Premier Firearms Auction #83

Rare and Historic Spanish-American War Era Colt U.S. Model 1895 Gatling Gun with Iron Carriage and Caisson

Estimated Price: $140,000.00 - $225,000.00

Caliber / Gauge: 30 ARMY (30-40)

Description: This desirable Model 1895 Gatling Gun is mounted o... Read More

Outstanding “Sakanazukushi” Themed Pair of Japanese Swords, NBTHK Documented as an “Especially Precious” Ranked Daisho Set

Estimated Price: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00

Description: Included with this attractive two-blade set are tw... Read More

Incredible Civil War 1863 Dated Henry N. Hooper & Co. Napoleon 12-Pounder U.S. Model 1857 Light Field Gun with Field Carriage and Caisson

Estimated Price: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00

Caliber / Gauge: Unknown

Description: Though weighing over 1,200 pounds, the 12-pounder ... Read More

Fabulous Pair of Historic and Beautifully Fashioned, Solid Gold and Enameled Sheriff and Under Sheriff Badges of James B. Hume, California Sheriff, Marshal and Head Detective of Wells Fargo and Company

Estimated Price: $45,000.00 - $75,000.00

Description: These badges along with Hume's Henry rifle from th... Read More

Extraordinarily Scarce Documented State of New York Marked Civil War Delafield Rifled Field Gun with Carriage

Estimated Price: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00

Caliber / Gauge: 3 inch

Description: This Delafield rifle is noted on page 49 of "Field... Read More

Historic Civil War W.H. Horstmann & Sons Presentation Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer's Sword and Scabbard Inscribed to Confederate Brigadier General William H. F. Payne by Major General Thomas L. Rosser for "Distinguished Gallantry on the Field" during the Famous Raid on New Creek, West Virginia

Estimated Price: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

Description: This is one of three swords inscribed for Confeder... Read More

Rare Mexican-American/Civil War Era 1837 Dated N.P. Ames Model 1835 6-Pounder Cannon with Carriage

Estimated Price: $45,000.00 - $70,000.00

Caliber / Gauge: 6 Pound

Description: This rare 1837 dated N. P. Ames Model 1835 bronze ... Read More

Rare Documented Civil War Era 1861 Dated Phoenix Iron Co. Model 1855 Griffen 6-Pounder Wrought-Iron Cannon with Carriage

Estimated Price: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00

Description: This is a rare example of a Civil War era 1861 dat... Read More

1862 Dated Civil War Phoenix Iron Company U.S. 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle with Carriage

Estimated Price: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00

Caliber / Gauge: 3 inch

Description: This model, invented by John Griffen, was reported... Read More

Rare 1864 Dated Civil War West Point Foundry U.S. Model 1863 3-Inch Parrott Rifle with Carriage

Estimated Price: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00

Caliber / Gauge: 3 inch

Description: The Parrott Rifle was invented by Captain Robert P... Read More

Scarce 1862 Dated Civil War West Point Foundry U.S. Model 1861 10-Pounder Parrott Rifle with Carriage

Estimated Price: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00

Caliber / Gauge: 3 inch

Description: The Parrott Rifle was invented by Captain Robert P... Read More

Rare Nepalese Hand Cranked Double Barrel Rapid Fire Bira Gun

Estimated Price: $18,000.00 - $27,500.00

Caliber / Gauge: 577-450

Description: Manufactured in Nepal in 1896/97 and looking as if... Read More

Very Fine Desirable Winchester Single "W" Cartridge Display Board

Estimated Price: $18,000.00 - $25,000.00

Description: This Winchester Repeating Arms "W" cartridge board... Read More

Civil War W.H. Horstmann & Son's Officer's Sword and Scabbard Inscribed for Confederate Brigadier General William H.F. Payne

Estimated Price: $15,000.00 - $25,000.00

Description: This is one of three swords inscribed for Confeder... Read More

Desirable Glass Winchester Store Display Gun Cabinet

Estimated Price: $14,000.00 - $25,000.00

Description: This factory store display cabinet was manufacture... Read More

Model 1840 Infantry Officer's Sword Inscribed for Confederate Brigadier General Eppa Hunton

Estimated Price: $15,000.00 - $25,000.00

Description: This is one of three swords inscribed for Confeder... Read More

Historically Significant and Spectacular World War I U.S. Air Service “Snarling Wolf” Insignia of the 49th Aero Squadron on Aircraft Fabric Along with Squadron Pilot Lt. David Backus’ Beret

Estimated Price: $10,000.00 - $20,000.00

Description: This fantastic piece of rare World War I aeronauti... Read More

Late 16th Century/Early 17th Century European Suit of Armor

Estimated Price: $10,000.00 - $20,000.00

Description: Most of the components of this suit of field armor... Read More

Historic and Incredible World War I U.S. Air Service “Indian Head” Insignia of the 213th Aero Squadron on Aircraft Fabric

Estimated Price: $12,000.00 - $20,000.00

Description: Truly an incredible work of rare World War I aviat... Read More

Stunning and Rare World War I U.S. Air Service “Flying Mercury” Insignia of the 139th Aero Squadron on Aircraft Fabric

Estimated Price: $12,000.00 - $18,000.00

Description: Offered here is a stellar piece of rare World War ... Read More

German Model 1942 Stahlhelm in "SS Single Decal" Configuration with Rare Tricolor Camouflage Finish Pictured in "SS Steel" and "SS Helmets"

Estimated Price: $11,000.00 - $16,000.00

Description: This helmet is pictured on page 128 of "SS Steel" ... Read More

Extremely Rare Ames Model 1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber

Estimated Price: $10,000.00 - $15,000.00

Description: U.S. Model 1840 light artillery officers saber man... Read More

Elaborate Gold Damascene Embellished Toledo-Made Presentation Sword, Inscribed to a Buenos Aires Police Chief, with Inscribed Presentation Case

Estimated Price: $8,500.00 - $13,000.00

Description: Measuring 38 1/4 inches overall, this fine sword i... Read More

Historic Civil War Tiffany & Co. Presentation Gilt Model 1860 Cutlass Style Officer's Sword with Etched Blade and Scabbard Inscribed to Lt. Colonel H.A. Manchester by His Friends Attached to the U.S. Marine Artillery

Estimated Price: $8,500.00 - $13,000.00

Description: Tiffany & Co. partnered with the company of Peter ... Read More

Historically Significant Civil War Document Signed and Authorized by Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton in the Appointment of NRA Founder William Conant Church as Captain of the Union Army

Estimated Price: $8,500.00 - $13,000.00

Description: Rock Island Auction Company is extremely pleased t... Read More

Extremely Rare U.S. Model 1902 Krag Bolo Bayonet with Scabbard

Estimated Price: $6,500.00 - $11,000.00

Description: Developed in the early 20th century, the 1902 Bolo... Read More

Rare Ames Manufacturing Co. Model 1849 Rifleman's Knife with Scabbard

Estimated Price: $6,500.00 - $11,000.00

Description: Only 1,000 of these knives were purchased by the O... Read More

Rare and Historic Samuel Davis Attributed New York Map Powder Horn

Estimated Price: $7,000.00 - $10,000.00

Description: As stated in an included handwritten note, this ho... Read More

Historic Pre-World War II U.S. Naval Reserve Torpedo Squadron Insignia Featuring Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse on Aircraft Fabric

Estimated Price: $5,000.00 - $10,000.00

Description: Offered here is a section of fuselage fabric from ... Read More

Pre-World War II U.S. 5th Reconnaissance Squadron Insignia on Aircraft Fabric

Estimated Price: $5,000.00 - $10,000.00

Description: The circular section of aircraft fabric measures a... Read More

Pre-World War II U.S. Army Air Corps 35th Pursuit Squadron “Bill the Cat” Squadron Insignia on Aircraft Fabric

Estimated Price: $5,000.00 - $10,000.00

Description: In 1932 the USAAC reconstituted the World War I er... Read More

Documented Engraved Pair of Solid Gold Napkin Rings Presented to Montana Cattle Baron Conrad and Augusta Kohrs on Their Golden Anniversary with Certificate of Authenticity

Estimated Price: $6,000.00 - $10,000.00

Description: Conrad Kohrs (1835-1920) was born in Holstein in 1... Read More

Rare Documented Tillotson Sheffield Patriotic "Gold Hunters Knife" Etched Bowie Knife with Pearl Grips and Sheath

