April Premiere Firearms Auction

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Our offering for this April Premiere sale picks right back up from where we left off in December of 2012. This auction features an exceptionally diverse and stellar assortment of firearms, edged weapons and, let’s not forget, armor from a number of high caliber, very well-known collections which include: The William Ashby Collection, The Chuck Lindley Collection, The Anthony Urbanoski Collection, and The Gary Cote Collection. Compounding the importance of this sale are numerous unnamed collections as well as many significant single gun consignments.

OVER 2700 LOTS FEATURING…

The William Ashby Collection of Arms & Armor
Matchlocks of Europe and Asia, a variety of Continental wheelocks, and an array of snaplocks, snaphaunces and other items from the Mediterranean, the Orient and beyond. Fine antique ornamentation is represented with wirework, wood carving, metal, bone, stone inlays and engraving executed by master craftsmen. Included in the collection are over twenty full suits of armor and numerous accoutrements including swords, daggers, halberds, helmets and shields.

Chuck Lindley’s Extraordinary German Military Collection
Lugers, Nazi daggers, medals and the finest and most comprehensive collection of P38 semi-automatic pistols ever assembled and offered for public auction. The collection features over 200 P38s manufactured by Walther, Mauser and Spreewerke representing every model and manufacturer code of all production dates in all serial number blocks.

Part II of The Anthony Urbanowski Collection with Over 70 Quality Smith & Wessons

Award Winning Display of Winchester Model 1894 Longarms from the Collection of Gary Cote

Historic Milestones in Winchester Firearms – Over 400

Impressive Colt Firearms – Over 550
The legend of Samuel Colt will be alive and well at Rock Island Auction Company’s April 19th, 20th and 21st Premiere Firearms Auction.

Civil War Arms
At Rock Island Auction Company we pride ourselves on our ability to continually bring to auction the most important military arms collections in private hands.

An outstanding variety of European and American sporting arms
High grade shotguns, sporting rifles in rare calibers and configurations, double rifles and drillings which boast such names such as Boss, Holland & Holland, Purdey, A.H. Fox, Winchester, Krieghoff and many more.

Sporting Rifles Highlights - a stellar selection of the most popular American hunting rifle--the Winchester Model 70 in Super Grade and carbine configurations and in calibers such as 7mm, .300 Magnum, 300 Savage, 35 Remington, 7.65 mm Argentine, and 458 Winchester Magnum. Over 60 Model 70’s alone!

The shotgun roster includes such rarities as a Holland & Holland Royal Hammerless Ejector Paradox Double Barrel Shotgun; a deluxe relief signed master engraved Lusso Grade Model 57 Rizzini Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun; and an engraved Boss & Co. marked Double Barrel Hammerless Sidelock Pigeon Shotgun, just to name a few.

Other select highlights--fine Browning Olympian bolt action rifles; an engraved Ludwig Brovnik Side by Side Double Rifle in Desirable 458 Win Mag; and a cased W.J. Jeffery & Co. Double Barrel Hammerless Rifle in .450/400 Nitro Express with Scope.

