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.
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Beckwith London Flintlock Damascus Pistol3426 - Beckwith London Flintlock Damascus Pistol
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Beckwith London Flintlock Damascus Pistol The lock plate has a border engraving, is script marked "Beckwith" and has a sliding safety. Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to sultan1 for (2,750.00 + 563.75BP) = 3,313.75
 
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Suit of Armor in the 15th Century Gothic Style3427 - Suit of Armor in the 15th Century Gothic Style
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Suit of Armor in the 15th Century Gothic Style This contemporary example has a well made barbute style helm. The skull is a 1-piece forging with a ri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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British Parker Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet3428 - British Parker Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet
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British Parker Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet This brass barreled flintlock blunderbuss was manufactured by Parker of Holborn,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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London Marked Flintlock Pistol with Silver Wire Inlaid Grip3429 - London Marked Flintlock Pistol with Silver Wire Inlaid Grip
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London Marked Flintlock Pistol with Silver Wire Inlaid Grip An engraved military/patriotic motif is engraved on the frame sides. The right side of th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Russian Production Silver Furnished Shashka Sword with Sheath3430 - Russian Production Silver Furnished Shashka Sword with Sheath
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Russian Production Silver Furnished Shashka Sword with Sheath Measuring 35 1/2 inches overall, with a 28 3/4 inch long curved double fuller blade, wh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Gold Accented Caucasian Kinjal Dagger with Sheath3431 - Gold Accented Caucasian Kinjal Dagger with Sheath
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Gold Accented Caucasian Kinjal Dagger with Sheath 19th century production dagger measuring 24 inches overall, with an 18 1/2 inch double edged blade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Great Helm in the Style of the 14th Century3432 - Great Helm in the Style of the 14th Century
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Great Helm in the Style of the 14th Century Contemporary great helm in the Sugar Loaf style. The skull is composed of two pieces with a riveted band
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Embossed Suit of Armor in the 16th Century Style3433 - Embossed Suit of Armor in the 16th Century Style
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Embossed Suit of Armor in the 16th Century Style This example appears to be a completely homogenous contemporary suit of armor. The helmet skull is c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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British Tower Marked Flintlock Musket3434 - British Tower Marked Flintlock Musket
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British Tower Marked Flintlock Musket This is an example of an iron mounted musket made by the British for trade. The lock is marked "TOWER/17...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Paired Set of Rapier and Main-Gauche3435 - Paired Set of Rapier and Main-Gauche
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Paired Set of Rapier and Main-Gauche The pair are decorated with matching cross fleury designs on the guards, ball-tipped straight quillion cross gua
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Decorative Silver Plated Parade Style Burgonet and Shield3436 - Decorative Silver Plated Parade Style Burgonet and Shield
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Decorative Silver Plated Parade Style Burgonet and Shield This contemporary German electrotype burgonet is decorated with a scene of topless ladies o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Two Victorian Era European Style Daggers3437 - Two Victorian Era European Style Daggers
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Two Victorian Era European Style Daggers 1) 17th century style dagger, 17 inches overall, with an 11 3/4 inch diamond profile blade with staggered in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Lazarino Marked Flintlock Blunderbuss3438 - Lazarino Marked Flintlock Blunderbuss
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Lazarino Marked Flintlock Blunderbuss Produced with a groove rear sight and no front sight, with "L*LAZARINO" on the top and left side of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Ornately Mounted German Percussion Conversion Pistol with Relief Carved Stock3439 - Ornately Mounted German Percussion Conversion Pistol with Relief Carved Stock
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Ornately Mounted German Percussion Conversion Pistol with Relief Carved Stock The lock is marked "ERNST/FITSCHULKT/OELS" and there is a &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Ornate Silver and Gold Inlaid Flintlock Pistol3440 - Ornate Silver and Gold Inlaid Flintlock Pistol
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Ornate Silver and Gold Inlaid Flintlock Pistol Consignor notes state that this pistol was made circa 1770 and is of possible Russian Tula manufacture
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Matching Pair of Unmarked French Flintlock Pocket Pistols -A) Flintlock Pocket Pistol3441 - Matching Pair of Unmarked French Flintlock Pocket Pistols -A) Flintlock Pocket Pistol
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Matching Pair of Unmarked French Flintlock Pocket Pistols -A) Flintlock Pocket Pistol Matching Pair of Unmarked French Flintlock Pocket Pistols -A)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two English Marked Silver Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Percussion Pistols -A) Bak3442 - Collector's Lot of Two English Marked Silver Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Percussion Pistols -A) Bak
