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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CONFEDERATE WAGON DRIVERS SADDLE402 - CONFEDERATE WAGON DRIVERS SADDLE
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
CONFEDERATE WAGON DRIVERS SADDLE. This saddle has thick harness leather squared skirts that are 15 ¼" wide by 22" long. The stirrups ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 3658kevin .. for (1,250.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,475.00
 
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German Imperial (Prussian) Artillery Officer's Sword403 - German Imperial (Prussian) Artillery Officer's Sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Imperial (Prussian) Artillery Officer's Sword, Germany, model 1889. Gilt brass lion's head pommel with two ruby-red stone eyes; fishs...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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Half Stock Percussion Rifle with 30 ¾ barrel in 38 cal404 - Half Stock Percussion Rifle with 30 ¾ barrel in 38 cal
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Half Stock Percussion Rifle with 30 ¾" barrel in 38 caliber. Lockplate and top barrel flat are marked "B.C. Wood P.Post NY" in t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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European double barrel pinfire pistol405 - European double barrel pinfire pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
European double barrel pinfire pistol. 4 1/8" barrels are about 11mm and have rusty and pitted bores. All metal surfaces are silver with scatte...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Cavalry Officer's Sword, Germany, circa 1930406 - Cavalry Officer's Sword, Germany, circa 1930
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Cavalry Officer's Sword, Germany, circa 1930. Maker, Weyersberg, Kirschbaum of Solingen. Gilt brass lionhead pommel with two ruby eyes; composit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Stevens Favorite rifle in 32 long rim fire407 - Stevens Favorite rifle in 32 long rim fire
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 : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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German Imperial Artillery Officer Sword, Germany, M1889408 - German Imperial Artillery Officer Sword, Germany, M1889
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Imperial Artillery Officer Sword, Germany, M1889. Maker Carl Eirckhorn & Companies, Solingen. Gilt lion's head pommel. Plastic grip w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Italian Military Carbine with folding bayonet409 - Italian Military Carbine with folding bayonet
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 : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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German Paratroopers (Luftwaffe) Gravity Knife, Nazi410 - German Paratroopers (Luftwaffe) Gravity Knife, Nazi
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Paratroopers (Luftwaffe) Gravity Knife, Nazi period. Wooden sheath with metal mounts. Double-edged straight and recessed blade. Inscribed on bl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Civil War Bulls-Eye Canteen411 - Civil War Bulls-Eye Canteen
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Bulls-Eye Canteen. Canteen is missing its canvas wrap, sling, cork stopper and chain. The body, with concentric rings for added strength has
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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U.S. Model 1917 Eddystone Rifle412 - 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 (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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Army General Sword, Russian.413 - Army General Sword, Russian.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Army General Sword, Russian. Army General Sword, Russian. Gilt brass pommel engraved with hammer and compass emblem of DDR; white lucite handle. Gilt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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Belgian double barrel pistol414 - Belgian double barrel pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Belgian double barrel pistol. Damascus barrels are 4 1/2" long and chambered for a cartridge of about 45 caliber. Frame, under lever and concea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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German Imperial Infantry Sword, Germany.415 - German Imperial Infantry Sword, Germany.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Imperial Infantry Sword, Germany. Gilt brass tang button; woorden grip wound with multiple-strand silver wire. Gilt brass D-shaped knuckle guar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Fullstock flintlock plain Kentucky rifle416 - Fullstock flintlock plain Kentucky rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Fullstock flintlock plain Kentucky rifle. 41 1/2" octagon barrel is about 60 caliber and has a good bore with very deep rifling. The top of the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,500.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,950.00
 
