Civil War, Antique Firearms & Military Auction

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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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Model 1863 rifle musket, type 1152 - Model 1863 rifle musket, type 1
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1863 rifle musket, type 1. Lock is dated 1863 behind hammer and marked with an eagle and U.S. over springfield in front of the hammer. The eagle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to monomial2 .. for (450.00 + 81.00BP) = 531.00
 
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Nazi Dress Bayonet, Germany, WWII.153 - Nazi Dress Bayonet, Germany, WWII.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Nazi Dress Bayonet, Germany, WWII. Silver bird pommel, black checked grip. Single silver upturned cross guard. Single-edged straight blade inscribed,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Cased set of Percussion Pistols154 - Cased set of Percussion Pistols
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Cased set of Percussion Pistols. 7" round cannon style barrels are about 52 caliber and have smoothbores with some pitting. The locks are marke...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,000.00 + 900.00BP) = 5,900.00
 
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SA (Storm Trooper) Dagger, Germany, 1933-1945155 - SA (Storm Trooper) Dagger, Germany, 1933-1945
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
SA (Storm Trooper) Dagger, Germany, 1933-1945. Double-edged straight blade with inscription "Gebr. Grafrath Solingen". Brown metal scabbar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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Unmarked Vest Pocket Pistol156 - Unmarked Vest Pocket Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Unmarked Vest Pocket Pistol. 2 1/4" barrel is chambered for 22 rimfire. This pistol has some of the features of both the 22 version and 30, 32,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Carbine Boot157 - Carbine Boot
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Carbine Boot. Black leather carbine boot has a brass shield shaped reinforcement in front. The boot is 13 ½ long and 6" wide at its widest...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 40.50BP) = 265.50
 
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Remington Double Derringer158 - Remington Double Derringer
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 : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 81.00BP) = 531.00
 
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SA (Storm Trooper) Dagger, Germany, 1942159 - SA (Storm Trooper) Dagger, Germany, 1942
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
SA (Storm Trooper) Dagger, Germany, 1942. Brown wood handle with silver eagle and swastika device and SA "rune" above. Bow shaped nickel p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 81.00BP) = 531.00
 
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Unmarked 4 Barrel Stacked D.A. Pistol160 - Unmarked 4 Barrel Stacked D.A. Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Unmarked 4 Barrel Stacked D.A. Pistol. 3" barrels are 25 caliber and have good bores. The only markings are a star over "N" proof mar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Lot of Two European military bayonets161 - Lot of Two European military bayonets
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Two European military bayonets. Including a German Third Reich WWII 98K bayonet knife, unsigned and a Swedish M1896 bayonet knife signed &quo...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Over-under Percussion Double Barrel Cape Gun162 - Over-under Percussion Double Barrel Cape Gun
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Over-under Percussion Double Barrel Cape Gun. 29 ½" barrels that are octagon for the first 9 ½". Top barrel is marked "M.F....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,150.00 + 207.00BP) = 1,357.00
 
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Framed Artifacts from the Merrimac163 - Framed Artifacts from the Merrimac
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Framed Artifacts from the Merrimac. An iron nail made from the armor plate of the Merrimac. It is mounted on a piece of paper that reads: This little
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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SA (Storm Troopers) Dagger, Germany, 1930's164 - SA (Storm Troopers) Dagger, Germany, 1930's
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
SA (Storm Troopers) Dagger, Germany, 1930's. Brown wood shaped handle with silver eagle and swastika and SA "rune" on front; at bottom...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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Sharps Carbine 50-70 Conversion165 - Sharps Carbine 50-70 Conversion
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Sharps Carbine 50-70 Conversion. 22" barrel has a very good bore with a little pitting in front of the chamber. Right side of the receiver is m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,450.00 + 261.00BP) = 1,711.00
 
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German Army Dagger, Germany, Nazi (WWII)166 - German Army Dagger, Germany, Nazi (WWII)
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 : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (425.00 + 76.50BP) = 501.50
 
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Martini Henry Rifle in 577/450167 - Martini Henry Rifle in 577/450
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Martini Henry Rifle in 577/450. Right side of receiver is marked with a crown over "VR" over "Enfield" over "1876" ove...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 117.00BP) = 767.00
 
