Historic Arms & Militaria

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Marlborough, MA, United States

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Historic Arms & Militaria

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EPHRAIM CEARTER LANCASTER 1747 CARVED POWDER HORN.: EPHRAIM CEARTER LANCASTER 1747 CARVED POWDER HORN. The cream colored horn carved all over with cross hatch, line and geometric decoration and inscribed 'NOVEMBER 30/1747 HORN' and 'EPHRAIM CEARTER',

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1001: EPHRAIM CEARTER LANCASTER 1747 CARVED POWDER HORN.

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A 1746/7 DATED NEW ENGLAND MILITIA POWDER HORN.: A 1746/7 DATED NEW ENGLAND MILITIA POWDER HORN. The plain greenish horn with carved spout and suspension lobe, the flat pine base plug carved 'DA/1746 7'. Lg. 12 1/2 in. Footnotes: Note The dated

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1002: A 1746/7 DATED NEW ENGLAND MILITIA POWDER HORN.

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A 1760-DATED EUROPEAN HALBERD.: A 1760-DATED EUROPEAN HALBERD. The long spike above a crescent blade with pierced heart and '1760' and the rear with a pierced hook, secured to the dark brown-painted haft by two iron

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1003: A 1760-DATED EUROPEAN HALBERD.

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A 17TH/18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN HALBERD.: A 17TH/18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN HALBERD. Tall spike above a crescent blade and hook at the back with two long straps secured to the ash or oak haft. Overall lg. 90 1/4 in. Condition: Metal oxidized,

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1004: A 17TH/18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN HALBERD.

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AN 18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN PARTISAN.: AN 18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN PARTISAN. The pierced head on a faceted socket with two mounting straps fixed to a wood haft. Overall lg. 78 in. Condition: Blade appears to have been cut down, haft is old

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1005: AN 18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN PARTISAN.

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A PAIR OF SPANISH BRONZE CANNON WITH ASSOCIATED FIELD CARRIAGES,: A PAIR OF SPANISH BRONZE CANNON WITH ASSOCIATED FIELD CARRIAGES, 18th century, the carriage possibly 19th century. Each 28-inch barrel with 1 1/8 in. bore and with multiple molded bands at muzzle,

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1006: A PAIR OF SPANISH BRONZE CANNON WITH ASSOCIATED FIELD CARRIAGES,

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A DUTCH MILITARY MUSKET WITH BAYONET,: A DUTCH MILITARY MUSKET WITH BAYONET, second quarter of the 18th century. 46 in., .80 caliber barrel with ring decoration at the breech, the top marked 'No 201', unmarked flat lock plate, walnut

Lot Closed

1007: A DUTCH MILITARY MUSKET WITH BAYONET,

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A DUTCH MILITARY MUSKET,: A DUTCH MILITARY MUSKET, second quarter of the 18th century. 45 7/8 in., .78 caliber barrel with ring decoration at the breech and engraved 'CL/14' and 'NO 460' at the muzzle; unmarked flat lock

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1008: A DUTCH MILITARY MUSKET,

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A DUTCH MILITARY MUSKET,: A DUTCH MILITARY MUSKET, second half of the 18th century. 42 3/4 in., .80 caliber barrel with ring decoration at the breech; defaced British lock; walnut stock with partial carved plateau around the

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1009: A DUTCH MILITARY MUSKET,

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A DUTCH CAVALRY PISTOL,: A DUTCH CAVALRY PISTOL, second quarter of the 18th century. 16 in., .70 caliber octagon to round barrel with brass foliate scroll inlay at the breech; flat brass lock plate with engraved tail; burl

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1010: A DUTCH CAVALRY PISTOL,

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A MID-18TH CENTURY DUTCH CAVALRY PISTOL.: A MID-18TH CENTURY DUTCH CAVALRY PISTOL. 11 7/8 in., .65 caliber barrel with ring decoration at the breech; flat lock plate; walnut stock with raised carving around the lock mortice and side plate;

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1011: A MID-18TH CENTURY DUTCH CAVALRY PISTOL.

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THREE 18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN PISTOLS.: THREE 18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN PISTOLS. Including an English screw barrel pistol converted to percussion by Ketland & Co with silver butt cap and silver wire inlay; a European pistol with brass inlayed

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1012: THREE 18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN PISTOLS.

