May Premiere Auction

Auction Details

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.
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Two European Zweihander Style Swords3400 - Two European Zweihander Style Swords
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
European Style Heavy Crossbow with Display Stand3401 - European Style Heavy Crossbow with Display Stand
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Jousting Helm with Stand3402 - Jousting Helm with Stand
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
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
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Tower Marked Flintlock Belt Pistol3404 - Tower Marked Flintlock Belt Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Large Brander & Potts London Flintlock Pistol3405 - Large Brander & Potts London Flintlock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
J.C. Miquet Liege Marked Brass Barrel Blunderbuss3406 - J.C. Miquet Liege Marked Brass Barrel Blunderbuss
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
W. Turvey Flintlock Queen Anne Pistol with Silver Furniture3407 - W. Turvey Flintlock Queen Anne Pistol with Silver Furniture
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Clark English Flintlock Pistol3408 - Clark English Flintlock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Unmarked Flintlock Pistols -A) Double Barreled Flintlock Pistol3409 - Two Unmarked Flintlock Pistols -A) Double Barreled Flintlock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
T.G. MARR Signed Smoothbore Flintlock Carbine with Jaeger-Style Full Stock3410 - T.G. MARR Signed Smoothbore Flintlock Carbine with Jaeger-Style Full Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Embossed Suit of Parade Armor with Halberd3411 - Embossed Suit of Parade Armor with Halberd
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
18th Century Spanish Bilbao Rapier with Chiseled Decoration3412 - 18th Century Spanish Bilbao Rapier with Chiseled Decoration
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
One Ivory Handled Plug Bayonet and One Dagger with Figural Hilt3413 - One Ivory Handled Plug Bayonet and One Dagger with Figural Hilt
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips3414 - Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Attractive European Style Swords3415 - Two Attractive European Style Swords
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Spanish-Marked Rapier and Parrying Dagger Paired Set3416 - Spanish-Marked Rapier and Parrying Dagger Paired Set
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Decoratively Etched Harness of Armor in the Style of the 16th Century3417 - Decoratively Etched Harness of Armor in the Style of the 16th Century
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Unmarked Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss3418 - Unmarked Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Unique European "RAMEAU" "Monkey Tail" Percussion Breechloading Rifle3419 - Unique European "RAMEAU" "Monkey Tail" Percussion Breechloading Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
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
 
Details...Bookmark