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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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Maynard Civil War carbine in .52 caliber percussion remaining in very good plus to near fine origi1101 - Maynard Civil War carbine in .52 caliber percussion remaining in very good plus to near fine origi
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Maynard Civil War carbine in .52 caliber percussion remaining in very good plus to near fine original condition, serial number 11622. The barrel re
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Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Bronze statue entitled “Charlie”, by the late Joe Beeler, CCA; approx. 15” in height on wood base 1102 - Bronze statue entitled “Charlie”, by the late Joe Beeler, CCA; approx. 15” in height on wood base
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Bronze statue entitled “Charlie”, by the late Joe Beeler, CCA; approx. 15” in height on wood base and in the likeness of his long-time friend and f
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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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Custom Modern Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 single shot rifle, .45 cal., 2-1/10” cartridge, 34” octagon 1103 - Custom Modern Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 single shot rifle, .45 cal., 2-1/10” cartridge, 34” octagon
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Custom Modern Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 single shot rifle, .45 cal., 2-1/10” cartridge, 34” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, deluxe pi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Colt Police Positive DA revolver, .32 Police cal., 4” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood medall1104 - Colt Police Positive DA revolver, .32 Police cal., 4” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood medall
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Colt Police Positive DA revolver, .32 Police cal., 4” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood medallion grips, #323810 in overall very good to near f
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Original case for Colt London pocket model with 5” barrel including accessories. The interior of th1105 - Original case for Colt London pocket model with 5” barrel including accessories. The interior of th
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Original case for Colt London pocket model with 5” barrel including accessories. The interior of the case is partitioned lined in green felt and sho
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, .45-90 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened 1106 - Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, .45-90 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened
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Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle, .45-90 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, #37737 in overall very good
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,400.00) = 4,400.00
 
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Confederate issue Griswold & Gunnison period assembled Navy size percussion revolver in .36 calibe1107 - Confederate issue Griswold & Gunnison period assembled Navy size percussion revolver in .36 calibe
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Confederate issue Griswold & Gunnison period assembled Navy size percussion revolver in .36 caliber with associated Colt Navy barrel, cylinder...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Colt 1851 small guard Navy .36 caliber percussion revolver remaining in good as found original con1108 - Colt 1851 small guard Navy .36 caliber percussion revolver remaining in good as found original con
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Colt 1851 small guard Navy .36 caliber percussion revolver remaining in good as found original condition, serial number 13410. The metal surfaces s
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 special order rifle in .38-55 caliber with 26” half round-half octagon barre1109 - Winchester Model 1894 special order rifle in .38-55 caliber with 26” half round-half octagon barre
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Winchester Model 1894 special order rifle in .38-55 caliber with 26” half round-half octagon barrel, full magazine, rifle butt, serial number 30916
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Scottish basket hilt back sword of type carried by Dragoon’s showing English reconfiguration proba1110 - Scottish basket hilt back sword of type carried by Dragoon’s showing English reconfiguration proba
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Scottish basket hilt back sword of type carried by Dragoon’s showing English reconfiguration probably circa about 1760s. The blade measures approxi
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Scottish Victorian era basket hilt sword by Moore and Taget of Glasgow, Scotland circa about 1870 1111 - Scottish Victorian era basket hilt sword by Moore and Taget of Glasgow, Scotland circa about 1870
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Scottish Victorian era basket hilt sword by Moore and Taget of Glasgow, Scotland circa about 1870 remaining in good to very good condition with its
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Brick in original wrapper of 10 boxes (5 each) of big bore rifle cartridges by Kynoch in .450/.4001112 - Brick in original wrapper of 10 boxes (5 each) of big bore rifle cartridges by Kynoch in .450/.400
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Brick in original wrapper of 10 boxes (5 each) of big bore rifle cartridges by Kynoch in .450/.400, 3” case, the exterior wrapping is showing some
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Winchester Model 12 pump action shotgun, cal. 12 Gauge, Serial #1181021. The shotgun is in overall1113 - Winchester Model 12 pump action shotgun, cal. 12 Gauge, Serial #1181021. The shotgun is in overall
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Winchester Model 12 pump action shotgun, cal. 12 Gauge, Serial #1181021. The shotgun is in overall very good to nearly fine condition, as re-stock
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Allen & Thurber Dragoon Size percussion six-shot bar hammer pepperbox (Norwich, CT production), .361114 - Allen & Thurber Dragoon Size percussion six-shot bar hammer pepperbox (Norwich, CT production), .36
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Allen & Thurber Dragoon Size percussion six-shot bar hammer pepperbox (Norwich, CT production), .36 cal., 5-1/2” barrels, hand engraved nipple...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Percussion Derringer, .45 cal., 4” barrel, double gold banded, 8” overall with engraved back action1115 - Percussion Derringer, .45 cal., 4” barrel, double gold banded, 8” overall with engraved back action
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Percussion Derringer, .45 cal., 4” barrel, double gold banded, 8” overall with engraved back action lockplate, hammer and silver mountings; good ac
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,050.00) = 1,050.00
 
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Ansley H. Fox SxS hammerless SxS shotgun, upgraded to Grade A, floral engraved receiver and breech 1116 - Ansley H. Fox SxS hammerless SxS shotgun, upgraded to Grade A, floral engraved receiver and breech
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Ansley H. Fox SxS hammerless SxS shotgun, upgraded to Grade A, floral engraved receiver and breech of barrels plus gold accents and game birds, out
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to alborn for (3,500.00 + 665.00BP) = 4,165.00
 
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United States Property marked Colt Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, nickel fin1117 - United States Property marked Colt Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, nickel fin
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United States Property marked Colt Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, nickel finish, finely and extensively engraved by Master en
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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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Winchester Model 1912 pump action takedown shotgun, 12 gauge, full choke, extensively and finely c1118 - Winchester Model 1912 pump action takedown shotgun, 12 gauge, full choke, extensively and finely c
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Winchester Model 1912 pump action takedown shotgun, 12 gauge, full choke, extensively and finely custom engraved in the factory style with two larg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,600.00) = 3,600.00
 
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German O/U Cape Gun by J. Sackreuter, 16 gauge over 8mm cal., 27” ribbed barrels with built-in sco1119 - German O/U Cape Gun by J. Sackreuter, 16 gauge over 8mm cal., 27” ribbed barrels with built-in sco
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German O/U Cape Gun by J. Sackreuter, 16 gauge over 8mm cal., 27” ribbed barrels with built-in scope mounts, blue and case hardened finish, double
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .32 W.C.F. cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood s1120 - Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .32 W.C.F. cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood s
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .32 W.C.F. cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, standard sights, #284993B in overall very
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,450.00) = 1,450.00
 
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