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LOT 3082
Factory Talo Bonomi Engraved Weatherby Regency
Over/Under Shotgun Owned by Actor Roy Rogers - Serial no. R04206, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single brass bead
sight on the matted
vent rib, standard
barrel markings with
“Weatherby” in gold
at the chamber, 1974
dated Italian proofs, chokes marked modified/full, and 2 3/4 inch chambers
with automatic ejectors. The coin finished sideplated action displays
extensive scroll engraving and features a single selective gold trigger, and a
tang mounted manual safety. The triggerplate is signed “TALO/BONOMI” for
the Italian engraver. Beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend
with lightly engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with inscription diamond
in the grip cap marked “ROY ROGERS” and a factory recoil pad. Included with the gun is a certificate of authenticity stating that this gun was displayed at the Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum. Roy Rogers was a famous American actor and singer known for his many roles in Western films. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and some areas of dried grease on the action. The wood is very fine with some varnish chips, a few minor dings and scratches, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Roy Roger - Dale Evans Museum; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3083
Desirable Shadowbox Display Cased John Wayne Signed Cowboy Hat - Born Marion Robert Morrison
in 1907 in Winterset Iowa, John “The Duke” Wayne needs little introduction. In 1916, Wayne’s family moved to southern California, where he spent his childhood and would later attend college at USC. After breaking his collar bone during a bodysurfing incident, Wayne lost his football scholarship at the university, and being unable to pay his tuition, left college. As a favor to USC football coach Howard Jones, Wayne was hired as a prop boy and extra by Tom Mix and John Ford at the Fox Film Corporation. Wayne quickly moved into bit parts, before landing his first starring role in “The Big Trail” in 1930. In 1939, The Duke landed the lead role in “Stagecoach”, making him a mainstream Hollywood star, going on to star in 142 films, Wayne cemented his legacy as one of Hollywood’s legendary actors. John Wayne remains a household name to this day, having played a starring role in iconic films such as “Flying Leathernecks”, “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon”, “The Longest Day”, “Rio Bravo”, “The Alamo”, “The Green Berets”, “The Comancheros”, and “True Grit”. The hat itself appears to be a light tan colored Stetson (manufacturer not confirmed), similar to those worn by Wayne in many of his Western roles as well as in everyday life. The hat
is signed “All/My Best/John Wayne” on the brim. The hat is surrounded by photos of Wayne is various Western movie roles and Western attire, which are inset in the matting along with a small plaque featuring his name, birth year, and death year. It is housed in a shadowbox type display
that allows viewing of the hat from almost every angle. The
shadowbox display as a whole measures approximately 29 1/4 x
41 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches and has hardwood framing supporting the
large plexiglass panels.
CONDITION: Fine overall, the hat showing some light wear,
possibly from having been worn, and minimal wear/fading on
the photographs or matting. The shadowbox itself shows some
scattered light handling/storage wear. This would be make an
incredible piece to enhance a collection of Western firearms or as
a standalone display!
54 Estimate: 2,500 - 5,000