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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Display Case of Excavated Bullets302 - Display Case of Excavated Bullets
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Display Case of Excavated Bullets. Black display case is 12 ¼ "x 8 ¼ " and is filled with various civil war projectiles- 19 bull...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to truckship1.. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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U.S. Mounted Artillery Officer Sword, Germany 1840303 - U.S. Mounted Artillery Officer Sword, Germany 1840
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. Mounted Artillery Officer Sword, Germany, model 1840. Production 1861. Gilt brass Phrygian pommel cap; brass grips (black) to simulate fishskin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Mauser Model 98 Military Rifle304 - Mauser Model 98 Military Rifle
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 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Hessian Infantry Sword, Germany, Pre WWI305 - Hessian Infantry Sword, Germany, Pre WWI
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Hessian Infantry Sword, Germany, Pre WWI. Made by W.K. & C., Solingen. Helmeted head and crowned head symbols. Gilt brass stepped pommel; grey f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Stevens tip-up rifle 38-55306 - Stevens tip-up rifle 38-55
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Stevens tip-up rifle 38-55. 25 3/4" octagon barrel has a nice shiny bore and is a 38 caliber, probably 38 – 35 Everlasting or 38 – 45 Everlasti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 117.00BP) = 767.00
 
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Bayonet, Germany, model 1898/05307 - Bayonet, Germany, model 1898/05
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Bayonet, Germany, model 1898/05. Steel bird's head pommel with release button; wooden grips (grooved) with two rivets; steel back strap. Turned-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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German WWII Olive green Combat Helmet308 - German WWII Olive green Combat Helmet
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German WWII Olive green Combat Helmet. This is a nice example of a rare version of a German WWII combat helmet in olive green with its original leathe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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Prussian Army (Imperial) Officer's Sword, Germany M1889309 - Prussian Army (Imperial) Officer's Sword, Germany M1889
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Prussian Army (Imperial) Officer's Sword, Germany M1889. Gilt brass pommel cap; black plastic grip with gilt wires and imperial cipher (WRII) wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to dasreich20.. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Full Stock Kentucky Style Percussion Rifle310 - Full Stock Kentucky Style Percussion Rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Full Stock Kentucky Style Percussion Rifle. 33 ½ " octagon barrel is 32 caliber and is marked "J.P. Lower Phila." on the top fla...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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German Army Officer Sword, Germany, WWII (Nazi) period.311 - German Army Officer Sword, Germany, WWII (Nazi) period.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Army Officer Sword, Germany, WWII (Nazi) period. Gilt brass bird's head pommel and back strap heavily decorated with oak leaves and acorn...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to dasreich20.. for (375.00 + 67.50BP) = 442.50
 
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US Marked Leather Holster312 - US Marked Leather Holster
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Marked Leather Holster. Light brown holster has a large US in an oval in front and is also marked Rock Island Arsenal E.H.S. in 3 lines. The leathe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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European Percussion Over-Under Pistol313 - European Percussion Over-Under Pistol
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European Percussion Over-Under Pistol. 4 3/8" barrels are 40 caliber and have rusty bores. Metal surfaces are a uniform brown with scattered li...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Prussian Army (Imperial) Officer Sword, Germany314 - Prussian Army (Imperial) Officer Sword, Germany
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Prussian Army (Imperial) Officer Sword, Germany, model year 1889. Gilt brass pommel cap; gray fishskin grip with gilt wires and imperial cypher (WRII)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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French Lebel Carbine315 - French Lebel 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 : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 49.50BP) = 324.50
 
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Remington-Elliot 22 Derringer316 - Remington-Elliot 22 Derringer
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Remington-Elliot 22 Derringer. 3" barrels are chambered for 22 rimfire and have good bores. Metal surfaces are mostly a mix of gray and brown. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 126.00BP) = 826.00
 
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German Imperial Officer's Cavalry Sword, Germany317 - German Imperial Officer's Cavalry Sword, Germany
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Imperial Officer's Cavalry Sword, Germany, pre-WWI. Steel bird's head pommel; gray fishskin grip with brass wire wrapping. Steel pier...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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German WWII SS Combat helmet Black318 - German WWII SS Combat helmet Black
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German WWII "SS" Combat helmet Black. A rare German "SS" Black combat helmet with its original leather liner. This example is st...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 58.50BP) = 383.50
 
