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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Victorian shield approx. 22” in diameter with  finely etched mixture of florals and Mythical  Griffi1452Victorian shield approx. 22” in diameter with finely etched mixture of florals and Mythical Griffi
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Victorian shield approx. 22” in diameter with finely etched mixture of florals and Mythical Griffins; center spike; grey patina; nicely accomplishe
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Middle Eastern Flintlock Blunderbuss.  The  blunderbuss is in overall good condition with a  13” bar1453Middle Eastern Flintlock Blunderbuss. The blunderbuss is in overall good condition with a 13” bar
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Middle Eastern Flintlock Blunderbuss. The blunderbuss is in overall good condition with a 13” barrel and overall length of 25”. The barrel is hea
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Albanian Flintlock pistol, approximately .64  caliber.  The pistol is in overall good condition  wit1454Albanian Flintlock pistol, approximately .64 caliber. The pistol is in overall good condition wit
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Albanian Flintlock pistol, approximately .64 caliber. The pistol is in overall good condition with a 12 ½” barrel and overall length of 21”....
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Turkish Style, Silver Mounted Flintlock pistol,  approximately .64 caliber.  The pistol is in  overa1455Turkish Style, Silver Mounted Flintlock pistol, approximately .64 caliber. The pistol is in overa
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Turkish Style, Silver Mounted Flintlock pistol, approximately .64 caliber. The pistol is in overall good to very good condition with a 12 ½”...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
Mid-Eastern Miquelet “Camel” gun, approx. 63”  overall with a 49” barrel, dark brown patina,  hammer1456Mid-Eastern Miquelet “Camel” gun, approx. 63” overall with a 49” barrel, dark brown patina, hammer
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Mid-Eastern Miquelet “Camel” gun, approx. 63” overall with a 49” barrel, dark brown patina, hammered brass barrel bands, full length wood stock, ha
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to jack35296 for 535.50
Collectors lot of ammunition including 2 boxes of  Dominion 6.5mm Mann. Schoen. SP cartridge (one bo1457Collectors lot of ammunition including 2 boxes of Dominion 6.5mm Mann. Schoen. SP cartridge (one bo
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Collectors lot of ammunition including 2 boxes of Dominion 6.5mm Mann. Schoen. SP cartridge (one box missing 1 round); 2 full boxes of Canadian Ind
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
Eight boxes of Winchester Commemorative  ammunition:  2-Wells Fargo & Co. .30-30;  2-Legendary Lawme1458Eight boxes of Winchester Commemorative ammunition: 2-Wells Fargo & Co. .30-30; 2-Legendary Lawme
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Eight boxes of Winchester Commemorative ammunition: 2-Wells Fargo & Co. .30-30; 2-Legendary Lawmen .30-30; 1-Legendary Frontiersmen .38-55; ...
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Lot of 4 boxes of collector ammunition including a  full “dog bone” Remington-UMC box of .45 auto  C1459Lot of 4 boxes of collector ammunition including a full “dog bone” Remington-UMC box of .45 auto C
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Lot of 4 boxes of collector ammunition including a full “dog bone” Remington-UMC box of .45 auto Colt; a near full “dog bone” Remington-UMC box of
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
United States Property Model 1911 semi-auto  pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish,  checkered wo1460United States Property Model 1911 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wo
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United States Property Model 1911 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #291544 in overall fine condition showi
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle,  desirable .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” octagon barrel,  blue fini1461Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle, desirable .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue fini
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle, desirable .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #637816 in overall very good con
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
High quality German exposed hammers SxS  combination gun, 12 gauge/.40 caliber, 27-1/2”  barrels sil1462High quality German exposed hammers SxS combination gun, 12 gauge/.40 caliber, 27-1/2” barrels sil
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High quality German exposed hammers SxS combination gun, 12 gauge/.40 caliber, 27-1/2” barrels silver inlaid “E. Girku Kaufeeuren” and “Guss-Stahl”
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
Husqvarna SxS exposed hammers rifled barreled long  gun, 16 gauge/12 gauge, 29” barrels, under lever1463Husqvarna SxS exposed hammers rifled barreled long gun, 16 gauge/12 gauge, 29” barrels, under lever
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Husqvarna SxS exposed hammers rifled barreled long gun, 16 gauge/12 gauge, 29” barrels, under lever barrel release, back action locks, double trigg
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
U.S. Historical Society Authorized “The Official  Robert E. Lee Commemorative Pistol” copy of a Colt1464U.S. Historical Society Authorized “The Official Robert E. Lee Commemorative Pistol” copy of a Colt
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U.S. Historical Society Authorized “The Official Robert E. Lee Commemorative Pistol” copy of a Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, .36 caliber
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
U.S. Historical Society Authorized “Buffalo Bill  Centennial Presentation” copy of a Colt Model 18601465U.S. Historical Society Authorized “Buffalo Bill Centennial Presentation” copy of a Colt Model 1860
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U.S. Historical Society Authorized “Buffalo Bill Centennial Presentation” copy of a Colt Model 1860 Army percussion revolver, .44 caliber, 8” barrel
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
German RAD (Labor Service) Leader’s heavy hewer  knife with metal sheath in overall very good  condi1466German RAD (Labor Service) Leader’s heavy hewer knife with metal sheath in overall very good condi
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German RAD (Labor Service) Leader’s heavy hewer knife with metal sheath in overall very good condition with blade marked “Arbeit adelt” (Labour enn
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
German Red Cross  heavy hewer knife with metal  sheath in overall fine condition showing a  beautifu1467German Red Cross heavy hewer knife with metal sheath in overall fine condition showing a beautifu
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German Red Cross heavy hewer knife with metal sheath in overall fine condition showing a beautiful sawtooth blade, fine mountings and grips, sheat
Estimate : 650.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
Winchester Model 61 pump action rifle, .22 short,  long or LR cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish,  1468Winchester Model 61 pump action rifle, .22 short, long or LR cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish,
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Winchester Model 61 pump action rifle, .22 short, long or LR cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #209979 in overall fine to excellent
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
German Luger semi-auto pistol by Mauser, Code 42  dated on front toggle link, chamber dated 1939,  91469German Luger semi-auto pistol by Mauser, Code 42 dated on front toggle link, chamber dated 1939, 9
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German Luger semi-auto pistol by Mauser, Code 42 dated on front toggle link, chamber dated 1939, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood g
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
U.S. Springfield M1 Garand semi-auto rifle, .30  cal., 24” barrel dated 9-55, military finish, wood 1470U.S. Springfield M1 Garand semi-auto rifle, .30 cal., 24” barrel dated 9-55, military finish, wood
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U.S. Springfield M1 Garand semi-auto rifle, .30 cal., 24” barrel dated 9-55, military finish, wood stock, #5924127 in cardboard shipping box with C
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to papalarry for 952.00
Browning Model 12 pump action shotgun, cal. 28  Gauge, Serial #02915NM872.  The shotgun is in  overa1471Browning Model 12 pump action shotgun, cal. 28 Gauge, Serial #02915NM872. The shotgun is in overa
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Browning Model 12 pump action shotgun, cal. 28 Gauge, Serial #02915NM872. The shotgun is in overall excellent condition with a 26" blued ba...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to irogusi for 1,190.00