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Tribute to American Veterans Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1201 W. Katella Ave, Orange, California, 92867, United States In Person PreviewPreview at Little John's Auction Service 1740 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868 Tuesday thru Frida...

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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 1862 Police model. .36 caliber percussion revolver with 5 ½” barrel remaining in near fine or591 - Colt 1862 Police model. .36 caliber percussion revolver with 5 ½” barrel remaining in near fine or
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Colt 1862 Police model. .36 caliber percussion revolver with 5 ½” barrel remaining in near fine original condition, serial number 21980. The ...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Stunning early United States Property-marked Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 593 - Stunning early United States Property-marked Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army semi-auto pistol, .45 cal.,
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Stunning early United States Property-marked Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, tw
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,500.00) = 19,500.00
 
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Colt Pocket Navy conversion to .38RF cal., 4-1/2" octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, v594 - Colt Pocket Navy conversion to .38RF cal., 4-1/2" octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, v
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Colt Pocket Navy conversion to .38RF cal., 4-1/2" octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, varnished wood grips with a period leather f...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Early American Eagle head officer’s sword with silver hilt and hardwood probably ebony grip in Phi595 - Early American Eagle head officer’s sword with silver hilt and hardwood probably ebony grip in Phi
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Early American Eagle head officer’s sword with silver hilt and hardwood probably ebony grip in Philadelphia style. The blade measures approximately
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Pennsylvania made full stock “Kentucky” style rifle with lock plate signed “James Golcher” circa a596 - Pennsylvania made full stock “Kentucky” style rifle with lock plate signed “James Golcher” circa a
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Pennsylvania made full stock “Kentucky” style rifle with lock plate signed “James Golcher” circa about 1830s. The rifle measures 50 ½” overal...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Victorian era high art cased dagger in French style showing finely etched and gold gilded blade an597 - Victorian era high art cased dagger in French style showing finely etched and gold gilded blade an
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Victorian era high art cased dagger in French style showing finely etched and gold gilded blade and mounts with intertwining blue and polished stee
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Antique or vintage diamond brooch in figure of salamander showing 84 European cut diamonds with es598 - Antique or vintage diamond brooch in figure of salamander showing 84 European cut diamonds with es
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Antique or vintage diamond brooch in figure of salamander showing 84 European cut diamonds with estimated weight of over 2 CT. and set with two bri
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Unusual brace of weapons belonging to Civil War officer consisting of his Navy size revolver, Colt 599 - Unusual brace of weapons belonging to Civil War officer consisting of his Navy size revolver, Colt
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Unusual brace of weapons belonging to Civil War officer consisting of his Navy size revolver, Colt 1849 pocket, and Bowie knife all inscribed “Lt.
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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1st model Le Mat revolver in prime Confederate serial number range showing .42 caliber 9 shot cyli600 - 1st model Le Mat revolver in prime Confederate serial number range showing .42 caliber 9 shot cyli
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1st model Le Mat revolver in prime Confederate serial number range showing .42 caliber 9 shot cylinder on axis revolving around .63 caliber smoothb
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Estimate : 13,500.00 - 27,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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2nd model Le Mat revolver showing, .42 caliber 9 shot cylinder revolving on axis around smoothbore601 - 2nd model Le Mat revolver showing, .42 caliber 9 shot cylinder revolving on axis around smoothbore
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2nd model Le Mat revolver showing, .42 caliber 9 shot cylinder revolving on axis around smoothbore 5” barrel of .63 caliber for firing shot. This
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Transition 1st to 2nd model Le Mat showing square back trigger guard, 1st model mainspring and bar602 - Transition 1st to 2nd model Le Mat showing square back trigger guard, 1st model mainspring and bar
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Transition 1st to 2nd model Le Mat showing square back trigger guard, 1st model mainspring and barrel latch with no catch on loading lever which is
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Civil War era Adams patent double action percussion revolver manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Co603 - Civil War era Adams patent double action percussion revolver manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Co
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Civil War era Adams patent double action percussion revolver manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Company in .36 caliber with Kerr’s patent marked le
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1897 U.S. marked trench or riot shotgun, serial number 377971. The breech end of 604 - Winchester Model 1897 U.S. marked trench or riot shotgun, serial number 377971. The breech end of
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Winchester Model 1897 U.S. marked trench or riot shotgun, serial number 377971. The breech end of the barrel shows firebomb and the rear of the fra
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Estimate : 1,850.00 - 3,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Desirable Colt 3rd Model Dragoon with 8” barrel, Confederate marked “C. L. Dragoons” on the left r605 - Desirable Colt 3rd Model Dragoon with 8” barrel, Confederate marked “C. L. Dragoons” on the left r
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Desirable Colt 3rd Model Dragoon with 8” barrel, Confederate marked “C. L. Dragoons” on the left rear of the barrel flat which this marking has bee
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .44RF cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, ivory grips, #694 with “DOUGLAS Co. S.O.606 - Colt SAA revolver, .44RF cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, ivory grips, #694 with “DOUGLAS Co. S.O.
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Colt SAA revolver, .44RF cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue finish, ivory grips, #694 with “DOUGLAS Co. S.O.” stamped on bottom of butt strap and accompanied
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Estimate : 13,000.00 - 26,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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H. Krieghoff for Bernal Arms Co. Best Quality Model boxlock ejector SxS hammerless shotgun, 28 gau607 - H. Krieghoff for Bernal Arms Co. Best Quality Model boxlock ejector SxS hammerless shotgun, 28 gau
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H. Krieghoff for Bernal Arms Co. Best Quality Model boxlock ejector SxS hammerless shotgun, 28 gauge, full/full choked, 30” blued barrels, finely e
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to alborn for (9,000.00 + 1,710.00BP) = 10,710.00
 
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Pair of percussion large bore belt pistols signed “D. Egg. London” on the top of the barrels (Note:608 - Pair of percussion large bore belt pistols signed “D. Egg. London” on the top of the barrels (Note:
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Pair of percussion large bore belt pistols signed “D. Egg. London” on the top of the barrels (Note: W. Ellis is marked on the bottom of the barrels
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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1. Amazing 20.00 carat Oval Amethyst and Diamond Ring with rich purple color and VS clarity set in 609 - 1. Amazing 20.00 carat Oval Amethyst and Diamond Ring with rich purple color and VS clarity set in
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1. Amazing 20.00 carat Oval Amethyst and Diamond Ring with rich purple color and VS clarity set in double halo style setting of 150 finely set white
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Parker D grade 12 gauge side-by-side shotgun with 30” barrels, standard triggers, standard extract610 - Parker D grade 12 gauge side-by-side shotgun with 30” barrels, standard triggers, standard extract
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Parker D grade 12 gauge side-by-side shotgun with 30” barrels, standard triggers, standard extractors, checkered butt with skeleton plate, Titanic
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,600.00) = 3,600.00
 
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