Tribute to American Veterans Auction

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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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Custom high relief panel scene engraved Winchester  Model 1873 lever action rifle, .22 short cal.,  1039 - Custom high relief panel scene engraved Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .22 short cal.,
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Custom high relief panel scene engraved Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .22 short cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish to barrel and loa
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Original box for Colt 1862 Police with 6 ½” barrel  showing compartment for Thuer cylinder and lined1040 - Original box for Colt 1862 Police with 6 ½” barrel showing compartment for Thuer cylinder and lined
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Original box for Colt 1862 Police with 6 ½” barrel showing compartment for Thuer cylinder and lined in original cartridge era red baize or co...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,800.00
 
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Parker Bros. VH Grade side by side shotgun, cal.  20 Gauge, Serial #139397.  The shotgun is in  over1041 - Parker Bros. VH Grade side by side shotgun, cal. 20 Gauge, Serial #139397. The shotgun is in over
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Parker Bros. VH Grade side by side shotgun, cal. 20 Gauge, Serial #139397. The shotgun is in overall fine condition, as re-stocked, with 28” blued
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Saxon style hand and a half fighting broadsword in  the style of 1560 to 1590 showing fine quality  1042 - Saxon style hand and a half fighting broadsword in the style of 1560 to 1590 showing fine quality
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Saxon style hand and a half fighting broadsword in the style of 1560 to 1590 showing fine quality forging and construction with pierced blade. This
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Frank Wesson pocket single shot rifle, .32CF cal.,  20-1/4" overall with skeleton stock, 20" octagon1043 - Frank Wesson pocket single shot rifle, .32CF cal., 20-1/4" overall with skeleton stock, 20" octagon
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Frank Wesson pocket single shot rifle, .32CF cal., 20-1/4" overall with skeleton stock, 20" octagon barrel, blue and nickel finish, wood...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Scarce Forehand & Wadsworth New Model Army  frontier era single action revolver in .44 Russian  cali1044 - Scarce Forehand & Wadsworth New Model Army frontier era single action revolver in .44 Russian cali
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Scarce Forehand & Wadsworth New Model Army frontier era single action revolver in .44 Russian caliber with 6 ½” barrel, serial number 490...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Colt U.S. Martially marked 2nd Model Dragoon  retaining considerable original finish with near  exce1045 - Colt U.S. Martially marked 2nd Model Dragoon retaining considerable original finish with near exce
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Colt U.S. Martially marked 2nd Model Dragoon retaining considerable original finish with near excellent cartouched grips, serial number 9239. The b
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 24,000.00
 
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Rare J.P. Murray Columbus, Georgia marked  Confederate rifle in .58 caliber percussion  patterned af1046 - Rare J.P. Murray Columbus, Georgia marked Confederate rifle in .58 caliber percussion patterned af
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Rare J.P. Murray Columbus, Georgia marked Confederate rifle in .58 caliber percussion patterned after U.S. model 1854 Mississippi style rifle in go
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Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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Mendenhall, Jones and Gardner, Confederate issue  .58 caliber rifle with brass mountings showing  C.1047 - Mendenhall, Jones and Gardner, Confederate issue .58 caliber rifle with brass mountings showing C.
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Mendenhall, Jones and Gardner, Confederate issue .58 caliber rifle with brass mountings showing C.S. marking on the rear of lock and date of 1864.
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Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,500.00
 
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Palmetto Armory Model 1842, .69 caliber percussion  musket marked with Palmetto tree and armory  mar1048 - Palmetto Armory Model 1842, .69 caliber percussion musket marked with Palmetto tree and armory mar
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Palmetto Armory Model 1842, .69 caliber percussion musket marked with Palmetto tree and armory marking at center of lock with Columbia S.C. 1852 at
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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