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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US Light Cavalry Saber, USA, model 1860202 - US Light Cavalry Saber, USA, model 1860
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Light Cavalry Saber, USA, model 1860, production 1865. Black leather grip with gilt wires. Brass 3-branch knuckle guard. Single-edged curved blade.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co. S.S. Derringer203 - Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co. S.S. Derringer
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co. S.S. Derringer. 4" octagon barrel is chambered for the 44 caliber rimfire cartridge and has a great bo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor .. for (850.00 + 153.00BP) = 1,003.00
 
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US Army Staff & Field Officer's Sword, USA204 - US Army Staff & Field Officer's Sword, USA
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Army Staff & Field Officer's Sword, USA, model year 1850. Gilt brass phrygian pommel; black fishskin grip with gilt wires. Gilt brass ope...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Ballard single shot rifle in 38 rimfire205 - Ballard single shot rifle in 38 rimfire
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Ballard single shot rifle in 38 rimfire. Ballard single shot rifle in 38 rimfire. 24" octagon barrel has a poor to fair bore & is missing t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Imperial German (Prussian) Cuirassier Officer, Germany206 - Imperial German (Prussian) Cuirassier Officer, Germany
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Imperial German (Prussian) Cuirassier Officer, Germany, model 1854. Gilt brass pommel cap and partial back strap; leather grip with gilt wires. Gilt b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 117.00BP) = 767.00
 
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Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Pocket Revolver207 - Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Pocket Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Pocket Revolver. 28 caliber, 2 7/8" barrel has a good bore and is octagon in shape. The five shot cylinder has ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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U.S. Army S&F officer's Presentation Sword208 - U.S. Army S&F officer's Presentation Sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. Army S&F officer's Presentation Sword. M1860 sold by Iver Johnson, Boston, MASS. A fine example of a presentation grade M1860 officer&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,250.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,475.00
 
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JR COOPER ENGLISH PEPPERBOX209 - JR COOPER ENGLISH PEPPERBOX
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
JR COOPER ENGLISH PEPPERBOX. 3" 6 shot barrel cluster is 38 caliber and has decent bores that will clean up better. The left side of the engrav...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,050.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,239.00
 
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Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer Sword, France210 - Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer Sword, France
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer Sword, France, model 1845, production Oct. 1914. Gilt brass phrygian pommel; brown horn grip with grooves; remnants
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Colt New Line 22 Revolver211 - Colt New Line 22 Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt New Line 22 Revolver. 2 ¼" octagon barrel is chambered for 22 rimfire and has a good bore. The top of the barrel is marked "Colt...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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James Reid 22 caliber knuckle-duster212 - James Reid 22 caliber knuckle-duster
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
James Reid 22 caliber knuckle-duster. 1 1/2" barrel/cylinder are chambered for 22 rimfire and have "bores" that will clean up. The en...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 126.00BP) = 826.00
 
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US NCO Sword, Starr, model 1818213 - US NCO Sword, Starr, model 1818
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US NCO Sword, Starr, model 1818. Blade has gray showing. Light to medium pitting overall. Marked "N Starr", "US", "P",...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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German WWII Luftschutz Helmet214 - German WWII Luftschutz Helmet
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German WWII "Luftschutz" Helmet. A nice example of a German WWII Nazi Luftschutz helmet with its original 9-finger leather liner and black...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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U.S. Cavalry Saber, Germany, model 1840215 - U.S. Cavalry Saber, Germany, model 1840
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. Cavalry Saber, Germany, model 1840 aka "Old Wristbreaker". Black leather-wrapped grip with gilt wires. Brass Phrygian head pommel, th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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Model 1795 Springfield Musket Converted to Percussion216 - Model 1795 Springfield Musket Converted to Percussion
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1795 Springfield Musket Converted to Percussion. 44 ½ " barrel is 69 caliber and has a good bore. The lock is marked "US" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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US Militia Artillery Sword, circa 1810-1830.217 - US Militia Artillery Sword, circa 1810-1830.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Militia Artillery Sword, circa 1810-1830. Gilt brass bird's head pommel with back strap; wooden grip with black leather wrapping; brass ferru...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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CIVIL WAR SOLDIER TINTYPE PORTRAIT218 - CIVIL WAR SOLDIER TINTYPE PORTRAIT
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER TINTYPE PORTRAIT. A seated portrait of a young Civil War Union soldier; he is seated in a chair, posed to the left and looking strai
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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US Cavalry Sword, Germany, model year 1840219 - US Cavalry Sword, Germany, model year 1840
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Cavalry Sword, Germany, model year 1840. Brass with helmet pommel. Wooden grip with leather wire wrapped cover. Brass knuckle bow 3 branch guard. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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Lightweight percussion fowler marked A.J. Chapman220 - Lightweight percussion fowler marked A.J. Chapman
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lightweight percussion fowler marked A.J. Chapman. Lightweight percussion fowler. 32" barrel is approximately 28 gauge and has a rusty bore. Lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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P/M I00 F Fraternal Sword, U.S. marked Henderson, Ames221 - P/M I00 F Fraternal Sword, U.S. marked Henderson, Ames
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
P/M I00 F Fraternal Sword, U.S. marked Henderson, Ames Co Kalamazoo Mich. A fine Fraternal Sword with globe pommel, ivory handle with scrimshaw decora
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 58.50BP) = 383.50
 
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