May Premiere Auction

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The Rock Island Auction Company's 2014 May Premiere Firearms Auction Will
Attract the Top Collectors of Numerous Genres.
It takes a lot to capture the interest of the top firearms collectors in the world. They've been around the hobby for years and have seen a lot, so when something grabs their eye, you know it has to be special. RIAC's May 2014 Premiere Firearms Auction has the piqued the curiosity of collectors seeking nothing but the best in not just one, but several popular and historic categories.
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Two European Zweihander Style Swords3400 - Two European Zweihander Style Swords
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Two European Zweihander Style Swords 1) 15th/16th Century Style Zweihander, 65 inches overall with a 50 1/2 inch double edged triple fuller blade, ou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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European Style Heavy Crossbow with Display Stand3401 - European Style Heavy Crossbow with Display Stand
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European Style Heavy Crossbow with Display Stand Likely French or Belgian, this early 19th century target shooting crossbow is constructed from steel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Jousting Helm with Stand3402 - Jousting Helm with Stand
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Jousting Helm with Stand This example appears to be from the mid 19th century in the style of the early 16th century. These "frog mouth" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Suit of Armor for Man and Horse in the Style of the 16th Century3403 - Suit of Armor for Man and Horse in the Style of the 16th Century
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Suit of Armor for Man and Horse in the Style of the 16th Century This example appears to be a completely homogenous contemporary suit of armor. The h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Tower Marked Flintlock Belt Pistol3404 - Tower Marked Flintlock Belt Pistol
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Tower Marked Flintlock Belt Pistol This is an example of a British Military Flintlock Pistol, most likely of Sea Service pattern. The lock plate is m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Large Brander & Potts London Flintlock Pistol3405 - Large Brander & Potts London Flintlock Pistol
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Large Brander & Potts London Flintlock Pistol The cocking piece and lock plate feature a floral engraving and the lock plate is marked "BR...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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J.C. Miquet Liege Marked Brass Barrel Blunderbuss3406 - J.C. Miquet Liege Marked Brass Barrel Blunderbuss
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J.C. Miquet Liege Marked Brass Barrel Blunderbuss The lock plate is marked "J.C. Miquet/Liege" ahead of the cocking piece. The upper left...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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W. Turvey Flintlock Queen Anne Pistol with Silver Furniture3407 - W. Turvey Flintlock Queen Anne Pistol with Silver Furniture
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W. Turvey Flintlock Queen Anne Pistol with Silver Furniture The cannon barrel is marked "W. TURVEY". The barrel tang features a scroll en...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Clark English Flintlock Pistol3408 - Clark English Flintlock Pistol
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Clark English Flintlock Pistol The top of the barrel is marked "CLARK HOLBORN LONDON CAPT DAVISON" and the lock is marked "CLARK&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Two Unmarked Flintlock Pistols -A) Double Barreled Flintlock Pistol3409 - Two Unmarked Flintlock Pistols -A) Double Barreled Flintlock Pistol
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Two Unmarked Flintlock Pistols -A) Double Barreled Flintlock Pistol Two Unmarked Flintlock Pistols -A) Double Barreled Flintlock Pistol Produced wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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T.G. MARR Signed Smoothbore Flintlock Carbine with Jaeger-Style Full Stock3410 - T.G. MARR Signed Smoothbore Flintlock Carbine with Jaeger-Style Full Stock
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T.G. MARR Signed Smoothbore Flintlock Carbine with Jaeger-Style Full Stock Fitted with a blade front sight, with a pair of fleur-de-lis proof stamps
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Embossed Suit of Parade Armor with Halberd3411 - Embossed Suit of Parade Armor with Halberd
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Embossed Suit of Parade Armor with Halberd An armors copy of an example of a parade suit that has extensive floral scroll and Fleur-de-Lis embossed d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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18th Century Spanish Bilbao Rapier with Chiseled Decoration3412 - 18th Century Spanish Bilbao Rapier with Chiseled Decoration
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18th Century Spanish Bilbao Rapier with Chiseled Decoration Measuring 39 1/2 inches overall, with a 33 3/4 inch single fuller blade. Faint markings a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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One Ivory Handled Plug Bayonet and One Dagger with Figural Hilt3413 - One Ivory Handled Plug Bayonet and One Dagger with Figural Hilt
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One Ivory Handled Plug Bayonet and One Dagger with Figural Hilt 1) Figural hilt dagger, 16 3/4 inches overall with a 12 1/8 inch double edged spear p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips3414 - Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips
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Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips When open the knife measures 19 1/2 inches long with an unmarked 9 inch spear point blade wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Two Attractive European Style Swords3415 - Two Attractive European Style Swords
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Two Attractive European Style Swords 1) 16th Century Style Longsword. 48 inches overall, with a 39 inch double edged blade with staggered triple full
