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.
Collector's Lot of British China War Medals3400Collector's Lot of British China War Medals
Estimate: $1400 - 1900 1) China War Medal (1841 to 1842) awarded to John Maddock, 49th Regiment of Foot. 2) Second China War Medal (1857 to 1860) a
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 348.50) x 1 = 2,048.50
Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals3401Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 1) South Africa Medal awarded to Corporal William Traniner of the 1st King's Dragoon Guards with 1879 clasp. Comes with rese
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00 + 307.50) x 1 = 1,807.50
Rare European Awarded Army of India Medal3402Rare European Awarded Army of India Medal
Estimate: $1400 - 2000 This is a rare example of an Army of India Meal (1803-26) that was awarded to an European, Thomas Phillips. The medal has an
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00 + 369.00) x 1 = 2,169.00
5th Royal Irish Lancer's Officer's Lance Czapka with Additional Lance Cap Plate, Plume and Plume Tin34035th Royal Irish Lancer's Officer's Lance Czapka with Additional Lance Cap Plate, Plume and Plume Tin
Estimate: $7000 - 11000 This is an extremely rare Victorian era Officer's lance cap circa 1858. The skull and peak are black patent leather with th
Start Price : 3,500.00 | Estimates : 7,000.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 666.25) x 1 = 3,916.25
Silver Mounted Horse's Hoof with 5th Royal Irish Lancers Badge3404Silver Mounted Horse's Hoof with 5th Royal Irish Lancers Badge
Estimate: $900 - 1500 This is a silver mounted horse's hoof with inscription and badge. The top has a silver cap with hallmarks on the top rear of
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 123.00) x 1 = 723.00
5th Royal Irish Lancers Dress Tunic and Officer's Czapka34055th Royal Irish Lancers Dress Tunic and Officer's Czapka
Estimate: $9000 - 14000 This is an Edwardian era officer's dress tunic and lance cap for the 5th Lancers. The tunic is composed of heavy blue fabri
Start Price : 4,500.00 | Estimates : 9,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 512.50) x 1 = 3,012.50
Collector's Lot of Two British Officer's Service Sabretaches3406Collector's Lot of Two British Officer's Service Sabretaches
Estimate: $1100 - 1800 1) This is an officer's service sabretache for the 17th Lancers. The body is composed of black leather with a black patent l
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 666.25) x 1 = 3,916.25
66th Regiment of Foot (2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment) Officer's Bell Top Shako340766th Regiment of Foot (2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment) Officer's Bell Top Shako
Estimate: $7000 - 11000 This is an early Victorian era 66th Regiment of Foot Officer's bell top shako. The body is composed of black felt with a bl
Start Price : 3,500.00 | Estimates : 7,000.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00 + 1,640.00) x 1 = 9,640.00
Pair of Framed Medals Commemorating the Defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo3408Pair of Framed Medals Commemorating the Defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 These medals were commissioned by His Royal Highness the Prince Regent in 1815. These medals were originally meant to be str
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00 + 164.00) x 1 = 964.00
Pair of Irish Hutchinson Flintlock Pistols3409Pair of Irish Hutchinson Flintlock Pistols
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 A) The lock plate is marked "HUTCHINSON" and the top barrel flat is marked "DUBLIN". The barrel tang, ...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 615.00) x 1 = 3,615.00
British Grenadier Guards Officer's Bearskin with Extra Plume3410British Grenadier Guards Officer's Bearskin with Extra Plume
Estimate: $800 - 1200 This is an officer's bearskin of the Grenadier Guards. The inside has a wicker frame that supports the bear skin. There is a
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 246.00) x 1 = 1,446.00
Wilkinson Made Grenadier Guards Sword3411Wilkinson Made Grenadier Guards Sword
Estimate: $1300 - 1500 Tracing their linage back to the bodyguards of Charles II in 1656, the Grenadier Guards earned their title via royal proclam
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 184.50) x 1 = 1,084.50
Identified 5th Royal Irish Lancers Officer's Czapka with Plume Tin3412Identified 5th Royal Irish Lancers Officer's Czapka with Plume Tin
Estimate: $5500 - 9500 This is a Victorian era officer's cap for the 5th Royal Irish Lancers. The skull and peak are black patent leather with gold
Start Price : 2,750.00 | Estimates : 5,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 615.00) x 1 = 3,615.00
Two Contemporary Premier British Military Drums3413Two Contemporary Premier British Military Drums
Estimate: $1100 - 1800 1) 6th or Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkhas rod tensioned tenor drum manufactured by Premier. The laminated birch shell body is
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50
Identified 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards Officer's Helmet with Storage Tin3414Identified 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards Officer's Helmet with Storage Tin
Estimate: $3250 - 6000 This is an officer's 1871 pattern helmet for the 4th Dragoon Guards. The skull and peaks are gilt metal with gilt metal edgi
Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimates : 3,250.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 328.00) x 1 = 1,928.00
Irish Guards Regimental Sergeant Major Tunic and Belt3415Irish Guards Regimental Sergeant Major Tunic and Belt
Estimate: $650 - 1100 Modern non-commissioned officer's tunic of the Irish Guards made by Kashket & Partners of England. Heavy red wool tunic with
Start Price : 275.00 | Estimates : 650.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50
Inniskilling Dragoons Officer's 1834 Pattern Helmet with Bearskin Crest3416Inniskilling Dragoons Officer's 1834 Pattern Helmet with Bearskin Crest
Estimate: $8500 - 15000 This is an officer's 1834 pattern helmet for the Inniskilling Dragoons. The gilt skull and peaks are topped by a high gilt
Start Price : 4,250.00 | Estimates : 8,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 512.50) x 1 = 3,012.50
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Silver Cigar Lighter and Crossed Rifles Toast Rack3417Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Silver Cigar Lighter and Crossed Rifles Toast Rack
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 1) This is a sterling silver flaming shell cigar lighter with Royal Inniskilling Fusilers badges. The hallmarks indicate tha
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 246.00) x 1 = 1,446.00
Collector's Lot of Two Irish Regimental Banners3418Collector's Lot of Two Irish Regimental Banners
Estimate: $800 - 1400 1) A double sided Royal Irish trumpet banner made of dark green velvet with a large silver bullion embroidered regimental cre
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 133.25) x 1 = 783.25
Edwardian Period 5th Royal Irish Lancers Officer's Czapka with Epaulettes3419Edwardian Period 5th Royal Irish Lancers Officer's Czapka with Epaulettes
Estimate: $5500 - 9000 Post-1902 Edwardian era officer's lance cap circa 1905. Black patent leather skull and peak. The cap is encircled with gold
Start Price : 2,750.00 | Estimates : 5,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 512.50) x 1 = 3,012.50
Contemporary Irish Guard Other Ranks Bearskin3420Contemporary Irish Guard Other Ranks Bearskin
Estimate: $1200 - 2250 This is a contemporary other ranks bearskin for the Irish Guard. There is a wicker frame that supports the bear skin exterio
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 123.00) x 1 = 723.00
Royal Artillery Officer's Dress Sabretache and Pouch with Leather Covers3421Royal Artillery Officer's Dress Sabretache and Pouch with Leather Covers
Estimate: $1700 - 2500 1) This is an officer's dress sabretache of the Royal Artillery. The body is composed of black leather with a black fabric f
Start Price : 850.00 | Estimates : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 194.75) x 1 = 1,144.75
English Royal Artillery Sword with Sheath3422English Royal Artillery Sword with Sheath
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Measuring 41 inches overall, the 34 3/4 inch straight single fuller blade is marked "F.W. FLIGHT/HIGH ST/WINCHESTER&q...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (800.00 + 164.00) x 1 = 964.00
Collector's Lot of Levels, Compasses and a Measuring Tape3423Collector's Lot of Levels, Compasses and a Measuring Tape
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 1) Steel and brass spirit level marked "WARRANTE/CORRECT". 2) Large five inch brass double needle compass. 3) Sm...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00 + 112.75) x 1 = 662.75
Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals3424Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals
Estimate: $900 - 1300 1) Kimberley Star which were awarded to all who garrisoned Kimberley from 1899 to 1902. Although un-named consignor notes sta
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 328.00) x 1 = 1,928.00
Collector's Lot of British Medals3425Collector's Lot of British Medals
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 1) Rare Queen's South Africa Medal with 8 clasps. It was awarded to Pte. T. Chambers of the 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusil
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 287.00) x 1 = 1,687.00
Pair of Tin Helmet Storage Cases for English Military Headgear3426Pair of Tin Helmet Storage Cases for English Military Headgear
