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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Unique Antique Umbrella Revolver3350 - Unique Antique Umbrella Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Unique Antique Umbrella Revolver When fully assembled, the item appears to be a conventional modern folding umbrella, 35 1/2 inches overall, with a b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Custom Engraved Colt Number Three Single Shot Derringer with C U Gambler's Kit3351 - Custom Engraved Colt Number Three Single Shot Derringer with C U Gambler's Kit
Rock Island Auction Company
Custom Engraved Colt Number Three Single Shot Derringer with C U Gambler's Kit The custom engraved Colt number three Derringer with "-COLT...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Cased Factory Engraved English Tipping & Lawden/Sharps Patent Four-Shot Pepperbox Pistol3352 - Cased Factory Engraved English Tipping & Lawden/Sharps Patent Four-Shot Pepperbox Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Cased Factory Engraved English Tipping & Lawden/Sharps Patent Four-Shot Pepperbox Pistol This is a nice example of a cased engraved Sharps Pate...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Cased Unmarked Engraved European Palm Pistol3353 - Cased Unmarked Engraved European Palm Pistol
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Cased Unmarked Engraved European Palm Pistol Consignor notes indicate this is a French Rauchouse squeeze pistol. Upon extensive research, writer foun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Engraved Gaulois Number 2 Palm Pistol with Presentation Case3354 - Engraved Gaulois Number 2 Palm Pistol with Presentation Case
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Engraved Gaulois Number 2 Palm Pistol with Presentation Case The top of the barrel is marked "GAULOIS", with the crossed cannons, and arr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Small "Le Petit Gardian" Marked Pinfire Ring Pistol with Case3355 - Small "Le Petit Gardian" Marked Pinfire Ring Pistol with Case
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Small "Le Petit Gardian" Marked Pinfire Ring Pistol with Case Produced by an unknown maker, this is a 5-shot manually rotated pinfire pep...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Type II Remington Over/Under Deringer with Pearl Grips and S.D. Myres El Paso Marked Holster3356 - Type II Remington Over/Under Deringer with Pearl Grips and S.D. Myres El Paso Marked Holster
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Type II Remington Over/Under Deringer with Pearl Grips and S.D. Myres El Paso Marked Holster Manufactured circa 1888 to 1911. Marked "REMINGTO...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Unwin & Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol3357 - Unwin & Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol
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Unwin & Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol German silver barrel, marked with a pair of crossed scepter proofs on the upper left flat. Fitted with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Scarce Remington Rider Magazine Pistol3358 - Scarce Remington Rider Magazine Pistol
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Scarce Remington Rider Magazine Pistol Manufactured from 1871 to 1888, with a total production of approximately 10,000. The Rider pistol was a Joseph
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Scarce Little All Right Firearms Company Palm Pistol3359 - Scarce Little All Right Firearms Company Palm Pistol
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Scarce Little All Right Firearms Company Palm Pistol One of the oddest of palm squeezers, the "Little All Right Palm" or "Squeezer&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol3360 - Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol
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Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol Single bead sight, with "GAULOIS" and the Manufacture Francaise proof on the barrel, "CAL./8m/m" over...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Cased Matching Pair of Engraved Woodward's Patent Over/Under Swivel Barrel Pistols -A) Engraved Wood3361 - Cased Matching Pair of Engraved Woodward's Patent Over/Under Swivel Barrel Pistols -A) Engraved Wood
Rock Island Auction Company
Cased Matching Pair of Engraved Woodward's Patent Over/Under Swivel Barrel Pistols -A) Engraved Woodward's Patent Over/Under Pistol Cased ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Pair of Gold Inlaid Unmarked European Dueling Pistols with Accessories -A) Unmarked French Dueling P3362 - Pair of Gold Inlaid Unmarked European Dueling Pistols with Accessories -A) Unmarked French Dueling P
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Pair of Gold Inlaid Unmarked European Dueling Pistols with Accessories -A) Unmarked French Dueling Pistol Pair of Gold Inlaid Unmarked European Duel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to ftulleners for (3,000.00 + 615.00BP) = 3,615.00
 