AND MUCH MORE!
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Scarce Victor Colette Gravity Feed Repeating Pistol3350 - Scarce Victor Colette Gravity Feed Repeating Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Colette Gravity Feed Introduced at the 1855 Paris World's Fair, Victor Colette's g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Decorative Etched Harness of Armor with Matching Shield3351 - Decorative Etched Harness of Armor with Matching Shield
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $8000 - 15000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Two Attractive Court Swords3352 - Two Attractive Court Swords
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2500 Manufacturer: None Model: None 1) Henry Poole London court sword. 38 1/2 inch overall length, with a 31 1/2 inch etched t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Two Victorian Era Halberds3353 - Two Victorian Era Halberds
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $950 - 1600
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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One Victorian Era Flail and One 18th Century Mace3354 - One Victorian Era Flail and One 18th Century Mace
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1000 - 2000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Etched Miniature Suit of Armor3355 - Etched Miniature Suit of Armor
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1700 Manufacturer: None Model: None This suit has a close style helmet with 6 diamond piercings in the ventail. Has the older
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Victorian-Era Decorative Wheel Lock Pistol with Extensive Ivory and Mother of Pearl Inlay Work3356 - Victorian-Era Decorative Wheel Lock Pistol with Extensive Ivory and Mother of Pearl Inlay Work
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1500 - 2750
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Rare Documented German "Crank Action" Breech Loading Air Rifle from U.S. Cartridge Co. Collection3357 - Rare Documented German "Crank Action" Breech Loading Air Rifle from U.S. Cartridge Co. Collection
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 Manufacturer: German Model: Crank Air Rifle Date and location of production are unknown, but the style and mechanism sugg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Matching Set of Rapier and Main-Gauche3358 - Matching Set of Rapier and Main-Gauche
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $900 - 1500
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Unidentified Flintlock Knife Pistol with Bone Scales3359 - Unidentified Flintlock Knife Pistol with Bone Scales
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1400 - 2250
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Engraved Unmarked Snaphaunce Flintlock Holster Pistol3360 - Engraved Unmarked Snaphaunce Flintlock Holster Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1300 - 1900
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Unmarked Knife with Silver Furniture, Bone Grip and Sheath3361 - Unmarked Knife with Silver Furniture, Bone Grip and Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1200 - 1700
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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British Cannon with Carriage3362 - British Cannon with Carriage
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 Manufacturer: None Model: None The cast iron cannon is 26 inches long and the muzzle has a 2 inch opening. A large raised
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Three Elaborate Antique Flasks3363 - Three Elaborate Antique Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1500 - 2000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Maximilian Style Harness of Armor3364 - Maximilian Style Harness of Armor
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $6500 - 12000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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One European Style Cup-Hilt Rapier and Two Main-Gauche Daggers3365 - One European Style Cup-Hilt Rapier and Two Main-Gauche Daggers
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $2000 - 3500
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Three European Style Halberds3366 - Three European Style Halberds
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1500 - 2500
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Miniature Suit of 16th Century Style Armor3367 - Miniature Suit of 16th Century Style Armor
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 3000 Manufacturer: None Model: None Produced in the Victorian era, this example has a close style helmet with raised comb and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Victorian Crossbow with Bone and Snakeskin Accents, Matching Quiver and Two Bolts3368 - Victorian Crossbow with Bone and Snakeskin Accents, Matching Quiver and Two Bolts
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1500 - 2750
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Harness of Armor in the 15th Century Gothic Style3369 - Harness of Armor in the 15th Century Gothic Style
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $8000 - 15000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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European Wheel Lock Rifle with Bone Inlaid Stock3370 - European Wheel Lock Rifle with Bone Inlaid Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Wheel Lock Blade and notch sights, with a faint signature at the breech and dual fences arou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Ivory Accented Pair of Decorative Saxon-Style Wheel Lock Pistols3371 - Ivory Accented Pair of Decorative Saxon-Style Wheel Lock Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 4000 A) Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Wheellock Produced for decoration without sights, with a cannon muzzle and decorative ban
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Miniature Suit of German Gothic Style Armor3372 - Miniature Suit of German Gothic Style Armor
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 3000 Manufacturer: None Model: None Sallet style helmet, pierced and fluted rondels, embossed ridges, non articulating finger
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Cased Engraved Edward Reilly London Percussion Over/Under Howdah Pistol with Accessories3373 - Cased Engraved Edward Reilly London Percussion Over/Under Howdah Pistol with Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 Manufacturer: Reilly & Co Edward M Model: Over/Under Manufactured circa 1830s to 1840s, this unique over/under perc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Engraved Wilkinson London Production Percussion Howdah Pistol3374 - Engraved Wilkinson London Production Percussion Howdah Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4500 Manufacturer: English Model: Percussion Most famous for the production of swords, razors, and commando daggers, Wilkinson
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Cased Pair of Engraved Harkom Edinburgh Marked Percussion Double Barrel Pistols3375 - Cased Pair of Engraved Harkom Edinburgh Marked Percussion Double Barrel Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 11000 A) Manufacturer: Harkom Model: Percussion This lot consists of two identically engraved Harkom produced percussion pisto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Hanress of Armor in the 16th Century German Style with Rapier3376 - Hanress of Armor in the 16th Century German Style with Rapier
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $7500 - 15000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Attractive Victorian Wheel Lock Pistol with Battle Scene Decorated Ivory Paneled Stock3377 - Attractive Victorian Wheel Lock Pistol with Battle Scene Decorated Ivory Paneled Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $3000 - 4250
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Victorian-Era European Style Rapier3378 - Victorian-Era European Style Rapier
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1100 - 2000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Two Victorian Era European Style Halberds3379 - Two Victorian Era European Style Halberds
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1000 - 1800
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Brass Pepperbox Percussion Pistols3380 - Collector's Lot of Two Brass Pepperbox Percussion Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1000 - 1500
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Child Sized Armor in the Tilting Style3381 - Child Sized Armor in the Tilting Style
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $2500 - 4500
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Desirable Andreis Munsten Marked Early 17th Century German-Style Rapier3382 - Desirable Andreis Munsten Marked Early 17th Century German-Style Rapier
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1800 - 2750
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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German Katzbalger Side Sword and a Tool3383 - German Katzbalger Side Sword and a Tool
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1100 - 1600
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to skippertaz for (2,000.00 + 410.00BP) = 2,410.00
 
