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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Colt SAA revolver, .38 Special cal., 5-1/2”  barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered  black220 - Colt SAA revolver, .38 Special cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black
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Colt SAA revolver, .38 Special cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #354443 in overall like new c
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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U.S. Model 1850 officer’s sword with fancy brass  mounted scabbard and hilt period in script  “Prese221 - U.S. Model 1850 officer’s sword with fancy brass mounted scabbard and hilt period in script “Prese
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U.S. Model 1850 officer’s sword with fancy brass mounted scabbard and hilt period in script “Presented to Capt. Thomas C. Kendall by the members of
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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Sharps New Model 1863 marked, .52 caliber, three  band percussion breech loading rifle, serial  numb222 - Sharps New Model 1863 marked, .52 caliber, three band percussion breech loading rifle, serial numb
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Sharps New Model 1863 marked, .52 caliber, three band percussion breech loading rifle, serial number 39272. The rifle remains in original good cond
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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U.S. Model 1842 percussion musket in .69 caliber  smoothbore with 42” barrel with lock of smaller  s223 - U.S. Model 1842 percussion musket in .69 caliber smoothbore with 42” barrel with lock of smaller s
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U.S. Model 1842 percussion musket in .69 caliber smoothbore with 42” barrel with lock of smaller size and dated 1848 on the rear portion. The bolst
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Whitney Plymouth Model 1861, .69 caliber Navy  rifle with 34” barrel, iron mountings, and long  rang224 - Whitney Plymouth Model 1861, .69 caliber Navy rifle with 34” barrel, iron mountings, and long rang
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Whitney Plymouth Model 1861, .69 caliber Navy rifle with 34” barrel, iron mountings, and long range rear sight with stud for bayonet. This rifle sh
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in .40-82  caliber with 28” octagon barrel, full magazine, 225 - Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in .40-82 caliber with 28” octagon barrel, full magazine,
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in .40-82 caliber with 28” octagon barrel, full magazine, crescent butt, serial number 37222. This rifle r
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army revolver in .45 long Colt  caliber with 7 ½” barrel, bright re-nickeled  fin226 - Colt Single Action Army revolver in .45 long Colt caliber with 7 ½” barrel, bright re-nickeled fin
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Colt Single Action Army revolver in .45 long Colt caliber with 7 ½” barrel, bright re-nickeled finish, hand-made silver and gold ornamented ...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Remington Keene .45-70 bolt action repeating rifle  inspected by Henry Nettleton with original  mark227 - Remington Keene .45-70 bolt action repeating rifle inspected by Henry Nettleton with original mark
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Remington Keene .45-70 bolt action repeating rifle inspected by Henry Nettleton with original markings “U. S. I.D. 287” indicating use by the Unite
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall single shot rifle  in .38-55 caliber with 30” octagon No. 3 barrel, 228 - Winchester Model 1885 High Wall single shot rifle in .38-55 caliber with 30” octagon No. 3 barrel,
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall single shot rifle in .38-55 caliber with 30” octagon No. 3 barrel, set trigger, added sling swivels, period carved
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Pair of 17th-century Saxon style wheellock pistols  made in the Victorian era with gold gilted locks229 - Pair of 17th-century Saxon style wheellock pistols made in the Victorian era with gold gilted locks
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Pair of 17th-century Saxon style wheellock pistols made in the Victorian era with gold gilted locks and barrels with matching mounts. This pair is
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Pair of Colt Peacemaker Single Action revolvers in  Colt presentation wood case with plaque on lid  230 - Pair of Colt Peacemaker Single Action revolvers in Colt presentation wood case with plaque on lid
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Pair of Colt Peacemaker Single Action revolvers in Colt presentation wood case with plaque on lid inscribed “Mel Torme, Author – Musician – Produc
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Lot of 5 Civil War projectiles in relic condition  probably old dug ups from battlefields. Consigner231 - Lot of 5 Civil War projectiles in relic condition probably old dug ups from battlefields. Consigner
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Lot of 5 Civil War projectiles in relic condition probably old dug ups from battlefields. Consigners inventory card states “Archer-Bolt Confederate
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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U.S. model 1812 flintlock musket by Springfield  Armory in .69 caliber remaining in very good plus  232 - U.S. model 1812 flintlock musket by Springfield Armory in .69 caliber remaining in very good plus
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U.S. model 1812 flintlock musket by Springfield Armory in .69 caliber remaining in very good plus condition showing 1816 date on lock and butt plat
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Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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J. Henry and Son, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .58  caliber military issue rifle with side mounted  s233 - J. Henry and Son, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .58 caliber military issue rifle with side mounted s
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J. Henry and Son, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .58 caliber military issue rifle with side mounted stud for saber type bayonet believed to been made
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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U.S. Model 1863, .58 caliber rifled musket by  Springfield Armory dated 1864 remaining in very  good234 - U.S. Model 1863, .58 caliber rifled musket by Springfield Armory dated 1864 remaining in very good
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U.S. Model 1863, .58 caliber rifled musket by Springfield Armory dated 1864 remaining in very good plus to near fine original condition. The metal
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Colt Special Model rifled musket dated 1864 on the  lock with New Jersey State markings on the breec235 - Colt Special Model rifled musket dated 1864 on the lock with New Jersey State markings on the breec
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Colt Special Model rifled musket dated 1864 on the lock with New Jersey State markings on the breech remaining in good original condition. The lock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to Bisleycoll.. for (1,200.00 + 228.00BP) = 1,428.00
 
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1860 Colt Army, .44 caliber percussion U.S.  martially marked and inspected, serial number  81914. T236 - 1860 Colt Army, .44 caliber percussion U.S. martially marked and inspected, serial number 81914. T
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1860 Colt Army, .44 caliber percussion U.S. martially marked and inspected, serial number 81914. The barrel shows a patina finish with faint traces
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Pair of Ebony stocked percussion muff pistols, .54  cal., 3” round barrels, engraved frames, folding237 - Pair of Ebony stocked percussion muff pistols, .54 cal., 3” round barrels, engraved frames, folding
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Pair of Ebony stocked percussion muff pistols, .54 cal., 3” round barrels, engraved frames, folding triggers, each approx. 7-1/2” overall and both i
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Burton SRC, .50  cal., 22-1/4” round barrel, “in-the-white” finish,238 - U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Burton SRC, .50 cal., 22-1/4” round barrel, “in-the-white” finish,
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U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Burton SRC, .50 cal., 22-1/4” round barrel, “in-the-white” finish, wood stock, single barrel band, #NVSN. This gun
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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Browning Diana Grade over and under Belgian made  shotgun, serial number 13779 S3, with upgraded  go239 - Browning Diana Grade over and under Belgian made shotgun, serial number 13779 S3, with upgraded go
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Browning Diana Grade over and under Belgian made shotgun, serial number 13779 S3, with upgraded gold and now four barrel skeet set by Simmons. The
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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