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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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Iron axe head, approx. 7” wide and 11” long  including integral neck piece; 3 touchmarks on  right s1689 - Iron axe head, approx. 7” wide and 11” long including integral neck piece; 3 touchmarks on right s
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Iron axe head, approx. 7” wide and 11” long including integral neck piece; 3 touchmarks on right side of blade head; heavy dark patina overall. E
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Flintlock pistol probably Continental made for  Eastern trade circa about 1790-1820 with engraved  b1690 - Flintlock pistol probably Continental made for Eastern trade circa about 1790-1820 with engraved b
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Flintlock pistol probably Continental made for Eastern trade circa about 1790-1820 with engraved barrel and lock with silver wire inlaid stock. The
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Indian Tulwar style sword with silver decorative  hilt and leather scabbard. The sword measures 35  1691 - Indian Tulwar style sword with silver decorative hilt and leather scabbard. The sword measures 35
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Indian Tulwar style sword with silver decorative hilt and leather scabbard. The sword measures 35 ½” overall with slightly under 30” blade wh...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Mid-eastern armor piercing dagger with gold  Damascene decoration and pearl grips circa 19th  centur1692 - Mid-eastern armor piercing dagger with gold Damascene decoration and pearl grips circa 19th centur
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Mid-eastern armor piercing dagger with gold Damascene decoration and pearl grips circa 19th century. The dagger measures 12” overall with 7 and nea
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Estimate : 375.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Continental 19th century musicians sword with  brass mountings and horn grip retaining its  original1693 - Continental 19th century musicians sword with brass mountings and horn grip retaining its original
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Continental 19th century musicians sword with brass mountings and horn grip retaining its original scabbard and probably French made. The sword mea
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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20th-century Tulwar hilted short sword with  flamboyant etched and oversized blade showing  silver D1694 - 20th-century Tulwar hilted short sword with flamboyant etched and oversized blade showing silver D
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20th-century Tulwar hilted short sword with flamboyant etched and oversized blade showing silver Damascened hilt. The blade is nicely etched and en
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Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Indian Tulwar type sword from 19th century or  earlier with maker markings on the blade and  showing1695 - Indian Tulwar type sword from 19th century or earlier with maker markings on the blade and showing
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Indian Tulwar type sword from 19th century or earlier with maker markings on the blade and showing well-made and forged hilt. The sword measures 30
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Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Well marked French artillery sword from mid-19th  century Europe showing small French proofs marks  1696 - Well marked French artillery sword from mid-19th century Europe showing small French proofs marks
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Well marked French artillery sword from mid-19th century Europe showing small French proofs marks and letters CA.V also number 477 stamped on the c
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Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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French artillery sword circa early to mid-19th  century showing small L and crown makers stamped  ca1697 - French artillery sword circa early to mid-19th century showing small L and crown makers stamped ca
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French artillery sword circa early to mid-19th century showing small L and crown makers stamped cartouche. The sword measures 25 ½” overall w...
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Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to akaarma for (150.00 + 28.50BP) = 178.50
 
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15th  to 17th  century armorer made forged pole  arm blade with a well-made piercing type  reinforce1698 - 15th to 17th century armorer made forged pole arm blade with a well-made piercing type reinforce
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15th to 17th century armorer made forged pole arm blade with a well-made piercing type reinforced point showing good quality forging and measurin
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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