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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WWI German Officer's Sword318 - WWI German Officer's Sword
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Four branch brass hilt. Fish skin grip with brass wire. Plain, strain blade. Nickel plated scabbard with light pitting. Crown over two letters on the
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Russian Officer's Shasqua / Sword WWI Era319 - Russian Officer's Shasqua / Sword WWI Era
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With leather covered scabbard. With Cyrillic inscriptions and issue numbers. Wood grip. Very good condition. Measures 36.5" with a 30.5" b...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Officer's Saber 1790's320 - Officer's Saber 1790's
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Blue and gold etched blade in nice condition. Brass with lion head pommel. Checkered wood grips. Brass scabbard with fancy mounts. Good to very good c
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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WWI Beautiful Artillery Officer's Sword321 - WWI Beautiful Artillery Officer's Sword
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Beautiful blue and gold curved blade. Has clipped point. No makers marks. Steel hilt with leather wrapped handle. Brass wire is a little lose. Scabbar
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,150.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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British Infantry Officer's Sword322 - British Infantry Officer's Sword
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Queen Victoria's cipher on guard. Hilt steel mounted with ornate half bowl guard. Fish skin grip with wire wrap. Engraved blade with Queen Victo...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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American Dragoon Saber 1833 Model323 - American Dragoon Saber 1833 Model
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Unmarked, plain blade in good condition. Steel hilt. Fish skin grip with fancy wire wrap Steel scabbard. Good to very good condition.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Dragoon Saber324 - Dragoon Saber
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Nice steel blade in excellent condition with no marks. Similar to the US Dragoon 1833 saber. Brass hilt. Leather grip, missing wire. Steel scabbard ha
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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German Dragoon Style Saber325 - German Dragoon Style Saber
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Made by Solingen. Fish skin grip. Steel guard with light rust. Steel scabbard with light to moderate rust.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Saber for All Officers 1902326 - Saber for All Officers 1902
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Beautiful engraved blade with US and eagles. Made by Horstmann, Philadelphia. Horn grip. Excellent condition with original sword knot. Most of the nic
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Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Marine Officer's Sword327 - Marine Officer's Sword
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Modern version of 1875 model. Beautiful engraved blade with United States Marines etched on both sides. ID to Charles M Niedrich stamped on blade. Com
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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