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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Remington-Beals Army Model percussion revolver,  .44 cal., 8” barrel, wood grips, #1144 in overall  121 - Remington-Beals Army Model percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8” barrel, wood grips, #1144 in overall
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Remington-Beals Army Model percussion revolver, .44 cal., 8” barrel, wood grips, #1144 in overall very good condition with very scarce martial insp
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Nazi era Luftwaffe presentation sword in near mint  condition with fancy blued and etched blade  rea122 - Nazi era Luftwaffe presentation sword in near mint condition with fancy blued and etched blade rea
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Nazi era Luftwaffe presentation sword in near mint condition with fancy blued and etched blade reading “Der Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe, Hermann
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Adams patent double action revolver in .44 caliber  percussion cased with accessories showing A.F.  123 - Adams patent double action revolver in .44 caliber percussion cased with accessories showing A.F.
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Adams patent double action revolver in .44 caliber percussion cased with accessories showing A.F. Initials and crown proof indicating manufacture by
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,550.00) = 2,550.00
 
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Exceptional and high quality Flobert style target  pistol signed “F.P. Le Page, Moutier & Faure A’  124 - Exceptional and high quality Flobert style target pistol signed “F.P. Le Page, Moutier & Faure A’
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Exceptional and high quality Flobert style target pistol signed “F.P. Le Page, Moutier & Faure A’ Paris” in engraved script on the barrel with...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Delvigne marked double barrel pin fire Derringer  or pocket pistol in approximately 7.65 mm pin fire125 - Delvigne marked double barrel pin fire Derringer or pocket pistol in approximately 7.65 mm pin fire
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Delvigne marked double barrel pin fire Derringer or pocket pistol in approximately 7.65 mm pin fire caliber with side-by-side mounted barrels, blued
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,650.00) = 2,650.00
 
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Early 19th century three branch D guard  officer’s  sword of French origin made for U.S. market  sho126 - Early 19th century three branch D guard officer’s sword of French origin made for U.S. market sho
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Early 19th century three branch D guard officer’s sword of French origin made for U.S. market showing bright blue and gilt blade with American Eag
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Very unusual and high quality English made for  Continental market hunting sword roll die stamped  b127 - Very unusual and high quality English made for Continental market hunting sword roll die stamped b
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Very unusual and high quality English made for Continental market hunting sword roll die stamped by maker “Joseph Rodgers & Sons, 6 Norfolk St...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Cased double action percussion revolver with Adams  patent markings and A.F. proof probably  indicat128 - Cased double action percussion revolver with Adams patent markings and A.F. proof probably indicat
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Cased double action percussion revolver with Adams patent markings and A.F. proof probably indicating manufacture by August Francotte of Liege. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Harpers Ferry Model 1841 Mississippi rifle in .54  caliber with folding long-range style rear sight 129 - Harpers Ferry Model 1841 Mississippi rifle in .54 caliber with folding long-range style rear sight
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Harpers Ferry Model 1841 Mississippi rifle in .54 caliber with folding long-range style rear sight and mounts for saber bayonet remaining in very g
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Early Winchester Factory two-sided Advertising  metal sign and bracket mount, approx. 43” overall  i130 - Early Winchester Factory two-sided Advertising metal sign and bracket mount, approx. 43” overall i
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Early Winchester Factory two-sided Advertising metal sign and bracket mount, approx. 43” overall in length in design of lever action rifle with sta
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Colt U.S. Cavalry Model SAA revolver, Ainsworth  inspected, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, wood grips,  #1131 - Colt U.S. Cavalry Model SAA revolver, Ainsworth inspected, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, wood grips, #1
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Colt U.S. Cavalry Model SAA revolver, Ainsworth inspected, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, wood grips, #11722 in overall very good condition showing an ev
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Cased Belgian double rifle, Francotte-style  action, 6.5mm cal., 26” barrels marked “Raick  Freres” 132 - Cased Belgian double rifle, Francotte-style action, 6.5mm cal., 26” barrels marked “Raick Freres”
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Cased Belgian double rifle, Francotte-style action, 6.5mm cal., 26” barrels marked “Raick Freres” and “Liege, Belgium” with 4 stage flip-up rear si
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,900.00) = 4,900.00
 
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One custom crafted Emerald ring containing an  octagonal step cut emerald (wt approx 2ct) of  exquis133 - One custom crafted Emerald ring containing an octagonal step cut emerald (wt approx 2ct) of exquis
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One custom crafted Emerald ring containing an octagonal step cut emerald (wt approx 2ct) of exquisite grass green color and surrounded by custom cu
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Rare and desirable Pedersen device with magazine,  produced for the Model 1903 Mark I bolt action  r134 - Rare and desirable Pedersen device with magazine, produced for the Model 1903 Mark I bolt action r
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Rare and desirable Pedersen device with magazine, produced for the Model 1903 Mark I bolt action rifle that allowed the gun to use this semi-auto b
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Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Early Colt Government Model semi-auto pistol, .45  cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood  gri135 - Early Colt Government Model semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood gri
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Early Colt Government Model semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #C115289 in excellent condition showing littl
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Virginia Manufactory  2nd model flintlock rifle  dated 1820 on rear of lock in .50 caliber, full  st136 - Virginia Manufactory 2nd model flintlock rifle dated 1820 on rear of lock in .50 caliber, full st
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Virginia Manufactory 2nd model flintlock rifle dated 1820 on rear of lock in .50 caliber, full stocked with brass mounts showing “VIRGINIA” stampe
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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W & C Scott & Son Premier Grade SxS Patent Triplex  Lever Grip hammerless shotgun, 10 gauge, 30”  da137 - W & C Scott & Son Premier Grade SxS Patent Triplex Lever Grip hammerless shotgun, 10 gauge, 30” da
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W & C Scott & Son Premier Grade SxS Patent Triplex Lever Grip hammerless shotgun, 10 gauge, 30” damascus patterned blued barrels with fine...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Lefaucheux Brevette single action pinfire pistol  carbine with detachable shoulder stock in  approxi138 - Lefaucheux Brevette single action pinfire pistol carbine with detachable shoulder stock in approxi
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Lefaucheux Brevette single action pinfire pistol carbine with detachable shoulder stock in approximately 11 mm showing 21 ½” barrel and 38 &#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Scarce and desirable Winchester Model 1895  flatside lever action rifle, .40-72 W.C.F. cal.,  26” oc139 - Scarce and desirable Winchester Model 1895 flatside lever action rifle, .40-72 W.C.F. cal., 26” oc
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Scarce and desirable Winchester Model 1895 flatside lever action rifle, .40-72 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #3826 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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Fine quality 14K white gold custom man’s designer  ring set with 1 ½ CT round solitaire Tanzanite  s140 - Fine quality 14K white gold custom man’s designer ring set with 1 ½ CT round solitaire Tanzanite s
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Fine quality 14K white gold custom man’s designer ring set with 1 ½ CT round solitaire Tanzanite surrounded by approximately 2 CT round and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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