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Outstanding Civil War Type II Gwyn & Campbell Breech Loading Carbine1000 - Outstanding Civil War Type II Gwyn & Campbell Breech Loading Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 8500 "Union Carbine" manufactured by Gwyn & Campbell of Hamilton, Ohio, between 1863 and 1864. This is one of the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Excellent Civil War Smith Breech Loading Carbine1001 - Excellent Civil War Smith Breech Loading Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 7000 Civil War Smith Carbine manufactured by American Machine Works of Springfield, Massachusetts between 1861 and 1865. The carb
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Exceptional Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine1002 - Exceptional Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Also known as the "Union Carbine", these carbines were manufactured by Edward Gwyn and Abner Campbell of Hamilto...
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Exceptional Burnside 4th Model Civil War Percussion Carbine1003 - Exceptional Burnside 4th Model Civil War Percussion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 This is an exceptional example of a 4th Model, Burnside Carbine manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co., in Providence, Rhode
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare Civil War Era Gross Patent Breech Loading Carbine1004 - Extremely Rare Civil War Era Gross Patent Breech Loading Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 This carbine is very similar in appearance as the Gwyn & Campbell "Union" or "Grapevine" carbine a...
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Outstanding Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine1005 - Outstanding Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 This is an outstanding example of one of approximately 20,600 percussion carbines produced by Starr Arms Company of Yonkers,
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Excellent Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine1006 - Excellent Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 The Smith Carbine was manufactured by the American Machine Works of Springfield, Massachusetts and was one of the most impor
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle Ring Carbine1007 - Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 5000 The Sharps Carbine was the most widely issued and important Federal Civil War cavalry carbine. This New Model 1863 Carbine h
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine1008 - Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1800 This is a Type II Gwyn & Campbell "Union Carbine" manufactured by Edward Gwyn and Abner Campbell of Hamilton...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Rifle1009 - Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 This is a model 1860 Spencer Rifle that was made for the Union forces during the Civil War. Front sight doubles as lug for s
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Rare Civil War Confederate S.C. Robinson Sharps Type Carbine1010 - Rare Civil War Confederate S.C. Robinson Sharps Type Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $11000 - 16000 Confederate copy of a Model 1859 Sharps Carbine manufactured by S.C. Robinson of Richmond, Virginia, in 1862. S.C. Robinso
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Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Rare Civil War Confederate Morse Carbine1011 - Rare Civil War Confederate Morse Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 16000 This is an example of and original Confederate Morse breech loading carbine manufactured by the State Military Works in Gre
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,500.00) = 10,500.00
 
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Confederate Pattern Knife with Sheath1012 - Confederate Pattern Knife with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 4000 Blade measuring 9" long, with double edge and spear point. No maker's markings on square ricasso. Steel double qu...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Paris Marked First Model Le Mat Grapeshot Percussion Revolver1013 - Paris Marked First Model Le Mat Grapeshot Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 Invented in 1857 and patented by Dr. Jean Alexandre Francois Le Mat of New Orleans, with approximately 2900 produced abroad,
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Custom Engraved Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver1014 - Custom Engraved Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 3500 Manufactured from 1863 to 1875, this example of a New Model Army percussion revolver features quality 20th century custom en
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Martially Inspected E. Whitney Navy Model Percussion Revolver1015 - Martially Inspected E. Whitney Navy Model Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3250 This Navy Model percussion revolver has a serial number that falls into the Second Model, 4th Type (15000-25000). The top ba
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Scarce Joslyn Army Model Revolver1016 - Scarce Joslyn Army Model Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This is a representative example of a Civil War Joslyn Army Model, 5 shot .44 caliber percussion revolver that was manufactu
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Civil War Starr Arms Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver1017 - Civil War Starr Arms Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufactured between 1863 and 1865 with approximately 32,000 made and approximately 25,000 purchased under U.S. contract. Do
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Savage Navy Model Double Action Percussion Revolver1018 - Savage Navy Model Double Action Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 Produced in the 1860s. Standard three line address and patent markings on top of the frame above the cylinder. Henry North pa
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Volcanic Lever Action Pistol Carbine1019 - Volcanic Lever Action Pistol Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 16000 Very early production, Navy style pistol manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company in 1855-1856. The pistol has a
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy Pistol1020 - Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 6500 Lever Action Navy Pistol manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., in 1856-1857. The Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., ma
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Inscribed Historical Civil War Presentation Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword1021 - Inscribed Historical Civil War Presentation Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 6500 This is an example of an inscribed regulation pattern Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword manufactured by N.P. ...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Early 19th Century Antique American Eagle Head Pommel Sword with Sheath1022 - Early 19th Century Antique American Eagle Head Pommel Sword with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4000 Gently curved blade, 31" long, with a thick reinforced spine starting round at the guard and transitioning to a diamo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Two Civil War 1860 Pattern Light Cavalry Sabers with Scabbards1023 - Two Civil War 1860 Pattern Light Cavalry Sabers with Scabbards
