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Gavels 'n' Paddles: Annie Oakley's shotgun, $207,000, Julia and Poulin

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far
by Ken Hall
Annie Oakley’s personal 12 gauge William Cashmore Boxlock shotgun sold for $207,000 at back-to-back Firearms Auctions conducted by Poulin Auction Company (Oct. 1-3) and James D. Julia, Inc. (Oct. 4-7), both in Fairfield, Me. Also, a Colt 1883 U.S. Navy Gatling Gun on its original bronze base commanded $174,800; a Vietnam War trophy Chinese type 56 machine gun rang out at $132,250; and a Krider LeMat Pattern Revolver SN 2, believed to be Col. Alexander LeMat’s personal revolver, hit $120,750. Prices include a 15 percent buyer’s premium.

Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Annie Oakley’s shotgun, $207,000, Julia and Poulin