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Imperial German Artillery (Prussian) Sword319 - Imperial German Artillery (Prussian) Sword
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Imperial German Artillery (Prussian) Sword, Germany, model 1856. Steel birds head pommel and back strap. Carved wooden grip (brown). Steel D-shaped gu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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Fingerprinting Kit320 - Fingerprinting Kit
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Fingerprinting Kit. Fingerprint Kit in a wooden case that is 9 ½ "by 9 ¾ "by 3" high and painted green. A label on the insi...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Ornate Flintlock Pistol321 - Ornate Flintlock Pistol
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Ornate Flintlock Pistol. 9" round barrel is 62 caliber and has a rusty bore. The back 4 1/2" of the barrel are heavily carved with primiti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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German Army Sword , Germany, WWI322 - German Army Sword , Germany, WWI
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Army Sword, Germany, WWI. Nickeled bird's head pommel. Black rayskin grip with silver wires; nickeled back strap. Nickeled D-shaped guard...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 22.50BP) = 147.50
 
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Italian military Carcano carbine323 - Italian military Carcano 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 : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Lot of Three French 19th Century military bayonets324 - Lot of Three French 19th Century military bayonets
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Three French 19th Century military bayonets. Including a M1874 Gras Bayonet inscribed "St. Etienne 1877", a M1866 Chassepot bayonet...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Pair of Unmarked Flintlock Pocket Pistols325 - Pair of Unmarked Flintlock Pocket Pistols
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Pair of Unmarked Flintlock Pocket Pistols. 44 caliber 3 ½ " barrels have rusty bores that should polish out. Both pistols are about 7"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,298.00
 
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German Army Sword, Germany, WWI/WWII.326 - German Army Sword, Germany, WWI/WWII.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Army Sword, Germany, WWI/WWII. Nickeled bird's head pommel; black fishskin grip with silver wire, back strap and sword knot. Nickeled D-s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver327 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver. 5" octagon barrel is 31 caliber and has a good bore. This is a six shot revolver and the top of the barrel is ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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Staff Officer's Saber, England/American, late 18th cent328 - Staff Officer's Saber, England/American, late 18th cent
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Staff Officer's Saber, England/American, late 18th century. Brass bird pommel with button, wooden leather wrapped handle with brass wire. Brass ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Hopkins & Allen single shot falling block rifle in 32329 - Hopkins & Allen single shot falling block rifle in 32
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 : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 22.50BP) = 147.50
 
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Cavalry Sword, Germany. Maker A. & E. Holler a Solinge330 - Cavalry Sword, Germany. Maker A. & E. Holler a Solinge
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Cavalry Sword, Germany. Maker A. & E. Holler a Solingen. Steel birds head pommel with back strap; fish skin covered grip with gilt/brass wire. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Japanese Arisaka Military Rifle331 - Japanese Arisaka Military Rifle
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 : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Lot of Two U.S. Army model 1902 Officer's Swords332 - Lot of Two U.S. Army model 1902 Officer's Swords
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Two U.S. Army model 1902 Officer's Swords. One is marked "McLilley & Company/Columbus, Ohio." The other is signed, "Wm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Moore's Patent Firearms Co. No. 1 Derringer333 - Moore's Patent Firearms Co. No. 1 Derringer
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Moore's Patent Firearms Co. No. 1 Derringer. 2 1/2" barrel is chambered for the 41 rimfire cartridge and has a good bore with some surface ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 216.00BP) = 1,416.00
 
