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4170A.
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$9,775.00
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WONDERFUL FRAMED ORIG TEXAS RANGER COMMISSION OF THEIR MOST FAMOUS RANGER, FRANK HAMER. Framed certificate with exposed image 10-3/4″ wide x 8-1/4″ high commissioning Frank A. Hamer as a senior captain of the Texas Rangers dated 2nd day of February 1931. Signed by Gov. Stanley & Sec. Of State Jane McCallum. It has an embossed State of Texas seal with red & blue ribbons. CONDITION: Parchment type paper that is slightly yellowed with age, otherwise crisp & clean with sharp lettering & all hand lettered information & signatures legible. Seal is fine, ribbons are slightly faded. Without doubt, one of the most rare of all documents regarding the Texas Rangers. This famous ranger is the man whose dogged determination led to the termination of the careers of two of the most famous outlaws of the 1920’s & 30’s, Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow. Capt. Hamer’s engraved & nickel plated Single Action Colt is also being sold in this auction. 4-56965 JR795 (8,000-10,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |