May Premiere Auction

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The Rock Island Auction Company's 2014 May Premiere Firearms Auction Will
Attract the Top Collectors of Numerous Genres.
It takes a lot to capture the interest of the top firearms collectors in the world. They've been around the hobby for years and have seen a lot, so when something grabs their eye, you know it has to be special. RIAC's May 2014 Premiere Firearms Auction has the piqued the curiosity of collectors seeking nothing but the best in not just one, but several popular and historic categories.
Buyer's Premium is 20.5% by credit card, reduced to 18% if payment is made by cash, check or wire transfer. Contact Rock Island Auction Company to complete your registration with the auction house.
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Two Derringer Style Percussion Pocket Pistols -A) Slotter & Company "Deringer" Pistol3376 - Two Derringer Style Percussion Pocket Pistols -A) Slotter & Company "Deringer" Pistol
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Two Derringer Style Percussion Pocket Pistols -A) Slotter & Company "Deringer" Pistol Two Derringer Style Percussion Pocket Pistols ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Two Deringer Style Percussion Pocket Pistols -A) Deringer-Marked Pistol3377 - Two Deringer Style Percussion Pocket Pistols -A) Deringer-Marked Pistol
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Two Deringer Style Percussion Pocket Pistols -A) Deringer-Marked Pistol Two Deringer Style Percussion Pocket Pistols -A) Deringer-Marked Pistol Germ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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Unique and Scarce European 20 Shot Superposed Pinfire Revolver3378 - Unique and Scarce European 20 Shot Superposed Pinfire Revolver
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Unique and Scarce European 20 Shot Superposed Pinfire Revolver This unique pinfire revolver features superposed barrels and a 20 round cylinder with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Excellent and Unique "Long Grip" D.D. Oury Double Action Revolver with Parisian Retailer Markings3379 - Excellent and Unique "Long Grip" D.D. Oury Double Action Revolver with Parisian Retailer Markings
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Excellent and Unique "Long Grip" D.D. Oury Double Action Revolver with Parisian Retailer Markings Fitted with blade front and notch rear ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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William Tranter "Two Trigger" Double Action Percussion Revolver3380 - William Tranter "Two Trigger" Double Action Percussion Revolver
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William Tranter "Two Trigger" Double Action Percussion Revolver Raised bead front and notch rear sights, with "W TRANTER'S/PATEN...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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Engraved Richardson British Bar Hammer Revolver3381 - Engraved Richardson British Bar Hammer Revolver
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Engraved Richardson British Bar Hammer Revolver The top barrel flat is marked "G.L.RICHARDSON, 36 LORD ST, LIVERPOOL". The frame, back st...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Massachusetts Arms Adams Patent Double Action Revolvers with Custom Case -A) 3382 - Collector's Lot of Two Massachusetts Arms Adams Patent Double Action Revolvers with Custom Case -A)
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Collector's Lot of Two Massachusetts Arms Adams Patent Double Action Revolvers with Custom Case -A) Massachusetts Arms Adams Navy Revolver Col...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Fine and Attractive Relief Chiseled Fievez Marked Flintlock Pistol3383 - Fine and Attractive Relief Chiseled Fievez Marked Flintlock Pistol
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Fine and Attractive Relief Chiseled Fievez Marked Flintlock Pistol This attractive flintlock pistol features a 12 inch octagon barrel with an engrave
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Pair of Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Brass Mounted European Flintlock Pistols -A) Engraved Gold a3384 - Pair of Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Brass Mounted European Flintlock Pistols -A) Engraved Gold a
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Pair of Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Brass Mounted European Flintlock Pistols -A) Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid European Flintlock Pistol Pair
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
 
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Composite Suit of Armor in the Maximillian Style3385 - Composite Suit of Armor in the Maximillian Style
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Composite Suit of Armor in the Maximillian Style The tri-comb fluted 19th century close helmet has spring loaded button latches for the bevor and for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 32,500.00
 
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Attractive European Wheelock Sporting Gun with Extensive Bone and Pearl Inlays3386 - Attractive European Wheelock Sporting Gun with Extensive Bone and Pearl Inlays
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Attractive European Wheelock Sporting Gun with Extensive Bone and Pearl Inlays Fixed blade and notch sights on the swamped barrel, which is engraved
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 11,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,000.00
 
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16th Century Style Venetian Schiavona Broadsword3387 - 16th Century Style Venetian Schiavona Broadsword
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16th Century Style Venetian Schiavona Broadsword Produced in the 1700s using a German-made blade, the Schiavona was first associated with the Easte
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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European Bearded Axe3388 - European Bearded Axe
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European Bearded Axe From the 18th century, this broad axe was for timber framing. Measuring 41 3/4 inches overall, with a 6 inch edge on a 5 3/4 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Composite Suit of Armor in the 16th Century Northern Italy Pisan Style3389 - Composite Suit of Armor in the 16th Century Northern Italy Pisan Style
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Composite Suit of Armor in the 16th Century Northern Italy Pisan Style This example has bands of etched decoration on the helmet, breastplate, back p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 37,500.00
 