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U.S. M1850 Civil War Officer's Sword.168 - U.S. M1850 Civil War Officer's Sword.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. M1850 Civil War Officer's Sword. A nice example of a U.S. M1850 Staff & Field Officer's sword. Unmarked, with a phrygian helmet pom...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 117.00BP) = 767.00
 
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Marlin model 1889 lever action rifle in 44-40169 - Marlin model 1889 lever action rifle in 44-40
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Marlin model 1889 lever action rifle in 44-40. Round barrel is 24" lond and has a fair to goode bore with light pitting in the grooves; outside...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 117.00BP) = 767.00
 
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Model 1853/55 knapsack170 - Model 1853/55 knapsack
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1853/55 knapsack. A remarkably intact knapsack with just about all of the leather straps, buckles, and rawhide ties still attached, but still in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (475.00 + 85.50BP) = 560.50
 
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Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend) Dagger, Germany, 1933-1945171 - Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend) Dagger, Germany, 1933-1945
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend) Dagger, Germany, 1933-1945. Nickeled birds head pommel; checkered black plastic grip with two rivets; swastika "loz...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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Allen & Wheelock Pepperbox Revolver172 - Allen & Wheelock Pepperbox Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Allen & Wheelock Pepperbox Revolver. 3 3/8" barrels are 32 caliber. The entire pistol has surface pitting and metal surfaces are silver &am...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to hagitbg .. for (325.00 + 58.50BP) = 383.50
 
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U.S. Infantry Officer's Sword with Indian Head Pommel173 - U.S. Infantry Officer's Sword with Indian Head Pommel
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. Infantry Officer's Sword with Indian Head Pommel. A fine U.S. Infantry Officer's Sword, circa 1821-1830 with Indian head pommel, mother...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 126.00BP) = 826.00
 
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Marlin Model 1893 Short Rifle in 38-55174 - Marlin Model 1893 Short Rifle in 38-55
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Marlin Model 1893 Short Rifle in 38-55. 20" octagon barrel has a good bore with some minor pitting. Barrel and magazine tube are a silvery-brow...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (675.00 + 121.50BP) = 796.50
 
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Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man's Hewer, Germany, Nazi mod175 - Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man's Hewer, Germany, Nazi mod
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man's Hewer, Germany, Nazi model. Nickeled flattened oval pommel, checkered (front) and plain (back). Black plastic gri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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German Hunters Association Hunting Sword, Germany176 - German Hunters Association Hunting Sword, Germany
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Hunters Association Hunting Sword, Germany, post WWII. Stag horn hilt with German silver cap and acorn button; "DJV" device. S-shap...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to alexart71 .. for (650.00 + 117.00BP) = 767.00
 
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Full Stock Kentucky Rifle177 - Full Stock Kentucky Rifle
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Full Stock Kentucky Rifle. 43 3/4" octagon barrel is 48 caliber and has a pretty good bore. The beautiful tiger maple stock is fastened with 3 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to ges53 .. for (1,500.00 + 270.00BP) = 1,770.00
 
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Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend) Dagger, Germany, 1933-1945178 - Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend) Dagger, Germany, 1933-1945
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend) Dagger, Germany, 1933-1945. Nickel birds head pommel checkered black plastic grip with swastika "lozenge". Sin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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Chicago palm pistol179 - Chicago palm pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Chicago palm pistol. 1 1/2" barrel is chambered for the 32 rimfire extra short and has an excellent bore. The right side of the pistol is marke...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to Collector9.. for (1,900.00 + 342.00BP) = 2,242.00
 
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US Army Sword, USA, model 1860 Staff and Field Officer180 - US Army Sword, USA, model 1860 Staff and Field Officer
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Army Sword, USA, model 1860 Staff and Field Officer. Gilt brass urn-type pommel; black fish skin grip with gilt wires. Gilt brass knuckle guard wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Triplett & Scott reparting carbine181 - Triplett & Scott reparting carbine
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Triplett & Scott reparting carbine. Selen shot repeater in 50 caliber rimfire has a 30" barrel with a nice bore. Left side of breech is mar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,200.00 + 396.00BP) = 2,596.00
 
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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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