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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Authentic Confederate flag with provenance to  Chicago Historical Society and the Charles Gunther  C531Authentic Confederate flag with provenance to Chicago Historical Society and the Charles Gunther C
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Authentic Confederate flag with provenance to Chicago Historical Society and the Charles Gunther Collection which was purchased by the Museum in 19
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 26,000.00
U.S. Model 1819 Hall breech loading flintlock  military issue rifle dated 1834 with Harpers Ferry  A532U.S. Model 1819 Hall breech loading flintlock military issue rifle dated 1834 with Harpers Ferry A
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U.S. Model 1819 Hall breech loading flintlock military issue rifle dated 1834 with Harpers Ferry Arsenal markings and of 2nd configuration (refer F
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 3,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
Sharps Model 1853, “John Brown or Beechers Bible”  Model slant breech carbine in .52 caliber  percus533Sharps Model 1853, “John Brown or Beechers Bible” Model slant breech carbine in .52 caliber percus
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Sharps Model 1853, “John Brown or Beechers Bible” Model slant breech carbine in .52 caliber percussion, serial number 14422 in good to very good or
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,700.00
Interesting possible Confederate conversion of  Merrill breech loading carbine to single shot  muzzl534Interesting possible Confederate conversion of Merrill breech loading carbine to single shot muzzl
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Interesting possible Confederate conversion of Merrill breech loading carbine to single shot muzzleloader with forged iron bands and crude hand-mad
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
19th-century drum painted with Texas star and  Texas volunteers from the collection of Jack  Dutton 53519th-century drum painted with Texas star and Texas volunteers from the collection of Jack Dutton
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19th-century drum painted with Texas star and Texas volunteers from the collection of Jack Dutton noted Texas collector to the collection of Willia
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Virginia Manufactory Cavalry saber marked on top  back edge of spine “1, VA Reg.” with blade reduced536Virginia Manufactory Cavalry saber marked on top back edge of spine “1, VA Reg.” with blade reduced
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Virginia Manufactory Cavalry saber marked on top back edge of spine “1, VA Reg.” with blade reduced to 34” denoting Civil War use. The sword remains
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
Original antique framed and matted hand colored  print entitled “Some of The Famous Generals of The 537Original antique framed and matted hand colored print entitled “Some of The Famous Generals of The
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Original antique framed and matted hand colored print entitled “Some of The Famous Generals of The U.S. Army Under Whom Buffalo Bill Has Served”; a
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Classic man’s cluster ring set with 7 round  brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2 CT  plu538Classic man’s cluster ring set with 7 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2 CT plu
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Classic man’s cluster ring set with 7 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2 CT plus in 14K heavy gold mounting size 13. A good qual
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Winchester Model 1895 lever action takedown rifle,  .35 W.C.F. cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish, 539Winchester Model 1895 lever action takedown rifle, .35 W.C.F. cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish,
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Winchester Model 1895 lever action takedown rifle, .35 W.C.F. cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #64672 in overall near fine conditio
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
1917 dated artillery Luger by DWM in 9 mm caliber  with shoulder stock and leather holster, serial  5401917 dated artillery Luger by DWM in 9 mm caliber with shoulder stock and leather holster, serial
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1917 dated artillery Luger by DWM in 9 mm caliber with shoulder stock and leather holster, serial number 3659 C. The pistol retains 75% to 85% orig
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,300.00
Maynard 1st Model single shot breechloading  percussion carbine, .50 cal., 20” barrel, grey  patina,541Maynard 1st Model single shot breechloading percussion carbine, .50 cal., 20” barrel, grey patina,
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Maynard 1st Model single shot breechloading percussion carbine, .50 cal., 20” barrel, grey patina, wood stock with iron patchbox, #335. This gun is
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Remington Revolving percussion carbine conversion  to breech-loading metallic cartridge, .38RF cal.,542Remington Revolving percussion carbine conversion to breech-loading metallic cartridge, .38RF cal.,
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Remington Revolving percussion carbine conversion to breech-loading metallic cartridge, .38RF cal., 22”octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Colt Model 1872 open top .44 rim fire caliber  revolver with factory 7 ½” barrel, iron back strap  a543Colt Model 1872 open top .44 rim fire caliber revolver with factory 7 ½” barrel, iron back strap a
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Colt Model 1872 open top .44 rim fire caliber revolver with factory 7 ½” barrel, iron back strap and trigger guard of Army size with genuine ...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Rare Winchester model 1886 saddle ring carbine in  .50 EX caliber, serial number 101614. The carbine544Rare Winchester model 1886 saddle ring carbine in .50 EX caliber, serial number 101614. The carbine
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Rare Winchester model 1886 saddle ring carbine in .50 EX caliber, serial number 101614. The carbine remains in good to very good condition showing 3
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
Confederate issue Griswold & Gunnison Navy size  percussion revolver in .36 caliber with brass  fram545Confederate issue Griswold & Gunnison Navy size percussion revolver in .36 caliber with brass fram
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Confederate issue Griswold & Gunnison Navy size percussion revolver in .36 caliber with brass frame, serial number 946. The revolver remains i...
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 28,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
Magnificent and extremely high grade Civil War  presentation statue hilted officer’ swords in near546Magnificent and extremely high grade Civil War presentation statue hilted officer’ swords in near
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Magnificent and extremely high grade Civil War presentation statue hilted officer’ swords in near fine condition obtained by our consignor from the
Start Price : 17,500.00 | Estimate : 35,000.00 - 70,000.00
Best quality full side lock double barrel SxS  shotgun signed “Boss & Co. of London” in desirable  2547Best quality full side lock double barrel SxS shotgun signed “Boss & Co. of London” in desirable 2
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Best quality full side lock double barrel SxS shotgun signed “Boss & Co. of London” in desirable 20 gauge with 26” barrels accompanied by its ...
Estimate : 37,500.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for 39,000.00
Two (2) Historic Bowie knives carried in  Mexican-American war, One by Sgt. Louis H. Wunder,  and th548Two (2) Historic Bowie knives carried in Mexican-American war, One by Sgt. Louis H. Wunder, and th
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Two (2) Historic Bowie knives carried in Mexican-American war, One by Sgt. Louis H. Wunder, and the other captured by him from a Mexican combatant.
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for 24,000.00
Pair of French officer’s style pistols from  Napoleonic era converted from flintlock to  percussion 549Pair of French officer’s style pistols from Napoleonic era converted from flintlock to percussion
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Pair of French officer’s style pistols from Napoleonic era converted from flintlock to percussion and cased with accessories. This pair are very go
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
Colt SAA revolver,  .455 Eley cal., 7-1/2” London  address barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  w550Colt SAA revolver, .455 Eley cal., 7-1/2” London address barrel, blue and case hardened finish, w
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Colt SAA revolver, .455 Eley cal., 7-1/2” London address barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #77102 with three separate factory let
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,750.00