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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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Thomas Blissett of Liverpool, England single  action Tranter patent, .32 caliber rimfire single  act611 - Thomas Blissett of Liverpool, England single action Tranter patent, .32 caliber rimfire single act
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Thomas Blissett of Liverpool, England single action Tranter patent, .32 caliber rimfire single action pocket size revolver in fine condition contai
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Colt 1862 Police, .36 caliber percussion revolver  with desirable 6 ½” barrel remaining in fine to  612 - Colt 1862 Police, .36 caliber percussion revolver with desirable 6 ½” barrel remaining in fine to
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Colt 1862 Police, .36 caliber percussion revolver with desirable 6 ½” barrel remaining in fine to excellent condition with unique silver moun...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Classic Holland and Holland Royal grade full side  lock double rifle in .450 express caliber factory613 - Classic Holland and Holland Royal grade full side lock double rifle in .450 express caliber factory
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Classic Holland and Holland Royal grade full side lock double rifle in .450 express caliber factory marked on bottom of frame, “charge four drams an
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Estimate : 27,500.00 - 55,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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OPEN LOT614 - OPEN LOT
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OPEN LOT
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Leech and Rigdon,.36 caliber Confederate made  percussion Navy size revolver in good to very good  o615 - Leech and Rigdon,.36 caliber Confederate made percussion Navy size revolver in good to very good o
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Leech and Rigdon,.36 caliber Confederate made percussion Navy size revolver in good to very good original condition made at Columbus, Mississippi b
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (21,000.00) = 21,000.00
 
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Confederate issue Rigdon  & Ansley, .36 caliber  percussion Navy size revolver marked “Augusta, GA, 616 - Confederate issue Rigdon & Ansley, .36 caliber percussion Navy size revolver marked “Augusta, GA,
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Confederate issue Rigdon & Ansley, .36 caliber percussion Navy size revolver marked “Augusta, GA, CSA” and one of only 18 examples known curr...
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (37,000.00) = 37,000.00
 
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Sharps Model 1851 percussion Sporting rifle, .44  cal., 28” round barrel, brass mounts, 44” overall;617 - Sharps Model 1851 percussion Sporting rifle, .44 cal., 28” round barrel, brass mounts, 44” overall;
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Sharps Model 1851 percussion Sporting rifle, .44 cal., 28” round barrel, brass mounts, 44” overall; one of only 400 produced making them one of the
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Remington New Model pocket revolver, converted  from percussion to .32 RF cal., full and finely  New618 - Remington New Model pocket revolver, converted from percussion to .32 RF cal., full and finely New
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Remington New Model pocket revolver, converted from percussion to .32 RF cal., full and finely New York style scroll engraved, probably by L.D. Nim
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Estimate : 3,200.00 - 4,200.00
Sold to floor for (3,200.00) = 3,200.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver,  .32 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2”  barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #117841 in  overall619 - Colt SAA revolver, .32 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #117841 in overall
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Colt SAA revolver, .32 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #117841 in overall near fine condition showing considerable origina
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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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Winchester Model 1866 lever action carbine, brass  frame, .44 cal., 19” barrel, wood stocks, #20570 620 - Winchester Model 1866 lever action carbine, brass frame, .44 cal., 19” barrel, wood stocks, #20570
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Winchester Model 1866 lever action carbine, brass frame, .44 cal., 19” barrel, wood stocks, #20570 in overall good condition showing a dark patina t
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,100.00) = 4,100.00
 
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