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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 Model 1871 Civilian Army Rolling Block  pistol, .50 cal., 8” round barrel, blue and case  500Remington Model 1871 Civilian Army Rolling Block pistol, .50 cal., 8” round barrel, blue and case
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Remington Model 1871 Civilian Army Rolling Block pistol, .50 cal., 8” round barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grip and forend, #25 on bar
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,650.00
18th century all metal flintlock pocket pistol  engraved “Barbar” and “Londini” with screw off  cann50118th century all metal flintlock pocket pistol engraved “Barbar” and “Londini” with screw off cann
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18th century all metal flintlock pocket pistol engraved “Barbar” and “Londini” with screw off cannon type barrel in approximately .32 caliber with
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Swedish Military percussion horseman’s style  percussion pistol showing full arsenal markings  and 1502Swedish Military percussion horseman’s style percussion pistol showing full arsenal markings and 1
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Swedish Military percussion horseman’s style percussion pistol showing full arsenal markings and 1859 date with serial number 360 on parts. The pis
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
Colt Model 1851 Navy small guard percussion  revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel, brass  strap503Colt Model 1851 Navy small guard percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel, brass strap
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Colt Model 1851 Navy small guard percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” octagon barrel, brass straps, wood grips, #47982. This gun is in overall goo
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,850.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Remington New Model S/A Belt percussion revolver,  .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, woo504Remington New Model S/A Belt percussion revolver, .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, woo
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Remington New Model S/A Belt percussion revolver, .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #5143 in overall very good to fine cond
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Very scarce early engraved Remington-Smoot New  Model No. 1 revolver with revolving recoil shield  (505Very scarce early engraved Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1 revolver with revolving recoil shield (
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Very scarce early engraved Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1 revolver with revolving recoil shield (circa 1873-1873), .30RF cal., 2-13/16” octagon ba
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
U.S. Model 1861, .58 caliber rifled musket dated  1862 on the lock remaining in good condition. The 506U.S. Model 1861, .58 caliber rifled musket dated 1862 on the lock remaining in good condition. The
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U.S. Model 1861, .58 caliber rifled musket dated 1862 on the lock remaining in good condition. The metal surfaces show a light gray to brown patina
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44  rim fire caliber late production series with iron  507Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44 rim fire caliber late production series with iron
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Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44 rim fire caliber late production series with iron butt plate and .44 caliber marked lifter, serial
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Massive French percussion double rifle that is  finely engraved in game scenes and signed Zaoue A  M508Massive French percussion double rifle that is finely engraved in game scenes and signed Zaoue A M
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Massive French percussion double rifle that is finely engraved in game scenes and signed Zaoue A Marseille. The rifle measures 46” overall with 29
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Double barrel percussion shotgun signed “W.G.  King, 220 Piccadilly, London manufactured  expressly 509Double barrel percussion shotgun signed “W.G. King, 220 Piccadilly, London manufactured expressly
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Double barrel percussion shotgun signed “W.G. King, 220 Piccadilly, London manufactured expressly for J.A. Maltby, Galena, Illinois” engraved in bl
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,700.00
Highly desirable “The Royal” Rook Rifle by Holland  & Holland, 26” octagon barrel in .297/250 cal.  510Highly desirable “The Royal” Rook Rifle by Holland & Holland, 26” octagon barrel in .297/250 cal.
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Highly desirable “The Royal” Rook Rifle by Holland & Holland, 26” octagon barrel in .297/250 cal. marked on left flat near breech: “Winners o...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,700.00
Remington Hepburn single shot rifle, cal. 38-55  WCF, Serial 1183.  The rifle is in overall good to 511Remington Hepburn single shot rifle, cal. 38-55 WCF, Serial 1183. The rifle is in overall good to
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Remington Hepburn single shot rifle, cal. 38-55 WCF, Serial 1183. The rifle is in overall good to very good condition with a 30” blued octagon bar
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for 2,200.00
Original wood cut print in black ink laid on paper  monogrammed in the block by “Albrecht Dürer”  no512Original wood cut print in black ink laid on paper monogrammed in the block by “Albrecht Dürer” no
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Original wood cut print in black ink laid on paper monogrammed in the block by “Albrecht Dürer” noted German artist entitled “The Four Angles...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Colt New Service DA revolver, .45 Colt cal.,  7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber  gri513Colt New Service DA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber gri
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Colt New Service DA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, lanyard ring, #320205 in overall fine conditi
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,150.00
Smith & Wesson pre-Model 29 DA revolver, 4 screw  .44 Magnum cal., 8-3/8” pinned barrel, high polish514Smith & Wesson pre-Model 29 DA revolver, 4 screw .44 Magnum cal., 8-3/8” pinned barrel, high polish
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Smith & Wesson pre-Model 29 DA revolver, 4 screw .44 Magnum cal., 8-3/8” pinned barrel, high polish blue finish, checkered wood medallion comb...
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Modern handmade custom flintlock Kentucky pistol,  barrel signed “J. Lynch”, .40 cal., 12” octagon  515Modern handmade custom flintlock Kentucky pistol, barrel signed “J. Lynch”, .40 cal., 12” octagon
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Modern handmade custom flintlock Kentucky pistol, barrel signed “J. Lynch”, .40 cal., 12” octagon barrel, brown finish, engraved silver and brass m
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
Pair of tap action over and under flintlock  pistols of continental origin in very good plus  origin516Pair of tap action over and under flintlock pistols of continental origin in very good plus origin
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Pair of tap action over and under flintlock pistols of continental origin in very good plus original condition circa early 19th century. The pair m
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Unusual pair of large percussion pistols marked “B  & Cie” in a small stamped circular cartouche jus517Unusual pair of large percussion pistols marked “B & Cie” in a small stamped circular cartouche jus
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Unusual pair of large percussion pistols marked “B & Cie” in a small stamped circular cartouche just below the nipple on right side. The pisto...
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
Spanish cup hilt rapier in military style circa  17th   to early 18th century showing 34 ½” blade  a518Spanish cup hilt rapier in military style circa 17th to early 18th century showing 34 ½” blade a
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Spanish cup hilt rapier in military style circa 17th to early 18th century showing 34 ½” blade and 42” overall. illegible markings in cente...
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
Remington-Rider DA New Model Fluted Cylinder Belt  Model revolver, .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel, 519Remington-Rider DA New Model Fluted Cylinder Belt Model revolver, .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel,
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Remington-Rider DA New Model Fluted Cylinder Belt Model revolver, .36 cal., 6-1/2” octagon barrel, wood grips, #687 in overall very good condition
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00