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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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Colt Blackpowder Series 1862 Pocket Navy  percussion revolver, .36 cal., 5-1/2” octagon  barrel, blu1489 - Colt Blackpowder Series 1862 Pocket Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 5-1/2” octagon barrel, blu
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Colt Blackpowder Series 1862 Pocket Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 5-1/2” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #58583 in
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
 
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Large wood carving of Cape Buffalo being attacked  by two Lions, approx. 28” long x 12” wide on wood1490 - Large wood carving of Cape Buffalo being attacked by two Lions, approx. 28” long x 12” wide on wood
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Large wood carving of Cape Buffalo being attacked by two Lions, approx. 28” long x 12” wide on wood base, nicely accomplished and showing a dark pa
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Browning Model 1886 lever action rifle, cal.  45/70, Serial #0280PT197.  The rifle is overall  near 1491 - Browning Model 1886 lever action rifle, cal. 45/70, Serial #0280PT197. The rifle is overall near
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Browning Model 1886 lever action rifle, cal. 45/70, Serial #0280PT197. The rifle is overall near mint condition, with the original box. The rifle
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .38 W.C.F. cal., 4-3/4” barrel,  blue and case hardened finish, smooth hardwood  1492 - Colt SAA revolver, .38 W.C.F. cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, smooth hardwood
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Colt SAA revolver, .38 W.C.F. cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, smooth hardwood replacement grips, #329141 (circa 1914) in overall
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Remington Sporting 28, Model 1100 semi-automatic  shotgun, cal. 28 Gauge, Serial #R254534J.  The  sh1493 - Remington Sporting 28, Model 1100 semi-automatic shotgun, cal. 28 Gauge, Serial #R254534J. The sh
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Remington Sporting 28, Model 1100 semi-automatic shotgun, cal. 28 Gauge, Serial #R254534J. The shotgun is in overall fine condition with a 28&quo...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Winchester Model 90 pump action rifle, .22 short  cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood  stock1494 - Winchester Model 90 pump action rifle, .22 short cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stock
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Winchester Model 90 pump action rifle, .22 short cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #654505A in overall very good to near fine con
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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Full stocked percussion Kentucky style rifle, .40  cal., 39-1/2” octagon barrel, un-signed, lockplat1495 - Full stocked percussion Kentucky style rifle, .40 cal., 39-1/2” octagon barrel, un-signed, lockplat
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Full stocked percussion Kentucky style rifle, .40 cal., 39-1/2” octagon barrel, un-signed, lockplate marked “R.B.”, double set triggers, brass mount
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Estimate : 650.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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German Luger semi-auto pistol by DWM, .30 cal.,  3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips,  1496 - German Luger semi-auto pistol by DWM, .30 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips,
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German Luger semi-auto pistol by DWM, .30 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #6306 l in overall good condition as a Police/Mil
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to papalarry for 714.00
 
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A Caucasian kindjal with dark horn grips and  nielloed silver mounts.  Leather covered scabbard  wit1497 - A Caucasian kindjal with dark horn grips and nielloed silver mounts. Leather covered scabbard wit
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A Caucasian kindjal with dark horn grips and nielloed silver mounts. Leather covered scabbard with large finely done nielloed silver mounts. Curv
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Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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A coat of riveted Indian chainmail for a horseman.   Elbow length sleeves, lower front with squared 1498 - A coat of riveted Indian chainmail for a horseman. Elbow length sleeves, lower front with squared
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A coat of riveted Indian chainmail for a horseman. Elbow length sleeves, lower front with squared saddle cutout and long leg panels. Retains its
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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A Persian khula khud helmet from the Qajar  Dynasty.  Intricately pierced bowl backed with red  foil1499 - A Persian khula khud helmet from the Qajar Dynasty. Intricately pierced bowl backed with red foil
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A Persian khula khud helmet from the Qajar Dynasty. Intricately pierced bowl backed with red foil and decorated with brass studs. Still retains i
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,650.00
 
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A full sized Victorian copy of a 16th century suit  of armor.  These suits were made during Victoria1500 - A full sized Victorian copy of a 16th century suit of armor. These suits were made during Victoria
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A full sized Victorian copy of a 16th century suit of armor. These suits were made during Victorian times when it became popular to decorate large
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Massive high quality ornate Germanic flintlock  fowler with extensively carved full length stock,  .1500a - Massive high quality ornate Germanic flintlock fowler with extensively carved full length stock, .
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Massive high quality ornate Germanic flintlock fowler with extensively carved full length stock, .70 cal., 43-1/4” heavy octagon barrel with touch
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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A heavy Ottoman Turkish flanged mace of the type  used at the Battle of Vienna in 1683.  Long metal 1501 - A heavy Ottoman Turkish flanged mace of the type used at the Battle of Vienna in 1683. Long metal
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A heavy Ottoman Turkish flanged mace of the type used at the Battle of Vienna in 1683. Long metal neck ending in a heavy 17 flanged head. These m
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, .32-40  cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood  stock1502 - Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, .32-40 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stock
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Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, .32-40 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #234854 in overall very good condition showing
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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An impressive decorative Chinese sword carved  entirely out of ivory.  Well carved with dragons  and1503 - An impressive decorative Chinese sword carved entirely out of ivory. Well carved with dragons and
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An impressive decorative Chinese sword carved entirely out of ivory. Well carved with dragons and phoenix. Signature carved on blade. Early 20t
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,750.00
 
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A rare Bukharan dagger embellished with precious  and semi-precious stones.  Handle of walrus ivory 1504 - A rare Bukharan dagger embellished with precious and semi-precious stones. Handle of walrus ivory
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A rare Bukharan dagger embellished with precious and semi-precious stones. Handle of walrus ivory and black horn, pommel covered with gilt silver
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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A high quality Ottoman Turkish blunderbuss with  well carved stock and heavy high relief silver  inl1505 - A high quality Ottoman Turkish blunderbuss with well carved stock and heavy high relief silver inl
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A high quality Ottoman Turkish blunderbuss with well carved stock and heavy high relief silver inlays. Stock carved in baroque motifs with extensi
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,350.00
 
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A lobster-tail helmet made in Europe, possibly  English.  This type of helmet was widely used  durin1506 - A lobster-tail helmet made in Europe, possibly English. This type of helmet was widely used durin
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A lobster-tail helmet made in Europe, possibly English. This type of helmet was widely used during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) and the Englis
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Estimate : 1,750.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,350.00
 
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A very fine Ottoman Turkish shishana miquelet  rifle.  Octagonal barrel decorated with thick gold  f1507 - A very fine Ottoman Turkish shishana miquelet rifle. Octagonal barrel decorated with thick gold f
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A very fine Ottoman Turkish shishana miquelet rifle. Octagonal barrel decorated with thick gold floral design. Lock is also decorated in thick go
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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