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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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Large Victorian metal shield.  The shield measures  29” long by 19” wide.  This tin shield is  decor1679 - Large Victorian metal shield. The shield measures 29” long by 19” wide. This tin shield is decor
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Large Victorian metal shield. The shield measures 29” long by 19” wide. This tin shield is decorated with a collage of images depicting the antiq
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Original M1 carbine barrel marked Underwood with  flaming bomb proof and dated 8-43 showing the  maj1680 - Original M1 carbine barrel marked Underwood with flaming bomb proof and dated 8-43 showing the maj
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Original M1 carbine barrel marked Underwood with flaming bomb proof and dated 8-43 showing the majority of its military finish, a minty bore; from
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle in .32-20  with 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, rifle butt1681 - Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle in .32-20 with 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, rifle butt
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle in .32-20 with 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, rifle butt, full magazine tube, wood stock, serial number
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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Walther PPK/S DA semi-auto pistol, .22LR cal.,  3-1/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black  plastic1682 - Walther PPK/S DA semi-auto pistol, .22LR cal., 3-1/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black plastic
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Walther PPK/S DA semi-auto pistol, .22LR cal., 3-1/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black plastic grips, #134621S, imported by Interarms, in overa
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
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Winchester Marked folding pocket knife.  The  two-blade knife has a 2 ½” blade, overall length  of 61683 - Winchester Marked folding pocket knife. The two-blade knife has a 2 ½” blade, overall length of 6
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Winchester Marked folding pocket knife. The two-blade knife has a 2 ½” blade, overall length of 6 ¼” and closed length of 3 5/8”. The ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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Bill Ruple Custom folding knife.  This two blade  Trapper features beautiful file work along the  ba1684 - Bill Ruple Custom folding knife. This two blade Trapper features beautiful file work along the ba
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Bill Ruple Custom folding knife. This two blade Trapper features beautiful file work along the back of the stainless steel liners. The blade leng
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Winchester Model 37 single shot shotgun, cal. 12  Gauge, Serial #NSNV.  The shotgun is in overall  v1685 - Winchester Model 37 single shot shotgun, cal. 12 Gauge, Serial #NSNV. The shotgun is in overall v
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Winchester Model 37 single shot shotgun, cal. 12 Gauge, Serial #NSNV. The shotgun is in overall very good condition with a 28" blued barrel....
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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United States Property marked Colt Model 1911  semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, military  fini1686 - United States Property marked Colt Model 1911 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, military fini
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United States Property marked Colt Model 1911 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, military finish, checkered wood grips, #481257 in overall good
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
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Philippine bolo or barong with silver mounts and  nicely carved wood grip with old repair,  accompan1687 - Philippine bolo or barong with silver mounts and nicely carved wood grip with old repair, accompan
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Philippine bolo or barong with silver mounts and nicely carved wood grip with old repair, accompanied by a wood sheath, approx. 23” overall; not a
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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Mid-Eastern dagger with pierced blade and horn  grip with brass decorative inlays and several  inset1688 - Mid-Eastern dagger with pierced blade and horn grip with brass decorative inlays and several inset
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Mid-Eastern dagger with pierced blade and horn grip with brass decorative inlays and several insets appearing to be red coral; approx. 20-1/2” over
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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