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Rock Island Auction Company
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May 20, 21 & 22 Premiere Firearms Auction
May 20, 21 & 22 Premiere Firearms Auction
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Auction Location
7819 42nd St W
,
Rock Island
,
Illinois
,
61201
,
United States
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2,700+ Lots! Inaugural Firearms Auction in our New Facility! Features the Finest Sharps Collection, exceptional U.S. & German Military Arms, Rare Winchester Lever Actions, Quality Colts, Antique Smith & Wessons, High Grade Sporting Arms, an outstanding Luger Collection, Civil War items and more.
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1349 -
Desirable Factory Nickel Plated Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4000 - 6000 Manufactured in 1905. The revolver has a full factory nickel finish with a casehardened hammer and niter blue trigger, screw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
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(3,250.00) =
3,250.00
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1350 -
Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Made in 1903. Blade and groove sights, with the two line Hartford address on top of the barrel and "45 COLT." on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
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(2,000.00) =
2,000.00
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1351 -
Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Made in 1916. Fixed sights, with the two line address on top of the barrel and "38 W.C.F." on the left, and the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for
(1,700.00) =
1,700.00
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1352 -
Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1903. Fixed blade front sight, one line Hartford address on top of the barrel and "(BISLEY MODEL) 41 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(1,200.00) =
1,200.00
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1353 -
Two Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolvers with Belt and Holster Rig
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 A) Colt Single Action Army Revolver. Manufactured in 1897 with the standard two line address on top of the barrel, "4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for
(4,500.00) =
4,500.00
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1354 -
Scarce Blued Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 6500 Remington manufactured only about 2,000 Model 1890 Single Action Army revolvers from 1891 to 1894. The Model 1890 Single Act
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for
(7,000.00) =
7,000.00
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1355 -
Rare Blued Merwin Hulbert & Company Medium Frame Double Action Pocket Revolver with an Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufactured in the 1880 with a total production of a few thousand. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line ad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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1356 -
Exceptional Merwin Hulbert & Company Large Frame Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8000 - 9500 This is a truly exceptional example of a Merwin Hulbert & Co., large frame, double action, revolver with round barrel,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for
(9,000.00) =
9,000.00
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1357 -
Desirable Graves Plainview, Texas Marked Holster for Merwin Open Top 44 Caliber Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Made by Graves Saddle Co. of Plainview, Texas, this open top holster is for a Merwin Open Top .44 Caliber Revolver. The fron
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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1358 -
Rare Cased Factory Nimschke Engraved Remington New Model Navy Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grips a
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $15000 - 22500 Manufactured from 1863 to 1878 with a total production of about 28,000. Marked "PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858 / E. REMING...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for
(13,000.00) =
13,000.00
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1359 -
Exceptional Factory Engraved Gold and Silver Plated Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 Approximately 25,000 Model 1875s were manufactured between 1875 and 1889. Very few of these were embellished, such as this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for
(17,000.00) =
17,000.00
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1360 -
Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver with Rare Two Digit Serial Number
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $12000 - 14000 One of only around 2000 produced from 1891 to 1894, the Model 1890 was the successor to the Model 1875, intended to go hea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for
(9,000.00) =
9,000.00
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1361 -
Scarce Blued Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $12000 - 18000 Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver manufactured in 1892. The Model 1890 Single Action revolver was a competi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for
(17,000.00) =
17,000.00
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1362 -
Scarce Remington Model 1888 Transition Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Also known as the New Model Pocket Army, it's estimated that Remington produced less than 1,000 of these revolvers cir...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for
(3,250.00) =
3,250.00
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1363 -
Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with Period Custom Shoulder Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 Produced between 1875 and 1889, this Model 1875 has been outfitted with a wire shoulder stock, most likely by a gunsmith of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
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(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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1364 -
Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Approximately 25,000 Model 1875s were manufactured between 1875 and 1889. Marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for
(4,250.00) =
4,250.00
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1365 -
Remington New Model Army Metallic Conversion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Cone front and frame notch sights. There is no visible Remington marking on the barrel. The left side of the frame under the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for
(900.00) =
900.00
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1366 -
Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with S.D. Myres Belt Holster Rig
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Manufactured from 1875 to 1889 with approximately 25,000 produced. Marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for
(1,300.00) =
1,300.00
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1367 -
Large Lot of Remington 1875/1890 Grips and Three Additional Sets of Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 4000 1) One piece wood Colt SAA revolver grips, with illegible number in back strap cut. 2) Pair of ivory Smith & Wesson No...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for
(1,300.00) =
1,300.00
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1368 -
Exceptional New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $65000 - 95000 This exceptional Henry Rifle lever-action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., of New Haven, Connecticut in 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 65,000.00 - 95,000.00
Sold to floor for
(60,000.00) =
60,000.00
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1369 -
Rare Documented 50-100-450 Express Winchester Model 1886 Carbine with Special Order Rifle Butt
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 25000 Winchester Model 1886 Carbine with Winchester Arms Museum factory letter. The letter describes Winchester Model 1866, seri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for
(14,000.00) =
14,000.00
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1370 -
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Manufactured in 1877, this Fourth Model is marked with the two line Winchester Repeating Arms address and King's Impro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for
(7,500.00) =
7,500.00
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1371 -
Exceptional Winchester Model 1876 Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $25000 - 35000 This excellent, totally original early production Winchester Model 1876 Rifle was manufactured in 1877. The rifle has the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for
(22,500.00) =
22,500.00
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1372 -
Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $11000 - 16000 This is a solid representative example of a Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Rifle that was manufactured in 1892. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for
(8,500.00) =
8,500.00
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1373 -
