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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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German Luger by Simson & Co., Suhl semi-auto  pistol, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, blue finish,  checkered w561 - German Luger by Simson & Co., Suhl semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered w
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German Luger by Simson & Co., Suhl semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, wood base magazine, #4163 in ove...
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to terrystull for (2,000.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,380.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, .40-65  W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case  ha562 - Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, .40-65 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case ha
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, .40-65 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, set trigger, wood stocks, #41074 i
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Custom Martin Hagen over/under rifle, cal. .243  Winchester and .22 Magnum, Serial #771.   Manufactu563 - Custom Martin Hagen over/under rifle, cal. .243 Winchester and .22 Magnum, Serial #771. Manufactu
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Custom Martin Hagen over/under rifle, cal. .243 Winchester and .22 Magnum, Serial #771. Manufactured in 1972, the rifle is in overall fine, nearly
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Confederate issue Rigdon & Ansley, .36 caliber  Navy size percussion revolver remaining in very  goo564 - Confederate issue Rigdon & Ansley, .36 caliber Navy size percussion revolver remaining in very goo
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Confederate issue Rigdon & Ansley, .36 caliber Navy size percussion revolver remaining in very good plus to near fine original condition, seri...
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for (43,000.00) = 43,000.00
 
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Rare Dance Brothers, .44 caliber percussion  Dragoon size revolver pictured on page 65 of  “Confeder565 - Rare Dance Brothers, .44 caliber percussion Dragoon size revolver pictured on page 65 of “Confeder
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Rare Dance Brothers, .44 caliber percussion Dragoon size revolver pictured on page 65 of “Confederate Revolvers” by William A. Gary and remaining i
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Estimate : 37,500.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for (220,000.00) = 220,000.00
 
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Factory Engraved special order Winchester Model  1894 lever action takedown rifle, .30 W.C.F. cal., 566 - Factory Engraved special order Winchester Model 1894 lever action takedown rifle, .30 W.C.F. cal.,
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Factory Engraved special order Winchester Model 1894 lever action takedown rifle, .30 W.C.F. cal., 26” half round/ half octagon barrel, plain trigg
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,500.00) = 20,500.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army flattop target model in  .44 S&W caliber with 7 ½” barrel, nickel finish,  h567 - Colt Single Action Army flattop target model in .44 S&W caliber with 7 ½” barrel, nickel finish, h
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Colt Single Action Army flattop target model in .44 S&W caliber with 7 ½” barrel, nickel finish, hard rubber grips, serial number 127733....
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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D. Schulnigg, Austria side by side shotgun, cal.  20 Gauge, Serial #40-1160.  The shotgun is in  ove568 - D. Schulnigg, Austria side by side shotgun, cal. 20 Gauge, Serial #40-1160. The shotgun is in ove
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D. Schulnigg, Austria side by side shotgun, cal. 20 Gauge, Serial #40-1160. The shotgun is in overall excellent condition. The 28” barrels retain
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to alborn for (5,750.00 + 1,092.50BP) = 6,842.50
 
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15th century style suit of armor made in the early  20th-century showing good dark patina refer to  569 - 15th century style suit of armor made in the early 20th-century showing good dark patina refer to
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15th century style suit of armor made in the early 20th-century showing good dark patina refer to “Dexter 50 Year Scrapbook” on page 101 where it is
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Swept hilt rapier with nicely marked blade  possibly Munich town guard, circa 17th century,  showing570 - Swept hilt rapier with nicely marked blade possibly Munich town guard, circa 17th century, showing
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Swept hilt rapier with nicely marked blade possibly Munich town guard, circa 17th century, showing 37” blade and 43 ¾” overall. The blade sh...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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