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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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Remington Model 7 bolt action rifle, cal. .17  Remington Fireball, Serial #7832425.  The rifle is  i1519 - Remington Model 7 bolt action rifle, cal. .17 Remington Fireball, Serial #7832425. The rifle is i
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Remington Model 7 bolt action rifle, cal. .17 Remington Fireball, Serial #7832425. The rifle is in overall excellent condition with a 20" bl...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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First year of production Winchester Model 1892  lever action carbine, .44 W.C.F. cal., 20” barrel,  1520 - First year of production Winchester Model 1892 lever action carbine, .44 W.C.F. cal., 20” barrel,
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First year of production Winchester Model 1892 lever action carbine, .44 W.C.F. cal., 20” barrel, wood stocks, #3234 in overall fair to good condit
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Browning Hi-Grade BT-99 Trap shotgun, cal. 12  Gauge, Serial #03560NWC99.  The shotgun is in  overal1521 - Browning Hi-Grade BT-99 Trap shotgun, cal. 12 Gauge, Serial #03560NWC99. The shotgun is in overal
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Browning Hi-Grade BT-99 Trap shotgun, cal. 12 Gauge, Serial #03560NWC99. The shotgun is in overall excellent condition with a 32" barrel. ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Polish nadiziak war hammer.  Popular with the  nobility between the 16th-18th centuries.  They  coul1522 - Polish nadiziak war hammer. Popular with the nobility between the 16th-18th centuries. They coul
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Polish nadiziak war hammer. Popular with the nobility between the 16th-18th centuries. They could be used from horseback or foot during war and a
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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A pair of heavy Qing dynasty brass bar maces.   Hardwood handle with a ribbed ball shaped pommel.   1523 - A pair of heavy Qing dynasty brass bar maces. Hardwood handle with a ribbed ball shaped pommel.
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A pair of heavy Qing dynasty brass bar maces. Hardwood handle with a ribbed ball shaped pommel. Heavy four sided brass blade projects from the mo
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Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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A Chinese eating set (trousse) made up of a knife  and ivory chopsticks.  Hardwood handle and forged1524 - A Chinese eating set (trousse) made up of a knife and ivory chopsticks. Hardwood handle and forged
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A Chinese eating set (trousse) made up of a knife and ivory chopsticks. Hardwood handle and forged steel blade. Ivory chopsticks. Shagreen covere
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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A pair of Qing dynasty Chinese cloisonné stirrups.   Cloisonné decoration over a bronze base with an1525 - A pair of Qing dynasty Chinese cloisonné stirrups. Cloisonné decoration over a bronze base with an
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A pair of Qing dynasty Chinese cloisonné stirrups. Cloisonné decoration over a bronze base with an eternal knot cast into the base. 19...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
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A Qing dynasty Manchu composite bow.  Made from  layers of wood, horn and sinew these bows were incr1525a - A Qing dynasty Manchu composite bow. Made from layers of wood, horn and sinew these bows were incr
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A Qing dynasty Manchu composite bow. Made from layers of wood, horn and sinew these bows were incredibly strong. This bow has a dark horn inner fa
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Beautiful antique German smoking pipe, two-piece  porcelain bowl with Armoral Royal Crest on top  bo1526 - Beautiful antique German smoking pipe, two-piece porcelain bowl with Armoral Royal Crest on top bo
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Beautiful antique German smoking pipe, two-piece porcelain bowl with Armoral Royal Crest on top bowl that also displays hinged metal cover, approx.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Chinese pole arm head approx. 12” x 7” with a  10-1/2” base; moon-shaped touch mark, grey patina;  s1527 - Chinese pole arm head approx. 12” x 7” with a 10-1/2” base; moon-shaped touch mark, grey patina; s
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Chinese pole arm head approx. 12” x 7” with a 10-1/2” base; moon-shaped touch mark, grey patina; shows considerable age. Est.: $200-$400
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun,  16 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Full choke, 28” barrel,1528 - Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 16 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Full choke, 28” barrel,
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Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 16 gauge, 2-3/4” chamber, Full choke, 28” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, checkered W
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Hi-Standard Model HB semi-auto pistol, .22LR cal.,  4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard1529 - Hi-Standard Model HB semi-auto pistol, .22LR cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard
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Hi-Standard Model HB semi-auto pistol, .22LR cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, two-tone magazine, #299598 in ove
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Remington Wingmaster Model 870 pump action  shotgun, 20 gauge, skeet, 25-1/2” ventilated rib  barrel1530 - Remington Wingmaster Model 870 pump action shotgun, 20 gauge, skeet, 25-1/2” ventilated rib barrel
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Remington Wingmaster Model 870 pump action shotgun, 20 gauge, skeet, 25-1/2” ventilated rib barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, red hard ru
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
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A south Indian chilanum or khanjari dagger.   Handle is made up of riveted bone plaques.  Iron  knuc1531 - A south Indian chilanum or khanjari dagger. Handle is made up of riveted bone plaques. Iron knuc
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A south Indian chilanum or khanjari dagger. Handle is made up of riveted bone plaques. Iron knuckle guard ending in a carved mythical animal head
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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A very rare Persian khula khud with lacquered  decoration and butted mail. Traditional Qajar style p1532 - A very rare Persian khula khud with lacquered decoration and butted mail. Traditional Qajar style p
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A very rare Persian khula khud with lacquered decoration and butted mail. Traditional Qajar style painting of men at court, eight figures in all. A
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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A coat of riveted Indian chainmail for a horseman.   Elbow length sleeves, long skirts slit for the 1533 - A coat of riveted Indian chainmail for a horseman. Elbow length sleeves, long skirts slit for the
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A coat of riveted Indian chainmail for a horseman. Elbow length sleeves, long skirts slit for the saddle. Retains its original leather collar and
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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A rare Qing dynasty Imperial Guard quiver and  archer’s belt.  Brown velvet quiver with applied  gil1534 - A rare Qing dynasty Imperial Guard quiver and archer’s belt. Brown velvet quiver with applied gil
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A rare Qing dynasty Imperial Guard quiver and archer’s belt. Brown velvet quiver with applied gilt bronze mounts attached to a blue archers belt w
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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British Enfield No. 4 MK I (T) bolt action sniper  rifle dated 1945 with wooden military case and T1535 - British Enfield No. 4 MK I (T) bolt action sniper rifle dated 1945 with wooden military case and T
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British Enfield No. 4 MK I (T) bolt action sniper rifle dated 1945 with wooden military case and T scope #24858 dated 1945 with fine optics in metal
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Sharps Model 1874 rifle, .45 cal., 30” octagon  barrel, brown and case hardened finish, checkered  s1535a - Sharps Model 1874 rifle, .45 cal., 30” octagon barrel, brown and case hardened finish, checkered s
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Sharps Model 1874 rifle, .45 cal., 30” octagon barrel, brown and case hardened finish, checkered semi-pistol grip butt stock with checkered forend;
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Original Parker 28 gauge, VHE grade, double barrel  shotgun with extra pair of Remington style 410  1535b - Original Parker 28 gauge, VHE grade, double barrel shotgun with extra pair of Remington style 410
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Original Parker 28 gauge, VHE grade, double barrel shotgun with extra pair of Remington style 410 barrels, refurbished and restocked by Connecticut
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Estimate : 27,500.00 - 55,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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