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English Sharpe Flintlock Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol101 - English Sharpe Flintlock Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
The smooth bore barrel is fitted with a bead front sight and is marked "London" on the top flat, with a pair of British proofs stamped on ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,195.00
 
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Simmons Marked London Flintlock Pistol102 - Simmons Marked London Flintlock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
The brass barrel is marked "London" on the top flat and a pair of British proofs on the upper right flat. Brass furniture (including buttc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 175.50BP) = 1,075.50
 
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British Tower Percussion Pistol Dated 1863103 - British Tower Percussion Pistol Dated 1863
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of a British Tower percussion pistol with a belt hook attached to the left side of the stock. The left rear of the barrel is marked
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor .. for (850.00 + 165.75BP) = 1,015.75
 
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Two French Military Percussion Pistols -A) French Chatellerault Model 1837 Percussion Pistol  B) Fre104 - Two French Military Percussion Pistols -A) French Chatellerault Model 1837 Percussion Pistol B) Fre
Rock Island Auction Company
A) The lock is marked "Mre Rle de / Chatellerault", "Mle 1837" on upper tang and acceptance marks on many on the components. Bra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 253.50BP) = 1,553.50
 
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Pair of Flintlock Pistols -A) Flintlock Horse Pistol  B) Flintlock Pistol105 - Pair of Flintlock Pistols -A) Flintlock Horse Pistol B) Flintlock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
A) The barrel is manufactured without sights and is marked "* / AC" at the breech (most likely Belgian). The lock is stamped with a circle...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 156.00BP) = 956.00
 
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Massive Inlaid Johan Michael Fortress Flintlock Gun106 - Massive Inlaid Johan Michael Fortress Flintlock Gun
Rock Island Auction Company
Large Damascus barrel with swamped muzzle and bead front sight. The barrel is embellished with decorative chiseled relief patterns and decorative bras
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,500.00 + 877.50BP) = 5,377.50
 
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Unique/Rare Tonks Boston Massachusetts Marker Marked Single Barrel Dual Ignition Market Hunter Gun107 - Unique/Rare Tonks Boston Massachusetts Marker Marked Single Barrel Dual Ignition Market Hunter Gun
Rock Island Auction Company
Though not confirmed as the maker, the July 1, 1862 edition of the Boston Directory shows a Joseph Tonks operating as a gunsmith. Raised brass bead si
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 253.50BP) = 1,553.50
 
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Fine Identified British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Bayonet108 - Fine Identified British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
The lock has the large crown over "GR" stamped in front of the hammer with "TOWER" stamped vertically behind the hammer. The fro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,250.00 + 633.75BP) = 3,883.75
 
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British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket109 - British Brown Bess Flintlock Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
The lock has a large crown stamped in front of the hammer, with "TOWER" stamped vertically behind the hammer. The barrel is fitted with a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,250.00 + 438.75BP) = 2,688.75
 
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Prussian Percussion Conversion Military Musket110 - Prussian Percussion Conversion Military Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
The converted lock is marked "1826" (date of conversion), the top of the barrel at the breech is marked "727", opposite that is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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French Flintlock Infantry Musket with U.S. Surcharged Marking111 - French Flintlock Infantry Musket with U.S. Surcharged Marking
Rock Island Auction Company
This flintlock infantry musket was produced at the Maubeuge Arsenal in France. The lock is script marked "M de / Maubeuge" in front of the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,912.00
 
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Scarce Remington Percussion Cane Gun112 - Scarce Remington Percussion Cane Gun
Rock Island Auction Company
Introduced after the Civil War, only the earliest were made in percussion configuration. Steel construction 33" long with a Gutta Percha veneer...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,750.00 + 536.25BP) = 3,286.25
 
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Unmarked European Cane Gun113 - Unmarked European Cane Gun
Rock Island Auction Company
Total length of 34" with claw style handle, walnut veneer over an iron smooth bore barrel, which appears to be the equivalent of a .410 gauge. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 292.50BP) = 1,792.50
 
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Ivory Topped Swagger Stick with Concealed Dagger114 - Ivory Topped Swagger Stick with Concealed Dagger
Rock Island Auction Company
The swagger stick is 31 1/4" ivory with a silver tip collar, black lacquered hardwood shaft, and a silver escutcheon on the lanyard hole and a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 126.75BP) = 776.75
 
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Sword Cane with Carved Figural Ivory Top115 - Sword Cane with Carved Figural Ivory Top
Rock Island Auction Company
34 1/4" in length, with a nickel finished tip, maroon painted hardwood veneer increasing in width with height, silver bands at the joint with c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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Silver Topped Gentleman's Defensive Cane116 - Silver Topped Gentleman's Defensive Cane
Rock Island Auction Company
34 inches long, with a wood tip, black painted shaft, and 5 1/4 inch tall, 1 1/2" wide solid silver head, decorated in raised leaf and scroll p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 87.75BP) = 537.75
 
