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  • Gibbs Tiffany & Company Underhammer Pistol
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 240

    Gibbs Tiffany & Company Underhammer Pistol

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Continental-made Sword for the American Market
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 241

    Continental-made Sword for the American Market

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Model 1809 Prussian Potsdam Conversion Musket
    Estimate
    $600 - $700
    Lot 242

    Model 1809 Prussian Potsdam Conversion Musket

    Est.
    $600 - $700
  • Ketland Conversion Fowler
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 243

    Ketland Conversion Fowler

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Joab Hapgood Half-stock Target Rifle
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 244

    Joab Hapgood Half-stock Target Rifle

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • U.S. Model 1812 Springfield Type I Flintlock Musket
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 245

    U.S. Model 1812 Springfield Type I Flintlock Musket

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • British Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer's Sword
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 246

    British Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer's Sword

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Four Single-shot Percussion Pistols
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 247

    Four Single-shot Percussion Pistols

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Allen Thurber & Company Pepperbox Pistol
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 248

    Allen Thurber & Company Pepperbox Pistol

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Colt Model 1849 Revolver
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 249

    Colt Model 1849 Revolver

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 250

    U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Joab Hapgood Percussion Pistol
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 251

    Joab Hapgood Percussion Pistol

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • H.J. Hale, Bristol, Connecticut-made Underhammer Pistol
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 252

    H.J. Hale, Bristol, Connecticut-made Underhammer Pistol...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • U.S. Model 1819 Hall Breech Loading Rifle, Second Production Type, Arsenal Converted to Percussion
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 253

    U.S. Model 1819 Hall Breech Loading Rifle, Second Produ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Cased Allen & Wheelock Pepperbox Pistol and Accessories
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 254

    Cased Allen & Wheelock Pepperbox Pistol and Accessories...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Musket
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 255

    U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Musket

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Short Barrel Pennsylvania-style Rifle/Blanket Gun
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 256

    Short Barrel Pennsylvania-style Rifle/Blanket Gun

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • William Lloyd Pennsylvania Kentucky-style Full Stock Rifle
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 257

    William Lloyd Pennsylvania Kentucky-style Full Stock Ri...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Full Stock Kentucky-style Rifle and Powder Flask
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 258

    Full Stock Kentucky-style Rifle and Powder Flask

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Joab Hapgood Target Rifle
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 259

    Joab Hapgood Target Rifle

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • U.S. Model 1840 Flintlock Musket and Sling
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 260

    U.S. Model 1840 Flintlock Musket and Sling

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • U.S. Model 1841 Percussion Rifle
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 261

    U.S. Model 1841 Percussion Rifle

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • U.S. Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 262

    U.S. Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Ornate Eagle Pommel Saber with Engraved Gilt Scabbard
    Estimate
    $14,000 - $16,000
    Lot 263

    Ornate Eagle Pommel Saber with Engraved Gilt Scabbard

    Est.
    $14,000 - $16,000
  • Scottish Brass Basket Hilt Sword
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 264

    Scottish Brass Basket Hilt Sword

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • U.S. Model 1847 Sapper's Musketoon Bayonet
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 265

    U.S. Model 1847 Sapper's Musketoon Bayonet

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 266

    U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 268

    Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 269

    Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Vermont Underhammer Rifle
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 270

    Vermont Underhammer Rifle

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Musket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 271

    U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Musket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • New Haven Arms Volcanic Carbine
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 272

    New Haven Arms Volcanic Carbine

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Joab Hapgood Percussion Half-stock Boys Fowler
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 273

    Joab Hapgood Percussion Half-stock Boys Fowler

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • U.S. Model 1847 Sapper's Musketoon and Bayonet
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 274

    U.S. Model 1847 Sapper's Musketoon and Bayonet

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Andrus & Osborn Underhammer Pistol
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 275

    Andrus & Osborn Underhammer Pistol

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Revolver
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 276

    Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Revolver

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • 2nd Model Maynard Carbine
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 277

    2nd Model Maynard Carbine

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Underhammer Fowler
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 278

    Underhammer Fowler

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • U.S. Model 1842 Springfield Percussion Musket
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 279

    U.S. Model 1842 Springfield Percussion Musket

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • New Haven Arms Volcanic Carbine
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 280

    New Haven Arms Volcanic Carbine

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Bavarian Smallsword and Scabbard
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 281

    Bavarian Smallsword and Scabbard

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • U.S. Model 1840 Ames Heavy Cavalry Saber
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 282

    U.S. Model 1840 Ames Heavy Cavalry Saber

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Eagle Pommel Sword and Scabbard
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 283

    Eagle Pommel Sword and Scabbard

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Pillow Pommel Saber
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 284

    Pillow Pommel Saber

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • U.S. Model 1833 Horstmann Dragoon Saber
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,100
    Lot 285

    U.S. Model 1833 Horstmann Dragoon Saber

    Est.
    $900 - $1,100
  • New York State Underhammer Buggy Gun
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 286

    New York State Underhammer Buggy Gun

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Tryon Conversion South Carolina Militia Rifle
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 287

    Tryon Conversion South Carolina Militia Rifle

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Civil War-era Cannon Sponge/Rammer
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 288

    Civil War-era Cannon Sponge/Rammer

    Est.
    $300 - $400

Auction Description

Historic Arms & Militaria by Bonhams Skinner
This auction features the extensive Civil War collection of sculptor Ron Tunison, which includes drums, many identified and researched items, headgear, muskets and swords. It also includes muskets, pistols, swords, and powder horns from the American Revolution, Federal period swords and canteens, lever-action rifles and carbines, as well as some WWI and WWII arms and Militaria. Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

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Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014