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Premiere Firearms Auction

Auction Currency:USD Auction Location:4507 49th Avenue, Moline, Illinois, 62165-7578, United States

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U.S. North Model 1826 Percussion Navy Conversion Pistol1200U.S. North Model 1826 Percussion Navy Conversion Pistol
This is a very fine example of a percussion conversion of one of the 3000 Model 1826 Flintlock Navy Pistols manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00 + 1,072.50) x 1 = 6,572.50
Excellent U.S. H. Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol1201Excellent U.S. H. Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
Dated 1848 on the lock plate and tang, with a brass sight blade, "US/ GW/ P" markings and a swiveling ramrod on the barrel. Lock plate is ...
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00 + 877.50) x 1 = 5,377.50
Excellent U.S. Model 1836 Johnson Contract Flintlock Pistol1202Excellent U.S. Model 1836 Johnson Contract Flintlock Pistol
This exceptional example of a .54 caliber, smoothbore, flintlock pistol is one of approximately 18,000 Model 1836 pistols manufactured by Robert Johns
Start Price : 2,750.00 | Estimates : 5,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 536.25) x 1 = 3,286.25
Scarce U.S. Model 1808 Navy Flintlock Pistol1203Scarce U.S. Model 1808 Navy Flintlock Pistol
Manufactured by Simeon North of Berlin, Connecticut, circa 1808 to 1810 with a total of 3,000 produced. Significant as a War of 1812 era handgun, the
Start Price : 2,750.00 | Estimates : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00 + 1,852.50) x 1 = 11,352.50
Excellent Johnson U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol1204Excellent Johnson U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Model 1836 flintlock pistol manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut, in 1842. The Model 1836 pistol was the last flintlock pistol ma
Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 585.00) x 1 = 3,585.00
Scarce and Desirable U.S. Navy Simeon North Model 1813 Flintlock Pistol1205Scarce and Desirable U.S. Navy Simeon North Model 1813 Flintlock Pistol
Manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut, circa 1813 to 1815 with total quantity approximately 1,626 (around 1,000 delivered to the U.S
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00 + 731.25) x 1 = 4,481.25
U.S. Asa Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol1206U.S. Asa Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Produced various contractors for the U.S. Military between 1836 and 1844. Brass blade front and "U" notch rear sights, with the barrel mar...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
Mexican War Era U.S. Aston Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol1207Mexican War Era U.S. Aston Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
Manufactured by Henry Aston & Co. in 1847. This pistol has a 54 caliber, 8 1/2 inch smoothbore barrel with a swivel, button head ramrod. The lock plat
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 438.75) x 1 = 2,688.75
U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol1208U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol
Manufactured from 1817 to 1820 with a total production of about 19,374. The lock plate is marked with the later type marking: "S. NORTH ( faint...
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 390.00) x 1 = 2,390.00
U.S. Simeon North Model 1826 Percussion Conversion Navy Pistol1209U.S. Simeon North Model 1826 Percussion Conversion Navy Pistol
Manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut, in 1827. North manufactured a total of 3000 of these pistols between 1826 and 1829 and most w
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00 + 351.00) x 1 = 2,151.00
U.S. Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol1210U.S. Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Manufactured from 1836 to 1844 with a total production of about 41,000. Marked "A. WATERS & Co / MILBURY. MS. / 1837" on the lock plate ...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,434.00
U.S. Simeon North Model 1819 Flintlock Pistol1211U.S. Simeon North Model 1819 Flintlock Pistol
Manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut between 1819 and 1823. The Model 1819 Pistol features a unique, sliding safety bolt located be
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 438.75) x 1 = 2,688.75
U.S. Model 1836 Johnson Contract Flintlock Pistol1212U.S. Model 1836 Johnson Contract Flintlock Pistol
This .54 caliber, smoothbore, flintlock pistol is one of approximately 18,000 Model 1836 pistols manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connect
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
Scarce U.S. Model 1836 "Flat Lock Waters" Single Shot Percussion Pistol1213Scarce U.S. Model 1836 "Flat Lock Waters" Single Shot Percussion Pistol
Manufactured in the mid-1840s to 1849, this single shot percussion pistol was manufactured by A. H. Waters & Co., Milbury, Massachusetts and is as kno
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
U.S. Aston Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol1214U.S. Aston Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
This is a very fine original example of a U.S. contract Model 1842 percussion pistol that was manufactured by Henry Aston of Middletown, Connecticut i
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Waters Pistol1215U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Waters Pistol
This is an example of a U.S. contract Model 1836 flintlock pistol that was manufactured by Asa Waters of Millbury, Massachusetts, in 1838. The pistol
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00 + 351.00) x 1 = 2,151.00
Scarce U.S. Model 1836 "Flat Lock Waters" Single Shot Percussion Pistol1216Scarce U.S. Model 1836 "Flat Lock Waters" Single Shot Percussion Pistol
Manufactured in the mid-1840s to 1849, this single shot percussion pistol was manufactured by A. H. Waters & Co., Milbury, Massachusetts and is as kno
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00 + 780.00) x 1 = 4,780.00
U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol1217U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol
Manufactured from 1817 to 1820 with a total production of about 19,374. The lock plate is marked with the later type marking: "S. NORTH (in a d...
