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Premiere Firearms Auction

Auction Currency:USD Auction Location:7819 42nd St West, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, United States

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Rock Island Auction Company is proud to continue the 2012 auction season with our September Premier Sale, a superb assembly of arms featuring the 3rd installment of the William Ashby Collection, the noted Gateway Collection which includes a number of ultra-rare Colts, and an assortment of rare and high condition Civil War arms.
Unique "Left Handed" Peter White Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle151Unique "Left Handed" Peter White Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle
Estimate: $2500 - 4500 Brass blade front sight and dovetailed notch rear, with "P.L. White" on the top flat of the barrel, a drum-style...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00 + 922.50) x 1 = 5,422.50
Desirable "J B" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle152Desirable "J B" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Estimate: $2500 - 4000 Silver finished brass blade front sight and fixed rear sight, with no markings visible on the barrel, "J B" on...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00 + 768.75) x 1 = 4,518.75
J. Golcher/"B.F.K." Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle153J. Golcher/"B.F.K." Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Silver finished brass blade front sight and dovetailed notch rear, with "B.F.K." on the top flat of the barrel, ...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 512.50) x 1 = 3,012.50
Virginia Attributed Unidentified Full Stock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle154Virginia Attributed Unidentified Full Stock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle
Estimate: $2000 - 3500 Blade front sight, with an open rear dovetail slot and straight line borders on the lock plate. Smooth, straight wrist stock
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 563.75) x 1 = 3,313.75
S. Shillito & Son Full Stock Percussion Conversion Kentucky Rifle155S. Shillito & Son Full Stock Percussion Conversion Kentucky Rifle
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Dovetailed brass blade front and notch rear sights, with "S. Shillito. &. Son." on the top flat, an unmarked loc...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 194.75) x 1 = 1,144.75
"M. Spitzer" Signed Full Stock Kentucky Flintlock Rifle156"M. Spitzer" Signed Full Stock Kentucky Flintlock Rifle
Estimate: $1500 - 2250 Blade front and notch rear sights, with scroll accents flanking "M. Spitzer" on the top flat, and some light eng...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 615.00) x 1 = 3,615.00
D. Douglass Marked Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle157D. Douglass Marked Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Dovetailed silver finished blade front and notch rear sights, with "D DOUGLASS" stamped in block letters on the ...
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 348.50) x 1 = 2,048.50
Percussion Conversion Full Stock Kentucky Rifle with H.E. Leman Lock158Percussion Conversion Full Stock Kentucky Rifle with H.E. Leman Lock
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Dovetailed brass blade front sight and fixed notch rear, with zig-zag engraving on the top barrel flat, scroll designs on th
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 246.00) x 1 = 1,446.00
"J Ruslin" Marked Full Stock Kentucky Flintlock Rifle159"J Ruslin" Marked Full Stock Kentucky Flintlock Rifle
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Silver blade front sight and dovetailed notch rear sight, with "J Ruslin" at the rear of the top flat, just behi...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 512.50) x 1 = 3,012.50
"ST. LOUIS" Marked Full Stock Percussion Plains Rifle160"ST. LOUIS" Marked Full Stock Percussion Plains Rifle
Estimate: $1500 - 3000 Raised bead front and notch rear sights, with a partially faded makers mark reading "(illegible)/ST. LOUIS" (wri...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 328.00) x 1 = 1,928.00
"A. HUMMEL" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle161"A. HUMMEL" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Rifle is equipped with a conventional fixed rear sight, with an early 20th Century replacement globe sight in the front dove
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to bach33089 for (850.00 + 174.25) x 1 = 1,024.25
Enos Border Attributed Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle162Enos Border Attributed Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Silver finished blade front and notch rear sights, with a faint name on the top flat, drum bolster, double set triggers, and
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50
George Kopp/J. Golcher Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle163George Kopp/J. Golcher Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle
Estimate: $1200 - 1900 Silver finished blade front and notch rear sights with "G. KOPP" on the top flat, drum bolster, double set trigg...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 205.00) x 1 = 1,205.00
Unmarked Double Barrel Percussion Cape Target Rifle with Silver Mountings164Unmarked Double Barrel Percussion Cape Target Rifle with Silver Mountings
Estimate: $850 - 1300 There are no visible makers or any other markings on the rifle. Each barrel gauges at about 44 with the left barrel smooth bo
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 133.25) x 1 = 783.25
"J + Clark" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle165"J + Clark" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Estimate: $850 - 1300 Brass blade front and notch rear sights with "J + Clark" marked on the upper barrel, drum bolster, double set tri...
