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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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.
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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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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
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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
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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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Model 1816 U.S. flintlock musket - contract model242 - Model 1816 U.S. flintlock musket - contract model
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Model 1816 U.S. flintlock musket - contract model. Model 1816 U.S. flintlock musket - contract model. Lockplate is marked U.S. over sunburst over N-St
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,298.00
 
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German Army Sword, Germany, WWII (Nazi) era243 - German Army Sword, Germany, WWII (Nazi) era
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Army Sword, Germany, WWII (Nazi) era. Maker Rober Klaas, Solingen. Gilt brass lionhead pommel with two ruby eyes; composition grip with gilt wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 117.00BP) = 767.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 in 32-40244 - Winchester Model 1894 in 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 : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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Highland (Scots) Regiments Officers & Warrant Officers245 - Highland (Scots) Regiments Officers & Warrant Officers
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Highland (Scots) Regiments Officers & Warrant Officers Broadsword. England, Mid to late 19th century, model 1831. Made by Mole of Birmingham. St...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to alexart71 .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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Sharps combination screwdriver246 - Sharps combination screwdriver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Sharps combination screwdriver. This blued steel (40% finish) tool is 3 different size screwdrivers with a folding blade that provides a handle for ad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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German Model 98 Mauser Rifle with Bayonet and Scabbard247 - German Model 98 Mauser Rifle with Bayonet and Scabbard
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 : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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Nazi Army Sword, Germany, WWII.248 - Nazi Army Sword, Germany, WWII.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Nazi Army Sword, Germany, WWII. Brass lion's head pommel with ruby eyes. Wire wrapped horn handle. D-shaped brass with swastika device on guard....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 49.50BP) = 324.50
 
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Burnside Civil War Carbine249 - Burnside Civil War Carbine
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Burnside Civil War Carbine. 21" round barrel is 54 caliber and has a fair bore with some pitting. The lockplate is marked, "Burnside Rifle...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,200.00 + 396.00BP) = 2,596.00
 
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Civil War Percussion Cap Box250 - Civil War Percussion Cap Box
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Percussion Cap Box. Black leather is in good condition and there are no markings on the box. Estimated Value$125 - 150.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 22.50BP) = 147.50
 
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German Army Officer's Sword, Nazi (WWII)251 - German Army Officer's Sword, Nazi (WWII)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Army Officer's Sword, Nazi (WWII). "Carl Eickhorn, Solingen". Complete with original grey-silver sword know and black metal sca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,298.00
 
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