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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.
Deluxe Special Order Winchester Model 1886 .50/110 Express Rifle with Factory Letter3000Deluxe Special Order Winchester Model 1886 .50/110 Express Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimate: $30000 - 45000 This Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Express Rifle is accompanied with a Cody Firearms Museum factory letter that verifies th
Start Price : 12,000.00 | Estimates : 30,000.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00 + 5,125.00) x 1 = 30,125.00
Magnificent Documented Patriotic Engraved, U.S. Contract, New Haven Arms Co., Civil War Henry Lever 3001Magnificent Documented Patriotic Engraved, U.S. Contract, New Haven Arms Co., Civil War Henry Lever
Estimate: $85000 - 130000 Accompanied by a 25 page letter from world famous author and firearms expert R.L. Wilson. U.S. Contract Henry rifle manuf
Start Price : 42,500.00 | Estimates : 85,000.00 - 130,000.00
Sold to floor for (60,000.00 + 12,300.00) x 1 = 72,300.00
Outstanding Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic No. 2 Navy Pistol3002Outstanding Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic No. 2 Navy Pistol
Estimate: $65000 - 85000 Volcanic No. 2 Navy pistol manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., in New Haven, Connecticut, c. 1857-1860. The pistol has
Start Price : 32,500.00 | Estimates : 65,000.00 - 85,000.00
Sold to floor for (60,000.00 + 12,300.00) x 1 = 72,300.00
Deluxe First Year Production Three Digit Number Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with3003Deluxe First Year Production Three Digit Number Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with
Estimate: $8500 - 14000 This is a fine example of an extremely early Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured in 1886,
Start Price : 4,250.00 | Estimates : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00 + 2,870.00) x 1 = 16,870.00
Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Deluxe Rifle in Desirable "Teddy Roosevelt" 405 WCF Chambering3004Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Deluxe Rifle in Desirable "Teddy Roosevelt" 405 WCF Chambering
Estimate: $3250 - 4750 Manufactured in 1922. Raised Marble bead front sight, with a Williams block in the rear dovetail and a Lyman adjustable peep
Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimates : 3,250.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00 + 922.50) x 1 = 5,422.50
Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle3005Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured in 1899. Blade front and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights, standard two line address on the top barrel flat
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 615.00) x 1 = 3,615.00
Rare, Nimschke Shop Engraved, Nickel-Plated, First Model Winchester 1873 Carbine with Madis Letter3006Rare, Nimschke Shop Engraved, Nickel-Plated, First Model Winchester 1873 Carbine with Madis Letter
Estimate: $50000 - 75000 This is an extraordinary example of a Nimschke shop engraved First Model Winchester 1873 Carbine that was manufactured in
Start Price : 20,000.00 | Estimates : 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,500.00 + 5,637.50) x 1 = 33,137.50
Excellent Scarce Factory Engraved, Factory Silver Plated, New Haven Arms No. 1 Volcanic Pocket Pisto3007Excellent Scarce Factory Engraved, Factory Silver Plated, New Haven Arms No. 1 Volcanic Pocket Pisto
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 This is a truly rare No. 1 or "pocket model" Volcanic pistol that was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Compa...
Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimates : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00 + 6,150.00) x 1 = 36,150.00
Excellent Winchester Model 1866 Musket with Socket Bayonet3008Excellent Winchester Model 1866 Musket with Socket Bayonet
Estimate: $20000 - 30000 Third Model Winchester 1866 Musket manufactured in 1869. The Model 1866 musket has the distinctive 27 inch round barrel wi
Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimates : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (37,500.00 + 7,687.50) x 1 = 45,187.50
Documented and Rare Special Order Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1886 Take-Down .50 Express Rifle with3009Documented and Rare Special Order Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1886 Take-Down .50 Express Rifle with
Estimate: $32500 - 47500 Winchester Model 1886 Take-Down Express Rifle with Cody Firearms Museum factory letter that states the rifle was shipped f
Start Price : 13,000.00 | Estimates : 32,500.00 - 47,500.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00 + 4,612.50) x 1 = 27,112.50
Desirable Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Extra Barrel 3010Desirable Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Extra Barrel
Estimate: $7000 - 9500 Manufactured in 1896. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address with "38 W.C.F....
Start Price : 3,500.00 | Estimates : 7,000.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00 + 2,460.00) x 1 = 14,460.00
Desirable 21 Inch Barrel New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Lever Action Carbine3011Desirable 21 Inch Barrel New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Lever Action Carbine
Estimate: $20000 - 30000 This Volcanic Lever Action carbine was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., c. 1857. The carbine has a blued octagon ba
Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimates : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00 + 6,150.00) x 1 = 36,150.00
Winchester Third Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle3012Winchester Third Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $4000 - 8000 This is a solid example of a Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured in 1882. This rifle has the age
Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00 + 1,435.00) x 1 = 8,435.00
Excellent Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Frame and Factory Letter3013Excellent Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Frame and Factory Letter
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Cody Firearms Museum letter that states it was shipped from Winchester on Octobe
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
Magnificient Condition Exceptional Winchester Third Model 1873 Musket3014Magnificient Condition Exceptional Winchester Third Model 1873 Musket
Estimate: $8500 - 11000 Winchester Third Model 1873 Musket manufactured in 1903. The musket has the distinctive 30 inch barrel with full-length for
Start Price : 4,250.00 | Estimates : 8,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00 + 1,332.50) x 1 = 7,832.50
Exceptional Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle3015Exceptional Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $45000 - 65000 This is a highly desirable example of a Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured in 1883. The
Start Price : 18,000.00 | Estimates : 45,000.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for (40,000.00 + 8,200.00) x 1 = 48,200.00
Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in the Desirable "Teddy Roosevelt" Caliber 405 WCF3016Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in the Desirable "Teddy Roosevelt" Caliber 405 WCF
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 Manufactured in 1911. Standard nickel steel marking on the left rear of the barrel with "405 W.C.F." on the left...