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Matching Pair of Exhibition Engraved and Gold Inlaid Lidlich Poznaniu Marked Percussion Target Pisto3363 - Matching Pair of Exhibition Engraved and Gold Inlaid Lidlich Poznaniu Marked Percussion Target Pisto
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Matching Pair of Exhibition Engraved and Gold Inlaid Lidlich Poznaniu Marked Percussion Target Pistols with Relief Carved Stocks -A) Engraved and Gold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Cased Silver Engraved British Percussion Pepperbox3364 - Cased Silver Engraved British Percussion Pepperbox
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Cased Silver Engraved British Percussion Pepperbox The pistol has a floral scroll engraved German silver frame and a floral scroll engraved iron trig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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British Sea Service Flintlock Pistol3365 - British Sea Service Flintlock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
British Sea Service Flintlock Pistol Manufactured circa 1805. The lock is marked "crown/>" followed by a large "crown/GR" ah...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Unmarked Flintlock Pistol3366 - Unmarked Flintlock Pistol
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Unmarked Flintlock Pistol There are no makers marks. The lock, barrel tang and brass trigger guard are lightly engraved and the trigger guard has a p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Belgian Made Single Shot Percussion Martial Pistol3367 - Belgian Made Single Shot Percussion Martial Pistol
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Belgian Made Single Shot Percussion Martial Pistol Produced without sights, with the "E/LG/*" Liege proof on the left side of the barrel,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Unmarked American Percussion Cutlass Style Pistol3368 - Unmarked American Percussion Cutlass Style Pistol
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Unmarked American Percussion Cutlass Style Pistol The Cutlass pistol is without visible maker markings, but the number "874" is stamped n...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Engraved Lancaster Double Barrel Percussion Howdah Pistol3369 - Engraved Lancaster Double Barrel Percussion Howdah Pistol
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Engraved Lancaster Double Barrel Percussion Howdah Pistol Manufactured circa 1845. The locks, hammers, barrel tang and trigger guard are engraved wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Rare Relief Engraved A. Escherich Double Barrel Percussion Pistol3370 - Rare Relief Engraved A. Escherich Double Barrel Percussion Pistol
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Rare Relief Engraved A. Escherich Double Barrel Percussion Pistol Manufactured circa 1855. The top of the rib is engraved "A Escherich Balto&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Anton Sebert Gold Inlaid Gilt Brass Mounted Flintlock Pistol3371 - Anton Sebert Gold Inlaid Gilt Brass Mounted Flintlock Pistol
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Anton Sebert Gold Inlaid Gilt Brass Mounted Flintlock Pistol Manufactured circa 1750. This attractive flintlock pistol light floral engraving on top
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Pair of Large Engraved European Percussion Pistols -A) I.L.P.W.K. Marked Percussion Pistol3372 - Pair of Large Engraved European Percussion Pistols -A) I.L.P.W.K. Marked Percussion Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Pair of Large Engraved European Percussion Pistols -A) I.L.P.W.K. Marked Percussion Pistol Pair of Large Engraved European Percussion Pistols -A) I.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Large Unmarked Elgin "Cutlass" Style Percussion Knife Pistol3373 - Large Unmarked Elgin "Cutlass" Style Percussion Knife Pistol
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Large Unmarked Elgin "Cutlass" Style Percussion Knife Pistol Measuring 18 inches in overall length, with a 13 3/8 inch (measured from fon...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Engraved Gold Inlaid Silver Mounted French Flintlock Pistol3374 - Engraved Gold Inlaid Silver Mounted French Flintlock Pistol
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Engraved Gold Inlaid Silver Mounted French Flintlock Pistol Manufactured in 1724. The barrel tang, breech end of the barrel and around the front sigh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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London Sharpe Percussion Conversion Pistol3375 - London Sharpe Percussion Conversion Pistol
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London Sharpe Percussion Conversion Pistol Manufactured without sights, with "LONDON" on the top barrel flat, three proof stamps on the u...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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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) = 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) = 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) = 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
Rock Island Auction Company
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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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
Rock Island Auction Company
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) = 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) = 2,750.00
 
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Composite Suit of Armor in the Maximillian Style3385 - Composite Suit of Armor in the Maximillian Style
Rock Island Auction Company
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) = 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) = 19,000.00
 
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16th Century Style Venetian Schiavona Broadsword3387 - 16th Century Style Venetian Schiavona Broadsword
Rock Island Auction Company
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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 6,000.00
 
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Italian Flintlock Pistol3391 - Italian Flintlock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 3,000.00
 
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