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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17th Century Spanish Rapier3420 - 17th Century Spanish Rapier
Rock Island Auction Company
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) = 3,250.00
 
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Matched Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger3421 - Matched Set of European Rapier and Parrying Dagger
Rock Island Auction Company
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) = 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
Rock Island Auction Company
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) = 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
Rock Island Auction Company
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) = 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) = 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) = 3,250.00
 
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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
Rock Island Auction Company
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
Rock Island Auction Company
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
Rock Island Auction Company
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
Rock Island Auction Company
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
Rock Island Auction Company
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
Rock Island Auction Company
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
Rock Island Auction Company
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
Rock Island Auction Company
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
Rock Island Auction Company
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
Rock Island Auction Company
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
Rock Island Auction Company
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
Rock Island Auction Company
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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