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Rock Island Auction Company is proud to continue the 2012 auction season with our September Premier Sale, a superb assembly of arms featuring the 3rd installment of the William Ashby Collection, the noted Gateway Collection which includes a number of ultra-rare Colts, and an assortment of rare and high condition Civil War arms.
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Two Colt Double Action Revolvers302 - Two Colt Double Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1200 A) Introduced in 1995 with a blade front and notch rear sights, shrouded ejector rod, smooth trigger, and bobbed hammer. Wrap
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Master Engraved Colt 2nd Model Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol303 - Master Engraved Colt 2nd Model Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufactured in 1951 and in 1980 master engraved by Ken Hurst of Lynchburg, Va. The pistol features almost full coverage of
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistols304 - Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistols
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Estimate: $1300 - 1900 A) Manufactured in 1969. With unnumbered Colt 2-piece "wood grain" box. BBL: 4 1/2 inch slab side Stock: ...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two High Standard Pistols305 - Collector's Lot of Two High Standard Pistols
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250 A) Manufactured circa 1942 with an adjustable rear sight, grooved trigger and checkered walnut grips. Later on the barrel ha
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistols306 - Collector's Lot of Two Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistols
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Estimate: $1200 - 1800 A) Manufactured in 1962. With box numbered to gun. BBL: 6 inch slab sided Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish: blue Grips:
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Two Colt Semi-Automatic .22 Caliber Pistols307 - Two Colt Semi-Automatic .22 Caliber Pistols
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Estimate: $1200 - 1800 A) Manufactured in 1955. With two extra sets of grips and a 2 typed sheets with "C-E-R-T-I-F-I-C-A-T-E/5 April 1956/T...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Excellent 12th or The Prince of Wales's Royal Lancers Officer's Czapka with Additional Lance Cap Pla308 - Excellent 12th or The Prince of Wales's Royal Lancers Officer's Czapka with Additional Lance Cap Pla
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Estimate: $7500 - 14000 This is a Victorian era officer's cap of the 12th or The Prince of Wales's Royal Lancers. The skull and peak are ...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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11th Hussars Officer's Letter Box and Pouch309 - 11th Hussars Officer's Letter Box and Pouch
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Estimate: $1100 - 2250 1) This is an officer's letter box of the 11th Hussars. Composed of black leather covered wood with a gilt Victorian c...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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11th or Prince Albert's Own Hussars Officer's Dress Sabretache310 - 11th or Prince Albert's Own Hussars Officer's Dress Sabretache
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Estimate: $1100 - 1800 This is an officer's dress sabretache for Prince Albert's Own Hussars. The body is composed of dark red leather wi...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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4th (The Queen's Own) Hussars Officer's Dress Sabretache311 - 4th (The Queen's Own) Hussars Officer's Dress Sabretache
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Estimate: $1500 - 2750 This is an officer's dress sabretache for the 4th Hussars. The body is composed of maroon leather with red melton clot...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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15th Kings Hussars Sword with Sheath and Leather Sword Knot312 - 15th Kings Hussars Sword with Sheath and Leather Sword Knot
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Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Established as a light dragoon regiment in 1759 and redesignated Hussars in 1807, the 15th Kings engaged in mounted cavalry
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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West Riding Regiment Officer's Forage Cap313 - West Riding Regiment Officer's Forage Cap
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1900 - 3750 This is a Victorian era officer's 1880 pattern forage cap for The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment. The...
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Rare British Transport Medal with Two Clasps314 - Rare British Transport Medal with Two Clasps
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Estimate: $1500 - 2000 This is one of the 178 British Transport Medals awarded to recipients with both South Africa 1899-1902 and China 1900 clasps
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two British Lancers Service Sabretaches315 - Collector's Lot of Two British Lancers Service Sabretaches
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Estimate: $1100 - 2000 1) This is an officer's undress sabretache of the 21st Lancers. The body is composed of black leather with the interio...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Royal Naval Uniform, Bicorn, Epaulettes and Belt with Two Storage Tins Attributed to B. R. H. Ward316 - Royal Naval Uniform, Bicorn, Epaulettes and Belt with Two Storage Tins Attributed to B. R. H. Ward
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1600 This is an early 20th Century Royal Navy Lieutenant uniform attributed to B. R. H. Ward. The Gieves tailcoat is composed of h
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Naval Medals317 - Collector's Lot of British Naval Medals
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Estimate: $900 - 1300 1) 1882 dated Egypt Medal (1882-89) awarded to J.H. Dangerfield, Painter 1st Class H.M.S. Penelope with Alexandria 11th July
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Royal Artillery Officer's Home Service Helmet318 - Royal Artillery Officer's Home Service Helmet
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Estimate: $4250 - 7500 This is an Officer's blue cloth Home Service pattern helmet of the Royal Artillery. The 4 panel body is composed of co...
