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Ben Schmidt Bufflehead Hen Duck Decoy

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Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light coat of varnish, light gunning wear with minor flaking, overall a nice example & hard to find species, Gary Ebel Collection, 12"L, est. Market Determined

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Ben Schmidt Bufflehead Hen Duck Decoy

Name: Ben Schmidt Bufflehead Hen Duck Decoy
SKU: 174576405
Price: 625 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $10 - $10,000

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