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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Remington Hepburn single shot rifle, cal. 38-55  WCF, Serial 1183.  The rifle is in overall good to 511 - Remington Hepburn single shot rifle, cal. 38-55 WCF, Serial 1183. The rifle is in overall good to
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Remington Hepburn single shot rifle, cal. 38-55 WCF, Serial 1183. The rifle is in overall good to very good condition with a 30” blued octagon bar
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Original wood cut print in black ink laid on paper  monogrammed in the block by “Albrecht Dürer”  no512 - Original wood cut print in black ink laid on paper monogrammed in the block by “Albrecht Dürer” no
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Original wood cut print in black ink laid on paper monogrammed in the block by “Albrecht Dürer” noted German artist entitled “The Four Angles...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Colt New Service DA revolver, .45 Colt cal.,  7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber  gri513 - Colt New Service DA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber gri
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Colt New Service DA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, lanyard ring, #320205 in overall fine conditi
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,150.00) = 1,150.00
 
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Smith & Wesson pre-Model 29 DA revolver, 4 screw  .44 Magnum cal., 8-3/8” pinned barrel, high polish514 - Smith & Wesson pre-Model 29 DA revolver, 4 screw .44 Magnum cal., 8-3/8” pinned barrel, high polish
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Smith & Wesson pre-Model 29 DA revolver, 4 screw .44 Magnum cal., 8-3/8” pinned barrel, high polish blue finish, checkered wood medallion comb...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Modern handmade custom flintlock Kentucky pistol,  barrel signed “J. Lynch”, .40 cal., 12” octagon  515 - Modern handmade custom flintlock Kentucky pistol, barrel signed “J. Lynch”, .40 cal., 12” octagon
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Modern handmade custom flintlock Kentucky pistol, barrel signed “J. Lynch”, .40 cal., 12” octagon barrel, brown finish, engraved silver and brass m
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Pair of tap action over and under flintlock  pistols of continental origin in very good plus  origin516 - Pair of tap action over and under flintlock pistols of continental origin in very good plus origin
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Pair of tap action over and under flintlock pistols of continental origin in very good plus original condition circa early 19th century. The pair m
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Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Unusual pair of large percussion pistols marked “B  & Cie” in a small stamped circular cartouche jus517 - Unusual pair of large percussion pistols marked “B & Cie” in a small stamped circular cartouche jus
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Unusual pair of large percussion pistols marked “B & Cie” in a small stamped circular cartouche just below the nipple on right side. The pisto...
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Spanish cup hilt rapier in military style circa  17th   to early 18th century showing 34 ½” blade  a518 - Spanish cup hilt rapier in military style circa 17th to early 18th century showing 34 ½” blade a
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Spanish cup hilt rapier in military style circa 17th to early 18th century showing 34 ½” blade and 42” overall. illegible markings in cente...
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Remington-Rider DA New Model Fluted Cylinder Belt  Model revolver, .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel, 519 - Remington-Rider DA New Model Fluted Cylinder Belt Model revolver, .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel,
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Remington-Rider DA New Model Fluted Cylinder Belt Model revolver, .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel, wood grips, #687 in overall very good condition
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Winchester Model 1876, 2nd model rifle in .45-60  caliber with 28” octagon barrel, full magazine,  c520 - Winchester Model 1876, 2nd model rifle in .45-60 caliber with 28” octagon barrel, full magazine, c
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Winchester Model 1876, 2nd model rifle in .45-60 caliber with 28” octagon barrel, full magazine, crescent butt, serial number 17466. The butt stock
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Single action pinfire revolver circa about 1859 by  Lefaucheux of Paris in near fine original  condi521 - Single action pinfire revolver circa about 1859 by Lefaucheux of Paris in near fine original condi
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Single action pinfire revolver circa about 1859 by Lefaucheux of Paris in near fine original condition with blue and case hardened finish in its or
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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Massive double action pinfire pepper box with  ebony grip and spike type removable bayonet. This  pe522 - Massive double action pinfire pepper box with ebony grip and spike type removable bayonet. This pe
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Massive double action pinfire pepper box with ebony grip and spike type removable bayonet. This pepperbox revolver measures nearly 12” overall with
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1872 open top revolver in .44 rim fire  caliber showing 7 ½” barrel, iron straps with Arm523 - Colt Model 1872 open top revolver in .44 rim fire caliber showing 7 ½” barrel, iron straps with Arm
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Colt Model 1872 open top revolver in .44 rim fire caliber showing 7 ½” barrel, iron straps with Army size grips, serial number 1675. Factory ...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,300.00) = 4,300.00
 
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Unusual possibly one-of-a-kind prototype of Palm  squeezer pistol completely unmarked in 5.5 mm  rim524 - Unusual possibly one-of-a-kind prototype of Palm squeezer pistol completely unmarked in 5.5 mm rim
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Unusual possibly one-of-a-kind prototype of Palm squeezer pistol completely unmarked in 5.5 mm rimfire showing round barrel iron frame important gr
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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English brass barrel flintlock blunderbuss with  spring bayonet signed “Wheeler, London” circa  earl525 - English brass barrel flintlock blunderbuss with spring bayonet signed “Wheeler, London” circa earl
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English brass barrel flintlock blunderbuss with spring bayonet signed “Wheeler, London” circa early 19th century. The blunderbuss measures 27 1/8”
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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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Cased English SxS double rifle by Reilly of London  and converted by John Fry Derby, .400 Kynoch 2” 526 - Cased English SxS double rifle by Reilly of London and converted by John Fry Derby, .400 Kynoch 2”
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Cased English SxS double rifle by Reilly of London and converted by John Fry Derby, .400 Kynoch 2” caliber, 27” brown damascus barrels with matte ri
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Spanish flintlock pistol circa 18th century  showing Hallmarked barrel by Bustindui and the  lock sh527 - Spanish flintlock pistol circa 18th century showing Hallmarked barrel by Bustindui and the lock sh
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Spanish flintlock pistol circa 18th century showing Hallmarked barrel by Bustindui and the lock showing heart Hallmarks and the initials “G.A. B.O.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,100.00) = 3,100.00
 
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Sig P210-6 semi-auto pistol, 7.65mm cal., 4-1/2”  barrel, mat black finish, checkered plastic grips,528 - Sig P210-6 semi-auto pistol, 7.65mm cal., 4-1/2” barrel, mat black finish, checkered plastic grips,
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Sig P210-6 semi-auto pistol, 7.65mm cal., 4-1/2” barrel, mat black finish, checkered plastic grips, adjustable sights, #P 307499 with extra magazine
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue  finish, ivory grips, #32261 with factory letter  c529 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, ivory grips, #32261 with factory letter c
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, ivory grips, #32261 with factory letter confirming caliber and finish (barrel length and t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,400.00) = 4,400.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .44CF cal., 7-1/2” etched  barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips,  #7530 - Colt SAA revolver, .44CF cal., 7-1/2” etched barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #7
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Colt SAA revolver, .44CF cal., 7-1/2” etched barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #79579 in overall very good condition showing a bro
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,400.00) = 4,400.00
 
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