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Spanish-Marked Rapier and Parrying Dagger Paired Set3416 - Spanish-Marked Rapier and Parrying Dagger Paired Set
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Spanish-Marked Rapier and Parrying Dagger Paired Set Both weapons bear the marking of Juan de Leizalde of Seville in the fullers, with "ring/I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Decoratively Etched Harness of Armor in the Style of the 16th Century3417 - Decoratively Etched Harness of Armor in the Style of the 16th Century
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Decoratively Etched Harness of Armor in the Style of the 16th Century This suit appears to be completely homogenous. There are bands of floral scroll
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Unmarked Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss3418 - Unmarked Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss
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Unmarked Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss There are no visible markings on this massive blunderbuss. Brass barrel and iron remaining parts. Grip ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Unique European "RAMEAU" "Monkey Tail" Percussion Breechloading Rifle3419 - Unique European "RAMEAU" "Monkey Tail" Percussion Breechloading Rifle
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Unique European "RAMEAU" "Monkey Tail" Percussion Breechloading Rifle Dovetail mounted blade front sight and an adjustable notc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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17th Century Spanish Rapier3420 - 17th Century Spanish Rapier
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17th Century Spanish Rapier Produced around 1620-1630. 45 inches overall, with a 39 inch lozenge section blade, marked "TOMAS EAIALA" in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Matched Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger3421 - Matched Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger
Rock Island Auction Company
Matched Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger Both weapons are fitted with twisted wire grips and floral accented guards and pommels. Each blade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Mortimer London Brass Barrel Flintlock Coach Gun with Snap Bayonet3422 - Mortimer London Brass Barrel Flintlock Coach Gun with Snap Bayonet
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Mortimer London Brass Barrel Flintlock Coach Gun with Snap Bayonet The top of the brass smooth bore barrel is marked "HW MORTIMER LONDON GUN M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Unique J. Harding London Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol Muzzle Marked "For His Majesty's Mail Coaches3423 - Unique J. Harding London Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol Muzzle Marked "For His Majesty's Mail Coaches
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Unique J. Harding London Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol Muzzle Marked "For His Majesty's Mail Coaches" The lock plate is marked &quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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H. Crisp Marked Flintlock Pistol3424 - H. Crisp Marked Flintlock Pistol
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H. Crisp Marked Flintlock Pistol The cocking piece and lock plate have a floral scroll engraving and the lock plate is marked "H. CRISP" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Hodgson & Thompson Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol3425 - Hodgson & Thompson Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol
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Hodgson & Thompson Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol The lock plate is script marked "Hodgson/&/Thompson" ahead of the hammer. The sm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Beckwith London Flintlock Damascus Pistol3426 - Beckwith London Flintlock Damascus Pistol
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Beckwith London Flintlock Damascus Pistol The lock plate has a border engraving, is script marked "Beckwith" and has a sliding safety. Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to sultan1 for (2,750.00 + 563.75BP) = 3,313.75
 
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Suit of Armor in the 15th Century Gothic Style3427 - Suit of Armor in the 15th Century Gothic Style
Rock Island Auction Company
Suit of Armor in the 15th Century Gothic Style This contemporary example has a well made barbute style helm. The skull is a 1-piece forging with a ri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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British Parker Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet3428 - British Parker Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
British Parker Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet This brass barreled flintlock blunderbuss was manufactured by Parker of Holborn,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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London Marked Flintlock Pistol with Silver Wire Inlaid Grip3429 - London Marked Flintlock Pistol with Silver Wire Inlaid Grip
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London Marked Flintlock Pistol with Silver Wire Inlaid Grip An engraved military/patriotic motif is engraved on the frame sides. The right side of th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Russian Production Silver Furnished Shashka Sword with Sheath3430 - Russian Production Silver Furnished Shashka Sword with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Russian Production Silver Furnished Shashka Sword with Sheath Measuring 35 1/2 inches overall, with a 28 3/4 inch long curved double fuller blade, wh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Gold Accented Caucasian Kinjal Dagger with Sheath3431 - Gold Accented Caucasian Kinjal Dagger with Sheath
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Gold Accented Caucasian Kinjal Dagger with Sheath 19th century production dagger measuring 24 inches overall, with an 18 1/2 inch double edged blade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Great Helm in the Style of the 14th Century3432 - Great Helm in the Style of the 14th Century
Rock Island Auction Company
Great Helm in the Style of the 14th Century Contemporary great helm in the Sugar Loaf style. The skull is composed of two pieces with a riveted band
