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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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French flintlock SxS shotgun converted to  percussion, silver mounted, 16 gauge, 37” barrels,  brown280 - French flintlock SxS shotgun converted to percussion, silver mounted, 16 gauge, 37” barrels, brown
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French flintlock SxS shotgun converted to percussion, silver mounted, 16 gauge, 37” barrels, brown finish, double triggers, wood stock with checker
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Medium Frame Remington Rolling Block single shot  rifle, .32RF cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and  c281 - Medium Frame Remington Rolling Block single shot rifle, .32RF cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and c
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Medium Frame Remington Rolling Block single shot rifle, .32RF cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, #H 41313 in ove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Italian Miquelet full size holster pistol with  Roman lock, .50 cal., approx. 18-1/2” overall with  282 - Italian Miquelet full size holster pistol with Roman lock, .50 cal., approx. 18-1/2” overall with
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Italian Miquelet full size holster pistol with Roman lock, .50 cal., approx. 18-1/2” overall with a 12” barrel, burl wood full stock, brass mountin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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18th Century flintlock pistol in Germanic style,  lockplate engraved “F Mercier A Liege”, approx.  1283 - 18th Century flintlock pistol in Germanic style, lockplate engraved “F Mercier A Liege”, approx. 1
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18th Century flintlock pistol in Germanic style, lockplate engraved “F Mercier A Liege”, approx. 19” overall with a 12” barrel, extensively bone in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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United States Property Colt Model 1911 semi-auto  pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, military blue finish,284 - United States Property Colt Model 1911 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, military blue finish,
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United States Property Colt Model 1911 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, military blue finish, checkered wood grips, two-tone magazine, #145450
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,400.00) = 3,400.00
 
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Original pamphlet submitted to the Senate of the  United States dated February 12th, 1849 number 295285 - Original pamphlet submitted to the Senate of the United States dated February 12th, 1849 number 295
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Original pamphlet submitted to the Senate of the United States dated February 12th, 1849 number 295 entitled “Report No.295”. This report in summary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Pair of Baltic flintlock ball butt pistols, .50  cal., approx. 17” overall with 11” barrels,  overal286 - Pair of Baltic flintlock ball butt pistols, .50 cal., approx. 17” overall with 11” barrels, overal
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Pair of Baltic flintlock ball butt pistols, .50 cal., approx. 17” overall with 11” barrels, overall good to very good condition showing dark patina
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to jack35296 for (1,300.00 + 247.00BP) = 1,547.00
 
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Winchester Model 1895 lever action rifle, .38-72  W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood287 - Winchester Model 1895 lever action rifle, .38-72 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood
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Winchester Model 1895 lever action rifle, .38-72 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #28868 in overall very good + condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Russian Luger by DWM semi-auto pistol, 7.65mm  cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood  gri288 - Russian Luger by DWM semi-auto pistol, 7.65mm cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood gri
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Russian Luger by DWM semi-auto pistol, 7.65mm cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue finish is professionally restored, checkered wood grips, #9007 in overall fi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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U.S. Model 1898 Krag rifle by Springfield Armory  remaining in very good plus to near fine original 289 - U.S. Model 1898 Krag rifle by Springfield Armory remaining in very good plus to near fine original
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U.S. Model 1898 Krag rifle by Springfield Armory remaining in very good plus to near fine original condition, serial number 465595. The barrel shows
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Springfield Model 1873 trapdoor rifle in .45-70  caliber, serial number 68258 made in 1876 the same 290 - Springfield Model 1873 trapdoor rifle in .45-70 caliber, serial number 68258 made in 1876 the same
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Springfield Model 1873 trapdoor rifle in .45-70 caliber, serial number 68258 made in 1876 the same year as The Custer Battle. The rifle remains in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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P. S. Justice early Civil War period rifled musket  in .58 caliber showing brass mountings and patch291 - P. S. Justice early Civil War period rifled musket in .58 caliber showing brass mountings and patch
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P. S. Justice early Civil War period rifled musket in .58 caliber showing brass mountings and patch box with unique shaped trigger guard0(Refer Fla
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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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Confederate style D guard Bowie knife with crude  hand stitched burlap scabbard with red ribbon type292 - Confederate style D guard Bowie knife with crude hand stitched burlap scabbard with red ribbon type
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Confederate style D guard Bowie knife with crude hand stitched burlap scabbard with red ribbon type decoration. The knife measures 22” overall with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Finely crafted silver and ivory Naval Dirk with  sheath, circa 18th to 19th century, approx. 8-1/4” 293 - Finely crafted silver and ivory Naval Dirk with sheath, circa 18th to 19th century, approx. 8-1/4”
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Finely crafted silver and ivory Naval Dirk with sheath, circa 18th to 19th century, approx. 8-1/4” overall with a 4-1/2” blade in overall very good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Smith & Wesson Model 19-4 DA revolver, LAPD City  of Los Angeles 200th Anniversary (1781-1981), .357294 - Smith & Wesson Model 19-4 DA revolver, LAPD City of Los Angeles 200th Anniversary (1781-1981), .357
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Smith & Wesson Model 19-4 DA revolver, LAPD City of Los Angeles 200th Anniversary (1781-1981), .357 Magnum cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, smoot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 5-1/2” barrel,  blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips,  #19295 - Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #19
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #196053 in overall very good condition showing a gre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in  desirable .45-90 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue  and ca296 - Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in desirable .45-90 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and ca
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in desirable .45-90 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, M.S.A. Co. adjus
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Japanese tanto with silver on brass sheath and  grip, circa 1890-1910, approx. 9-1/2” overall with  297 - Japanese tanto with silver on brass sheath and grip, circa 1890-1910, approx. 9-1/2” overall with
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Japanese tanto with silver on brass sheath and grip, circa 1890-1910, approx. 9-1/2” overall with a 6-1/2” blade; beautiful workmanship; contained
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Finely carved Japanese wood cane approx. 35-1/2”  overall showing trees, a crane, a rooster and a  m298 - Finely carved Japanese wood cane approx. 35-1/2” overall showing trees, a crane, a rooster and a m
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Finely carved Japanese wood cane approx. 35-1/2” overall showing trees, a crane, a rooster and a man in kimono at the top; metal tip at the bottom.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Rare leather flap holster and leather belt, maker  marked “M. L. Bird, Maker, Stockton, Cala” in  ov299 - Rare leather flap holster and leather belt, maker marked “M. L. Bird, Maker, Stockton, Cala” in ov
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Rare leather flap holster and leather belt, maker marked “M. L. Bird, Maker, Stockton, Cala” in overall very good condition; ex-Hugh Hayes collecti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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