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Rare Ben Schmidt Canada Goose Decoy

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Centerline, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, features rare & removeable slotted head, strong original paint with light gunning wear, some of Ben's finest feather carving, original keel & line tie, hard to find a better example than this, 25.5"L x 14.5"T, est. 7,000 - 9,000

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Rare Ben Schmidt Canada Goose Decoy

Name: Rare Ben Schmidt Canada Goose Decoy
SKU: 139421310
Price: 4750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $10 - $1,000

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