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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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Original 1898 Washington Printing Office  booklet  Description and Rules For The Management of the  1613 - Original 1898 Washington Printing Office booklet Description and Rules For The Management of the
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Original 1898 Washington Printing Office booklet Description and Rules For The Management of the Springfield Rifle, Carbine and Army Revolvers, Ca
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Estimate : 275.00 - 475.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Lot of 10 hardback reference books on firearms and  the Civil War and approx. 2 dozen soft cover  Jo1614 - Lot of 10 hardback reference books on firearms and the Civil War and approx. 2 dozen soft cover Jo
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Lot of 10 hardback reference books on firearms and the Civil War and approx. 2 dozen soft cover Journals of Arizona History; Civil War references i
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Marlin Model 1889 lever action rifle, .32 W. cal.,  24” octagon barrel, brown patina, wood stocks,  1615 - Marlin Model 1889 lever action rifle, .32 W. cal., 24” octagon barrel, brown patina, wood stocks,
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Marlin Model 1889 lever action rifle, .32 W. cal., 24” octagon barrel, brown patina, wood stocks, #85043 in overall good to very good condition sho
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall single shot rifle,  .32 short cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, 1616 - Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall single shot rifle, .32 short cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish,
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Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall single shot rifle, .32 short cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #39700 in overall very good conditio
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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S&W Model 19 LAPD 200th Anniversary revolver and  case, cal. .357 Magnum, Serial #66K4887.  The  pis1617 - S&W Model 19 LAPD 200th Anniversary revolver and case, cal. .357 Magnum, Serial #66K4887. The pis
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S&W Model 19 LAPD 200th Anniversary revolver and case, cal. .357 Magnum, Serial #66K4887. The pistol is in excellent condition with a 6” blue...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
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An East Indian fighting zaghnal.  All steel with a  thickened blade tip for piercing armor.  Mythica1618 - An East Indian fighting zaghnal. All steel with a thickened blade tip for piercing armor. Mythica
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An East Indian fighting zaghnal. All steel with a thickened blade tip for piercing armor. Mythical animal head holding blade. Silver inlayed dec
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Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
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A high quality Tibetan dagger.  White metal  probably a nickel alloy, hand chased and repousse  with1619 - A high quality Tibetan dagger. White metal probably a nickel alloy, hand chased and repousse with
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A high quality Tibetan dagger. White metal probably a nickel alloy, hand chased and repousse with vines, dragons and mythical animals. 19th centu
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
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A very fine example of a Tibetan chatelaine or  belt ornament from Eastern Tibet.  These were worn  1619a - A very fine example of a Tibetan chatelaine or belt ornament from Eastern Tibet. These were worn
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A very fine example of a Tibetan chatelaine or belt ornament from Eastern Tibet. These were worn on a belt as a hanger for a sword, eating trousse
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Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Indian tulwar hunting sword.  This type of tulwar  is usually referred to as a hunting sword because1620 - Indian tulwar hunting sword. This type of tulwar is usually referred to as a hunting sword because
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Indian tulwar hunting sword. This type of tulwar is usually referred to as a hunting sword because of the carvings on the blade. Entire blade cov
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Estimate : 750.00 - 950.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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An Ottoman flintlock pistol with well carved stock  and silver inlays.  Brass furniture.  Well carve1621 - An Ottoman flintlock pistol with well carved stock and silver inlays. Brass furniture. Well carve
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An Ottoman flintlock pistol with well carved stock and silver inlays. Brass furniture. Well carved lock. Barrel has brass, silver and gold koftga
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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A North Indian ivory handled pesh kabz with a  wootz Damascus steel blade. A long, narrow single  ed1622 - A North Indian ivory handled pesh kabz with a wootz Damascus steel blade. A long, narrow single ed
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A North Indian ivory handled pesh kabz with a wootz Damascus steel blade. A long, narrow single edged wootz blade with a strong T-section, fluted s
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Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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A Benares shield from northern India.  A large  example of this type of shield.  Made of brass,  fin1622a - A Benares shield from northern India. A large example of this type of shield. Made of brass, fin
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A Benares shield from northern India. A large example of this type of shield. Made of brass, finely chiseled then enameled in red and green. Lat
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Display cased miniatures of swords belonging to  President George Washington. One is a sterling  sil1623 - Display cased miniatures of swords belonging to President George Washington. One is a sterling sil
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Display cased miniatures of swords belonging to President George Washington. One is a sterling silver miniature of a hunting or battle sword, appro
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
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18th Century Japanese tanegashima matchlock gun  that was later converted to percussion probably in 1624 - 18th Century Japanese tanegashima matchlock gun that was later converted to percussion probably in
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18th Century Japanese tanegashima matchlock gun that was later converted to percussion probably in the 1860’s. Beautiful dark hardwood stock. Good
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
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A bronze age helmet from between 1000 BC-3000 BC.   Holes on top and down back were for attaching a 1625 - A bronze age helmet from between 1000 BC-3000 BC. Holes on top and down back were for attaching a
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A bronze age helmet from between 1000 BC-3000 BC. Holes on top and down back were for attaching a crest (now missing). Excavated condition with h
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Good quality and ornate 19th century flintlock  pistol with signed lock and ornate chiseling in  hig1626 - Good quality and ornate 19th century flintlock pistol with signed lock and ornate chiseling in hig
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Good quality and ornate 19th century flintlock pistol with signed lock and ornate chiseling in high relief on the barrel, hammer and lock plate. Th
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,350.00) = 1,350.00
 
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Napoleonic era Hussar’s saber with blue and gilt  blade with original scabbard. The grip is fluted  1627 - Napoleonic era Hussar’s saber with blue and gilt blade with original scabbard. The grip is fluted
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Napoleonic era Hussar’s saber with blue and gilt blade with original scabbard. The grip is fluted and darkened horn and the blade is in good condit
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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Baltic or Mid-Eastern Miquelte flintlock carbine  with fancy Pearl inlaid metal stock of very good  1628 - Baltic or Mid-Eastern Miquelte flintlock carbine with fancy Pearl inlaid metal stock of very good
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Baltic or Mid-Eastern Miquelte flintlock carbine with fancy Pearl inlaid metal stock of very good quality. The carbine measures 42” overall with 29
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Fancy flintlock pistol for Mid-East showing ornate  silver mountings and wire inlay in the stock  ci1629 - Fancy flintlock pistol for Mid-East showing ornate silver mountings and wire inlay in the stock ci
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Fancy flintlock pistol for Mid-East showing ornate silver mountings and wire inlay in the stock circa early 19th century probably Turkish. The pist
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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European flintlock pistol remounted and stocked  for mid-eastern trade showing fancy silver mounts  1630 - European flintlock pistol remounted and stocked for mid-eastern trade showing fancy silver mounts
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European flintlock pistol remounted and stocked for mid-eastern trade showing fancy silver mounts circa early 19th century. The pistol measures 19”
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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