A FRENCH MODEL 1728 INFANTRY MUSKET,: A FRENCH MODEL 1728 INFANTRY MUSKET, second quarter of the 18th century. 46 3/4 in., .75 caliber barrel with octagon breech and top flat extending to the bayonet lug; flat lock plate with stepped

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1013: A FRENCH MODEL 1728 INFANTRY MUSKET,

Est. $3,000-$5,000

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A FRENCH MODEL 1728 INFANTRY MUSKET,: A FRENCH MODEL 1728 INFANTRY MUSKET, second quarter of the 18th century. 46 3/8 in., .70 caliber barrel octagonal at the breech; flat lock plate with stepped tail and French mark below the pan;

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1014: A FRENCH MODEL 1728 INFANTRY MUSKET,

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A FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 INFANTRY MUSKET,: A FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 INFANTRY MUSKET, late 1760s. 44 1/2 in., .74 caliber barrel; flat lock plate with pointed tail marked with a small crown over 'D' near the pan; walnut stock marked 'D' on the

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1015: A FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 INFANTRY MUSKET,

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A FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 INFANTRY MUSKET,: A FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 INFANTRY MUSKET, c. 1770. 44 3/4 in., .73 caliber barrel marked at the breech with a star over 'D'; flat lock plate with pointed tail, marked below the pan 'Charleville';

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1016: A FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 INFANTRY MUSKET,

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A FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 INFANTRY MUSKET AND BAYONET,: A FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 INFANTRY MUSKET AND BAYONET, late 1760s. 44 5/8 in., .75 caliber barrel, lock plate marked 'Charleville', walnut stock marked 'D' on the left side of the butt, iron furniture

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1017: A FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 INFANTRY MUSKET AND BAYONET,

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A FRENCH MODEL 1763/66-TYPE FUSIL,: A FRENCH MODEL 1763/66-TYPE FUSIL, late 1760s. 38 1/4 in., .74 caliber barrel marked with a crown over 'B' at the breech, scaled-down 1763-type lock with a crown over 'B' and Maubeuge markings below

Lot Closed

1018: A FRENCH MODEL 1763/66-TYPE FUSIL,

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A SURCHARGED FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 INFANTRY MUSKET,: A SURCHARGED FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 INFANTRY MUSKET, late 1760s. 44 1/2 in., .75 caliber barrel with trace of a French mark at the breech and stamped 'US' on the top; flat lock plate with pointed tail

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1019: A SURCHARGED FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 INFANTRY MUSKET,

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A FRENCH MODEL 1774 INFANTRY MUSKET.: A FRENCH MODEL 1774 INFANTRY MUSKET. 42 1/8 in., .75 caliber barrel; lock plate with convex pointed tail, illegible armory markings below the pan; walnut stock, iron furniture, steel rammer with a

Lot Closed

1020: A FRENCH MODEL 1774 INFANTRY MUSKET.

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AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH CAVALRY PISTOL.: AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH CAVALRY PISTOL. 12 in., .58 caliber barrel; convex lock plate with pointed tail; walnut stock with relief carving around the lock mortice and side plate, breech plug

Lot Closed

1021: AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH CAVALRY PISTOL.

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A FRENCH CAVALRY PISTOL,: A FRENCH CAVALRY PISTOL, second quarter of the 18th century. 12 5/8 in., .60 caliber barrel with raised top flat; convex lock plate with double line border engraving, engraved 'AV.TEIL' below the

Lot Closed

1022: A FRENCH CAVALRY PISTOL,

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A SILVER MOUNTED FRENCH PISTOL,: A SILVER MOUNTED FRENCH PISTOL, third quarter of the 18th century. 6 1/2 in., .54 caliber barrel with octagon breech and ring -turned muzzle; flat lock plate with stepped and pointed tail, engraved

Lot Closed

1023: A SILVER MOUNTED FRENCH PISTOL,

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A BRITISH PATTERN 1730/40 LONG LAND SERVICE MUSKET MARKED TO THE QUEEN'S OWN REGIMENT WITH BAYONET,: A BRITISH PATTERN 1730/40 LONG LAND SERVICE MUSKET MARKED TO THE QUEEN'S OWN REGIMENT WITH BAYONET, c. 1740. 46 in., .80 caliber barrel with ring decoration at the breech, the top with Tower ordnance

Lot Closed

1024: A BRITISH PATTERN 1730/40 LONG LAND SERVICE MUSKET MARKED TO THE QUEEN'S OWN REGIMENT WITH BAYONET,

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