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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.
Two High Conditioned and Scarce Forehand & Wadsworth Side Hammer 22 Revolvers1100Two High Conditioned and Scarce Forehand & Wadsworth Side Hammer 22 Revolvers
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 A) Manufactured in the 1870s with total production estimated at only 1,000. Blade and notch sights, with the two line addres
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 194.75) x 1 = 1,144.75
Unique European Double Damascus Barrel Percussion Knife Pistol with Floral Engraved Silver Scales1101Unique European Double Damascus Barrel Percussion Knife Pistol with Floral Engraved Silver Scales
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 The 4 1/4 inch blade is mounted on the underside of the pistol between and below the barrels. The side by side smooth bore b
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 461.25) x 1 = 2,711.25
Fine Unwin & Rodgers "NON*XLL" Percussion Knife Pistol1102Fine Unwin & Rodgers "NON*XLL" Percussion Knife Pistol
Estimate: $2250 - 3250 The German silver barrel is marked "UNWIN & RODGERS/PATENTED SHEFFIELD" on the left side and the right side is m...
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00 + 307.50) x 1 = 1,807.50
Unique W. Weber Hamburg Knife Pistol with Ivory Grips1103Unique W. Weber Hamburg Knife Pistol with Ivory Grips
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 This pistol has a 3 inch blade that is mounted on the right side. The spring blade is released by pulling the trigger. To re
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 563.75) x 1 = 3,313.75
J. Cernea Brass Barrel Percussion Knife Pistol1104J. Cernea Brass Barrel Percussion Knife Pistol
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 The brass barrel is script marked "J. Cernea" on the top flat at the breech. The pistol has a 2 inch folding cli...
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 410.00) x 1 = 2,410.00
James Reid Knuckle Duster1105James Reid Knuckle Duster
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Also known as the 3 inch Barrel Knuckle Duster, this model was manufactured in 1875 with an estimated total production of on
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 615.00) x 1 = 3,615.00
Scarce Reid .32 Caliber My Friend Knuckle Duster Revolver1106Scarce Reid .32 Caliber My Friend Knuckle Duster Revolver
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This is one of an estimated 2,900 brass frame models manufactured from 1870 to 1882. The left side of the top strap is marke
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 348.50) x 1 = 2,048.50
Scarce Iron Frame Reid .32 Caliber My Friend Knuckle Duster Revolver1107Scarce Iron Frame Reid .32 Caliber My Friend Knuckle Duster Revolver
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is one of an estimated 170 iron frame models that were manufactured towards the end of production, all in the 17,000 se
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00 + 389.50) x 1 = 2,289.50
Rare James Reid New Model Knuckle Duster Revolver1108Rare James Reid New Model Knuckle Duster Revolver
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 Manufactured in 1883 and also known as the "Protector", only about 360 were manufactured, falling in the serial ...
Start Price : 1,100.00 | Estimates : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 615.00) x 1 = 3,615.00
Rare Iron Frame James Reid 22 Caliber Knuckle-Duster Revolver1109Rare Iron Frame James Reid 22 Caliber Knuckle-Duster Revolver
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 These rare iron frame Knuckle-Dusters were manufactured toward the end of production, circa 1881-82 in the serial number ran
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 287.00) x 1 = 1,687.00
Engraved Hopkins & Allen New Model Vest Pocket Derringer1110Engraved Hopkins & Allen New Model Vest Pocket Derringer
Estimate: $4500 - 6000 Also known as the Parrot Beak, this deringer was manufactured from 1911 to 1915 with less than 1,400 produced. It features a
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimates : 4,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00 + 973.75) x 1 = 5,723.75
Excellent and Scarce C.S. Shattuck Unique Squeeze-Fire Palm Pistol1111Excellent and Scarce C.S. Shattuck Unique Squeeze-Fire Palm Pistol
Estimate: $3250 - 4500 Manufactured between 1901 and 1915, with a total production of only several thousand of these truly unique pistols. Several
Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimates : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 461.25) x 1 = 2,711.25
Scarce Continental Arms "Ladies Companion" Pepperbox1112Scarce Continental Arms "Ladies Companion" Pepperbox
Estimate: $1300 - 1800 Manufactured circa late 1860s with a total quantity estimated at 800. These pepperboxes were manufactured by Bacon Manufactu
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00 + 307.50) x 1 = 1,807.50
Exceptional Bacon Arms Pepperbox Revolver1113Exceptional Bacon Arms Pepperbox Revolver
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This is an example of one of the estimated 1,000 Bacon Arms pepperbox revolvers manufactured in the late 1860s. The 6-shot b
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00 + 369.00) x 1 = 2,169.00
Engraved Gem Marked Revolver with Ivory Grips1114Engraved Gem Marked Revolver with Ivory Grips
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 The top strap is marked "GEM" and the lower left barrel flat is marked "PAT DEC. 10, 78". The frame si...
