Civil War, Antique Firearms & Military Auction

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This Auction Will Feature Over 800 Examples Of Firearms, Swords And Accessories From The Revolutionary War To World War II.

Saturday January 16th 2010
9 Am Discovery Session 0ver 250 Lots
11am Cataloged Session Over 650 Lots

Preview Friday January 15th 10am-5pm And Saturday January 16th 8am-11am

Do you have items or collections to sell or consign? Fontaine’s Auction Gallery is offering a special promotion, 0% commission on high-quality consignments for future sales.
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Artillery Tube Pouch452 - Artillery Tube Pouch
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Artillery Tube Pouch. A leather pouch for carrying the lanyard, thumb stall, priming wire, gimlet and friction primers. The tube pouch was worn on a l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Light Cavalry Sword, Poland, pre-WWII model 1934453 - Light Cavalry Sword, Poland, pre-WWII model 1934
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Light Cavalry Sword, Poland, pre-WWII model 1934. Brass pommel cap (tang nut); brass stirrup guard; rear finial with opening for sword knot. Black woo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,500.00 + 810.00BP) = 5,310.00
 
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World War I Flare Gun w/ Canvas Holster454 - World War I Flare Gun w/ Canvas Holster
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
World War I Flare Gun w/ Canvas Holster. Brass flare gun has a 7" round barrel with a 1" bore that is good condition. The brass frame is m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Fighting Knife, USA, WWII455 - Fighting Knife, USA, WWII
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Fighting Knife, USA, WWII. Grip formed by grooved leather disks; flat disk pommel. Single-edged straight parkerized blade with inscription "US ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Remington-Beals Army Model Revolver.456 - Remington-Beals Army Model Revolver.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Remington-Beals Army Model Revolver. 44 caliber 8" octagon barrel has distinct rifling with some pitting. Only parts of the barrel markings are...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to monomial2 .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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World War II Ship's Telescope457 - World War II Ship's Telescope
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
World War II Ship's Telescope. Wood case is 32 ¼" long by 5" wide by 5" tall and is well constructed out of pine with brass ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to elmwoodfar.. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Lot of Two Fraternal Swords458 - Lot of Two Fraternal Swords
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Two Fraternal Swords. One is from the Ancient Order United Workman (Insurance), circa 1884-86, marked "Wolcott & Moore, Rochester, N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Stevens Favorite in 22 long rifle459 - Stevens Favorite in 22 long rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Stevens Favorite in 22 long rifle. 22" barrel has a rough bore. All metal surfaces exhibit surface rust or pitting. Buttstock has a chip missin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 13.50BP) = 88.50
 
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U.S.M.A Cadet Sword, made by the Ames Sword Co460 - U.S.M.A Cadet Sword, made by the Ames Sword Co
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S.M.A Cadet Sword, made by the Ames Sword Co. Chicopee Mass. A nice signed example of a cadet sword with cast brass pommel with eagle, cast brass gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Whitney Pocket Model Percussion Revolver461 - Whitney Pocket Model Percussion Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Whitney Pocket Model Percussion Revolver. 31 caliber 5" octagon barrel has a decent bore that will clean up some. Metal surfaces are mostly gra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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Belgian 12 gauge double barrel hammer shotgun462 - Belgian 12 gauge double barrel hammer shotgun
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Belgian 12 gauge double barrel hammer shotgun. 30" barrels have bright, shiny bores. The top rib is marked Belgium Fine Damascus Finish. The si...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 49.50BP) = 324.50
 
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Rare Nazi Germany Concert Program463 - Rare Nazi Germany Concert Program
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Rare Nazi Germany Concert Program. "Concert of the Music Corps of the LAH". This is the actual program for the grand performance, the &quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to wagner .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver464 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver. 5 shot 31 caliber revolver has a 4" barrel with a good bore. The barrel is marked "Address Saml Colt New ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Small or Court Sword (Victorian), England, 19th Century465 - Small or Court Sword (Victorian), England, 19th Century
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Small or Court Sword (Victorian), England, 19th Century. Cut steel hilt with faceted studs; urn-type pommel with tang button. Cut steel turn-down guar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army Revolver466 - Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
This firearm is post 1898 and will require an FFL or an NICS Background Check if it is to be picked up in person. If it is to be shipped it must be to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,000.00 + 720.00BP) = 4,720.00
 
