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Tribute to American Veterans Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1201 W. Katella Ave, Orange, California, 92867, United States In Person PreviewPreview at Little John's Auction Service 1740 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868 Tuesday thru Frida...

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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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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
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 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
 
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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
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 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
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 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...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 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
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 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
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 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
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 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.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 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
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,300.00
 
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