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimates : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 328.00) x 1 = 1,928.00
Excellent Engraved Whitneyville Spur Trigger Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grips1115Excellent Engraved Whitneyville Spur Trigger Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grips
Estimate: $1200 - 1600 Manufactured between 1871 and 1879. This revolver is a Model No. 1 with a total production of approximately 3,500. Marked ...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 184.50) x 1 = 1,084.50
Rare Factory Engraved Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol1116Rare Factory Engraved Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Manufactured by Sharps from 1859 to 1874, this particular pistol is a Model 1A that has factory engraving. It has a straight
Start Price : 2,750.00 | Estimates : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00 + 717.50) x 1 = 4,217.50
Unique L. Ghaye Copy of Sharps Four Barrel Pistol with Ivory Grips1117Unique L. Ghaye Copy of Sharps Four Barrel Pistol with Ivory Grips
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufactured in Belgium, circa 1865-70, under a license from Christian Sharps. The barrels are marked on the muzzle end with
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 348.50) x 1 = 2,048.50
Collector's Lot of Two European Unique Large Frame Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistols1118Collector's Lot of Two European Unique Large Frame Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistols
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 A) The left side of the frame is stamped "PATENT IN WIEN". Iron barrel cluster and brass frame. Fitted with chec...
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00 + 369.00) x 1 = 2,169.00
Finely Engraved Biedermann Copy of Sharps Four Barrel Pistol1119Finely Engraved Biedermann Copy of Sharps Four Barrel Pistol
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is an example of a Biedermann pistol. Biedermann worked in Vienna from 1865 to 1880. The top barrel cluster rib is mark
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 246.00) x 1 = 1,446.00
Eben T. Starr Four Barrel Pepperbox1120Eben T. Starr Four Barrel Pepperbox
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufactured from 1864 to 1869, this is a Fourth Model with the barrel release spring not visible. The left side plate is ma
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00 + 389.50) x 1 = 2,289.50
Two C. Sharps Pepperbox Pistols1121Two C. Sharps Pepperbox Pistols
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 A) Manufactured by Sharps & Hankins, Philadelphia circa 1859-74, nickel plate finish with birds head grip frame fitted with
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00 + 174.25) x 1 = 1,024.25
Engraved Eben T. Starr Four Barrel Pepperbox1122Engraved Eben T. Starr Four Barrel Pepperbox
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Produced between 1864 and 1869 by Merrill Patent Firearms Company, using Eben T. Starr's patent. Third model, consignor note
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 615.00) x 1 = 3,615.00
Excellent and Desirable Minneapolis Firearms Protector Palm Pistol1123Excellent and Desirable Minneapolis Firearms Protector Palm Pistol
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 This is one of an estimated 3,000 palm pistols manufactured from 1891 to 1892. Actual production was by James Duckworth of S
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to pat57 for (2,500.00 + 512.50) x 1 = 3,012.50
Two Derringer Style Pistols1124Two Derringer Style Pistols
Estimate: $950 - 1600 A) Manufactured from 1865 to 1870. Standard Brooklyn barrel address and floral engraving with "CE 77" marked on l...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 205.00) x 1 = 1,205.00
Scarce Reid Large Caliber My Friend Knuckle Duster .32 Revolver1125Scarce Reid Large Caliber My Friend Knuckle Duster .32 Revolver
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is one of an estimated 2,900 brass frame models manufactured from 1870 to 1882. The left side of the top strap is mark
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 461.25) x 1 = 2,711.25
Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol1126Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 The top of the barrel is marked "GAULOIS", with the crossed cannons, and arrow logo. There is a bead front sight...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 194.75) x 1 = 1,144.75
Scarce Factory Engraved Osgood Gun Works Duplex Revolver with Desirable Monarch Marking1127Scarce Factory Engraved Osgood Gun Works Duplex Revolver with Desirable Monarch Marking
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufactured circa 1880s with total quantity estimated at several hundred. This revolver features a .22 caliber, eight shot
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 246.00) x 1 = 1,446.00
Spectacular Cased Pair of Custom Engraved Gold and Silver Remington Over/Under Derringers with Pearl1128Spectacular Cased Pair of Custom Engraved Gold and Silver Remington Over/Under Derringers with Pearl
Estimate: $3250 - 5500 A) Type II manufactured beginning in 1888 and ending in 1911. The top of the barrel rib is marked "REMINGTON ARMS Co....
Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimates : 3,250.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00 + 1,332.50) x 1 = 7,832.50
Very Scarce Remington Zig-Zag Derringer1129Very Scarce Remington Zig-Zag Derringer
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 This rare derringer was the first Remington handgun chambered for metallic cartridge and was produced in 1861 and 1862 with
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00 + 768.75) x 1 = 4,518.75
Extremely Fine Factory Engraved E. Remington & Sons Elliot Derringer Pepperbox Pistol with Ivory Gri1130Extremely Fine Factory Engraved E. Remington & Sons Elliot Derringer Pepperbox Pistol with Ivory Gri
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 This pistol was manufactured between 1863 and 1888. There is extensive floral scroll acid etched factory engraving on the 5
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimates : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00 + 1,025.00) x 1 = 6,025.00
Remington-Elliot Patent Large .41 Caliber Single Shot Derringer1131Remington-Elliot Patent Large .41 Caliber Single Shot Derringer
Estimate: $950 - 1400 Manufactured from 1867 to 1888. The top of the barrel has the two line address/Elliot patent date marking. The barrel is numb
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 123.00) x 1 = 723.00
Scarce Non-Engraved Remington Rider Magazine Pistol1132Scarce Non-Engraved Remington Rider Magazine Pistol
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Manufactured from 1871 to 1888 this example is unembellished. Note that plain examples of this type of pistol are less encou
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 246.00) x 1 = 1,446.00
Rare U.S. Simeon North Army Model 1811 Flintlock Pistol1133Rare U.S. Simeon North Army Model 1811 Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $15000 - 25000 This is an example of an original scarce U.S. Model 1811 flintlock pistol that was manufactured by Simeon North of Berlin,
Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00 + 3,690.00) x 1 = 21,690.00
Scarce U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Martial Pistol1134Scarce U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Martial Pistol
Estimate: $8500 - 16000 The Model 1805 was manufactured circa 1806 to 1808 with a total production of about 4,096 pistols and only approximately 2,
Start Price : 4,250.00 | Estimates : 8,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00 + 1,435.00) x 1 = 8,435.00
Marvelous Scarce U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Martial Pistol1135Marvelous Scarce U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Martial Pistol
Estimate: $11000 - 16000 The Model 1805 was manufactured circa 1806 to 1808 with a total production of about 4,096 pistols and approximately 2,580
Start Price : 5,500.00 | Estimates : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00 + 1,947.50) x 1 = 11,447.50
Exceptional Model 1836 Johnson Flintlock Pistol1136Exceptional Model 1836 Johnson Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 Model 1836 flintlock pistol manufactured in 1842 by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut. The pistol barrel and furnitu
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimates : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00 + 768.75) x 1 = 4,518.75
Rare and Desirable Virginia Manufactory First Model Flintlock Pistol1137Rare and Desirable Virginia Manufactory First Model Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $11000 - 16000 The lock is marked "VIRGINIA/MANUFACTORY(faint)" ahead of the hammer and "RICHMOND/1806" at the rear...
Start Price : 5,500.00 | Estimates : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00 + 1,230.00) x 1 = 7,230.00
Rare Palmetto Armory Marked Model 1842 Percussion Pistol1138Rare Palmetto Armory Marked Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 The Palmetto Armory manufactured 2000 Model 1842 Pistols solely for the South Carolina Militia in 1852-53. The Palmetto Armo
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00 + 1,537.50) x 1 = 9,037.50
Scarce Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol with Variant Eagle Marking1139Scarce Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol with Variant Eagle Marking
Estimate: $5500 - 7000 This is an example of a rare Variant Eagle marking U.S. Model 1836 flintlock pistol. The lock is marked only with an awkward
Start Price : 2,750.00 | Estimates : 5,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00 + 717.50) x 1 = 4,217.50
U.S. Robert Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Martial Pistol1140U.S. Robert Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Martial Pistol
Estimate: $3750 - 5000 Brass blade front and groove rear sights, with the upper left side of the barrel marked "US./JH/P", "B"...
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 3,750.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00 + 717.50) x 1 = 4,217.50
U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol1141U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol manufactured at the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1807. The Model 1805 Pistol was
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 512.50) x 1 = 3,012.50
Rare Evans Model 1826 Flintlock Navy Pistol1142Rare Evans Model 1826 Flintlock Navy Pistol
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured by W.L. Evans of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. This pistol is one of the less than 1,000 manufactured by Evans in
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50
U.S. North Model 1819 Flintlock Pistol1143U.S. North Model 1819 Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 U.S. Model 1819 Flintlock Pistol manufactured by Simeon North in Middletown, Connecticut, in 1821. Simeon North manufactured
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 287.00) x 1 = 1,687.00
U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol1144U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $950 - 1600 This is an example of an original Simeon North Model 1816 flintlock pistol manufactured from 1817 to 1820 with a total produc
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50
Scarce "Flat Lock Waters" Contract Percussion Pistol1145Scarce "Flat Lock Waters" Contract Percussion Pistol
Estimate: $850 - 1400 Originally manufactured by Asa Waters of Millbury, Massachusetts, this piece was originally manufactured as a percussion piec
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 184.50) x 1 = 1,084.50
U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol1146U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $5000 - 7000 U.S. Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol manufactured at the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1807. The Model 1805 Pistol
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 563.75) x 1 = 3,313.75
U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol1147U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured from 1817 to 1820 with a total production of about 19,374. The lock plate is marked with the later type marking
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
Spectacular Unissued Condition Robert Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol1148Spectacular Unissued Condition Robert Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 This is exceptional example of an unissued Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol manufactured in 1842 by Robert Johnson of Middletown,
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
Scarce Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol with Variant Eagle Marking1149Scarce Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol with Variant Eagle Marking
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 This is an example of a Variant eagle marking 1836 flintlock pistol. The lock is marked only with an awkward eagle motif wit
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 328.00) x 1 = 1,928.00