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Tribute to American Veterans Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1201 W. Katella Ave, Orange, California, 92867, United States In Person PreviewPreview at Little John's Auction Service 1740 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868 Tuesday thru Frida...

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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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A Greek kariophili percussion musket mounted entirely in brass with zigzag engraving. Good older b1641 - A Greek kariophili percussion musket mounted entirely in brass with zigzag engraving. Good older b
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A Greek kariophili percussion musket mounted entirely in brass with zigzag engraving. Good older barrel made from twisted Damascus steel. 19th cen
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to jack35296 for (1,350.00 + 256.50BP) = 1,606.50
 
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Beautifully detailed miniature sterling silver sword and scabbard, approx. 8-1/2” in overall lengt1642 - Beautifully detailed miniature sterling silver sword and scabbard, approx. 8-1/2” in overall lengt
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Beautifully detailed miniature sterling silver sword and scabbard, approx. 8-1/2” in overall length and a replica of the original belonging to Gene
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Rare Colt 1911 Russian Order semi-auto pistol, Cyrillic marking on left side of frame, .45 cal., 51643 - Rare Colt 1911 Russian Order semi-auto pistol, Cyrillic marking on left side of frame, .45 cal., 5
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Rare Colt 1911 Russian Order semi-auto pistol, Cyrillic marking on left side of frame, .45 cal., 5” barrel, old rework and parkerized finish, check
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (3,200.00) = 3,200.00
 
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A bronze Luristan sword from what is now Iran. Eared pommel with incised decoration on handle. B1644 - A bronze Luristan sword from what is now Iran. Eared pommel with incised decoration on handle. B
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A bronze Luristan sword from what is now Iran. Eared pommel with incised decoration on handle. Blade has long, raised central ridge. Fine green
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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A large Caucasian Qaddara sword. This type of sword is found from northern Iran up into the trans1645 - A large Caucasian Qaddara sword. This type of sword is found from northern Iran up into the trans
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A large Caucasian Qaddara sword. This type of sword is found from northern Iran up into the trans-caucasus. Two piece kindjal type horn handle wi
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to bitru for (400.00 + 76.00BP) = 476.00
 
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A very large dha sword from Thailand. Chased and repousse handle and scabbard done in brass then 1646 - A very large dha sword from Thailand. Chased and repousse handle and scabbard done in brass then
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A very large dha sword from Thailand. Chased and repousse handle and scabbard done in brass then silvered. Blade elaborately silver inlayed with
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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An early example of a British Army bandsman’s sword. Brass handle with a beautifully rendered lio1646a - An early example of a British Army bandsman’s sword. Brass handle with a beautifully rendered lio
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An early example of a British Army bandsman’s sword. Brass handle with a beautifully rendered lions head pommel and twisted grip. Blade has a sho
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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A karabela saber mounted in pierced and embossed nickel silver. Multi fullered blade with an Arab1646b - A karabela saber mounted in pierced and embossed nickel silver. Multi fullered blade with an Arab
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A karabela saber mounted in pierced and embossed nickel silver. Multi fullered blade with an Arabic date of 1352 which translates to 1934. Good c
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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A very unusual large katar mounted on a steel pole. Large ball pommel with silver inlayed decorat1646c - A very unusual large katar mounted on a steel pole. Large ball pommel with silver inlayed decorat
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A very unusual large katar mounted on a steel pole. Large ball pommel with silver inlayed decoration to pole. Large katar blade covered with chis
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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An Ottoman musket that was originally a flintlock and was later converted to percussion. An older 1647 - An Ottoman musket that was originally a flintlock and was later converted to percussion. An older
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An Ottoman musket that was originally a flintlock and was later converted to percussion. An older barrel made from pattern welded Damascus steel d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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