Davis Lifetime Gun Collection (Early Colts, Winchesters, S&W) - 2/2
Charlie C. Davis was a lifelong educator and community leader from Ramsey, Indiana. After graduating from North Central High School in 1958 and earning bachelor's and master's degrees from Indiana University, he returned home to teach social studies at North Harrison, later serving as assistant principal and principal.
Deeply involved in his community, Charlie helped establish the Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department and Ramsey Water Corporation, served as president of the Old Lake Club, and was a longtime member and president of the Southern Indiana Rifle and Pistol Club.
A passionate student of military history, Charlie built an extensive collection of World War II artifacts, carefully documenting each item and preserving pieces of American military heritage. An accomplished competitive shooter, he traveled nationwide for matches, including the National Matches at Camp Perry, and remained active in pistol and rifle competitions throughout his life. He also enjoyed annual prairie dog hunting trips to Montana and Wyoming.
Charlie took great pride in his collection, and his family hopes it will be preserved by those who appreciate both its historical significance and the dedication of the man who spent a lifetime building it.
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cal: .357 Magnum, 6-shot, barrel: 5.5", original box and paperwork, appears to be unfired condition, sn: 93281SA, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this pistol from a collector dealer in Radcliff Ky. In July, 2000. I paid $1150 for this pistol, NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .45 LC, 6-shot, barrel: 5.5", Colt grips, matching serial number in three locations, bottom of barrel stamps D.E.C., sn: 193848, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this gun from Richard Lambert in 1963. I paid $85 for the gun. This is the first Colt I owned. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .45 L.C. ,6-shot, barrel: 7.5", Colt grips, nickel finish, sn: 12077, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this pistol from Tim Lomiller, a club member. I paid $75 for this pistol. It needed $145 worth of screws, springs, and a loading gate to make it complete. NOTE: no transfer fee applies Pre 1898
cal: .38 W.C.F., 6-shot, barrel: 4.75", Colt grips, sn: 318712, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this pistol at the Louisville gun show in March, 1988. I paid $637.50 for the pistol, NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .32 W.C.F., 6-shot, barrel: 7.5", stag grips, matching serial number in three locations, sn: 328935, includes period leather holster, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this gun in March 1971 at the Owensboro Ky. gun show. I paid $175 for the gun and holster.
cal: .38 W.C.F., 6-shot, barrel: 5.5", Colt grips, bottom left grip marked "LAW" (Lawarence A. Williams), includes North and Judd Anchor Hallmark Western Cowboy Spurs 10 point, includes letter, sn: 329207, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased the gun from Tim Truex who was the son of Erret Glee Truex. He was the representative of the Reliance Shirt Company at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. It was under these circumstances that he met Lawarence A. Williams who was serving a life sentence for a killing in which he used the Colt listed above. Mr. Williams gave Mr. Truex the gun, gun belt, and spurs sometime between 1920 and 1925. I purchased the items in the early 60’s for $225. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: Colt D.A .38, 6-shot, barrel:4.5", Colt grips, serial number matches in three locations, sn: 139734, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this pistol at the Louisville gun show in April, 1995. I paid $500 for this pistol. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .22 LR, 6-shot, barrel: 6", Colt grips (bottom right grip has small chip), original box with Belknap Hardware Louisville KY sticker, sn:T14696, from Mr. Davis's records: The pistol is in very good condition and is a rarer caliber than most Police Positives. It also has the original box with it and it is in pretty good shape. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .44, 6-shot, barrel: 8", serial number matching in four locations, very faint cartouche on LH grip, RH grip inspection mark, sn: 65103, from Mr. Davis's records: I traded for this pistol at the Booneville In. gun show in the early 70’s. I traded two guns of lesser quality (1860 Army and a 1892 Win.) plus $15 cash. The asking price was $175. It has a faint Gov. inspection stamp on the left grip.
cal: .36, 6-shot, barrel: 7-3/8", serial number matching in four locations, sn: 90702, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this gun at the Louisville gun show in the early 60’s. It is an Iron framed U.S. marked Navy issue gun. It was one of a shipment of guns to the USS Saranac in Sept. 1859. Inspected by George Rogers. I paid $175 for the pistol. This is a rare pistol even though it has been refinished it is worth more than the average 1851.
cal: .36, 6-shot, barrel: 7.5", sn: 132361, from Mr. Davis's records: mismatched Frame, cylinder, and trigger guard #132361 Barrel and Rammer #92532, manufactured frame barrel and rammer 1859, Someone added better sights on the pistol. I was told that it had belonged to a Crawford county sheriff. I purchased this at a yard sale in Crawford Co. in June, 2003. I paid $825 for this pistol
cal: ..36, 5-shot, barrel: 4.5", serial number matching in four locations, first year production, sn: 1944, from Mr. Davis's records:, I purchased this pistol at a gun show in Indianapolis. I paid $500 for the pistol.
cal: .36, 6-shot, barrel: 7.5", serial number matching in four locations, sn: 126061 From Mr. Davis records I purchased this gun at Owensbrough, Ky in 1969. I paid $165 for the pistol.
