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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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Ames Artillery sword with probably Confederate  made leather scabbard in good condition showing  un-720 - Ames Artillery sword with probably Confederate made leather scabbard in good condition showing un-
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Ames Artillery sword with probably Confederate made leather scabbard in good condition showing un-cleaned patina on the brass hilt. There are some
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Northern European semi-basket hilt broadsword for  Cavalry showing thumb loop circa about 1670-1690.721 - Northern European semi-basket hilt broadsword for Cavalry showing thumb loop circa about 1670-1690.
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Northern European semi-basket hilt broadsword for Cavalry showing thumb loop circa about 1670-1690. The sword measures nearly 41” overall with 34”
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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U.S. Eagle head officer’s sword probably French  made and imported for militia use circa  1825-1840s722 - U.S. Eagle head officer’s sword probably French made and imported for militia use circa 1825-1840s
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U.S. Eagle head officer’s sword probably French made and imported for militia use circa 1825-1840s. The sword retains its original scabbard and is
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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Winchester Model 65 lever action rifle, .218 BEE  cal., 24” round barrel, half magazine, sling  swiv723 - Winchester Model 65 lever action rifle, .218 BEE cal., 24” round barrel, half magazine, sling swiv
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Winchester Model 65 lever action rifle, .218 BEE cal., 24” round barrel, half magazine, sling swivels, hooded ramp front sight, bolt peep sight, se
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Peabody rifle manufactured by Providence Tool  Company in .45 caliber with left breech of the  barre724 - Peabody rifle manufactured by Providence Tool Company in .45 caliber with left breech of the barre
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Peabody rifle manufactured by Providence Tool Company in .45 caliber with left breech of the barrel showing proofs “EE*PW”. The metal surfaces have
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Bacon Arms Co. six-shot spur trigger derringer,  .22 cal., 2-1/2” barrels, wood grips, #818 in  over725 - Bacon Arms Co. six-shot spur trigger derringer, .22 cal., 2-1/2” barrels, wood grips, #818 in over
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Bacon Arms Co. six-shot spur trigger derringer, .22 cal., 2-1/2” barrels, wood grips, #818 in overall very good condition showing an even grey pati
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
 
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Beautiful English flintlock pistol by Blanch, .60  cal., 18-1/2” overall with a 12” octagon to round726 - Beautiful English flintlock pistol by Blanch, .60 cal., 18-1/2” overall with a 12” octagon to round
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Beautiful English flintlock pistol by Blanch, .60 cal., 18-1/2” overall with a 12” octagon to round barrel extensively engraved and gold decorated,
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .32 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2” barrel,  blue finish, long flute cylinder, wood grips,  #727 - Colt SAA revolver, .32 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, long flute cylinder, wood grips, #
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Colt SAA revolver, .32 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, long flute cylinder, wood grips, #331347 with factory letter confirming caliber, ba
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,400.00
 
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Engraved Remington New Model Police percussion  revolver, .36 cal., 4-1/2” octagon barrel, nickel  f728 - Engraved Remington New Model Police percussion revolver, .36 cal., 4-1/2” octagon barrel, nickel f
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Engraved Remington New Model Police percussion revolver, .36 cal., 4-1/2” octagon barrel, nickel finish, wood grips, #5438, in beautifully made ros
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Remington New Model Police revolver, .36 cal.,  3-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood grips,  #14729 - Remington New Model Police revolver, .36 cal., 3-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #14
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Remington New Model Police revolver, .36 cal., 3-1/2” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood grips, #14692 in overall very good to near fine condition s
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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European made gothic era archer’s helmet circa  about 1450 showing early lamination and proper  forg729a - European made gothic era archer’s helmet circa about 1450 showing early lamination and proper forg
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European made gothic era archer’s helmet circa about 1450 showing early lamination and proper forging. The top of the helmet shows a large dent and
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Liege Over/Under Side Lock Shotgun, cal. 12 gauge,  Serial #29599.  The shotgun is in overall very  730 - Liege Over/Under Side Lock Shotgun, cal. 12 gauge, Serial #29599. The shotgun is in overall very
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Liege Over/Under Side Lock Shotgun, cal. 12 gauge, Serial #29599. The shotgun is in overall very good to nearly fine condition with 27 ½” bl...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 94AE Limited Series 1 of 75 lever  action SRC, .44-40 Win cal., 24” octagon barrel,731 - Winchester Model 94AE Limited Series 1 of 75 lever action SRC, .44-40 Win cal., 24” octagon barrel,
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Winchester Model 94AE Limited Series 1 of 75 lever action SRC, .44-40 Win cal., 24” octagon barrel, mat black and case hardened finish, deluxe chec
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
 
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Colt Python revolver, cal. .357 Magnum, Serial  #KT6609.  The pistol is in overall very good to  fin732 - Colt Python revolver, cal. .357 Magnum, Serial #KT6609. The pistol is in overall very good to fin
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Colt Python revolver, cal. .357 Magnum, Serial #KT6609. The pistol is in overall very good to fine condition with a 6" barrel. The pistol ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to rbjamo for 2,975.00
 
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30 CT. plus black opal doublet in 14K gold  mounting with accenting diamonds. The opal shows  pinpoi733 - 30 CT. plus black opal doublet in 14K gold mounting with accenting diamonds. The opal shows pinpoi
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30 CT. plus black opal doublet in 14K gold mounting with accenting diamonds. The opal shows pinpoint fire and is very lively and an older piece whi
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
 
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Interesting English mid-19th century large bore  carbine probably made for boar hunting showing  ver734 - Interesting English mid-19th century large bore carbine probably made for boar hunting showing ver
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Interesting English mid-19th century large bore carbine probably made for boar hunting showing very small back action lock with convertible hammer
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Suhl Germany pre-war O/U 12 gauge shotgun marketed  under the trade name “Mercer” with high grade  G735 - Suhl Germany pre-war O/U 12 gauge shotgun marketed under the trade name “Mercer” with high grade G
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Suhl Germany pre-war O/U 12 gauge shotgun marketed under the trade name “Mercer” with high grade German engraving and gold inlaid name and bird on
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Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,200.00
 
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Model 1877 U.S. Trapdoor Springfield Carbine,  .45-70 cal., 22” barrel, blue and case hardened  fini736 - Model 1877 U.S. Trapdoor Springfield Carbine, .45-70 cal., 22” barrel, blue and case hardened fini
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Model 1877 U.S. Trapdoor Springfield Carbine, .45-70 cal., 22” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stock, #75295 in overall very good + con
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Belgian-made Browning Pigeon Grade Trap O/U  shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” ventilated rib barrels,  full ch737 - Belgian-made Browning Pigeon Grade Trap O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” ventilated rib barrels, full ch
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Belgian-made Browning Pigeon Grade Trap O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” ventilated rib barrels, full choked (both), engraved receiver, single gold trigg
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall special order  single shot rifle, .32-40 cal., 28” half  round/half 738 - Winchester Model 1885 High Wall special order single shot rifle, .32-40 cal., 28” half round/half
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall special order single shot rifle, .32-40 cal., 28” half round/half octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wo
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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