Civil War, Antique Firearms & Military Auction

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iCollector.com is pleased to announce that Fontaine’s Auction Gallery is having a Civil War and Antique Firearms Auction, on January 16, 2010, it is available for online bidding through iCollector.com! If you can’t join the live auction action in Pittsfield, MA, visit www.icollector.com to login or register free to bid live online at this wonderful auction. If you’re not ready to bid, simply watch the activity live from the auction floor using the iCollector.com!

This Auction Will Feature Over 800 Examples Of Firearms, Swords And Accessories From The Revolutionary War To World War II.

Saturday January 16th 2010
9 Am Discovery Session 0ver 250 Lots
11am Cataloged Session Over 650 Lots

Preview Friday January 15th 10am-5pm And Saturday January 16th 8am-11am

Do you have items or collections to sell or consign? Fontaine’s Auction Gallery is offering a special promotion, 0% commission on high-quality consignments for future sales.
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Cavalry saber, U.S.A.182 - Cavalry saber, U.S.A.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Cavalry saber, U.S.A. Brown leather-wrapped grip with gilt brass wires. Brass phygian head pommel, turee-branch knuckle guard. Made by Ames Mfc. Co.,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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French double barrel pistol183 - French double barrel pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
French double barrel pistol. 6 5/8" barrels have pitted bores and are chambered for a cartridge of about 45 caliber. Frame, hammers, under leve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to maserati20.. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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US Hospital Corpsman Bolo Knife184 - US Hospital Corpsman Bolo Knife
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Hospital Corpsman Bolo Knife. USA, 1904. Walnut handle with finger grooves; brass tip and rivets. Brass S-shaped cross guard. Single-edged blade in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Allen & Thurber D.A. Bar Hammer Pistol185 - Allen & Thurber D.A. Bar Hammer Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Allen & Thurber D.A. Bar Hammer Pistol. 2" barrel is in 30 caliber and has a good bore. The metal is a silver-gray with scroll engraving on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 58.50BP) = 383.50
 
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Lot of Two U.S. Civil War Era Swords186 - Lot of Two U.S. Civil War Era Swords
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Two U.S. Civil War Era Swords. One is model 1840 U.S. Army musician's sword, unmarked, with a brass ball pommel, cast brass grip and bras...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Model 1868 U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle in 50-70187 - Model 1868 U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle in 50-70
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1868 U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle in 50-70. 32 ½ " barrel has a decent bore that will clean up well. The lock is marked with an e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 81.00BP) = 531.00
 
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US Army Staff & Field Officer's Sword, Belgium, model 1188 - US Army Staff & Field Officer's Sword, Belgium, model 1
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Army Staff & Field Officer's Sword, Belgium, model 1850. Gilt brass urn-type pommel; grooved horn grip with gilt wire. Gilt brass bow knu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol189 - Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Pinfire Double Barrel Pistol. 5 3/8" round barrels are chambered for 15 mm and have decent bores with some scattered pitting in the grooves. Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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U.S. Navy Sword M1852190 - U.S. Navy Sword M1852
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. Navy Sword M1852. White fishskin grip with gilt wires. Guard gilt brass, pierced, with floral sprays and letters "USN". Blade straigh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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SELECTION OF 9 CIVIL WAR SOLDIER CARTE DE VISITES191 - SELECTION OF 9 CIVIL WAR SOLDIER CARTE DE VISITES
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
SELECTION OF 9 CIVIL WAR SOLDIER CARTE DE VISITES. Selection of 9 images, 2 full standing poses marked C.B. Kerst, 5 unidentified images, plus a photo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 58.50BP) = 383.50
 
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US Army Non-Commissioned Officer Sword, USA, model 1840192 - US Army Non-Commissioned Officer Sword, USA, model 1840
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Army Non-Commissioned Officer Sword, USA, model 1840. Production 1862. Brass ball pommel; brass grip grooved to simulate wire wrapping. D-shaped br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 49.50BP) = 324.50
 
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Winchester Model 94 Carbine193 - Winchester Model 94 Carbine
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
This firearm is post 1898 and will require an FFL or an NICS Background Check if it is to be picked up in person. If it is to be shipped it must be to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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Infantry Officer (Non-commissioned) Sword, France194 - Infantry Officer (Non-commissioned) Sword, France
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Infantry Officer (Non-commissioned) Sword, France, model 1845. Gilt brass Phrygian pommel; horn grip with grooves; gilt wire wrapping. Gilt brass pier
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Display Case with Excavated Relics195 - Display Case with Excavated Relics
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Display Case with Excavated Relics. 16"x12" glass covered case has an assortment of round balls, pistol bullets, buttons, knapsack loops, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Half stock percussion rifle196 - Half stock percussion rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Half stock percussion rifle. 30" octagon barrel is about 38 caliber. Barrel and lockplate are unmarked and are a mix of black and brown, barrel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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U.S. Army Infantry Officer's Sword197 - U.S. Army Infantry Officer's Sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. Army Infantry Officer's Sword. M1850 made by P.D. Luneschloss & Co Solingen. A fine example with gilt brass Phrygian pommel, gilt wire ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Model 1842 U.S. Percussion musket. 69 caliber198 - Model 1842 U.S. Percussion musket. 69 caliber
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1842 U.S. Percussion musket. 69 caliber. 42" barrel has a rusty bore that is dented at the muzzle. The lock plate is marked with an eagle...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (525.00 + 94.50BP) = 619.50
 
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U.S. N.C.O Sword. M1840. Made by; Ames Mfg Co. Chicopee199 - U.S. N.C.O Sword. M1840. Made by; Ames Mfg Co. Chicopee
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. N.C.O Sword. M1840. Made by; Ames Mfg Co. Chicopee. A nice example with brass ball pommel, cast brass grip, brass d shaped knuckle bow with doubl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Lot of Three Japanese WWII Arisaka type 30 Bayonets200 - Lot of Three Japanese WWII Arisaka type 30 Bayonets
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Three Japanese WWII Arisaka type 30 Bayonets. All have steel bird's head pommels, with wooden handles and straight guard with steel ring....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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Burnside Civil War carbine - fifth model201 - Burnside Civil War carbine - fifth model
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Burnside Civil War carbine - fifth model. Burnside Civil War carbine - fifth model. 21" round barrel has a good bore with minor pitting and is ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to monomial2 .. for (900.00 + 162.00BP) = 1,062.00
 
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