Premiere Firearms Auction

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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.
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Etched Panel Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips251 - Etched Panel Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1882. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address with the acid etched "COLT DA 38" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver253 - Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1880 and subsequently refurbished by Colt. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line Hartford addres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Magnificent Pair of Beaded Cuffed Wild West Show Buckskin Gloves and Two Pair of California Style Sp254 - Magnificent Pair of Beaded Cuffed Wild West Show Buckskin Gloves and Two Pair of California Style Sp
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 1) Small size with 1/4 inch x 3 inch fringe from the sides of the cuffs. The cuffs are decorated in floral patterns in green
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Three Pairs of Drop Shank Spurs by Ricardo255 - Three Pairs of Drop Shank Spurs by Ricardo
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $500 - 800 1) Nickel silver with gold filled zigzag design engraving on the outer sides and gold relief horses head in a horseshoe on the
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Outstanding Pre-War Colt 22 Caliber Bankers Special Double Action Revolver with Original Box256 - Outstanding Pre-War Colt 22 Caliber Bankers Special Double Action Revolver with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 Manufactured in 1934. This easily concealable design chambered in the scarce 22 long rifle, features blade front and notch r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Exceptionally Scarce Nickel Colt Police Positive 32 Double Action Revolver with Original Box257 - Exceptionally Scarce Nickel Colt Police Positive 32 Double Action Revolver with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Manufactured in 1919, this is a scarce example of a nickel plated Colt Police Positive Revolver with factory box. The barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Exceptional Pre-War Colt First Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Original Box258 - Exceptional Pre-War Colt First Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3250 Manufactured in 1933 with a serrated trigger, serrated hammer, blade front and frame notch rear sights. Standard markings an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Excellent Colt 2nd Issue Officers Model Heavy Barrel Target Revolver with Original Box259 - Excellent Colt 2nd Issue Officers Model Heavy Barrel Target Revolver with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1400 This is an excellent example of a Colt Officer's Model Flat Top Target revolver manufactured in 1937. The left side of...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Exceptional Colt Camp Perry Early Production 3 Digit Serial Number 444 Single Shot Target Pistol wit260 - Exceptional Colt Camp Perry Early Production 3 Digit Serial Number 444 Single Shot Target Pistol wit
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 Manufactured from 1920 to 1941, however only 63 experimental/prototype units were made from 1920 to 1926 prior to regular pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Excellent Colt First Series Woodsman Target Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box261 - Excellent Colt First Series Woodsman Target Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Manufactured in 1939. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/1903 and 1918 patent dates, standard frame a
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Very Scarce N-S Patented Combination Stock and Holster for Colt 22 Cal Auto Pistols with Original Bo262 - Very Scarce N-S Patented Combination Stock and Holster for Colt 22 Cal Auto Pistols with Original Bo
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 N-S patented National Lead Company combination shoulder stock and holster for 22 caliber colt automatic pistols (Woodsman).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box263 - Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufactured in 1952 with a fixed front sight and an adjustable rear sight. The left side of the barrel has the Rampant Colt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Colt Experimental Prototype Model U Semi-Automatic Target Pistol with Factory Letter264 - Colt Experimental Prototype Model U Semi-Automatic Target Pistol with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 This prototype pistol was manufactured for Colt by Norinco, China. The pistol features an unusual profile, which includes a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Excellent Nickel Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver265 - Excellent Nickel Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufactured in 1961. This revolver has fixed sights, a serrated trigger, serrated hammer and is fitted with checkered walnu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Engraved Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips and Holster266 - Engraved Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips and Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1967. The revolver features gold filled floral scroll engraving on the barrel, vent rib sides, frame sides,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Excellent Colt Bankers Special Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips267 - Excellent Colt Bankers Special Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Manufactured in 1935 with a serrated trigger, serrated hammer, blade front and frame notch rear sights. Fitted with pearl gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Spectacular Scarce Colt 22 Caliber Bankers Special Double Action Revolver268 - Spectacular Scarce Colt 22 Caliber Bankers Special Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3250 Manufactured in 1934. This easily concealable design chambered in the scarce 22 long rifle, features blade front and notch r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Magnificent Colt Police Positive Target Double Action Revolver269 - Magnificent Colt Police Positive Target Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1600 Manufactured in 1916 with an elevation adjustable front sight and a windage adjustable rear sight. The trigger is smooth and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Boston Police Department Marked Colt Bankers Special Double Action Revolver270 - Boston Police Department Marked Colt Bankers Special Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufactured in 1935. Blade front and groove rear sight. The left of the barrel is marked "38 BANKERS/SPECIAL", ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Colt Police Double Action Revolver271 - Collector's Lot of Two Colt Police Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 A) Manufactured in 1903. The top of the barrel is marked with the three line address/patent dates and "COLT NEW POLIC...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Colt Camp Perry Early Production Three Digit Serial Number Single Shot Pistol272 - Colt Camp Perry Early Production Three Digit Serial Number Single Shot Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3750 63 experimental/prototype units were manufactured from 1920 to 1926 prior to regular production starting in 1926, with this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Excellent Colt First Series Woodsman Target Model Semi-Automatic Pistol273 - Excellent Colt First Series Woodsman Target Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Manufactured in 1942 with elevation adjustable front blade and windage adjustable rear sights, serrated trigger, serrated pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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High Standard Supermatic Trophy Model 104 with Original Box and Accessories274 - High Standard Supermatic Trophy Model 104 with Original Box and Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1400 Manufactured 1964-1965 with high polish blue finish and 7 inch fluted barrel. Patridge style front target sight and factory
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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High Standard Supermatic Trophy Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Grips, Extra Magazine and Hardcase275 - High Standard Supermatic Trophy Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Grips, Extra Magazine and Hardcase
