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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Beretta Model 1934, .380 caliber semi-automatic  pistol with Italian proof “R E” on the left rear  o180 - Beretta Model 1934, .380 caliber semi-automatic pistol with Italian proof “R E” on the left rear o
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Beretta Model 1934, .380 caliber semi-automatic pistol with Italian proof “R E” on the left rear of the frame and commercial quality blued finish,
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Russian Model 91/30 Mosin Nagant rifle in 7.62 x  54 caliber showing Russian Arsenal markings and  1181 - Russian Model 91/30 Mosin Nagant rifle in 7.62 x 54 caliber showing Russian Arsenal markings and 1
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Russian Model 91/30 Mosin Nagant rifle in 7.62 x 54 caliber showing Russian Arsenal markings and 1938 date, serial number 132210 on the breech, bol
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Springfield M1A Semi-automatic rifle, 7.62mm,  Serial #015445. The rifle is in overall very good  co182 - Springfield M1A Semi-automatic rifle, 7.62mm, Serial #015445. The rifle is in overall very good co
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Springfield M1A Semi-automatic rifle, 7.62mm, Serial #015445. The rifle is in overall very good condition as re-stocked. The rifle retains the maj
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to jrhathorn for (950.00 + 180.50BP) = 1,130.50
 
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Glamorous Pair of Pear shaped Citrine and Diamond  Earrings with a citrine weight of over 10.00  car183 - Glamorous Pair of Pear shaped Citrine and Diamond Earrings with a citrine weight of over 10.00 car
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Glamorous Pair of Pear shaped Citrine and Diamond Earrings with a citrine weight of over 10.00 carats total, very rich color and excellent clarity
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Spectacular Extra Fine Oval Ceylon Colored Blue  Sapphire and Diamond Ring sapphire weight 2.75  car184 - Spectacular Extra Fine Oval Ceylon Colored Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring sapphire weight 2.75 car
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Spectacular Extra Fine Oval Ceylon Colored Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring sapphire weight 2.75 carats with VS clarity surrounded by 60 finely set r
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Rare Winchester Model 1873 2nd model special order  rifle in .44-40 caliber with 24” octagon barrel,185 - Rare Winchester Model 1873 2nd model special order rifle in .44-40 caliber with 24” octagon barrel,
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Rare Winchester Model 1873 2nd model special order rifle in .44-40 caliber with 24” octagon barrel, full magazine, rifle butt, set trigger, sling s
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 14,000.00 - 28,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,500.00) = 14,500.00
 
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Historic Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon percussion  revolver, .31 cal., 5” octagon barrel, blue and  c186 - Historic Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon percussion revolver, .31 cal., 5” octagon barrel, blue and c
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Historic Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon percussion revolver, .31 cal., 5” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, silver plated grip straps di
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 35,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00) = 30,000.00
 
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Pair of single action style of 1859, 11 mm pinfire  revolvers engraved with deep etched makers   sig187 - Pair of single action style of 1859, 11 mm pinfire revolvers engraved with deep etched makers sig
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Pair of single action style of 1859, 11 mm pinfire revolvers engraved with deep etched makers signature Lefaucheux A’ Paris on barrels showing ebo
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Elaborately engraved  gold inlaid single barrel  early pinfire 12 gauge shotgun by Royal gun maker  188 - Elaborately engraved gold inlaid single barrel early pinfire 12 gauge shotgun by Royal gun maker
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Elaborately engraved gold inlaid single barrel early pinfire 12 gauge shotgun by Royal gun maker Caron of Paris showing gold inlaid signature on t
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 fluted cylinder, .44 caliber  percussion Army pistol with four screw frame, 8”  barr189 - Colt Model 1860 fluted cylinder, .44 caliber percussion Army pistol with four screw frame, 8” barr
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Colt Model 1860 fluted cylinder, .44 caliber percussion Army pistol with four screw frame, 8” barrel and full-size Army grips, serial number 621. T
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Sharps Model 1874 sporting rifle in .40-70  straight, 30” octagon barrel, single trigger, open  sigh190 - Sharps Model 1874 sporting rifle in .40-70 straight, 30” octagon barrel, single trigger, open sigh
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Sharps Model 1874 sporting rifle in .40-70 straight, 30” octagon barrel, single trigger, open sights and oil finish stocks, 9 ½ pounds, orig...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Desirable Winchester 1st Model 1873 lever action  rifle, .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” round barrel, blue  fi191 - Desirable Winchester 1st Model 1873 lever action rifle, .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” round barrel, blue fi
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Desirable Winchester 1st Model 1873 lever action rifle, .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, thumbprint dust cover, correct
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Original 3” ordinance rifle or cannon marked  “Patented, December 9, 1862” on left trunion and  “Pho192 - Original 3” ordinance rifle or cannon marked “Patented, December 9, 1862” on left trunion and “Pho
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Original 3” ordinance rifle or cannon marked “Patented, December 9, 1862” on left trunion and “Phoenix Ironwork” on right trunion. The muzzle is nu
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (26,000.00) = 26,000.00
 
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Pair of long Dutch flintlock pistols, circa  1690-1720 in overall very good condition, approx.  19-1193 - Pair of long Dutch flintlock pistols, circa 1690-1720 in overall very good condition, approx. 19-1
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Pair of long Dutch flintlock pistols, circa 1690-1720 in overall very good condition, approx. 19-1/2” overall with 12-1/2” barrels, .54 cal., full
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .38 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2” barrel,  blue and case hardened finish, checkered black  194 - Colt SAA revolver, .38 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black
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Colt SAA revolver, .38 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber eagle grips, #147390 with three facto
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Important Sharps Model 2 four barrel derringer,  brass frame, wood grips, #7779 given to Alfred  Hei195 - Important Sharps Model 2 four barrel derringer, brass frame, wood grips, #7779 given to Alfred Hei
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Important Sharps Model 2 four barrel derringer, brass frame, wood grips, #7779 given to Alfred Heimer, William F. Cody’s personal attendant and Che
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Whitney contract for Massachusetts “Sea Fencible”  musket showing MS stamp at breech and unusual  st196 - Whitney contract for Massachusetts “Sea Fencible” musket showing MS stamp at breech and unusual st
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Whitney contract for Massachusetts “Sea Fencible” musket showing MS stamp at breech and unusual style brass butt plate in .69 caliber smoothbore wi
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Lot 197 (14TSA-1):  Winchester Model 1886 lever  action rifle, .45-90 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon  barr197 - Lot 197 (14TSA-1): Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, .45-90 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barr
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Lot 197 (14TSA-1): Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, .45-90 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, adjustable Lym
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Colt 2nd Model Dragoon, .44 caliber percussion  revolver scroll engraved with silver over copper  fi198 - Colt 2nd Model Dragoon, .44 caliber percussion revolver scroll engraved with silver over copper fi
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Colt 2nd Model Dragoon, .44 caliber percussion revolver scroll engraved with silver over copper finish, one-piece ivory grips, inscribed in block l
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Colt Medium Frame Lightning pump action rifle, .38  CLMR cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood199 - Colt Medium Frame Lightning pump action rifle, .38 CLMR cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood
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Colt Medium Frame Lightning pump action rifle, .38 CLMR cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #66300 in overall fine condition showing
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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