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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Fine quality percussion double barrel over and  under boar hunting carbine signed “Made for  Gastinn1021 - Fine quality percussion double barrel over and under boar hunting carbine signed “Made for Gastinn
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Fine quality percussion double barrel over and under boar hunting carbine signed “Made for Gastinne Renétte of Paris” in French on the locks ...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Very scarce Remington Light Baby Rolling Block  carbine, .44-40 cal., 20” barrel, blue and case  har1022 - Very scarce Remington Light Baby Rolling Block carbine, .44-40 cal., 20” barrel, blue and case har
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Very scarce Remington Light Baby Rolling Block carbine, .44-40 cal., 20” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, saddle ring, #NVSN in
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,750.00
 
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New York engraved and “L.N.” signed (Nimschke)  Otis Smith .30 caliber rimfire revolver with 2  5/8”1023 - New York engraved and “L.N.” signed (Nimschke) Otis Smith .30 caliber rimfire revolver with 2 5/8”
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New York engraved and “L.N.” signed (Nimschke) Otis Smith .30 caliber rimfire revolver with 2 5/8” barrel, nickel plated, varnished grips showing t
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Colt Commercial Government Model 1911 semi-auto  pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish,  checkere1024 - Colt Commercial Government Model 1911 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkere
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Colt Commercial Government Model 1911 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, #C 94620, two-tone magazine with la
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Teno leader’s dagger with “Eickhorn” and Geo.  Gesh”  markings on the blade remaining in very  good 1025 - Teno leader’s dagger with “Eickhorn” and Geo. Gesh” markings on the blade remaining in very good
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Teno leader’s dagger with “Eickhorn” and Geo. Gesh” markings on the blade remaining in very good plus to near fine condition, serial number 1625.
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,100.00
 
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Extremely rare and fine condition double barrel  flintlock rifle by royal gun maker Le Page of  Pari1026 - Extremely rare and fine condition double barrel flintlock rifle by royal gun maker Le Page of Pari
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Extremely rare and fine condition double barrel flintlock rifle by royal gun maker Le Page of Paris in .36 caliber with microgroove hand cut riflin
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Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
 
 
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Colt SAA revolver in very rare .32 Colt caliber,  7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  che1027 - Colt SAA revolver in very rare .32 Colt caliber, 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, che
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Colt SAA revolver in very rare .32 Colt caliber, 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered black hard rubber eagle grips, #126394 acc
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Estimate : 11,000.00 - 22,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 92 lever action SRC, .44 W.C.F.  cal., 20” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, 1028 - Winchester Model 92 lever action SRC, .44 W.C.F. cal., 20” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks,
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Winchester Model 92 lever action SRC, .44 W.C.F. cal., 20” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #994322 in overall fine condition showing the ma
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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German Luger semi-auto pistol by Erfurt dated  1933, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, military blue finish,  che1029 - German Luger semi-auto pistol by Erfurt dated 1933, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, military blue finish, che
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German Luger semi-auto pistol by Erfurt dated 1933, 9mm cal., 4” barrel, military blue finish, checkered wood grips, #155 in overall very good cond
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,100.00
 
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Gyro Jet Model B rocket carbine in 13 mm Gyro Jet  caliber remaining in very good original condition1030 - Gyro Jet Model B rocket carbine in 13 mm Gyro Jet caliber remaining in very good original condition
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Gyro Jet Model B rocket carbine in 13 mm Gyro Jet caliber remaining in very good original condition. The Gyro Jet rocket round was a space age inve
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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S S dagger with full Rohm signature and markings  by Gottlieb of Solingen with their makers mark.  T1031 - S S dagger with full Rohm signature and markings by Gottlieb of Solingen with their makers mark. T
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S S dagger with full Rohm signature and markings by Gottlieb of Solingen with their makers mark. The blade is in good condition with just light nor
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,750.00
 
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Sharps Pistol or “Officer’s Model” single shot  percussion rifle, .38 cal., 28” round barrel, blue  1032 - Sharps Pistol or “Officer’s Model” single shot percussion rifle, .38 cal., 28” round barrel, blue
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Sharps Pistol or “Officer’s Model” single shot percussion rifle, .38 cal., 28” round barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, circular p
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,300.00
 
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Very rare Colt SAA revolver, .44 S&W Russian cal.,  5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  w1033 - Very rare Colt SAA revolver, .44 S&W Russian cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, w
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Very rare Colt SAA revolver, .44 S&W Russian cal., 5-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #67914 in overall fine condition ...
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 36,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,500.00
 
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James Purdy & Sons best quality side block ejector  shotgun in 12 gauge remaining in fine to  excell1034 - James Purdy & Sons best quality side block ejector shotgun in 12 gauge remaining in fine to excell
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James Purdy & Sons best quality side block ejector shotgun in 12 gauge remaining in fine to excellent condition with original leather over oak...
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Start Price : 17,500.00 | Estimate : 35,000.00 - 70,000.00
 
 
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Exquisite Oval Ruby and Diamond Bracelet finely  set with 14 pigeon blood red Rubies with excellent 1035 - Exquisite Oval Ruby and Diamond Bracelet finely set with 14 pigeon blood red Rubies with excellent
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Exquisite Oval Ruby and Diamond Bracelet finely set with 14 pigeon blood red Rubies with excellent VS clarity weighing approx. 3.25 carats each with
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible, red with tan  interior, license #V12XJC. Running. Special  condition: B1036 - 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible, red with tan interior, license #V12XJC. Running. Special condition: B
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1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible, red with tan interior, license #V12XJC. Running. Special condition: Buyer may place $500. non-refundable deposit and w
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Colt SAA Martially marked U.S. revolver, .45 cal.,  7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish,  w1037 - Colt SAA Martially marked U.S. revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, w
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Colt SAA Martially marked U.S. revolver, .45 cal., 7-1/2” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, #115334 in overall fine condition show
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,750.00
 
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Winchester Model 1876 lever action short rifle,  British proofed, .40-60 cal., 22” round barrel,  bl1038 - Winchester Model 1876 lever action short rifle, British proofed, .40-60 cal., 22” round barrel, bl
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Winchester Model 1876 lever action short rifle, British proofed, .40-60 cal., 22” round barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, three-leaf rear sight, ho
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Custom high relief panel scene engraved Winchester  Model 1873 lever action rifle, .22 short cal.,  1039 - Custom high relief panel scene engraved Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .22 short cal.,
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Custom high relief panel scene engraved Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .22 short cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish to barrel and loa
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Original box for Colt 1862 Police with 6 ½” barrel  showing compartment for Thuer cylinder and lined1040 - Original box for Colt 1862 Police with 6 ½” barrel showing compartment for Thuer cylinder and lined
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Original box for Colt 1862 Police with 6 ½” barrel showing compartment for Thuer cylinder and lined in original cartridge era red baize or co...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,800.00
 
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