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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Civil War Book. The history, civil, political & militar252 - Civil War Book. The history, civil, political & militar
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Book. The history, civil, political & military, of the Southern Rebellion. (-). This book is leather bound and was printed in 1861. Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to truckship1.. for (110.00 + 19.80BP) = 129.80
 
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Lot of 4 Military Bayonets253 - Lot of 4 Military Bayonets
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of 4 Military Bayonets. 1. US M4 Bayonet knife marked "Japan". 2. US M1 Bayonet knife marked "UFH 1942." 3. English P1907 Ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Very Rare Swiss Model 93 Cavalry Carbine254 - Very Rare Swiss Model 93 Cavalry 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 : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,350.00 + 243.00BP) = 1,593.00
 
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Trench Knife, USA, model year 1918255 - Trench Knife, USA, model year 1918
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Trench Knife, USA, model year 1918. Walnut grip with finger grooves. Blued stamped iron, with triangular flanger as knuckle bow. 9" triangular ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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W. Richards Belgian 12 gauge double barrel shotgun256 - W. Richards Belgian 12 gauge double barrel shotgun
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
W. Richards Belgian 12 gauge double barrel shotgun. 32" barrels have nice bores. Wood stocks are very nice with sharp checkering. Top of rib is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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German Army Officer's Sword, Nazi (WWII)257 - 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 (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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Unopened Box of 4-second artillery fuses258 - Unopened Box of 4-second artillery fuses
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Unopened Box of 4-second artillery fuses. Rust colored box is marked Frankford's Arsenal over 1863 over 4 second fuses; there are opening instru...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 22.50BP) = 147.50
 
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European Double Barrel Percussion Pistol259 - European Double Barrel Percussion Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
European Double Barrel Percussion Pistol. 3" barrels are about 42 caliber and have fairly rusty bores. The frame has light engraving and it and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Pair of English Diplomatic/Consular Service Court Sword260 - Pair of English Diplomatic/Consular Service Court Sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Pair of English Diplomatic/Consular Service Court Swords. Marked "Wilkinson Sword London," circa (ERII), 1960's. Both have a gilt bras...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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Unmarked English Center Hammer Percussion Pocket Pistol261 - Unmarked English Center Hammer Percussion Pocket Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Unmarked English Center Hammer Percussion Pocket Pistol. 1 3/4" octagon barrel is 36 caliber and smoothbore. The nicely scroll engraved brass f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Spanish model 1895 carbine in 7mm Mauser262 - Spanish model 1895 carbine in 7mm Mauser
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 : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to mrslick .. for (275.00 + 49.50BP) = 324.50
 
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Replica Revolutionary War uniform with wig263 - Replica Revolutionary War uniform with wig
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Replica Revolutionary War uniform with wig. Blue and white tunic has large (1") round silver buttons, white cotton breeches have smaller (5/8&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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German Imperial Cavalry (Uhlaus) Officer's Sword 1889264 - German Imperial Cavalry (Uhlaus) Officer's Sword 1889
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Imperial Cavalry (Uhlaus) Officer's Sword, Germany, model 1889. Black ribbed gutta-percha grip; nickeled steel cap and tang button. Nicke...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Unmarked Brass Framed Single Shot Derringer265 - Unmarked Brass Framed Single Shot Derringer
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Unmarked Brass Framed Single Shot Derringer. 3 ½" 32 rimfire barrel pivots to the right for loading. The barrel has a fair bore with some ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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German Cavalry (Hussars) Sword, Germany266 - German Cavalry (Hussars) Sword, Germany
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Cavalry Hussars Sword, M1889. Made by; W.K. & C (Westersberg, Kirschbaam & Co Solingon). A fine example with nickeled pommel cap and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Model 1858 Canteen267 - Model 1858 Canteen
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1858 Canteen. Brown cloth covered canteen is in excellent condition except for missing the cork (stopper hardware is intact.) The front of the c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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Argentine model 1891 carbine268 - Argentine model 1891 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 : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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Artillery Saber, Spain, 1894269 - Artillery Saber, Spain, 1894
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Artillery Saber, Spain, 1894. Steel bird's head pommel and back strap, rayskin covered grip with gilt wires. Steel full guard, pierced for sword...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Pair of Civil War Cap Boxes270 - Pair of Civil War Cap Boxes
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Pair of Civil War Cap Boxes. The first is marked E. Gaylord, Chicopee, Mass in 3 lines and the black leather is in very good condition. This box has t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Belgian double barrel muzzle-loading shotgun271 - Belgian double barrel muzzle-loading shotgun
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Belgian double barrel muzzle-loading shotgun. 28" barrels are 14 gauge and lightly pitted – should clean up. The top rib is marked Ancion &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 81.00BP) = 531.00
 