Estimated Price: $6,500.00 - $9,500.00

Description: Manufactured by Tillotson of Sheffield, England c.... Read More

Grouping of War Trophies and Issued Items from a Decorated World War II/Korean War Airborne Artillery Observer and Pearl Harbor Survivor

Estimated Price: $6,500.00 - $9,500.00

Description: Per the consignor, the items in this lot were acqu... Read More

Attractive and Exceptional Civil War Era George Beardshaw Sheffield Bowie Knife with Unique Warrior Chasing Buffalo Etched Blade and Buffalo Horn Grip

Estimated Price: $5,500.00 - $8,500.00

Description: Bowie knife manufactured circa 1850-1865 by George... Read More

Exceptional Example of a Rare U.S. Inspected Ten-Tube Blakeslee "Quickloader" for a Spencer Carbine

Estimated Price: $5,500.00 - $8,500.00

Description: Manufactured by W.H. Wilkinson of Springfield Mass... Read More

Historic Documented Napoleonic Presentation Prosser Gilt Saber and Scabbard Inscribed to Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Holme Maude in 1806

Estimated Price: $5,000.00 - $8,000.00

Description: The presentation of this beautiful sword is docume... Read More

Spectacular Schuyler, Hartley and Graham Deluxe Presentation Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword with Silver Grip

Estimated Price: $5,000.00 - $8,000.00

Description: Deluxe Civil War presentation Model 1850 Staff and... Read More

Personal U.S. Marine Corps Four-Star General Flag of Famed World War II Hero and Medal of Honor Recipient General Alexander Archer Vandegrift

Estimated Price: $4,000.00 - $8,000.00

Description: This USMC four-star general flag measures roughly ... Read More

Carl Kauba "Amerika" Native American Bronze Statue

Estimated Price: $5,000.00 - $8,000.00

Description: Carl Kauba (Vienna 1865-1922) vintage bronze "Amer... Read More

Historic Gold Deputy Sheriff Badge of H.D. “Harry” Lewis, Arresting officer of Notorious Hole-in-the-Wall Gang Member Tom “Black Jack” Ketchum

Estimated Price: $6,000.00 - $8,000.00

Description: Offered here is a gold deputy sheriff badge owned ... Read More

Desirable Unique W. Watson & Son Air Cane with Case and Accessories

Estimated Price: $6,000.00 - $8,000.00

Caliber / Gauge: 44

Description: Designed to give the carrier a potent yet subtle w... Read More

Pre-World War II U.S. Marine Corps VMFA-232 “Red Devils” Squadron Insignia on Aircraft Fabric

Estimated Price: $4,000.00 - $8,000.00

Description: Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 (VMFA-232) “Red... Read More

Highly Desirable Identified Gold Houston Light Guard Badge of P.B. Timpson Dated 1886

Estimated Price: $6,000.00 - $8,000.00

Description: Founded in 1873, the Houston Light Guard is the ol... Read More

Historic World War II U.S. Army Air Forces Pilot Archive Including a Third Reich Tapestry

Estimated Price: $4,500.00 - $7,500.00

Description: Offered here are the World War II personal effects... Read More

Grouping of World War I German and Turkish Medals and Aviation Badges of Aviator and Father of German Parachuting Richard Kohnke

Estimated Price: $5,000.00 - $7,500.00

Description: According to the included unsigned narrative, this... Read More

Historic 1775 Dated Revolutionary War Era Engraved Large Powder Horn with Dual Inscriptions for Israel Potters and Ephraim Munson

Estimated Price: $5,000.00 - $7,500.00

Description: This larger carved powder horn has a rounded base ... Read More

"30 Bullet Holder" for Volcanic or New Haven Arms Pistols

Estimated Price: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00

Description: Offered here is possibly a one-of-a-kind "30 Bulle... Read More

Desirable Volcanic Pistol Carbine Stock

Estimated Price: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00

Description: Offered here is a highly desirable detachable stoc... Read More

Framed Colorized Print of "Spotted Eagles Hostile Sioux Village Tongue River" by L.A. Huffman

Estimated Price: $4,000.00 - $7,000.00

Description: This 10 1/4 x 23 3/4 inch print is lightly period ... Read More