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $800 - 1300 This pistol was manufactured between 1975 and 1981. It has an adjustable rear sight and a replaceable front sight. Stippled f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Two Boxed Colt Woodsman Semi-Automatic Pistols276 - Two Boxed Colt Woodsman Semi-Automatic Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2000 A) Manufactured in 1965. With box and target numbered to the gun and papers. BBL: 4 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 22 L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Two Boxed Colt Handguns277 - Two Boxed Colt Handguns
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2000 A) Manufactured in 1977 with blade front with notch rear sights and checkered two-piece grips. Includes Colt "wood gr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Spectacular Colt Bankers Special Double Action Revolver with Factory Box278 - Spectacular Colt Bankers Special Double Action Revolver with Factory Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 Manufactured in 1934 with a serrated trigger, serrated hammer, blade front and frame notch rear sights. Fitted with checkere
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Exceptional Colt Officers Model Target Double Action Revolver with Original Box279 - Exceptional Colt Officers Model Target Double Action Revolver with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 Third issue manufactured in 1940. These popular revolvers featured elevation adjustable blade front and windage adjustable re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Inscribed Colt First Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Box280 - Inscribed Colt First Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1932 with a serrated trigger, serrated hammer, blade front and frame notch rear sights. Standard markings an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Exceptional Colt Official Police 38 Double Action Revolver with Box281 - Exceptional Colt Official Police 38 Double Action Revolver with Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1200 Manufactured in 1965. One line address on the right side of the barrel, "OFFICIAL POLICE/.38 SPECIAL CTG." on the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Outstanding Colt Bankers Special Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips282 - Outstanding Colt Bankers Special Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1937 with a serrated trigger, serrated hammer, blade front and frame notch rear sights. Fitted with pearl gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Antique Colt Civilian Model 1889 "New Army and Navy" Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips283 - Antique Colt Civilian Model 1889 "New Army and Navy" Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1895. The two line Hartford address/patent dates (1884, 1888) marking is stamped on top of the barrel with c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Fantastic Colt Double Action .22 Revolvers284 - Collector's Lot of Two Fantastic Colt Double Action .22 Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1600 A) This revolver was manufactured in 1948 with a checkered trigger, checkered hammer, Patridge front and notch rear sights,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Very High Conditioned Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolvers with Diffe285 - Collector's Lot of Two Very High Conditioned Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolvers with Diffe
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1500 A) This revolver was manufactured in 1920 with a smooth trigger, checkered hammer, blade front and frame notch rear sights a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Colt First Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolver286 - Colt First Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 Manufactured in 1934 with a serrated trigger, serrated hammer, blade front and frame notch rear sights. Fitted with checkered
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Spectacular Colt Double Action Revolvers287 - Collector's Lot of Two Spectacular Colt Double Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1800 A) Manufactured in 1949 and is engraved along the right top edge of the frame "WESTERN STATE PENITENTIARY/177". ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Near New Boxed Double Action Colt Revolvers288 - Collector's Lot of Two Near New Boxed Double Action Colt Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 A) Manufactured in 1966. This revolver has a serrated trigger, serrated hammer, blade front sight and frame notch rear sight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Excellent Colt First Series Woodsman Sport Model Semi-Automatic Pistol289 - Excellent Colt First Series Woodsman Sport Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Manufactured in 1941 with standard markings, fixed blade front and windage adjustable rear sights, serrated trigger, the bac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Excellent Colt First Series Woodsman Target Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box290 - Excellent Colt First Series Woodsman Target Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 Manufactured in 1937 with standard markings, elevation adjustable front blade and windage adjustable rear sights, serrated tr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Two Double Action Revolvers291 - Two Double Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 A) Manufactured between 1950-1973. This revolver features the scarce 3 inch barrel with blade front and notch rear sights. Fi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Two Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols292 - Two Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1600 A) Manufactured in 1937 with the standard frame and slide markings, elevation adjustable front blade and windage adjustable
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistols293 - Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2000 A) Manufactured in 1969. With reproduction Colt 2-piece "wood grain" box. BBL: 4 1/2 inch slab side Stock: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Colt Double Action Revolvers294 - Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Colt Double Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1400 A) Manufactured in 1967, with blade front and notched frame rear sights, standard markings, serrated hammer and trigger and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Two Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistols with Boxes295 - Two Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistols with Boxes
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 A) This pistol was manufactured in 1989. With maroon Colt box. BBL: 4 1/2 inch slab side Stock: Gauge: 22 LR Finish
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Colt Bankers Special Double Action Revolver296 - Colt Bankers Special Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1935 with a serrated trigger, serrated hammer, blade front and frame notch rear sights. Fitted with checkere
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Colt Second Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Factory Box297 - Colt Second Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Factory Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufactured in 1965 with a grooved trigger, grooved hammer, blade front and frame notch rear sights. Standard markings and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Colt Bankers Special .22 Caliber Double Action Revolver with Original Box298 - Colt Bankers Special .22 Caliber Double Action Revolver with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 Manufactured in 1934. The left side of the barrel is marked "22 BANKERS/SPECIAL", and the right side has the two ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Colt Trooper MK III Double Action Revolvers299 - Collector's Lot of Two Colt Trooper MK III Double Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 A) Manufactured in 1977. Features a ramp front sight, adjustable rear sight, smooth wide trigger, casehardened checkered wide
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Two Boxed Colt Double Action Revolvers300 - Two Boxed Colt Double Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1200 A) Manufactured in 1982. This revolver features a low profile ramp style front sight and frame notch rear sight, shrouded eje
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Two Colt Trooper MK III Double Action Revolvers301 - Two Colt Trooper MK III Double Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1500 A) Manufactured in 1978 with the standard barrel markings. Features a ramp front sight with red insert, adjustable rear sight
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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