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Tribute to American Veterans Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1201 W. Katella Ave, Orange, California, 92867, United States In Person PreviewPreview at Little John's Auction Service 1740 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868 Tuesday thru Frida...

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Featuring: Bob Hope's Personal Collection, William A. Gary's Confederate Arms Collection as well as Arms from many other Fine Estates and Collections.
The William A. (Bill) Gary Collection was started before WWII and in nearly 80 years of active collecting he assembled an extensive and Premier Collection of Authentic Confederate Arms which are consigned by his estate. The majority of this collection is pictured in “Confederate Revolvers” authored by Gary who was recognized as the top author, expert and researcher in the Confederate Revolver Field.Other Consignors include: Robert (Bob) Allen Remington Pistol Collection, 3-World Class Volcanics from author & expert Dr. Stephen Rutter Collection and a special added presentation of the Bob Hope Collection gifted to him mostly by Service Members from WWII to Vietnam. Important Arms include a Civil War Cannon on carriage, Full Stock S. Hawken, boss 20 ga. Full Side lock Double Shotgun, Advanced Single-Actions beginning with #51 Unaltered “Pinch Frame”, Factory exhibition 1873 Winchester Carbine, “Minty” Stocked Borchardt Pistol, Fantastic inscribed and statue Hilt Civil War Sabre, A 1911-1911 A-1 Colt Collection beginning with 1st Contract Navy, A just discovered Custer Presented Bowie Knife, an Ultra Rare “Pedersen” Device and an authentic ¾ suit of Early 17th Century Armour.Also Arms by Purdey, Holland & Holland, W.C. Scott and Extensive European Arms from Wheelocks to Pinfires with Blunderbuss and Oddities, Smith & Wessons, Martials, WWII, Colts, Rugers, Sporting Arms, Edged Weapons from A-Z and over 100 Mid-Eastern Islamic and Oriental Arms in Session IV.

All items are as is, no warranty or claims and All SALES ARE FINAL. Please examine prior to bidding as it is the bidder's responsibilty to establish condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors.
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Sharps Model 1874 sporting rifle in .40-70 straight, 30” octagon barrel, single trigger, open sigh190 - Sharps Model 1874 sporting rifle in .40-70 straight, 30” octagon barrel, single trigger, open sigh
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Sharps Model 1874 sporting rifle in .40-70 straight, 30” octagon barrel, single trigger, open sights and oil finish stocks, 9 ½ pounds, orig...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Desirable Winchester 1st Model 1873 lever action rifle, .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” round barrel, blue fi191 - Desirable Winchester 1st Model 1873 lever action rifle, .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” round barrel, blue fi
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Desirable Winchester 1st Model 1873 lever action rifle, .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, thumbprint dust cover, correct
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Original 3” ordinance rifle or cannon marked “Patented, December 9, 1862” on left trunion and “Pho192 - Original 3” ordinance rifle or cannon marked “Patented, December 9, 1862” on left trunion and “Pho
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Original 3” ordinance rifle or cannon marked “Patented, December 9, 1862” on left trunion and “Phoenix Ironwork” on right trunion. The muzzle is nu
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
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Pair of long Dutch flintlock pistols, circa 1690-1720 in overall very good condition, approx. 19-1193 - Pair of long Dutch flintlock pistols, circa 1690-1720 in overall very good condition, approx. 19-1
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Pair of long Dutch flintlock pistols, circa 1690-1720 in overall very good condition, approx. 19-1/2” overall with 12-1/2” barrels, .54 cal., full
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
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Colt SAA revolver, .38 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black 194 - Colt SAA revolver, .38 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black
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Colt SAA revolver, .38 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber eagle grips, #147390 with three facto
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
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Important Sharps Model 2 four barrel derringer, brass frame, wood grips, #7779 given to Alfred Hei195 - Important Sharps Model 2 four barrel derringer, brass frame, wood grips, #7779 given to Alfred Hei
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Important Sharps Model 2 four barrel derringer, brass frame, wood grips, #7779 given to Alfred Heimer, William F. Cody’s personal attendant and Che
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
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Whitney contract for Massachusetts “Sea Fencible” musket showing MS stamp at breech and unusual st196 - Whitney contract for Massachusetts “Sea Fencible” musket showing MS stamp at breech and unusual st
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Whitney contract for Massachusetts “Sea Fencible” musket showing MS stamp at breech and unusual style brass butt plate in .69 caliber smoothbore wi
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Lot 197 (14TSA-1): Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, .45-90 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barr197 - Lot 197 (14TSA-1): Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, .45-90 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barr
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Lot 197 (14TSA-1): Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, .45-90 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, adjustable Lym
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Colt 2nd Model Dragoon, .44 caliber percussion revolver scroll engraved with silver over copper fi198 - Colt 2nd Model Dragoon, .44 caliber percussion revolver scroll engraved with silver over copper fi
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Colt 2nd Model Dragoon, .44 caliber percussion revolver scroll engraved with silver over copper finish, one-piece ivory grips, inscribed in block l
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
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Colt Medium Frame Lightning pump action rifle, .38 CLMR cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood199 - Colt Medium Frame Lightning pump action rifle, .38 CLMR cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood
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Colt Medium Frame Lightning pump action rifle, .38 CLMR cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #66300 in overall fine condition showing
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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