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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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Unidentified Confederate two band percussion  rifled musket patterned after U.S. Model 1861  showing979Unidentified Confederate two band percussion rifled musket patterned after U.S. Model 1861 showing
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Unidentified Confederate two band percussion rifled musket patterned after U.S. Model 1861 showing 1855 style hammer attributed to unknown Confeder
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
Virginia Manufactory 2nd model, 69 caliber  originally flintlock musket dated 1811 converted  with b980Virginia Manufactory 2nd model, 69 caliber originally flintlock musket dated 1811 converted with b
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Virginia Manufactory 2nd model, 69 caliber originally flintlock musket dated 1811 converted with bolster type conversion during Civil War and possi
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Confederate Richmond musket in .58 caliber rifled  showing 40” barrel, dated 1864. Confederate  arse981Confederate Richmond musket in .58 caliber rifled showing 40” barrel, dated 1864. Confederate arse
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Confederate Richmond musket in .58 caliber rifled showing 40” barrel, dated 1864. Confederate arsenal cast brass butt plate and forend. The metal s
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,250.00
Ornate and pierced cup hilt rapier comprised of  associated 17th century parts and probably Italian 982Ornate and pierced cup hilt rapier comprised of associated 17th century parts and probably Italian
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Ornate and pierced cup hilt rapier comprised of associated 17th century parts and probably Italian or Spanish made. The cup is beautifully pierced
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,400.00
Winchester Model 1894 lever action takedown rifle,  .30 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, Marble’s  f983Winchester Model 1894 lever action takedown rifle, .30 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, Marble’s f
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Winchester Model 1894 lever action takedown rifle, .30 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, Marble’s front and rear sights, blue finish, wood stocks, #
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
Colt Model 1903 semi-auto pistol, .38 cal., 4-1/2”  barrel, high polish blue finish, checkered black984Colt Model 1903 semi-auto pistol, .38 cal., 4-1/2” barrel, high polish blue finish, checkered black
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Colt Model 1903 semi-auto pistol, .38 cal., 4-1/2” barrel, high polish blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #30598 in overall fine condi
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Pair of French style brass mounted flintlock  pistols circa about 1790 in the style of arms  known t985Pair of French style brass mounted flintlock pistols circa about 1790 in the style of arms known t
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Pair of French style brass mounted flintlock pistols circa about 1790 in the style of arms known to have been made Nante for Naval purposes. The pi
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Engraved Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle,  “out of Mexico”, .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” round  bar986Engraved Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, “out of Mexico”, .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” round bar
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Engraved Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, “out of Mexico”, .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, #162995
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
U.S. $20 Saint-Gaudens gold piece dated 1924 in  PGI holder graded MS 65. Est.: $1400-$2800987U.S. $20 Saint-Gaudens gold piece dated 1924 in PGI holder graded MS 65. Est.: $1400-$2800
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U.S. $20 Saint-Gaudens gold piece dated 1924 in PGI holder graded MS 65. Est.: $1400-$2800
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,300.00
First Model Springfield rifle, .45-70 cal., serial  #28701, showing authentic to-the-western-period 988First Model Springfield rifle, .45-70 cal., serial #28701, showing authentic to-the-western-period
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First Model Springfield rifle, .45-70 cal., serial #28701, showing authentic to-the-western-period brass tacked stock, in frontier hard used condit
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to bluedog46 for 714.00
Colt No. 1, .41 caliber rimfire Derringer in  exceptional near fine original condition, serial  numb989Colt No. 1, .41 caliber rimfire Derringer in exceptional near fine original condition, serial numb
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Colt No. 1, .41 caliber rimfire Derringer in exceptional near fine original condition, serial number 4310. The barrel shows 95% to 98% original nic
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,700.00
Winchester Model 92 lever action short rifle with  saddle ring, .25-20 W.C.F. cal., 20” round barrel990Winchester Model 92 lever action short rifle with saddle ring, .25-20 W.C.F. cal., 20” round barrel
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Winchester Model 92 lever action short rifle with saddle ring, .25-20 W.C.F. cal., 20” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #910833 in fine overa
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Authentic three-quarter suit of armor with closed  helmet showing Alsatian crest with minor  restora991Authentic three-quarter suit of armor with closed helmet showing Alsatian crest with minor restora
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Authentic three-quarter suit of armor with closed helmet showing Alsatian crest with minor restoration. The gauntlet fingers are excellent restorat
Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
Deluxe quality and extra-large size ornamented  cross bow probably of Swiss or German origin  former992Deluxe quality and extra-large size ornamented cross bow probably of Swiss or German origin former
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Deluxe quality and extra-large size ornamented cross bow probably of Swiss or German origin formerly in the world-famous collection of Joe Kindig S
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Remington-Elliott single shot derringer nicknamed  "Mississippi", .41 cal., 2-1/2" barrel, silver  f993Remington-Elliott single shot derringer nicknamed "Mississippi", .41 cal., 2-1/2" barrel, silver f
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Remington-Elliott single shot derringer nicknamed "Mississippi", .41 cal., 2-1/2" barrel, silver finish, varnished wood grips, #431...
Estimate : 650.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
Springfield Model 1903 ramrod bayonet rifle  re-assembled from parts possibly by Bannerman,  serial 994Springfield Model 1903 ramrod bayonet rifle re-assembled from parts possibly by Bannerman, serial
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Springfield Model 1903 ramrod bayonet rifle re-assembled from parts possibly by Bannerman, serial number 6713. The barrel measures approximately 24
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,300.00
Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue  and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber  e995Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber e
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber eagle grips, #121481 in overall very good to near
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,250.00
Pair of percussion French style dueling/ target  pistols with checkered ebony stocks circa 1850s to 996Pair of percussion French style dueling/ target pistols with checkered ebony stocks circa 1850s to
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Pair of percussion French style dueling/ target pistols with checkered ebony stocks circa 1850s to 1860s cased with accessories. The pistols measure
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,400.00
Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44  rim fire caliber showing Henry patent marked  barre997Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44 rim fire caliber showing Henry patent marked barre
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Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44 rim fire caliber showing Henry patent marked barrel with no serial number visible. The underside of
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Pair of percussion marked pistols circa 1850s to  1860s with original ivory grips and accessories.  998Pair of percussion marked pistols circa 1850s to 1860s with original ivory grips and accessories.
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Pair of percussion marked pistols circa 1850s to 1860s with original ivory grips and accessories. The pair measure 4” overall with 1 ¼” barre...
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,700.00