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
U.S. Johnson Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol1218U.S. Johnson Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
Marked "US / I.N. JOHNSON" on the lock plate in front of the hammer, "MIDDTN / CONN / 1855" vertically at the rear. The tang is ...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
Fine U.S. Johnston Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol1219Fine U.S. Johnston Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Brass blade front and groove rear sights, with "US./ JCB/ P" on top of the breech and "H" on the left flat. The lock is fitted w...
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
Two U.S. Martial Percussion Pistols A) Aston U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol 1220Two U.S. Martial Percussion Pistols A) Aston U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
This Model 1842 percussion pistol was manufactured under U.S. Government contract by Henry Aston of Middletown, Connecticut, in 1851. The pistol has t
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
Two U.S. Antique Martial Pistols A) U.S. Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol 1221Two U.S. Antique Martial Pistols A) U.S. Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
The lock plate is stamped "US / H.ASTON & CO." in front of the hammer and "MIDDtn / CONN / 1852" vertically behind the hammer. T...
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 331.50) x 1 = 2,031.50
Two U.S. Model 1836 Pistols A) U.S. Waters Model 1836 Percussion Conversion Pistol 1222Two U.S. Model 1836 Pistols A) U.S. Waters Model 1836 Percussion Conversion Pistol
Converted to percussion with a cone alteration. Lock plate is marked with an eagle head over "A.H. WATERS & CO / MILBURY MASS / 1844". The...
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1817 Percussion Conversion Pistol1223U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1817 Percussion Conversion Pistol
This is an example of one of the only 600 Type II Springfield Model 1817 martial pistol, which was later converted to percussion using the drum style
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 273.00) x 1 = 1,673.00
U.S. Simeon North Model 1813 Percussion Conversion Pistol1224U.S. Simeon North Model 1813 Percussion Conversion Pistol
Manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut, circa 1813 to 1815 with total quantity approximately 1,626 (around 1,000 delivered to the U.S
Start Price : 950.00 | Estimates : 1,900.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 438.75) x 1 = 2,688.75
Simeon North Contract Model 1819 Percussion A.W. Marked Conversion Pistol1225Simeon North Contract Model 1819 Percussion A.W. Marked Conversion Pistol
Manufactured by Simeon North from 1819 to 1823 with a total production of 20,400. This pistol is one of many that were converted to percussion after m
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
U.S. Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol1226U.S. Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Manufactured from 1836 to 1844 with a total production of about 41,000. Marked "eagle head A. H. WATERS & Co / MILBURY. MASS. / 1844" on...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,434.00
U.S. Model 1836 Johnson Contract Flintlock Pistol1227U.S. Model 1836 Johnson Contract Flintlock Pistol
This is an example of a Model 1836 flintlock pistol manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut, in 1842. The Model 1836 pistol was the
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
Rare Henry Deringer Model 1842 Percussion Navy Pistol1228Rare Henry Deringer Model 1842 Percussion Navy Pistol
Model 1842 Navy percussion Pistol from the lot of 1200 pistols manufactured by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia between 1842 and 1847. The Model 1842 N
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
U.S. Evans Contract Model 1826 Naval Flintlock Pistol1229U.S. Evans Contract Model 1826 Naval Flintlock Pistol
Produced circa 1830-1831, this is one of less than 1000 Model 1826 Navy Flintlock Pistols produced by W.L. Evans of Valley Forge, PA. Brass blade fron
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 438.75) x 1 = 2,688.75
U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine1230U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine
Blade front sight, with the rear sight base moved from the barrel to the tang, "V/ P/ eagle head" on the left flat and "1855" on...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 331.50) x 1 = 2,031.50
U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol1231U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol
Manufactured circa 1817 to 1820. The lock plate has the later type marking: "NORTH (in a downward curve) over an American eagle motif with &quo...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (750.00 + 146.25) x 1 = 896.25
U.S. Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol1232U.S. Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Brass blade front and groove rear sights, with "US./ JH/ P" on top of the breech and "B" on the left flat. The lock is fitted wi...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00 + 292.50) x 1 = 1,792.50
Interesting Waters Single Shot Percussion Pistol1233Interesting Waters Single Shot Percussion Pistol
Manufactured circa mid-1840s to 1849 with total quantity unknown. This pistol represents an enigma for today's collectors. This pistol was not officia
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
U.S. Asa Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol1234U.S. Asa Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Produced between 1836 and 1844. Brass blade front and "U" notch rear sights, with the barrel marked "U.S./ JA/ P" and "S&qu...
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,434.00
Massive Probin Marked Flintlock Shotgun1235Massive Probin Marked Flintlock Shotgun
This massive flintlock shotgun features an unmarked barrel with a blade front sight and muzzle measuring just under 1 1/4" across. The lock is ...
