BLACK DUCK, FACTORY

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EARLY FACTORY BLACK DUCK in working paint with gunning wear overall. Good structural condition. Dowelled head is loose, lightly hit by shot. Some tight checks to body. Area of minor wood loss under breast. Hollow construction. Retains tack eyes and bill with carved nostrils and nail. "N" carved in underside. Retains strip weight. Overall length is approximately 17 inches. 150-250

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BLACK DUCK, FACTORY

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Estimate $150-$250Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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Frank & Frank Sporting Collectibles

Jun 20, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

Howell, NJ, United States

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