![FINE REPOUSSE RAPIER SHELL GUARD C.1600: This is a rare, detached example of metal artistry of the late 16th-early 17th century. It is the shell liner for the side guard of a swept hilted rapier, pierced, embossed and engraved. It is over 3](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982379_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
Metal Weapons & Armor
![FINE REPOUSSE RAPIER SHELL GUARD C.1600: This is a rare, detached example of metal artistry of the late 16th-early 17th century. It is the shell liner for the side guard of a swept hilted rapier, pierced, embossed and engraved. It is over 3](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982379_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![Smith & Wesson 38 Special Nickel Plated Double Action Revolver with Leather Holster: Smith & Wesson 38 Special Nickel Plated Double Action Revolver with Leather Holster. The Serial Number K 321982 is on the bottom of the grip frame. The right side of the barrel a symbol is rubbed , ab](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/174807611_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712284433)
![Winchester 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in 45-70: Made in 1895. 20.5" blued half round half octagon Winchester Proof Steel barrel in 45-70 caliber with Lyman bead/blade front and after-market rear sight. Blued takedown receiver with full blued magazi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976573_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![Denix M3 Sub-MachGun Grease Gun US WWII Museum Quality Replica: Reproduction of the WWII M3 submachine gun. Constructed of metal, with simulated mechanism for loading and firing, mobile safe cover, removable magazine and retractable stock with double position. Inc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976415_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![1943 Remington Rand M1911 A1 US Army .45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol: Manufactured in 1943 by the Remington Rand typewriter company for War relief efforts. This M1911 features a 5" barrel, standard rear notch and ramp iron sights. Parkerized matte finish throughout. Gri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976432_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![Interstate Arms Corp Model 97 Trench Gun 12 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun with Bayonet: A Winchester 1897 replica made for IAC in Billerica, MA. This trench gun features a 20" blued barrel chambered for 2-3/4" shells, topped with a heat shield equipped with a brass bead front sight and b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976474_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![German Proof H&K Heckler & Koch HK 770 .308 WIN Semi-Automatic Rifle: This German proof stamped H&K features a 20" blued barrel with a rear wind adjustable flip up notch sight and front ramp blade sight. The left side of the barrel is marked ?.308 Win.? in front of Eagl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![German Proof H&K Heckler & Koch HK 770 .308 WIN Semi-Automatic Rifle: This German proof stamped H&K features a 20" blued barrel with a 2-3/4" slotted muzzle brake, rear wind adjustable flip up notch sight and front ramp blade sight. The left side of the barrel is marked](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976655_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![Lee Enfield No 1 MK 3 Short Magazine .303 British Bolt Action Rifle: This 1955 Enfield rifle features a 25.5" barrel, shrouded front post blade sight and rear adjustable elevation notch sight. Fitted with a bayonet lug. Two-piece beechwood stock and barrel cover fitted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976681_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![American Historical Patterson 44 Caliber Gold Plated Revolver #138 of 950: Contemporary copy of a Colt Texas Patterson (probably made in Italy). This one being No. 135 of 950. Gun is gold plated and engraved in case with accessories. CALIBER: 0.44. S/N: 138. FFL STATUS: Anti](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976605_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![Scarce 1st Edition Remington 1100 Ducks Unlimited 12 Gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun 1 of 500: Manufactured in 1973, per Remington notes - this shotgun was made in 1973 to commemorate the year in which Ducks Unlimited constructed its 1100th water control project. First year edition with a limit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976482_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![Antique Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine in 44-40: Made in 1897. 20" blued round "Numrich" marked barrel in 44-40 caliber with standard carbine sights. Blued receiver with missing saddle ring and full blued tubular magazine. Standard walnut carbine st](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976589_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![1988 Colt Python .357 Mag 8" Blued Double Action Revolver: Manufactured in 1988. Features an 8" ventilated rib blued barrel with matte top finish, ramp front sight with orange highlight insert and rear adjustable notch sight with white outline. Standard Colt](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976540_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![German Proof H&K Heckler & Koch HK 940 .30-06 SPRG Semi-Automatic Rifle: This German proof stamped H&K features a 22" blued barrel with a 2.75" slotted muzzle brake, rear flip up wind adjustable notch sight and front ramp blade sight. The left side of the barrel is marked](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976648_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![Ballard Single Shot With Stevens- Pope Barrel Rifle: Made circa 1850. 