Premiere Firearms Auction

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Rock Island Auction Company is proud to continue the 2012 auction season with our September Premier Sale, a superb assembly of arms featuring the 3rd installment of the William Ashby Collection, the noted Gateway Collection which includes a number of ultra-rare Colts, and an assortment of rare and high condition Civil War arms.
Rare European Awarded Central Africa Medal352Rare European Awarded Central Africa Medal
Estimate: $2250 - 4000 This is a rare example of a British Central Africa Medal (1891 to 1898) that was awarded to Under Officer G.A.C. Sorrell of
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 205.00) x 1 = 1,205.00
Three English Pikes353Three English Pikes
Estimate: $1300 - 2000 All three pikes are similar in construction, with bamboo shafts measuring approximately 1 1/10 inches thick, cone-shaped ste
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 348.50) x 1 = 2,048.50
Persian Helmet354Persian Helmet
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 This rarely encountered brass Persian dress helmet. The skull is brass with a star and crescent symbol at the top. The front
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 225.50) x 1 = 1,325.50
Indian Army Sind Field Artillery Officer's Parade Helmet355Indian Army Sind Field Artillery Officer's Parade Helmet
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 This is a rare Indian Officer's helmet circa 1883. This gilded metal helmet has a gilded helmet plate comprised of a lion's
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 225.50) x 1 = 1,325.50
Desirable Indian Mutiny Medal Awarded to an Original Defender of Lucknow356Desirable Indian Mutiny Medal Awarded to an Original Defender of Lucknow
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 This is a desirable Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Thomas Croft, 32nd Light Infantry. Croft was an original defender of Luck
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 328.00) x 1 = 1,928.00
Framed Photo and Letter from Author Rudyard Kipling357Framed Photo and Letter from Author Rudyard Kipling
Estimate: $1200 - 2000 This is a framed photo and a letter from author Rudyard Kipling to a "Mrs. Edmunds" dated April 8th, 1909. The l...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 133.25) x 1 = 783.25
Relic of the Cawnpore Massacre with Related Book358Relic of the Cawnpore Massacre with Related Book
Estimate: $1100 - 1900 1) This is a framed lock of hair from the Cawnpore massacre during the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857. There is a brass plaque in t
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (850.00 + 174.25) x 1 = 1,024.25
British Victorian Foreign Service Pith Helmet and Two War Medals359British Victorian Foreign Service Pith Helmet and Two War Medals
Estimate: $1500 - 1800 1) This is a Victorian era foreign service pith helmet produced by J. B. Johnstone. The 6 panel body is composed of cork wit
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 287.00) x 1 = 1,687.00
Royal Scots Greys Drum Major's Mace and Sash360Royal Scots Greys Drum Major's Mace and Sash
Estimate: $2250 - 4000 1) This is a band mace from the Royal Scots Greys. At the very top is a silvered crown on the gilt mace head which has a ban
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 194.75) x 1 = 1,144.75
Two British Regimental Bugles361Two British Regimental Bugles
Estimate: $1900 - 3250 1) Unmarked brass bugle. Consignor's notes state it is a regimental bugle. 2) Silver plated brass regimental bugle marked ...
