Civil War, Antique Firearms & Military Auction

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iCollector.com is pleased to announce that Fontaine’s Auction Gallery is having a Civil War and Antique Firearms Auction, on January 16, 2010, it is available for online bidding through iCollector.com! If you can’t join the live auction action in Pittsfield, MA, visit www.icollector.com to login or register free to bid live online at this wonderful auction. If you’re not ready to bid, simply watch the activity live from the auction floor using the iCollector.com!

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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Belgian percussion 5 shot revolver502 - Belgian percussion 5 shot revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Belgian percussion 5 shot revolver. 3 1/2" octagon barrel is about 30 caliber and has a good bore. The highly figured circassion walnut grips a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 81.00BP) = 531.00
 
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Revolutionary War Document Chest503 - Revolutionary War Document Chest
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Revolutionary War Document Chest. This is a wooden box with a leather and canvas wrap with brass tacks. The box measures 12" long by 6 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Sharps Pepperbox504 - Sharps Pepperbox
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Sharps Pepperbox. 3" barrels are chambered for 30 rimfire and have pitted bores with distinct rifling. The left side of the brass receiver is m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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A WATERS FLINTLOCK505 - A WATERS FLINTLOCK
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A WATERS FLINTLOCK. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol Converted to Percussion. 54 caliber 8 ½ " round barrel has a lightly pitted bore. The lock...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 135.00BP) = 885.00
 
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ENGLISH HEAVY BREAST PLATE506 - ENGLISH HEAVY BREAST PLATE
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
ENGLISH HEAVY BREAST PLATE. This piece is constricted of heavy, polished steel and was meant to protect its wearer from bullet impacts from convention
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Holster507 - Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Holster
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Holster. 8" round barrel is 44 caliber and has a rusty bore that might clean up to be fair. Most metal surfa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to monomial2 .. for (700.00 + 126.00BP) = 826.00
 
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German Army Officer's Sword508 - German Army Officer's Sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Army Officer's Sword. WWII. A nice WWII era German Army Officer's sword made by WKC with a lion's head pommel, wire wrapped plast...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Starr Arms Co. D.A. 1858 Army Revolver509 - Starr Arms Co. D.A. 1858 Army Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Starr Arms Co. D.A. 1858 Army Revolver. 44 caliber 6" round barrel has a good bore with some surface rust that will clean up. The right side of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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N.Y.S. Chapeau Bras510 - N.Y.S. Chapeau Bras
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
N.Y.S. Chapeau Bras. A Civil War New York State Militia cocked hat or Chapeau Bras. This is a traditional, formal headdress worn by general officers a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Co. Navy Model511 - Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Co. Navy Model
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Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Co. Navy Model. 36 caliber 7 1/8 " octagon barrel has a surface rusted bore that should clean up. The topstrap is ma...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,298.00
 
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Toleware Candle Stand512 - Toleware Candle Stand
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Toleware Candle Stand. The stand is 5 ½" tall, 3 ½" wide and 2 3/8" wide. The front glass is reddish color. The carrying ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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CIVIL WAR SOLDIER TINTYPE PORTRAIT513 - CIVIL WAR SOLDIER TINTYPE PORTRAIT
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CIVIL WAR SOLDIER TINTYPE PORTRAIT. A seated portrait of a Civil War Union soldier in full dress with a kepi, leather cartridge pouch over his shoulde
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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Allen 6 Shot Pepperbox Revolver514 - Allen 6 Shot Pepperbox Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Allen 6 Shot Pepperbox Revolver. 31 caliber 2 3/4" barrels have pretty good bores. The barrels have flat ribs and are marked "Patented 183...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to truckship1.. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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3 BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG POSITION MAPS - 1876515 - 3 BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG POSITION MAPS - 1876
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
3 BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG POSITION MAPS - 1876. The maps plot out the field where the Battle of Gettysburg was held; each depicts the position of the tro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 216.00BP) = 1,416.00
 
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CIVIL WAR AMBROTYPE OF SOLIDIER IN GUTTA PERCHA CASE516 - CIVIL WAR AMBROTYPE OF SOLIDIER IN GUTTA PERCHA CASE
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
CIVIL WAR AMBROTYPE OF SOLIDIER IN GUTTA PERCHA CASE. A seated portrait of a Civil War soldier; he wears a US buckle and kapi, holds a musket in his h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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XL Bulldog Revolver in Original Box517 - XL Bulldog Revolver in Original Box
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 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Small Diameter Tin Canteen518 - Small Diameter Tin Canteen
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Small Diameter Tin Canteen. Small canteen is 6 ½" in diameter and about 2 1/2 " thick- it has a newer cork stopper. The canvas wrap (...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 4.50BP) = 29.50
 
