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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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190Sharps Model 1874 sporting rifle in .40-70 straight, 30” octagon barrel, single trigger, open sighLittle John's Auction Service
Sharps Model 1874 sporting rifle in .40-70 straight, 30” octagon barrel, single trigger, open sights and oil finish stocks, 9 ½ pounds, orig...
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
191Desirable Winchester 1st Model 1873 lever action rifle, .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” round barrel, blue fiLittle John's Auction Service
Desirable Winchester 1st Model 1873 lever action rifle, .44 W.C.F. cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, thumbprint dust cover, correct
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
194Colt SAA revolver, .38 W.C.F. cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black Little John's Auction Service
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
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
195Important Sharps Model 2 four barrel derringer, brass frame, wood grips, #7779 given to Alfred HeiLittle John's Auction Service
Important Sharps Model 2 four barrel derringer, brass frame, wood grips, #7779 given to Alfred Heimer, William F. Cody’s personal attendant and Che
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
199Colt Medium Frame Lightning pump action rifle, .38 CLMR cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, woodLittle John's Auction Service
Colt Medium Frame Lightning pump action rifle, .38 CLMR cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #66300 in overall fine condition showing
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00