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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Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .32  W.C.F. smooth bore cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue  fi631 - Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .32 W.C.F. smooth bore cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue fi
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .32 W.C.F. smooth bore cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #295916B In overall very good
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Important Griffin & Howe rifle with a Mauser  action in .300 H & H caliber, 26-1/2” barrel,  Lyman r632 - Important Griffin & Howe rifle with a Mauser action in .300 H & H caliber, 26-1/2” barrel, Lyman r
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Important Griffin & Howe rifle with a Mauser action in .300 H & H caliber, 26-1/2” barrel, Lyman receiver mounted adjustable sight, G&...
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Estimate : 27,500.00 - 55,000.00
Sold to floor for (26,000.00) = 26,000.00
 
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One fine quality retro bracelet made in 18k yellow  gold dated circa 1940 set with 28mm x 23mm fine 633 - One fine quality retro bracelet made in 18k yellow gold dated circa 1940 set with 28mm x 23mm fine
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One fine quality retro bracelet made in 18k yellow gold dated circa 1940 set with 28mm x 23mm fine qualty natural Jadeite untreated. Est.: $7,500
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Smith & Wesson Second Model American single action  frontier revolver in .44 S&W caliber with  origi634 - Smith & Wesson Second Model American single action frontier revolver in .44 S&W caliber with origi
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Smith & Wesson Second Model American single action frontier revolver in .44 S&W caliber with original blue finish and factory cut for a s...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Early Colt Baby Dragoon in .31 caliber percussion  with 4” barrel remaining in good to very good  or635 - Early Colt Baby Dragoon in .31 caliber percussion with 4” barrel remaining in good to very good or
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Early Colt Baby Dragoon in .31 caliber percussion with 4” barrel remaining in good to very good original condition showing considerable original In
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,600.00) = 4,600.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel,  blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard  rubbe636 - Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubbe
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #265024 in overall very good condition s
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Early Winchester Model 1894 takedown lever action  rifle, desirable .38-55 cal., 26” octagon barrel,637 - Early Winchester Model 1894 takedown lever action rifle, desirable .38-55 cal., 26” octagon barrel,
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Early Winchester Model 1894 takedown lever action rifle, desirable .38-55 cal., 26” octagon barrel, half magazine, Lyman adjustable tang sight, blue
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Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,300.00) = 3,300.00
 
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Deluxe engraved in New York style .22 caliber  single action spur trigger revolver marked  “Smith’s 638 - Deluxe engraved in New York style .22 caliber single action spur trigger revolver marked “Smith’s
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Deluxe engraved in New York style .22 caliber single action spur trigger revolver marked “Smith’s patent April 15, 1873 No. 22” on the top of the f
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Merwin and Hulbert patent frontier revolver by  Hopkins and Allen in .44-40 caliber, fully and  fine639 - Merwin and Hulbert patent frontier revolver by Hopkins and Allen in .44-40 caliber, fully and fine
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Merwin and Hulbert patent frontier revolver by Hopkins and Allen in .44-40 caliber, fully and finely engraved with panel scene of stag and fitted w
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Westley Richards double rifle with Anson- Deeley  box lock action in .450-400 Express caliber for 3”640 - Westley Richards double rifle with Anson- Deeley box lock action in .450-400 Express caliber for 3”
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Westley Richards double rifle with Anson- Deeley box lock action in .450-400 Express caliber for 3” shell serial number 08812 on the tang and barre
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Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,500.00) = 10,500.00
 
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1860 Iron Frame Henry rifle, serial number 101.  The Iron frame shows the rear sight dove tail  plug641 - 1860 Iron Frame Henry rifle, serial number 101. The Iron frame shows the rear sight dove tail plug
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1860 Iron Frame Henry rifle, serial number 101. The Iron frame shows the rear sight dove tail plugged with some cleaning and browning applied long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60,000.00 - 120,000.00
Sold to floor for (57,500.00) = 57,500.00
 
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Smith & Wesson 2nd model American .44 caliber  single action revolver with 8” barrel showing  origin642 - Smith & Wesson 2nd model American .44 caliber single action revolver with 8” barrel showing origin
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Smith & Wesson 2nd model American .44 caliber single action revolver with 8” barrel showing original to the period deluxe New York scroll eng...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Remington Model 1858 New Model .44 caliber  percussion revolver period script inscribed “Capt.  Jame643 - Remington Model 1858 New Model .44 caliber percussion revolver period script inscribed “Capt. Jame
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Remington Model 1858 New Model .44 caliber percussion revolver period script inscribed “Capt. James Starr, 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry” on the back st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,600.00) = 3,600.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, .31  cal., 5” octagon barrel, custom engraved and  multi644 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, .31 cal., 5” octagon barrel, custom engraved and multi
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver, .31 cal., 5” octagon barrel, custom engraved and multi-color gold decorated with old ivory grips, #2382
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Custom Winchester Model ’92 lever action short  rifle, .38 Special/.357 Magnum cal., 20” barrel,  bl645 - Custom Winchester Model ’92 lever action short rifle, .38 Special/.357 Magnum cal., 20” barrel, bl
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Custom Winchester Model ’92 lever action short rifle, .38 Special/.357 Magnum cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #363141 in overall very g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Pair of large bore percussion pistols signed  “Patrick” on the locks and “Liverpool” on the  barrels646 - Pair of large bore percussion pistols signed “Patrick” on the locks and “Liverpool” on the barrels
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Pair of large bore percussion pistols signed “Patrick” on the locks and “Liverpool” on the barrels in English style case. The pistols measure 11” o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Unusual elliptical barrel blunderbuss with top  mounted spring bayonet signed “Harcourt” on the  loc647 - Unusual elliptical barrel blunderbuss with top mounted spring bayonet signed “Harcourt” on the loc
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Unusual elliptical barrel blunderbuss with top mounted spring bayonet signed “Harcourt” on the lock with British proofs. The carbine measures 31” o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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French musket by St. Etienne Arsenal now  identified as U.S. model 1795 with U.S. surcharge  or mark648 - French musket by St. Etienne Arsenal now identified as U.S. model 1795 with U.S. surcharge or mark
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French musket by St. Etienne Arsenal now identified as U.S. model 1795 with U.S. surcharge or markings at the rear of lock and .69 caliber smoothbo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Rolex 18Kt gold President with double quick set,  block face, concealed clasp, #L904434 with  origin649 - Rolex 18Kt gold President with double quick set, block face, concealed clasp, #L904434 with origin
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Rolex 18Kt gold President with double quick set, block face, concealed clasp, #L904434 with original warranty, box, tag, writing pad and cardboard
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,250.00) = 9,250.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .476 cal., 7-1/2” London  addressed barrel, high tapered front sight, blue  and c650 - Colt SAA revolver, .476 cal., 7-1/2” London addressed barrel, high tapered front sight, blue and c
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Colt SAA revolver, .476 cal., 7-1/2” London addressed barrel, high tapered front sight, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, lanyard ring, #1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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