Tribute to American Veterans Auction

Auction Details

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.
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Winchester 1886 lever action rifle, cal. .33 WCF,  Serial #147976.  The rifle is in overall very goo491 - Winchester 1886 lever action rifle, cal. .33 WCF, Serial #147976. The rifle is in overall very goo
Little John's Auction Service
Winchester 1886 lever action rifle, cal. .33 WCF, Serial #147976. The rifle is in overall very good condition as re-finished with a 24” blued barre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to banko for (1,000.00 + 190.00BP) = 1,190.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Joslyn Model 1864 SRC, .52RF cal., 22” barrel,  iron mountings, wood stock, #4864 in overall very  g492 - Joslyn Model 1864 SRC, .52RF cal., 22” barrel, iron mountings, wood stock, #4864 in overall very g
Little John's Auction Service
Joslyn Model 1864 SRC, .52RF cal., 22” barrel, iron mountings, wood stock, #4864 in overall very good condition showing a dark patina on metal surf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
Details...Bookmark
United States Property marked Colt Model 1911-A1  semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, military  m493 - United States Property marked Colt Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, military m
Little John's Auction Service
United States Property marked Colt Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, military mat greenish parkerized finish with front approx.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Remington Model 51 semi-auto pistol, .380 cal.,  3-1/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered plastic  grip494 - Remington Model 51 semi-auto pistol, .380 cal., 3-1/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered plastic grip
Little John's Auction Service
Remington Model 51 semi-auto pistol, .380 cal., 3-1/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered plastic grips, #PA 37480 in factory black cardboard box with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Continental half stock dueling/target percussion  pistol, #1 of a pair, .43 (.433 ball) caliber or  495 - Continental half stock dueling/target percussion pistol, #1 of a pair, .43 (.433 ball) caliber or
Little John's Auction Service
Continental half stock dueling/target percussion pistol, #1 of a pair, .43 (.433 ball) caliber or 11mm; high quality with carved stock, set trigger,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Savage Model 99 Take Down lever action rifle, cal.  .22 HP, Serial #130439.  The rifle is in overall496 - Savage Model 99 Take Down lever action rifle, cal. .22 HP, Serial #130439. The rifle is in overall
Little John's Auction Service
Savage Model 99 Take Down lever action rifle, cal. .22 HP, Serial #130439. The rifle is in overall fine condition with a 20” blued barrel. The rif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2”  barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #385611 in  fine497 - Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #385611 in fine
Little John's Auction Service
Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #385611 in fine condition showing the majority of its original f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Lifetime collection of Strike-a-light 18th and  19th century pieces, 11 total, some decorated, all  498 - Lifetime collection of Strike-a-light 18th and 19th century pieces, 11 total, some decorated, all
Little John's Auction Service
Lifetime collection of Strike-a-light 18th and 19th century pieces, 11 total, some decorated, all different; valued up to $300 each; carried by fro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Custom Winchester Model 1885 High Wall single shot  rifle, .32-40 cal., 24” heavy octagon barrel,  b499 - Custom Winchester Model 1885 High Wall single shot rifle, .32-40 cal., 24” heavy octagon barrel, b
Little John's Auction Service
Custom Winchester Model 1885 High Wall single shot rifle, .32-40 cal., 24” heavy octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, custom wood stocks
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Remington Model 1871 Civilian Army Rolling Block  pistol, .50 cal., 8” round barrel, blue and case  500 - Remington Model 1871 Civilian Army Rolling Block pistol, .50 cal., 8” round barrel, blue and case
Little John's Auction Service
Remington Model 1871 Civilian Army Rolling Block pistol, .50 cal., 8” round barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grip and forend, #25 on bar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,650.00) = 1,650.00
 
Details...Bookmark
18th century all metal flintlock pocket pistol  engraved “Barbar” and “Londini” with screw off  cann501 - 18th century all metal flintlock pocket pistol engraved “Barbar” and “Londini” with screw off cann
Little John's Auction Service
18th century all metal flintlock pocket pistol engraved “Barbar” and “Londini” with screw off cannon type barrel in approximately .32 caliber with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Swedish Military percussion horseman’s style  percussion pistol showing full arsenal markings  and 1502 - Swedish Military percussion horseman’s style percussion pistol showing full arsenal markings and 1
Little John's Auction Service
Swedish Military percussion horseman’s style percussion pistol showing full arsenal markings and 1859 date with serial number 360 on parts. The pis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Colt Model 1851 Navy small guard percussion  revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel, brass  strap503 - Colt Model 1851 Navy small guard percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel, brass strap
Little John's Auction Service
Colt Model 1851 Navy small guard percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel, brass straps, wood grips, #47982. This gun is in overall goo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,850.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Remington New Model S/A Belt percussion revolver,  .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, woo504 - Remington New Model S/A Belt percussion revolver, .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, woo
Little John's Auction Service
Remington New Model S/A Belt percussion revolver, .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #5143 in overall very good to fine cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Very scarce early engraved Remington-Smoot New  Model No. 1 revolver with revolving recoil shield  (505 - Very scarce early engraved Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1 revolver with revolving recoil shield (
Little John's Auction Service
Very scarce early engraved Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1 revolver with revolving recoil shield (circa 1873-1873), .30RF cal., 2-13/16” octagon ba
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
U.S. Model 1861, .58 caliber rifled musket dated  1862 on the lock remaining in good condition. The 506 - U.S. Model 1861, .58 caliber rifled musket dated 1862 on the lock remaining in good condition. The
Little John's Auction Service
U.S. Model 1861, .58 caliber rifled musket dated 1862 on the lock remaining in good condition. The metal surfaces show a light gray to brown patina
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44  rim fire caliber late production series with iron  507 - Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44 rim fire caliber late production series with iron
Little John's Auction Service
Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44 rim fire caliber late production series with iron butt plate and .44 caliber marked lifter, serial
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Massive French percussion double rifle that is  finely engraved in game scenes and signed Zaoue A  M508 - Massive French percussion double rifle that is finely engraved in game scenes and signed Zaoue A M
Little John's Auction Service
Massive French percussion double rifle that is finely engraved in game scenes and signed Zaoue A Marseille. The rifle measures 46” overall with 29
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Double barrel percussion shotgun signed “W.G.  King, 220 Piccadilly, London manufactured  expressly 509 - Double barrel percussion shotgun signed “W.G. King, 220 Piccadilly, London manufactured expressly
Little John's Auction Service
Double barrel percussion shotgun signed “W.G. King, 220 Piccadilly, London manufactured expressly for J.A. Maltby, Galena, Illinois” engraved in bl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Highly desirable “The Royal” Rook Rifle by Holland  & Holland, 26” octagon barrel in .297/250 cal.  510 - Highly desirable “The Royal” Rook Rifle by Holland & Holland, 26” octagon barrel in .297/250 cal.
Little John's Auction Service
Highly desirable “The Royal” Rook Rifle by Holland & Holland, 26” octagon barrel in .297/250 cal. marked on left flat near breech: “Winners o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,700.00) = 3,700.00
 
Details...Bookmark