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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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Kentucky Percussion Rifle with Powder Horn1250Kentucky Percussion Rifle with Powder Horn
This percussion converted (most likely Pennsylvania) rifle features fixed sights on a barrel marked "J Sea illegible)" on the top flat. Th...
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 312.00) x 1 = 1,912.00
Henry Parker and Leman Marked Full Length Percussion Kentucky Rifle1251Henry Parker and Leman Marked Full Length Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Fixed sights on a barrel marked "LEMAN LANCASTER WARRANTED" on the top flat which is also engraved at the breech and muzzle. Scroll engrav...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 585.00) x 1 = 3,585.00
Gibbs Marked Percussion Conversion Rifle1252Gibbs Marked Percussion Conversion Rifle
This percussion converted rifle has fixed sights on a barrel marked "A. GIBBS / LANCASTER" (faint). The lock plate and hammer have a light...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
Drepperd Pennsylvania Full Stock Percussion Heavy Barrel Target Rifle1253Drepperd Pennsylvania Full Stock Percussion Heavy Barrel Target Rifle
Blade front sight and a removed rear sight (slot not filled) on a barrel marked "DREPPERD / LANCASTER" on the top flat. Equipped with an a...
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
"Teaff" Marked Full Stock Percussion Long Rifle1254"Teaff" Marked Full Stock Percussion Long Rifle
Blade front and notch rear sights, with "TEAFF" marked behind the rear sights. Research shows a number of Teaffs in the Ohio arms trade (h...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00 + 156.00) x 1 = 956.00
Drepperd Marked Pennsylvania Flintlock Long Rifle1255Drepperd Marked Pennsylvania Flintlock Long Rifle
The only visible marking on the gun is a faint "DREPPERD" on the lock and "C Liple" on the top barrel flat behind the rear sight...
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 633.75) x 1 = 3,883.75
Welshhans Marked Revolutionary War Era Flintlock Long Rifle1256Welshhans Marked Revolutionary War Era Flintlock Long Rifle
The only visible marking on the gun is "WELSHHANS" on the top barrel flat behind the rear sight. Consignor notes state that it was manufac...
Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 390.00) x 1 = 2,390.00
Incised Carved Flintlock Kentucky Rifle1257Incised Carved Flintlock Kentucky Rifle
Fixed sights on an unmarked barrel. The lock plate and hammer feature a simple engraving and the lock plate is marked "LONDON / WARRANTED"...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 438.75) x 1 = 2,688.75
Baker & Moss and Drepperd Lancaster Marked Flintlock Kentucky Rifle1258Baker & Moss and Drepperd Lancaster Marked Flintlock Kentucky Rifle
Fixed sights on a barrel marked "DREPPERD. / LANCASTER" on the top flat. The lock plate is marked "BAKER & MOSS". In the book AM...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 633.75) x 1 = 3,883.75
M. Fordney Marked Flintlock Longarm1259M. Fordney Marked Flintlock Longarm
The lock is marked "BY / ASKEW PAXSON" and the top of the barrel is marked "M Fordney". Melchior Fordney was one of 10 Fordneys ...
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00 + 926.25) x 1 = 5,676.25
Peter Gonter and Dreppert Marked Pennsylvania Flintlock Long Rifle1260Peter Gonter and Dreppert Marked Pennsylvania Flintlock Long Rifle
Converted back to its original flintlock configuration, this rifle features fixed sights on a barrel marked "P. GONTER" on the top flat. T...
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 487.50) x 1 = 2,987.50
Unmarked Incised Carved Pennsylvania Percussion Rifle1261Unmarked Incised Carved Pennsylvania Percussion Rifle
Fixed sights with no visible maker marking with "starburst" and cross designs behind rear sight. The forend cap, ramrod pipe, stock wedge ...
