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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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Confederate issue Griswold & Gunnison Navy size percussion revolver in .36 caliber percussion with 1001 - Confederate issue Griswold & Gunnison Navy size percussion revolver in .36 caliber percussion with
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Confederate issue Griswold & Gunnison Navy size percussion revolver in .36 caliber percussion with brass frame, serial number 16. This revolve...
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Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,000.00) = 27,000.00
 
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Fine to excellent condition Volcanic Navy size pistol in .41 Volcanic caliber with 6” barrel, seri1002 - Fine to excellent condition Volcanic Navy size pistol in .41 Volcanic caliber with 6” barrel, seri
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Fine to excellent condition Volcanic Navy size pistol in .41 Volcanic caliber with 6” barrel, serial number 852 from Dr. Stephen Rutter collection
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Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimate : 30,000.00 - 60,000.00
 
 
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1. Captivating 5.00 carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring ruby has rich red color and good clarity enci1003 - 1. Captivating 5.00 carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring ruby has rich red color and good clarity enci
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1. Captivating 5.00 carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring ruby has rich red color and good clarity encircled by 18 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Holland & Holland Royal grade 12 gauge full side lock double barrel shotgun in luggage case with t1004 - Holland & Holland Royal grade 12 gauge full side lock double barrel shotgun in luggage case with t
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Holland & Holland Royal grade 12 gauge full side lock double barrel shotgun in luggage case with trade label in lid, serial #33085. The gun s...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Scarce Colt SAA revolver, .41 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered b1005 - Scarce Colt SAA revolver, .41 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered b
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Scarce Colt SAA revolver, .41 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber eagle grips, #137836 in overall
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Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,500.00) = 11,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine in .44 rimfire caliber showing original nickel finish, s1006 - Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine in .44 rimfire caliber showing original nickel finish, s
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Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine in .44 rimfire caliber showing original nickel finish, serial number 120224. The barrel and magazine tube
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,250.00) = 6,250.00
 
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Rare European Brevet of Colt Baby Dragoon, serial number 1 in .31 caliber percussion pictured in th1007 - Rare European Brevet of Colt Baby Dragoon, serial number 1 in .31 caliber percussion pictured in th
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Rare European Brevet of Colt Baby Dragoon, serial number 1 in .31 caliber percussion pictured in the Brevet book by Marco and Paxson. This revolver
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Scarce Martially-marked Starr DA Model 1858 Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 6” barrel, blue fi1008 - Scarce Martially-marked Starr DA Model 1858 Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 6” barrel, blue fi
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Scarce Martially-marked Starr DA Model 1858 Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #1277 in overall very good cond
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Heavy barrel Kentucky style flintlock rifle with “Maslin, Warranted” marked lock, ornate pierced P1009 - Heavy barrel Kentucky style flintlock rifle with “Maslin, Warranted” marked lock, ornate pierced P
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Heavy barrel Kentucky style flintlock rifle with “Maslin, Warranted” marked lock, ornate pierced Pennsylvania type patch box, silver inlays and esc
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Custom African style single shot heavy barrel rifle built on Ruger No. 1 barreled action in .450-41010 - Custom African style single shot heavy barrel rifle built on Ruger No. 1 barreled action in .450-4
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Custom African style single shot heavy barrel rifle built on Ruger No. 1 barreled action in .450-400-3 ¼” caliber. The rifle is beautifully ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 special order rifle, .30-30 cal., 26" half round/half octagon barrel, half-m1011 - Winchester Model 1894 special order rifle, .30-30 cal., 26" half round/half octagon barrel, half-m
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Winchester Model 1894 special order rifle, .30-30 cal., 26" half round/half octagon barrel, half-magazine, checkered pistol grip plain stocks...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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U.S. $20 Saint-Gaudens gold piece dated 1908 no motto in PGCS holder graded MS 63. Est.: $1250-$251012 - U.S. $20 Saint-Gaudens gold piece dated 1908 no motto in PGCS holder graded MS 63. Est.: $1250-$25
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U.S. $20 Saint-Gaudens gold piece dated 1908 no motto in PGCS holder graded MS 63. Est.: $1250-$2500
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Colt Bisley Single Action revolver, .41 Colt cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, replaced smooth har1013 - Colt Bisley Single Action revolver, .41 Colt cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, replaced smooth har
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Colt Bisley Single Action revolver, .41 Colt cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, replaced smooth hardwood grips, #239343 in overall very good conditi
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, .32-40 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stock1014 - Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, .32-40 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stock
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Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, .32-40 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #294111 in overall very good to near fine cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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United States Property Union Switch & Signal Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, 1015 - United States Property Union Switch & Signal Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel,
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United States Property Union Switch & Signal Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, parkerized finish, checkered brown plastic g...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to highnoondave for (3,000.00 + 570.00BP) = 3,570.00
 
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Sharps metallic cartridge conversion SRC to .50-70 cal., 22” round barrel, blue and case hardened 1016 - Sharps metallic cartridge conversion SRC to .50-70 cal., 22” round barrel, blue and case hardened
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Sharps metallic cartridge conversion SRC to .50-70 cal., 22” round barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, #58329 in overall very good
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, desirable .45-70 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case1017 - Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, desirable .45-70 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, desirable .45-70 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, #87682 in overall
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, John Adams engraved, .45 Colt cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, 1018 - Colt SAA revolver, John Adams engraved, .45 Colt cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips,
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Colt SAA revolver, John Adams engraved, .45 Colt cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #350893 with factory letter confirming caliber and
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886, .50 caliber express rifle with 26” round barrel, full magazine, shotgun but1019 - Winchester Model 1886, .50 caliber express rifle with 26” round barrel, full magazine, shotgun but
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Winchester Model 1886, .50 caliber express rifle with 26” round barrel, full magazine, shotgun butt, received in warehouse March 12, 1902 shipped f
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Important presentation sword with bright gilt and blued blade retaining its original scabbard and 1020 - Important presentation sword with bright gilt and blued blade retaining its original scabbard and
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Important presentation sword with bright gilt and blued blade retaining its original scabbard and inscribed “La Garde Nationale de Moulins, au Gen.
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Start Price : 6,250.00 | Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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