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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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Brass mounted and engraved Chinese small sword  with fluted wood handle measuring 24 ¾” overall  wit1699 - Brass mounted and engraved Chinese small sword with fluted wood handle measuring 24 ¾” overall wit
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Brass mounted and engraved Chinese small sword with fluted wood handle measuring 24 ¾” overall with 19” blade. No scabbard. The condition is ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (135.00) = 135.00
 
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Islamic, possibly from regional Afghanistan, large  flintlock caliber camel gun, approx. 42” overall1700 - Islamic, possibly from regional Afghanistan, large flintlock caliber camel gun, approx. 42” overall
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Islamic, possibly from regional Afghanistan, large flintlock caliber camel gun, approx. 42” overall with a 27” iron barrel, wood stock, lockplate d
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Ethiopian (Abyssinian) leather shield.  Molded  rawhide with separately applied grip.  Front covered1700a - Ethiopian (Abyssinian) leather shield. Molded rawhide with separately applied grip. Front covered
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Ethiopian (Abyssinian) leather shield. Molded rawhide with separately applied grip. Front covered in tooled geometrical patterns. Back features t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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A steel Persian trident spear head.  Acid etched  head with people, fish, vines and a snake.  Late  1700b - A steel Persian trident spear head. Acid etched head with people, fish, vines and a snake. Late
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A steel Persian trident spear head. Acid etched head with people, fish, vines and a snake. Late 19th century. Good condition with general wear.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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A Knights Templar Masonic sword with a scrimshawed  ivory handle and original chain.  Silver plated 1700c - A Knights Templar Masonic sword with a scrimshawed ivory handle and original chain. Silver plated
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A Knights Templar Masonic sword with a scrimshawed ivory handle and original chain. Silver plated mounts with enameled highlights. Finely etched
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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A double-bladed Sudanese dagger known as a  haladie.  These were commonly used by the Samaniyya Sufi1700d - A double-bladed Sudanese dagger known as a haladie. These were commonly used by the Samaniyya Sufi
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A double-bladed Sudanese dagger known as a haladie. These were commonly used by the Samaniyya Sufis of Sudan. A symmetrical bone grip with curved
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Russian 1903 dated Nagant DA revolver, 7.62mm  cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood  gri1701 - Russian 1903 dated Nagant DA revolver, 7.62mm cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood gri
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Russian 1903 dated Nagant DA revolver, 7.62mm cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, lanyard ring, #28033 in very good condition s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Victorian axe in ancient Celtic style and designs,  wood shaft is approx. 15” long, metal axe head  1702 - Victorian axe in ancient Celtic style and designs, wood shaft is approx. 15” long, metal axe head
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Victorian axe in ancient Celtic style and designs, wood shaft is approx. 15” long, metal axe head approx. 6” long x 4” at widest point (blade edge).
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
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Southeast Asian dagger with hardwood scabbard,  approx. 21” overall with an engraved 9” blade,  horn1703 - Southeast Asian dagger with hardwood scabbard, approx. 21” overall with an engraved 9” blade, horn
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Southeast Asian dagger with hardwood scabbard, approx. 21” overall with an engraved 9” blade, horn grip and inlaid metal “dot” design on scabbard.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
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Afghanistan dagger, approx. 15-1/2” overall with  an 11-1/2” blade, grip is decorated as is a  porti1704 - Afghanistan dagger, approx. 15-1/2” overall with an 11-1/2” blade, grip is decorated as is a porti
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Afghanistan dagger, approx. 15-1/2” overall with an 11-1/2” blade, grip is decorated as is a portion of the blade. Est.: $125-$250.
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Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
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African axe, wood shaft approx. 18” in length with  iron spike approx. 10-1/2” overall.   Est.:   $51705 - African axe, wood shaft approx. 18” in length with iron spike approx. 10-1/2” overall. Est.: $5
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African axe, wood shaft approx. 18” in length with iron spike approx. 10-1/2” overall. Est.: $50-$100.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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Ojibwe war club made of a bulbous wood root with  embedded steel point; club approx. 16” overall  wi1706 - Ojibwe war club made of a bulbous wood root with embedded steel point; club approx. 16” overall wi
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Ojibwe war club made of a bulbous wood root with embedded steel point; club approx. 16” overall with the blade approx. 5” long. Est.: $175-$350.
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Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Philippine Island chain head hunter’s short sword  with carved bone grip, approx. 25-1/2” overall  w1707 - Philippine Island chain head hunter’s short sword with carved bone grip, approx. 25-1/2” overall w
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Philippine Island chain head hunter’s short sword with carved bone grip, approx. 25-1/2” overall with a 20” blade; heavy dark patina; still very sh
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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South East Asian sword with wood scabbard and  engraved throat and tip, approx. 31-1/2” overall  wit1708 - South East Asian sword with wood scabbard and engraved throat and tip, approx. 31-1/2” overall wit
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South East Asian sword with wood scabbard and engraved throat and tip, approx. 31-1/2” overall with a 24”engraved blade that is 2-1/4” wide at the
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Stevens “Visible Loader” pump action rifle in .22  S,L,LR caliber with a 22” round barrel, blue  fin1709 - Stevens “Visible Loader” pump action rifle in .22 S,L,LR caliber with a 22” round barrel, blue fin
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Stevens “Visible Loader” pump action rifle in .22 S,L,LR caliber with a 22” round barrel, blue finish, wood stock with a grooved fore end, serial n
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Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to rheath for (225.00 + 42.75BP) = 267.75
 
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Winchester Model 1890 pump action rifle, desirable  .22 short cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish,1710 - Winchester Model 1890 pump action rifle, desirable .22 short cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish,
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Winchester Model 1890 pump action rifle, desirable .22 short cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stock and forend, #543258 in overall very
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Savage Model 720 semi-automatic shotgun in 16GA  with a 28” barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut  p1711 - Savage Model 720 semi-automatic shotgun in 16GA with a 28” barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut p
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Savage Model 720 semi-automatic shotgun in 16GA with a 28” barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut pistol grip stock, hard rubber butt plate, serial
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Italian Carcano bolt action rifle in 6.5x52mm  caliber with a 30 ½” barrel, blue finish, straight  g1712 - Italian Carcano bolt action rifle in 6.5x52mm caliber with a 30 ½” barrel, blue finish, straight g
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Italian Carcano bolt action rifle in 6.5x52mm caliber with a 30 ½” barrel, blue finish, straight grip wood stock, sling swivels, serial numbe...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to milsurp762 for (150.00 + 28.50BP) = 178.50
 
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Fabrique Nationale custom Mauser in .30-06 caliber  with a 23” J.C. Higgins Model 51 barrel, blue  f1713 - Fabrique Nationale custom Mauser in .30-06 caliber with a 23” J.C. Higgins Model 51 barrel, blue f
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Fabrique Nationale custom Mauser in .30-06 caliber with a 23” J.C. Higgins Model 51 barrel, blue finish, pistol grip checkered wood stock with chee
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Argentine 1891 Mauser bolt action rifle in  7.65x53mm caliber with a 28 ¾”barrel, blue finish,  slin1714 - Argentine 1891 Mauser bolt action rifle in 7.65x53mm caliber with a 28 ¾”barrel, blue finish, slin
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Argentine 1891 Mauser bolt action rifle in 7.65x53mm caliber with a 28 ¾”barrel, blue finish, sling swivels, full wood stock, serial number ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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