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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English Powder Tester-Flintlock.552 - English Powder Tester-Flintlock.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
English Powder Tester-Flintlock. Brass framed eprouvette marked with "London" in a banner on the right side and "Whitehouse and Co.&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,180.00
 
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Frank Wesson Medium Frame S.S. Pistol553 - Frank Wesson Medium Frame S.S. Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Frank Wesson Medium Frame S.S. Pistol. 4" barrel is chambered for 30 rimfire and has a very good bore. The top of the barrel is marked "Fr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Ballard Sporting Rifle in 38 Rimfire554 - Ballard Sporting Rifle in 38 Rimfire
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Ballard Sporting Rifle in 38 Rimfire. 26" octagon barrel has a bright shiny bore and most of its original blue with just minor freckling. Comes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 162.00BP) = 1,062.00
 
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French light Cavalry saber M1822555 - French light Cavalry saber M1822
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
French light Cavalry saber M1822 Manufacture Nationals d' Armes de Chatelle`ault. A nice example with brass Phrygian helmet pommel, gilt wire wr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Allen Center Hammer Single Shot Pistol556 - Allen Center Hammer Single Shot Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Allen Center Hammer Single Shot Pistol. 2" barrel is chambered for 22 rimfire and has a pitted bore. This little pistol is only 3 ¾" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Parker Bros. 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun557 - Parker Bros. 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
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 : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 162.00BP) = 1,062.00
 
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ADVERTISING POSTER FOR DEEDS OF DARING BY BLUE AND GR558 - ADVERTISING POSTER FOR DEEDS OF DARING BY BLUE AND GR
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
ADVERTISING POSTER FOR "DEEDS OF DARING BY BLUE AND GRAY". Circa 1883. The book was written by D.M. Kelsey, and included "Thrilling N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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SPRINGFIELD RIFLE559 - SPRINGFIELD RIFLE
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. Model 1884 U.S Trapdoor Rifle. 32 5/8" barrel has a very good bore and most of its blue finish with some light surface pitti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1 Revolver560 - Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1 Revolver
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 : 450.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor .. for (425.00 + 76.50BP) = 501.50
 
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Japanese Showa Army Officer's Sword, WWII561 - Japanese Showa Army Officer's Sword, WWII
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Japanese Showa Army Officer's Sword, WWII. Tang is signed. A nice example with a cloth wrapped plastic simulated Fish skin handle, typical Army ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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New Baby 22 Caliber D.A. Revolver562 - New Baby 22 Caliber D.A. Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
New Baby 22 Caliber D.A. Revolver. 2" barrel is chambered for 22 rimfire and has a very good bore. This nickel plated 6 shot revolver is about ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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American Arms Co. Double Barrel Derringer563 - American Arms Co. Double Barrel Derringer
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
American Arms Co. Double Barrel Derringer. 3" barrels are chambered for 22 rimfire on top and 32 rimfire on the bottom-both have very good bore...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 81.00BP) = 531.00
 
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U.S. Model 1863 Rifle Musket564 - U.S. Model 1863 Rifle Musket
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. Model 1863 Rifle Musket. Type II. 58 caliber, 40" barrel has a fair bore with rust that should clean up. Lockplate is marked with an eagle...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Model 1841 U.S. Percussion Rifle565 - Model 1841 U.S. Percussion Rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1841 U.S. Percussion Rifle - A.K.A. Mississippi, Rifle. 33" round barrel is 59 Caliber and has been reamed out from 54 Caliber- the bore...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 171.00BP) = 1,121.00
 
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Regimental wooden document box566 - Regimental wooden document box
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Regimental wooden document boc. Made in New Bern, North Carolina in 1862 for the 3rd regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, Col. S.P. Richmo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket 6 Shot Revolver567 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket 6 Shot Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt Model 1849 Pocket 6 Shot Revolver. 6" octagon barrel is 31 caliber and has a pretty good bore with some pitting. The top of the barrel is ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver568 - Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver. 2 3/8" barrel is chambered for 22 rimfire and has a good bore. The top of the barrel is marked "Colts...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 135.00BP) = 885.00
 