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All Right Firearms Co. Palm Pistol519 - All Right Firearms Co. Palm Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
All Right Firearms Co. Palm Pistol. 1 7/8" barrel is chambered for 22 rim fire and has a decent bore with surface rust that will clean up. The ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,150.00 + 207.00BP) = 1,357.00
 
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Unmarked Small Brass Signal Cannon Tube520 - Unmarked Small Brass Signal Cannon Tube
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Unmarked Small Brass Signal Cannon Tube. The tube is 11 ½" long and has ¾" smoothbore. The brass has tarnished to a copper color...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 40.50BP) = 265.50
 
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Remington New Model Army Revolver521 - Remington New Model Army Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Remington New Model Army Revolver. 44 caliber 8" octagon barrel has a good bore. The top of the barrel is marked "Patented Sept 14 1858&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to monomial2 .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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1832 US Sword Belt522 - 1832 US Sword Belt
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
1832 US Sword Belt. Model 1832 US sword belt with regulation 1834 pattern infantry NCO S-link belt plate. The round 1 ¾ " right side plate...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,180.00
 
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European Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol523 - European Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
European Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol. 4 ½" barrels are about 42 caliber and have rusty bores. This is a well worn silver gun with an acti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 13.50BP) = 88.50
 
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Model 1816 U.S. Flintlock Musket-Contract524 - Model 1816 U.S. Flintlock Musket-Contract
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1816 U.S. Flintlock Musket-Contract Model by N. Starr. 42" barrel is 69 caliber and retained by 3 bands. The top rear of the barrel is st...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Civil War Cartridge Box525 - Civil War Cartridge Box
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Cartridge Box. Revolver cartridge box is 6 1/8" wide by 4" tall by 1" wide. The front flap is wearing so about 30% of it is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Civil War Pay Certificate526 - Civil War Pay Certificate
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Civil War Pay Certificate. A payment certificate given to volunteers at the time of their discharge to enable them to receive their pay. It was issued
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 37.50 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Holster527 - Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Holster
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Holster. 7 1/2" octagon barrel is 36 caliber and has a good bore. Only traces of the cylinder scene remain b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 306.00BP) = 2,006.00
 
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Horrors of Andersonville Lithograph528 - Horrors of Andersonville Lithograph
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Horrors of Andersonville Lithograph. This lithograph is titled " Let us forgive,but not forget" and it's mounted in a wood frame that ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Fayetteville Rifle Bayonet529 - Civil War Fayetteville Rifle Bayonet
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Fayetteville Rifle Bayonet. 20" triangular blade tapers from 7/8" to a break point. The Fullers on the back blades run the lengt...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Confederate Bowie Knife530 - Confederate Bowie Knife
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Confederate Bowie Knife. W.J. McElroy. A good example of a Confederate Civil War Bowie knife. Faintly signed on the ricasso, "W.J. McElroy/Maco...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 216.00BP) = 1,416.00
 
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Full stock Flintlock Rifle531 - Full stock Flintlock Rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Full stock Flintlock Rifle. 48 3/8" part round; part octagon barrel is 61 caliber and has a rusty bore. The top of the barrel is marked man. Fr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Bone and Wood Snuff Box532 - Bone and Wood Snuff Box
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Bone and Wood Snuff Box. Oval shaped box is made out of horn with German silver bands and a bone covered wooden lid & sides pinned together with...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Flintlock Full stock Kentucky Rifle533 - Flintlock Full stock Kentucky Rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Flintlock Full stock Kentucky Rifle. 41 ¼" octagon barrel is 48 Caliber and has a very good bore. The barrel is unmarked and has about 40%...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (850.00 + 153.00BP) = 1,003.00
 
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Very Rare Confederate Bowie Knife with Belt & Cap Box534 - Very Rare Confederate Bowie Knife with Belt & Cap Box
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Very Rare Confederate Bowie Knife with Belt & Cap Box. Black leather belt has a copper colored brass buckle with a single 5-pointed star in the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (11,500.00 + 2,070.00BP) = 13,570.00
 