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Two Sword Canes117 - Two Sword Canes
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Bamboo sword cane, 34" tall, with an exposed tip, brass bands at the joint, and a hooked head connected to a 19 1/2" round spike. 2) Ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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Three Sword Canes118 - Three Sword Canes
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Metal sword cane, 34 1/2" tall with a rubber tip, black painted leather body, bronze tip and brass ball top, which doubles as the handle of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 156.00BP) = 956.00
 
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British Pattern Infantry Hanger with Learner Scabbard119 - British Pattern Infantry Hanger with Learner Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
This appears to be a British Infantry Hanger of the pattern widely issued in the first half of the 18th Century. The sword has a cast brass hilt with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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German Made Basket Hilt Broadsword120 - German Made Basket Hilt Broadsword
Rock Island Auction Company
The sword has a 33 inch, double edged blade with two stopped fullers marked "GOTT BEWA DIE/ AVIRECHTE SCHOTTEN" on either side. Iron hilt ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,250.00 + 633.75BP) = 3,883.75
 
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Basket Hilt Broadsword121 - Basket Hilt Broadsword
Rock Island Auction Company
British early 19th century broad sword with 31-3/4 inch double edge single fuller blade and no visible makers marks. The iron basket guard has cut-ou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 273.00BP) = 1,673.00
 
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Two 18th Century American Militia Short Sabers122 - Two 18th Century American Militia Short Sabers
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Short saber made by John Mills Sr. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New London, Virginia between 1780 and 1818. The saber has a 30 inch, unstoppe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,195.00
 
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Scottish Andrea Fararra Marked Basket Hilt Broadsword123 - Scottish Andrea Fararra Marked Basket Hilt Broadsword
Rock Island Auction Company
33 inch double edge blade, with double fullers at the ricasso and short triple fullers marked "ANDREA FARARRA" in the central fuller. Hilt...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 331.50BP) = 2,031.50
 
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German Two-Handed Sword124 - German Two-Handed Sword
Rock Island Auction Company
The two-handed sword is commonly associated with the German and Swiss Landsknecht mercenaries of the 16th Century. The sword has a 54 1/4" blad...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,250.00 + 438.75BP) = 2,688.75
 
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Two Swords with Sheaths125 - Two Swords with Sheaths
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Long sword, possibly Abyssinian or Mediterranean in origin, 32" double fuller blade, with attractive vine work etching running the full leng...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 136.50BP) = 836.50
 
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Two Huntsman's Swords, A Short Sword, and an Imperial German Parade Bayonet126 - Two Huntsman's Swords, A Short Sword, and an Imperial German Parade Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
1) The lion pommel short sword has a 23 3/4 inch fullered single edge blade with no makers marks. Brass hilt, has a down-turned quillion, small clamsh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 156.00BP) = 956.00
 
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P. Newhardt Kentucky Flintlock Rifle127 - P. Newhardt Kentucky Flintlock Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Fixed sights on a rifled barrel lightly marked P. NEWHARDT" with the last half of this remaining. There is a Peter Newhardt (also seen as Neiha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,500.00 + 682.50BP) = 4,182.50
 
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Fine Percussion Conversion Full Stock Pennsylvania Rifle128 - Fine Percussion Conversion Full Stock Pennsylvania Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
The rifled barrel features fixed sights and is marked "W*M". The lock has an illegible marking and consignor states that the rifle was man...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 585.00BP) = 3,585.00
 
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Gold Inlaid W. Jewell Marked Fowling Piece129 - Gold Inlaid W. Jewell Marked Fowling Piece
Rock Island Auction Company
The Damascus barrel has a solid rib on the underside, "W: JEWELL." gold inlaid on the top near the breech, and a worn bead front sight wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 292.50BP) = 1,792.50
 
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Large "C. Keller Evensville Ind" Marked Percussion Half Stock Plains Style Rifle130 - Large "C. Keller Evensville Ind" Marked Percussion Half Stock Plains Style Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Fixed sights on an octagon barrel marked "C. KELLER / EVENSVILLE. IND" with a solid iron rib on the underside. The light scroll engraved l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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R.E. Lee/J. Cochran Madison Indiana  Marked Brass Lock Kentucky Percussion Rifle131 - R.E. Lee/J. Cochran Madison Indiana Marked Brass Lock Kentucky Percussion Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
The brass lock plate has a simple floral type engraving and marked "R.E. LEE / MADISON / INDA" under the bolster. The rifled octagon barre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,912.00
 
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Fine Unmarked European Flintlock Rifle132 - Fine Unmarked European Flintlock Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This large bore rifled rifle has no maker markings, but is most likely German in origin. Writer believes the gun to have been made in the early to mid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,170.00BP) = 7,170.00
 