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German Army Officer's dagger, Nazi WWII Eickhorn569 - German Army Officer's dagger, Nazi WWII Eickhorn
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Army Officer's dagger, Nazi WWII Eickhorn. A nice example with a German silvered oak leaf decorated pommel, white plastic grip and eagle ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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Continental Arms Co. Pepperbox570 - Continental Arms Co. Pepperbox
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Continental Arms Co. Pepperbox. 2 ½" barrels are chambered for 22 rimfire and have decent bores with some pitting in the grooves. The rear...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,298.00
 
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Blunt & Syms Single Shot Side Hammer Pistol571 - Blunt & Syms Single Shot Side Hammer Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Blunt & Syms Single Shot Side Hammer Pistol. 4" octagon barrel is 44 caliber and has a decent bore with some pitting. The top of the barrel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 850.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine572 - Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine. 22" 52 caliber barrel has a pretty nice bore. Most metal surfaces exhibit light pitting and have turned a brown ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 306.00BP) = 2,006.00
 
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Bacon Arms Co. Pepperbox revolver573 - Bacon Arms Co. Pepperbox revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Bacon Arms Co. Pepperbox revolver. Six shot barrel cluster is 2 1/2" long and chambered for 22 rimfire. The bores are very good. The cylinder i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 117.00BP) = 767.00
 
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Cut Down Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Carbine574 - Cut Down Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Carbine
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Cut Down Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Carbine. 23 ½" barrel has a very good bore. Stock has a cartouche dated 1891 and has been cut back to 6...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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German Mauser Model 98 1939 SS Rework575 - German Mauser Model 98 1939 SS Rework
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
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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C.R. Alsop Navy Model Revolver.576 - C.R. Alsop Navy Model Revolver.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
C.R. Alsop Navy Model Revolver. 4 1/2" octagon barrel is 36 caliber and has a very fine bore. The top of the barrel is marked "C.R. Alsop ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,360.00
 
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Allen & Wheelock double barrel single trigger pistol577 - Allen & Wheelock double barrel single trigger pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Allen & Wheelock double barrel single trigger pistol. 3" round barrels are 34 caliber and have very good bores. Metal surfaces are a unifor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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Nazi Emblem Mounted on Pine Board578 - Nazi Emblem Mounted on Pine Board
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Nazi Emblem Mounted on Pine Board. Metal eagle with spread wings holding a round wreath with a swastika in the middle. The piece is 8 ½" w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 13.50BP) = 88.50
 
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Belgian Flintlock Pistol with Bayonet579 - Belgian Flintlock Pistol with Bayonet
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Belgian Flintlock Pistol with Bayonet. 4 ½" octagon barrel is 50 caliber and has a rusty bore that will clean up quite a bit. The left sid...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to maserati20.. for (700.00 + 126.00BP) = 826.00
 
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Unmarked Percussion Derringer580 - Unmarked Percussion Derringer
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Unmarked Percussion Derringer. 2 ½" barrel is 41 caliber and has a rusty, pitted bore with deep, distinctive rifling. The lock, hammer, br...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 126.00BP) = 826.00
 
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FLORIDA STATE CONFEDERATE STARS & BARS FLAG581 - FLORIDA STATE CONFEDERATE STARS & BARS FLAG
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
FLORIDA STATE CONFEDERATE STARS & BARS FLAG. This flag is said to have been designed by Nicola Marchall, the original version had 7 stars repres...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to rodkelley .. for (1,000.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,180.00
 
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Williamson Single Shot Derringer582 - Williamson Single Shot Derringer
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Williamson Single Shot Derringer. 2 ½" sliding barrel is chambered for the 41 rimfire cartridge and has a good bore with some surface rust...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 126.00BP) = 826.00
 
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German Air Force Dagger, Germany, 1st model 1934583 - German Air Force Dagger, Germany, 1st model 1934
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Air Force Dagger, Germany, 1st model 1934. Blue leather grip. Silver-plated cross guard with runic swastika device. Double-edged straight blade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 58.50BP) = 383.50
 
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Remington New Model S/A belt Revolver584 - Remington New Model S/A belt Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Remington New Model S/A belt Revolver. 6 ½" octagon barrel is 36 caliber and has a fine bore. The top of the barrel is marked, "Paten...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 288.00BP) = 1,888.00
 
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Unusual Cartridge Box585 - Unusual Cartridge Box
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Unusual Cartridge Box. Looks like it may be a naval box- has a shiny metal box that measure 3 ¼" by 1 5/8" and a padded compartment i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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C.S. Shattuck Unique Palm Pistol586 - C.S. Shattuck Unique Palm Pistol
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 : 2,000.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,250.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,475.00
 