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US Army Officer Presentation Sword, M1902417 - US Army Officer Presentation Sword, M1902
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Army Officer Presentation Sword, M1902 (non-regulation). Retailed by N.S. Meyer Inc, New York City. A very fine variation of the M1902 with a nicke
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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Manhattan 36 Caliber Revolver418 - Manhattan 36 Caliber Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Manhattan 36 Caliber Revolver. 3 ¾ " barrel has a good bore but has been shortened and a newer blade front sight has been dovetailed in. T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Set of Civil War Period Corporal Stripes419 - Set of Civil War Period Corporal Stripes
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Set of Civil War Period Corporal Stripes. These chevrons were used as insignias of rank on the arm of the uniform coat. They are in very good conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Prussian Cavalry Enlisted Saber, 1834420 - Prussian Cavalry Enlisted Saber, 1834
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Prussian Cavalry Enlisted Saber, 1834. Germany, model year 1811, manufactured 1834. Steel birds' head pommel and back strap with "ears"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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CIVIL WAR TINTYPE OF SOLIDIER IN GUTTA PERCHA CASE421 - CIVIL WAR TINTYPE OF SOLIDIER IN GUTTA PERCHA CASE
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
CIVIL WAR TINTYPE OF SOLIDIER IN GUTTA PERCHA CASE. A seated portrait of Mr. Willaim L. Yarwood of Sackett Harbor, NY. He has a cartridge box over his
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 58.50BP) = 383.50
 
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Epee-Baionette (Bayonet), France, model 1886422 - Epee-Baionette (Bayonet), France, model 1886
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
"Epee-Baionette" (Bayonet), France, model 1886. Silver handle, flat top with lug nut, release button. Curved-down guard; barrel ring. Four...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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Colt model 1855 military rifle423 - Colt model 1855 military rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt model 1855 military rifle. 56 caliber, 24" barrel has a very good bore. Top strap is marked Col. Colt Hartford Ct. U.S.A in one line. Seri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (9,000.00 + 1,620.00BP) = 10,620.00
 
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G.A.R. Souvenir424 - G.A.R. Souvenir
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
G.A.R. Souvenir. Souvenir Sea Shell is 3 ½" long by 2 ½" wide by 2 1/8" tall. The top of the purple shell is painted with: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Hunters Association or Forestry Service Hunting Sword425 - Hunters Association or Forestry Service Hunting Sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Hunters Association or Forestry Service Hunting Sword ("Hirschfanger"), Germany, circa 1850. Staghorn grip with silvered (brass) plain pom...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Civil War Kepi426 - Civil War Kepi
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Kepi. Confederate Artillery Kepi is made of red cloth with gold braiding on the flat top side band and center rear of cap. The front of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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Bayonet, Germany, model 1898427 - Bayonet, Germany, model 1898
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Bayonet, Germany, model 1898. Bayonet, Germany, model 1898. Steel bird's head pommel, brown wood grips. Upturned steel cross guard, marked WK 50...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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Richard Hollis percussion muff pistol428 - Richard Hollis percussion muff pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Richard Hollis percussion muff pistol. 2" barrel is 46 caliber and has a surface rusted bore. The right side of the action is marked London in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Civil War Naval Scene print429 - Civil War Naval Scene print
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Naval Scene print. Exciting Naval Battle scene of a confederate wooden ship in close combat with an ironclad confederate vessel. The print i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (375.00 + 67.50BP) = 442.50
 
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Smith & Wesson D.A. First Model Revolver430 - Smith & Wesson D.A. First Model 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 : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,180.00
 
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Cup-hilt Rapier, Spain.431 - Cup-hilt Rapier, Spain.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Cup-hilt Rapier, Spain. Brass ball pommel. Brown wire wrapped handle. Cup hilt with floral designs. Straight crossbar guard. Double-edged straight bla
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Winchester Model 1876 Rifle432 - Winchester Model 1876 Rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Winchester Model 1876 Rifle. 28" octagon barrel is chambered for the 45-60 caliber and has a fair at best bore with frosting and some pitting. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 306.00BP) = 2,006.00
 
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Lot of Two Italian Military Swords433 - Lot of Two Italian Military Swords
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Two Italian Military Swords. One is a WWI Army dress sword marked, "Eredi Gnutt Lumezzane," it has half basket guard with wooden ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Belgian Revolver with Bayonet434 - Belgian Revolver with Bayonet
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Belgian Revolver with Bayonet. 3 ¼" octagon barrel is 45 caliber and has a fair bore with some rust and pitting. The left frame is marked ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 58.50BP) = 383.50
 