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Inscribed British 19th Century Powder Horn133 - Inscribed British 19th Century Powder Horn
Rock Island Auction Company
Large 19th Century British or Scottish powder horn with engraved, nickel-silver spout and base. The base is inscribed: "From D.M./To/Lewis St...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 126.75BP) = 776.75
 
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Kriegsmarine Holster, Capping Tool and Powder Flask for Austrian Model 1851 Navy Revolver134 - Kriegsmarine Holster, Capping Tool and Powder Flask for Austrian Model 1851 Navy Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Holster and powder flask for Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver purchased directly from Colt or manufactured under license in Austria for Austrian Navy. Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor .. for (507.00 + 98.87BP) = 605.87
 
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Four Powder Flasks135 - Four Powder Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Compartment flask, double faced floral design, no maker markings. 2) As described in 1 but with a shorter charger. 3) Compartment bag shaped flask,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 156.00BP) = 956.00
 
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Five Powder Flasks for Pocket Pistols136 - Five Powder Flasks for Pocket Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Five small powder flasks: 1) unmarked, 3 7/8", measuring charger with spring loaded lever; 2) unmarked, 3 7/8", charger with spring loaded...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 156.00BP) = 956.00
 
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Three Powder Flasks137 - Three Powder Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Cylinder leather covered compartment flask, 3", no maker markings. 2) Horn body compartment flask, 3", no marker markings. 3) Flask wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 156.00BP) = 956.00
 
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Four Leather Covered or Hard Rubber Powder and Shot Flasks138 - Four Leather Covered or Hard Rubber Powder and Shot Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Unmarked (possibly Charles Goodyear) hard rubber flask, graduated charger. 2) James Dixon & Sons leather bound flask, graduated charger, has ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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Six Powder Flasks139 - Six Powder Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
Six plain powder flasks without maker markings: 1) Tear drop shaped, 3 1/4". 2) Bag shaped, 4 1/4". 3) Bag shaped, 4 1/8", graduated ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 234.00BP) = 1,434.00
 
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Four Eagle Powder Flasks140 - Four Eagle Powder Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
Four handgun powder flasks with the following features: 1) unmarked, 3 5/8", eagle grasping revolver double face design; 2) as described in 1; ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 214.50BP) = 1,314.50
 
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Two Peace Flasks141 - Two Peace Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
Two 8 inch powder flasks adorned with the same design on both sides. At the top is an American eagle with the arrows and olive branch. In the center o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 117.00BP) = 717.00
 
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Three Eagle Powder Flasks142 - Three Eagle Powder Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
Three eagle powder flasks used with Remington-Rider revolvers. 1) Powder flask featuring an eagle/shield motif with crossed revolvers and E Pluribus U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,195.00
 
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Four Small Powder Flasks143 - Four Small Powder Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Unmarked plain bag shaped flask, 2 7/8", charger with spring loaded lever. 2) Sykes plain bag shaped flask, 2 1/4", charger with sprin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 117.00BP) = 717.00
 
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Three Eagle Powder Flasks144 - Three Eagle Powder Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
Three handgun powder flasks with the following features: 1) Unmarked, 3 3/4" long, featuring two rows of stars, eagle/shield, crossed revolvers...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 156.00BP) = 956.00
 
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Four Eagle Powder Flasks145 - Four Eagle Powder Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Powder flask for a Colt Model 1849 revolver featuring an eagle/shield motif with crossed revolvers and E Pluribus Unum in a banner on one side. 2)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,195.00
 
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Five Powder Flasks146 - Five Powder Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Unmarked flask, 4", double face shell design. 2) Unmarked flask, 4 1/4", double face shell design. 3) Unmarked flask, 4 3/8", comb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,912.00
 
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Five Powder Flasks147 - Five Powder Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Unmarked metal bag flask, 6 1/2 inches total length. 2) G. and J.W. Hawksley brass bag powder flask with lanyard ring. 6 1/2 inches in length. 3) P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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Extremely Rare Civil War Morse Confederate Carbine148 - Extremely Rare Civil War Morse Confederate Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
The Morse carbine was made by the State Military Works in Greenville, South Carolina with a total production of only approximately 1,000. This is an u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,170.00BP) = 7,170.00
 
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Engraved Hewson Marked English Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet149 - Engraved Hewson Marked English Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
The top flat of the Damascus twist barrel is marked "HEWSON LONDON" and ahead of the marking is "L-H 848". The breech plug has a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,250.00 + 633.75BP) = 3,883.75
 
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Rigby Flintlock Military Pattern Carbine with Saber Bayonet150 - Rigby Flintlock Military Pattern Carbine with Saber Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Single brass bead sight on the twist steel barrel, with "RIGBY DUBLIN" on the top flat and a bayonet lug mounted on the right side of the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,800.00 + 351.00BP) = 2,151.00
 
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