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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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Colt SAA revolver, .32 W.C.F. cal., 4-3/4” barrel,  blue and case hardened finish, checkered plastic1445 - Colt SAA revolver, .32 W.C.F. cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered plastic
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Colt SAA revolver, .32 W.C.F. cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered plastic grips, #222174 in overall fair to good condition
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Lot of 2 German uniform jackets; one a medium  green with shoulder boards showing “90” unit  marking1446 - Lot of 2 German uniform jackets; one a medium green with shoulder boards showing “90” unit marking
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Lot of 2 German uniform jackets; one a medium green with shoulder boards showing “90” unit marking with nazi breast patch on right side and brass n
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Estimate : 650.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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German Naval coat in overall very good condition;  good lining, buttons and shoulder boards; from  l1447 - German Naval coat in overall very good condition; good lining, buttons and shoulder boards; from l
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German Naval coat in overall very good condition; good lining, buttons and shoulder boards; from long storage and in need of dry cleaning. Est.:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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German Officer’s dress hat, green with red piping  , grey braiding with black band and black visor i1448 - German Officer’s dress hat, green with red piping , grey braiding with black band and black visor i
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German Officer’s dress hat, green with red piping , grey braiding with black band and black visor in overall good condition; some slight separation
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action SRC, .32 W.C.F.  cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks,  #721449 - Winchester Model 1892 lever action SRC, .32 W.C.F. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #72
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action SRC, .32 W.C.F. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #720021 in overall very good to near fine condition
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Striking Pair of Princess cut Diamond Stud  Earrings weighing approx. 1.50 carats total of  light fa1450 - Striking Pair of Princess cut Diamond Stud Earrings weighing approx. 1.50 carats total of light fa
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Striking Pair of Princess cut Diamond Stud Earrings weighing approx. 1.50 carats total of light fancy yellow colors VS/SI clarity set in 14 karat w
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Read & Watson First Type Confederate issue rifle  formerly identified as the work of J. B. Barrett. 1450a - Read & Watson First Type Confederate issue rifle formerly identified as the work of J. B. Barrett.
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Read & Watson First Type Confederate issue rifle formerly identified as the work of J. B. Barrett. Both Read and Barrett were from Virginia. ...
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 17,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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One of the finest Chieftain’s Mid-Eastern Miquelet  rifles we have had the pleasure to offer the  co1451 - One of the finest Chieftain’s Mid-Eastern Miquelet rifles we have had the pleasure to offer the co
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One of the finest Chieftain’s Mid-Eastern Miquelet rifles we have had the pleasure to offer the collectors’ market in many years; approx. 57-1/2” o
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to jack35296 for (4,000.00 + 760.00BP) = 4,760.00
 
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Victorian shield approx. 22” in diameter with  finely etched mixture of florals and Mythical  Griffi1452 - Victorian shield approx. 22” in diameter with finely etched mixture of florals and Mythical Griffi
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Victorian shield approx. 22” in diameter with finely etched mixture of florals and Mythical Griffins; center spike; grey patina; nicely accomplishe
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Middle Eastern Flintlock Blunderbuss.  The  blunderbuss is in overall good condition with a  13” bar1453 - Middle Eastern Flintlock Blunderbuss. The blunderbuss is in overall good condition with a 13” bar
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Middle Eastern Flintlock Blunderbuss. The blunderbuss is in overall good condition with a 13” barrel and overall length of 25”. The barrel is hea
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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