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Embossed Suit of Armor in the 16th Century Style3433 - Embossed Suit of Armor in the 16th Century Style
Rock Island Auction Company
Embossed Suit of Armor in the 16th Century Style This example appears to be a completely homogenous contemporary suit of armor. The helmet skull is c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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British Tower Marked Flintlock Musket3434 - British Tower Marked Flintlock Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
British Tower Marked Flintlock Musket This is an example of an iron mounted musket made by the British for trade. The lock is marked "TOWER/17...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Paired Set of Rapier and Main-Gauche3435 - Paired Set of Rapier and Main-Gauche
Rock Island Auction Company
Paired Set of Rapier and Main-Gauche The pair are decorated with matching cross fleury designs on the guards, ball-tipped straight quillion cross gua
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Decorative Silver Plated Parade Style Burgonet and Shield3436 - Decorative Silver Plated Parade Style Burgonet and Shield
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Decorative Silver Plated Parade Style Burgonet and Shield This contemporary German electrotype burgonet is decorated with a scene of topless ladies o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Two Victorian Era European Style Daggers3437 - Two Victorian Era European Style Daggers
Rock Island Auction Company
Two Victorian Era European Style Daggers 1) 17th century style dagger, 17 inches overall, with an 11 3/4 inch diamond profile blade with staggered in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Lazarino Marked Flintlock Blunderbuss3438 - Lazarino Marked Flintlock Blunderbuss
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Lazarino Marked Flintlock Blunderbuss Produced with a groove rear sight and no front sight, with "L*LAZARINO" on the top and left side of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Ornately Mounted German Percussion Conversion Pistol with Relief Carved Stock3439 - Ornately Mounted German Percussion Conversion Pistol with Relief Carved Stock
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Ornately Mounted German Percussion Conversion Pistol with Relief Carved Stock The lock is marked "ERNST/FITSCHULKT/OELS" and there is a &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Ornate Silver and Gold Inlaid Flintlock Pistol3440 - Ornate Silver and Gold Inlaid Flintlock Pistol
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Ornate Silver and Gold Inlaid Flintlock Pistol Consignor notes state that this pistol was made circa 1770 and is of possible Russian Tula manufacture
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Matching Pair of Unmarked French Flintlock Pocket Pistols -A) Flintlock Pocket Pistol3441 - Matching Pair of Unmarked French Flintlock Pocket Pistols -A) Flintlock Pocket Pistol
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Matching Pair of Unmarked French Flintlock Pocket Pistols -A) Flintlock Pocket Pistol Matching Pair of Unmarked French Flintlock Pocket Pistols -A)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two English Marked Silver Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Percussion Pistols -A) Bak3442 - Collector's Lot of Two English Marked Silver Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Percussion Pistols -A) Bak
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Collector's Lot of Two English Marked Silver Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Percussion Pistols -A) Baker London Marked Single Shot Percussion Pist...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Composite Crusader Style Suit of Armor3443 - Composite Crusader Style Suit of Armor
Rock Island Auction Company
Composite Crusader Style Suit of Armor This example has a contemporary great helm that is composed of 5 pieces riveted together. There is a brass acc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Armet a Rondel Helmet in the Style of the late 15th Century3444 - Armet a Rondel Helmet in the Style of the late 15th Century
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Armet a Rondel Helmet in the Style of the late 15th Century Contemporary armet a rondel helmet with the skull composed of 3 pieces welded together. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Small Sword, Reportedly Recovered from the Vicinity of Old Jerusalem3445 - Small Sword, Reportedly Recovered from the Vicinity of Old Jerusalem
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Small Sword, Reportedly Recovered from the Vicinity of Old Jerusalem Measuring 29 inches overall with a 22 1/4 inch blade, with light engraving and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Gold and Silver Accented Metal Recurve Bow3446 - Gold and Silver Accented Metal Recurve Bow
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Gold and Silver Accented Metal Recurve Bow Measuring 39 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide in a recurve style with a contoured handgrip in the center
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Matched Gold Embellished Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger3447 - Matched Gold Embellished Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger
Rock Island Auction Company
Matched Gold Embellished Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger Both weapons in this lot are from the 19th century and are decorated with golden
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Engraved Isaac Hollis & Sons Breech Loading Percussion Target Rifle3448 - Engraved Isaac Hollis & Sons Breech Loading Percussion Target Rifle
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Engraved Isaac Hollis & Sons Breech Loading Percussion Target Rifle Starting in the first half of the 19th century as Hollis Brothers & Com...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to ejamesjpfrog for (2,250.00 + 461.25BP) = 2,711.25
 
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Early Production Purdey 20 Gauge Damascus Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun3449 - Early Production Purdey 20 Gauge Damascus Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun
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Early Production Purdey 20 Gauge Damascus Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun This is an example of an early production Purdey percussion shotgun manufa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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