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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James Reid 32 Caliber Knuckle-Duster Revolver222 - James Reid 32 Caliber Knuckle-Duster Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
James Reid 32 Caliber Knuckle-Duster Revolver. James Reid 32 Caliber Knuckle-Duster Revolver. 5 shot cylinder/ barrels are 1 5/8 " long, overal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 234.00BP) = 1,534.00
 
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U.S. Marine Corps Non-commissioned Officer Sword223 - U.S. Marine Corps Non-commissioned Officer Sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. Marine Corps Non-commissioned Officer Sword, Germany, M1850. Made by "GMS Solingen." Gilt brass Phrygian pommel cap; black leather gr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 58.50BP) = 383.50
 
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Large Unmarked Signal Cannon224 - Large Unmarked Signal Cannon
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Large Unmarked Signal Cannon. 22" tube has a 1" bore with some surface rust that will clean up. The tube is mounted on an iron trail that ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 252.00BP) = 1,652.00
 
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Lot of Three U.S. Militia Staff Officer's Swords225 - Lot of Three U.S. Militia Staff Officer's Swords
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Three U.S. Militia Staff Officer's Swords. Unmarked, all have brass helmet pommels, fluted bone handles and brass cross guard with shield...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Cut-down model 1842 U.S. Percussion Musket226 - Cut-down model 1842 U.S. Percussion Musket
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Cut-down model 1842 U.S. Percussion Musket. 33 ¼ round barrel is 69 Caliber and is one of the guns sent back to the armory to be rifled from 18...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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U.S. light Artillery Saber227 - U.S. light Artillery Saber
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. light Artillery Saber. 1810-1840 unmarked. A nice example with steel bird's head pommel, ivory grip with shell designed and rare Iron guard...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Cut down Civil War import musket.228 - Cut down Civil War import musket.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Cut down Civil War import musket. 32 1/2" barrel is about 72 caliber with distinct rifling but still rusty. The stock has been cut back to the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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Sword, Burma229 - Sword, Burma
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Sword, Burma. Cylindrical copper pommel cap and lower ferrules; fish or rayskin cylindrical grip (white) 23 ½ "single-edge curved two full...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 Rifle230 - Winchester Model 1873 Rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Winchester Model 1873 Rifle. 24" octagon barrel with full magazine is chambered for 32-20 and has a fair bore with some pitting. The barrel and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to gdh4477 .. for (950.00 + 171.00BP) = 1,121.00
 
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Two M1917 Trench Knives231 - Two M1917 Trench Knives
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Two M1917 Trench Knives. Lot of two M1917 trench knives, both are signed "U.S. L.F. & Co. 1917" on the iron knuckle guard. Both have w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver232 - Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver. 7 ½" octagon barrel is 36 caliber and has a good bore. The top of the barrel is marked "Address Col. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,180.00
 
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Grapeshot from Battle of Chelsea Creek233 - Grapeshot from Battle of Chelsea Creek
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Grapeshot from Battle of Chelsea Creek. Assortment of 20 different projectiles from this important Revolutionary War battle site.Many of the shot show
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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US 1840 Artillery Saber234 - US 1840 Artillery Saber
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US 1840 Artillery Saber. No marks on blade. Blade bright with scattered surface rust. Scabbard rusted overall. Grip wire missing, cracked, and shows w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Allen & Thurber 6 Shot Pepperbox Revolver235 - Allen & Thurber 6 Shot Pepperbox Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Allen & Thurber 6 Shot Pepperbox Revolver. 3 1/4" barrels are 32 caliber and have fairly rusty bores that should clean up. Barrels are mark...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 81.00BP) = 531.00
 
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U.S. WWII Fairbanks Sykes Fighting Knife236 - U.S. WWII Fairbanks Sykes Fighting Knife
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. WWII Fairbanks Sykes Fighting Knife. This is a nice example of a rare special forces Fairbanks Sykes Fighting. Marked "England" with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 22.50BP) = 147.50
 
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Very nice percussion over-under rifle in 42 caliber237 - Very nice percussion over-under rifle in 42 caliber
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Very nice percussion over-under rifle in 42 caliber. Very nice percussion over-under rifle in 42 caliber. 32 1/4" round barrels have good bores...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,050.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,239.00
 
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German Army Officer Sword, Germany, WWII (Nazi) period.238 - German Army Officer Sword, Germany, WWII (Nazi) period.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
„Kan army officer sword, germany, wwii (nazi) period. Gilt brass birds head pommel and backstrap decorated with floral designs. Black plastic grip w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Model 1861 U.S. Percussion Rifle-Musket239 - Model 1861 U.S. Percussion Rifle-Musket
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1861 U.S. Percussion Rifle-Musket. Contract model made by E. Robinson. 58 caliber barrel is 40" long with a fair bore that will clean up ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 216.00BP) = 1,416.00
 
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German Army Officer's Sword, Nazi (WWII)240 - German Army Officer's Sword, Nazi (WWII)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Army Officer's Sword, Nazi (WWII). Unsigned. Gilt brass bird's head pommel and back strap are heavily decorated with oak leaves and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (425.00 + 76.50BP) = 501.50
 
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Civil War Artillery Bridle241 - Civil War Artillery Bridle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Artillery Bridle. Leather is very dirty and a little bit stiff- it would really benefit from a good cleaning and oiling. Most iron elements
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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