Start Price : 950.00 | Estimates : 1,900.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (500.00 + 102.50) x 1 = 602.50
British Drum Majors Sash362British Drum Majors Sash
Estimate: $900 - 1600 This is a Victorian era Drum Majors sash. The sash is composed of a blue cloth with two strips of gold lace on the outside ed
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 225.50) x 1 = 1,325.50
Collector's Lot of Four British Regimental Band Stand Banners363Collector's Lot of Four British Regimental Band Stand Banners
Estimate: $1700 - 2500 1) Dark blue banner with gold lace around the periphery and gold bullion fringe at the bottom. In the center is an embroider
Start Price : 850.00 | Estimates : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00 + 307.50) x 1 = 1,807.50
2nd Battalion Scots Guards Side Drum with Authenticity Document3642nd Battalion Scots Guards Side Drum with Authenticity Document
Estimate: $900 - 1600 This is a Victorian era side drum used by the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards. The body is composed of brass with a painted front
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 246.00) x 1 = 1,446.00
Rare British Awarded Canada General Service Medal with Two Clasps365Rare British Awarded Canada General Service Medal with Two Clasps
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 This is a rare example of a British awarded Canada General Service Medal (Canada 1866-70) with 2 clasps. This medal was not
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00 + 768.75) x 1 = 4,518.75
World War I British Distinguished Service Cross Awarded to Captain G. MacDonald Dobbie for U-Boat Si366World War I British Distinguished Service Cross Awarded to Captain G. MacDonald Dobbie for U-Boat Si
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The Conspicuous Service Cross was awarded to warrant and subordinate officers of the Royal Navy who were ineligible for the
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 246.00) x 1 = 1,446.00
Collector's Lot of British Officer's Field Gear367Collector's Lot of British Officer's Field Gear
Estimate: $1300 - 2500 This group includes a pair of leather boots with spurs and wooden boot shapers. There are a second pair of boots composed of
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 123.00) x 1 = 723.00
Antique Field Optics368Antique Field Optics
Estimate: $1000 - 1800 1) Small leather wrapped brass binoculars with a leather carrying case embossed "PRESENTED TO/MAJOR J. J. C. DAVIDSON...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 133.25) x 1 = 783.25
British Shoulder Belt, Pouch and Saber Belt369British Shoulder Belt, Pouch and Saber Belt
Estimate: $850 - 1400 1) Edwardian Officer's dress pouch and belt. The background of the flap is maroon cloth with a gold bullion embroidered Crown
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 143.50) x 1 = 843.50
British Model 1912 Cavalry Officers Sword with Sheath370British Model 1912 Cavalry Officers Sword with Sheath
Estimate: $850 - 1300 Patterned after the 1908 Cavalry Trooper sword, the 1912 was considered to be the pinnacle of thrusting sword design, and alo
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 205.00) x 1 = 1,205.00
42nd Highland Regiment of Foot The Black Watch Officer's Feather Bonnet and Glengary Cap37142nd Highland Regiment of Foot The Black Watch Officer's Feather Bonnet and Glengary Cap
Estimate: $2000 - 3250 This is a black ostrich feather Officer's bonnet circa 1900. It has four feather tails and black ribbons at the back. It has
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 461.25) x 1 = 2,711.25
The Royal Highlanders Black Watch Drum Major's Mace Pipe Banner and Sash372The Royal Highlanders Black Watch Drum Major's Mace Pipe Banner and Sash
Estimate: $1900 - 4000 1) This is a band mace of the 42nd Highlanders. At the very top is a silvered St. Andrew holding the cross. The top is chrom
Start Price : 950.00 | Estimates : 1,900.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to sigp229 for (850.00 + 174.25) x 1 = 1,024.25
Badger Sporran and Four Regimental Glengary Bonnets373Badger Sporran and Four Regimental Glengary Bonnets
Estimate: $850 - 1500 1) This is a Highland badger's head sporran with the body composed of red leather. There are six hair tassels attached with f
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 133.25) x 1 = 783.25
Grouping of British Medals Awarded to William Telfer374Grouping of British Medals Awarded to William Telfer
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 This is a grouping of British campaign medals awarded to William Telfer which includes miniature medals. The medals are the
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 246.00) x 1 = 1,446.00
Two Robert Gibb Style Battle Paintings375Two Robert Gibb Style Battle Paintings
Estimate: $850 - 1700 1) Copy of the painting titled "The Thin Red Line" by Robert Gibb shows the Sutherland Highlanders red-coated 93r...
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 194.75) x 1 = 1,144.75
Scottish Infantry Officer's Sword with Scabbard376Scottish Infantry Officer's Sword with Scabbard
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 38 1/2 inches overall, with a 32 1/2 inch etched straight single fuller blade, bearing the "PROVED/R" gilt brass...
