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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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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
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18th century all metal flintlock pocket pistol engraved “Barbar” and “Londini” with screw off cannon type barrel in approximately .32 caliber with
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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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
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Swedish Military percussion horseman’s style percussion pistol showing full arsenal markings and 1859 date with serial number 360 on parts. The pis
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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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
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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
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,850.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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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
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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
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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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 (
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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
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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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
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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
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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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
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Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44 rim fire caliber late production series with iron butt plate and .44 caliber marked lifter, serial
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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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
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Massive French percussion double rifle that is finely engraved in game scenes and signed Zaoue A Marseille. The rifle measures 46” overall with 29
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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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
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Double barrel percussion shotgun signed “W.G. King, 220 Piccadilly, London manufactured expressly for J.A. Maltby, Galena, Illinois” engraved in bl
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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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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.
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Highly desirable “The Royal” Rook Rifle by Holland & Holland, 26” octagon barrel in .297/250 cal. marked on left flat near breech: “Winners o...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,700.00) = 3,700.00
 
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