Tribute to American Veterans Auction

Auction Details

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.
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Massive high quality ornate Germanic flintlock  fowler with extensively carved full length stock,  .1500a - Massive high quality ornate Germanic flintlock fowler with extensively carved full length stock, .
Little John's Auction Service
Massive high quality ornate Germanic flintlock fowler with extensively carved full length stock, .70 cal., 43-1/4” heavy octagon barrel with touch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A heavy Ottoman Turkish flanged mace of the type  used at the Battle of Vienna in 1683.  Long metal 1501 - A heavy Ottoman Turkish flanged mace of the type used at the Battle of Vienna in 1683. Long metal
Little John's Auction Service
A heavy Ottoman Turkish flanged mace of the type used at the Battle of Vienna in 1683. Long metal neck ending in a heavy 17 flanged head. These m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, .32-40  cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood  stock1502 - Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, .32-40 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stock
Little John's Auction Service
Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle, .32-40 cal., 26” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #234854 in overall very good condition showing
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
An impressive decorative Chinese sword carved  entirely out of ivory.  Well carved with dragons  and1503 - An impressive decorative Chinese sword carved entirely out of ivory. Well carved with dragons and
Little John's Auction Service
An impressive decorative Chinese sword carved entirely out of ivory. Well carved with dragons and phoenix. Signature carved on blade. Early 20t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A rare Bukharan dagger embellished with precious  and semi-precious stones.  Handle of walrus ivory 1504 - A rare Bukharan dagger embellished with precious and semi-precious stones. Handle of walrus ivory
Little John's Auction Service
A rare Bukharan dagger embellished with precious and semi-precious stones. Handle of walrus ivory and black horn, pommel covered with gilt silver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A high quality Ottoman Turkish blunderbuss with  well carved stock and heavy high relief silver  inl1505 - A high quality Ottoman Turkish blunderbuss with well carved stock and heavy high relief silver inl
Little John's Auction Service
A high quality Ottoman Turkish blunderbuss with well carved stock and heavy high relief silver inlays. Stock carved in baroque motifs with extensi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,350.00) = 1,350.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A lobster-tail helmet made in Europe, possibly  English.  This type of helmet was widely used  durin1506 - A lobster-tail helmet made in Europe, possibly English. This type of helmet was widely used durin
Little John's Auction Service
A lobster-tail helmet made in Europe, possibly English. This type of helmet was widely used during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) and the Englis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,350.00) = 1,350.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A very fine Ottoman Turkish shishana miquelet  rifle.  Octagonal barrel decorated with thick gold  f1507 - A very fine Ottoman Turkish shishana miquelet rifle. Octagonal barrel decorated with thick gold f
Little John's Auction Service
A very fine Ottoman Turkish shishana miquelet rifle. Octagonal barrel decorated with thick gold floral design. Lock is also decorated in thick go
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Extensive miniature sword display in three octagon  and Plexiglas display cases consisting of 30  sw1508 - Extensive miniature sword display in three octagon and Plexiglas display cases consisting of 30 sw
Little John's Auction Service
Extensive miniature sword display in three octagon and Plexiglas display cases consisting of 30 swords and 2 daggers including finely crafted repre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Sako L461 Vixen bolt action rifle, cal. .223,  Serial #120857.  The rifle is in overall fine  condit1509 - Sako L461 Vixen bolt action rifle, cal. .223, Serial #120857. The rifle is in overall fine condit
Little John's Auction Service
Sako L461 Vixen bolt action rifle, cal. .223, Serial #120857. The rifle is in overall fine condition with a 24” blued barrel and full length mannl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark