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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.
Spectacular New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic Lever-Action Carbine1000Spectacular New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic Lever-Action Carbine
Estimate: $75000 - 95000 Volcanic lever-action carbine with 16 1/2-inch barrel manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., in 1857. The Volcanic lever
Start Price : 30,000.00 | Estimates : 75,000.00 - 95,000.00
Sold to floor for (60,000.00 + 12,300.00) x 1 = 72,300.00
Extraordinary Winchester Special Order Model 1886 Deluxe .50 Express Rifle with Factory Letter1001Extraordinary Winchester Special Order Model 1886 Deluxe .50 Express Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimate: $45000 - 65000 Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Express Rifle with Cody Firearms Museum factory letter that states this rifle was shipped as
Start Price : 18,000.00 | Estimates : 45,000.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for (42,500.00 + 8,712.50) x 1 = 51,212.50
Extremely Fine Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle1002Extremely Fine Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $37500 - 65000 Third Model Winchester 1866 rifle manufactured in 1873. The rifle has a blued full octagon barrel, full length magazine an
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimates : 37,500.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for (32,500.00 + 6,662.50) x 1 = 39,162.50
Magnificent Rare, Documented Deluxe, Factory Panel Scene Engraved, Gold Plated New Haven Arms Co. He1003Magnificent Rare, Documented Deluxe, Factory Panel Scene Engraved, Gold Plated New Haven Arms Co. He
Estimate: $110000 - 160000 This is an extraordinary example of an original deluxe factory engraved running deer panel scene Henry lever action rifl
Start Price : 55,000.00 | Estimates : 110,000.00 - 160,000.00
Sold to floor for (160,000.00 + 32,800.00) x 1 = 192,800.00
Rare Smith & Wesson Lever Action Magazine Pistol1004Rare Smith & Wesson Lever Action Magazine Pistol
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Predecessor to the more frequently encountered brass frame "Volcanic", this is a rare example of the 4 inch 31 ...
Start Price : 3,250.00 | Estimates : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00 + 1,127.50) x 1 = 6,627.50
New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Lever Action Pistol1005New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Lever Action Pistol
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 This Lever Action No. 2 Navy Pistol with 8-inch barrel was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company. Approximately 1000 Le
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00 + 1,845.00) x 1 = 10,845.00
Scarce Documented Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 .50 Express Rifle with Factory Letter1006Scarce Documented Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 .50 Express Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimate: $22500 - 35000 This is an example of a Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 .50 Express Lever Action Rifle with Cody Firearms Museum letter that
Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimates : 22,500.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00 + 4,612.50) x 1 = 27,112.50
Extraordinary, Factory Documented Winchester Model 1873 "One of One Thousand" Rifle with Extremely R1007Extraordinary, Factory Documented Winchester Model 1873 "One of One Thousand" Rifle with Extremely R
Estimate: $275000 - 450000 This is an exceptional, totally original Winchester First Model 1873 "One of One Thousand" rifle that is acc...
Start Price : 110,000.00 | Estimates : 275,000.00 - 450,000.00
Sold to floor for (360,000.00 + 73,800.00) x 1 = 433,800.00
Excellent Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in the Desirable .22 Short Caliber1008Excellent Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in the Desirable .22 Short Caliber
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 This is a very fine example of a Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle that is chambered in the desirable .22 short rim
Start Price : 7,000.00 | Estimates : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00 + 3,075.00) x 1 = 18,075.00
Highly Desirable Special Order Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Documen1009Highly Desirable Special Order Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Documen
Estimate: $16000 - 25000 According to a pair of Winchester/Cody Museum letters, this rifle was in the warehouse from 6 November to 1 December of 18
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
Scare Jennings Rifle1010Scare Jennings Rifle
Estimate: $2500 - 4500 Manufactured by Robbins and Lawrence at their Windsor, Vermont, factory circa 1850 to 1851. It is believed that less than 1
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00 + 820.00) x 1 = 4,820.00
Rare Large Frame Smith & Wesson Lever Action Magazine Pistol1011Rare Large Frame Smith & Wesson Lever Action Magazine Pistol
Estimate: $9500 - 16000 Predecessor to the more frequently encountered brass frame "volcanic", this is a rare example of the 8 inch 38...
