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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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Early 19th Century Indian war axe, approx. 25-1/2”  wood shaft with 6” iron axe head; a vicious  loo1631 - Early 19th Century Indian war axe, approx. 25-1/2” wood shaft with 6” iron axe head; a vicious loo
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Early 19th Century Indian war axe, approx. 25-1/2” wood shaft with 6” iron axe head; a vicious looking device! Est.: $300-$400.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Horseman’s size Germanic flintlock pistol with  silver mounts and elaborate etched Damascus  pattern1632 - Horseman’s size Germanic flintlock pistol with silver mounts and elaborate etched Damascus pattern
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Horseman’s size Germanic flintlock pistol with silver mounts and elaborate etched Damascus pattern and silver inlaid Turkish style barrel with fanc
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Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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A coat of riveted Indian chainmail for a horseman.   Three-quarter length sleeves, thigh length slit1633 - A coat of riveted Indian chainmail for a horseman. Three-quarter length sleeves, thigh length slit
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A coat of riveted Indian chainmail for a horseman. Three-quarter length sleeves, thigh length slit in the back for a horseman. Retains its origina
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Estimate : 1,750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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A massive example of a Caucasian kindjal with a  one piece horn grip.  The long, broad,  double-edge1634 - A massive example of a Caucasian kindjal with a one piece horn grip. The long, broad, double-edge
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A massive example of a Caucasian kindjal with a one piece horn grip. The long, broad, double-edged blade has two fullers running down each side an
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Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Outstanding Kris knife with meteorite wavy blade,  fancy metal covering to wood sheath, intricately 1635 - Outstanding Kris knife with meteorite wavy blade, fancy metal covering to wood sheath, intricately
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Outstanding Kris knife with meteorite wavy blade, fancy metal covering to wood sheath, intricately carved bone grip; overall fine condition. Est.:
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Winchester Model 12 pump action shotgun in 12 GA  with a 30” barrel, blue finish, walnut pistol grip1636 - Winchester Model 12 pump action shotgun in 12 GA with a 30” barrel, blue finish, walnut pistol grip
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Winchester Model 12 pump action shotgun in 12 GA with a 30” barrel, blue finish, walnut pistol grip stock with grooved fore end, hard rubber Winche
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Bonanza lot of 23 primarily gun reference books,  mostly hardback and mostly out-of-print including 1637 - Bonanza lot of 23 primarily gun reference books, mostly hardback and mostly out-of-print including
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Bonanza lot of 23 primarily gun reference books, mostly hardback and mostly out-of-print including The Handgun by Boothroyd; Early Percussion Firea
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Forehand & Wadsworth “British Bull-Dog” DA  revolver, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish,  check1638 - Forehand & Wadsworth “British Bull-Dog” DA revolver, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, check
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Forehand & Wadsworth “British Bull-Dog” DA revolver, .38 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #52109 in ove...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Desirable U.S. Springfield trapdoor rifle Trowel  bayonet in overall good condition showing some  sc1639 - Desirable U.S. Springfield trapdoor rifle Trowel bayonet in overall good condition showing some sc
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Desirable U.S. Springfield trapdoor rifle Trowel bayonet in overall good condition showing some scattered erosion, a light grey patina on the blade
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Indian Wars period (circa 1880’s) U.S. carbine  leather sling with brass buckle and iron carbine  ho1640 - Indian Wars period (circa 1880’s) U.S. carbine leather sling with brass buckle and iron carbine ho
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Indian Wars period (circa 1880’s) U.S. carbine leather sling with brass buckle and iron carbine hook and swivel marked “O.B. North & Co., New ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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A Greek kariophili percussion musket mounted  entirely in brass with zigzag engraving.  Good older b1641 - A Greek kariophili percussion musket mounted entirely in brass with zigzag engraving. Good older b
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A Greek kariophili percussion musket mounted entirely in brass with zigzag engraving. Good older barrel made from twisted Damascus steel. 19th cen
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to jack35296 for (1,350.00 + 256.50BP) = 1,606.50
 
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Beautifully detailed miniature sterling silver  sword and scabbard, approx. 8-1/2” in overall  lengt1642 - Beautifully detailed miniature sterling silver sword and scabbard, approx. 8-1/2” in overall lengt
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Beautifully detailed miniature sterling silver sword and scabbard, approx. 8-1/2” in overall length and a replica of the original belonging to Gene
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Rare Colt 1911 Russian Order semi-auto pistol,  Cyrillic marking on left side of frame, .45 cal.,  51643 - Rare Colt 1911 Russian Order semi-auto pistol, Cyrillic marking on left side of frame, .45 cal., 5
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Rare Colt 1911 Russian Order semi-auto pistol, Cyrillic marking on left side of frame, .45 cal., 5” barrel, old rework and parkerized finish, check
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (3,200.00) = 3,200.00
 
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A bronze Luristan sword from what is now Iran.   Eared pommel with incised decoration on handle.   B1644 - A bronze Luristan sword from what is now Iran. Eared pommel with incised decoration on handle. B
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A bronze Luristan sword from what is now Iran. Eared pommel with incised decoration on handle. Blade has long, raised central ridge. Fine green
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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A large Caucasian Qaddara sword.  This type of  sword is found from northern Iran up into the  trans1645 - A large Caucasian Qaddara sword. This type of sword is found from northern Iran up into the trans
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A large Caucasian Qaddara sword. This type of sword is found from northern Iran up into the trans-caucasus. Two piece kindjal type horn handle wi
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to bitru for (400.00 + 76.00BP) = 476.00
 
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A very large dha sword from Thailand.  Chased and  repousse handle and scabbard done in brass then  1646 - A very large dha sword from Thailand. Chased and repousse handle and scabbard done in brass then
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A very large dha sword from Thailand. Chased and repousse handle and scabbard done in brass then silvered. Blade elaborately silver inlayed with
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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An early example of a British Army bandsman’s  sword.  Brass handle with a beautifully rendered  lio1646a - An early example of a British Army bandsman’s sword. Brass handle with a beautifully rendered lio
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An early example of a British Army bandsman’s sword. Brass handle with a beautifully rendered lions head pommel and twisted grip. Blade has a sho
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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A karabela saber mounted in pierced and embossed  nickel silver.  Multi fullered blade with an  Arab1646b - A karabela saber mounted in pierced and embossed nickel silver. Multi fullered blade with an Arab
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A karabela saber mounted in pierced and embossed nickel silver. Multi fullered blade with an Arabic date of 1352 which translates to 1934. Good c
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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A very unusual large katar mounted on a steel  pole.  Large ball pommel with silver inlayed  decorat1646c - A very unusual large katar mounted on a steel pole. Large ball pommel with silver inlayed decorat
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A very unusual large katar mounted on a steel pole. Large ball pommel with silver inlayed decoration to pole. Large katar blade covered with chis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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An Ottoman musket that was originally a flintlock  and was later converted to percussion.  An older 1647 - An Ottoman musket that was originally a flintlock and was later converted to percussion. An older
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An Ottoman musket that was originally a flintlock and was later converted to percussion. An older barrel made from pattern welded Damascus steel d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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