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Collection of German WWI medals & badges467 - Collection of German WWI medals & badges
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Collection of German WWI medals & badges. A small collection of 11 German WWI medals and badges. Including several iron crosses and 3 German wou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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Caretaker of Danish Naval Base at Holmen Dirk468 - Caretaker of Danish Naval Base at Holmen Dirk
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Caretaker of Danish Naval Base at Holmen Dirk, model year 1910. Gilt brass pommel ball; square ebony grip; gilt brass ferrule. Gilt brass cross guard
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 81.00BP) = 531.00
 
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Pair of English Flintlock Pistols469 - Pair of English Flintlock Pistols
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Pair of English Flintlock Pistols. 8" round barrels have a 3/8" flat on top and are marked, "London". Both pistols are smoothbor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,750.00 + 315.00BP) = 2,065.00
 
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Small or court sword, England470 - Small or court sword, England
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Small or court sword, England. Cut steel hilt with faceted studs (diamanté); small pas-d'ânes; knuckle bow with faceted studs. Doub...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Civil War Cartridge Box471 - Civil War Cartridge Box
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Cartridge Box. Large cartridge box with "US" in an oval embossed on front flap and two metal compartments in the inside. The inn...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Danish Naval Dirk, M1851472 - Danish Naval Dirk, M1851
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Danish Naval Dirk, M1851. Marked "Magasin du Nord/ Kjobenhaun". A fine naval Dirk with turned white ivory grip with ditto screw cap pommel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 171.00BP) = 1,121.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver (3rd Model)473 - Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver (3rd Model)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver (3rd Model). 7 ½" octagon barrel is 36 caliber with a very good bore. The barrel address has worn away-only ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 135.00BP) = 885.00
 
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Wonderful pair of D. Egg Percussion Dueling Pistols474 - Wonderful pair of D. Egg Percussion Dueling Pistols
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Wonderful pair of D. Egg Percussion Dueling Pistols. 5 ½" octagon barrels are 62 caliber with smoothbores that have some minor pitting tha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Lot of 2 German Fire Department Dress Bayonets,475 - Lot of 2 German Fire Department Dress Bayonets,
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of 2 German Fire Department Dress Bayonets. One marked "Carl Eickhorn, Solingen" the other is unsigned. Both have silver bird's he...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Civil War Era Flute476 - Civil War Era Flute
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Era Flute. Possible Confederate flute imported from England. This is a large flute, 15 ½" in length with a rosewood body and Ger...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Lot of three German (Nazi) WWII edge weapons477 - Lot of three German (Nazi) WWII edge weapons
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of three German (Nazi) WWII edge weapons. One is an Infantry Dress Bayonet, marked, "Peter Daniel/ Krebs/ Solingen" and a lobster devi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to elliot16 .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Crescent Firearms Co. 12 gauge double barrel hammer sho478 - Crescent Firearms Co. 12 gauge double barrel hammer sho
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Crescent Firearms Co. 12 gauge double barrel hammer shotgun. 30" fluid steel barrels have mirror-like bores and an exterior finish that is turn...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Dagger, Germany, 1970's.479 - Dagger, Germany, 1970's.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Dagger, Germany, 1970's. Staghorn grips over polished brass handle with birds' head pommel. Polished brass single bar with upturned finial (...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Starr Double Action Army Revolver480 - Starr Double Action Army Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Starr Double Action Army Revolver. 6" round barrel is 44 caliber and has a very good bore. The left side of the frame is marked, "Starr Ar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to zacheva9 .. for (700.00 + 126.00BP) = 826.00
 
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US Marine Corps Sword, Germany481 - US Marine Corps Sword, Germany
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Marine Corps Sword, Germany. Mameluke type white plastic grips with two gilt nuts; front and rear gilt straps. Gilt brass bar-type guard, with quil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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U.S. Model 1917 Eddystone Rifle482 - U.S. Model 1917 Eddystone Rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
This firearm is post 1898 and will require an FFL or an NICS Background Check if it is to be picked up in person. If it is to be shipped it must be to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (375.00 + 67.50BP) = 442.50
 