Start Price : 4,750.00 | Estimates : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00 + 2,255.00) x 1 = 13,255.00
Rare, Highly Desirable and Important Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with 1012Rare, Highly Desirable and Important Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with
Estimate: $75000 - 95000 Accompanied by a letter from world famous author and firearms expert R.L. Wilson letter this is a scarce example of a fact
Start Price : 30,000.00 | Estimates : 75,000.00 - 95,000.00
Sold to floor for (70,000.00 + 14,350.00) x 1 = 84,350.00
Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with Factory Installed Mili1013Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with Factory Installed Mili
Estimate: $20000 - 30000 Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1887. The rifle has a highly figured fancy grain walnut forear
Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimates : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00 + 4,100.00) x 1 = 24,100.00
Civil War Production, New Haven Arms Company, Henry Lever Action Rifle1014Civil War Production, New Haven Arms Company, Henry Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $22500 - 32500 This is an example of a Henry lever action rifle that was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in late 1863 or early
Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimates : 22,500.00 - 32,500.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00 + 6,150.00) x 1 = 36,150.00
Documented, Exceptional, Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory 1015Documented, Exceptional, Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory
Estimate: $55000 - 75000 Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 rifle with Cody Firearms Museum letter that states this rifle was shipped from the Winchester
Start Price : 27,500.00 | Estimates : 55,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for (70,000.00 + 14,350.00) x 1 = 84,350.00
Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Frame and Factory Letter1016Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Frame and Factory Letter
Estimate: $7500 - 11000 Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Cody Firearms Museum letter that states this rifle was shipped from the Wincheste
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00 + 1,332.50) x 1 = 7,832.50
Desirable Late 19th Century Single W Winchester Repeating Arms Co Promotional Cartridge Board1017Desirable Late 19th Century Single W Winchester Repeating Arms Co Promotional Cartridge Board
Estimate: $18000 - 25000 Winchester cartridge board, circa 1885, measuring 38 inches x 51inches. The board consists of 101 centerfire cartridges mo
Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimates : 18,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,500.00 + 5,637.50) x 1 = 33,137.50
Spectacular Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine1018Spectacular Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
Estimate: $14000 - 18000 Manufactured in 1919. Two line address/patent date marking on the left side of the barrel ahead of the rear sight and &q...
Start Price : 7,000.00 | Estimates : 14,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00 + 3,075.00) x 1 = 18,075.00
Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle1019Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $3750 - 6500 This is a very fine example of a deluxe Model 1894 Winchester Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured in 1897. Beach combin
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00 + 1,640.00) x 1 = 9,640.00
Engraved Documented Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle1020Engraved Documented Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 Manufactured in 1899. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPE...
Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimates : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00 + 3,485.00) x 1 = 20,485.00
Excellent and Desirable Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Schuetzen Rifle with Winchester A5 Scope1021Excellent and Desirable Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Schuetzen Rifle with Winchester A5 Scope
Estimate: $10000 - 16000 This is an exceptional example of a late pattern Winchester high Wall Schuetzen style off-hand target rifle that has been
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimates : 10,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00 + 1,230.00) x 1 = 7,230.00
Deluxe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter1022Deluxe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Manufactured in 1893, this Model 1885 features a 30 inch #2 octagon barrel with a globe front sight, filler bock in the rea
Start Price : 3,250.00 | Estimates : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00 + 1,025.00) x 1 = 6,025.00
Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Special Sporting Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter1023Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Special Sporting Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 Manufactured in 1891. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEAT...
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimates : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00 + 922.50) x 1 = 5,422.50
Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle in Scarce 40-65 Caliber1024Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle in Scarce 40-65 Caliber
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured in 1889, this rifle is chambered in the rare 40-65 W.C.F. caliber and has a special order # 3 part octagon barr
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00 + 768.75) x 1 = 4,518.75
Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Plain Sporting Single Shot Rifle1025Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Plain Sporting Single Shot Rifle
Estimate: $1300 - 2000 This rifle was manufactured in 1900 with a fixed silver front sight and an elevation adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. Th
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 225.50) x 1 = 1,325.50
U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Winder Musket1026U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Winder Musket
Estimate: $1200 - 1600 Often referred to as the Winder Musket after the acclaimed marksman Colonel C.B. Winder. Manufactured circa 1922. Standard
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 194.75) x 1 = 1,144.75
Exceptional Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle1027Exceptional Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 This is an excellent example of a Marlin Model 1893 Lever-Action Rifle with the post-1904 "-SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL-&...
Start Price : 2,750.00 | Estimates : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00 + 1,025.00) x 1 = 6,025.00
Outstanding Savage Deluxe Model 1899 .250-3000 Savage Lever Action Rifle1028Outstanding Savage Deluxe Model 1899 .250-3000 Savage Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured in 1915, this deluxe model was developed to introduce the .25-3000 cartridge. It has a fixed blade front sight,
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (7,502.00 + 1,537.91) x 1 = 9,039.91
Excellent Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle1029Excellent Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 The left side of the barrel is marked "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" indicating that this rifle was manufactured afte...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00 + 307.50) x 1 = 1,807.50
Factory Engraved Savage Model 1899-F Lightweight Takedown Rifle1030Factory Engraved Savage Model 1899-F Lightweight Takedown Rifle
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured between 1920 and 1941. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent dates ahead of the rear s
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 563.75) x 1 = 3,313.75
Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter1031Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 This is a very fine, documented example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-70 Rifle that was manufactured in 1893.