Estimate: $500 - 750 1) Approximately 15 1/2 inch tall and an approximately 10 3/4 inch by 10 inch opening. Possibly intended for a bearskin or bus
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (325.00 + 66.63) x 1 = 391.63
Pair of 18th Century Saxon Flintlock Holster Pistols3427Pair of 18th Century Saxon Flintlock Holster Pistols
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 A) Pair of quality Saxon flintlock holster pistols identified as being made by George Esher of Dresden c. 1730- 1750, the ba
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00 + 871.25) x 1 = 5,121.25
Saxon Officer's Heavy Cavalry Helmet3428Saxon Officer's Heavy Cavalry Helmet
Estimate: $11000 - 18000 This is a King Wilhelm I era officer's heavy cavalry helmet with lion crest. The skull, front peak and lobster tail are gi
Start Price : 5,500.00 | Estimates : 11,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00 + 1,127.50) x 1 = 6,627.50
Saxon Guard Cavalry Regiment Officer's Helmet3429Saxon Guard Cavalry Regiment Officer's Helmet
Estimate: $8500 - 14000 This lobster tail helmet was introduced in 1907 and was worn by officers of the Saxon Heavy Cavalry. There is a large starb
Start Price : 4,250.00 | Estimates : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00 + 871.25) x 1 = 5,121.25
Items Attributed to Lt. E. Methold of the 23rd Regiment of Foot (Royal Welsh Fusiliers)3430Items Attributed to Lt. E. Methold of the 23rd Regiment of Foot (Royal Welsh Fusiliers)
Estimate: $3500 - 4500 This is a large shadow box containing items attributed to Lieutenant E. Methold of the 23rd Regiment of Foot. There is a sil
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimates : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 410.00) x 1 = 2,410.00
1st Grenadiers Officer's Gorget and Inscribed Silver Mounted Horse Hoof34311st Grenadiers Officer's Gorget and Inscribed Silver Mounted Horse Hoof
Estimate: $1800 - 3500 1) Engraved Gilt 1st Grenadier officer's gorget. There is a crown engraved over a "GR" royal cypher. Measures 4 ...
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00 + 307.50) x 1 = 1,807.50
Waterloo Bravery Medal Awarded to Corporal Brewster3432Waterloo Bravery Medal Awarded to Corporal Brewster
Estimate: $3500 - 6500 This is a silver medal awarded to Corporal Brewster for his bravery at the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815. The medal wa
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimates : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 410.00) x 1 = 2,410.00
Waterloo Medal Awarded to Corporal James Murray of the 2nd Battalion 95th Regiment of Foot3433Waterloo Medal Awarded to Corporal James Murray of the 2nd Battalion 95th Regiment of Foot
Estimate: $4000 - 5500 The Waterloo Medal was the first medal awarded and officially named to all ranks who took part in a particular campaign. The
Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 666.25) x 1 = 3,916.25
Waterloo Medal Awarded to John Ingram of the Royal Dragoons3434Waterloo Medal Awarded to John Ingram of the Royal Dragoons
Estimate: $3500 - 5000 The Waterloo Medal was the first medal awarded and officially named to all ranks who to part in a particular campaign. The m
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimates : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00 + 820.00) x 1 = 4,820.00
Desirable British Military General Service Medal Awarded to John Ingram of the Royal Dragoons3435Desirable British Military General Service Medal Awarded to John Ingram of the Royal Dragoons
Estimate: $1400 - 2000 The British Military General Service Medal was awarded to British Army soldiers who served in campaigns related to the Fren
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50
Royal Dragoons 1834 Pattern Officer's Helmet3436Royal Dragoons 1834 Pattern Officer's Helmet
Estimate: $8500 - 14000 This is an Officer's 1834 Pattern helmet for the Royal Dragoons. The gilt skull and peaks are topped by a high gilt comb wi
Start Price : 4,250.00 | Estimates : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 563.75) x 1 = 3,313.75
Jellalabad Medal3437Jellalabad Medal
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 First Type Jellalabad Medal with the mural crown and "JELLALABAD" on the obverse and awarded to Corporal Patrick...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 143.50) x 1 = 843.50
Collector's Lot of British Afghanistan Medals3438Collector's Lot of British Afghanistan Medals
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 1) Ghuznee Medal awarded to Private John Alegate, 16th Lancers. 2) Unofficial assembled Afghanistan Medal with all 6 clasps
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 461.25) x 1 = 2,711.25
Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals3439Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals
Estimate: $1300 - 1700 1) India General Service Medal (1908-35) awarded to Pte. H.T. Foreman Hampshire Regiment with Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 clasp.