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Two Polearms3384 - Two Polearms
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1100 - 1800
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Heavy Chain Mail Shirt3385 - Heavy Chain Mail Shirt
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1500 - 2750
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Etched Steel Shield in the Mid 16th Century Italian Pisan Style3386 - Etched Steel Shield in the Mid 16th Century Italian Pisan Style
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1000 - 2000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Cased Engraved John Manton & Son London Percussion Target Pistol with Accessories3387 - Cased Engraved John Manton & Son London Percussion Target Pistol with Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Manufacturer: John Manton Sons & Co. Model: Percussion - Pistol Manufactured by John Manton & Son of London, En...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Two Enniskillen Marked Percussion Pistols with Case3388 - Two Enniskillen Marked Percussion Pistols with Case
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 A) Manufacturer: Irish Model: Percussion Pistol Blade and notch sights, with "ENNISKILLEN" on the top flat an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Cased Engraved Inlaid Matching Set of London Marked Damascus Barrel Percussion Muff Pistols with Ebo3389 - Cased Engraved Inlaid Matching Set of London Marked Damascus Barrel Percussion Muff Pistols with Ebo
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 A) Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Muff This lot consist of a pair of "LONDON" marked percussion muff pistols in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Attractive Late 18th Century French Gold Accented Small Sword3390 - Attractive Late 18th Century French Gold Accented Small Sword
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $2000 - 3000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Rare Rose Bowie Knife with Silver Fittings and Leather Sheath3391 - Rare Rose Bowie Knife with Silver Fittings and Leather Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 10000 Manufacturer: None Model: None Measuring 13 1/4 inches overall, with an 8 7/8 inch double edged spear point blade, marke
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Samuel C. Wragg Sheffield Production Folding Dirk with Ivory Grips and American Patriotic Decoration3392 - Samuel C. Wragg Sheffield Production Folding Dirk with Ivory Grips and American Patriotic Decoration
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufacturer: None Model: None Produced in the 1800s, the American market was loaded with customers demanding quality edg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Ivory Hilted Push Dagger with Sheath3393 - Ivory Hilted Push Dagger with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufacturer: None Model: None Measuring 8 1/2 inches in overall length, this dagger is equipped with a 5 inch double edg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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French Style Folding Dirk, with Nickel Finished Hilt and Mother of Pearl/Ebony Grip Scales3394 - French Style Folding Dirk, with Nickel Finished Hilt and Mother of Pearl/Ebony Grip Scales
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Manufacturer: None Model: None When open, the knife measures 15 1/4 inches long, with a 6 1/2 inch long single edged spea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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European Folding Knife with Incised Carved Mother of Pearl Grips3395 - European Folding Knife with Incised Carved Mother of Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 3000 Manufacturer: None Model: None Measuring 13 inches when opened, this pocketknife is equipped with a single edged spear po
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Very Long French Style Folding Bowie Knife with Etched Blade and Two Tone Mother of Pearl and Bone G3396 - Very Long French Style Folding Bowie Knife with Etched Blade and Two Tone Mother of Pearl and Bone G
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Manufacturer: None Model: None When open, the knife measures 23 1/2 inches long, with a 10 3/4 inch long clip point blade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Boker Arbolito Hunting Knife with Engraved and Gold Inlaid Silver Sheath and Grip3397 - Boker Arbolito Hunting Knife with Engraved and Gold Inlaid Silver Sheath and Grip
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $700 - 1000 Manufacturer: None Model: None Produced in Buenos Aires, Brazil, measuring 10 1/8 inches overall. The single edged drop po
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Composite Harness of 16th Century Armor3398 - Composite Harness of 16th Century Armor
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $12000 - 25000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Two European Style Swords3399 - Two European Style Swords
Rock Island Auction Company
Armor Terms &Conditions and Additional Information Estimate: $1100 - 1700
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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