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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Authentic Samuel Hoggson engraved Henry rifle,  serial number 12633. This rifle remains in  original580 - Authentic Samuel Hoggson engraved Henry rifle, serial number 12633. This rifle remains in original
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Authentic Samuel Hoggson engraved Henry rifle, serial number 12633. This rifle remains in original good to very good condition showing a blue to br
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Estimate : 27,500.00 - 55,000.00
Sold to floor for 28,000.00
 
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Factory Special Order Sharps Model 1878 Long Range  rifle, .45-120 3-1/4” case, with factory target 581 - Factory Special Order Sharps Model 1878 Long Range rifle, .45-120 3-1/4” case, with factory target
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Factory Special Order Sharps Model 1878 Long Range rifle, .45-120 3-1/4” case, with factory target sight, Freund-marked More light rear hunting sig
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 29,000.00
 
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Presentation Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single  Action revolver to Venustiano Carranza in 1915 a582 - Presentation Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action revolver to Venustiano Carranza in 1915 a
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Presentation Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action revolver to Venustiano Carranza in 1915 as President of the temporary Mexican Govern...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Volcanic carbine with 16 ½” barrel remaining in  very good plus to near fine original condition  sho584 - Volcanic carbine with 16 ½” barrel remaining in very good plus to near fine original condition sho
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Volcanic carbine with 16 ½” barrel remaining in very good plus to near fine original condition showing one line “New Haven, Conn., patent Fe...
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Start Price : 18,750.00 | Estimate : 37,500.00 - 75,000.00
 
 
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Important first year of production Colt “pinched”  frame SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue585 - Important first year of production Colt “pinched” frame SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue
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Important first year of production Colt “pinched” frame SAA revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, two line Patent address, italic barrel
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Estimate : 100,000.00 - 200,000.00
Sold to floor for 100,000.00
 
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Rare special order Winchester Model 1876 saddle  ring carbine showing ultra-desirable case hardened 586 - Rare special order Winchester Model 1876 saddle ring carbine showing ultra-desirable case hardened
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Rare special order Winchester Model 1876 saddle ring carbine showing ultra-desirable case hardened frame in .45-75 caliber with select Walnut stock
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Estimate : 27,500.00 - 55,000.00
Sold to floor for 26,000.00
 
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Antique estate diamond ring featuring ladies  cushion cut solitaire diamond approximately 2 ¼ to  3587 - Antique estate diamond ring featuring ladies cushion cut solitaire diamond approximately 2 ¼ to 3
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Antique estate diamond ring featuring ladies cushion cut solitaire diamond approximately 2 ¼ to 3 CT. Mounted in a vintage white gold and yel...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 saddle ring carbine, factory  engraved, gold and nickel plated with deluxe  fa589 - Winchester Model 1873 saddle ring carbine, factory engraved, gold and nickel plated with deluxe fa
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Winchester Model 1873 saddle ring carbine, factory engraved, gold and nickel plated with deluxe fancy checkered burl walnut stocks retained by Winc
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 80,000.00
Sold to littlesand.. for 47,600.00
 
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Cased pair of period factory style engraved  Remington New Model Police cartridge conversion  revolv590 - Cased pair of period factory style engraved Remington New Model Police cartridge conversion revolv
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Cased pair of period factory style engraved Remington New Model Police cartridge conversion revolvers, .36 cal., 4-1/2” octagon barrels, nickel fin
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Colt 1862 Police model. .36 caliber percussion  revolver with 5 ½” barrel remaining in near fine  or591 - Colt 1862 Police model. .36 caliber percussion revolver with 5 ½” barrel remaining in near fine or
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Colt 1862 Police model. .36 caliber percussion revolver with 5 ½” barrel remaining in near fine original condition, serial number 21980. The ...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Stunning early United States Property-marked Colt  Model 1911 U.S. Army semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 593 - Stunning early United States Property-marked Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army semi-auto pistol, .45 cal.,
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Stunning early United States Property-marked Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, tw
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,500.00
 
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Colt Pocket Navy conversion to .38RF cal., 4-1/2"  octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  v594 - Colt Pocket Navy conversion to .38RF cal., 4-1/2" octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, v
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Colt Pocket Navy conversion to .38RF cal., 4-1/2" octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, varnished wood grips with a period leather f...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,250.00
 
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Early American Eagle head officer’s sword with  silver hilt and hardwood probably ebony grip in  Phi595 - Early American Eagle head officer’s sword with silver hilt and hardwood probably ebony grip in Phi
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Early American Eagle head officer’s sword with silver hilt and hardwood probably ebony grip in Philadelphia style. The blade measures approximately
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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Pennsylvania made full stock “Kentucky” style  rifle with lock plate signed “James Golcher” circa  a596 - Pennsylvania made full stock “Kentucky” style rifle with lock plate signed “James Golcher” circa a
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Pennsylvania made full stock “Kentucky” style rifle with lock plate signed “James Golcher” circa about 1830s. The rifle measures 50 ½” overal...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Victorian era high art cased dagger in French  style showing finely etched and gold gilded blade  an597 - Victorian era high art cased dagger in French style showing finely etched and gold gilded blade an
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Victorian era high art cased dagger in French style showing finely etched and gold gilded blade and mounts with intertwining blue and polished stee
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Antique or vintage diamond brooch in figure of  salamander showing 84 European cut diamonds with  es598 - Antique or vintage diamond brooch in figure of salamander showing 84 European cut diamonds with es
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Antique or vintage diamond brooch in figure of salamander showing 84 European cut diamonds with estimated weight of over 2 CT. and set with two bri
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Unusual brace of weapons belonging to Civil War  officer consisting of his Navy size revolver, Colt 599 - Unusual brace of weapons belonging to Civil War officer consisting of his Navy size revolver, Colt
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Unusual brace of weapons belonging to Civil War officer consisting of his Navy size revolver, Colt 1849 pocket, and Bowie knife all inscribed “Lt.
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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