vintage and modern firearms and ammo, including an exquisitely engraved LC Smith Monogram 12-gauge shotgun, a Civil War-era Sharps .52 Pellet Primer Rifle, and a rare Remington Hepburn No. 3 38-40 rifle.
Our militaria collection on Sunday is equally impressive, featuring items such as WWII USMC Code Talkers uniforms, a Davy Crockett nuclear bomb fired detonator fuse, a WWII US 78th Div & 7th Army uniform grouping, and lots more great uniforms.
For the knife enthusiasts, we have an impressive collection of 33 Marbles knives, showcasing the craftsmanship and legacy of this iconic American brand. From classic hunting knives to rare and unique models, this collection is a must-see for any Marble enthusiast.
In addition to firearms and militaria, we also have a lot of ammo and a variety of other unique items that will appeal to collectors of all kinds. These include a 19th-century American eagle statue, an amazing collection of toy soldiers, and much more.
Don't miss this opportunity to add to your collection and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Join us for our live and online auctions, where you can enjoy complimentary food and drinks while bidding on your favorite items.
And if you're looking to downsize or sell your own collection, we're here to help. Consign your items with us and we'll make sure they find a good home. Email photos and details to Consign@DonleyAuctions.com.
Donley Auctions: Auctioneers of antiques. Collectors of cool. Veterans of vintage.
Check back often as we're still adding great items!
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LOT 2279:
WWII Scrapbook, Album, USAAF Lot
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Start price:
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Estimated price :
$150 - $250
Buyer's Premium: 21%
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sales tax: 7.25%
On the full lot's price and commission
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WWII Scrapbook, Album, USAAF Lot
A variety of items associated with the US flying men of World War II. Includes:1) An impressive scrapbook (dim. 13"x10"x1-1/2") kept by Mrs. Rosalie Rohrbacher mother of LT Herbert Smith, who piloted a B-26. He had 5 battle stars from 50 combat missions and amassed a total of 115 merit points according to a 31 July 1945 newspaper clipping enclosed. Mainly wartime material and ephemera enclosed, with some articles from 1933 California earthquake. A fascinating scrapbook worth exploring. 2) Green photo album (dim. 12"x7"x1-1/2") "Memoirs of Mac Dill Field. Tampa, St. Pete. Clearwater." Approx. 38 pages (both sides) of photographs with captions. Only a few photos missing. Unit was the 960th Engineers? Unclear whose album it was. Great images of Army camp life and Florida.3) Workbook for airplane identification-San Antonio Cadet Center. 124 pages, missing front/back cover. Great photos and specs of all wartime airplanes, friend and foe alike. 4) Framed signed portrait of US pilot Lt. Lewis P. Johnson, who flew the B-17 that SSGT "Snuffy" Smith saved from fire, becoming the first Enlisted man to receive the Medal of Honor. Portrait accompanied by related images. Frame dim: 16"x20". 5) Framed photo print of B24 Liberator "Witchcraft" with history of plane flanked by pair of USAAF patches. 6) 3 framed 8"x10" photos: Photo print of crew of B-17 bomber "Jeri"; Modern photo print of B-26 Marauder "Tondelayo; Photo print of B-17 landing with one wheel at air show. 7) Pair of framed large format original photo prints of B-17 gun crews training in Pyote Texas. 1943. Photos taken a few moments apart from each other.
