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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Sensational 7.36 carat Oval Yellow Sapphire and  Diamond Ring sapphire has strong yellow orange  col1061 - Sensational 7.36 carat Oval Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring sapphire has strong yellow orange col
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Sensational 7.36 carat Oval Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring sapphire has strong yellow orange color set in double halo style setting surrounded b
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel,  blue and case hardened finish, marine ivory grips,  1062 - Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, marine ivory grips,
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, marine ivory grips, #340039 in overall very good to fine condition sh
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,500.00 - 9,000.00
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2nd Model Schofield U.S. Military issue Indian War  period revolver in .45 caliber, serial number  71063 - 2nd Model Schofield U.S. Military issue Indian War period revolver in .45 caliber, serial number 7
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2nd Model Schofield U.S. Military issue Indian War period revolver in .45 caliber, serial number 7976. The metal surfaces show 10% to 20% old perio
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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U.S. Model 1842, .54 caliber single shot Martial  pistol by Palmetto Armory of Columbia, South  Caro1064 - U.S. Model 1842, .54 caliber single shot Martial pistol by Palmetto Armory of Columbia, South Caro
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U.S. Model 1842, .54 caliber single shot Martial pistol by Palmetto Armory of Columbia, South Carolina, dated 1852 with “Wm. Glaze & Co.” mar...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
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J and F Garrett, Greensboro, N.C., Confederate  single shot pistol in .54 caliber percussion with  81065 - J and F Garrett, Greensboro, N.C., Confederate single shot pistol in .54 caliber percussion with 8
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J and F Garrett, Greensboro, N.C., Confederate single shot pistol in .54 caliber percussion with 8 ½” barrel and cast brass frame with wooden...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel,  blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard  rubbe1066 - Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubbe
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, checkered hard rubber grips, #221989 in overall very good condition s
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J. M. Cooper Navy Pocket Model DA percussion  revolver, .36 cal., 4" octagon barrel, nickel  finish,1067 - J. M. Cooper Navy Pocket Model DA percussion revolver, .36 cal., 4" octagon barrel, nickel finish,
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J. M. Cooper Navy Pocket Model DA percussion revolver, .36 cal., 4" octagon barrel, nickel finish, wood grips, #851 in overall very good con...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 lever action SRC, .32 W.S.  cal., 20” barrel, inscribed on left side of  recei1068 - Winchester Model 1894 lever action SRC, .32 W.S. cal., 20” barrel, inscribed on left side of recei
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Winchester Model 1894 lever action SRC, .32 W.S. cal., 20” barrel, inscribed on left side of receiver, “David A. Oden 1920”, wood stocks, #278606
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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L.C. Smith SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28”  damascus barrels, checkered wood stocks, #37648 in1069 - L.C. Smith SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” damascus barrels, checkered wood stocks, #37648 in
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L.C. Smith SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” damascus barrels, checkered wood stocks, #37648 in overall very good + condition showing the major
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
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Sporterized Mauser bolt action rifle by Erfurt,  dated 1916 on top of receiver, custom engraved and 1070 - Sporterized Mauser bolt action rifle by Erfurt, dated 1916 on top of receiver, custom engraved and
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Sporterized Mauser bolt action rifle by Erfurt, dated 1916 on top of receiver, custom engraved and gold inlaid with checkered and raised carved wood
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Sporterized Husqvarna bolt action rifle, 9.3 x  62mm cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish, engraved  1071 - Sporterized Husqvarna bolt action rifle, 9.3 x 62mm cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish, engraved
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Sporterized Husqvarna bolt action rifle, 9.3 x 62mm cal., 24” round barrel, blue finish, engraved receiver, floor plate, trigger guard and bolt kno
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
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Colt Model 1861 Navy percussion revolver, .36  cal., 7-1/2” round barrel, custom engraved and  blue 1072 - Colt Model 1861 Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” round barrel, custom engraved and blue
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Colt Model 1861 Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., 7-1/2” round barrel, custom engraved and blue finished, brass trigger guard and backstrap, wood
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel,  custom engraved showing extensive scroll and  floral1073 - Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, custom engraved showing extensive scroll and floral
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Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, custom engraved showing extensive scroll and floral coverage, raised carved snake & eagle grip...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
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1859 dated Enfield rifled musket marked “Imported  by Robinson, Adam & Co., Richmond” showing the VR1074 - 1859 dated Enfield rifled musket marked “Imported by Robinson, Adam & Co., Richmond” showing the VR
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1859 dated Enfield rifled musket marked “Imported by Robinson, Adam & Co., Richmond” showing the VR and crown on the lock with broad head proo...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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Hitler youth leader dagger with silver plated  mountings and silver wire grip showing slogans on  bo1075 - Hitler youth leader dagger with silver plated mountings and silver wire grip showing slogans on bo
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Hitler youth leader dagger with silver plated mountings and silver wire grip showing slogans on both sides of the blade with “RZM” marking and “173
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,300.00) = 3,300.00
 
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Exceptional Confederate issue rifle made by  Dickson Nelson and Company marked “C. S.” and  “ALA” da1076 - Exceptional Confederate issue rifle made by Dickson Nelson and Company marked “C. S.” and “ALA” da
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Exceptional Confederate issue rifle made by Dickson Nelson and Company marked “C. S.” and “ALA” dated “1863” or “1865” on the rear portion of lock.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
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Fayetteville North Carolina, .58 caliber rifled  musket dated 1863 with C.S.A. stamped at center  po1077 - Fayetteville North Carolina, .58 caliber rifled musket dated 1863 with C.S.A. stamped at center po
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Fayetteville North Carolina, .58 caliber rifled musket dated 1863 with C.S.A. stamped at center portion of lock in good to very good condition. The
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 8,500.00 - 17,000.00
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Read & Watson Confederate issue rifle formerly  identified as the work of J.B. Barrett. Both Read  a1078 - Read & Watson Confederate issue rifle formerly identified as the work of J.B. Barrett. Both Read a
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Read & Watson Confederate issue rifle formerly identified as the work of J.B. Barrett. Both Read and Barrett were from Virginia. The rifle sho...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 8,500.00 - 17,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Clapp, Gates and Company Confederate issue  percussion .50 caliber rifled musket with 36”  barrel, 51079 - Clapp, Gates and Company Confederate issue percussion .50 caliber rifled musket with 36” barrel, 5
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Clapp, Gates and Company Confederate issue percussion .50 caliber rifled musket with 36” barrel, 51 ½” overall, brass and iron mounted with ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 12,500.00 - 25,000.00
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Confederate high hump back, .58 caliber two band  rifle made from parts captured at Harpers Ferry  w1080 - Confederate high hump back, .58 caliber two band rifle made from parts captured at Harpers Ferry w
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Confederate high hump back, .58 caliber two band rifle made from parts captured at Harpers Ferry with barrel made at Fayetteville and the lock made
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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