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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Bavarian Army Official Sword, Germany, model year 1873102 - Bavarian Army Official Sword, Germany, model year 1873
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Bavarian Army Official Sword, Germany, model year 1873. Made by Gebr. Weyersberg and sold by Jos. Vierheilig, Muchen. Gilt brass capstan button over g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Allen & Thurber D.A. Bar Hammer Percussion Pistol103 - Allen & Thurber D.A. Bar Hammer Percussion Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Allen & Thurber D.A. Bar Hammer Percussion Pistol. 36 caliber barrel is 3" long and has a decent bore with some rust that should clean up. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 49.50BP) = 324.50
 
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Military Belt & Buckle104 - Military Belt & Buckle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Military Belt & Buckle. The 1 7/8" wide leather belt is marked Rock Island Arsenal 1903 H5K in the 4 lines. The rectangular belt buckle is ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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M1860 U. S. Staff & field officer's sword105 - M1860 U. S. Staff & field officer's sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
M1860 U. S. Staff & field officer's sword. Brass hilt with eagle helmet pommel, leather handle with wire wrapping. D-shaped guard with clams...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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Brass Signal Lantern106 - Brass Signal Lantern
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Brass Signal Lantern. Lantern is 12" high by 6 ¾" wide and is unmarked on the outside. The fuel reservoir and wick mechanism is marke...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver107 - Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver. 8" round barrel is 44 caliber and has a good bore. Barrel marking has the New York address but it's pretty f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to monomial2 .. for (1,000.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,180.00
 
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US Infantry Officer Sword circa 1821-1840108 - US Infantry Officer Sword circa 1821-1840
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Infantry Officer Sword circa 1821-1840. Gilt brass eagle head pommel; one-piece carved ivory grip; stirrup shaped knuckle bow with three flattened
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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Winchester model 1887 lever action shotgun109 - Winchester model 1887 lever action shotgun
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Winchester model 1887 lever action shotgun. 30" 12 gauge barrel would benefit from a good polishing - pits aren't too deep. Metal surfaces ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 117.00BP) = 767.00
 
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US Army Foot Officer Sword, model 1850110 - US Army Foot Officer Sword, model 1850
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Army Foot Officer Sword, model 1850. Gilt brass phrygian head pommel; brown leather grip with gilt wires. Gilt brass openwork pierced guard, with f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 216.00BP) = 1,416.00
 
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Sharps cartridge conversion carbine111 - Sharps cartridge conversion carbine
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Sharps cartridge conversion carbine. Sharps cartridge conversion carbine 22" barrel with 3 groove rifling in 50-70 caliber. Bore is a little ru...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 234.00BP) = 1,534.00
 
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2 CARTE DE VISITE - CIVIL WAR OFFICER112 - 2 CARTE DE VISITE - CIVIL WAR OFFICER
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
2 CARTE DE VISITE - CIVIL WAR OFFICER. This is a standard sized Carte de Visites a U.S. Civil War Major Harry Smith; in one he stands with his left ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 13.50BP) = 88.50
 
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18th Century Dutch Small Sword113 - 18th Century Dutch Small Sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
18th Century Dutch Small Sword. A nice example of a mid-18th century Dutch small sword of the type used by many American soldiers during the Revolutio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Remington – Rider magazine pistol114 - Remington – Rider magazine pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Remington – Rider magazine pistol. 3" octagon barrel is chambered for the 32 rim fire extra-short and has a perfect bore. The top of the barrel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 234.00BP) = 1,534.00
 
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US Cavalry Officer Saber, Germany, model 1840115 - US Cavalry Officer Saber, Germany, model 1840
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Cavalry Officer Saber, Germany, model 1840 ("Old Wristbreaker"). Gilt brass phrygian head pommel; rayskin grip with gilt wires; decorat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 270.00BP) = 1,770.00
 
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National Arms Co. Single Shot No. 2 Derringer with iron116 - National Arms Co. Single Shot No. 2 Derringer with iron
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
National Arms Co. Single Shot No. 2 Derringer with iron frame. 2 1/2" barrel is chambered for 41 rimfire and has a good bore. The top of the ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor .. for (460.00 + 82.80BP) = 542.80
 
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Japanese Navy Sword, Japan, Showa (WWII) era.117 - Japanese Navy Sword, Japan, Showa (WWII) era.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Japanese Navy Sword, Japan, Showa (WWII) era. White fishskin grip with gilt wire; gilt-brass cap with chrysanthemum device; same on backstrap. Gilt br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 216.00BP) = 1,416.00
 
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European Percussion Double Barrel Pistol118 - European Percussion Double Barrel Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
European Percussion Double Barrel Pistol. 3" barrels are 42 caliber and have pitted bores. The barrels have multiple crown over "U" p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 49.50BP) = 324.50
 
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Carbine Socket119 - Carbine Socket
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Carbine Socket. Civil War Carbine Socket, attached to the saddle strap to hold the cavalrymen's carbine. 2 ½ "high by 2 ¾ "l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Japanese Navy Dirk, Japan, Showa (WWII)120 - Japanese Navy Dirk, Japan, Showa (WWII)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Japanese Navy Dirk, Japan, Showa (WWII). Gilt brass cap with chrysanthemum design; simulated white fishskin grip with gilt wire. Small oval guard with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (575.00 + 103.50BP) = 678.50
 
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High quality German pin fire double shotgun121 - High quality German pin fire double shotgun
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
High quality German pin fire double shotgun. 30" 10 gauge barrels have bright shiny bores but little if any exterior finish. The Damascus patte...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 162.00BP) = 1,062.00
 
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