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 1879 U.S. Trapdoor Rifle in 45-70 with bayonet352 - Model 1879 U.S. Trapdoor Rifle in 45-70 with bayonet
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1879 U.S. Trapdoor Rifle in 45-70 with bayonet, scabbard and frog. 32 5/8" barrel has a good bore with some minor pitting in the grooves....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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U.S. WWII machete & Spanish hanger sword353 - U.S. WWII machete & Spanish hanger sword
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U.S. WWII machete & Spanish hanger sword. US WWII machete signed, "Legitimus/Collins & Co/Made in USA No. 128." with its original ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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BRONZE JOHN ROGERS GROUP THE PICKET GUARDS354 - BRONZE JOHN ROGERS GROUP THE PICKET GUARDS
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BRONZE JOHN ROGERS GROUP "THE PICKET GUARDS". A fantastic bronze grouping after John Rogers - New York; the grouping shows 2 Union soldier...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,080.00BP) = 7,080.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver355 - Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver
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Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver. 44 caliber 8" barrel has a decent bore with some pitting and a very faint New York address. The metal surfaces a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,250.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,475.00
 
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Lot of Two Japanese WWII Army Parade Swords356 - Lot of Two Japanese WWII Army Parade Swords
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Two Japanese WWII Army Parade Swords. Both are unmarked and both have brass wire wrapped horn handles with floral decorated guards. Both have t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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U.S. Model 1898 Krag Rifle with Bayonet.357 - U.S. Model 1898 Krag Rifle with Bayonet.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. Model 1898 Krag Rifle with Bayonet. 30" barrel has a nice shiny bore. The left side of the receiver is marked "U.S." over "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 81.00BP) = 531.00
 
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U.S. Mounted Artillery (Militia?) Sword, USA358 - U.S. Mounted Artillery (Militia?) Sword, USA
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U.S. Mounted Artillery (Militia?) Sword, USA, circa 1820-1840. Brass gilt birds' head pommel with back strap; ivory grip with grooves. Brass D-s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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CARTE DE VISITE - CIVIL WAR OFFICER359 - CARTE DE VISITE - CIVIL WAR OFFICER
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
CARTE DE VISITE - CIVIL WAR OFFICER. This is a standard sized Carte de Visite of a U.S. Civil War officer; he stands with his left arm rested on a sof
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 13.50BP) = 88.50
 
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Army Sword, Japan, Showa (WWII) era.360 - Army Sword, Japan, Showa (WWII) era.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Army Sword, Japan, Showa (WWII) era. Hilt is white fishskin with brown webbing lacing; top ring. Guard is army type tsuba. Single-edged curved blade.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 162.00BP) = 1,062.00
 
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Whitney N.Y. Contract Pre-1812 Musket361 - Whitney N.Y. Contract Pre-1812 Musket
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Whitney N.Y. Contract Pre-1812 Musket. This rifle has been cut back to 36 1/4" but still retains all three bands. 69 caliber barrel has minor p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Lot of Two German Swords362 - Lot of Two German Swords
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Lot of Two German Swords. One is a German WWI Imperial Army Officer's sword with a brass Phrygian helmet pommel, black wire wrapped handle with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Manhattan Arms Co. Hero Single Shot Percussion Pistol363 - Manhattan Arms Co. Hero Single Shot Percussion Pistol
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Manhattan Arms Co. Hero Single Shot Percussion Pistol. 3" round barrel is 34 caliber and has a pitted bore. The left side of the brass frame is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Prussian Cavalry Enlisted Saber, Germany364 - Prussian Cavalry Enlisted Saber, Germany
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Prussian Cavalry Enlisted Saber, Germany, model year 1811. Manufactured 1834. Steel birds head pommel and back strap with "ears"; carved w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 135.00BP) = 885.00
 
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Remington Model 700 BDL Custom Deluxe in Box365 - Remington Model 700 BDL Custom Deluxe in Box
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 - 500.00
Sold to spa3867740.. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Stevens Favorite rifle in 22 long rifle366 - Stevens Favorite rifle in 22 long 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 : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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U.S. Cavalry (Enlisted Men) Sword, USA, model 1913367 - U.S. Cavalry (Enlisted Men) Sword, USA, model 1913
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U.S. Cavalry (Enlisted Men) Sword, USA, model 1913. Blackened steel bird's head pommel with recessed tang screw; checkered grips with thumb inde...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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Civil War Percussion Cap Box368 - Civil War Percussion Cap Box
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Civil War Percussion Cap Box. Black leather box is in great condition and it still has its cotton padding and two vent picks inside. The outside flap
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Highly unusual Austrian carbine369 - Highly unusual Austrian carbine
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Highly unusual Austrian carbine. Has most of the features of the model 1842 carbine - 14 1/2" barrel, 30" overall lengh, notched lug on ta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,250.00 + 405.00BP) = 2,655.00
 
