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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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Tucker & Sherrard, low hammer spur Confederate  Dragoon made in Texas, serial number 56 featured  in141 - Tucker & Sherrard, low hammer spur Confederate Dragoon made in Texas, serial number 56 featured in
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Tucker & Sherrard, low hammer spur Confederate Dragoon made in Texas, serial number 56 featured in article entitled “Ogden, Utah, or Lancaster...
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 80,000.00
Sold to floor for (72,500.00) = 72,500.00
 
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Confederate issue Leech & Rigdon, .36 caliber Navy  size percussion revolver remaining in good  orig142 - Confederate issue Leech & Rigdon, .36 caliber Navy size percussion revolver remaining in good orig
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Confederate issue Leech & Rigdon, .36 caliber Navy size percussion revolver remaining in good original condition, serial number 1013. All mat...
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 28,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Spencer Model 1865 carbine, Serial Number 1 in .56  rimfire caliber, 20” barrel, in very good overal143 - Spencer Model 1865 carbine, Serial Number 1 in .56 rimfire caliber, 20” barrel, in very good overal
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Spencer Model 1865 carbine, Serial Number 1 in .56 rimfire caliber, 20” barrel, in very good overall condition. This carbine shows some very unusual
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue  and case hardened finish, pearl medallion grips,  145 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, pearl medallion grips,
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, pearl medallion grips, #355699 (circa 1937) in near mint condition showi
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 21 side by side shotgun, cal. 12  Gauge, Serial #24297.  The shotgun is in overall 146 - Winchester Model 21 side by side shotgun, cal. 12 Gauge, Serial #24297. The shotgun is in overall
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Winchester Model 21 side by side shotgun, cal. 12 Gauge, Serial #24297. The shotgun is in overall excellent condition, showing nearly all of its b
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to 10pump for (12,500.00 + 2,375.00BP) = 14,875.00
 
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Rare J. Henry Model 1807-1808 contract flintlock  pistol in .54 caliber with 10” barrel showing U.S.147 - Rare J. Henry Model 1807-1808 contract flintlock pistol in .54 caliber with 10” barrel showing U.S.
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Rare J. Henry Model 1807-1808 contract flintlock pistol in .54 caliber with 10” barrel showing U.S. marking at center portion of lock and also J. H
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1861 round barrel Navy revolver in .36  caliber percussion with U. S. N. markings stamped148 - Colt Model 1861 round barrel Navy revolver in .36 caliber percussion with U. S. N. markings stamped
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Colt Model 1861 round barrel Navy revolver in .36 caliber percussion with U. S. N. markings stamped on the bottom of the brass grip strap, serial n
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,700.00) = 3,700.00
 
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Pair of high quality fancy silver mounted double  barrel flintlock pistols signed “Penet (Bros.) a’,149 - Pair of high quality fancy silver mounted double barrel flintlock pistols signed “Penet (Bros.) a’,
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Pair of high quality fancy silver mounted double barrel flintlock pistols signed “Penet (Bros.) a’, St. Etienne”. The pistols measure 14” overall w
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,250.00) = 9,250.00
 
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Fine to excellent original condition Smith &  Wesson No. 1, .31 caliber iron frame Volcanic  cartrid150 - Fine to excellent original condition Smith & Wesson No. 1, .31 caliber iron frame Volcanic cartrid
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Fine to excellent original condition Smith & Wesson No. 1, .31 caliber iron frame Volcanic cartridge pistol, serial number E61 from the Dr. S...
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 60,000.00
Sold to floor for (41,000.00) = 41,000.00
 
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Pair of Napoleonic era French officer’s style  pistols signed “Berleur” cased with shoulder stock  a151 - Pair of Napoleonic era French officer’s style pistols signed “Berleur” cased with shoulder stock a
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Pair of Napoleonic era French officer’s style pistols signed “Berleur” cased with shoulder stock and accessories. The pair were both originally fli
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Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,500.00) = 11,500.00
 
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Magnificent pair of exhibition quality pinfire  revolvers fully and elaborately gold and silver  inl152 - Magnificent pair of exhibition quality pinfire revolvers fully and elaborately gold and silver inl
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Magnificent pair of exhibition quality pinfire revolvers fully and elaborately gold and silver inlaid with ivory stocks and accessories by Lefauche
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (42,500.00) = 42,500.00
 
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Presentation cast brass dagger in ancient motifs  showing silver plate and hand engraved original  p153 - Presentation cast brass dagger in ancient motifs showing silver plate and hand engraved original p
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Presentation cast brass dagger in ancient motifs showing silver plate and hand engraved original period presentation reading “ Chef De Batallon, Es
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Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Scarce large Joseph Rodgers & Sons, No. 6 Norfolk  St., Sheffield Multi-bladed exhibition sports  kn154 - Scarce large Joseph Rodgers & Sons, No. 6 Norfolk St., Sheffield Multi-bladed exhibition sports kn
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Scarce large Joseph Rodgers & Sons, No. 6 Norfolk St., Sheffield Multi-bladed exhibition sports knife circa 1860s-70s. The knife measures 6” w...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 4-3/4” barrel,  nickel finish, black hard rubber eagle grips,  #11155 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, black hard rubber eagle grips, #11
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, black hard rubber eagle grips, #110621 in overall near fine condition showing the m
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,250.00) = 8,250.00
 
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Authentic and original English flintlock four  barrel “Duckfoot” multi-shot pistol signed  “Tickers-156 - Authentic and original English flintlock four barrel “Duckfoot” multi-shot pistol signed “Tickers-
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Authentic and original English flintlock four barrel “Duckfoot” multi-shot pistol signed “Tickers-Chester”, .45 cal., 3” round barrels, brass frame
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Very unusual and possibly unique pair of Royal  crested pinfire double rifles signed in gold “C.  Be157 - Very unusual and possibly unique pair of Royal crested pinfire double rifles signed in gold “C. Be
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Very unusual and possibly unique pair of Royal crested pinfire double rifles signed in gold “C. Berger in Tirnau” on the ribs between the barrels.
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Presentation single shot rifle with Martini style  falling block action scroll engraved in gold  inl158 - Presentation single shot rifle with Martini style falling block action scroll engraved in gold inl
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Presentation single shot rifle with Martini style falling block action scroll engraved in gold inlaid by maker on the frame and signed “F. Bernard,
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,250.00) = 6,250.00
 
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High quality double barrel cased percussion  shotgun with elaborate Birdseye Maple stock signed  “De159 - High quality double barrel cased percussion shotgun with elaborate Birdseye Maple stock signed “De
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High quality double barrel cased percussion shotgun with elaborate Birdseye Maple stock signed “Delipire A’ Paris” with his title of royal gun make
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Model 1894 Krag rifle by Springfield Armory  arsenal converted from ramrod bayonet to standard  clea160 - Model 1894 Krag rifle by Springfield Armory arsenal converted from ramrod bayonet to standard clea
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Model 1894 Krag rifle by Springfield Armory arsenal converted from ramrod bayonet to standard cleaning rod style, serial number 6225. The rifle rem
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Donation by John & Diana Gangel:  U.S.S. Arizona  Memorial Flown Flag from the Estate of the late  a160a - Donation by John & Diana Gangel: U.S.S. Arizona Memorial Flown Flag from the Estate of the late a
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Donation by John & Diana Gangel: U.S.S. Arizona Memorial Flown Flag from the Estate of the late actor Tony Curtis. An American Flag flown at...
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Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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