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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Pair of iron frame Southerner Derringer’s in .41  rimfire caliber manufactured by Merrimack Arms  Co240 - Pair of iron frame Southerner Derringer’s in .41 rimfire caliber manufactured by Merrimack Arms Co
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Pair of iron frame Southerner Derringer’s in .41 rimfire caliber manufactured by Merrimack Arms Company, with consecutive serial numbers and origin
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Victorian copy of Royal or noble’s armorial helmet  showing VR with crown and Department of Science 241 - Victorian copy of Royal or noble’s armorial helmet showing VR with crown and Department of Science
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Victorian copy of Royal or noble’s armorial helmet showing VR with crown and Department of Science and Art emblem along with Elkington which indica
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Marlin Model ’93 lever action rifle, .32 H.P.S.  cal., 26” round barrel, blue and case hardened  fin242 - Marlin Model ’93 lever action rifle, .32 H.P.S. cal., 26” round barrel, blue and case hardened fin
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Marlin Model ’93 lever action rifle, .32 H.P.S. cal., 26” round barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered wood stocks, adjustable Marble’s t
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel,  blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard  rub243 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rub
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #332592 in overall near fine condition
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Unusual  early U.S. Officer’s sword with horse  head pommel remaining in good condition with  scabba244 - Unusual early U.S. Officer’s sword with horse head pommel remaining in good condition with scabba
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Unusual early U.S. Officer’s sword with horse head pommel remaining in good condition with scabbard included. The sword measures 37” overall with
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,100.00) = 3,100.00
 
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Scarce and original Snaphance Fowler signed on the  left side plate “Giovanni Fabbri” with barrel  m245 - Scarce and original Snaphance Fowler signed on the left side plate “Giovanni Fabbri” with barrel m
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Scarce and original Snaphance Fowler signed on the left side plate “Giovanni Fabbri” with barrel makers mark inlaid into the breech reading “Pistoi
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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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Scarce German DWM 1904 Navy Luger with Crown M  military proof semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 6”  barre246 - Scarce German DWM 1904 Navy Luger with Crown M military proof semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 6” barre
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Scarce German DWM 1904 2nd Variation Luger with Crown M military proof semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, woo
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall single shot lever  action rifle, .40-90 SS cal. (Sharps Straight),  247 - Winchester Model 1885 High Wall single shot lever action rifle, .40-90 SS cal. (Sharps Straight),
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall single shot lever action rifle, .40-90 SS cal. (Sharps Straight), 30” heavy octagon barrel with “B.F.J.” stamped on
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Colt SAA Lawman Series Bat Masterson revolver, .45  cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, checkered  b248 - Colt SAA Lawman Series Bat Masterson revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, checkered b
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Colt SAA Lawman Series Bat Masterson revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber eagle grips, #74LMP in like new
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Model 1879 U.S. Trapdoor Springfield carbine,  .45-70 cal., 22” barrel, blue and case hardened  fini249 - Model 1879 U.S. Trapdoor Springfield carbine, .45-70 cal., 22” barrel, blue and case hardened fini
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Model 1879 U.S. Trapdoor Springfield carbine, .45-70 cal., 22” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stock, cleaning rod and extractor in but
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Evans .44 caliber lever action repeating rifle  with barrel marked “Evans Sporting Rifle” believed  250 - Evans .44 caliber lever action repeating rifle with barrel marked “Evans Sporting Rifle” believed
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Evans .44 caliber lever action repeating rifle with barrel marked “Evans Sporting Rifle” believed to have been assembled by E. G. Ridout and Compan
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Pennsylvania buck and ball “Kentucky style” full  stock long arm with brass patch box and checkered 251 - Pennsylvania buck and ball “Kentucky style” full stock long arm with brass patch box and checkered
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Pennsylvania buck and ball “Kentucky style” full stock long arm with brass patch box and checkered wrist possibly by Wolfgang Haga of Berks County,
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,300.00) = 3,300.00
 
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U.S. Model 1855, .58 caliber three band percussion  rifled musket made by Springfield Armory with  M252 - U.S. Model 1855, .58 caliber three band percussion rifled musket made by Springfield Armory with M
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U.S. Model 1855, .58 caliber three band percussion rifled musket made by Springfield Armory with Maynard tape primer device and 40” round barrel. T
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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1851 Colt, .36 caliber percussion Navy revolver  with U.S. martial markings and inspections, serial 253 - 1851 Colt, .36 caliber percussion Navy revolver with U.S. martial markings and inspections, serial
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1851 Colt, .36 caliber percussion Navy revolver with U.S. martial markings and inspections, serial number 68664. The Navy remains in original very
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Kerr patent, .44 caliber percussion revolver in  Confederate range serial number 4700 showing J.S.  254 - Kerr patent, .44 caliber percussion revolver in Confederate range serial number 4700 showing J.S.
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Kerr patent, .44 caliber percussion revolver in Confederate range serial number 4700 showing J.S. and anchor just below of the trigger guard stamped
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle, .38  W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood  s255 - Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle, .38 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood s
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle, .38 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #661871 in overall very good condition sho
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Colt Small Frame Lightning pump action rifle,  .22RF cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish,  two-sta256 - Colt Small Frame Lightning pump action rifle, .22RF cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, two-sta
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Colt Small Frame Lightning pump action rifle, .22RF cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, two-stage rear sight, Lyman front sight and adjustable L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Armalite lightweight semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge,  23-1/2” barrel, brushed nickel finish, checkered 257 - Armalite lightweight semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 23-1/2” barrel, brushed nickel finish, checkered
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Armalite lightweight semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 23-1/2” barrel, brushed nickel finish, checkered wood grained plastic stocks, #00007 in overall l
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Parker Bros. DH Grade SxS hammerless shotgun, 12  gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, 30” barrels, blue and case 258 - Parker Bros. DH Grade SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, 30” barrels, blue and case
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Parker Bros. DH Grade SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, 30” barrels, blue and case hardened finish, double triggers, checkered wood
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Clabrough & Johnstone SxS hammerless shotgun, 12  gauge, 28” barrels, blue and case hardened finish,259 - Clabrough & Johnstone SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrels, blue and case hardened finish,
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Clabrough & Johnstone SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrels, blue and case hardened finish, checkered wood stocks, hard rubber butt pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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