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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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Whitney Plymouth Model 1861, .69 caliber Navy  rifle with 34” barrel, iron mountings, and long  rang1081 - Whitney Plymouth Model 1861, .69 caliber Navy rifle with 34” barrel, iron mountings, and long rang
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Whitney Plymouth Model 1861, .69 caliber Navy rifle with 34” barrel, iron mountings, and long range rear sight with stud for bayonet. This rifle sh
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Reworked Colt SAA revolver, .41 Colt cal., 4-3/4”  barrel, blue finish, checkered black later series1082 - Reworked Colt SAA revolver, .41 Colt cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black later series
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Reworked Colt SAA revolver, .41 Colt cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue finish, checkered black later series Colt SAA grips, #149157 in overall good conditio
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,600.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Smith & Wesson 1st model 2nd issue .22 caliber 7  shot revolver with frame period inscribed in  scri1083 - Smith & Wesson 1st model 2nd issue .22 caliber 7 shot revolver with frame period inscribed in scri
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Smith & Wesson 1st model 2nd issue .22 caliber 7 shot revolver with frame period inscribed in script on the right side “Presented to R.F. Dunl...
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Central European 16th century style fighting  broadsword assembled from genuine to the period  parts1084 - Central European 16th century style fighting broadsword assembled from genuine to the period parts
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Central European 16th century style fighting broadsword assembled from genuine to the period parts and later replaced blade. The sword measures 50”
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Wood cased miniature non-firing copy of a Model  1921 Thompson Submachine Gun, approx. 8-1/2”  overa1085 - Wood cased miniature non-firing copy of a Model 1921 Thompson Submachine Gun, approx. 8-1/2” overa
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Wood cased miniature non-firing copy of a Model 1921 Thompson Submachine Gun, approx. 8-1/2” overall with drum magazine, gold colored finish, wood
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in .33  WCF caliber showing 24” rapid taper barrel, full  m1086 - Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in .33 WCF caliber showing 24” rapid taper barrel, full m
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in .33 WCF caliber showing 24” rapid taper barrel, full magazine, with rifle butt, solid frame, serial num
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Merwin & Hulbert Third Model Pocket Army DA  revolver, factory engraved with panel scene of an  Amer1087 - Merwin & Hulbert Third Model Pocket Army DA revolver, factory engraved with panel scene of an Amer
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Merwin & Hulbert Third Model Pocket Army DA revolver, factory engraved with panel scene of an American Buffalo, .44-40 cal., 3-1/2” barrel, n...
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Estimate : 2,800.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to philsog for 3,867.50
 
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Vintage ladies 18K white gold winding wristwatch  of custom design with the band marked “Patek  Phil1088 - Vintage ladies 18K white gold winding wristwatch of custom design with the band marked “Patek Phil
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Vintage ladies 18K white gold winding wristwatch of custom design with the band marked “Patek Phillipe” and the dial signed “Le Coultre”. The watch
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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OPEN LOT
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1860 Henry rifle martially marked and inspected by  C. G. C., Serial number 3921. This rifle remains1090 - 1860 Henry rifle martially marked and inspected by C. G. C., Serial number 3921. This rifle remains
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1860 Henry rifle martially marked and inspected by C. G. C., Serial number 3921. This rifle remains in very good original condition with a patina f
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Estimate : 27,500.00 - 55,000.00
Sold to floor for 28,000.00
 
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Ladies custom design diamond ring mounted with  approximately ¾ CT pear-shaped center diamond of  go1091 - Ladies custom design diamond ring mounted with approximately ¾ CT pear-shaped center diamond of go
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Ladies custom design diamond ring mounted with approximately ¾ CT pear-shaped center diamond of good quality surrounded by fancy accenting d...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in .38-56  caliber showing 26” octagon barrel, full  magazi1092 - Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in .38-56 caliber showing 26” octagon barrel, full magazi
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in .38-56 caliber showing 26” octagon barrel, full magazine, rifle butt with traces of blue and case harde
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Colt SAA Flattop Target revolver, .32-44 S&W  Gallery cal., 7-1/2” barrel, Target sights, blue  fini1093 - Colt SAA Flattop Target revolver, .32-44 S&W Gallery cal., 7-1/2” barrel, Target sights, blue fini
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Colt SAA Flattop Target revolver, .32-44 S&W Gallery cal., 7-1/2” barrel, Target sights, blue finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #127730 in ...
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Estimate : 11,000.00 - 22,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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Civil War era imported Cavalry officer’s sword  signed on the top back of the blade “Devisime A’  Pa1094 - Civil War era imported Cavalry officer’s sword signed on the top back of the blade “Devisime A’ Pa
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Civil War era imported Cavalry officer’s sword signed on the top back of the blade “Devisime A’ Paris” and this maker was commissioned to make a s
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Winchester pre-64 Model 70 bolt action rifle, .375  Magnum cal., 25” round barrel, blue finish,  che1095 - Winchester pre-64 Model 70 bolt action rifle, .375 Magnum cal., 25” round barrel, blue finish, che
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Winchester pre-64 Model 70 bolt action rifle, .375 Magnum cal., 25” round barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stock with red Winchester hard rubber
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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U.S. Model 1842 percussion pistol by H. Aston, .54  cal., 8-1/2” round barrel, swivel ramrod, brass 1096 - U.S. Model 1842 percussion pistol by H. Aston, .54 cal., 8-1/2” round barrel, swivel ramrod, brass
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U.S. Model 1842 percussion pistol by H. Aston, .54 cal., 8-1/2” round barrel, swivel ramrod, brass mountings, wood stock in overall very good + con
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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Manhattan percussion revolver, .36 cal., 4”  octagon barrel, British proofed, blue and case  hardene1097 - Manhattan percussion revolver, .36 cal., 4” octagon barrel, British proofed, blue and case hardene
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Manhattan percussion revolver, .36 cal., 4” octagon barrel, British proofed, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #3173 in overall very good
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Parker Bros. P Grade side by side shotgun, cal. 12  Gauge, Serial #170492.  The shotgun is in overal1098 - Parker Bros. P Grade side by side shotgun, cal. 12 Gauge, Serial #170492. The shotgun is in overal
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Parker Bros. P Grade side by side shotgun, cal. 12 Gauge, Serial #170492. The shotgun is in overall fine condition with 28” Damascus barrels, spor
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,200.00
 
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Handmade 20th-century Kentucky style rifle signed  “H. Reist” on the barrel showing incised carved  1099 - Handmade 20th-century Kentucky style rifle signed “H. Reist” on the barrel showing incised carved
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Handmade 20th-century Kentucky style rifle signed “H. Reist” on the barrel showing incised carved high quality stock with thick faceted butt plate
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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Confederate Spiller & Burr period assembled  possibly by armory with Whitney barrel and lever,  seri1100 - Confederate Spiller & Burr period assembled possibly by armory with Whitney barrel and lever, seri
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Confederate Spiller & Burr period assembled possibly by armory with Whitney barrel and lever, serial number 97 showing matching patina. The r...
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,500.00
 
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