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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1860 Iron Frame Henry rifle, serial number 101.  The Iron frame shows the rear sight dove tail  plug641 - 1860 Iron Frame Henry rifle, serial number 101. The Iron frame shows the rear sight dove tail plug
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1860 Iron Frame Henry rifle, serial number 101. The Iron frame shows the rear sight dove tail plugged with some cleaning and browning applied long
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Estimate : 60,000.00 - 120,000.00
Sold to floor for (57,500.00) = 57,500.00
 
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Smith & Wesson 2nd model American .44 caliber  single action revolver with 8” barrel showing  origin642 - Smith & Wesson 2nd model American .44 caliber single action revolver with 8” barrel showing origin
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Smith & Wesson 2nd model American .44 caliber single action revolver with 8” barrel showing original to the period deluxe New York scroll eng...
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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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Remington Model 1858 New Model .44 caliber  percussion revolver period script inscribed “Capt.  Jame643 - Remington Model 1858 New Model .44 caliber percussion revolver period script inscribed “Capt. Jame
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Remington Model 1858 New Model .44 caliber percussion revolver period script inscribed “Capt. James Starr, 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry” on the back st
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,600.00) = 3,600.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, .31  cal., 5” octagon barrel, custom engraved and  multi644 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, .31 cal., 5” octagon barrel, custom engraved and multi
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, .31 cal., 5” octagon barrel, custom engraved and multi-color gold decorated with old ivory grips, #2382
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Custom Winchester Model ’92 lever action short  rifle, .38 Special/.357 Magnum cal., 20” barrel,  bl645 - Custom Winchester Model ’92 lever action short rifle, .38 Special/.357 Magnum cal., 20” barrel, bl
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Custom Winchester Model ’92 lever action short rifle, .38 Special/.357 Magnum cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #363141 in overall very g
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Pair of large bore percussion pistols signed  “Patrick” on the locks and “Liverpool” on the  barrels646 - Pair of large bore percussion pistols signed “Patrick” on the locks and “Liverpool” on the barrels
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Pair of large bore percussion pistols signed “Patrick” on the locks and “Liverpool” on the barrels in English style case. The pistols measure 11” o
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Unusual elliptical barrel blunderbuss with top  mounted spring bayonet signed “Harcourt” on the  loc647 - Unusual elliptical barrel blunderbuss with top mounted spring bayonet signed “Harcourt” on the loc
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Unusual elliptical barrel blunderbuss with top mounted spring bayonet signed “Harcourt” on the lock with British proofs. The carbine measures 31” o
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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French musket by St. Etienne Arsenal now  identified as U.S. model 1795 with U.S. surcharge  or mark648 - French musket by St. Etienne Arsenal now identified as U.S. model 1795 with U.S. surcharge or mark
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French musket by St. Etienne Arsenal now identified as U.S. model 1795 with U.S. surcharge or markings at the rear of lock and .69 caliber smoothbo
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Rolex 18Kt gold President with double quick set,  block face, concealed clasp, #L904434 with  origin649 - Rolex 18Kt gold President with double quick set, block face, concealed clasp, #L904434 with origin
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Rolex 18Kt gold President with double quick set, block face, concealed clasp, #L904434 with original warranty, box, tag, writing pad and cardboard
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,250.00) = 9,250.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .476 cal., 7-1/2” London  addressed barrel, high tapered front sight, blue  and c650 - Colt SAA revolver, .476 cal., 7-1/2” London addressed barrel, high tapered front sight, blue and c
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Colt SAA revolver, .476 cal., 7-1/2” London addressed barrel, high tapered front sight, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, lanyard ring, #1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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