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German Imperial Cavalry (Hussars) Officer's Sword272 - German Imperial Cavalry (Hussars) Officer's Sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Imperial Cavalry (Hussars) Officer's Sword. Germany, model 1889. Black ribbed gutta-percha grip; nickeled steel cap and tang button. Nick...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Remington-Rider Pocket Revolver273 - Remington-Rider Pocket Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Remington-Rider Pocket Revolver. 3" barrel is 31 caliber and has a nice bore. The top of the barrel is marked "Manufactured by Remington&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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Lot of Two European Swords274 - Lot of Two European Swords
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Two European Swords. One is a Spanish court sword that is signed "Toledo." It has a cast brass handle with Flaten tri-lobe pommel, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Unmarked Percussion Boot Pistol.275 - Unmarked Percussion Boot Pistol.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Unmarked Percussion Boot Pistol. 3" ½ octagon barrel has a decent bore. Metal surfaces are a brown and gray mix. The center hammer action ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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German Imperial Cavalry (Hussars) Sword, Germany276 - German Imperial Cavalry (Hussars) Sword, Germany
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Imperial Cavalry (Hussars) Sword, Germany, model year 1889. Tang button and cap of nickeled steel; black gutta-percha ribbed grip. D-shaped nic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 81.00BP) = 531.00
 
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Spanish Model 1895 carbine in 7mm Mauser277 - Spanish Model 1895 carbine in 7mm Mauser
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 : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Unopened Box of 45 Colt Ammunition278 - Unopened Box of 45 Colt Ammunition
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Unopened Box of 45 Colt Ammunition. Sealed box with string opener is 3 3/16" long, 1 ¾" wide and 1 1/16" tall. The front label r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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German and Saxon Pioneer Falchion279 - German and Saxon Pioneer Falchion
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German and Saxon Pioneer Falchion. Unmarked. A nice example of a Saxon Pioneer Falchion with cast brass carved and ribbed grip with pronounced tang bu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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Browning A5 12 Gauge Autoloading Shotgun280 - Browning A5 12 Gauge Autoloading 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 : 500.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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LEATHER SHOT POUCH281 - LEATHER SHOT POUCH
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LEATHER SHOT POUCH. Leather body has hunting scenes with one hunter and two dogs on each side. The brass spout is calibrated for 1 ounce and 1 1/4oz o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (45.00 + 8.10BP) = 53.10
 
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German Imperial (Prussian) Army Sword, Germany, M1889282 - German Imperial (Prussian) Army Sword, Germany, M1889
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Imperial (Prussian) Army Sword, Germany, M1889. Gilt brass cap pommel; black plastic grip with gilt wire and initials "WRII." Gilt ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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German WWII Luftshutz Helmet283 - German WWII Luftshutz Helmet
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German WWII "Luftshutz" Helmet. A nice example of a Nazi WWII Luftshutz helmet with its original six-finger leather line and black chin st...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to wylder .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Bayonet, Germany, model 1898/05284 - Bayonet, Germany, model 1898/05
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Bayonet, Germany, model 1898/05. Steel bird's head pommel with release button, grooved wooden grips with two rivets; steel back strap. Turned-up...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 40.50BP) = 265.50
 
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Elegant pair of Flintlock Pistols285 - Elegant pair of Flintlock Pistols
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Elegant pair of Flintlock Pistols. 9" Damascus barrels are about 56 caliber and have smoothbores that have very minor pitting. The barrels have...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,750.00 + 315.00BP) = 2,065.00
 
