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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1850 Model Civil War Foot Officer's Sword278 - 1850 Model Civil War Foot Officer's Sword
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Fancy brass hilt. Fish skin grip with wire wrap. Beautiful engraved blade with US and American eagle on it. Marked Ames Manufacturing Company. Chicope
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,350.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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US M1860 Cavalry Civil War Sword279 - US M1860 Cavalry Civil War Sword
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Blade measures approximately 35", overall measures 42". Made by Ames Manufacturing. Stamped US ADK 1862 on blade. Blade has no apparent ni...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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US 1840 Cavalry Sword280 - US 1840 Cavalry Sword
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German import. Marked PDL. Brass hilt. Leather grip. Fancy wire showing slight wear. Steel scabbard has light to moderate rust. Still has some of the
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Model 1860 Cavalry Sword281 - Model 1860 Cavalry Sword
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Nice steel blade. Marked Roby, Chelmsford, Mass. Marked US 1864. Brass hilt is slightly bent. Leather grips with fancy brass wire. Scabbard missing th
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Hungarian Cavalry Sword 1880282 - Hungarian Cavalry Sword 1880
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Plain, straight blade. Brass hilt. Leather grip, with fancy wire wrapping. Painted steel scabbard.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Civil War 1850 Foot Officer's Sword283 - Civil War 1850 Foot Officer's Sword
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Engraved blade with US and eagles. Marked Horstmann, Philadelphia. Fancy brass hilt, fish skin grip with replaced wire wrapping. Original leather scab
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Civil War Light Artillery Saber 1840284 - Civil War Light Artillery Saber 1840
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Nice blade. Dated 1863. Made by Ames, Chicopee, Mass. Brass hilt. Leather wrapped grip with fancy brass wire showing slight wear. Steel scabbard with
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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US Civil War Sword M1860 Cavalry Sword285 - US Civil War Sword M1860 Cavalry Sword
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Blade measures 34.5", overall measures 42". Marked USCFW 1863. Made by Mansfield & Lamb. Small nicks to blade. Leather grips show wear...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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1860 Cavalry Sword286 - 1860 Cavalry Sword
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Blade is dark from age. Marked US 1865. Made by Mansfield & Lamb. Steel scabbard showing light pitting. Good to very good condition.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Model 1860 Cavalry Sword287 - Model 1860 Cavalry Sword
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Nice blade, marked US 1865. Made by Roby. Brass guard has one branch missing. Leather grip, fancy brass wire. Steel scabbard has light rust.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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