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 185.25) x 1 = 1,135.25
S. Grove Marked Flintlock Kentucky Rifle1262S. Grove Marked Flintlock Kentucky Rifle
Converted back to its original flintlock configuration, this rifle has a uniquely rifled bore that measures at approximately .69 caliber, has fixed si
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
Unidentified Full Stock Flintlock Militia Style Rifle1263Unidentified Full Stock Flintlock Militia Style Rifle
Brass blade front and notch rear sights, with "GMH" scratched into the top flat and 2 sets of decorative bands ahead of the rear sight. Lo...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
Henry Parker and Gibbs Marked Full Length Percussion Kentucky Rifle1264Henry Parker and Gibbs Marked Full Length Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Fixed sights on a barrel marked "GIBBS / LANCASTER / PA" on the top flat. The lock plate is marked "Henry Parker / Warranted". I...
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 487.50) x 1 = 2,987.50
H. Gibbs Lancaster Pennsylvania Percussion Long Rifle1265H. Gibbs Lancaster Pennsylvania Percussion Long Rifle
Fixed sights on a barrel marked "H. GIBBS / LANCASTER / PA" on the top flat. The lock plate has a partial marking: "LCHER" (like...
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
Pennsylvania Full Length Percussion Rifle1266Pennsylvania Full Length Percussion Rifle
Fixed sights on a barrel marked "LANCASTER PA" with a crudely restamped name (possibly J. F. Ortney). The lock plate has a partial marking...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
J. Fordney Lancaster Pennsylvania Percussion Rifle1267J. Fordney Lancaster Pennsylvania Percussion Rifle
Fixed sights on a barrel marked "J. Fordney / LANCASTER PA". The lock plate features a light floral engraving and is marked "JAS GOLC...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,434.00
Mid-19th Century Percussion Kentucky Rifle1268Mid-19th Century Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Manufactured circa 1850, the lock is marked "JOSH GOULCHER" ahead of the hammer and engraved with light scroll designs. The barrel is equi...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 312.00) x 1 = 1,912.00
American 19th Century Percussion Rifle with German Silver Accented Half-Stock1269American 19th Century Percussion Rifle with German Silver Accented Half-Stock
Filed down blade front sight and fixed notch rear sight, with a faint makers signature on the top flat. The lock is marked "G. GOULCHER", ...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
E. Goulcher West Chester Marked Half-Stock Percussion Fowling Piece1270E. Goulcher West Chester Marked Half-Stock Percussion Fowling Piece
The barrel is marked "WEST CHESTER" on the top flat near the breech. Floral scroll engraved lock plate, trigger guard, breech plug and upp...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (750.00 + 146.25) x 1 = 896.25
H. Gibbs Marked Half-Stock Percussion Large Caliber Rifle1271H. Gibbs Marked Half-Stock Percussion Large Caliber Rifle
This percussion coveted rifle features fixed sights on a barrel marked "H. GIBBS / LANCASTER PA" on the top flat. In AMERICAN GUNSMITHS, f...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (425.00 + 82.88) x 1 = 507.88
Leman Half-Stock Percussion Rifle1272Leman Half-Stock Percussion Rifle
Blade front and adjustable rear sights on a barrel marked "LEMAN / LANCASTER PA" and "WARRANTED" on the top flat and a filled do...
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 136.50) x 1 = 836.50
H. Gibbs Half-Stock Percussion Rifle1273H. Gibbs Half-Stock Percussion Rifle
Combination beach front sight and a dovetail slot in front of the replacement Winchester style ladder rear sight on a barrel marked "H. GIBBS /...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
Half Stock Percussion Rifle Signed Peter Humbarger1274Half Stock Percussion Rifle Signed Peter Humbarger
Top of octagonal barrel is marked (signed) in script, "PETER HUMBARGER". Silver Rocky Mountain blade front sight and adjustable sporting r...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 117.00) x 1 = 717.00
Graniture of a Shotgun, Two Swords and a Brace of Pistols from Vincent & Sons of Perigueux, France A1275Graniture of a Shotgun, Two Swords and a Brace of Pistols from Vincent & Sons of Perigueux, France A
Single German silver bead sight, with a fine Damascus twist pattern to the barrels, light engraving at the rear of the rib, a Liege proof on the under
Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00 + 2,925.00) x 1 = 17,925.00
Massive Engraved Charles Boswell Double Barrel Hammer 4 Bore Shotgun1276Massive Engraved Charles Boswell Double Barrel Hammer 4 Bore Shotgun
This massive 4 bore double barrel hammer shotgun weighs in at 24.1 pounds. Marked "CHARLES BOSWELL MAKER. 126. STRAND. LONDON. W.C." on th...
Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00 + 3,510.00) x 1 = 21,510.00
Unique H. Pieper "Mitrailleuse" Seven-Barrel Rimfire Volley Gun1277Unique H. Pieper "Mitrailleuse" Seven-Barrel Rimfire Volley Gun
Marketed circa 1888, the Pieper Mitrailleuse was marketed towards game and market hunters, and boasted a 3' pattern at 125 yards. Bead and 2-leaf sigh
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00 + 828.75) x 1 = 5,078.75
Engraved Isaac Hollis & Sons 4 Bore Damascus Barrel Percussion Rifle1278Engraved Isaac Hollis & Sons 4 Bore Damascus Barrel Percussion Rifle
Starting in the first half of the 19th century as Hollis Brothers & Company, Hollis & Sons was a supplier of pistols and shotguns, and also produced m
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00 + 1,072.50) x 1 = 6,572.50
Massive G. Bates 4 Bore Double Barrel Side lock Hammer Shotgun with Case1279Massive G. Bates 4 Bore Double Barrel Side lock Hammer Shotgun with Case
This massive shotgun features 42 inch barrels with a single bead sight on the solid concave rib which is marked "GEO BATE. 152. STEELHOUSE LANE...
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,500.00 + 5,362.50) x 1 = 32,862.50
Manton 8 Gauge Slug Double Barrel Hammer Rifle with Case1280Manton 8 Gauge Slug Double Barrel Hammer Rifle with Case
Massive 8 gauge slug double barrel rifle marked "MANTON & CO GUN MAKERS TO H.R.H. THE" on top of the breech end of the left barrel and &qu...
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00 + 4,875.00) x 1 = 29,875.00
Engraved Midland Gun Company Under-Lever 8 Gauge Punt Gun1281Engraved Midland Gun Company Under-Lever 8 Gauge Punt Gun
Made by the Midland Gun Company in Birmingham, this 8 gauge Punt Gun features a Damascus barrel with a single brass bead sight, with the rear 4 3/4&...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00 + 1,267.50) x 1 = 7,767.50
Chesapeake Gun Club Marked Double Barrel 8 Gauge Hammer Market Gun1282Chesapeake Gun Club Marked Double Barrel 8 Gauge Hammer Market Gun
Manufactured circa 1880s. Single bead sight on the solid concave rib which is marked "LONDON STUB TWIST" and the bottom of the barrels are...
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00 + 1,170.00) x 1 = 7,170.00
J. Manton London Production Double Barrel Flintlock Shotgun with Case and Accessories1283J. Manton London Production Double Barrel Flintlock Shotgun with Case and Accessories
Single silver bead sight on the smooth rib, which is signed "Joseph Manton PATENT (illegible word)", and each side of the breech is marked...
Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00 + 2,145.00) x 1 = 13,145.00
Cased H. Snowie Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Accessories1284Cased H. Snowie Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Accessories
Single bead front sight on a solid rib marked "H. SNOWIE, INVERNESS." near the breech with Damascus barrels. Scroll and border engraved lo...
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 487.50) x 1 = 2,987.50
Edwin Hunt Side by Side Flintlock Shotgun1285Edwin Hunt Side by Side Flintlock Shotgun
The hammers and lock plates feature a light floral engraving with "EDWIN HUNT" marked on both lock plates. In AMERICAN GUNSMITHS, noted fi...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,434.00
Brownson Slocum & Hopkins Side by Side Percussion Shotgun1286Brownson Slocum & Hopkins Side by Side Percussion Shotgun
Single bead sight on a concave solid rib marked "LAMINATED STEEL". Light scroll engraved lock plates marked "BROWNSON SLOCUM & / HOPK...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 126.75) x 1 = 776.75
Engraved J.H. Johnston Pittsburgh Marked Double Barrel Percussion 10 Gauge Shotgun1287Engraved J.H. Johnston Pittsburgh Marked Double Barrel Percussion 10 Gauge Shotgun
Single bead sight on the solid concave rib marked "LONDON STUL TWIST" with two gold inlaid bands on the breech end. The locks and hammers ...
