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Tribute to American Veterans Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1201 W. Katella Ave, Orange, California, 92867, United States In Person PreviewPreview at Little John's Auction Service 1740 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868 Tuesday thru Frida...

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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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