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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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Turn-of-the-century carved patriotic wood and  glass table with wooden rollers, approx. 28” long  x 711 - Turn-of-the-century carved patriotic wood and glass table with wooden rollers, approx. 28” long x
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Turn-of-the-century carved patriotic wood and glass table with wooden rollers, approx. 28” long x 19” wide x 23” in height displaying magnificent s
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Beautiful Navajo storm pattern tightly woven  tapestry, approx. 50” x 34” in minty condition;  class712 - Beautiful Navajo storm pattern tightly woven tapestry, approx. 50” x 34” in minty condition; class
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Beautiful Navajo storm pattern tightly woven tapestry, approx. 50” x 34” in minty condition; classic brown, tan, cream, white and black colors, app
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Colt 1860 Army revolver, .44 caliber percussion  U.S. martially marked and inspected, serial number 713 - Colt 1860 Army revolver, .44 caliber percussion U.S. martially marked and inspected, serial number
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Colt 1860 Army revolver, .44 caliber percussion U.S. martially marked and inspected, serial number 46074. The metal surfaces show a gray to brown p
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Elliptical barrel blunderbuss pistol circa early  19th century with iron barrel and mounts probably 714 - Elliptical barrel blunderbuss pistol circa early 19th century with iron barrel and mounts probably
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Elliptical barrel blunderbuss pistol circa early 19th century with iron barrel and mounts probably French but unmarked. The pistol measures 13 ...
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Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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French style cannon barrel brass semi-blunderbuss  pistol circa early 19th century with Empire style715 - French style cannon barrel brass semi-blunderbuss pistol circa early 19th century with Empire style
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French style cannon barrel brass semi-blunderbuss pistol circa early 19th century with Empire style square butt. The pistol measures 9” overall with
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle in .38-40  caliber with 24” octagon barrel, full magazine, 716 - Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle in .38-40 caliber with 24” octagon barrel, full magazine,
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle in .38-40 caliber with 24” octagon barrel, full magazine, rifle butt manufactured about 1894, serial number
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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U.S. Model 1903 bolt action rifle by Rock Island  Arsenal, .30-06 cal., 24” H.S. barrel dated 12-44,717 - U.S. Model 1903 bolt action rifle by Rock Island Arsenal, .30-06 cal., 24” H.S. barrel dated 12-44,
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U.S. Model 1903 bolt action rifle by Rock Island Arsenal, .30-06 cal., 24” H.S. barrel dated 12-44, wood stock, leather sling with R.I.A. bayonet d
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
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Rare Martial Irish Constabulary percussion pistol,  .65 caliber smoothbore, 4-1/2” round barrel with718 - Rare Martial Irish Constabulary percussion pistol, .65 caliber smoothbore, 4-1/2” round barrel with
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Rare Martial Irish Constabulary percussion pistol, .65 caliber smoothbore, 4-1/2” round barrel with swivel ramrod, wood grip, marked “Tower 1853” on
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Colt 1849 Pocket Model in .31 caliber percussion  with 4” barrel remaining in near fine original  co719 - Colt 1849 Pocket Model in .31 caliber percussion with 4” barrel remaining in near fine original co
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Colt 1849 Pocket Model in .31 caliber percussion with 4” barrel remaining in near fine original condition, serial number 271198. This Colt shows a
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Ames Artillery sword with probably Confederate  made leather scabbard in good condition showing  un-720 - Ames Artillery sword with probably Confederate made leather scabbard in good condition showing un-
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Ames Artillery sword with probably Confederate made leather scabbard in good condition showing un-cleaned patina on the brass hilt. There are some
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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