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,434.00
Alexander McComas 8 Gauge Punt Gun1288Alexander McComas 8 Gauge Punt Gun
This very heavy percussion 8 gauge shotgun was the type used by market hunters to kill large quantities of birds with one shot. Most makers along the
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00 + 1,365.00) x 1 = 8,365.00
Scarce and Fine Charleville Model 1831 Breech loading Percussion Rampart Gun1289Scarce and Fine Charleville Model 1831 Breech loading Percussion Rampart Gun
Dated 1833 on the side of the forearm, arms of this size were often used by small defensive fortifications as a midway between the muskets and cannons
Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00 + 780.00) x 1 = 4,780.00
Massive German J.J. Reeb Bolt Action Rifle1290Massive German J.J. Reeb Bolt Action Rifle
Shrouded pin front and notch rear sight on a barrel marked "J.J. REEB, HOF-BUCHSENMACHER. BONN. A/RH" on the top flat. J.J. Reeb was a Ger...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00 + 97.50) x 1 = 597.50
Unmarked American 19th Century Percussion Whaling Gun1291Unmarked American 19th Century Percussion Whaling Gun
This large percussion, muzzle-loading whaling gun for shoulder firing whale harpoon or an explosive whale bomb lance, circa mid-1850s. Although Allen
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00 + 682.50) x 1 = 4,182.50
Werndl Breech Loading Military Pattern Rifle with Antwerp Merchant Marks1292Werndl Breech Loading Military Pattern Rifle with Antwerp Merchant Marks
Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with a bayonet lug on the right side near the muzzle, "St69" and "Ga" on top of the ...
Start Price : 225.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (550.00 + 107.25) x 1 = 657.25
Unmarked Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun1293Unmarked Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun
No visible markings, possibly Belgium in origin, blade sight on the solid rib, lightly engraved locks, hammers, barrel tang and trigger guard, hammer
Start Price : 225.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 58.50) x 1 = 358.50
Unmarked Market Hunter Shotgun1294Unmarked Market Hunter Shotgun
No visible makers marking, lightly scroll engraved locks, hammers and barrel tang, with scallop border on the locks and silver inlaid bands on the bre
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 273.00) x 1 = 1,673.00
Unmarked 4 Gauge Punt/Market Percussion Shotgun1295Unmarked 4 Gauge Punt/Market Percussion Shotgun
No visible makers marking, lightly scroll engraved locks, hammers and barrel tang. Single bead sight on the wide solid rib, Damascus pattern barrels,
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 585.00) x 1 = 3,585.00
Fine Baltimore Marked Half-Stock Percussion 8 Gauge Shotgun1296Fine Baltimore Marked Half-Stock Percussion 8 Gauge Shotgun
The solid barrel rib is marked "IMPORTED BY ALEXANDER McCOMAS NO. 51 S. CALVERT ST BALTIMORE", with Damascus barrels. The lock plates are ...
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00 + 1,170.00) x 1 = 7,170.00
Eaton & Abbey Double Barrel Side lock Hammer 10 Gauge Shotgun1297Eaton & Abbey Double Barrel Side lock Hammer 10 Gauge Shotgun
Single brass bead sight, with "EATON & ABBEY, CHICAGO - LAMINATED STEEL" on top of the rib, light scroll engraving on the casehardened bre...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 536.25) x 1 = 3,286.25
Moore & Harris Side by Side 10 Gauge Percussion Shotgun1298Moore & Harris Side by Side 10 Gauge Percussion Shotgun
Single bead sight on a solid concave rib marked "MOORE & HARRIS, LONDON. LAMINATED STEEL". Light scroll engraved hammer and lock plates. L...
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 117.00) x 1 = 717.00
Extraordinary Leather Cased Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Revolver with Accessories1299Extraordinary Leather Cased Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Revolver with Accessories
Manufactured in 1848, this revolver was manufactured as a 4 inch barrel variant without the loading lever and the round cylinder stops. The top of the
Start Price : 12,000.00 | Estimates : 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00 + 4,875.00) x 1 = 29,875.00