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Three Shorebird Decoys by Gale, Truex, and Chris Sprague

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Three Shorebird Decoys by Gale, Truex, and Chris Sprague

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Item Details

Description

Three Shorebird Decoys
10 1/2 in. long

Gale plover, Truex yellowlegs, and a Chris Sprague yellowlegs.
Truex is in original paint with moderate wear, some discoloration, and age line in head. Sprague is in original paint with moderate wear and age line through breast, and Gale is in old paint with wear to wood and a replaced bill. All have gunning wear.

Size
10 1/2 in. long

Condition
Truex is in original paint with moderate wear, some discoloration, and age line in head. Sprague is in original paint with moderate wear and age line through breast, and Gale is in old paint with wear to wood and a replaced bill. All have gunning wear.

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Three Shorebird Decoys by Gale, Truex, and Chris Sprague

Name: Three Shorebird Decoys by Gale, Truex, and Chris Sprague
SKU: 176456516
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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Starting Price $250

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