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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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Continental flintlock blunderbuss pistol with  under mounted spring bayonet circa early 19th  centur101Continental flintlock blunderbuss pistol with under mounted spring bayonet circa early 19th centur
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Continental flintlock blunderbuss pistol with under mounted spring bayonet circa early 19th century. The pistol measures 12” overall with 6” barrel
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
High quality 19th century English stone bow signed  “Conway Newcastle” on release mechanism with  sp102High quality 19th century English stone bow signed “Conway Newcastle” on release mechanism with sp
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High quality 19th century English stone bow signed “Conway Newcastle” on release mechanism with spanner device for cocking concealed in the stock.
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to ham1958 for 1,666.00
Spear point Bowie knife marked “Henry C. Booth,  Norfork Works, Sheffield” circa 1840s to 1860s  wit103Spear point Bowie knife marked “Henry C. Booth, Norfork Works, Sheffield” circa 1840s to 1860s wit
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Spear point Bowie knife marked “Henry C. Booth, Norfork Works, Sheffield” circa 1840s to 1860s with unusual fancy German silver grip and hilt showi
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
French Model 1763 flintlock musket by Charleyville  Armory showing period restock in figured or  str104French Model 1763 flintlock musket by Charleyville Armory showing period restock in figured or str
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French Model 1763 flintlock musket by Charleyville Armory showing period restock in figured or striped wood which may possibly be American. The bar
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Poncho Villa era fighting machete showing engraved  Mexican snake and eagle with scorpion and hand  105Poncho Villa era fighting machete showing engraved Mexican snake and eagle with scorpion and hand
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Poncho Villa era fighting machete showing engraved Mexican snake and eagle with scorpion and hand engraved with slogan “Y SOLO MUERO POR ELLAS” and
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
D. H. Hilliard, Cornish, New Hampshire marked  percussion under hammer pistol with detachable  shoul106D. H. Hilliard, Cornish, New Hampshire marked percussion under hammer pistol with detachable shoul
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D. H. Hilliard, Cornish, New Hampshire marked percussion under hammer pistol with detachable shoulder stock circa 1850s. The pistol shows 11 and ne
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Lefaucheux commercial pistol carbine in pinfire  with 14” barrel in approximately 10 mm or .44  cali107Lefaucheux commercial pistol carbine in pinfire with 14” barrel in approximately 10 mm or .44 cali
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Lefaucheux commercial pistol carbine in pinfire with 14” barrel in approximately 10 mm or .44 caliber with detachable shoulder stock and double act
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
Custom Weatherby Mark V bolt action rifle, .300  WBY Mag. cal., 26” barrel, blue finish with gold  a108Custom Weatherby Mark V bolt action rifle, .300 WBY Mag. cal., 26” barrel, blue finish with gold a
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Custom Weatherby Mark V bolt action rifle, .300 WBY Mag. cal., 26” barrel, blue finish with gold and silver National High School Rodeo Association
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Colt Model 1872 Open top cartridge revolver, .44RF  cal., 7-1/2” barrel, wood grips, #1730, in  over109Colt Model 1872 Open top cartridge revolver, .44RF cal., 7-1/2” barrel, wood grips, #1730, in over
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Colt Model 1872 Open top cartridge revolver, .44RF cal., 7-1/2” barrel, wood grips, #1730, in overall fair to good condition showing scattered area
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,800.00
Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army revolver,  .44-40 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, wood  110Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army revolver, .44-40 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, wood
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Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army revolver, .44-40 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, wood grips, #263 in fine condition showing the majority
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
Rare Ames Model 1 box lock U.S. martial pistol  dated 1842 with pointed back area of lock, one of  o111Rare Ames Model 1 box lock U.S. martial pistol dated 1842 with pointed back area of lock, one of o
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Rare Ames Model 1 box lock U.S. martial pistol dated 1842 with pointed back area of lock, one of only 13 known to date, .54 caliber smoothbore, mar
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Cased English percussion rifle by T. Hepplestone  of Manchester, .36 cal., 30” round barrel, brown  112Cased English percussion rifle by T. Hepplestone of Manchester, .36 cal., 30” round barrel, brown
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Cased English percussion rifle by T. Hepplestone of Manchester, .36 cal., 30” round barrel, brown finish, checkered wood half stock with horn forend
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Lyle Line Throwing gun (looks like a small deck  cannon) by Heat Transfer Products (HTP Model B),  h113Lyle Line Throwing gun (looks like a small deck cannon) by Heat Transfer Products (HTP Model B), h
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Lyle Line Throwing gun (looks like a small deck cannon) by Heat Transfer Products (HTP Model B), heavy cast brass barrel approx. 34” long on heavy
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, 1st year  of production, .32-40 cal., 26” octagon barrel, 114Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, 1st year of production, .32-40 cal., 26” octagon barrel,
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Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, 1st year of production, .32-40 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, correct sights, #2362 i
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,700.00
Sig Sauer JP226 125th Anniversary Commemorative  (1860-1985) DA semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4-1/2”  115Sig Sauer JP226 125th Anniversary Commemorative (1860-1985) DA semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4-1/2”
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Sig Sauer JP226 125th Anniversary Commemorative (1860-1985) DA semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4-1/2” barrel, black finish with gold accents, carved ex
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Scarce Winchester Model 1876 saddle ring carbine  in .45 caliber remaining in good to very good  ori116Scarce Winchester Model 1876 saddle ring carbine in .45 caliber remaining in good to very good ori
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Scarce Winchester Model 1876 saddle ring carbine in .45 caliber remaining in good to very good original condition, serial number 37028. The metal s
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
Winchester Model 1873 musket in .44-40 caliber  showing stud mounting for a saber type bayonet and  117Winchester Model 1873 musket in .44-40 caliber showing stud mounting for a saber type bayonet and
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Winchester Model 1873 musket in .44-40 caliber showing stud mounting for a saber type bayonet and fully and finely period gold inlaid in ornate scr
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,750.00
Winchester Model 1892 saddle ring carbine in  .44-40 caliber with American native Indian pewter  inl118Winchester Model 1892 saddle ring carbine in .44-40 caliber with American native Indian pewter inl
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Winchester Model 1892 saddle ring carbine in .44-40 caliber with American native Indian pewter inlaid stock showing evidence of tacks which have be
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Remington New Model Navy percussion revolver, .36  cal., 7-3/8” octagon barrel, blue finish, brass  119Remington New Model Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-3/8” octagon barrel, blue finish, brass
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Remington New Model Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-3/8” octagon barrel, blue finish, brass trigger guard with silver plate, wood grips, #35
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Colt Third Model Dragoon percussion revolver, .44  cal., 7-1/2” barrel, wood grips, brass straps,  #120Colt Third Model Dragoon percussion revolver, .44 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, wood grips, brass straps, #
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Colt Third Model Dragoon percussion revolver, .44 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, wood grips, brass straps, #14293 in overall fair to good condition showing a
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00