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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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Double action pinfire revolver marked “E.  Lefaucheux,  Brevet” engraved on the frame,  checkered wo461 - Double action pinfire revolver marked “E. Lefaucheux, Brevet” engraved on the frame, checkered wo
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Double action pinfire revolver marked “E. Lefaucheux, Brevet” engraved on the frame, checkered wood grips, serial number 7058 stamped on left side
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Brun Latrige prototype palm pistol with period  casing showing bright metal finish with fire blued  462 - Brun Latrige prototype palm pistol with period casing showing bright metal finish with fire blued
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Brun Latrige prototype palm pistol with period casing showing bright metal finish with fire blued spring in approximately 5 mm palm squeezer calibe
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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U.S. Model 1842 martial issue single shot  percussion pistol in .54 caliber by H. Aston and  dated 1463 - U.S. Model 1842 martial issue single shot percussion pistol in .54 caliber by H. Aston and dated 1
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U.S. Model 1842 martial issue single shot percussion pistol in .54 caliber by H. Aston and dated 1847 in original good to very good condition. The
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Smith and Wesson Model 17 revolver, cal. .22 LR,  Serial # K346083. The pistol is in overall very  g464 - Smith and Wesson Model 17 revolver, cal. .22 LR, Serial # K346083. The pistol is in overall very g
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Smith and Wesson Model 17 revolver, cal. .22 LR, Serial # K346083. The pistol is in overall very good to near fine condition. The pistols retains
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Classic half stocked plains rifle, .41 cal., 36”  heavy octagon barrel signed “L. Biddle”, double  s465 - Classic half stocked plains rifle, .41 cal., 36” heavy octagon barrel signed “L. Biddle”, double s
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Classic half stocked plains rifle, .41 cal., 36” heavy octagon barrel signed “L. Biddle”, double set triggers working at time of description, tiger
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Spanish decorative cannon on wood carriage circa  1940s-60s, approx. 35” overall x 16” wide x 11” in466 - Spanish decorative cannon on wood carriage circa 1940s-60s, approx. 35” overall x 16” wide x 11” in
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Spanish decorative cannon on wood carriage circa 1940s-60s, approx. 35” overall x 16” wide x 11” in height, brass constructed barrel, heavy patina;
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Russian Nagant DA revolver, 7.62mm cal., 4-1/2”  barrel, blue finish, Cyrillic writing on left side 467 - Russian Nagant DA revolver, 7.62mm cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, Cyrillic writing on left side
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Russian Nagant DA revolver, 7.62mm cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, Cyrillic writing on left side of frame with 1899 date, checkered wood grips, l
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Webley Mark I DA top break revolver, .455 cal., 4”  barrel, military finish, checkered black hard  r468 - Webley Mark I DA top break revolver, .455 cal., 4” barrel, military finish, checkered black hard r
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Webley Mark I DA top break revolver, .455 cal., 4” barrel, military finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, “N” stamped behind hammer indicates
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Remington-Smoot New Model No. 3 revolver,  saw-handle style, .38 cal., 3-3/4” octagon barrel,  nicke469 - Remington-Smoot New Model No. 3 revolver, saw-handle style, .38 cal., 3-3/4” octagon barrel, nicke
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Remington-Smoot New Model No. 3 revolver, saw-handle style, .38 cal., 3-3/4” octagon barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #NVS
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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United States Property marked Colt Model 1917 DA  revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, military blue  470 - United States Property marked Colt Model 1917 DA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, military blue
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United States Property marked Colt Model 1917 DA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, military blue finish, wood grips, lanyard ring, #27834 in overa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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