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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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A hide shield from Baluchistan in what is now part  of Pakistan.  Made from thick, hardened leather 1603 - A hide shield from Baluchistan in what is now part of Pakistan. Made from thick, hardened leather
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A hide shield from Baluchistan in what is now part of Pakistan. Made from thick, hardened leather and embellished with numerous decorated brass mo
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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A Qing dynasty Manchu composite bow with two  arrows.  Made from layers of wood, horn and sinew  the1604 - A Qing dynasty Manchu composite bow with two arrows. Made from layers of wood, horn and sinew the
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A Qing dynasty Manchu composite bow with two arrows. Made from layers of wood, horn and sinew these bows were incredibly strong. This bow has a d
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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A pair of Qing dynasty iron stirrups with silver  inlays.  Decorated with bats and Chinese symbols. 1605 - A pair of Qing dynasty iron stirrups with silver inlays. Decorated with bats and Chinese symbols.
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A pair of Qing dynasty iron stirrups with silver inlays. Decorated with bats and Chinese symbols. 18th-19th century. Worn with some of silver in
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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A south Indian chilanum dagger hand forged   entirely of steel.  Double edged recurved blade.   17th1606 - A south Indian chilanum dagger hand forged entirely of steel. Double edged recurved blade. 17th
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A south Indian chilanum dagger hand forged entirely of steel. Double edged recurved blade. 17th century. Dark patina on hilt and pitting on bla
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Omani style Arab jambia.  Horn handle with chased  silver mounts and a gold band.  Scabbard made of 1607 - Omani style Arab jambia. Horn handle with chased silver mounts and a gold band. Scabbard made of
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Omani style Arab jambia. Horn handle with chased silver mounts and a gold band. Scabbard made of chased silver mounts and woven silver wire with
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Possibly Dinka from Sudan.  An interesting  combination short spear and shield made from  crocodile 1608 - Possibly Dinka from Sudan. An interesting combination short spear and shield made from crocodile
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Possibly Dinka from Sudan. An interesting combination short spear and shield made from crocodile hide with an iron tipped spearhead. 19th century
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Star Firestar semi-automatic pistol, cal. .45  ACP,Serial #2062890.  The pistol is in overall  fine 1609 - Star Firestar semi-automatic pistol, cal. .45 ACP,Serial #2062890. The pistol is in overall fine
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Star Firestar semi-automatic pistol, cal. .45 ACP,Serial #2062890. The pistol is in overall fine condition with a 3 ½” barrel. The pistol ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 lever action SRC, .25-35  W.C.F.  cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood  stocks,1610 - Winchester Model 1894 lever action SRC, .25-35 W.C.F. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks,
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Winchester Model 1894 lever action SRC, .25-35 W.C.F. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, 3 leaf rear sight (left wing of 2nd sight missin
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Period engraved Remington New Model No. 4  revolver, .38 cal., 2-1/2” round barrel, nickel  finish, 1611 - Period engraved Remington New Model No. 4 revolver, .38 cal., 2-1/2” round barrel, nickel finish,
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Period engraved Remington New Model No. 4 revolver, .38 cal., 2-1/2” round barrel, nickel finish, faux ivory grips, #NVSN in overall fine condition
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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A large Moro kris from the southern island of  Mindanao in the Philippines.  Probably Maguindanao  w1612 - A large Moro kris from the southern island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Probably Maguindanao w
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A large Moro kris from the southern island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Probably Maguindanao work with an intricate filigree handle and large i
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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