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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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in  desirable .45-90 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel,  blue571 - Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in desirable .45-90 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in desirable .45-90 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, #79538 in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Stunning Diamond Pendant with 1.48 carat Pear  shaped brilliant cut diamond with J-K color VVS  clar572 - Stunning Diamond Pendant with 1.48 carat Pear shaped brilliant cut diamond with J-K color VVS clar
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Stunning Diamond Pendant with 1.48 carat Pear shaped brilliant cut diamond with J-K color VVS clarity accented with 2 marquise brilliant cut diamon
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,400.00) = 3,400.00
 
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Brilliant Pear Shaped Tanzanite and Diamond Ring  tanzanite weight is 3.75 carats with VS clarity  s573 - Brilliant Pear Shaped Tanzanite and Diamond Ring tanzanite weight is 3.75 carats with VS clarity s
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Brilliant Pear Shaped Tanzanite and Diamond Ring tanzanite weight is 3.75 carats with VS clarity set in a double halo style setting surrounded by 1
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Confederate bayonet with associated Civil War  period scabbard and crude leather hanger of the  peri574 - Confederate bayonet with associated Civil War period scabbard and crude leather hanger of the peri
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Confederate bayonet with associated Civil War period scabbard and crude leather hanger of the period possibly made by “Boyle & Gamble”. The b...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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U.S. Model 1817 flintlock common rifle by Henry  Derringer of Philadelphia dated 1828 on the rear  o575 - U.S. Model 1817 flintlock common rifle by Henry Derringer of Philadelphia dated 1828 on the rear o
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U.S. Model 1817 flintlock common rifle by Henry Derringer of Philadelphia dated 1828 on the rear of the lock and barrel in .54 caliber rifled with
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Colt 1860 Army revolver .44 caliber percussion  with 8” barrel, factory open vine scroll style  engr576 - Colt 1860 Army revolver .44 caliber percussion with 8” barrel, factory open vine scroll style engr
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Colt 1860 Army revolver .44 caliber percussion with 8” barrel, factory open vine scroll style engraved with traces of original bright blue and case
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,300.00) = 4,300.00
 
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Good quality Germanic pistol converted from  flintlock to percussion with gold inlaid barrel  readin577 - Good quality Germanic pistol converted from flintlock to percussion with gold inlaid barrel readin
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Good quality Germanic pistol converted from flintlock to percussion with gold inlaid barrel reading “Goze a Metz” in large block style gold letters
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Winchester Model 1876 special ordered short rifle  in .50-95 EX. Caliber with 20” round barrel, full578 - Winchester Model 1876 special ordered short rifle in .50-95 EX. Caliber with 20” round barrel, full
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Winchester Model 1876 special ordered short rifle in .50-95 EX. Caliber with 20” round barrel, full magazine, select wood stocks, sling swivels and
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,250.00) = 8,250.00
 
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Pair of massive bore pinfire Howdah pistols in  fine to excellent condition French cased with  acces579 - Pair of massive bore pinfire Howdah pistols in fine to excellent condition French cased with acces
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Pair of massive bore pinfire Howdah pistols in fine to excellent condition French cased with accessories. The under lever pistols measure approxima
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Authentic Samuel Hoggson engraved Henry rifle,  serial number 12633. This rifle remains in  original580 - Authentic Samuel Hoggson engraved Henry rifle, serial number 12633. This rifle remains in original
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Authentic Samuel Hoggson engraved Henry rifle, serial number 12633. This rifle remains in original good to very good condition showing a blue to br
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Estimate : 27,500.00 - 55,000.00
Sold to floor for (28,000.00) = 28,000.00
 
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Factory Special Order Sharps Model 1878 Long Range  rifle, .45-120 3-1/4” case, with factory target 581 - Factory Special Order Sharps Model 1878 Long Range rifle, .45-120 3-1/4” case, with factory target
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Factory Special Order Sharps Model 1878 Long Range rifle, .45-120 3-1/4” case, with factory target sight, Freund-marked More light rear hunting sig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (29,000.00) = 29,000.00
 
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Presentation Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single  Action revolver to Venustiano Carranza in 1915 a582 - Presentation Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action revolver to Venustiano Carranza in 1915 a
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Presentation Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action revolver to Venustiano Carranza in 1915 as President of the temporary Mexican Govern...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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OPEN LOT583 - OPEN LOT
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OPEN LOT
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Volcanic carbine with 16 ½” barrel remaining in  very good plus to near fine original condition  sho584 - Volcanic carbine with 16 ½” barrel remaining in very good plus to near fine original condition sho
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Volcanic carbine with 16 ½” barrel remaining in very good plus to near fine original condition showing one line “New Haven, Conn., patent Fe...
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Start Price : 18,750.00 | Estimate : 37,500.00 - 75,000.00
 
 
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Important first year of production Colt “pinched”  frame SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue585 - Important first year of production Colt “pinched” frame SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue
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Important first year of production Colt “pinched” frame SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, two line Patent address, italic barrel
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Estimate : 100,000.00 - 200,000.00
Sold to floor for (100,000.00) = 100,000.00
 
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Rare special order Winchester Model 1876 saddle  ring carbine showing ultra-desirable case hardened 586 - Rare special order Winchester Model 1876 saddle ring carbine showing ultra-desirable case hardened
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Rare special order Winchester Model 1876 saddle ring carbine showing ultra-desirable case hardened frame in .45-75 caliber with select Walnut stock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 27,500.00 - 55,000.00
Sold to floor for (26,000.00) = 26,000.00
 
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Antique estate diamond ring featuring ladies  cushion cut solitaire diamond approximately 2 ¼ to  3587 - Antique estate diamond ring featuring ladies cushion cut solitaire diamond approximately 2 ¼ to 3
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Antique estate diamond ring featuring ladies cushion cut solitaire diamond approximately 2 ¼ to 3 CT. Mounted in a vintage white gold and yel...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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OPEN LOT588 - OPEN LOT
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OPEN LOT
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Winchester Model 1873 saddle ring carbine, factory  engraved, gold and nickel plated with deluxe  fa589 - Winchester Model 1873 saddle ring carbine, factory engraved, gold and nickel plated with deluxe fa
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Winchester Model 1873 saddle ring carbine, factory engraved, gold and nickel plated with deluxe fancy checkered burl walnut stocks retained by Winc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 80,000.00
Sold to littlesand.. for (40,000.00 + 7,600.00BP) = 47,600.00
 
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Cased pair of period factory style engraved  Remington New Model Police cartridge conversion  revolv590 - Cased pair of period factory style engraved Remington New Model Police cartridge conversion revolv
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Cased pair of period factory style engraved Remington New Model Police cartridge conversion revolvers, .36 cal., 4-1/2” octagon barrels, nickel fin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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