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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 1897 takedown pump action shotgun  in 12GA with a 28” barrel, blue finish, pistol  1747 - Winchester Model 1897 takedown pump action shotgun in 12GA with a 28” barrel, blue finish, pistol
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Winchester Model 1897 takedown pump action shotgun in 12GA with a 28” barrel, blue finish, pistol grip stock, added butt pad, serial number 535282
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Randy Lee Custom Knife with 6” blade. The knife is  in overall fine condition showing little use and1748 - Randy Lee Custom Knife with 6” blade. The knife is in overall fine condition showing little use and
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Randy Lee Custom Knife with 6” blade. The knife is in overall fine condition showing little use and no sharpening of the blade. The knife features
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Large Kabar folding knife with two 4” Kabar marked  blades.  The knife is 5 ¼” long when closed and 1749 - Large Kabar folding knife with two 4” Kabar marked blades. The knife is 5 ¼” long when closed and
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Large Kabar folding knife with two 4” Kabar marked blades. The knife is 5 ¼” long when closed and 9 ¼” when opened. The knife is in ove...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Nazi Marked sword.  The sword is in overall good  condition with a 30” blade and 36” overall length.1750 - Nazi Marked sword. The sword is in overall good condition with a 30” blade and 36” overall length.
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Nazi Marked sword. The sword is in overall good condition with a 30” blade and 36” overall length. The hand guard depicts the Nazi eagle and swas
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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A pair of Spanish colonial South American stirrups  known as estribos.  Elaborately cast in brass  w1750a - A pair of Spanish colonial South American stirrups known as estribos. Elaborately cast in brass w
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A pair of Spanish colonial South American stirrups known as estribos. Elaborately cast in brass with two triangular vent holes in the bottom. 19t
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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A Marine Corps non-commissioned officer sword.   Fully etched blade marked-Conqueror Trade  Mark-Sta1750b - A Marine Corps non-commissioned officer sword. Fully etched blade marked-Conqueror Trade Mark-Sta
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A Marine Corps non-commissioned officer sword. Fully etched blade marked-Conqueror Trade Mark-Stainless-N.S. Meyer Inc-Germany. Pre-WWII. Good c
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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A heavy Austrian Model 1869 cavalry saber.  Steel  hilt with wire wrapped fish skin handle.  Wide  b1750c - A heavy Austrian Model 1869 cavalry saber. Steel hilt with wire wrapped fish skin handle. Wide b
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A heavy Austrian Model 1869 cavalry saber. Steel hilt with wire wrapped fish skin handle. Wide blade with a large fuller on one side and flat on
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Sharps .50 caliber percussion bullet mold;  interior of mold is overall fair to good; exterior  show1751 - Sharps .50 caliber percussion bullet mold; interior of mold is overall fair to good; exterior show
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Sharps .50 caliber percussion bullet mold; interior of mold is overall fair to good; exterior shows grey patina and scattered brown aging with”50”
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Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (725.00) = 725.00
 
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Sharps single cavity bullet mold marked 44S in  overall good to very good condition with a crisp  in1752 - Sharps single cavity bullet mold marked 44S in overall good to very good condition with a crisp in
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Sharps single cavity bullet mold marked 44S in overall good to very good condition with a crisp interior and dark patina on the outside of the mold
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Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Winchester loading tool, .45 Gov. (for ’86  Winchester of Trapdoor Springfield); overall good  condi1753 - Winchester loading tool, .45 Gov. (for ’86 Winchester of Trapdoor Springfield); overall good condi
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Winchester loading tool, .45 Gov. (for ’86 Winchester of Trapdoor Springfield); overall good condition. Est.: $250-$350.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Winchester single cavity bullet mold, 4th Model  without handle, blue finish, fine condition;  desir1754 - Winchester single cavity bullet mold, 4th Model without handle, blue finish, fine condition; desir
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Winchester single cavity bullet mold, 4th Model without handle, blue finish, fine condition; desirable .45-90 caliber! Est.: $350-$450.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Model 1860 Staff and Field Officer’s late  production sword and metal scabbard by M.C. Lilley  & Co.1755 - Model 1860 Staff and Field Officer’s late production sword and metal scabbard by M.C. Lilley & Co.
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Model 1860 Staff and Field Officer’s late production sword and metal scabbard by M.C. Lilley & Co., Columbus, Ohio in overall very good condi...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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German NCO sword and metal scabbard in overall  very good condition with a plain blade, wire  wrappe1756 - German NCO sword and metal scabbard in overall very good condition with a plain blade, wire wrappe
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German NCO sword and metal scabbard in overall very good condition with a plain blade, wire wrapped grip, black painted scabbard; WW I to pre-WW II
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Winchester Model 72 bolt action rifle, .22 short,  long and LR cal., 25” round barrel, blue finish, 1757 - Winchester Model 72 bolt action rifle, .22 short, long and LR cal., 25” round barrel, blue finish,
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Winchester Model 72 bolt action rifle, .22 short, long and LR cal., 25” round barrel, blue finish, wood stock, leather sling, #NVSN; mounted with p
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Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Sporterized Swedish Mauser bolt action rifle,  6.5mm cal., 24” barrel, re-blued finish, top of  rece1758 - Sporterized Swedish Mauser bolt action rifle, 6.5mm cal., 24” barrel, re-blued finish, top of rece
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Sporterized Swedish Mauser bolt action rifle, 6.5mm cal., 24” barrel, re-blued finish, top of receiver dated 1916, Williams adjustable receiver mou
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Inlaid box converted to cigar humidor containing a  musket ball shot into wood, some personal  artic1759 - Inlaid box converted to cigar humidor containing a musket ball shot into wood, some personal artic
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Inlaid box converted to cigar humidor containing a musket ball shot into wood, some personal articles and affects of William A. Gary and a Confeder
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Lot consisting of swagger stick and inscribed “Lt.  General E.W. Snedeker, U.S.M.C. with Marine core1760 - Lot consisting of swagger stick and inscribed “Lt. General E.W. Snedeker, U.S.M.C. with Marine core
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Lot consisting of swagger stick and inscribed “Lt. General E.W. Snedeker, U.S.M.C. with Marine core emblem and embroidered silk case. Along with an
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Winchester Model 74 semi-auto rifle, .22LR cal.,  24” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, #107484 in  o1761 - Winchester Model 74 semi-auto rifle, .22LR cal., 24” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, #107484 in o
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Winchester Model 74 semi-auto rifle, .22LR cal., 24” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, #107484 in overall very good to near fine condition showing t
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Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Japanese Arisaka bolt action rifle, blue finish,  26” barrel, ground mum, characters still visible, 1762 - Japanese Arisaka bolt action rifle, blue finish, 26” barrel, ground mum, characters still visible,
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Japanese Arisaka bolt action rifle, blue finish, 26” barrel, ground mum, characters still visible, good bore, considerable blue remaining, bolt ass
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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German nazi era fireman’s dress dagger with sheath  and leather hanger in overall near fine conditio1763 - German nazi era fireman’s dress dagger with sheath and leather hanger in overall near fine conditio
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German nazi era fireman’s dress dagger with sheath and leather hanger in overall near fine condition with a beautiful blade marked A C S, considerab
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Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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