ROCK ISLAND PREMIERE FIREARMS AUCTION: 3 DAY SALE: DEC 3rd 4th & 5th
posted by editor@armsandarmoruauctions.com at 2021-11-30 11:00:00
Rock island premier sale in December cover three days and includes world class collector firearms, sword and related militaria. Pictured is an historic garniture of five guns and sword presented to Napoleon Bonaparte in 1797. From the Versailles manufactory this highly embellished and gold inlaid set was first put on display in London in 1816 following the defeat at Waterloo. Other museum quality arms in the sale include a Colt no 5 Squareback model Texas Paterson revolver and a Marlin model 1881 rifle, serial No 1. Besides the many museum quality arms in the sale more modestly estimated guns include a French mod 1717 infantry musket, one of several guns from the Moller collection a Rare Russian contract model 1911.
Over 2200 lots will cross the block in the three day sale and the catalog includes guns and related militaria guaranteed to suit a wide range of collector interests in all price ranges.
Over 2200 lots will cross the block in the three day sale and the catalog includes guns and related militaria guaranteed to suit a wide range of collector interests in all price ranges.
posted at: 2021-11-30 11:00:00, last updated: 2021-11-30 15:36:57