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00 + 1,845.00) x 1 = 10,845.00
Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle1032Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1904. The rifle has a blade front, adjustable buckhorn type rear sight and a full length magazine tube. The
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
Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket1033Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured in 1894, this is an example of a Third Model 1873 Lever Action Musket with the dust cover guide integral to the
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
Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Carbine in 303 British Chambering1034Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Carbine in 303 British Chambering
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1910, one of the few carbines in .303 British caliber. German silver blade front and folding ladder rear sig
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00 + 871.25) x 1 = 5,121.25
Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in 38-55 WCF Caliber1035Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in 38-55 WCF Caliber
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 Manufactured in 1900. Blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights with a full length magazine tube. The two line address
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 410.00) x 1 = 2,410.00
Magnificent Documented Rare Washington Territory Shipped Sharps Hartford Model 1874 Sporting Rifle w1036Magnificent Documented Rare Washington Territory Shipped Sharps Hartford Model 1874 Sporting Rifle w
Estimate: $17000 - 25000 This is a fine example of a Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle manufactured from 1871 to 1881 with about 6,500 produced. The
Start Price : 8,500.00 | Estimates : 17,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00 + 3,690.00) x 1 = 21,690.00
Extraordinary Rare U.S. Sharps/Springfield Armory Model 1870 Springfield Sharps Rifle1037Extraordinary Rare U.S. Sharps/Springfield Armory Model 1870 Springfield Sharps Rifle
Estimate: $9500 - 14000 Even though these are called Model 1870s, this particular example is one of only 300 manufactured with the Model 1874 actio
Start Price : 4,750.00 | Estimates : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00 + 2,665.00) x 1 = 15,665.00
Documented Kentucky Shipped Sharps "Old Reliable" Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter1038Documented Kentucky Shipped Sharps "Old Reliable" Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 This is an example of a very desirable Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle. Manufactured in 1878. The top barrel flat is marked
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00 + 1,230.00) x 1 = 7,230.00
Outstanding Documented Sharps "Old Reliable" Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter1039Outstanding Documented Sharps "Old Reliable" Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 This is an example of a desirable Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle that was manufactured in 1877. The top barrel flat is mar
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00 + 922.50) x 1 = 5,422.50
Sharps New Model Carbine Metallic Cartridge Conversion1040Sharps New Model Carbine Metallic Cartridge Conversion
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 This is an example of one of the Civil War Sharps New Model Carbines that were converted post Civil War to fire the .50-70 G
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 328.00) x 1 = 1,928.00
Desirable Box of Winchester 40 Caliber Cartridges for a Sharps Rifle with J.P. Lower Denver Retailer1041Desirable Box of Winchester 40 Caliber Cartridges for a Sharps Rifle with J.P. Lower Denver Retailer
Estimate: $850 - 1300 20 count box of center fire 40 caliber cartridges for Sharps rifles manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Green
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 82.00) x 1 = 482.00
Desirable Stevens "Ideal" Model 51 Factory Engraved Schuetzen Rifle with Matching Extra Barrel and L1042Desirable Stevens "Ideal" Model 51 Factory Engraved Schuetzen Rifle with Matching Extra Barrel and L
Estimate: $8000 - 12000 This is an extremely fine example of a Stevens Ideal Model 51 single shot Schuetzen rifle. This model rifle was basically a
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimates : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00 + 1,435.00) x 1 = 8,435.00
Excellent Stevens No. 49 Walnut Hill Single Shot Target Rifle1043Excellent Stevens No. 49 Walnut Hill Single Shot Target Rifle
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 The No. 49 target rifle was made from 1896 to 1916. The # 1 barrel is marked "J. STEVENS A. & T. CO./CHICOPEE FALLS, ...
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimates : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00 + 820.00) x 1 = 4,820.00
Exceptional Stevens Number 40 1/2 Pocket Rifle with Matching Stock and Carrying Case1044Exceptional Stevens Number 40 1/2 Pocket Rifle with Matching Stock and Carrying Case
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Stevens manufactured approximately 2,500 of these No. 40 1/2 Pocket Rifles from 1896 to 1915. It is equipped with a fold dow
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00 + 389.50) x 1 = 2,289.50
Excellent Frank Wesson Two Trigger Sporting Rifle1045Excellent Frank Wesson Two Trigger Sporting Rifle
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured circa 1863/64 to 1875/76 this is a Second Type Two Trigger Sporting Rifle. An estimated 7,500 Second Type Rifle
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 461.25) x 1 = 2,711.25
Marble's Game Getter Model 1908 Combination Gun1046Marble's Game Getter Model 1908 Combination Gun
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 This combination gun has a folding shoulder stock, a fixed front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight and a tang peep s
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 410.00) x 1 = 2,410.00
Maynard Patent Model 1873 Single Shot Rifle1047Maynard Patent Model 1873 Single Shot Rifle
Estimate: $850 - 1300 The left side of the frame is marked "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/MAY 27, 1851/DEC 6, 1859" followed by "1873&qu...
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 225.50) x 1 = 1,325.50
Two Stevens Longarms1048Two Stevens Longarms
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 A) This rifle was manufactured between 1870 and 1895. It has a globe front sight and an elevation adjustable mid-range tang
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 461.25) x 1 = 2,711.25
J.P. Lower (Denver, CO) Marked Spencer Hunting Rifle Made From Carbine with Documented Civil War His1049J.P. Lower (Denver, CO) Marked Spencer Hunting Rifle Made From Carbine with Documented Civil War His
Estimate: $2500 - 4000 Originally a Civil War Spencer carbine that was subsequently modified by a period gunsmith to rifle configuration. In the in
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 461.25) x 1 = 2,711.25