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  • Imperial Japanese Army Helmet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 145

    Imperial Japanese Army Helmet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Imperial German Model 1916 Camouflage Helmet
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 146

    Imperial German Model 1916 Camouflage Helmet

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Group of WWI German Items
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 147

    Group of WWI German Items

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Imperial German Marching Boots
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 148

    Imperial German Marching Boots

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Imperial German Model 1916 Helmet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 149

    Imperial German Model 1916 Helmet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Imperial German Marching Boots
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 150

    Imperial German Marching Boots

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Imperial German Model 1916 Helmet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 151

    Imperial German Model 1916 Helmet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Group of Imperial German Items
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 152

    Group of Imperial German Items

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Imperial German Low Boots
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 153

    Imperial German Low Boots

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Four European Bayonets
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 154

    Four European Bayonets

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Three Axis Bayonets
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 155

    Three Axis Bayonets

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Group of U.S. Bayonets and Fighting Knives
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 156

    Group of U.S. Bayonets and Fighting Knives

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Group of WWI German Items
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 157

    Group of WWI German Items

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Four WWI Items
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 158

    Four WWI Items

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Three WWI Helmets
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 159

    Three WWI Helmets

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Four WWI-era Helmets
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 160

    Four WWI-era Helmets

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Four European Helmets
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 161

    Four European Helmets

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Imperial German Model 1915 Pickelhaube and Cover
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 162

    Imperial German Model 1915 Pickelhaube and Cover

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Russian Model 40 Helmet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 163

    Russian Model 40 Helmet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Imperial Japanese Army Helmet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 164

    Imperial Japanese Army Helmet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Group of WWII Japanese Items
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 165

    Group of WWII Japanese Items

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Imperial Japanese Corpsman's Helmet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 166

    Imperial Japanese Corpsman's Helmet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Inert Japanese WWII Type 97 Fragmentation Grenade
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 167

    Inert Japanese WWII Type 97 Fragmentation Grenade

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Five WWII-era U.S. M1 Helmets
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 168

    Five WWII-era U.S. M1 Helmets

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Japanese Officer's Katana
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 169

    Japanese Officer's Katana

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Dublin Castle Pistols and a Horseman's Saber
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 170

    Pair of Dublin Castle Pistols and a Horseman's Saber

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Pair of Ketland Flintlock Pistols
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 171

    Pair of Ketland Flintlock Pistols

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol from the Family of Simeon North
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 172

    U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol from the Family of Sim...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Ketland Flintlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 173

    Ketland Flintlock Pistol

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • U.S. Model 1808 Navy Conversion Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 174

    U.S. Model 1808 Navy Conversion Pistol

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • British Pattern 1769 Short Land Musket, Bayonet, and Horn
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 175

    British Pattern 1769 Short Land Musket, Bayonet, and Ho...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • French Model 1774 Musket
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 176

    French Model 1774 Musket

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • 1808 State of Connecticut Contract Musket
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 177

    1808 State of Connecticut Contract Musket

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • British Pattern 1793 Light Dragoon Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 178

    British Pattern 1793 Light Dragoon Pistol

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • French Model 1767 Grenadier Briquette
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 179

    French Model 1767 Grenadier Briquette

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Caribbean Cup Hilt Rapier
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 180

    Caribbean Cup Hilt Rapier

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • European Shell Guard Cutlass
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $2,200
    Lot 181

    European Shell Guard Cutlass

    Est.
    $1,200 - $2,200
  • Daniel Barns's Siege of Boston Powder Horn
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 182

    Daniel Barns's Siege of Boston Powder Horn

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Shell Guard Cutlass
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 183

    Shell Guard Cutlass

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Bone-handled Knife
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 184

    Bone-handled Knife

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Scottish Iron Basket Hilt Sword
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 185

    Scottish Iron Basket Hilt Sword

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Major General Benjamin Lincoln's Dome-top Military Campaign Chest
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 186

    Major General Benjamin Lincoln's Dome-top Military Camp...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • French Napoleonic Light Cavalry Officer's Saber
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 187

    French Napoleonic Light Cavalry Officer's Saber

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • British Pattern 1779-S Short Land Musket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 188

    British Pattern 1779-S Short Land Musket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • French Model 1777 Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 189

    French Model 1777 Pistol

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Group of Historical Documents
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 190

    Group of Historical Documents

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Model 1763/66 Pistol
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 191

    French Model 1763/66 Pistol

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • British Sea Service Pistol Owned by Major General Benjamin Lincoln
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 192

    British Sea Service Pistol Owned by Major General Benja...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000

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

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Phone:+16173505400

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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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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