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (850.00 + 174.25) x 1 = 1,024.25
Fine Thomas Ketland & Company Officer's Fusil Flintlock Musket3440Fine Thomas Ketland & Company Officer's Fusil Flintlock Musket
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 The lock is marked "T/KETLAND/& Co" and the top breech end of the barrel is marked with three proof marks, Birmi...
Start Price : 1,100.00 | Estimates : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00 + 768.75) x 1 = 4,518.75
British 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword with Knot and Sheath3441British 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword with Knot and Sheath
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 41 inches overall, with a 35 1/2 inch blade, showing a rolled spine and etched decorations, including the cipher of George I
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 133.25) x 1 = 783.25
Rare Inniskilling Dragoon Officer's 1834 Pattern Helmet3442Rare Inniskilling Dragoon Officer's 1834 Pattern Helmet
Estimate: $8500 - 14000 This is an officer's 1834 pattern helmet for the Inniskilling Dragoons. The gilt skull and peaks are topped by a high gilt
Start Price : 4,250.00 | Estimates : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to trb52 for (3,250.00 + 666.25) x 1 = 3,916.25
York & Lancaster Regiment Field Officer’s Forage Cap with Storage Tin3443York & Lancaster Regiment Field Officer’s Forage Cap with Storage Tin
Estimate: $1900 - 2750 This is a Victorian era officer's 1880 pattern forage cap of the York & Lancaster Regiment. The body and top are composed of
Start Price : 950.00 | Estimates : 1,900.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 194.75) x 1 = 1,144.75
6th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Officer's Dress Sabretache34446th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Officer's Dress Sabretache
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 This is an officer's dress sabretache for the 6th Dragoon Guards. The body is composed of red leather with the front flap ha
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00 + 389.50) x 1 = 2,289.50
Collector's Lot of British Medals3445Collector's Lot of British Medals
Estimate: $1300 - 2000 1) Silver Burma Medal (1824-26) un-named as issued by the Honorable East India Company with original steel clip and ring sus
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 287.00) x 1 = 1,687.00
Collector's Lot of British Crimean War Medals3446Collector's Lot of British Crimean War Medals
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 This lot consists of three British Crimean War medals each awarded to a different participant. 1) Awarded to Hospital Sergea
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00 + 369.00) x 1 = 2,169.00
British Military Style Drums and Helmet3447British Military Style Drums and Helmet
Estimate: $900 - 1400 1) This is a contemporary British military style side drum. The body is composed of brass with the front side painted. At the
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00 + 174.25) x 1 = 1,024.25
17th or Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers Officer's Czapka344817th or Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers Officer's Czapka
Estimate: $7500 - 11000 This is a George V era officer's lance cap for the 17th or Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers. The skull an peak are black pat
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 512.50) x 1 = 3,012.50
Rare Early 17th Lancers Officer's Czapka Plate3449Rare Early 17th Lancers Officer's Czapka Plate
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 This is an extremely rare czapka plate for the early 1832 pattern Officer's full dress lance cap. The rayed gilt brass plate
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (475.00 + 97.38) x 1 = 572.38