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Estimate : 4,250.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Royal Artillery Officer's Dress Sabretache with Leather Cover319 - Royal Artillery Officer's Dress Sabretache with Leather Cover
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Estimate: $1500 - 2500 This is an officer's dress sabretache of the Royal Artillery. The body is composed of black leather with a black cloth...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Medals320 - Collector's Lot of British Medals
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Estimate: $1200 - 1800 1) Punjab Medal awarded to Corporal T. Paine, 24th Regiment of Foot with Chilianwala and Goojerat clasps. Comes with copies
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Medals321 - Collector's Lot of British Medals
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Estimate: $1300 - 1900 1) Second China War awarded to Henry Ellis, 1st Dragoon Guards with Pekin 1860 and Taku Forts clasps. 2) Silver Tibet Medal
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British India Medals322 - Collector's Lot of British India Medals
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Estimate: $1000 - 1500 1) India General Service Medal 1908 to 1935 awarded to Gnr. C. Ford, Royal Artillery with a North West Frontier 1930-31 clas
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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S.J.Pillin Maker Marked Royal Artillery Sword323 - S.J.Pillin Maker Marked Royal Artillery Sword
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Measuring 40 1/2 inches in overall length, with a 34 1/2 inch single fuller straight blade, serialized "100186" ...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Superb Wilkinson Sword/U.S. Historical Society Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Sword with Case and324 - Superb Wilkinson Sword/U.S. Historical Society Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Sword with Case and
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Estimate: $4500 - 6500 Produced by Wilkinson Sword Company, with the U.S. Historical Society as their American representatives, this sword is numbe
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Barrett Family Archive325 - Barrett Family Archive
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Estimate: $1000 - 1500 1) Framed Field Marshal Sir Arthur Arnold Barrett's invitation to the Coronation of King Edward VII. The Coronation oc...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Jubilee and Coronation Medals326 - Collector's Lot of British Jubilee and Coronation Medals
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Estimate: $1100 - 1600 1) Silver Jubilee Medal 1897 presented to mayors and provosts. 2) Silver Coronation Medal 1902 presented to mayors and provo
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Jubilee and Coronation Medals327 - Collector's Lot of British Jubilee and Coronation Medals
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Estimate: $900 - 1300 1) Silver Coronation Medal 1902. 2) Silver Coronation Medal 1911. 3) Silver Coronation Medal 1937. 4) Golden Queen Victoria J
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Early 3rd or Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guard Officer's Helmet328 - Early 3rd or Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guard Officer's Helmet
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Estimate: $9500 - 16000 This is a William IV era Officer's helmet of the 3rd or Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guard. The skull and peaks are ...
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Medals329 - Collector's Lot of British Medals
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Estimate: $1500 - 2000 1) Afghanistan Medal awarded to Pte. J. Spight, 2nd Battalion 9th Foot with Kabul clasp. 2) India Medal (1895-1902) awarded
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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12th Prince of Wales Royal Lancers Officer's Lance Czapka with Additional Lance Cap Plate330 - 12th Prince of Wales Royal Lancers Officer's Lance Czapka with Additional Lance Cap Plate
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 13000 This is a rare Victorian era Officer's lance cap circa 1888. The skull and peak are black patent leather. The cap wai...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of 4 British South Africa War Medals331 - Collector's Lot of 4 British South Africa War Medals
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Estimate: $1200 - 1800 1) Silver Cape of Good Hope General Service medal with Bechuanaland clasp. Marked on the outside rim "Pte H. R. ROSE....