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SELECTION OF CIVIL WAR EPHEMERA535 - SELECTION OF CIVIL WAR EPHEMERA
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SELECTION OF CIVIL WAR EPHEMERA. Includes the muster roll of Captain Richard Blazirs, Com. "B", of the 91st Reg. Of Ohio Volunteers (Augus...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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Full stock percussion Kentucky style rifle.536 - Full stock percussion Kentucky style rifle.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Full stock percussion Kentucky style rifle. 34 3/4" Octagon barrel is 36 caliber and has a pitted bore. The top of the barrel is marked "S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Civil War Percussion Cap Box.537 - Civil War Percussion Cap Box.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Percussion Cap Box. Black leather box is in a fair condition- its missing one belt loop and the locking strap is broken through on one side.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 200.00
Sold to djc19601 .. for (90.00 + 16.20BP) = 106.20
 
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Model 1870 U.S. trapdoor rifle538 - Model 1870 U.S. trapdoor rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1870 U.S. trapdoor rifle. 32 5/8" barrel is chambered for 50-70 and has a fair bore. The breech block is marked 1870 over eagle with cros...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Leather Cartridge Box539 - Leather Cartridge Box
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Leather Cartridge Box. Black leather box is 7 ¼" long by 5 ¼" tall by 1 ¾" wide. The inside compartment has a wood ins...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Percussion Full Stock Kentucky style rifle540 - Percussion Full Stock Kentucky style rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Percussion Full Stock Kentucky style rifle. 42" octagon barrel is 46 caliber and has a bore with very strong rifling with some pitting - should...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (375.00 + 67.50BP) = 442.50
 
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Merwin Hulbert & Co. Medium Frame Revolver541 - Merwin Hulbert & Co. Medium Frame 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 : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 162.00BP) = 1,062.00
 
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European Double Barrel Pinfire Pistol542 - European Double Barrel Pinfire Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
European Double Barrel Pinfire Pistol. 7 ¾" round barrels are 15 mm and have rusty, pitted bores. All metal surfaces have been refinished ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Imman Meffert drilling with dural frame543 - Imman Meffert drilling with dural frame
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 : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,298.00
 
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Percussion Half Stock Plain Kentucky Rifle544 - Percussion Half Stock Plain Kentucky Rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Percussion Half Stock Plain Kentucky Rifle. 38" octagon barrel is 36 caliber and has a rusty bore with strong rifling. This is a very plain rif...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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LEATHER CASE HIDING GAMBLERS PISTOL545 - LEATHER CASE HIDING GAMBLERS PISTOL
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LEATHER CASE HIDING GAMBLERS PISTOL. Unique double sided leather case holding a diminutive pinfire revolver on one side and eye glasses or cigar on th
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,750.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Dumonthier Shotgun Walking Stick or Cane546 - Dumonthier Shotgun Walking Stick or Cane
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Dumonthier Shotgun Walking Stick or Cane. Appears to be about 28 gauge-has a heavy 24" barrel with a thin wood wrapping that is in remarkably g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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LEWIS & TOMES FLINTLOCK OVER-UNDER PISTOL547 - LEWIS & TOMES FLINTLOCK OVER-UNDER PISTOL
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LEWIS & TOMES FLINTLOCK OVER-UNDER PISTOL. 2 1/4" barrels are about 42 caliber and have very good bores. This is a center hammer pistol tha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Civil War Holster.548 - Civil War Holster.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Holster. Nice leather holster was made for the Colt model 1860 Army revolver. The center of the flap has an interesting design of a six peta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to twhite .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Brooklyn Arms Co. pocket revolver-Slocum front loader549 - Brooklyn Arms Co. pocket revolver-Slocum front loader
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Brooklyn Arms Co. pocket revolver-Slocum front loader. 3" round barrel is chambered for 32 rimfire and has a good bore. The top of the barrel i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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CIVIL WAR PERIOD 44 CAL RIFLE550 - CIVIL WAR PERIOD 44 CAL RIFLE
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
CIVIL WAR PERIOD 44 CAL RIFLE. Half Stock Percussion Rifle. 30" Octagon barrel is 45 caliber and has a rusty bore that should clean up quite a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,600.00 + 648.00BP) = 4,248.00
 
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German Paratrooper's Gravity Knife.551 - German Paratrooper's Gravity Knife.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Paratrooper's Gravity Knife. 13 ¼ " overall length when blade and awl are open, 6 1/8 " when blade and awl are retracted. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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