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Surveyor's Vernier Compass435 - Surveyor's Vernier Compass
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Surveyor's Vernier Compass. 6.75" compass dial is marked W.J. Young over Maker on top and Philadelphia on the bottom.There is a brass cover...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Tulwar Sword, India436 - Tulwar Sword, India
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Tulwar Sword, India. 19th C Cast steel grip with disk pommel; long langets. Single-edged curved blade. Scabbard is black leather over wood. Blade has
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver437 - Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver. 7 ½" part round, part octagon barrel is 44 caliber and has a good bore. The top of the barrel is marked...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (7,500.00 + 1,350.00BP) = 8,850.00
 
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U.S. Army Officer Sword, 1902438 - U.S. Army Officer Sword, 1902
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. Army Officer Sword, 1902. Black horn grips with fingers grooves; nickeled birds head pommel and back strap with sword knot. Nickeled steel 3-bran
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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Francis Bannerman Catalogue439 - Francis Bannerman Catalogue
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Francis Bannerman Catalogue. 1936 Bannerman & Sons Catalogue of Surplus Military Goods. Catalogue is still in its original mailing wrapper addre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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US Militia Staff Officer, USA, circa 1840-1850440 - US Militia Staff Officer, USA, circa 1840-1850
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Militia Staff Officer, USA, circa 1840-1850. Pommel in shape of eagle clutching snake; gray fishskin grip (flaking). Chain guard; gilt brass cross
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to azteca71 .. for (1,100.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,298.00
 
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Colt Third Model Dragoon441 - Colt Third Model Dragoon
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt Third Model Dragoon. 7 3/8" round barrel is 44 caliber and has a good bore. It appears that about 1/8" of the barrel has been cut. Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,000.00 + 720.00BP) = 4,720.00
 
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Swiss Cavalry Sword, Germany, model 1898442 - Swiss Cavalry Sword, Germany, model 1898
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Swiss Cavalry Sword, Germany, model 1898 "Ordennaz-Sabel". 1898 "Ordennaz-Sabel". Birds head pommel, back strap with checkered t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Jacob Rupertus Pepperbox443 - Jacob Rupertus Pepperbox
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Jacob Rupertus Pepperbox. 3" 8 shot barrel cluster is chambered for 22 rimfire and the bores are pitted from black powder fouling. The left sid...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Lot of French 19th Century military bayonets444 - Lot of French 19th Century military bayonets
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of French 19th Century military bayonets. Including a M1874 Sabre-Bayonet that is inscribed, "Mre d`armes de St. Etienne Janvier 1878,"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver445 - Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver. 7.5" octagon barrel is 36 caliber and has a great bore. The barrel reads Address Col Colt London in one li...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,000.00 + 720.00BP) = 4,720.00
 
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Shortsword, China.446 - Shortsword, China.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Shortsword, China. Hilt multi-colored (turquoise) cloisonne handle; gilt brass flattened ball pommel; engraved. Gilt brass cross guard engaved with st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Quonset (Cannon Level)447 - Quonset (Cannon Level)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Quonset (Cannon Level). Wood shaft with sliding brass cover at the bottom is 23 ½" long, 1 ¼ wide, 7/8 thick. - This is attached to a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to 3658kevin .. for (1,500.00 + 270.00BP) = 1,770.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 take-down rifle448 - Winchester Model 1892 take-down 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 : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Replica of Napoleon's Sword, Spain, 1809449 - Replica of Napoleon's Sword, Spain, 1809
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Replica of Napoleon's Sword, Spain, 1809. Gilt brass hilt with rocaille motifs, helmet head, goddess of war. Gilt brass cross guard with crowned...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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J.M. Cooper Navy Model Revolver450 - J.M. Cooper Navy Model Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
J.M. Cooper Navy Model Revolver. 4" octagon barrel is 36 caliber and has a good bore with some light rust that will surely clean up. The top of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,298.00
 
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Lot of Three European military Bayonets451 - Lot of Three European military Bayonets
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Three European military Bayonets. Including a German M1908 bayonet marked "Simson & Co Suhl," a Spanish M93/16 bayonet marked &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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