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Collector's Lot of Two English Marked Silver Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Percussion Pistols -A) Baker London Marked Single Shot Percussion Pist...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Composite Crusader Style Suit of Armor3443 - Composite Crusader Style Suit of Armor
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Composite Crusader Style Suit of Armor This example has a contemporary great helm that is composed of 5 pieces riveted together. There is a brass acc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Armet a Rondel Helmet in the Style of the late 15th Century3444 - Armet a Rondel Helmet in the Style of the late 15th Century
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Armet a Rondel Helmet in the Style of the late 15th Century Contemporary armet a rondel helmet with the skull composed of 3 pieces welded together. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Small Sword, Reportedly Recovered from the Vicinity of Old Jerusalem3445 - Small Sword, Reportedly Recovered from the Vicinity of Old Jerusalem
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Small Sword, Reportedly Recovered from the Vicinity of Old Jerusalem Measuring 29 inches overall with a 22 1/4 inch blade, with light engraving and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Gold and Silver Accented Metal Recurve Bow3446 - Gold and Silver Accented Metal Recurve Bow
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Gold and Silver Accented Metal Recurve Bow Measuring 39 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide in a recurve style with a contoured handgrip in the center
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Matched Gold Embellished Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger3447 - Matched Gold Embellished Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger
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Matched Gold Embellished Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger Both weapons in this lot are from the 19th century and are decorated with golden
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Engraved Isaac Hollis & Sons Breech Loading Percussion Target Rifle3448 - Engraved Isaac Hollis & Sons Breech Loading Percussion Target Rifle
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Engraved Isaac Hollis & Sons Breech Loading Percussion Target Rifle Starting in the first half of the 19th century as Hollis Brothers & Com...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to ejamesjpfrog for (2,250.00 + 461.25BP) = 2,711.25
 
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Early Production Purdey 20 Gauge Damascus Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun3449 - Early Production Purdey 20 Gauge Damascus Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun
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Early Production Purdey 20 Gauge Damascus Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun This is an example of an early production Purdey percussion shotgun manufa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Schuler Double Barrel Percussion Combination Gun with Relief Carved Stock3450 - Schuler Double Barrel Percussion Combination Gun with Relief Carved Stock
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Schuler Double Barrel Percussion Combination Gun with Relief Carved Stock Blade front and notch rear sights, with the barrel rib silver inlaid &quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Large Percussion Fowling Pieces -A) Blakemore & Son Large Bore Percussion Fow3451 - Collector's Lot of Two Large Percussion Fowling Pieces -A) Blakemore & Son Large Bore Percussion Fow
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Collector's Lot of Two Large Percussion Fowling Pieces -A) Blakemore & Son Large Bore Percussion Fowling Piece Collector's Lot of Two ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Scarce Japanese Naginata with Signed Blade3452 - Scarce Japanese Naginata with Signed Blade
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Scarce Japanese Naginata with Signed Blade Measuring 84 1/2 inches in overall length, with a 13 1/2 inch blade (25 5/8 inches dismounted) showing a w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Japanese Armor Set with Case3453 - Japanese Armor Set with Case
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Japanese Armor Set with Case Constructed chiefly from lacquered metal plates, the armored components of this set are chiefly finished in a black lacq
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Excellent Signed Japanese Sword with Scabbard Attributed to the Warring States Era3454 - Excellent Signed Japanese Sword with Scabbard Attributed to the Warring States Era
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Excellent Signed Japanese Sword with Scabbard Attributed to the Warring States Era Measuring 35 3/4 inches overall, the 25 inch blade shows a slightl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Silver Inlaid Japanese Matchlock3455 - Silver Inlaid Japanese Matchlock
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Silver Inlaid Japanese Matchlock This 19th century Japanese matchlock has a round flat top barrel featuring an octagon cannon-type muzzle. The barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Japanese Matchlock3456 - Japanese Matchlock
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Japanese Matchlock Measuring 51 inches overall, the barrel is outfitted with a flared cannon muzzle, a pair of sighting blocks, and a number of gold,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to sultan1 for (700.00 + 143.50BP) = 843.50
 
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Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket3457 - Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket
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Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket Measuring 56 1/2 inches overall, the barrel is fitted with a pair of sighting blocks in a shallow top groove, a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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One Japanese Spear Head and One Tanto, Both Signed3458 - One Japanese Spear Head and One Tanto, Both Signed