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Engraved Lazarino Cominazzo Marked Miquelet Blunderbuss Style Carbine3390 - Engraved Lazarino Cominazzo Marked Miquelet Blunderbuss Style Carbine
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Engraved Lazarino Cominazzo Marked Miquelet Blunderbuss Style Carbine The top of the barrel at the breech is marked "*LAZARINO * COMINAZZO*&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Italian Flintlock Pistol3391 - Italian Flintlock Pistol
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Italian Flintlock Pistol The top of the barrel is marked "GABRIEL CHINELLI" and the lock plate is marked "GIAC FRAMBI." The pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two European Swords3392 - Collector's Lot of Two European Swords
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Collector's Lot of Two European Swords 1) 19th century European longsword, 44 inches overall with a 36 inch double edged triple fuller blade. T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Highly Decorative Pair of Unmarked Engraved Gold Inlaid European Holster Flintlock Pistols with Reli3393 - Highly Decorative Pair of Unmarked Engraved Gold Inlaid European Holster Flintlock Pistols with Reli
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Highly Decorative Pair of Unmarked Engraved Gold Inlaid European Holster Flintlock Pistols with Relief Carved Stocks -A) Unmarked Engraved Flintlock H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Pair of European Flintlock Gold Inlaid Dueling Pistols -A) European Flintlock Dueling Pistol3394 - Pair of European Flintlock Gold Inlaid Dueling Pistols -A) European Flintlock Dueling Pistol
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Pair of European Flintlock Gold Inlaid Dueling Pistols -A) European Flintlock Dueling Pistol Pair of European Flintlock Gold Inlaid Dueling Pistols
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Suit of Armor in the 15th Century Gothic Style3395 - Suit of Armor in the 15th Century Gothic Style
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Suit of Armor in the 15th Century Gothic Style The skull of the sallet helmet is composed of 2-pieces riveted and brazed together. The visor is compo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Engraved All Metal Segallas London Swivel Quad Barrel Flintlock Pistol3396 - Engraved All Metal Segallas London Swivel Quad Barrel Flintlock Pistol
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Engraved All Metal Segallas London Swivel Quad Barrel Flintlock Pistol This all metal flintlock pistol circa 1760s-1780s has a unique four barrel clu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Germanic Jousting Helm in the Style of the 15th Century3397 - Germanic Jousting Helm in the Style of the 15th Century
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Germanic Jousting Helm in the Style of the 15th Century This helm is composed of four main pieces which are very large with only a narrow slit across
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Two European Style Swords3398 - Two European Style Swords
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Two European Style Swords 1) Broadsword, 46 3/4 inches overall with a 40 3/4 inch single fuller blade, marked "INRI" (the Latin acronym f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Two Decorated Daggers with Sheaths3399 - Two Decorated Daggers with Sheaths
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Two Decorated Daggers with Sheaths 1) Frederico Pichinio-marked dagger, 18 inches overall with a 18th century 13 inch double edged blade, the lower h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Two European Zweihander Style Swords3400 - Two European Zweihander Style Swords
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Two European Zweihander Style Swords 1) 15th/16th Century Style Zweihander, 65 inches overall with a 50 1/2 inch double edged triple fuller blade, ou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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European Style Heavy Crossbow with Display Stand3401 - European Style Heavy Crossbow with Display Stand
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European Style Heavy Crossbow with Display Stand Likely French or Belgian, this early 19th century target shooting crossbow is constructed from steel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Jousting Helm with Stand3402 - Jousting Helm with Stand
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Jousting Helm with Stand This example appears to be from the mid 19th century in the style of the early 16th century. These "frog mouth" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Suit of Armor for Man and Horse in the Style of the 16th Century3403 - Suit of Armor for Man and Horse in the Style of the 16th Century
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Suit of Armor for Man and Horse in the Style of the 16th Century This example appears to be a completely homogenous contemporary suit of armor. The h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
 
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Tower Marked Flintlock Belt Pistol3404 - Tower Marked Flintlock Belt Pistol
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Tower Marked Flintlock Belt Pistol This is an example of a British Military Flintlock Pistol, most likely of Sea Service pattern. The lock plate is m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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Large Brander & Potts London Flintlock Pistol3405 - Large Brander & Potts London Flintlock Pistol
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Large Brander & Potts London Flintlock Pistol The cocking piece and lock plate feature a floral engraving and the lock plate is marked "BR...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
 
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J.C. Miquet Liege Marked Brass Barrel Blunderbuss3406 - J.C. Miquet Liege Marked Brass Barrel Blunderbuss
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J.C. Miquet Liege Marked Brass Barrel Blunderbuss The lock plate is marked "J.C. Miquet/Liege" ahead of the cocking piece. The upper left...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
 
