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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Smith & Wesson Model 63 (no dash) DA revolver,  .22LR cal., 4” barrel, stainless steel, checkered  w830Smith & Wesson Model 63 (no dash) DA revolver, .22LR cal., 4” barrel, stainless steel, checkered w
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Smith & Wesson Model 63 (no dash) DA revolver, .22LR cal., 4” barrel, stainless steel, checkered wood medallion grips, #M103787 in overall fin...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Uberti Outlaw Model Single Action revolver, .44-40  cal., 5-1/2” barrel, etched engraving, nickel  f831Uberti Outlaw Model Single Action revolver, .44-40 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, etched engraving, nickel f
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Uberti Outlaw Model Single Action revolver, .44-40 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, etched engraving, nickel finish, hardwood grips, lanyard ring, #13905 in li
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Beautifully framed and matted authentic  Confederate States of America Loan of March 1864  $1,000 “E832Beautifully framed and matted authentic Confederate States of America Loan of March 1864 $1,000 “E
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Beautifully framed and matted authentic Confederate States of America Loan of March 1864 $1,000 “Equestrian Bond” No. 89, approx. 35-1/2” x 24” in
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Original framed and matted blueprint for frame of  Colt .25 semi-auto pistol, approx. 27” x 39” on  833Original framed and matted blueprint for frame of Colt .25 semi-auto pistol, approx. 27” x 39” on
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Original framed and matted blueprint for frame of Colt .25 semi-auto pistol, approx. 27” x 39” on printed draftsman paper marked in lower right hand
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Savage Model 440 O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 26”  barrels, blue finish, checkered wood stocks,  #51321 in834Savage Model 440 O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 26” barrels, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, #51321 in
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Savage Model 440 O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 26” barrels, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, #51321 in overall fine condition showing the majority of i
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Bonanza lot of misc. collectors ammo of various  makers and calibers including Smith & Wesson,  Remi835Bonanza lot of misc. collectors ammo of various makers and calibers including Smith & Wesson, Remi
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Bonanza lot of misc. collectors ammo of various makers and calibers including Smith & Wesson, Remington, Winchester, Western, etc. and in cal...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Schmidt-Rubin straight pull Model 1889 rifle,  7.5mm cal., 30-1/2” barrel, blue finish, full  length836Schmidt-Rubin straight pull Model 1889 rifle, 7.5mm cal., 30-1/2” barrel, blue finish, full length
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Schmidt-Rubin straight pull Model 1889 rifle, 7.5mm cal., 30-1/2” barrel, blue finish, full length wood stock, leather sling, #188354 in overall ve
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Russian Mosin Nagant bolt action rifle, 7.62mm  cal., 28” barrel dated 1939, blue finish, wood  stoc837Russian Mosin Nagant bolt action rifle, 7.62mm cal., 28” barrel dated 1939, blue finish, wood stoc
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Russian Mosin Nagant bolt action rifle, 7.62mm cal., 28” barrel dated 1939, blue finish, wood stock, with green woven sling and socket bayonet, #BN
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Ruger Blackhawk Single Action revolver, .357  Magnum cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered  ha838Ruger Blackhawk Single Action revolver, .357 Magnum cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered ha
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Ruger Blackhawk Single Action revolver, .357 Magnum cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered hard rubber medallion grips, #21714 in overall very
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
OPEN LOT839OPEN LOT
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OPEN LOT
Start Price : 0.00
Winchester Model 90 pump action rifle,  re-chambered to .22LR cal., 24” octagon barrel,  blue finish840Winchester Model 90 pump action rifle, re-chambered to .22LR cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish
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Winchester Model 90 pump action rifle, re-chambered to .22LR cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #136033 in overall good condition
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Colt Police Positive DA revolver, .32 Police cal.,  6” barrel, blue finish, pearl grips, #230378 in 841Colt Police Positive DA revolver, .32 Police cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, pearl grips, #230378 in
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Colt Police Positive DA revolver, .32 Police cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, pearl grips, #230378 in overall very good to fine condition showing cons
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Iver-Johnson Model 55 Target DA revolver, .22  cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered thumb rest  b842Iver-Johnson Model 55 Target DA revolver, .22 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered thumb rest b
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Iver-Johnson Model 55 Target DA revolver, .22 cal., 6” barrel, blue finish, checkered thumb rest brown plastic grips, #C27863 in overall fine condi
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
Taurus Model 82 DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 4”  barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medallion  gr843Taurus Model 82 DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medallion gr
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Taurus Model 82 DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medallion grips, #LF629839 in like new condition showing litt
Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Savage Model 23D bolt action magazine rifle, .22  Hornet cal., 24-1/2” barrel, blue finish,  checker844Savage Model 23D bolt action magazine rifle, .22 Hornet cal., 24-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checker
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Savage Model 23D bolt action magazine rifle, .22 Hornet cal., 24-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stock, #202395 in overall very good to ne
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Lot of 15 misc. belt buckles in a deep riker case  including brass cast Winchester buckle, Coca Cola845Lot of 15 misc. belt buckles in a deep riker case including brass cast Winchester buckle, Coca Cola
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Lot of 15 misc. belt buckles in a deep riker case including brass cast Winchester buckle, Coca Cola buckles, S&W, Harley Davidson, Remington ,...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
U.S. Grant Peace medal with necklace of colored  Russian trade beads; medal is well-worn, beads are 846U.S. Grant Peace medal with necklace of colored Russian trade beads; medal is well-worn, beads are
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U.S. Grant Peace medal with necklace of colored Russian trade beads; medal is well-worn, beads are overall good. Est.: $400-$800.
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
Colt Detective Special DA revolver, .38 Special  cal., 2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood  grips847Colt Detective Special DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips
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Colt Detective Special DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #SH 3867 in overall excellent condition showing
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Custom Mauser bolt action rifle, .308 cal., 22”  round Remington floating barrel, blue finish,  cust848Custom Mauser bolt action rifle, .308 cal., 22” round Remington floating barrel, blue finish, cust
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Custom Mauser bolt action rifle, .308 cal., 22” round Remington floating barrel, blue finish, custom wood stock with hard rubber butt pad, #NVSN in
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
British Enfield No. 4 MK I bolt action rifle, .303  British cal., 25” barrel, military finish, wood 849British Enfield No. 4 MK I bolt action rifle, .303 British cal., 25” barrel, military finish, wood
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British Enfield No. 4 MK I bolt action rifle, .303 British cal., 25” barrel, military finish, wood stock, tan woven sling, #A44831, receiver dated
Sold to floor for 300.00