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals332 - Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals
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Estimate: $1500 - 2000 1) Queen's South Africa Meal awarded to Pte. J. Compton, Warwockshire Regiment with 5 clasps. 2) East and West Africa ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Crimean War Medals333 - Collector's Lot of British Crimean War Medals
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Estimate: $1100 - 1600 1) Un-named Baltic Medal, granted to officers and men of the Royal Navy and Marines for operations against Russia in the Bal
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Natal Carabiniers Officer's Field Service Wicker Helmet334 - Natal Carabiniers Officer's Field Service Wicker Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4500 This is a Victorian era Officer's linen foreign service helmet that has a khaki stained fabric over a wicker frame. Th...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals335 - Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals
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Estimate: $1100 - 1500 1) Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to W.L. Spink, surgeon (Chief Medical Officer of the Jamestown St. Helena Prison...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Scots Guards Other Ranks Bearskin Grenadier Cap with Cloth Cover, Stand and Storage Tin336 - Scots Guards Other Ranks Bearskin Grenadier Cap with Cloth Cover, Stand and Storage Tin
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Black male bearskin fur cap circa 1953 with a wicker frame and an adjustable leather backed wide graduated chin chain. The l
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Whitney Marked Flintlock Pistol337 - Whitney Marked Flintlock Pistol
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Estimate: $850 - 1400 The lock is marked "Whitney" in script and the top rear barrel flat is marked "cork" and stamped "...
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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British Tower Flintlock Third Model Brown Bess Musket338 - British Tower Flintlock Third Model Brown Bess Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Third Model with standard "TOWER" and crown over "GR" markings on the lock plate as well as a British ...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Two Enfield Martini-Henry Single Shot Rifles339 - Two Enfield Martini-Henry Single Shot Rifles
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 A) Dated 1872 on the right side of the receiver, various British proofs on most parts and "NS/NEP" stamped on th...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Life Guard Officer's 1842 Pattern Helmet340 - Life Guard Officer's 1842 Pattern Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 10000 This is a Victorian era officer's helmet for the 1st or 2nd Life Guards. There are gilt floriated bands across the to...
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Rare Royal Horse Guards "Roman" Style Officer's Helmet341 - Rare Royal Horse Guards "Roman" Style Officer's Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 16000 This is a rare Regency era Royal Horse Guards Officer's helmet. The skull and peaks are gilt copper. The helmet plate...
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Hussar Busby Tunic and British Military Items342 - Collector's Lot of Hussar Busby Tunic and British Military Items
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Estimate: $1000 - 1600 1) Moore, Scantlebury & Coote British Royal Navy Captains epaulettes, cocked hat and belt in storage tin. The epaulett...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Desirable 1st Regiment Life Guards Sword343 - Desirable 1st Regiment Life Guards Sword
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Estimate: $1600 - 1500 Active from 1788 to 1922 as part of the Household Cavalry, the 1st Regiment of Life Guards bore many battle honors, includin
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Desirable Webley Model 1913 Navy Semi-Automatic Pistol344 - Desirable Webley Model 1913 Navy Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This pistol is one of 10,000 produced for the Royal Navy. It has a Patridge front sight and windage adjustable rear. The lef
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Grouping of British Medals Including Distinguished Service Order Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Archi345 - Grouping of British Medals Including Distinguished Service Order Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Archi
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 4000 This grouping of medals was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel A. Matheson and have been mounted. The medals are the following: D
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Grouping of World War I and II British Medals Awarded to Major R.M.S. Barton, 6th Gurka Rifles346 - Grouping of World War I and II British Medals Awarded to Major R.M.S. Barton, 6th Gurka Rifles
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1300 This grouping of medals were awarded to R.M.S. Barton and are mounted court style. The medals are the following: 1914-15 Sta
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Grouping of British World War I and II Medals Awarded to Colin Kayser Davy, Includes Military Cross347 - Grouping of British World War I and II Medals Awarded to Colin Kayser Davy, Includes Military Cross
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2750 This is a grouping of medals awarded to Colin Kayser Davy that have been mounted. A Gieves case is included with the medals.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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British Model 1912 Cavalry Officers Sword with Scabbard348 - British Model 1912 Cavalry Officers Sword with Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Patterned after the 1908 Cavalry Trooper sword, the 1912 was considered to be the pinnacle of thrusting sword design, and al
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Two Letter Boxes and a Leather Storage Container349 - Two Letter Boxes and a Leather Storage Container
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 1) This is a round leather storage container with a silvered badge on the top. The badge has a hammered background with flor
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Two Victorian Era Pouches and Crossbelts350 - Two Victorian Era Pouches and Crossbelts
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Estimate: $850 - 1800 1) 14th King's Hussars officer's pouch and crossbelt. The pouch has a silver hallmarked front plate by B&P with...
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals351 - Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals
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Estimate: $1000 - 1500 1) Undated Khedive's Star unnamed as issued. 2) Ashanti Star with illegible name. Consignor notes state that medal was...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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