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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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U.S. Historical Society Authorized Buffalo Bill  Centennial Presentation copy of a Colt Model 1860  1658 - U.S. Historical Society Authorized Buffalo Bill Centennial Presentation copy of a Colt Model 1860
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U.S. Historical Society Authorized Buffalo Bill Centennial Presentation copy of a Colt Model 1860 Army percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8” barrel, bl
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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A Chinese Qing dynasty brass mounted jian sword  with a carved horn handle and shagreen covered  sca1659 - A Chinese Qing dynasty brass mounted jian sword with a carved horn handle and shagreen covered sca
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A Chinese Qing dynasty brass mounted jian sword with a carved horn handle and shagreen covered scabbard. Name on top brass mount. 19th century.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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A short, heavy Chinese sword with a steel knuckle  guard and carved wooden handle.  Often you see  s1660 - A short, heavy Chinese sword with a steel knuckle guard and carved wooden handle. Often you see s
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A short, heavy Chinese sword with a steel knuckle guard and carved wooden handle. Often you see swords like this in a pair but they always have a
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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A Persian dagger with gold and silver inlay with a  horn handle.  Recurved blade with armor piecing 1661 - A Persian dagger with gold and silver inlay with a horn handle. Recurved blade with armor piecing
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A Persian dagger with gold and silver inlay with a horn handle. Recurved blade with armor piecing tip embellished with chiseled designs and gold an
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Sealed wood case of 920 cartridges of 7.62mm small  arms ammunition, marked “NATO Match M118” and  d1662 - Sealed wood case of 920 cartridges of 7.62mm small arms ammunition, marked “NATO Match M118” and d
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Sealed wood case of 920 cartridges of 7.62mm small arms ammunition, marked “NATO Match M118” and dated 1966; from an old California bay area estate
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Mid-eastern knife with sheath, approx. 15” overall  with 11” blade, brass grip, decorated blade and 1663 - Mid-eastern knife with sheath, approx. 15” overall with 11” blade, brass grip, decorated blade and
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Mid-eastern knife with sheath, approx. 15” overall with 11” blade, brass grip, decorated blade and grip with hammered metal wrapping around wooded
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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North African sword and leather scabbard, approx.  30” overall with a 24” blade; good condition,  un1664 - North African sword and leather scabbard, approx. 30” overall with a 24” blade; good condition, un
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North African sword and leather scabbard, approx. 30” overall with a 24” blade; good condition, un-cleaned, scattered spots of erosion and surface
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Remington single shot rifle, .22 cal., 20” round  barrel, blue and case hardened finish, patent date1665 - Remington single shot rifle, .22 cal., 20” round barrel, blue and case hardened finish, patent date
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Remington single shot rifle, .22 cal., 20” round barrel, blue and case hardened finish, patent date 1902, wood stocks, flip-up rear tang sight, #S1
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to rheath for (300.00 + 57.00BP) = 357.00
 
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An Ottoman yataghan sword blade with gold inlay  and struck with a maker’s mark.  19th century.   Wo1665a - An Ottoman yataghan sword blade with gold inlay and struck with a maker’s mark. 19th century. Wo
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An Ottoman yataghan sword blade with gold inlay and struck with a maker’s mark. 19th century. Worn condition, repairs to bolsters, minor pitting.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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A Nepalese kukri knife with engraved brass handle.   Good heavy fighting blade with engraved  decora1665b - A Nepalese kukri knife with engraved brass handle. Good heavy fighting blade with engraved decora
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A Nepalese kukri knife with engraved brass handle. Good heavy fighting blade with engraved decoration. Leather covered scabbard with two brass ha
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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