Tribute to American Veterans Auction

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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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Colt Navy Richards type conversion, .38 cal.,  barrel reduced to 4-7/8” long ago, two-piece ivory  g81 - Colt Navy Richards type conversion, .38 cal., barrel reduced to 4-7/8” long ago, two-piece ivory g
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Colt Navy Richards type conversion, .38 cal., barrel reduced to 4-7/8” long ago, two-piece ivory grips, #3037 in overall good condition showing an
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to ojw for (1,200.00 + 228.00BP) = 1,428.00
 
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Engraved Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1 revolver,  .30RF cal., 2-13/16” octagon barrel, nickel  fin82 - Engraved Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1 revolver, .30RF cal., 2-13/16” octagon barrel, nickel fin
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Engraved Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1 revolver, .30RF cal., 2-13/16” octagon barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #1963 in overall fine condition
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Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Puccinelli SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28”  barrels with left barrel at breech inlaid in gold 83 - Puccinelli SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrels with left barrel at breech inlaid in gold
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Puccinelli SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrels with left barrel at breech inlaid in gold “Puccinelli – I. A. B.”, single trigger, auto ej
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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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Deluxe Charles Daly single barrel Trap shotgun,  Diamond Quality, made by Lindner of Suhl, Germany, 84 - Deluxe Charles Daly single barrel Trap shotgun, Diamond Quality, made by Lindner of Suhl, Germany,
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Deluxe Charles Daly single barrel Trap shotgun, Diamond Quality, made by Lindner of Suhl, Germany, 12 gauge, 32” Witten Excelsior Steel ventilated
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,400.00) = 4,400.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue  and case hardened finish, checkered black hard  ru85 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard ru
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber eagle grips, #123892 with two factory letter
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,750.00) = 8,750.00
 
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Rare flintlock grenade launching blunderbuss of  diminutive size and fine quality, probably Dutch  m86 - Rare flintlock grenade launching blunderbuss of diminutive size and fine quality, probably Dutch m
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Rare flintlock grenade launching blunderbuss of diminutive size and fine quality, probably Dutch made, approx. 17” overall in length with 7” brass
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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U.S. Model 1795 3rd type flintlock musket in .69  caliber smoothbore dated 1811 with 44” barrel,  sh87 - U.S. Model 1795 3rd type flintlock musket in .69 caliber smoothbore dated 1811 with 44” barrel, sh
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U.S. Model 1795 3rd type flintlock musket in .69 caliber smoothbore dated 1811 with 44” barrel, showing rounded iron flash pan and screw in sling s
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Sharps Line-throwing gun, #C33718, shortened  version (Sharp’s Patent April 12th 1859 conversion  of88 - Sharps Line-throwing gun, #C33718, shortened version (Sharp’s Patent April 12th 1859 conversion of
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Sharps Line-throwing gun, #C33718, shortened version (Sharp’s Patent April 12th 1859 conversion of New Model 1863 rifle) less than approx. 75 manuf
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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RARE completely un-marked Winchester 94 loading  tool; per consignor, for the 40-70 Sharps  bottlene89 - RARE completely un-marked Winchester 94 loading tool; per consignor, for the 40-70 Sharps bottlene
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RARE completely un-marked Winchester 94 loading tool; per consignor, for the 40-70 Sharps bottleneck cartridge, blue finish, in very good condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,900.00 - 2,100.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Winchester Model 94 lever action takedown rifle,  .32 W.S. cal., 26” octagon barrel, Marble’s rear  90 - Winchester Model 94 lever action takedown rifle, .32 W.S. cal., 26” octagon barrel, Marble’s rear
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Winchester Model 94 lever action takedown rifle, .32 W.S. cal., 26” octagon barrel, Marble’s rear sight, Lyman bead front sight, blue finish, wood
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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