30" blued half round half octagon Stevens-Pope barrel with matching number (1616) false muzzle and bullet starter. Engraved case hardened action with plain trigger and lever loop. Wal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976532_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![1977 Beautiful Colt Diamondback .38 SPL SA / DA Revolver 4" Nickel: Manufactured in 1977. This beautiful snake gun features a 4" ventilated rib barrel with full length ejector rod underlug. ramp front sight and adjustable notch rear sight. Matte finish top rib. Left s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976556_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![Sharps Borchardt Single Shot Sporting Rifle: Made circa 1880. 26" blued round "Old Reliable" marked barrel with Globe Windage front sight, plugged rear sight, and Vernier tang peep sight. Blued action with plain trigger. Checkered walnut sportin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976529_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![Dague SS Himmler. German SS Himmler dagger.: Dague SS Himmler. Garnitures en metal nickele. Quelques manques visiblesau niveau des garnitures. Poignee en bois noir. Insigne SS etaigle en metal. Quelques manques visiblesau niveau de la poignee, s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7799/331038/178455682_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716548449)
![Dague SS Himmler. German SS Himmler dagger.: Dague SS Himmler. Garnitures en metal nickele. Poignee en bois noire.aigle et insigne SS montes d origine. Garde portant le numero 107. Belle lame partiellement usee presentant la devise Meine Ehre He](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7799/331038/178455689_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716548449)
![Restored Sharps Single Shot 54 Caliber New Model 1863 Carbine Rifle: Made in 1864. 22" blued round maker marked barrel with standard sights. Case hardened percussion action with correct markings. Plain walnut factory style stock. CALIBER: 0.54. S/N: C8060. FFL STATUS:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976534_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1911 Government Model .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol in Original Box: Manufactured in 1987 by Auto Ordnance Crop, trademark of Thompson, in West Hurley NY. This full size 1911 features a 5" barrel, polished blued and matte finish slide, blade front sight and rear notch.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976437_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![Winchester 1892 in Saddle Ring Carbine Lever Action Rifle in 32-20 W.C.F.: Made in 1912. 20" blued round Winchester Proof Steel barrel with standard carbine sights. Blued receiver with saddle ring and full magazine tube. Standard walnut carbine stocks. CALIBER: 32 WCF. S/N:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976586_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![1952 Winchester Model 94 .32 WIN SPL Lever Action Rifle: This pre-'64 rifle features a 19.5" carbine barrel, full length magazine tube, ramp blade front sight and buckhorn adjustable rear sight. Barrel and receiver stamped with standard Winchester proof mar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976597_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
![Pre-War Winchester Model 1894 Eastern Lever Action Carbine: Made in 1940. 20" blued round Winchester Proof Steel barrel with standard sights in .32 W.S. caliber. Blued solid frame with full blued tubular magazine. Standard walnut stocks with serrated steel But](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7704/331769/178976579_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717101073)
News about Metal Weapons & Armor
![Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Norfolk-Urnes-Credit-Noonans-1-1.jpg)
Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction
LONDON – An 11th-century bronze Viking die that was discovered in a field in Norfolk, England by a metal detectorist achieved a hammer price of £15,000 (about $19,300) at the Noonans Mayfair auction house on July 18 in its Ancient Coins and Antiquities sale. It was bought by a collector in the UK.
![Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-04-at-2.39.14-PM.png)
Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction
LONDON – A Celtic fertility figure discovered last year in England by a metal detectorist will be offered at Noonans in a two-day sale of Ancient Coins and Antiquities on Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9 with an estimate of £800-£1,200 (about $962-$1,443).
![Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RISK-Shark-mixed-metal-sculpture-from-the-Face-Your-Fears-series.-Estimate-100-150000.-1.jpg)
Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – A monumental 18-foot-long shark sculpture by contemporary artist RISK (aka Kelly Graval) will take center stage at the first sale of 2023 presented by Roland Auctions NY, which will take place Saturday, January 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Metal-of-Honor_ISGM-Installation-5_SeeFullCredit-1.jpg)
Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16
BOSTON – Metal of Honor: Gold from Simone Martini to Contemporary Art, on view at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM) through January 16, 2023, explores how painters across centuries have used gold to honor and commemorate their subjects. The exhibition features works by legendary Renaissance master Simone Martini, juxtaposing his devotional paintings with portraits by […]