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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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3452Scarce Japanese Naginata with Signed BladeRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
3453Japanese Armor Set with CaseRock Island Auction Company
Japanese Armor Set with Case
Constructed chiefly from lacquered metal plates, the armored components of this set are chiefly finished in a black lacq
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
3455Silver Inlaid Japanese MatchlockRock Island Auction Company
Silver Inlaid Japanese Matchlock
This 19th century Japanese matchlock has a round flat top barrel featuring an octagon cannon-type muzzle. The barrel
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
3456Japanese MatchlockRock Island Auction Company
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,
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to sultan1 for 843.50
3457Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima MusketRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
3458One Japanese Spear Head and One Tanto, Both SignedRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
3459One Signed Japanese Sword and a Japanese-Style SwordRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
3460One Indo-Persian Axe and One Jambiya DaggerRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
3462Pair of Silver Accented Japanese Abumi-Style StirrupsRock Island Auction Company
Pair of Silver Accented Japanese Abumi-Style Stirrups
Produced for use with the kura style military saddle, abumi were an important piece of equipmen
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
3463Japanese Style Long Bow with Quiver and ArrowsRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
3464Set of Japanese ArmorRock 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
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
3465Three Dragon Themed PolearmsRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
3466Japanese Matchlock with Display StandRock Island Auction Company
Japanese Matchlock with Display Stand
Measuring 54 inches overall, the lightly swamped octagonal barrel is fitted with a pair of sighting blocks and
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
3467Rare Japanese Percussion Tanto Pistol and a Small KnifeRock Island Auction Company
Rare Japanese Percussion Tanto Pistol and a Small Knife
1) Unmarked tanto pistol, designed to look like a aikuchi-mounted dagger when "holster...
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
3468Signed Tanto Length Japanese Knife with Saya and KogatanaRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
3469Two Japanese Blades One SignedRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
3470Two Signed Japanese SwordsRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
3471Turkish Kiliji Sword with ScabbardRock Island Auction Company
Turkish Kiliji Sword with Scabbard
Attributed as 17th Century Tatar construction, the blade of this sword shows evidence of differential heat treatme
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
3473Gold Inlaid Damascus Persian Dagger with SheathRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
3474Two Southeast Asian Edged WeaponsRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
3475Three Eastern Daggers, Including Damascus Bladed ExamplesRock Island Auction Company
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
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
3492Scarce French Model 1917 Semi-Automatic Rifle with BayonetRock Island Auction Company
Scarce French Model 1917 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet
This is a fine example of an early French Model 1917 semi automatic rifle in 8X50 Lebel ca
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00