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Prussian (Imperial) Army Officer Sword, Germany286 - Prussian (Imperial) Army Officer Sword, Germany
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Prussian (Imperial) Army Officer's Sword, Germany. Model 1889 (WWI manufacture). Made by Alexander Coppel & Co. Solingen. "ACS" wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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German third Reich Railroad Party Plaque287 - German third Reich Railroad Party Plaque
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German third Reich Railroad Party Plaque. A very fine and original Nazi or third Reich Aluminum Party Plaque that was mounted on the railroad engines
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 171.00BP) = 1,121.00
 
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German Artillery Officer's Sword, Germany288 - German Artillery Officer's Sword, Germany
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Artillery Officer's Sword, Germany. Gilt brass lion's head pommel; black plastic grip with silver wire; partially engraved back strap...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Cut Down 1873 Trapdoor Springfield rifle289 - Cut Down 1873 Trapdoor Springfield rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Cut Down 1873 Trapdoor Springfield rifle. 30" barrel has a rusty bore that may clean up to fair condition, and the outside surface is a blue-br...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Sword, Germany, WWII.290 - Sword, Germany, WWII.
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Sword, Germany, WWII. Nickle bird's head pommel. Black silver wrapped handle. D-shaped guard, nickle langet with disc finial. Single-edged curve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Lot of 3 items291 - Lot of 3 items
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of 3 items. First is an unopened pack of 5 second artillery fuses marked Frankford Arsenal over 1864 over 5 second fuses over opening instructions
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 49.50BP) = 324.50
 
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Lot of Two Canadian Bayonets, model 1905292 - Lot of Two Canadian Bayonets, model 1905
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Two Canadian Bayonets, model 1905. Both are marked, "Ross Rifle Co/Quebec Patented 1907." One has U.S. Markings, and is fine condit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Remington model 11-48 in 28 gauge293 - Remington model 11-48 in 28 gauge
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 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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Cavalry Sword, Germany, Early Nazi (1930's)294 - Cavalry Sword, Germany, Early Nazi (1930's)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Cavalry Sword, Germany, Early Nazi (1930's). Gilt brass lion's head pommel with two ruby stone eyes; composition black grip with gilt wire; ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Assortment of Spencer Cartridges295 - Assortment of Spencer Cartridges
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Assortment of Spencer Cartridges. Metal box with 20 56-52 Spencer rim fire cartridges- 15 have a U head stamp and 5 are unmarked. Most cartridges have
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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13th Regiment New York swallow-tailed coat296 - 13th Regiment New York swallow-tailed coat
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
13th Regiment New York swallow-tailed coat. This grey/blue jacket has a single row of 9 large buttons down the front (signed Waterbury Button Co), wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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German Imperial Infantry officer's sword297 - German Imperial Infantry officer's sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Imperial Infantry officer's sword. Made by; Carl Eickhorn Solinger. A nice rare example with oak leaf decorated pommel cap, gilt wire wra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Remington Zouave Rifle298 - Remington Zouave Rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Remington Zouavé Rifle. 33" round barrel with 7 groove rifling has a bright shiny bore. The barrel is marked "1863" near the n...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,250.00 + 765.00BP) = 5,015.00
 
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Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) Enlisted Man's Hewer299 - Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) Enlisted Man's Hewer
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) Enlisted Man's Hewer, Germany, Nazi. Nickle silver bird's head pommel; staghorn grips. Silver nickle single crossb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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Remington Vest Pocket Pistol300 - Remington Vest Pocket Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Remington Vest Pocket Pistol. 3 ½ part octagon, part round barrel is chambered for 30 rimfire (rare) and has a poor to fair bore. The top of th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Model 1889 U.S. Trapdoor Rifle in 45-70301 - Model 1889 U.S. Trapdoor Rifle in 45-70
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1889 U.S. Trapdoor Rifle in 45-70. 32 5/8" barrel has a poor to fair bore. The breechblock has been re-blued and is marked "US"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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