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 three-quarter suit of armor with closed  helmet showing Alsatian crest with minor  restora991 - Authentic three-quarter suit of armor with closed helmet showing Alsatian crest with minor restora
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Authentic three-quarter suit of armor with closed helmet showing Alsatian crest with minor restoration. The gauntlet fingers are excellent restorat
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Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Deluxe quality and extra-large size ornamented  cross bow probably of Swiss or German origin  former992 - Deluxe quality and extra-large size ornamented cross bow probably of Swiss or German origin former
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Deluxe quality and extra-large size ornamented cross bow probably of Swiss or German origin formerly in the world-famous collection of Joe Kindig S
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Remington-Elliott single shot derringer nicknamed  "Mississippi", .41 cal., 2-1/2" barrel, silver  f993 - Remington-Elliott single shot derringer nicknamed "Mississippi", .41 cal., 2-1/2" barrel, silver f
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Remington-Elliott single shot derringer nicknamed "Mississippi", .41 cal., 2-1/2" barrel, silver finish, varnished wood grips, #431...
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Estimate : 650.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Springfield Model 1903 ramrod bayonet rifle  re-assembled from parts possibly by Bannerman,  serial 994 - Springfield Model 1903 ramrod bayonet rifle re-assembled from parts possibly by Bannerman, serial
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Springfield Model 1903 ramrod bayonet rifle re-assembled from parts possibly by Bannerman, serial number 6713. The barrel measures approximately 24
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue  and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber  e995 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber e
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber eagle grips, #121481 in overall very good to near
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,250.00) = 6,250.00
 
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Pair of percussion French style dueling/ target  pistols with checkered ebony stocks circa 1850s to 996 - Pair of percussion French style dueling/ target pistols with checkered ebony stocks circa 1850s to
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Pair of percussion French style dueling/ target pistols with checkered ebony stocks circa 1850s to 1860s cased with accessories. The pistols measure
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,400.00) = 5,400.00
 
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Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44  rim fire caliber showing Henry patent marked  barre997 - Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44 rim fire caliber showing Henry patent marked barre
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Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle in .44 rim fire caliber showing Henry patent marked barrel with no serial number visible. The underside of
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Pair of percussion marked pistols circa 1850s to  1860s with original ivory grips and accessories.  998 - Pair of percussion marked pistols circa 1850s to 1860s with original ivory grips and accessories.
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Pair of percussion marked pistols circa 1850s to 1860s with original ivory grips and accessories. The pair measure 4” overall with 1 ¼” barre...
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle, .32  W.C.F. cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood  s999 - Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle, .32 W.C.F. cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood s
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle, .32 W.C.F. cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #264753 in overall very good + condition s
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Whitney Civil War era .31 caliber percussion  pocket size revolver showing blue to brown patina  fin1000 - Whitney Civil War era .31 caliber percussion pocket size revolver showing blue to brown patina fin
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Whitney Civil War era .31 caliber percussion pocket size revolver showing blue to brown patina finish with good wood grips, numbered 15723 beneath
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to fredee for (950.00 + 180.50BP) = 1,130.50
 
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