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U.S. Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Rifled Musket with Desirable Long Range Rear Sight151 - U.S. Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Rifled Musket with Desirable Long Range Rear Sight
Rock Island Auction Company
Bead front and folding ladder rear sights, the latter marked "US" and missing the elevator bar, with the barrel marked "V/ P/ eagle h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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U.S. Waters Model 1816 Third Type Contract Flintlock Musket152 - U.S. Waters Model 1816 Third Type Contract Flintlock Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of a Third Type Model 1816 flintlock musket from a contract for 21,560 muskets manufactured by Asa Waters of Millbury, Massachusett
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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U.S. Model 1817 Deringer Contract Musket153 - U.S. Model 1817 Deringer Contract Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
Bayonet lug blade and fixed notch sights, with "46" stamped on the rear sight. Marked "US/ H. DERINGER/ PHILADa" ahead of the ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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U.S. Hall/Harpers Ferry Model 1819 Hall Breech-Loading Percussion Conversion Rifle154 - U.S. Hall/Harpers Ferry Model 1819 Hall Breech-Loading Percussion Conversion Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
The Hall Rifle is a significant U.S. military firearm. The Model 1819 Rifle was the first breech loading military arm produced in large quantities and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1816 1862 Civil War Hewes & Phillips Conversion Percussion Musket155 - U.S. Springfield Model 1816 1862 Civil War Hewes & Phillips Conversion Percussion Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
This Model 1816 Springfield Musket has a bolster conversion preformed by Hewes & Phillips of Newark, New Jersey and features a distinctive percu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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U.S. Model 1817 Flintlock Rifle156 - U.S. Model 1817 Flintlock Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Also known as the "Common Rifle", this model was manufactured from 1817 to the early 1840s by several different manufacturers. This partic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Ultra-Rare Robert McCormick U.S. Contract Ship's Pistol with Interesting History157 - Ultra-Rare Robert McCormick U.S. Contract Ship's Pistol with Interesting History
Rock Island Auction Company
Extremely rare U.S. contract ship's pistol made by Robert McCormick of Philadelphia between 1797 and 1800. The exact quantity of pistols McCormi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Exceptional and Rare Buell & Greenleaf Second U.S. Contract of 1799 Cavalry Saber158 - Exceptional and Rare Buell & Greenleaf Second U.S. Contract of 1799 Cavalry Saber
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare Second Contract of 1799 Cavalry Saber manufactured by Abel Buell and David Greenleaf of Hartford, Connecticut in 1799. Buell and Greenleaf made 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Very Rare Starr Contract of 1798 Cavalry Saber159 - Very Rare Starr Contract of 1798 Cavalry Saber
Rock Island Auction Company
Contract of 1798 Cavalry Saber manufactured by Nathan Starr & Co., of Middletown, Connecticut in 1798-1799. The 2000 cavalry sabers manufactured...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Fine U.S. Nathan Starr Model 1818 Cavalry Saber with Sheath160 - Fine U.S. Nathan Starr Model 1818 Cavalry Saber with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Ordered for issue to the State Militias, and inspected by Luther Sage. 32" curved clip point blade with wide single fuller and "US/ P/ LS/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Johnson Contract Pistol161 - U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Johnson Contract Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
This flintlock pistol is one of approximately 18,000 Model 1836 pistols manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut between 1836 and 184
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol162 - U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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U.S. Henry Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol163 - U.S. Henry Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Brass blade front sight on barrel, which is marked "US/ W.N/ P" on the left side, "B" on the bolster and left flat, and "18...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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U.S. Simeon North Marked Flintlock Pistol164 - U.S. Simeon North Marked Flintlock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Produced between 1817 and 1820. Brass blade sight on the split barrel band, with "P/ US" on the breech. The flat lock plate is marked &quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 950.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol165 - U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Produced between 1817 and 1820. Brass blade sight on the split barrel band, with the breech marked "P/ US" and the backstrap going clear f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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U.S. Aston Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol166 - U.S. Aston Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Brass blade front sight on barrel, which is marked "JH" on the left side. The lock plate is marked "US/ H.ASTON" in front of the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Very Rare Hall 15 Round Percussion Revolving Rifle167 - Very Rare Hall 15 Round Percussion Revolving Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Produced circa 1855 by Alexander Hall of New York. An unknown quantity of these rifles were made, with no makers marks present on this example. Bead a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Very Rare Unmarked Jonathan Browning Style Percussion Harmonica Rifle Serial Number 2168 - Very Rare Unmarked Jonathan Browning Style Percussion Harmonica Rifle Serial Number 2