cal: .36, 5-shot, barrel: 5.5", serial number matching in four locations, sn: 9047, I purchased this pistol through Shotgun News in November of 1969. I paid $248 for the pistol, rarer barrel size
cal: .36, 6-shot, barrel: 7.5, serial number matching in four locations, sn: 14886, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this pistol at the Louisville gun show in Dec. 2006. I paid $1475 for this pistol. Matching numbers and some cylinder scene visible.
cal: .31, 5-shot, barrel: 4", serial number matching in four locations, sn: 104851, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this pistol at the Louisville gun show in Jan. 2002. I paid $600 for this pistol. Condition is good to very good with some cylinder scene showing, with some silver showing.
cal: .31, 5-shot, barrel: 4", serial number matching in four locations, sn: 141944, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this pistol from Ronnie Ruble in Las Vegas at the Sahara Hotel gun show in Jan, 1995. I paid $500 for the pistol. The condition is good with considerable silver left on the brass. two line New York barrel address
cal: .31, 6-shot, barrel: 4", serial number matching in four locations, sn: 216532 from Mr. Davis's records: I traded for this pistol at Owensbrough, Ky. Gun show in 1971. I traded an 1849 colt in poorer condition and $68 cash for the pistol.
cal: .31, 6-shot, barrel: 5", serial number matching in four locations, sn: 215360, from Mr. Davis's records: Barred: 5 inches I purchased this pistol at the Louisville gun show in Sept. 1992. I paid $700 for this pistol. I failed to catch that it had been re blued when I bought it. It is worth about what I paid for it.
cal: .31, 6-shot, barrel: 6", serial number matching in four locations, sn: 244512, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this pistol at the Louisville, Ky. Gun show in 1971. I paid $145 for this pistol.
cal: .31, 6-shot, barrel: 4", serial number matching in four locations, sn: 270526, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this pistol from Don Copple in June, 2004. I paid $900 for this pistol. The pistol is in good condition with a lot of silver on the brass. The loading lever is a replacement.
cal: .38 W.C.F., lever action, barrel: 24" round, walnut stocks, sn: 240097B, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle from Jack Caffery in November, 1996. I paid $900 for this rifle. Refinished
cal: .38 W.C.F., lever action, barrel: 26" octagonal, walnut stocks, sn: 512271B, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle through Shotgun News. I paid $79. It was the first Winchester I owned.
cal: .22, lever action, barrel: 21" round, walnut stocks, includes Cody Firearms Museum document, sn: 237584R, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle at the Louisville gun show in April, 1994. I paid $825 for this rifle. It is a rare 22 Long rifle 21inch barrel. There is a factory letter with the rifle in the safe. The condition is good to very good and the bore is excellent. Should be a value added piece. It is still a rare gun and should bring a good price.
cal: .22 short, lever action, barrel: 24" octagonal, sn: 456034B, includes Cody Firearms Museum document, from Mr. Davis's records: This rifle is in good condition on the outside. The barrel is not very good, the old black powder ammo took a toll on the rifling, it is pitted and worn out. The rifle is in working condition and should bring more than what I paid for it. I purchased the rifle at an auction April 16, 2016. I paid $2,000 for it. I saw one at a gun show the following day priced at $5,000 so I hope I made you some money. I have a letter from the Cody Museum in the safe which will add to the value.
cal: .40-60 W.C.F., lever action, barrel: 28" octagonal, walnut stocks, sn: 63563, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle through Shotgun News. I paid $169 for it.
cal: .22 LR, falling-block, barrel: 28" round, walnut stocks, Winchester A5 scope with correct mounts & JUNERTL long range scope, non original rear stock, sn: 110868, from Mr. Davis's records. It also came with an adjustable Lyman rear sight and the rubber eye protector for the scope. It is a take down model which is more unusual and worth more. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .38-56 W.C.F., lever action, barrel: 26" octagonal, walnut stocks, sn: 92386, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle at the Louisville, Ky. Gun show in Oct. 1968. I paid $125 for this rifle.
cal: .44 W.C.F, lever action, barrel: 24.5" round, walnut stocks, includes original documents confirming gun was owned by Ernie Lind, sn: 32801, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle at the Louisville gun show in March 1996. I paid $800 for this rifle. I have a letter in the safe, that is notarized, written by the wife of Ernie Lind. The letter states that this rifle was owned by Ernie Lind who was a Winchester factory exhibition shooter. The dealer said that the rifle had been sent back to Winchester to be reworked including a re-blue. The rifle is double proofed so this may be true. A factory letter needs to be gotten on this rifle. If the information is true it is a value added gun.
cal: .44 W.C.F, lever action, barrel: 24.5" octagonal, walnut stocks, sn: 149693, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle at the Louisville gun show in Oct. 1991. I paid $900 for the rifle. The barrel is bulged.