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 143.50) x 1 = 843.50
Rare King's German Legion Officer's Roman Style 1815 Pattern Helmet377Rare King's German Legion Officer's Roman Style 1815 Pattern Helmet
Estimate: $8500 - 16000 This is a rare 1815 pattern Household heavy cavalry helmet of the elite Hanovarian Cavalry circa 1820. This unit was raised
Start Price : 4,250.00 | Estimates : 8,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00 + 871.25) x 1 = 5,121.25
Collector's Lot of British Crimean War Medals378Collector's Lot of British Crimean War Medals
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 1) Crimea Medal awarded to Colour Sergeant Joseph Nutt, 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade. Comes with copies of Nutt's service rec
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (800.00 + 164.00) x 1 = 964.00
Rare Grouping of British Crimean War  Medals Awarded to Timothy Lewis of the 2nd Battalion Rifle Bri379Rare Grouping of British Crimean War Medals Awarded to Timothy Lewis of the 2nd Battalion Rifle Bri
Estimate: $4500 - 8500 This is a group of three medals that were awarded to Timothy Lewis of the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade who served in the Crim
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimates : 4,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00 + 922.50) x 1 = 5,422.50
Four British Contract Massachusetts Arms Greene Patent Percussion Locks380Four British Contract Massachusetts Arms Greene Patent Percussion Locks
Estimate: $900 - 1500 Manufactured on contract for the British government, the Greene Carbine combined a Maynard patent priming system, paper cartr
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00 + 112.75) x 1 = 662.75
Massachusetts Arms Greene Patent British Type Breech Loading Carbine381Massachusetts Arms Greene Patent British Type Breech Loading Carbine
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 This is an original example of a British contract Greene patent carbine. 2,000 of these carbines were manufactured under con
Start Price : 1,100.00 | Estimates : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 615.00) x 1 = 3,615.00
9th or Queen's Royal Lancers Officer's Czapka with an Additional Cap Plate3829th or Queen's Royal Lancers Officer's Czapka with an Additional Cap Plate
Estimate: $6500 - 13000 This is a Victorian era officer's lance cap for the 9th Lancers. The skull, peak and top are composed of black patent leath
Start Price : 3,250.00 | Estimates : 6,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00 + 768.75) x 1 = 4,518.75
9th Queen's Royal Lancers Pouch and 30th Regiment of Foot Crossbelt Plate3839th Queen's Royal Lancers Pouch and 30th Regiment of Foot Crossbelt Plate
Estimate: $850 - 1600 1) This is a 9th or Queen's Royal Lancers officer's ranks dress pouch. The body is composed of red leather with gold plated c
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 225.50) x 1 = 1,325.50
Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals384Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals
Estimate: $1500 - 2000 1) Sutlej Medal awarded to Capt. A. Fitzgerald, Bengal Artillery with Sobraon clasp. Reverse marked Ferozeshuhur. Comes with
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 287.00) x 1 = 1,687.00
Collector's Lot of British India Medals385Collector's Lot of British India Medals
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 1) Gwalior Star awarded to Edward Branagan, 40th Regiment of foot with Maharajpoor marking. 2) Silver India Medal (1895-1902
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50
Collector's Lot of British Medals386Collector's Lot of British Medals
Estimate: $1200 - 1900 1) India General Service Medal (1854-95) awarded to Pte. T.G. Lewis, 4th Battalion Kings Royal Rifles with Burma 1889-92 and
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 143.50) x 1 = 843.50
1st Life Guards 1871 Pattern Officer's Helmet with Storage Tin3871st Life Guards 1871 Pattern Officer's Helmet with Storage Tin
Estimate: $6500 - 12000 This is a rare late Victorian Officer's helmet of the 1st Life Guards circa 1898. The skull is of German silver decorated w
Start Price : 3,250.00 | Estimates : 6,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00 + 871.25) x 1 = 5,121.25
Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals388Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 1) Afghanistan Medal (1878-80) awarded to Sgt. Maj. W. Hubert, 9th Lancers. No clasp. 2) Indian Mutiny (1857-58) awarded to
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 246.00) x 1 = 1,446.00
Cased Engraved Tranter's Patent Breech Loading Revolver389Cased Engraved Tranter's Patent Breech Loading Revolver
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 The top barrel flat is marked "J. H. CRANE. LONDON", the left upper flat is marked with two British proof marks....