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U.S. Army Staff & Field Officer Sword. 1860370 - U.S. Army Staff & Field Officer Sword. 1860
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. Army Staff & Field Officer Sword. 1860. Gilt brass urn pommel; black leather grip with gilt wire with sword knot. Gilt brass D-shaped knuck...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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European Pinfire Revolver371 - European Pinfire Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
European Pinfire Revolver. 3 ½" octagon barrel is chambered for the 7 mm cartridge and has a rusty bore. This pistol is nickel plated and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 31.50BP) = 206.50
 
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15th Century Sword cane, German Blade made by Tesche of372 - 15th Century Sword cane, German Blade made by Tesche of
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
15th Century Sword cane, German Blade made by Tesche of Solingen. Tesche family made swords & blades at Solingen until Approximately 1650. The b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Model 1873 U.S. trapdoor rifle373 - Model 1873 U.S. trapdoor rifle
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Model 1873 U.S. trapdoor rifle. 32 5/8 barrel has a rusty bore that should clean-up. The breechblock is marked model 1873 over an eagle with crossed a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,250.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,475.00
 
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German Army Officer Sword, Germany, WWII (Nazi) period374 - German Army Officer Sword, Germany, WWII (Nazi) period
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German Army Officer Sword, Germany, WWII (Nazi) period. Gilt brass bird's head pommel and back strap engraved with oak leaves and acorns. Black ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Frank Wesson Model 1870 Medium Frame Pocket Rifle375 - Frank Wesson Model 1870 Medium Frame Pocket Rifle
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Frank Wesson Model 1870 Medium Frame Pocket Rifle. 32 rimfire barrel is 10" long and has a rusty, pitted bore. Metal surfaces have traces of bl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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German Army Sword, Germany, Nazi (WWII) period376 - German Army Sword, Germany, Nazi (WWII) period
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
German Army Sword, Germany, Nazi (WWII) period. Gilt brass lion's head pommel with two ruby eyes; composition grip with gilt wire. Gilt brass D-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 99.00BP) = 649.00
 
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Collection of German 3rd Reich (Nazi) memorabilia377 - Collection of German 3rd Reich (Nazi) memorabilia
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Collection of German 3rd Reich (Nazi) memorabilia. A large collection of Approx. 22 Nazi WWII medals, badges, shoulder boards, etc. Collection include
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 63.00BP) = 413.00
 
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Cased set of remington rolling block pistols & knife378 - Cased set of remington rolling block pistols & knife
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Unique cased set of remington rolling block pistols and bowie knife. Mahogany case measures 15" x 10 3/4" x 2 3/4". The top pistol is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 540.00BP) = 3,540.00
 
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Lot of Three French chassepot bayonets379 - Lot of Three French chassepot bayonets
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Lot of Three French chassepot bayonets. Including a M1866 bayonet that is inscribed "St. Etienne 8th 1871," another M1866 that is inscribe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Unmarked Single Shot Derringer380 - Unmarked Single Shot Derringer
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Unmarked Single Shot Derringer. 3 ¼ " octagon barrel is chambered for 30 rimfire and has a rusty, pitted bore. The brass frame has a nice ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Norwegian Naval officer's sword. Mid 20th century381 - Norwegian Naval officer's sword. Mid 20th century
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Norwegian Naval officer's sword. Mid 20th century. Made by E.F. Horster Solingen. A very fine officer's sword with gilt brass Phryian helmet...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Austrian Lorenz Civil War Musket382 - Austrian Lorenz Civil War Musket
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Austrian Lorenz Civil War Musket. 37 ½" barrel is 54 caliber and has a decent bore with some frosting and light pitting. The lock is marke...
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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Hunting Sword, Germany383 - Hunting Sword, Germany
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Hunting Sword, Germany. Stag horn grip and silver pommel. Silvered (German) crossbar ending in dog's head finials and a turned-down shell guard....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Sharps Breech Loading 4-shot Pepperbox384 - Sharps Breech Loading 4-shot Pepperbox
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Sharps Breech Loading 4-shot Pepperbox. The left side of the brass frame is marked "C. Sharps Patent 1859". The right side is marked "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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U.S. S&F officer's sword. M1860 retailed by M.C. Lilley385 - U.S. S&F officer's sword. M1860 retailed by M.C. Lilley
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
U.S. S&F officer's sword. M1860 retailed by M.C. Lilley & Co Columbus Ohio. A fine officer's sword with gilt brass eagle pommel, bra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Very Unusual Adams Percussion Revolver386 - Very Unusual Adams Percussion Revolver
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Very Unusual Adams Percussion Revolver. 12 ½ " round barrel is 42 caliber and has a decent bore that will clean up quite a bit. The front ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 216.00BP) = 1,416.00
 
