2 Day Guns & Military Relics Collections

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Two day auction with over 1000 lots featuring the sword and bayonet collection of former life-long collector and dealer, Joe Florest. Includes hundreds of uniforms, flight jackets, 100's of rifles and pistols, military groupings and more!
FIREARM BUYERS: A signed FFL MUST be provided on ALL firearms regardless of vintage. Please email to DonleyAuctions@outlook.com or fax to 815.923.7080.

SWITCHBLADE BUYERS: Check State Knife Laws for specific details on possession, carry, manufacturer or sale as some restrictions may apply in a specific state.

NAZI MEMORABILIA BUYERS: Due to the high quality of Nazi fakes, Donley Auctions has described this item to the best of their ability and assumes NO liability or responsibility if information provided is incorrect. Authenticity is unknown. Buyer assumes all responsibility to determine whether or not item is authentic. Buyer may request additional photos, ask detailed questions and make inquiries into the specifics of this item. All content and information is provided “AS IS” and without warranty, implied or otherwise. Absolutely NO refunds are given for this item or any military relics, regardless of age or condition.
FIREARM BUYERS: A signed FFL MUST be provided on ALL firearms regardless of vintage. Please email to DonleyAuctions@outlook.com or fax to 815.923.7080.

SWITCHBLADE BUYERS: Check State Knife Laws for specific details on possession, carry, manufacturer or sale as some restrictions may apply in a specific state.

NAZI MEMORABILIA BUYERS: Due to the high quality of Nazi fakes, Donley Auctions has described this item to the best of their ability and assumes NO liability or responsibility if inf
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M1891 Argentine Bayonet (2)558a - M1891 Argentine Bayonet (2)
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M1891 Argentine Bayonet. In 1891, Argentina modernized their armed forces and adopted the M1891 Mauser and bayonet as part of that modernization. Thes
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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French Model 1874 Bayonet559 - French Model 1874 Bayonet
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Blade measures 20.5", overall 26". Rare maker Chatellerault Henry Entrepanevr. Blade has nicks. Non-matching numbers. Wood grips have smal...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Model 1891 Argentinean Bayonet560 - Model 1891 Argentinean Bayonet
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Blade measures 15.75", overall 21.25". Brass handled for Navy or Police use. Crest removed for export. Scabbard serial number P1418. Overa...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Danish Model 1889 Bayonet Krag Jorgensen561 - Danish Model 1889 Bayonet Krag Jorgensen
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Blade measures 9". RKV manufacturer. Serial number 22B9 on pommel. Wood handled variation with brass pins. Leather scabbard intact but has bend...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Model 1917 Bolo Knife562 - Model 1917 Bolo Knife
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Marked Plumb Phila 1918. Exceptional overall condition. Some small dings to blade & grips. Very nice scabbard stamped EOM & M. Unknown maker...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to boxer123 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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US Model 1913/17 Bayonet563 - US Model 1913/17 Bayonet
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Blade measures 17", overall 22.5". This bayonet was made in the US by Remington for the British with British inspection stamping the in th...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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US Model 1917 Bayonet564 - US Model 1917 Bayonet
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Blade measures 16.75", overall 22.75". Remington made and incorrectly stamped 1918 when made in 1918. The government made Remington change...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Model 1917 CT Bolo Knife565 - Model 1917 CT Bolo Knife
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Marked Plumb St. Louis. Overall exceptionally nice condition. Leather on scabbard stamped Fred Medart Mfg. Co. 1918. Very nice
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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USMC Medical Corpsmen Knife566 - USMC Medical Corpsmen Knife
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No manufacturer name. Very good used condition. No major flaws. Boyt '45 scabbard. Good used leather.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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US Krag Bayonet567 - US Krag Bayonet
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US Krag Bayonet w/ picket pin. Scabbard has no straps. Heavily sharpened blade. Faint stamp US on 1 side & worn off date on the other side.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Deer Leg Knife568 - Deer Leg Knife
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Deer leg knife. Handle is made from a deer foot. Blade shows signs of usage. Leather sheath has worn finish. Overall fair condition
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Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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USMC Medical Corpsmen Knife569 - USMC Medical Corpsmen Knife
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Unusual with no manufacturer name or logo. some rust patches and light use to blade. Handle & scabbard show age, use and wear. Stamped USMC Boyt...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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USMC Medical Corpsmen Knife570 - USMC Medical Corpsmen Knife
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Stamped w/ Clyde Cutlery Co. logo on blade. Nice blade. Very sharp with a few small rust spots. Good grips & very good Boyt scabbard.
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Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Model 1917 CT Bolo Knife571 - Model 1917 CT Bolo Knife
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Marked Plumb St. Louis. Canvas & leather scabbard made by Bauer Bros. 1918. All show wear. Has bent crossguard. 1 cracked wood handle. Owner'...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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US V-44 Survival Knife572 - US V-44 Survival Knife
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No. 18. Collins & Co. Brass crossguard. Black composition grips with 5 brass rivets. Made from 1934-1942. Very thick heavy leather unissued scab...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to MacLtd for (325.00 + 74.75BP) = 399.75
 
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USMC Medical Corpsmen Knife573 - USMC Medical Corpsmen Knife
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no manufacturer mark on blade. Has seen heavy use overall. Has broken wood grip. Scabbard has owners initials JDS. Drain hole has leather tie.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Model 1917 CT Bolo Knife574 - Model 1917 CT Bolo Knife
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Marked Plumb St. Louis. Dark wood grips & blued blade with only slight wear. good Bauer Bros 1918 scabbard. Leather is good but missing sheen.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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USMC Medical Corpsmen Knife575 - USMC Medical Corpsmen Knife
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Stamped Chatillon NY on blade. 4 steel rivets in wood grips with crack on 1 side. Blade in very good shape but age darkened. Leather Boyt '45 sc...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Model 1917 CT Bolo Knife576 - Model 1917 CT Bolo Knife
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Marked plumb St. Louis 1918. Blade is very sharp. Crossguard is loose & wood shows wear. Has an A-K Co. 1918 marked scabbard. Only missing drain...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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1917 Bolo Survival Knife577 - 1917 Bolo Survival Knife
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Has molded black grips based on the Model 1917 Bolo knife but slightly larger dimensions. Unknown maker. No marks. Bauer marked scabbard. Knife &...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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