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50
Two 19th Century American Percussion Rifles166Two 19th Century American Percussion Rifles
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 A) Heavy barrel equipped with a globe front and adjustable rear sights and marked "J.H. JOHNSTON GREAT WESTERN/GUN WO...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00 + 307.50) x 1 = 1,807.50
Extraordinary Nickel Plated Deluxe Presentation Cased Smith & Wesson 320 Revolving Rifle167Extraordinary Nickel Plated Deluxe Presentation Cased Smith & Wesson 320 Revolving Rifle
Estimate: $45000 - 65000 Introduced 1879 and manufactured until 1887 with a total production of only 977, this is one of the rarest Smith & Wesson
Start Price : 18,000.00 | Estimates : 45,000.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for (85,000.00 + 17,425.00) x 1 = 102,425.00
Very Fine Desirable U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Revolver168Very Fine Desirable U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Revolver
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 This is a fine original example of a First Model Schofield Single Action revolver. A total of 3,035 of these were manufact
Start Price : 7,000.00 | Estimates : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00 + 2,050.00) x 1 = 12,050.00
Very Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver169Very Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver
Estimate: $12000 - 18000 Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1876-77 with a total production of approximately 5,934. The revolver is marked wi
Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimates : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00 + 2,050.00) x 1 = 12,050.00
Desirable Rare Large Frame Smith & Wesson Lever Action Magazine Pistol170Desirable Rare Large Frame Smith & Wesson Lever Action Magazine Pistol
Estimate: $25000 - 40000 Predecessor to the more frequently encountered brass frame "volcanic", this is a rare example of the 8 inch ba...
Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimates : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00 + 3,690.00) x 1 = 21,690.00
U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver171U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver
Estimate: $9500 - 13000 Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1876-77 with a total production of approximately 5,934. The revolver is marked wit
Start Price : 4,750.00 | Estimates : 9,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00 + 1,947.50) x 1 = 11,447.50
Smith & Wesson No 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver with British Proofs and Unique Pari172Smith & Wesson No 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver with British Proofs and Unique Pari
Estimate: $5500 - 7500 The first variation of the Number Three was dubbed the American, and bears many distinctions, including being the first cart
Start Price : 2,750.00 | Estimates : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00 + 1,230.00) x 1 = 7,230.00
Scarce Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with Rare 20 Inch Barrel and Stock Mounted Peep Sigh173Scarce Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with Rare 20 Inch Barrel and Stock Mounted Peep Sigh
Estimate: $16000 - 25000 Manufactured 1879 to 1887 with a total production of only 977. The Smith & Wesson 320 revolving rifle is one of the rarest
Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimates : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00 + 4,612.50) x 1 = 27,112.50
Rare Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Target Single Action Revolver with Shoulder Stock and Factory Letter174Rare Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Target Single Action Revolver with Shoulder Stock and Factory Letter
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Manufactured from 1878 to 1912, the New Model 3 was an improved design of the original Model 3, Smith & Wesson's first top b
Start Price : 3,250.00 | Estimates : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00 + 1,332.50) x 1 = 7,832.50
Extraordinary Smith & Wesson No 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver175Extraordinary Smith & Wesson No 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 This is an exceptional example of the first variation of the Number Three was dubbed the American, and bears many distinct
Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimates : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00 + 4,100.00) x 1 = 24,100.00
Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 1st Model Single Action Revolver176Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 1st Model Single Action Revolver
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This is an example of a 1st Model No 3 Smith & Wesson commercial revolver. Also known as the "Old, Old Model Russian ...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 461.25) x 1 = 2,711.25
Engraved British Copy of Smith & Wesson Revolver177Engraved British Copy of Smith & Wesson Revolver
Estimate: $950 - 1400 This British revolver is similar in design to the Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Revolver. The lower barrel flat is stamped &quo...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 143.50) x 1 = 843.50
Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson First Model First Issue Revolvers178Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson First Model First Issue Revolvers
Estimate: $1500 - 2000 A) Introduced in 1857 the First Model was manufactured in various forms through 1881 with this being an example of a First I
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 512.50) x 1 = 3,012.50
Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Antique Revolvers179Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Antique Revolvers
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 A) Manufactured from 1861 to 1874. The barrel rib has the one line address and the cylinder has the patent date with British
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00 + 307.50) x 1 = 1,807.50
Collectors Lot of Two Spur Trigger 22 Rim Fire Revolvers180Collectors Lot of Two Spur Trigger 22 Rim Fire Revolvers
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 A) Manufactured from 1860 to 1868. The top of the barrel rib has the one line address, the cylinder is marked with the paten
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 512.50) x 1 = 3,012.50
Exceptional Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver181Exceptional Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver
Estimate: $8500 - 12000 This is a excellent and totally original example of a Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver. These revolvers wer
Start Price : 4,250.00 | Estimates : 8,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00 + 2,255.00) x 1 = 13,255.00
Smith & Wesson Number Three First Model American Single Action Revolver182Smith & Wesson Number Three First Model American Single Action Revolver
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 Manufactured between 1870 and 1872 with a total production of approximately 8,000. "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. ...