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English Army Officer's Sword, England, GRVI334 - English Army Officer's Sword, England, GRVI
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English Army Officer's Sword, England, GRVI. Black fishskin handle with brass wire wrap. Nickel cross hatched nickel top with ball pommel. Half ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Percussion Half Stock Rifle335 - Percussion Half Stock Rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Percussion Half Stock Rifle. 40 1/2" octagon barrel is about 36 caliber and has a good bore with six deep lands. The end of the barrel is decor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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Lot of Two Machetes336 - Lot of Two Machetes
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Lot of Two Machetes. One German and marked, "Luckhaus & Gunther" and with sheep carrying a flag. Has a gilt brass lion's head pomm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Civil War Era Flute337 - Civil War Era Flute
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Civil War Era Flute. Flute is 14" long and has German sliver bands and valve. The wood has some very nice figure. Estimated Value$100 - 200.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Richmond, VA Half stock percussion rifle338 - Richmond, VA Half stock percussion rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Richmond, VA Half stock percussion rifle. Half stock percussion rifle. 37 3/4" octogon barrel is 44 caliber and is marked Richmond Virginia on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 252.00BP) = 1,652.00
 
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Two German Hunting Swords339 - Two German Hunting Swords
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Two German Hunting Swords. Jager chasseuis, late 19th Century. Both marked "Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen." A fine pair German...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 162.00BP) = 1,062.00
 
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Display Case w/Excavated Belt Plates and Breast Plates340 - Display Case w/Excavated Belt Plates and Breast Plates
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Display Case with Excavated Belt Plates and Breast Plates. One plate is oval and has a large U.S. on it- this one is damaged badly- almost torn is hal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Kentucky style full s tock percussion rifle341 - Kentucky style full s tock percussion rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Kentucky style full s tock percussion rifle. 44 1/2" Octagon barrel is 36 caliber and has a great bore. The top of the barrel is marked L.W.Me ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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Hunting Sword, Germany, circa 1870342 - Hunting Sword, Germany, circa 1870
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Hunting Sword, Germany, circa 1870. Stag's horn grip with fluted silvered (brass) pommel cap. Silvered (brass) S-shaped crossbar ending in flute...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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Smith and Wesson Model No. 2 Army343 - Smith and Wesson Model No. 2 Army
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Smith and Wesson Model No. 2 Army. 6" octagon barrel is chambered for 32 rimfire long and has a decent bore that will clean up better. The top ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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Short or Hunting Sword, Austria/Prussia circa 1760-1780344 - Short or Hunting Sword, Austria/Prussia circa 1760-1780
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Short or Hunting Sword, Austria/Prussia circa 1760-1780. Gilt brass cap, small tang button; spiral-carved green ivory grip. Brass S-shaped quillon end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 144.00BP) = 944.00
 
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Rienly Officer's Saddle-Model 1848345 - Rienly Officer's Saddle-Model 1848
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Rienly Officer's Saddle-Model 1848. The back side of the saddle has a slotted shield shaped plate with U.S. on it. The front has a brass shield-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,750.00 + 315.00BP) = 2,065.00
 
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Greek model 1903/14 rifle in 6.5 x 54mm346 - Greek model 1903/14 rifle in 6.5 x 54mm
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 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Police Dress Bayonet, Germany, Nazi era347 - Police Dress Bayonet, Germany, Nazi era
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Police Dress Bayonet, Germany, Nazi era. Silvered eagle head pommel with bayonet stud "eye" and slotted back; yellow-brown stag horn handl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to elliot16 .. for (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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Remington Vest Pocket Pistol348 - Remington Vest Pocket Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Remington Vest Pocket Pistol. 4" part octagon, part round barrel is chambered for 41 rimfire and has a decent bore with some minor pitting. The...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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Cadet Sword, Virginia Military Institute, 1957349 - Cadet Sword, Virginia Military Institute, 1957
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Cadet Sword, Virginia Military Institute, 1957. Gilt brass inverted cone-shaped pommel with eagle motif; scroll on top pierced for sword knot; cast si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Ducal Escort Partizan/Spontoon (parade weapon)350 - Ducal Escort Partizan/Spontoon (parade weapon)
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Ducal Escort Partizan/Spontoon (parade weapon). Austria, Duchy of Salzburg, circa 1740. Trowel-shaped spear point, changing to crescent shape with pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Imperial German Artillery (Prussian) Sword, Germany351 - Imperial German Artillery (Prussian) Sword, Germany
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Imperial German Artillery (Prussian) Sword, Germany. Steel bird's head pommel; back strap; brown grooved plastic grips. Steel D-shaped guard and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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