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 585.00) x 1 = 3,585.00
Unmarked English Flintlock 10 Gauge Fowler1236Unmarked English Flintlock 10 Gauge Fowler
The upper left barrel flat is marked with two cross scepter proofs and an unidentified proof. There are no other markings. Single bead sight on a barr
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 126.75) x 1 = 776.75
Nicholson Marked Third Model Brown Bess Musket with East India Company Markings1237Nicholson Marked Third Model Brown Bess Musket with East India Company Markings
Receiving a royal charter in 1600, the Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading with the East Indies, later shortened to the Honorable Eas
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 185.25) x 1 = 1,135.25
U.S. Model 1795 Contract Flintlock Musket1238U.S. Model 1795 Contract Flintlock Musket
The lock plate is marked with an eagle above "US". The left side of the barrel has three U.S. proof and inspection marks at the breech, wi...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 487.50) x 1 = 2,987.50
U.S. Remington Conversion of Model 1816 (To Maynard Priming System) Percussion Musket1239U.S. Remington Conversion of Model 1816 (To Maynard Priming System) Percussion Musket
Marked "1857" and "US / 88" on the barrel tang, and "REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y. / 1857 / U.S." vertically behind the h...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 117.00) x 1 = 717.00
Whitney Arms Model 1816 Flintlock Musket1240Whitney Arms Model 1816 Flintlock Musket
Brass blade sight on the front barrel band, with a bayonet lug on top of the muzzle, a "P" stamp at the breech, and "S.N.Y" next...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 331.50) x 1 = 2,031.50
Rare and Exceptional "Transitional" Relief Carved Kentucky Rifle with Kindig Authenticity Letter1241Rare and Exceptional "Transitional" Relief Carved Kentucky Rifle with Kindig Authenticity Letter
This is a Revolutionary War era Transitional style Kentucky Rifle that appears to be the work of Wolfgang Haga. Wolfgang Haga was a gunsmith in Readin
Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimates : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,500.00 + 5,362.50) x 1 = 32,862.50
L.C. Kersey Red Bluff California Back-Lock, Superposed Percussion Sporting Rifle1242L.C. Kersey Red Bluff California Back-Lock, Superposed Percussion Sporting Rifle
Manufactured by L.C. Kersey in Red Bluff, California circa 1860s. The top of the barrel is marked "L.C. KERSEY RED BLUFF, CAL CAST STEEL"....
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimates : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00 + 682.50) x 1 = 4,182.50
Phillip Wilson and Co. Marked Percussion Plains Style Rifle1243Phillip Wilson and Co. Marked Percussion Plains Style Rifle
Marked "PHILLIP WILSON & CO PHILADA CAST STEEL 148" on the top barrel flat behind the rear sight and stamped "402" on the muzzle...
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 536.25) x 1 = 3,286.25
Fine Andrew Wurfflein Philadelphia Half Stock Percussion Target Rifle1244Fine Andrew Wurfflein Philadelphia Half Stock Percussion Target Rifle
Brass blade and adjustable notch rear sights on an octagonal marked "A. WURFFLEIN / PHILA" on the left flat and scroll and double gold ban...
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 633.75) x 1 = 3,883.75
Ornate Silver Mounted Exhibition Quality Engraved Gold Inlaid Ornate J.P. Moore New York Marked Perc1245Ornate Silver Mounted Exhibition Quality Engraved Gold Inlaid Ornate J.P. Moore New York Marked Perc
This is an elaborate example of an engraved, gold inlaid Moore percussion rifle with ornate silver mounted stock. The muzzle and breech ends of the ba
Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 585.00) x 1 = 3,585.00
Outstanding P & D Moll Hellerstown Signed Kentucky Rifle1246Outstanding P & D Moll Hellerstown Signed Kentucky Rifle
Active from 1832 to 1837, the firm of George Tryon and Samuel Merrick operated out of Philadelphia, where Tryon would remain and through his son, Edwa
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00 + 1,072.50) x 1 = 6,572.50
Fine Mid 19th Century Dreppard German Silver Mounted Percussion Rifle1247Fine Mid 19th Century Dreppard German Silver Mounted Percussion Rifle
Marked "DREPPARD/ LANCASTER" on the barrel and lock plate. In addition there is floral engraving on the lock and hammer. John Dreppard wor...
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 438.75) x 1 = 2,688.75
H. Gibbs Marked Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle1248H. Gibbs Marked Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle
The only visible marking on the rifle is "H GIBBS" on the top barrel flat behind the rear sight. There were two Henry Gibbs Gunsmiths in L...
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 331.50) x 1 = 2,031.50
Extremely Rare John Armstrong Golden Age Kentucky Rifle1249Extremely Rare John Armstrong Golden Age Kentucky Rifle
Golden Age Kentucky Rifle signed master gunsmith John Armstrong of Emmittsburg, Maryland. John Armstrong worked as a gunsmith from about 1808 to 1822;
Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00 + 4,387.50) x 1 = 26,887.50