cal: .38 W.C.F, lever action, barrel: 20" round, walnut stocks, saddle ring, sn: 878168, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle from John Seitz. He was asking $195 for the rifle. I traded a Colt Lighting rifle and $70 cash for this rifle. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .32 W.C.F. lever action, barrel: 24.5" octagonal, walnut stocks, sn: 958144, NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .25-20 W.C.F., lever action, barrel: 24.5" octagonal, walnut stocks, sn: 473787, from Mr. Davis's records: I traded for this rifle at the Louisville gun show. I traded a poor quality Win.1886 and gave $300 cash. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .38-55, lever action, barrel: 22" round, walnut stocks, sn: 528369, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle from S E Davis in Louisville in 1966, Special Order 22inch barrel and Shotgun butt, I paid $125 for this rifle. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .32 W.C.F, lever action, barrel 20" round, walnut stocks, saddle ring, sn: 968747: from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle at the Louisville gun show. I paid $800 for this rifle. This rifle is in very good condition and the bore is very good also. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .32 W.S., lever action, barrel: 20" round, walnut stocks, sn: L308593, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle at the Louisville gun show. I paid $375 in 1992 for this rifle. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .32 W.S, lever action, barrel: 20" round, walnut stocks, sn: 1194072, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle at a Louisville gun show in Sept. 2004. I paid $550 for this rifle. It is in excellent condition. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .32 WIN SPL, lever action, barrel: 20" round, walnut stocks, sn: 1856915, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle at the Tulsa, Ok. Gun show in April, 2000. I paid $400 for this rifle. It is in near mint condition. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .30 W.C.F., lever action, barrel: 20" round, walnut stocks, sn: 1329804,: from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle at the Louisville gun show in March, 1993. I paid $550 for this rifle. It is in unfired condition. It rates excellent (value added)., NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .348 W.C.F, lever action, barrel: 24" round, walnut stocks, Williams rear site, sn: 7467, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle at the Louisville gun show in January 1991. I paid $500 for this rifle. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .30-30 WIN, lever action, barrel: 24" round, walnut stocks, sn: 1922689, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle at a gun show in Nashville, TN. in September, 1996. I paid $600 for this rifle. The dealer stated that it was unfired and it appears that way. (value added).
cal: .351, semi-auto, (1) mag, barrel: 20" round, walnut stocks, sn: 28718, NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .30-30, lever action, barrel: 26" octagonal, walnut stocks, original box (poor condition), sn: 8117, from Mr. Davis's records: Purchased from S E Davis in Louisville in 1966. I paid $125 for the rifle. I also have the original box for the rifle. I have the box for this rifle in the Morton building. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .22 LR, semi-auto, tube fed, barrel: 23" round, walnut stocks, sn: 135980A, from Mr. Davis's records: The rifle is in excellent condition.
cal: .22LR, bolt action, (1) mag, barrel: 28" round, walnut stocks, Lyman sights, sn: 26448, from Mr. Davis's records: Ronnie Ruble gave me this rifle in 2002. I had to buy a bolt for it. This rifle was a military training rifle during WW2. Manufactured in 1941 and rebuilt or inspected at the Augusta Arsenal as indicated by the AA stamped in the stock. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .243 WIN, bolt action, barrel: 24" heavy, checkered walnut stock, Leupold VX-2 6-18x40 scope with Leupold cover, with original scope box sn: 321395, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle from James Gaither in Oct. 1998. I paid $700 for the rifle and a Weaver K10 range finder scope. I have since pillar bedded this rifle and changed scopes. I had this rifle’s barrel changed by Shilen in 2009. I had a new barrel installed by Shilen on this rifle. Also a new Shilen trigger. $900. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .222 REM, bolt action, barrel: 24" heavy, checkered walnut stocks, Leupold VX-11 6-18x40 scope with Leupold cover, original scope box, sn: 6710054, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle from Don Copple in June, 1983. This rifle replaced one I gave to Keith Davis as a graduation gift. I paid Don $450 for this rifle and Weaver K10 scope. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .22LR, bolt action, (1) mag, barrel: 21.5" heavy, checkered walnut stock, Leupold VX-2 6-18x40 with Leupold cover, original scope box, sn: 700-08853, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle at the Louisville gun show. I paid $265 for the rifle. I sent it to Jim Clark Custom Guns for conversion to target grade. I paid them $370 for their work. It is very accurate. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .223, bolt action, barrel: 24" heavy, checkered walnut stock, Leupold VX-2 6-18x40 scope with Leupold cover, original scope box, sn: 2558, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle from Tom Gunther. He had purchased it new in 2007. He took it to Wyoming June 08 and fired about 200 rounds with it. I paid him $1000 for the rifle. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped
cal: .22LR, bolt action, (1) mag, barrel: 24" heavy, checkered walnut stock, Leupold VX-2 6-18x40 scope with Leupold cover, original scope and gun box, sn: CF24093, from Mr. Davis's records: I purchased this rifle from Larry Delong, a fellow shooter from Orange County. He had purchased the rifle new and shot it very little. It came with the box and all the papers. I paid $1700 for the rifle. NOTE: There is a $25 transfer fee per firearm for transfer and/or processing payable to Gun World, whether the firearm is picked up or shipped