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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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Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2”  barrel, high polish early blue finish, checkered  ha870 - Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2” barrel, high polish early blue finish, checkered ha
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Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2” barrel, high polish early blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #54913 in overall very good cond
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue spur trigger  revolver, .22 cal., 3-1/4” barrel, re-nickeled  finis871 - Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue spur trigger revolver, .22 cal., 3-1/4” barrel, re-nickeled finis
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Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue spur trigger revolver, .22 cal., 3-1/4” barrel, re-nickeled finish, rosewood grips, #120993 in overall good ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Colt Frontier Scout Buntline ’62 Single Action  revolver, .22LR cal., 9-1/2” barrel, appears to  hav872 - Colt Frontier Scout Buntline ’62 Single Action revolver, .22LR cal., 9-1/2” barrel, appears to hav
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Colt Frontier Scout Buntline ’62 Single Action revolver, .22LR cal., 9-1/2” barrel, appears to have been expertly re-finished, checkered black plas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Beretta Tomcat Model DA pocket semi-auto pistol,  .32 cal., 2-3/8” barrel, satin finish, checkered  873 - Beretta Tomcat Model DA pocket semi-auto pistol, .32 cal., 2-3/8” barrel, satin finish, checkered
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Beretta Tomcat Model DA pocket semi-auto pistol, .32 cal., 2-3/8” barrel, satin finish, checkered black plastic grips, #DAA260420 with extra magazi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Ruger Single-Six revolver, cal. .22, Serial  #467420.  The pistol is in overall very good  condition874 - Ruger Single-Six revolver, cal. .22, Serial #467420. The pistol is in overall very good condition
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Ruger Single-Six revolver, cal. .22, Serial #467420. The pistol is in overall very good condition with nearly all of its blued finish and a 4 5/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2”  barrel, considerable original blue finish on frame  875 - Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2” barrel, considerable original blue finish on frame
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Colt Model 1908 semi-auto pistol, .25 cal., 2” barrel, considerable original blue finish on frame with traces of blue on slide mixed with grey pati
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Lot of 23 misc. percussion cap tins, various  makers, periods and conditions including Eley  Bros., 876 - Lot of 23 misc. percussion cap tins, various makers, periods and conditions including Eley Bros.,
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Lot of 23 misc. percussion cap tins, various makers, periods and conditions including Eley Bros., Hicks’, J. Goldmark’s, U.M.C., Remington-U.M.C.,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to trb52 for (145.00 + 27.55BP) = 172.55
 
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Lot of 3 collector factory cardboard boxes for  Colt handguns including a brown box for a Colt  Pock877 - Lot of 3 collector factory cardboard boxes for Colt handguns including a brown box for a Colt Pock
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Lot of 3 collector factory cardboard boxes for Colt handguns including a brown box for a Colt Pocket semi-auto Model 1903 pistol with cleaning rod,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Lot of 5 misc. small cannons as decorators;  pre-war to 1960s, different styles; one conceals a  lig878 - Lot of 5 misc. small cannons as decorators; pre-war to 1960s, different styles; one conceals a lig
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Lot of 5 misc. small cannons as decorators; pre-war to 1960s, different styles; one conceals a lighter. Est.: $150-$300.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Japanese Arisaka Type 99 “Last Ditch” short rifle,  7.7mm cal., 26” barrel, military finish, wood  s879 - Japanese Arisaka Type 99 “Last Ditch” short rifle, 7.7mm cal., 26” barrel, military finish, wood s
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Japanese Arisaka Type 99 “Last Ditch” short rifle, 7.7mm cal., 26” barrel, military finish, wood stock, fixed sights, missing wood butt plate, #809
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to trb52 for (95.00 + 18.05BP) = 113.05
 
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