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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Remington-Beals Army Model percussion revolver,  .44 cal., 8” barrel, wood grips, #1144 in overall  121Remington-Beals Army Model percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8” barrel, wood grips, #1144 in overall
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Remington-Beals Army Model percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8” barrel, wood grips, #1144 in overall very good condition with very scarce martial insp
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
Nazi era Luftwaffe presentation sword in near mint  condition with fancy blued and etched blade  rea122Nazi era Luftwaffe presentation sword in near mint condition with fancy blued and etched blade rea
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Nazi era Luftwaffe presentation sword in near mint condition with fancy blued and etched blade reading “Der Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe, Hermann
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Adams patent double action revolver in .44 caliber  percussion cased with accessories showing A.F.  123Adams patent double action revolver in .44 caliber percussion cased with accessories showing A.F.
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Adams patent double action revolver in .44 caliber percussion cased with accessories showing A.F. Initials and crown proof indicating manufacture by
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,550.00
Exceptional and high quality Flobert style target  pistol signed “F.P. Le Page, Moutier & Faure A’  124Exceptional and high quality Flobert style target pistol signed “F.P. Le Page, Moutier & Faure A’
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Exceptional and high quality Flobert style target pistol signed “F.P. Le Page, Moutier & Faure A’ Paris” in engraved script on the barrel with...
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
Delvigne marked double barrel pin fire Derringer  or pocket pistol in approximately 7.65 mm pin fire125Delvigne marked double barrel pin fire Derringer or pocket pistol in approximately 7.65 mm pin fire
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Delvigne marked double barrel pin fire Derringer or pocket pistol in approximately 7.65 mm pin fire caliber with side-by-side mounted barrels, blued
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,650.00
Early 19th century three branch D guard  officer’s  sword of French origin made for U.S. market  sho126Early 19th century three branch D guard officer’s sword of French origin made for U.S. market sho
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Early 19th century three branch D guard officer’s sword of French origin made for U.S. market showing bright blue and gilt blade with American Eag
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,200.00
Very unusual and high quality English made for  Continental market hunting sword roll die stamped  b127Very unusual and high quality English made for Continental market hunting sword roll die stamped b
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Very unusual and high quality English made for Continental market hunting sword roll die stamped by maker “Joseph Rodgers & Sons, 6 Norfolk St...
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Cased double action percussion revolver with Adams  patent markings and A.F. proof probably  indicat128Cased double action percussion revolver with Adams patent markings and A.F. proof probably indicat
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Cased double action percussion revolver with Adams patent markings and A.F. proof probably indicating manufacture by August Francotte of Liege. The
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Harpers Ferry Model 1841 Mississippi rifle in .54  caliber with folding long-range style rear sight 129Harpers Ferry Model 1841 Mississippi rifle in .54 caliber with folding long-range style rear sight
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Harpers Ferry Model 1841 Mississippi rifle in .54 caliber with folding long-range style rear sight and mounts for saber bayonet remaining in very g
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Early Winchester Factory two-sided Advertising  metal sign and bracket mount, approx. 43” overall  i130Early Winchester Factory two-sided Advertising metal sign and bracket mount, approx. 43” overall i
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Early Winchester Factory two-sided Advertising metal sign and bracket mount, approx. 43” overall in length in design of lever action rifle with sta
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00