Rock Island Auction Company
Most likely the work of a 19th Century Frontier Gunsmith, with no visible makers marks and two striking similarities to the Jonathan Browning Harmonic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Very Rare, Second Type, C.B. Allen Cochran Patent Revolving Turret Rifle169 - Very Rare, Second Type, C.B. Allen Cochran Patent Revolving Turret Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Produced in the late 1930s by C.B. Allen of Springfield, Massachusetts in the late 1830s. Blade front and elevator notch rear sights, with the lower f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Unique and Rare Three Shot Percussion Harmonica Rifle170 - Unique and Rare Three Shot Percussion Harmonica Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Produced by a number of makers in the United States, including John Browning, this rifle is equipped with a 3-round percussion magazine, arranged in t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Scarce Porter's Patent Third Model Revolving Turret Rifle171 - Scarce Porter's Patent Third Model Revolving Turret Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This scarce Third Model Porter Turret Rifle is quickly recognized by the absence of a magazine, the visible percussion nipples and side mounted hammer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Scarce Engraved European Four Shot Percussion Turret Pistol172 - Scarce Engraved European Four Shot Percussion Turret Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
European origin, this rare four shot turret pistol has no makers mark and features leaf and floral engraving on top of the barrel, on the sides and bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Exceptional Pair of Relief Engraved Consecutively Numbered G. Bartels Target Pistols -A) Engraved Si173 - Exceptional Pair of Relief Engraved Consecutively Numbered G. Bartels Target Pistols -A) Engraved Si
Rock Island Auction Company
A) These ornate German target pistols feature a heavy solid brass frame and iron barrel. The first 1 5/8" and rear 4 3/8" of the barrel ar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Cased Pair of Engraved Harkom Edinburgh Marked Percussion Pistols -A) Harkom Percussion Pistol   174 - Cased Pair of Engraved Harkom Edinburgh Marked Percussion Pistols -A) Harkom Percussion Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
A) This lot consists of two identically engraved Harkom produced percussion pistols in a Harkom case with accessories. The pistols feature a blue fini
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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William Dooley Liverpool Marked Cased Pair of Silver Mounted Percussion Pistols -A) Engraved and Sil175 - William Dooley Liverpool Marked Cased Pair of Silver Mounted Percussion Pistols -A) Engraved and Sil
Rock Island Auction Company
A) Produced circa 1836-1864 by William Dooley of Liverpool, England. Bead and notch sights, with the top flat of the barrel marked "DOOLEY. 11 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Cased Pair of Gold Inlaid Austrian General Reischach Presentation Percussion Dueling Pistols -A) Aus176 - Cased Pair of Gold Inlaid Austrian General Reischach Presentation Percussion Dueling Pistols -A) Aus
Rock Island Auction Company
A) Made by Mathias Nowotny in 1852. The wooden, French-fitted, case is inlaid with a large oval brass plate engraved with the presentation: "Ge...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Cased Engraved H. Wilkinson Four Barrel Swivel Percussion Pistol177 - Cased Engraved H. Wilkinson Four Barrel Swivel Percussion Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Nicely floral scroll engraved action, trigger guard and buttcap with feather bordering. The top of the action is marked "H. WILKINSON / LONDON&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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A.V. Lebeda Over Under Percussion Pistol178 - A.V. Lebeda Over Under Percussion Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Made as a back-up for big game hinting, this is a fine quality large caliber "Howda" type pistol. Casehardened lock plates with the right ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Unmarked European Double Barrel Percussion Pistol with Engraved Fittings and Carved Stock179 - Unmarked European Double Barrel Percussion Pistol with Engraved Fittings and Carved Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
Most likely of German origin, this ercussion double barrel pistol is very plain. Marked "2" on the upper tang, with the blade front sight ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Pair of European Double Barrel Percussion Conversion Pistols -A) Unmarked Double Barrel Percussion C180 - Pair of European Double Barrel Percussion Conversion Pistols -A) Unmarked Double Barrel Percussion C
Rock Island Auction Company
A) Most likely German in origin. Single bead sight on the concave barrel rib, with a drum style conversion and no visible makers marks. Dual triggers,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Unidentified German Silver Furnished Percussion Target Pistol181 - Unidentified German Silver Furnished Percussion Target Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Blade front and notch rear sights with a twist pattern on the barrel and light engraving on the breech, bolster and tang. The barrel, recoil plate and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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English Sea Service Pattison Marked Flintlock Pistol182 - English Sea Service Pattison Marked Flintlock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Post front sight, with no markings on the barrel. Refaced frizzen with rolled mounted spring and "PATTISON" marked below the fenced flashp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Pair of Banner Marked English Screw Barrel Flintlock Muff Pistols -A) English Banner Screw Barrel Fl183 - Pair of Banner Marked English Screw Barrel Flintlock Muff Pistols -A) English Banner Screw Barrel Fl
Rock Island Auction Company
A) Produced without sights, with the barrel engraved with a leaf pattern around the muzzle and a small crossed scepter proof on the underside with a w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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English Noyes Marked Brass Cannon Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet184 - English Noyes Marked Brass Cannon Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
