2 Day Guns & Military Relics Collections

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Two day auction with over 1000 lots featuring the sword and bayonet collection of former life-long collector and dealer, Joe Florest. Includes hundreds of uniforms, flight jackets, 100's of rifles and pistols, military groupings and more!
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SWITCHBLADE BUYERS: Check State Knife Laws for specific details on possession, carry, manufacturer or sale as some restrictions may apply in a specific state.

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FIREARM BUYERS: A signed FFL MUST be provided on ALL firearms regardless of vintage. Please email to DonleyAuctions@outlook.com or fax to 815.923.7080.

SWITCHBLADE BUYERS: Check State Knife Laws for specific details on possession, carry, manufacturer or sale as some restrictions may apply in a specific state.

NAZI MEMORABILIA BUYERS: Due to the high quality of Nazi fakes, Donley Auctions has described this item to the best of their ability and assumes NO liability or responsibility if inf
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1840 Cavalry Sword3081840 Cavalry Sword
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PS Justice, Philadelphia Blade may have been cleaned. Has a couple small nicks. Leather and wire grip is good. Scabbard has no dents but may have been
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Civil War 1850 Field & Staff Officer's Sword309Civil War 1850 Field & Staff Officer's Sword
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Beautiful engraved blade, unmarked. Fancy brass hilt with US cut out. Leather grip with fancy brass wire. Steel scabbard with nice brass mounts. No de
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
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M1840 Civil War Cavalry Sword Blade310M1840 Civil War Cavalry Sword Blade
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No markings. Letter "B" on tang. In good condition.
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
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1860 Cavalry Saber3111860 Cavalry Saber
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Nice blade, marked US 1859. Made by Ames, Chicopee, Mass. Brass hilt. Leather covered grip with some leather missing. Fancy brass wire. Scabbard has b
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
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US Foot Officer's M1850 Sword312US Foot Officer's M1850 Sword
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Beautiful engraved blade with eagle and US. No makers mark. Excellent condition. Fish skin scabbard.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
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1840 Cavalry Sword3131840 Cavalry Sword
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Blade is pitted. Brass hilt is bent. Leather grip with fancy wire shows wear. No scabbard.
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
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Non Regulation Officer's Civil War Sword314Non Regulation Officer's Civil War Sword
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Engraved blade worn and dark with age. Steel guard with eagle and US design. Fish skin grip with wire wrap, showing wear. Steel scabbard also showing
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Italian Cavalry Sword315Italian Cavalry Sword
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Steel guard. Wooden grip. Blade with some rust and pitting. Circa 1870. No scabbard. Overall measures 41.5", blade 35".
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Non Regulation Officer's Civil War Sword316Non Regulation Officer's Civil War Sword
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Engraved blade is worn. Steel hilt with eagle and US. Fish skin grip with fancy wire wrap. Steel scabbard with several dents.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
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European Dove Head Saber w/3 Branch Guard317European Dove Head Saber w/3 Branch Guard
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Steel hilt, rusted overall. Slightly curved pipe back blade. Blade rusted overall, highly pitted. Overall measures 36.5", 31" blade. No sc...
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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WWI German Officer's Sword318WWI German Officer's Sword
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Four branch brass hilt. Fish skin grip with brass wire. Plain, strain blade. Nickel plated scabbard with light pitting. Crown over two letters on the
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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Russian Officer's Shasqua / Sword WWI Era319Russian Officer's Shasqua / Sword WWI Era
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With leather covered scabbard. With Cyrillic inscriptions and issue numbers. Wood grip. Very good condition. Measures 36.5" with a 30.5" b...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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Officer's Saber 1790's320Officer's Saber 1790's
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Blue and gold etched blade in nice condition. Brass with lion head pommel. Checkered wood grips. Brass scabbard with fancy mounts. Good to very good c
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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WWI Beautiful Artillery Officer's Sword321WWI Beautiful Artillery Officer's Sword
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Beautiful blue and gold curved blade. Has clipped point. No makers marks. Steel hilt with leather wrapped handle. Brass wire is a little lose. Scabbar
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,150.00
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British Infantry Officer's Sword322British Infantry Officer's Sword
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Queen Victoria's cipher on guard. Hilt steel mounted with ornate half bowl guard. Fish skin grip with wire wrap. Engraved blade with Queen Victo...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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American Dragoon Saber 1833 Model323American Dragoon Saber 1833 Model
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Unmarked, plain blade in good condition. Steel hilt. Fish skin grip with fancy wire wrap Steel scabbard. Good to very good condition.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Dragoon Saber324Dragoon Saber
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Nice steel blade in excellent condition with no marks. Similar to the US Dragoon 1833 saber. Brass hilt. Leather grip, missing wire. Steel scabbard ha
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
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German Dragoon Style Saber325German Dragoon Style Saber
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Made by Solingen. Fish skin grip. Steel guard with light rust. Steel scabbard with light to moderate rust.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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Saber for All Officers 1902326Saber for All Officers 1902
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Beautiful engraved blade with US and eagles. Made by Horstmann, Philadelphia. Horn grip. Excellent condition with original sword knot. Most of the nic
Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
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Marine Officer's Sword327Marine Officer's Sword
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Modern version of 1875 model. Beautiful engraved blade with United States Marines etched on both sides. ID to Charles M Niedrich stamped on blade. Com
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
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