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W. Turvey Flintlock Queen Anne Pistol with Silver Furniture3407 - W. Turvey Flintlock Queen Anne Pistol with Silver Furniture
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W. Turvey Flintlock Queen Anne Pistol with Silver Furniture The cannon barrel is marked "W. TURVEY". The barrel tang features a scroll en...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Clark English Flintlock Pistol3408 - Clark English Flintlock Pistol
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Clark English Flintlock Pistol The top of the barrel is marked "CLARK HOLBORN LONDON CAPT DAVISON" and the lock is marked "CLARK&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Two Unmarked Flintlock Pistols -A) Double Barreled Flintlock Pistol3409 - Two Unmarked Flintlock Pistols -A) Double Barreled Flintlock Pistol
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Two Unmarked Flintlock Pistols -A) Double Barreled Flintlock Pistol Two Unmarked Flintlock Pistols -A) Double Barreled Flintlock Pistol Produced wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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T.G. MARR Signed Smoothbore Flintlock Carbine with Jaeger-Style Full Stock3410 - T.G. MARR Signed Smoothbore Flintlock Carbine with Jaeger-Style Full Stock
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T.G. MARR Signed Smoothbore Flintlock Carbine with Jaeger-Style Full Stock Fitted with a blade front sight, with a pair of fleur-de-lis proof stamps
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Embossed Suit of Parade Armor with Halberd3411 - Embossed Suit of Parade Armor with Halberd
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Embossed Suit of Parade Armor with Halberd An armors copy of an example of a parade suit that has extensive floral scroll and Fleur-de-Lis embossed d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 22,500.00
 
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18th Century Spanish Bilbao Rapier with Chiseled Decoration3412 - 18th Century Spanish Bilbao Rapier with Chiseled Decoration
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18th Century Spanish Bilbao Rapier with Chiseled Decoration Measuring 39 1/2 inches overall, with a 33 3/4 inch single fuller blade. Faint markings a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
 
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One Ivory Handled Plug Bayonet and One Dagger with Figural Hilt3413 - One Ivory Handled Plug Bayonet and One Dagger with Figural Hilt
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One Ivory Handled Plug Bayonet and One Dagger with Figural Hilt 1) Figural hilt dagger, 16 3/4 inches overall with a 12 1/8 inch double edged spear p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips3414 - Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips
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Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips When open the knife measures 19 1/2 inches long with an unmarked 9 inch spear point blade wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
 
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Two Attractive European Style Swords3415 - Two Attractive European Style Swords
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Two Attractive European Style Swords 1) 16th Century Style Longsword. 48 inches overall, with a 39 inch double edged blade with staggered triple full
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Spanish-Marked Rapier and Parrying Dagger Paired Set3416 - Spanish-Marked Rapier and Parrying Dagger Paired Set
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Spanish-Marked Rapier and Parrying Dagger Paired Set Both weapons bear the marking of Juan de Leizalde of Seville in the fullers, with "ring/I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Decoratively Etched Harness of Armor in the Style of the 16th Century3417 - Decoratively Etched Harness of Armor in the Style of the 16th Century
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Decoratively Etched Harness of Armor in the Style of the 16th Century This suit appears to be completely homogenous. There are bands of floral scroll
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
 
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Unmarked Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss3418 - Unmarked Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss
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Unmarked Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss There are no visible markings on this massive blunderbuss. Brass barrel and iron remaining parts. Grip ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Unique European "RAMEAU" "Monkey Tail" Percussion Breechloading Rifle3419 - Unique European "RAMEAU" "Monkey Tail" Percussion Breechloading Rifle
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Unique European "RAMEAU" "Monkey Tail" Percussion Breechloading Rifle Dovetail mounted blade front sight and an adjustable notc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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17th Century Spanish Rapier3420 - 17th Century Spanish Rapier
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17th Century Spanish Rapier Produced around 1620-1630. 45 inches overall, with a 39 inch lozenge section blade, marked "TOMAS EAIALA" in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Matched Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger3421 - Matched Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger
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Matched Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger Both weapons are fitted with twisted wire grips and floral accented guards and pommels. Each blade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Mortimer London Brass Barrel Flintlock Coach Gun with Snap Bayonet3422 - Mortimer London Brass Barrel Flintlock Coach Gun with Snap Bayonet
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Mortimer London Brass Barrel Flintlock Coach Gun with Snap Bayonet The top of the brass smooth bore barrel is marked "HW MORTIMER LONDON GUN M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Unique J. Harding London Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol Muzzle Marked "For His Majesty's Mail Coaches3423 - Unique J. Harding London Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol Muzzle Marked "For His Majesty's Mail Coaches
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Unique J. Harding London Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol Muzzle Marked "For His Majesty's Mail Coaches" The lock plate is marked &quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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H. Crisp Marked Flintlock Pistol3424 - H. Crisp Marked Flintlock Pistol
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H. Crisp Marked Flintlock Pistol The cocking piece and lock plate have a floral scroll engraving and the lock plate is marked "H. CRISP" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
 
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Hodgson & Thompson Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol3425 - Hodgson & Thompson Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol
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Hodgson & Thompson Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol The lock plate is script marked "Hodgson/&/Thompson" ahead of the hammer. The sm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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