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German Cavalry Sword, model 1889587 - German Cavalry Sword, model 1889
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Cavalry Sword, model 1889. Gray dull blade marked "Alex Coppel". Top of blade has crown and "W". Steel guard with prussia...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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C.S. Shattuck Unique Palm Pistol588 - C.S. Shattuck Unique Palm Pistol
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 : 1,850.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,050.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,239.00
 
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Infantry Officer Sword, France, M1882589 - Infantry Officer Sword, France, M1882
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Infantry Officer Sword, France, M1882. Nickeled bird head pommel and back strap; black horn grip with silver wire. Nickeled 3-branch guard and finial.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 22.50BP) = 147.50
 
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Framed Group Photo circa 1867-1870590 - Framed Group Photo circa 1867-1870
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Framed Group Photo circa 1867-1870. Group photo of U.S. Army Signal Corp Soldiers from the post-Civil War period. The wood frame is 13 ½" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 13.50BP) = 88.50
 
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TINTYPE OF GUNFIGHTER JOHN WIGHTMAN W/ PORTFOLIO591 - TINTYPE OF GUNFIGHTER JOHN WIGHTMAN W/ PORTFOLIO
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
TINTYPE OF GUNFIGHTER JOHN WIGHTMAN W/ PORTFOLIO. The tintype portrait shows famous gunfighter and posse member (to capture Billie The Kid) John Wight
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mossberg Brownie Pistol592 - Mossberg Brownie Pistol
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 (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Savage model 1899 B in rare 32-40593 - Savage model 1899 B in rare 32-40
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 : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,300.00 + 414.00BP) = 2,714.00
 
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Lot of Personal Effects of Nathaniel W.D. Crane594 - Lot of Personal Effects of Nathaniel W.D. Crane
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Personal Effects of Nathaniel W.D. Crane. Lot of three items includes a wonderful circa. 1820 wooden canteen with painted front with initials a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,180.00
 
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Josiah Ells Pocket Model Revolver595 - Josiah Ells Pocket Model Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Josiah Ells Pocket Model Revolver. 3" 31 caliber octagon barrel has a good bore. The right side of the bar hammer is marked "Aug 1 1854&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 126.00BP) = 826.00
 
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Marlin Ballard single shot rifle in 38 long caliber596 - Marlin Ballard single shot rifle in 38 long caliber
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Marlin Ballard single shot rifle in 38" long caliber. This is a number 2 sporting rifle with a 30" octagon barrel with a very nice bore. F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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TINTYPE OF LUTHER YELLOWSTONE KELLY W/ PORTFOLIO597 - TINTYPE OF LUTHER YELLOWSTONE KELLY W/ PORTFOLIO
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
TINTYPE OF LUTHER "YELLOWSTONE" KELLY W/ PORTFOLIO. The tintype portrait shows Luther "Yellowstone" Kelly as a young adult; Kell...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Saxony Infantry Officer's Sword, Germany. M1862598 - Saxony Infantry Officer's Sword, Germany. M1862
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Saxony Infantry Officer's Sword, Germany. M1862. Gilt brass Phrygian pommel with laurel sprays; black plastic grip with triple-strand gilt wire....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to wylder .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Frank Wesson Medium Frame Superposed Pistol599 - Frank Wesson Medium Frame Superposed Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Frank Wesson Medium Frame Superposed Pistol. 2 ½" barrels are chambered for 32 short rimfire and have good bores with some minor pits. The...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 117.00BP) = 767.00
 
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DAGUERREOTYPE PAIR CASE W/ HENRY TOMPKINS COMSTOCK600 - DAGUERREOTYPE PAIR CASE W/ HENRY TOMPKINS COMSTOCK
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
DAGUERREOTYPE PAIR CASE W/ HENRY TOMPKINS COMSTOCK. The two daguerreotypes show Henry Tompkins Comstock and his lady Eillry Orrum Bowers; Tompkins was
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
 
 
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National Arms Co. Front Loading Revolver601 - National Arms Co. Front Loading Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
National Arms Co. Front Loading Revolver. 3 ¼" inch barrel is chambered for the 32 caliber teat-fire cartridge and has a good bore. The to...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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