The top barrel flat is marked "WARMINSTER" and the lock is marked "NOYES" ahead of the hammer. The muzzle of the brass barrel me...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Rare Roper Revolving Rifle185 - Rare Roper Revolving Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Produced circa 1869-1876, this is a rare example of a revolving .41 caliber rifle as manufactured by Roper Sporting Arms Company, Hartford, Connecticu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Civil War Spencer Repeating Sporting Rifle with Period Tack Decoration186 - Civil War Spencer Repeating Sporting Rifle with Period Tack Decoration
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured between 1863 and 1865, the Spencer was one of the most popular firearms used by the Union forces in the Civil War. At the same time, the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Scarce Roper Revolving Shotgun187 - Scarce Roper Revolving Shotgun
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of a later production Roper revolving shotgun that was produced at Hartford, Connecticut from 1869 to 1876 by the Roper Sporting Ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Scarce James Warner Solid Frame Revolving Rifle188 - Scarce James Warner Solid Frame Revolving Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
One of approximately 350 produced circa 1850s. Blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights, with the serial number on the underside of the barrel,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Scarce James Warner Solid Frame Revolving Rifle189 - Scarce James Warner Solid Frame Revolving Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Produced circa 1850s, with less than 350 believed to have been made. This is an early produced specimen, made without provisions for a loading lever.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Scarce Warner Open Frame Automatic Revolving Type Percussion Carbine190 - Scarce Warner Open Frame Automatic Revolving Type Percussion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured by the Springfield Arms Company. Silver blade front and notch rear sights, with a brass tipped Warner type loading lever. Iron frame, wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Scarce Warner Open Frame Revolving Percussion Carbine191 - Scarce Warner Open Frame Revolving Percussion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Made circa 1849, with total quantity estimated between 50 and 100. The main distinguishing feature is the long hook type cylinder release latch locate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Unique Lindner Patent Revolving Rifle192 - Unique Lindner Patent Revolving Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Subject to patent #17382 (Edward Lindner, 26 May 1857), this rifle uses an intricate arrangement of parts to make a multi-shot percussion repeater. Ap
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Unique Leavitt Patent Revolving Rifle193 - Unique Leavitt Patent Revolving Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Covered by patent number 182, issued to Daniel Leavitt on 29 April, 1837, the beveled cylinder was designed to direct the flash from the cylinder gap
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Rare C.B. Allen Patent Daniels Underhammer Single Shot Removable Chamber Percussion "Trapdoor" Rifle194 - Rare C.B. Allen Patent Daniels Underhammer Single Shot Removable Chamber Percussion "Trapdoor" Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Made by C.B. Allen for H & C Daniels of Chester, Connecticut, the top of the receiver is equipped with a hinged door that opens to reveal a remo...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Unmarked J. & J. Miller Patent Revolving Pill Lock Rifle195 - Unmarked J. & J. Miller Patent Revolving Pill Lock Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured circa 1835 to 1850, by at least 15 gunsmiths using the Miller patent pill-lock action. It is estimated that only a few hundred were produ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Spectacular German Silver Mounted and Gold Inlaid Percussion Cape Gun with Relief Carved Stock and P196 - Spectacular German Silver Mounted and Gold Inlaid Percussion Cape Gun with Relief Carved Stock and P
Rock Island Auction Company
Brass pin front and notch rear sights, with "FINE TWIST" gold inlaid on the flat rib and a pair of well aged silver bands at the breech. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Austrian Production Franz Poriska Cape Gun197 - Austrian Production Franz Poriska Cape Gun
Rock Island Auction Company
Silver blade front and 2-leaf rear sights, with light engraving on the breech and "L. WURZINGER NACHFOLGER/ FRANZ PORISKA IN WIEN" on top ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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MacFarlane Double Barrel Damascus Percussion Shotgun198 - MacFarlane Double Barrel Damascus Percussion Shotgun
Rock Island Auction Company
The top of the solid concave rib is marked "MACFARLANE, MAKER, NEW YORK." and each lock is marked "MACFARLANE". Damascus barrels...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Frederick Jung and Sons Engraved, Gold Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Side by Side Hammer Shotgun199 - Frederick Jung and Sons Engraved, Gold Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Side by Side Hammer Shotgun
Rock Island Auction Company
Single bead sight on a solid rib, with "FR: JUNG U. SOHNE IN SUHL" in gold inlay bordered with silver near the breech, cylinder chokes and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Interesting French Lebel, Montereau Marked Side by Side Percussion Shotgun with Unique Folding Hinge200 - Interesting French Lebel, Montereau Marked Side by Side Percussion Shotgun with Unique Folding Hinge
Rock Island Auction Company
Single bead sight on a concave rib, with twist steel barrels, cylinder chokes and gold inlaid scrollwork and script writing on each barrel (writer can
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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