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One Japanese Spear Head and One Tanto, Both Signed 1) Ryo-shinogi yari pattern spear head, 14 3/8 inches overall with a 4 1/2 inch diamond cross-sect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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One Signed Japanese Sword and a Japanese-Style Sword3459 - One Signed Japanese Sword and a Japanese-Style Sword
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One Signed Japanese Sword and a Japanese-Style Sword 1) Signed shin-gunto pattern sword, 35 1/4 inches overall with a 24 inch long blade, showing a f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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One Indo-Persian Axe and One Jambiya Dagger3460 - One Indo-Persian Axe and One Jambiya Dagger
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One Indo-Persian Axe and One Jambiya Dagger 1) Indo-Persian full-metal hand axe, 22 1/2 inches long with a 3 1/2 inch edge on the 5 1/4 inch long hea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Pair of Japanese Swords in Clan-Themed "Daisho" Mounting with Signed Kogatana3461 - Pair of Japanese Swords in Clan-Themed "Daisho" Mounting with Signed Kogatana
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Pair of Japanese Swords in Clan-Themed "Daisho" Mounting with Signed Kogatana One of the most enduring symbols of the Japanese Samurai, t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Pair of Silver Accented Japanese Abumi-Style Stirrups3462 - Pair of Silver Accented Japanese Abumi-Style Stirrups
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Pair of Silver Accented Japanese Abumi-Style Stirrups Produced for use with the kura style military saddle, abumi were an important piece of equipmen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Japanese Style Long Bow with Quiver and Arrows3463 - Japanese Style Long Bow with Quiver and Arrows
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Japanese Style Long Bow with Quiver and Arrows Measuring 76 1/2 inches long and 1 1/8 inch wide, the bow is of hardwood construction with a black lac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Set of Japanese Armor3464 - Set of Japanese Armor
Rock Island Auction Company
Set of Japanese Armor Consignor notes date the items in this lot to the 17th century, which is consistent with the overall design. The do (chest prot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Three Dragon Themed Polearms3465 - Three Dragon Themed Polearms
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Three Dragon Themed Polearms 1) Unidentified decorative/ceremonial polearm, 70 1/2 inches overall with a 45 1/4 inch darkened hardwood staff topped w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Japanese Matchlock with Display Stand3466 - Japanese Matchlock with Display Stand
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Japanese Matchlock with Display Stand Measuring 54 inches overall, the lightly swamped octagonal barrel is fitted with a pair of sighting blocks and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Rare Japanese Percussion Tanto Pistol and a Small Knife3467 - Rare Japanese Percussion Tanto Pistol and a Small Knife
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Rare Japanese Percussion Tanto Pistol and a Small Knife 1) Unmarked tanto pistol, designed to look like a aikuchi-mounted dagger when "holster...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Signed Tanto Length Japanese Knife with Saya and Kogatana3468 - Signed Tanto Length Japanese Knife with Saya and Kogatana
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Signed Tanto Length Japanese Knife with Saya and Kogatana Measuring 18 1/4 inches overall, with an 11 1/2 inch blade, fitted with a silver habaki wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Two Japanese Blades One Signed3469 - Two Japanese Blades One Signed
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Two Japanese Blades One Signed 1) Wakizashi-length blade, 21 inches overall with a 16 1/2 inch edge, showing a wavy hamon. No signature present on th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Two Signed Japanese Swords3470 - Two Signed Japanese Swords
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Two Signed Japanese Swords 1) Signed shin-gunto pattern sword, 37 1/2 inches overall with a 26 inch long blade, showing a straight hamon and a silver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Turkish Kiliji Sword with Scabbard3471 - Turkish Kiliji Sword with Scabbard
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Turkish Kiliji Sword with Scabbard Attributed as 17th Century Tatar construction, the blade of this sword shows evidence of differential heat treatme
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Persian Style Gold Embellished Hand Axe and a Shell Powder Flask3472 - Persian Style Gold Embellished Hand Axe and a Shell Powder Flask
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Persian Style Gold Embellished Hand Axe and a Shell Powder Flask 1) Full Metal Hand Axe, attributed as 18th century Persian construction, 23 inches l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Gold Inlaid Damascus Persian Dagger with Sheath3473 - Gold Inlaid Damascus Persian Dagger with Sheath
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Gold Inlaid Damascus Persian Dagger with Sheath Attributed as 17th century production. 13 1/2 inches overall, with an 8 1/4 inch blade decorated with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Two Southeast Asian Edged Weapons3474 - Two Southeast Asian Edged Weapons
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Two Southeast Asian Edged Weapons 1) Philippine kampilan-pattern bolo, 25 3/4 inches overall with a straight edged 19 3/4 inch blade, cast brass guar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Three Eastern Daggers, Including Damascus Bladed Examples3475 - Three Eastern Daggers, Including Damascus Bladed Examples
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Three Eastern Daggers, Including Damascus Bladed Examples 1) Jambiya dagger, 13 1/4 inches overall with an 8 1/2 inch curved blade with a reinforced
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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