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00 + 1,127.50) x 1 = 6,627.50
Fine Civil War Range Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Single Action Revolver183Fine Civil War Range Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Single Action Revolver
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 Manufactured from 1861 to 1874, the Model No. 2 Army began production just prior to the start of the Civil War and quickly b
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 328.00) x 1 = 1,928.00
Civil War Range Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Revolver with Scarce Five Inch Barrel184Civil War Range Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Revolver with Scarce Five Inch Barrel
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufactured from 1861 to 1874. The top of the barrel rib has the one line address and the cylinder has the patent date mark
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 287.00) x 1 = 1,687.00
Fine Civil War Range Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Revolver185Fine Civil War Range Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Revolver
Estimate: $1200 - 2000 The barrel rib has the one line address and the cylinder has the patent date. Three pins hold the cylinder stop to the top s
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50
Very Fine Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 1/2, 2nd Issue Revolver186Very Fine Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 1/2, 2nd Issue Revolver
Estimate: $800 - 1300 Manufactured from 1868 to 1875. The top of the barrel rib has the one line address, patent dates (1855, 1859 and 1865) markin
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00 + 369.00) x 1 = 2,169.00
Engraved Silver Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 First Issue Revolver with Ivory Grips187Engraved Silver Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 First Issue Revolver with Ivory Grips
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured between 1865 to 1868. Features period applied non-factory high quality floral scroll engraving present on the b
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 461.25) x 1 = 2,711.25
Excellent Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 32 Centerfire Single Action Revolver with Original Box188Excellent Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 32 Centerfire Single Action Revolver with Original Box
Estimate: $900 - 1600 Manufactured from 1878 to 1892. This later Model 1 1/2 is marked with the two line address/patent reissue dates on top of the
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50
Rare Blue Finish Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver189Rare Blue Finish Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 Also known as the Improved Army or Frontier Army, the Model 1875 Revolver was manufactured from 1875 to 1889 with this exa
Start Price : 7,000.00 | Estimates : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00 + 2,665.00) x 1 = 15,665.00
Fine Scarce Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver190Fine Scarce Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver
Estimate: $10000 - 15000 This is one of the estimated 2,000 Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolvers manufactured from 1891 to 1896. The Model 1890
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimates : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00 + 2,050.00) x 1 = 12,050.00
Scarce Blue Finish Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver191Scarce Blue Finish Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver
Estimate: $18000 - 25000 This is one of the estimated 2,000 Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolvers manufactured from 1891 to 1896. The Model 1890
Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimates : 18,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00 + 4,612.50) x 1 = 27,112.50
Scarce Forehand & Wadsworth New Model Army Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grips192Scarce Forehand & Wadsworth New Model Army Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grips
Estimate: $3750 - 6500 Manufactured circa late 1870s to 1880s with a total of less than 1,000 produced. The new model is similar to the old model e
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00 + 768.75) x 1 = 4,518.75
Scarce Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver193Scarce Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 One of the most widely sought after Remington handguns, the 1890 was manufactured from 1891 to 1894, with only approximately
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00 + 389.50) x 1 = 2,289.50
Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Single Action Revolver194Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Single Action Revolver
Estimate: $850 - 1400 Improved design of the original Model 3, Smith & Wesson's first top-break, automatic ejection revolver introduced in 1878. Th
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 328.00) x 1 = 1,928.00
Fine Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver195Fine Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Estimate: $3500 - 6000 This is a fine original example of a Colt 1873 Single Action Army revolver that was manufactured in late 1892 or early 1893.
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimates : 3,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00 + 871.25) x 1 = 5,121.25
Extremely Rare Documented Only Known Shoulder Stocked Merwin Hulbert & Co. First Model Frontier Army196Extremely Rare Documented Only Known Shoulder Stocked Merwin Hulbert & Co. First Model Frontier Army
Estimate: $15000 - 25000 This revolver is pictured in the book "The Story of Merwin Hulbert & Co. Firearms" by Phelps on page 11 and 46...
Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00 + 3,895.00) x 1 = 22,895.00
Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips197Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips
Estimate: $3500 - 4750 This is an example of a Merwin Hulbert & Co., large frame, double action revolver with top strap, fluted cylinder and flat b
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimates : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 666.25) x 1 = 3,916.25
Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Single Action Revolver with Pearl Grips198Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Single Action Revolver with Pearl Grips
Estimate: $3250 - 4500 Manufactured from 1876 to the 1880s, these Large Frame Single Action Revolvers were also known as the "Army Revolver&...
Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimates : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 615.00) x 1 = 3,615.00
Magnificent Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver Marked "FOR .44 S&W CTG"199Magnificent Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver Marked "FOR .44 S&W CTG"
Estimate: $27500 - 42500 Colt Bisley Single Action Flattop Target Model revolver manufactured in 1900. This revolver is one of 64 Bisley Target Mod
Start Price : 11,000.00 | Estimates : 27,500.00 - 42,500.00
Sold to floor for (35,000.00 + 7,175.00) x 1 = 42,175.00
Magnificent Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Documented Ivory Grips and Factory Letter200Magnificent Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Documented Ivory Grips and Factory Letter
Estimate: $8500 - 13000 The included factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, blue finish and ivory grips. The revolver w
Start Price : 4,250.00 | Estimates : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00 + 2,460.00) x 1 = 14,460.00