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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H&R Hunter Model DA revolver, .22 cal., 10” round  barrel, blue finish, extended checkered wood  gri471 - H&R Hunter Model DA revolver, .22 cal., 10” round barrel, blue finish, extended checkered wood gri
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H&R Hunter Model DA revolver, .22 cal., 10” round barrel, blue finish, extended checkered wood grips, #122184 in minty condition showing littl...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Hi-Standard Model H-D Military semi-auto pistol,  .22LR cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered 472 - Hi-Standard Model H-D Military semi-auto pistol, .22LR cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered
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Hi-Standard Model H-D Military semi-auto pistol, .22LR cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #178239 in overall fine condition sh
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Remington New Model Police conversion to .38RF  cal., 5-1/2” barrel, nickel plated finish,  varnishe473 - Remington New Model Police conversion to .38RF cal., 5-1/2” barrel, nickel plated finish, varnishe
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Remington New Model Police conversion to .38RF cal., 5-1/2” barrel, nickel plated finish, varnished wood grips, #14600. The revolver remains in fin
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Antique coach-size flintlock blunderbuss signed  “H. Nock, London” with bell mouth brass cannon  sty474 - Antique coach-size flintlock blunderbuss signed “H. Nock, London” with bell mouth brass cannon sty
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Antique coach-size flintlock blunderbuss signed “H. Nock, London” with bell mouth brass cannon style barrel, in overall very good original conditio
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Estimate : 2,300.00 - 3,300.00
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Double action pinfire revolver with unusually long  cylinder and barrel, silver inlaid with ivory  g475 - Double action pinfire revolver with unusually long cylinder and barrel, silver inlaid with ivory g
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Double action pinfire revolver with unusually long cylinder and barrel, silver inlaid with ivory grips and no visible makers name or proofs. The re
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Howard open face watch, 23 jewel, 14KT gold, fine  condition and working at time of description.    476 - Howard open face watch, 23 jewel, 14KT gold, fine condition and working at time of description.
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Howard open face watch, 23 jewel, 14KT gold, fine condition and working at time of description. Est.: $500-$1,000.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Smith & Wesson United States Property marked   Model 1917 DA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel,  blu477 - Smith & Wesson United States Property marked Model 1917 DA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blu
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Smith & Wesson United States Property marked Model 1917 DA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood grips, lanyard ring, #18817 i...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Colt Official Police DA revolver, .38 cal., 4”  barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medallion  grips478 - Colt Official Police DA revolver, .38 cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medallion grips
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Colt Official Police DA revolver, .38 cal., 4” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood medallion grips, #590825 with added grip adapter, in overall ver
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
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German Mauser P-38 DA semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal.,  5” barrel, military blue finish, byf 44 dated,  m479 - German Mauser P-38 DA semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 5” barrel, military blue finish, byf 44 dated, m
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German Mauser P-38 DA semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 5” barrel, military blue finish, byf 44 dated, mottled brown ribbed plastic grips, #2630q in over
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
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German Luger semi-auto pistol by Erfurt Royal  Arsenal dated 1913 on top of frame, post-war sear  sa480 - German Luger semi-auto pistol by Erfurt Royal Arsenal dated 1913 on top of frame, post-war sear sa
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German Luger semi-auto pistol by Erfurt Royal Arsenal dated 1913 on top of frame, post-war sear safety police rework, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, blue fin
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,350.00) = 1,350.00
 
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United States Property marked Remington Rand Model  1911-A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel,  481 - United States Property marked Remington Rand Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel,
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United States Property marked Remington Rand Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, military finish, checkered plastic Keyes fiber br
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Colt SAA 2nd Generation transition to 3rd  Generation revolver, .357 Magnum cal., 5-1/2”  barrel, bl482 - Colt SAA 2nd Generation transition to 3rd Generation revolver, .357 Magnum cal., 5-1/2” barrel, bl
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Colt SAA 2nd Generation transition to 3rd Generation revolver, .357 Magnum cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, thick stag grips, #6
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Gothic pole arm with elaborate forged iron head  showing multiple spikes and measuring  approximatel483 - Gothic pole arm with elaborate forged iron head showing multiple spikes and measuring approximatel
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Gothic pole arm with elaborate forged iron head showing multiple spikes and measuring approximately 18 ¼” from the tip to the end of the mou...
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Relic condition Celtic spearhead from Europe circa  600 A.D. to 800 A.D. measuring approximately 15 484 - Relic condition Celtic spearhead from Europe circa 600 A.D. to 800 A.D. measuring approximately 15
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Relic condition Celtic spearhead from Europe circa 600 A.D. to 800 A.D. measuring approximately 15 ¼” in length. Authentic and from a well-kn...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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Remington Vest Pocket Pistol (Saw Handle  Derringer), .30 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, old re-blue  finish, 485 - Remington Vest Pocket Pistol (Saw Handle Derringer), .30 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, old re-blue finish,
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Remington Vest Pocket Pistol (Saw Handle Derringer), .30 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, old re-blue finish, wood grips, #2 in overall good condition showing
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Remington-Elliot “Pepperbox” Derringer, .22 cal.,  5 shot 3” barrels, blue finish, wood grips, #6927486 - Remington-Elliot “Pepperbox” Derringer, .22 cal., 5 shot 3” barrels, blue finish, wood grips, #6927
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Remington-Elliot “Pepperbox” Derringer, .22 cal., 5 shot 3” barrels, blue finish, wood grips, #6927 in overall very good condition showing an even
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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High quality and unusual two tone pinfire revolver  in original to the period French style case circ487 - High quality and unusual two tone pinfire revolver in original to the period French style case circ
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High quality and unusual two tone pinfire revolver in original to the period French style case circa 1860s to 1870s. The unmarked double action rev
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Double action pinfire revolver marked “Dumonthier”  and is approximately 7.5 mm with nickel plated  488 - Double action pinfire revolver marked “Dumonthier” and is approximately 7.5 mm with nickel plated
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Double action pinfire revolver marked “Dumonthier” and is approximately 7.5 mm with nickel plated finish, burl Walnut grips, serial number 2357 in
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Mariette Brevette four shot of pepper box revolver  in good condition showing engraved frame and  bl489 - Mariette Brevette four shot of pepper box revolver in good condition showing engraved frame and bl
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Mariette Brevette four shot of pepper box revolver in good condition showing engraved frame and blacken hardwood grips, serial numbered 1537 on the
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Estimate : 650.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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French Gaulois No. 1, 8mm palm squeezer caliber  pistol with blued and case hardened finish in  orig490 - French Gaulois No. 1, 8mm palm squeezer caliber pistol with blued and case hardened finish in orig
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French Gaulois No. 1, 8mm palm squeezer caliber pistol with blued and case hardened finish in original purse holster. This pistol remains in origin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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