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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Liege Over/Under Side Lock Shotgun, cal. 12 gauge,  Serial #29599.  The shotgun is in overall very  730 - Liege Over/Under Side Lock Shotgun, cal. 12 gauge, Serial #29599. The shotgun is in overall very
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Liege Over/Under Side Lock Shotgun, cal. 12 gauge, Serial #29599. The shotgun is in overall very good to nearly fine condition with 27 ½” bl...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 94AE Limited Series 1 of 75 lever  action SRC, .44-40 Win cal., 24” octagon barrel,731 - Winchester Model 94AE Limited Series 1 of 75 lever action SRC, .44-40 Win cal., 24” octagon barrel,
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Winchester Model 94AE Limited Series 1 of 75 lever action SRC, .44-40 Win cal., 24” octagon barrel, mat black and case hardened finish, deluxe chec
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Colt Python revolver, cal. .357 Magnum, Serial  #KT6609.  The pistol is in overall very good to  fin732 - Colt Python revolver, cal. .357 Magnum, Serial #KT6609. The pistol is in overall very good to fin
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Colt Python revolver, cal. .357 Magnum, Serial #KT6609. The pistol is in overall very good to fine condition with a 6" barrel. The pistol ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to rbjamo for (2,500.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,975.00
 
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30 CT. plus black opal doublet in 14K gold  mounting with accenting diamonds. The opal shows  pinpoi733 - 30 CT. plus black opal doublet in 14K gold mounting with accenting diamonds. The opal shows pinpoi
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30 CT. plus black opal doublet in 14K gold mounting with accenting diamonds. The opal shows pinpoint fire and is very lively and an older piece whi
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Interesting English mid-19th century large bore  carbine probably made for boar hunting showing  ver734 - Interesting English mid-19th century large bore carbine probably made for boar hunting showing ver
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Interesting English mid-19th century large bore carbine probably made for boar hunting showing very small back action lock with convertible hammer
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Suhl Germany pre-war O/U 12 gauge shotgun marketed  under the trade name “Mercer” with high grade  G735 - Suhl Germany pre-war O/U 12 gauge shotgun marketed under the trade name “Mercer” with high grade G
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Suhl Germany pre-war O/U 12 gauge shotgun marketed under the trade name “Mercer” with high grade German engraving and gold inlaid name and bird on
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Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,200.00) = 3,200.00
 
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Model 1877 U.S. Trapdoor Springfield Carbine,  .45-70 cal., 22” barrel, blue and case hardened  fini736 - Model 1877 U.S. Trapdoor Springfield Carbine, .45-70 cal., 22” barrel, blue and case hardened fini
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Model 1877 U.S. Trapdoor Springfield Carbine, .45-70 cal., 22” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stock, #75295 in overall very good + con
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Belgian-made Browning Pigeon Grade Trap O/U  shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” ventilated rib barrels,  full ch737 - Belgian-made Browning Pigeon Grade Trap O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” ventilated rib barrels, full ch
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Belgian-made Browning Pigeon Grade Trap O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” ventilated rib barrels, full choked (both), engraved receiver, single gold trigg
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall special order  single shot rifle, .32-40 cal., 28” half  round/half 738 - Winchester Model 1885 High Wall special order single shot rifle, .32-40 cal., 28” half round/half
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall special order single shot rifle, .32-40 cal., 28” half round/half octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wo
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Commercial DA revolver,  .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered  739 - Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Commercial DA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered
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Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Commercial DA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medallion grips, lanyard ring, #181629 ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action SRC., .44  W.C.F., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks,  #217266740 - Winchester Model 1892 lever action SRC., .44 W.C.F., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #217266
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action SRC., .44 W.C.F., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #217266 in overall good to very good condition showing a
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Parker Bros. “C” Grade Single Barrel Trap shotgun,  12 gauge, 32” ventilated rib barrel, blue and  c741 - Parker Bros. “C” Grade Single Barrel Trap shotgun, 12 gauge, 32” ventilated rib barrel, blue and c
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Parker Bros. “C” Grade Single Barrel Trap shotgun, 12 gauge, 32” ventilated rib barrel, blue and case hardened finish, single trigger, checkered wo
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Ithaca Model 4E shotgun, 12 gauge, 32” ventilated  rib barrel, single trigger, custom deluxe wood  s742 - Ithaca Model 4E shotgun, 12 gauge, 32” ventilated rib barrel, single trigger, custom deluxe wood s
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Ithaca Model 4E shotgun, 12 gauge, 32” ventilated rib barrel, single trigger, custom deluxe wood stocks, #401139 in overall very good condition sho
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Colt Model 1861 Navy percussion revolver, .36  cal., 7-1/2” round barrel, blue and case hardened  fi743 - Colt Model 1861 Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” round barrel, blue and case hardened fi
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Colt Model 1861 Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” round barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, brass straps, #15360 in overall
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Merkel Pre-War O/U shotgun, cal. 20 gauge, Serial  #3982.  The shotgun is in overall very good to  n744 - Merkel Pre-War O/U shotgun, cal. 20 gauge, Serial #3982. The shotgun is in overall very good to n
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Merkel Pre-War O/U shotgun, cal. 20 gauge, Serial #3982. The shotgun is in overall very good to nearly fine condition, with 28” blued barrels, mar
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Winchester Model 1895 lever action takedown rifle,  .30-Gov’t 06 cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish745 - Winchester Model 1895 lever action takedown rifle, .30-Gov’t 06 cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish
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Winchester Model 1895 lever action takedown rifle, .30-Gov’t 06 cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #84728; receiver mounted Lyman ad
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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U.S. Whitney “Mississippi” percussion rifle, .54  cal., 33” barrel, full wood stock, brass mounts  w746 - U.S. Whitney “Mississippi” percussion rifle, .54 cal., 33” barrel, full wood stock, brass mounts w
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U.S. Whitney “Mississippi” percussion rifle, .54 cal., 33” barrel, full wood stock, brass mounts with brass patchbox, brass tipped ramrod, lockplat
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Classic Winchester Model 1887 lever action  shotgun, 10 gauge, barrel reduced to 24”, heavy  dark pa747 - Classic Winchester Model 1887 lever action shotgun, 10 gauge, barrel reduced to 24”, heavy dark pa
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Classic Winchester Model 1887 lever action shotgun, 10 gauge, barrel reduced to 24”, heavy dark patina on metal surfaces and heavily weather worn w
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, .30  W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood  s748 - Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, .30 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood s
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Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, .30 W.C.F. cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #840230 in overall very good condition sho
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Colt Woodsman semi-auto target pistol, .22LR cal.,  6-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips749 - Colt Woodsman semi-auto target pistol, .22LR cal., 6-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips
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Colt Woodsman semi-auto target pistol, .22LR cal., 6-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #157798 (factory overstrike on 2nd 7) in overal
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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