Excellent Antique First Year Production Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $10000 - 15000 Manufactured in 1892, the first year of production, this takedown rifle features a German silver blade front sight and adj
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for
(8,500.00) =
8,500.00
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1374 -
Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Rifle manufactured in 1910. The rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum factory letter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for
(5,000.00) =
5,000.00
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1375 -
Scarce Documented Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4750 - 6500 Produced in 1902, the accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number and configuration, and that it was received in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for
(3,250.00) =
3,250.00
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1376 -
Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine with S.F.P.D. Police Marking
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4750 - 6500 Produced in 1927. Pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sight, with the model, maker, "NICKEL STEEL BARREL"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for
(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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1377 -
Ultimate Rarity a Factory Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 50 Express Smoothbore Lever
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $90000 - 130000 This is an exceedingly rare example of a factory documented .50 Express Smoothbore Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90,000.00 - 130,000.00
Sold to floor for
(75,000.00) =
75,000.00
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1378 -
Scarce Box of Winchester Shot Cartridges for Model 1886 Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 6000 Box containing 20 rounds of .50-110 Winchester soft point for Winchester Model 1886 rifles. Box has orange label, with small
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for
(5,000.00) =
5,000.00
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1379 -
Fine Early Special Order Winchester First Model Deluxe 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Low Four Digit S
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $22500 - 32500 Manufactured in 1875. This First Model features the distinctive dust cover held in place by grooved guides on either side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 22,500.00 - 32,500.00
Sold to floor for
(19,000.00) =
19,000.00
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1380 -
Two Boxes of Winchester 44 Centerfire Ammunition for the 1873 Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Both boxes are white cardboard construction, with green top labels, white seam labels and black print. Top labels bear a pic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for
(800.00) =
800.00
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1381 -
Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Extra Lever Action Rifle with Early Production
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 7000 Manufactured in 1896. This takedown rifle features a special order 26" rapid taper lightweight "pencil" bar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to gersolomon for
(5,000.00 + 975.00BP) =
5,975.00
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1382 -
Rare Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle Pictured in Madi
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $10000 - 20000 Manufactured in 1915. The receiver has a scroll and leaf design with a bear in a wooded scene on the lower left rear and t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for
(8,000.00) =
8,000.00
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1383 -
Custom Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Cody Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9000 - 15000 Manufactured in 1896 and subsequently custom embellished in the 20th Century in the factory #1 pattern. The sides of the re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for
(8,000.00) =
8,000.00
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1384 -
Excellent Early Production Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Frame
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $10000 - 20000 Manufactured in 1888. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address with "38-56...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for
(13,000.00) =
13,000.00
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1385 -
Very Fine Late Production Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9000 This is a very fine example of a Third Model Winchester 1873 rifle that was manufactured in 1909. Blade front and adjustable
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for
(4,750.00) =
4,750.00
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1386 -
Rare Deluxe Winchester Model 1866 Musket with Socket Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $22500 - 32500 This extra ordinary deluxe Winchester Model 1866 Musket was manufactured in 1876. Which was the same year as our Nation&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 22,500.00 - 32,500.00
Sold to floor for
(18,000.00) =
18,000.00
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1387 -
Period Engraved Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Documentation
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $20000 - 35000 Manufactured in 1901. The Model 1894 rifle features a special order half octagon barrel and checkered wood with pistol gri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for
(10,000.00) =
10,000.00
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1388 -
Desirable Antique Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 This is a very fine example of a Winchester Model 1886 takedown Rifle that was manufactured in 1898. The top of the barrel a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for
(6,000.00) =
6,000.00
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1389 -
Attractive Civil War Inscribed, Engraved and Nickel-Plated New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $35000 - 65000 This Henry lever action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in September 1864. The rifle has an octagon b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35,000.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for
(20,000.00) =
20,000.00
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Fine Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $11000 - 15000 This is a fine example of a Winchester Fourth Model 1866 Carbine manufactured in 1884. The carbine has the iron buttplate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 11,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for
(10,000.00) =
10,000.00
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1391 -
Unique Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Cut Away Silencer, Scope and Wooden Ca
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 13000 Manufactured in 1907, this unique rifle features a factory threaded muzzle which accommodates the 7 1/4" "silen...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for
(7,000.00) =
7,000.00
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1392 -
Scarce Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $19000 - 27500 Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1883. The rifle has a blued barrel with color casehardened for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 19,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for
(15,000.00) =
15,000.00
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1393 -
Fine Late Production Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 This is a very fine example of a Third Model 1873 rifle that was manufactured in 1912. The rifle has the distinctive integra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
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(5,500.00) =
5,500.00
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Winchester Model 92 Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufactured 1924 with takedown configuration. Combination beech front sight and Lyman two folding leaf rear sight with full
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for
(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3250 - 4250 Manufactured in 1899. Standard nickel steel marking on the left rear of the barrel with "30 U.S." on top at the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for
(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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1396 -
Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 This desirable 38-55 chambered rifle was manufactured in 1909 with button magazine. Beaded blade Lyman front sight and Lyman
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for
(1,100.00) =
1,100.00
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 Manufactured in 1914. The upper left barrel flat is marked "MODEL '92" next to "WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for
(1,000.00) =
1,000.00
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Early Production Inscribed Winchester Model 1866 Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 16000 This Inscribed Winchester 1866 Model Carbine was manufactured in 1867. The carbine has the characteristic, Second Model sin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for
(13,000.00) =
13,000.00
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