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James D. Julia Inc. March 16 & 17, 2009 at our Fairfield, Maine Auction Facility

Presented by James D. Julia Auction Service

Takes place between 3/16/2009 and 3/17/2009

At James D. Julia Auction Service, 203 Route 201, , Fairfield, ME


Spectacular Firearms Auction To Feature the Extraordinary and World-Renowned Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection of Rare and Historic Colt Firearms In the annals of gun collecting, never in history has there been a collection oered at public auction to equal or rival that of the renowned Murphy Collection. When considered gun for gun, based on rarity, condition and value, this is the finest oering ever in history.e Murphy Collection consists of a little over 100 pieces, which will be divided into essentially three equal lots to be oered at three auctions beginning with our March 16th & 17th, 2009 Auction. In addition to the extraordinary Colts in the Murphy Collection are numerous other rare Colts, outstanding Winchesters, rare and great Civil War objects, outstanding Class III and 20th Century military items (incl. the Tom Clinton Collection and more, imp. Lugers from the Doug Smith Collection), superb high grade SxS shotguns and sporting rifles incl. many outstanding English examples, rare & historic items, flintlock firearms, bowie knives and much more! Catalogs: Ses. 1 & 2: $39 each or both for $75 Day 1: High grade shotguns, sporting rifles, 20th c. military & rare Class III. Day 2: To include Session I of the Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection together with outstanding oerings of fine firearms from numerous other collections and estates

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Contact Wes Dillon, Bill Taylor or Judy Labbe Email: firearms@jamesdjulia.com

James D. Julia, Inc., 203 Route 201, Fairfield, ME 04937 Website: www.jamesdjulia.comTel: (207) 453-7125 Auctioneer: James D. Julia Lic#: ME:AR83

Rare 1879 Winchester Cartridge Board

Ultra Rare 1884 WRAC Bullet Board