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Mid 18th Century German Infantry Sword483 - Mid 18th Century German Infantry Sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Mid 18th Century German Infantry Sword. This is a nice example of a mid-18th century German infantry sword of the type carried by many American soldie
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Unmarked Single Shot Derringer484 - Unmarked Single Shot Derringer
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Unmarked Single Shot Derringer. 2 ½ " octagon barrel is about 28 caliber (30 rimfire?) and has a pitted bore. This little pistol resembles...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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US Marine Corps Officer Sword, Germany, post-WWII485 - US Marine Corps Officer Sword, Germany, post-WWII
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Marine Corps Officer Sword, Germany, post-WWII. Yellow plastic grips with two gilt nuts and straps. Gilt brass bar-type acorn finials. Single-edged
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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BREECH LOADING RIFLE486 - BREECH LOADING RIFLE
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BREECH LOADING RIFLE. Swiss vetterli model 1869 rifle in 41 rimfire. 32" barrel has some pitting in the bore. Left side of reciever is marked S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. MUSKET487 - PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. MUSKET
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. MUSKET. Model 1861 U.S. percussion rifle-musket. Confiract model with lockplate marked 1869 behind hammer and U. (eagle motif) S.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,298.00
 
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Sword, Spain, 19th century488 - Sword, Spain, 19th century
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Sword, Spain, 19th century. Cast brass with ball pommel. Brass Cross bar with eagle. Inscribed "Escuela Militar". Blade straight, double-e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Lot of three military items489 - Lot of three military items
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of three military items. Including a Collins & Co. bolo machete knife with its original scabbard, a Spanish Rolling Block bayonet with scabb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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19TH C. Sword, China490 - 19TH C. Sword, China
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
19TH C. Sword, China. Ribbed oval wooden hilt with pierced feature; brass flattened ball pommel, engraved with good luck symbols. Short brass crossbar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver491 - Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver. 7 ½" octagon barrel is 36 caliber and has a good bore. The top of the barrel is marked, "Address Col S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,298.00
 
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Masonic Lodge Sword, German. Retailer Sisco Baltic492 - Masonic Lodge Sword, German. Retailer Sisco Baltic
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Masonic Lodge Sword, German. Retailer Sisco Baltic. Hilt: cast brass helmet, ivory handle with cross. Pierced cross guard with stars and cross. Blade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Colt Model 1877 D.A. Revolver493 - Colt Model 1877 D.A. Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
This firearm is post 1898 and will require an FFL or an NICS Background Check if it is to be picked up in person. If it is to be shipped it must be to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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MOD. 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE-WIN.494 - MOD. 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE-WIN.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
This firearm is post 1898 and will require an FFL or an NICS Background Check if it is to be picked up in person. If it is to be shipped it must be to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (375.00 + 67.50BP) = 442.50
 
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Bavarian Officer's Sword (Cuirassiers), Germany M1898495 - Bavarian Officer's Sword (Cuirassiers), Germany M1898
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Bavarian Officer's Sword (Cuirassiers), Germany M1898. Nickled Phrygian pommel screw and back strap; fishskin grips with gilt wire wrapping. Nic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Framed Military History of a 7th N.Y. Militia Soldier496 - Framed Military History of a 7th N.Y. Militia Soldier
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Framed Military History of a 7th N.Y. Militia Soldier. Wood frame with gilt trim is 25 5/8" by 22" and has the induction papers, promotion...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Allen & Wheelock center hammer pistol497 - Allen & Wheelock center hammer pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Allen & Wheelock center hammer pistol. 4 " 1/2 round, ½ octagon barrel is 36 caliber and has a fair bore with some pitting. The top of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Lot of Two German Swords498 - Lot of Two German Swords
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Two German Swords. One is a Bavarian Artillery Officer's sword, circa 1900, marked, "Carl Eickhorn & Co Solingen," and the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Nickel plated squeezer with ring trigger499 - Nickel plated squeezer with ring trigger
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
This firearm is post 1898 and will require an FFL or an NICS Background Check if it is to be picked up in person. If it is to be shipped it must be to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to maserati20.. for (1,400.00 + 252.00BP) = 1,652.00
 
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Executioner's Kris, Sumatra, 19th century500 - Executioner's Kris, Sumatra, 19th century
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Executioner's Kris, Sumatra, 19th century. Grip covered in silver alloy. Double-edged curved watered steel blade. Scabbard wood, silver alloy co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Collection of Sterling U.S. Military Emblems/Insignia's501 - Collection of Sterling U.S. Military Emblems/Insignia's
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Collection of Sterling U.S. Military Emblems/Insignia's. A large collection of Approx 30 signed sterling U.S. Military emblems, badges and insig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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