Superlative Native American-used frontier firearms offered at Cowan’s, June 8

Percussion plains rifle by Samuel Hawken, est. $40,000-$60,000
 Selection of frontier firearms from the collection of Larry Ness

Selection of frontier firearms from the collection of Larry Ness

CINCINNATI – On June 8, Cowan’s Auctions will offer one of the largest and most complete collections of Native American-related and -used firearms in its Frontier Firearms from the Lifetime Collection of Larry Ness auction. Ness spent five decades assembling this carefully curated collection that meticulously tracks the development of firearms from the earliest days of western expansion by American settlers to the dawn of the 20th century. This auction provides an opportunity for collectors of historic arms to acquire truly unique and historically significant items that are not often brought to market. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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