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Civil War Artillery Fuze Box387 - Civil War Artillery Fuze Box
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Civil War Artillery Fuze Box. Black leather is in need of a good cleaning. The front flap has a large "US" embossed in an oval and an oval...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 58.50BP) = 383.50
 
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Prussian Infantry Sword, German circa 1880388 - Prussian Infantry Sword, German circa 1880
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Prussian Infantry Sword, German circa 1880. Gilt brass capstan tang button; heavily incised pommel; silver grip wrappings; sword knot. D-shaped gilt b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 49.50BP) = 324.50
 
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Derringer pocket pistol. 41 caliber389 - Derringer pocket pistol. 41 caliber
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Derringer pocket pistol. 41 caliber. Derringer pocket pistol. 41 caliber 3" barrel is lightly engraved at the breech end and is marked "De...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 90.00BP) = 590.00
 
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Cavalry Trooper Sword, England, 1908390 - Cavalry Trooper Sword, England, 1908
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Cavalry Trooper Sword, England, 1908. Heavy bell shaped guard with tang screw. Diced light brown composition handle with thumb groove and stop. Single
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Steyr model 1895 carbine391 - Steyr model 1895 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 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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U.S. Army Presentation Sword392 - U.S. Army Presentation Sword
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U.S. Army Presentation Sword. M1902 with a M1872 Cavalry Officer's silvered and gilt with black horn grip. The single-edged blade is inscribed, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Allen & Wheelock Single Shot Percussion Pistol393 - Allen & Wheelock Single Shot Percussion Pistol
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Allen & Wheelock Single Shot Percussion Pistol. 3" half round, half octagon barrel is about 40 caliber (unusual). Metal surfaces are a clea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 275.00
Sold to truckship1.. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Fraternal P/M IOOF Sword394 - Fraternal P/M IOOF Sword
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Fraternal P/M IOOF Sword. Gilt brass crowned globe pommel; black leather grip with single gilt wire wrap with sword knot. S-shaped gilt brass counter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Early Confederate Canteen395 - Early Confederate Canteen
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Early Confederate Canteen. Wood canteen is about 8" across and 2 5/8" high and is nailed together at the top and bottom of the sides. Ther...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (575.00 + 103.50BP) = 678.50
 
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Very Heavy Small Mortar396 - Very Heavy Small Mortar
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Very Heavy Small Mortar. The 8 3/4 " tube has a 2 ¼" bore that has surface rust. The overall length is 14 ½", the width is ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 108.00BP) = 708.00
 
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Bavarian Artillery Officer's Sword, Germany circa 1900397 - Bavarian Artillery Officer's Sword, Germany circa 1900
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Bavarian Artillery Officer's Sword, Germany circa 1900. Brass birds head pommel. Black grip with brass wire wrapping. Brass D-shape guard with 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Remington new model navy revolver conversion398 - Remington new model navy revolver conversion
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Remington new model navy revolver conversion to 38 rimfire. 7 3/8" octogon barrel has a very good bore and is marked "Patented Sept. 14, 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,750.00 + 495.00BP) = 3,245.00
 
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Lot of Two German Swords399 - Lot of Two German Swords
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Lot of Two German Swords. One is a WWII Army pattern sabel, unmarked with a nickle bird's head pommel, black wire wrapped handle and D-shaped gu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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U.S. Model 1917 Eddystone Rifle400 - U.S. Model 1917 Eddystone 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 : 450.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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US Cavalry Saber, model year 1840401 - US Cavalry Saber, model year 1840
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
US Cavalry Saber, model year 1840. Gray unmarked blade with rust and scratches. Grip has crack and most of leather missing and wire broken. Scabbard p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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