Skinner Historic Arms & Militaria auction totals $757K

Cyrus B. Allen Elgin patent cutlass pistol with holster/scabbard, $27,025. Image courtesy of Skinner, Inc. www.skinnerinc.com
Cyrus B. Allen Elgin patent cutlass pistol with holster/scabbard, $27,025. Image courtesy of Skinner, Inc. www.skinnerinc.com
Cyrus B. Allen Elgin patent cutlass pistol from 1837 with its original holster/scabbard, $27,025. Image courtesy of Skinner, Inc. www.skinnerinc.com

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Skinner’s Historic Arms & Militaria auction, under the leadership of Christopher Fox, was met with great enthusiasm and posted strong results well exceeding presale expectations, with a final sale total of $757,784 including buyer’s premium. The October 29 live sale held at Skinner’s Marlborough gallery was headlined with the William Rose Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms Collection Part I and saw extremely active bidding. The collection featured a vast selection of military arms of all types spanning the late 17th century through the American Revolution.

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