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 410.00) x 1 = 2,410.00
British Guard Officer's Frock Coat and Riding Boots390British Guard Officer's Frock Coat and Riding Boots
Estimate: $900 - 1600 1) Guard officer's frock coat composed of heavy dark blue wool with hanging black braid and decorative elements. The front cl
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00 + 153.75) x 1 = 903.75
London Production British 1831 Pattern General Officers Saber with Ivory Grips391London Production British 1831 Pattern General Officers Saber with Ivory Grips
Estimate: $1400 - 2000 Popularized by the Duke of Wellington and suspected of being influenced by the United States Marine Corps dress sabers, the
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 225.50) x 1 = 1,325.50
53rd Shropshire Light Infantry Officer's 1828 Pattern Bell Top Shako39253rd Shropshire Light Infantry Officer's 1828 Pattern Bell Top Shako
Estimate: $8000 - 13000 This is a Victorian era officer's shako of the 53rd Shropshire Light Infantry. The body is composed of felt with a black pa
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimates : 8,000.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00 + 1,640.00) x 1 = 9,640.00
14th (King's) Hussars Officer's Dress Sabretache with Leather Cover39314th (King's) Hussars Officer's Dress Sabretache with Leather Cover
Estimate: $1300 - 2250 This is a Victorian are officer's dress sabretache for the 14th Hussars. The body is composed of tan leather with a red clot
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 461.25) x 1 = 2,711.25
Collector's Lot of British Campaign Medals394Collector's Lot of British Campaign Medals
Estimate: $1000 - 1400 1) Unnamed Queen's South Africa Medal with 4 clasps. 2) India Medal T. Thurgood, 9th Lancers with Tirah 1897-98 and Punjab F
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 461.25) x 1 = 2,711.25
9th Royal Lancers Contemporary Military Style Side Drum3959th Royal Lancers Contemporary Military Style Side Drum
Estimate: $900 - 1200 This is a George Potter & Co. side drum with a brass body painted red on the front side and marked "9th QUEEN'S ROYAL ...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 194.75) x 1 = 1,144.75
Three British Officer's Czapka Plates396Three British Officer's Czapka Plates
Estimate: $1200 - 2750 1) Officer's The City of London Imperial Yeomanry (Rough Riders) lance cap plate. Gilt rayed plate with a silver King's crow
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00 + 717.50) x 1 = 4,217.50
Cameronian Rifles Officer's Shako with Storage Tin397Cameronian Rifles Officer's Shako with Storage Tin
Estimate: $5000 - 9000 This is a Victorian era Cameronian (Scottish) Rifles officer's 1869 pattern shako. The body is composed of dark green cloth
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 328.00) x 1 = 1,928.00
British Egypt Medal with Five Clasps398British Egypt Medal with Five Clasps
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The British Egypt Medal was awarded to Royal Navy and Army personnel who were involved in the Egypt campaign from 1882 to 1
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 246.00) x 1 = 1,446.00
Suffolk Regiment Field Officer's Forage Cap399Suffolk Regiment Field Officer's Forage Cap
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 This is a Victorian era officer's 1880 pattern forage cap of the Suffolk Regiment. The body is composed of dark blue melton
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 143.50) x 1 = 843.50
Royal Artillery Sabretache and Epaulettes400Royal Artillery Sabretache and Epaulettes
Estimate: $1300 - 2000 1) This is a Victorian era Royal Artillery Volunteer officer's undress sabretache. Composed of black patent leather with a s
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00 + 153.75) x 1 = 903.75
Collector's Lot of British Belts and Pouches401Collector's Lot of British Belts and Pouches
Estimate: $1200 - 2000 1) Victorian era cross belt and pouch. The belt is composed of a red leather backing with "MAJOR/GRANT" handwrit...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50