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The Paxton Littlepage Estate
March 19 & 20 - 2016 - e
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The Incredible Lifelong Firearm Collection of  Texas CollectorThe Late Paxton King Littlepage
Paxton King Littlepage was born in Waco on June 4, 1941, and died in Waco on February 28, 2015.  He was a lifelong resident of Mart except for the years he attended the University of Texas at Austin.After graduating from UT, from which he received his business and law degrees, he practiced law in Mart.  Besides practicing law, he was the third generation to own and operate Littlepage Funeral Home in Mart, which his grandfather, E.P. Littlepage, Sr., established in 1916.  During the 1970s and 1980s Paxton served as Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace.  From 1984 until his death he served on the board of directors of the First National Bank of Central Texas.When Paxton was a little boy, he methodically collected toy guns.  Through the years his collection evolved to reflect his passionate love of both history and firearms.
Two day special spring auction will include approximately 750 Firearms handpicked from this collection that will feature the ancestry of the entire Remington 700s, many of which were used in the research and photography for “The Remington 700, A History and Users Manual, 25 Years, 1962-1987” by John L. Lacy.  Remingtons include rarities such as high grade Rifles, like the Secretary of Navy Trophy Rifle and others.One of the finest and most extensive collections of High Standard Pistols, many New in Box.Extensive collection of Shilen Rifles in many unusual and desirable calibers.Large collection of Winchester Rifles including a magnificent group of Model 70s plus Models 42s, 43s, 52s, 75s, 73s, 12s, 97s, 61s, 62As, 63s, 69s, 71s, ’06s, 37s, and others.Extremely fine collection of Hammerli Custom Target Pistols.Large and extensive collection of Smith & Wesson Revolvers, most all models and barrel lengths, some scarce.Two Merkel Shotguns • W. Glaser • Ferlach • Ludwig Borovnik • Heckler & Koch • F.W. Heym • Steyr • Oberndorf • Anschutz • J.P. Sauer • Benelli • Sig 210 • Weatherby • Rossi • Ithaca • L.C. Smith • Sharps • Kimber • Browning • BSA • Sako • Star • Rock Island • Walther • Beretta •  large group of Ruger hand guns and Rifles • Thompson • Glock • Stevens • Husqvarna • Marlin • very large collection of Colt Single Action Revolvers • Double Action Revolvers • Custom model 1911s.  Military Arms including Lugers • Broom