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  • British Pointed Shield-style Bayonet
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 1

    British Pointed Shield-style Bayonet

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • British Light Infantry-marked Socket Bayonet
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 2

    British Light Infantry-marked Socket Bayonet

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Committee of Safety Musket
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 3

    Committee of Safety Musket

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • American Militia Musket
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 4

    American Militia Musket

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • British Brass-barreled Blunderbuss
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 5

    British Brass-barreled Blunderbuss

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Austrian Model 1770 Horse Pistol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 6

    Austrian Model 1770 Horse Pistol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • British Pattern 1730 Long Land Service Musket
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 7

    British Pattern 1730 Long Land Service Musket

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • British Pattern 1759 Light Dragoon Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 8

    British Pattern 1759 Light Dragoon Pistol

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Wilson Fowler
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 9

    Wilson Fowler

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • British Pattern 1730/40 Long Land Service Musket
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 10

    British Pattern 1730/40 Long Land Service Musket

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • French Model 1768 Musket Marked "Salem,"
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 11

    French Model 1768 Musket Marked "Salem,"

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Dutch Musket Branded "E. Chamberlin,"
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 12

    Dutch Musket Branded "E. Chamberlin,"

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • British Pattern 1738 Bright Sea Service Musket
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 13

    British Pattern 1738 Bright Sea Service Musket

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • British Pattern 1738 Land Service Pistol
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 14

    British Pattern 1738 Land Service Pistol

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • British Pattern 1742 Long Land Service Musket Marked to the 35th Regiment of Foot
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 15

    British Pattern 1742 Long Land Service Musket Marked to...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • French Model 1768 Musket Identified to Abraham Jones
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 16

    French Model 1768 Musket Identified to Abraham Jones

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • American Fowling Piece
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 17

    American Fowling Piece

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Continental Holster Pistol with U.S. Surcharges
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 18

    Continental Holster Pistol with U.S. Surcharges

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • British Pattern 1756 Long Land Service Musket Marked to the 4th Regiment of Foot, or the Kings Own Regiment
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 19

    British Pattern 1756 Long Land Service Musket Marked to...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • British Pattern 1760 Light Infantry Carbine Marked to the 52nd Regiment of Foot
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 20

    British Pattern 1760 Light Infantry Carbine Marked to t...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • British Pattern 1759 Light Dragoon Pistol
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 21

    British Pattern 1759 Light Dragoon Pistol

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • British Private Contract Fusil Made by Richard Wilson Marked New Jersey
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 22

    British Private Contract Fusil Made by Richard Wilson M...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • British Pattern 1756 Long Land Service Musket With Worn Marks for the 15th or 43rd Regiments of Foot
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 23

    British Pattern 1756 Long Land Service Musket With Worn...

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Pennsylvania Committee of Safety Contract Musket Made by Henry Voigt
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 24

    Pennsylvania Committee of Safety Contract Musket Made b...

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Southern-style Fowler with Voigt Lock
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 25

    Southern-style Fowler with Voigt Lock

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Identified French Model 1768 Musket with 3rd New Hampshire Battalion Markings
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 26

    Identified French Model 1768 Musket with 3rd New Hampsh...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • French Model 1766 Musket Identified to a Member of the 5th New York
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 27

    French Model 1766 Musket Identified to a Member of the ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 1776-dated Carved Powder Horn
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 28

    1776-dated Carved Powder Horn

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • John Elwell Carved Powder Horn
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 29

    John Elwell Carved Powder Horn

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Pattern 1769 Short Land Musket with U.S. Surcharge
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 30

    Pattern 1769 Short Land Musket with U.S. Surcharge

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • British Pattern 1777 Short Land Service Musket Marked to the 60th Regiment of Foot
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 31

    British Pattern 1777 Short Land Service Musket Marked t...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Smoothbore Half-stock Fowler
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 32

    Smoothbore Half-stock Fowler

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • French Louis Carrier "US" Marked Wall Gun
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 33

    French Louis Carrier "US" Marked Wall Gun

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Barnett American-stocked Wall Gun
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 34

    Barnett American-stocked Wall Gun

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Small Bronze Swivel Gun
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 35

    Small Bronze Swivel Gun

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • British Pattern 1769 Short Land Musket with New York Guard Markings
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 36

    British Pattern 1769 Short Land Musket with New York Gu...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • American Militia Musket
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 37

    American Militia Musket

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Clarke Private Contract Musket Marked "24/NY,"
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 38

    Clarke Private Contract Musket Marked "24/NY,"

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Musket
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 39

    Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Musket

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Alexandria, Virginia, Regimentally Marked Gun
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 40

    Alexandria, Virginia, Regimentally Marked Gun

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • British Naval Powder Horn
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 41

    British Naval Powder Horn

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Iron Banded Canteen
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 42

    Iron Banded Canteen

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ten Socket Bayonets
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 43

    Ten Socket Bayonets

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Virginia Manufactory Cut Down Indian Pistol
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 44

    Virginia Manufactory Cut Down Indian Pistol

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Indian Blanket Gun Made from a French 1766 Musket
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 45

    American Indian Blanket Gun Made from a French 1766 Mus...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • French Model 1768 Musket Altered to Percussion and Native American Used
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 46

    French Model 1768 Musket Altered to Percussion and Nati...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • U.S. Model 1842 Springfield Musket and Bayonet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 47

    U.S. Model 1842 Springfield Musket and Bayonet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Captured Confederate Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz Rifle
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 48

    Captured Confederate Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz Rifle

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200

Auction Description

Historic Arms & Militaria by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times October 31, 12PM-5PM November 1, 12PM-7PM Contact Us 508.970.3125 militaria@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

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Phone:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

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$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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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