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 1800 1) U.S.C. Roby Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber, 34 1/2" double fuller blade with "1864/ A.G.M" on the right ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Two 1840 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Sabers1024 - Two 1840 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Sabers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 1) Scheble & Fisher (Philadelphia) 1840 pattern heavy cavalry saber, 35 3/4" curved double fuller blade with make...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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U.S. Nathan Starr Model 1818 Cavalry Saber with Sheath1025 - U.S. Nathan Starr Model 1818 Cavalry Saber with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 32" curved single fuller clip point blade with "US/ P/ LS/ N. STARR" on the right ricasso. Iron hilt, with a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Maynard Second Model Single Shot Breech Loading Civil War Carbine1026 - Maynard Second Model Single Shot Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is a "Model 1863" Second Model carbine manufactured from 1863 to 1865. Blade front and 3-leaf rear sights, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle Ring Percussion Carbine1027 - Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle Ring Percussion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1600 Blade and R.S. Lawrence ladder sights on a barrel with three line Sharps address between the rear sight and barrel band and...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Civil War Burnside Breech Loading Percussion Carbine1028 - Civil War Burnside Breech Loading Percussion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 Manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co., in Providence, Rhode Island, this carbine has a noticeable guide screw on the right s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Civil War Officer's Kepi1029 - Civil War Officer's Kepi
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Black felt officer's kepi, with gold laurel wreath and "KOTMM" on brim. Gold ribbon wraparound brim, with tw...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Civil War Infantry Officer's Shako1030 - Civil War Infantry Officer's Shako
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Black leather exterior, with patent leather crown, visor, bands and chin strap. Vents on either side just below the crown. B
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Two Post-Civil War Knights of Pythias Kepi's and One Officer's Kepi1031 - Two Post-Civil War Knights of Pythias Kepi's and One Officer's Kepi
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1600 1) Knights of Pythias ceremonial kepi. The brim is made of black felt, with silver embroidered laurel wreath, calla lilies a
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Grouping of Assorted Civil War Items1032 - Grouping of Assorted Civil War Items
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 1) Sharps one cavity, 52 caliber steel bullet mold and sprue cutter, marked "NEW MODEL 1863" and "52" o...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Scarce Navy Contract Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine1033 - Scarce Navy Contract Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 The Navy purchased a small quantity of Sharps New Model 1859 carbines. The major characteristic of these carbines was that t
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Civil War Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine1034 - Civil War Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 5000 Manufactured from 1863-1865 with a total production of about 50,000, the Spencer was one of the most widely used and popular
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Conversion Carbine1035 - Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Conversion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4000 This is an example of a Sharps Model 1863 Carbine that was either arsenal or Sharps Rifle Company converted to .50-70 CF met
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Maynard Second Model Single Shot Breech Loading Civil War Carbine1036 - Maynard Second Model Single Shot Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This is a "Model 1863" Second Model carbine manufactured from 1863 to 1865. Blade front and 3-leaf rear sights, ...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Set of Sharps New Model 1859 and 1863 Bullet Molds, and one 52 Caliber Sharps Paper Cartridge1037 - Set of Sharps New Model 1859 and 1863 Bullet Molds, and one 52 Caliber Sharps Paper Cartridge
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 Both molds are steel construction, with "52" on one leg, a single cavity and a sprue trimmer. 1) New Model 1863 m...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Exceptional U.S. Model 1843 Hall-North Breech Loading Percussion Carbine1038 - Exceptional U.S. Model 1843 Hall-North Breech Loading Percussion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 Also known as the "Side Lever Hall", Simeon North manufactured approximately 10,500 of these carbines between 18...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Excellent Civil War Burnside Breech Loading Carbine1039 - Excellent Civil War Burnside Breech Loading Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 7000 This is an excellent example of a late Civil War production Burnside Carbine that was manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Com
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Silver Mounted W. Clauberg (Solingen) Staff & Field Officers Sword with Sheath Inscribed to Captain 1040 - Silver Mounted W. Clauberg (Solingen) Staff & Field Officers Sword with Sheath Inscribed to Captain
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4000 - 8000 Curved double fuller blade, 34 1/2 inches long, with the Clauberg trademark on the left ricasso, panels of scroll etching on
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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U.S. Ames Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard1041 - U.S. Ames Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1600 The saber has a curved double fuller blade, measuring 35 3/4" long, with "AMES MFG.CO./ CABOTVILLE/ 1850" on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Civil War Production Ames U.S. Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber with Scabbard1042 - Civil War Production Ames U.S. Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber with Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $650 - 900 Regulation Model 1840 saber with curved 32 inch single fuller blade, with the three-line Ames Chicopee address on the left ric
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Estimate : 650.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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U.S. Ames Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard1043 - U.S. Ames Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $650 - 950 Regulation Civil War Model 1860 saber with 34 3/4" curved dual fuller blade, marked "U.S./ J.H./ 1862" on the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 950.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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U.S. Ames Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard1044 - U.S. Ames Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $800 - 1300 Curved double fuller blade, measuring 35 3/4" long, with "US/ A.D.K" on the right ricasso and "AMES MFG...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Civil War Sabers U.S. Tiffany & Company Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber and U.1045 - Collector's Lot of Two Civil War Sabers U.S. Tiffany & Company Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber and U.
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1500 1) Curved double fuller blade, measuring 35 3/4" long, with a flat spine, the two-line New York address on the right r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Exceptional Civil War Maynard Second Model Single Shot Breech Loading Carbine1046 - Exceptional Civil War Maynard Second Model Single Shot Breech Loading Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 This is a exceptionally nice example of a Second Model Maynard manufactured during the Civil War, from an approximately 20,0
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Exceptional Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine1047 - Exceptional Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4250 - 6000 The Smith Carbine was manufactured by the American Machine Works of Springfield, Massachusetts and was one of the most impor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,250.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine1048 - Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3250 - 4500 Manufactured by Edward Gwyn and Abner Campbell of Hamilton, Ohio with a total production of 4,000. The breech end of the bar
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Rare Dwight, Chapin & Company Ballards Patent Civil War Carbine1049 - Rare Dwight, Chapin & Company Ballards Patent Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Dwight, Chapin & Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut produced only about 115 of these carbines in 1863-1864 with the co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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