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimates : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00 + 1,435.00) x 1 = 8,435.00
Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Extra Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Factory Lett3017Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Extra Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Factory Lett
Estimate: $3750 - 5500 Manufactured in 1896, this special order Model 1894 features a 26 inch round barrel, 1/2 magazine and is mounted with deluxe
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00 + 1,025.00) x 1 = 6,025.00
Excellent Deluxe Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle3018Excellent Deluxe Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Manufactured in 1903, the first non-detachable box magazine rifle offered by Winchester. The left side of the barrel is mark
Start Price : 2,750.00 | Estimates : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00 + 1,230.00) x 1 = 7,230.00
Very Fine Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver in Desirable 45-90 Cal3019Very Fine Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver in Desirable 45-90 Cal
Estimate: $5000 - 8000 This is an example of a Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1892 in the desirable 45-90 W.C.F. caliber with
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00 + 1,230.00) x 1 = 7,230.00
Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle3020Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 Manufactured in 1901with a half octagon barrel and magazine tube. Blade front and three leaf Winchester Express rear sights,
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 512.50) x 1 = 3,012.50
Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle3021Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufactured in 1915. Dovetailed blade front and adjustable semi buck horn Marbles sporting rear sights. The right rear of t
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 287.00) x 1 = 1,687.00
Factory Documented Rare Nickel-Plated Winchester Model 1873 Carbine with Factory Letter3022Factory Documented Rare Nickel-Plated Winchester Model 1873 Carbine with Factory Letter
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 This is a exceptional example of a Second Model Winchester 1873 Carbine with Cody Firearms Museum letter that states this
Start Price : 7,000.00 | Estimates : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00 + 2,255.00) x 1 = 13,255.00
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle3023Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 This is a very nice example Winchester 1866 Lever Action Rifle. This rifle has not been altered or disassembled and shows al
Start Price : 3,250.00 | Estimates : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00 + 3,075.00) x 1 = 18,075.00
Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine3024Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 This is an example of a Winchester Model 1866 Carbine that was manufactured in 1869. These early 1866 carbines were always v
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimates : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00 + 1,332.50) x 1 = 7,832.50
Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Sporting Rifle3025Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Sporting Rifle
Estimate: $5500 - 7500 Winchester Model 1892 rifle manufactured in 1907. The rifle has a 24-inch octagon takedown barrel and full-length magazine.
Start Price : 2,750.00 | Estimates : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00 + 973.75) x 1 = 5,723.75
Excellent Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle3026Excellent Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle
Estimate: $3000 - 4000 Manufactured in 1912. The rifle has blade and adjustable sporting sights and a full magazine with the 1893 patent date on th
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00 + 820.00) x 1 = 4,820.00
Excellent Winchester Model 1886 Special Order Extra Light Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter3027Excellent Winchester Model 1886 Special Order Extra Light Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 According to the letter from the Winchester factory, this arm was shipped on October 27, 1906, with a round barrel, half mag
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00 + 2,050.00) x 1 = 12,050.00
Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle3028Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 This is an example of a Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured in 1887. The receiver has the distinc
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimates : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00 + 1,127.50) x 1 = 6,627.50
Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Deluxe Lever Action Rifle3029Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Deluxe Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 Produced in 1926. Marble #5 front sight, with a 2-leaf rear sight and a Lyman adjustable receiver peep sight. The barrel has
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00 + 717.50) x 1 = 4,217.50
Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle3030Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured in 1906. Rifle has blade front and adjustable sporting type rear sights and a full length magazine. The barrel
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 666.25) x 1 = 3,916.25
Marvelous Rare U.S. North Model 1808 Navy Flintlock Martial Pistol3031Marvelous Rare U.S. North Model 1808 Navy Flintlock Martial Pistol
Estimate: $10000 - 18000 The U.S. Navy contracted for the manufacture of 3000 of these pistols in 1808. Simeon North delivered the entire contract
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimates : 10,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00 + 922.50) x 1 = 5,422.50
Scarce U.S. Simeon North Model 1811 Martial Flintlock Pistol3032Scarce U.S. Simeon North Model 1811 Martial Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Manufactured from 1811 to 1813. Only 2000 of these pistols were manufactured and of that number many were subjected to the...
Start Price : 3,250.00 | Estimates : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00 + 768.75) x 1 = 4,518.75
Scarce Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol3033Scarce Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 U.S. Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol manufactured at the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1808. The Model 1805 Pistol
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00 + 1,742.50) x 1 = 10,242.50
Rare U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1817 Flintlock Pistol3034Rare U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1817 Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 This is an example of one of only 600 Type II Springfield Model 1817 martial pistols, and one of many that had the 1815 date
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00 + 1,230.00) x 1 = 7,230.00
U.S. Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol3035U.S. Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $1200 - 1900 Manufactured from 1836 to 1844 with a total production of about 41,000. The lock is marked "A. WATERS/MILBURY. MS./1...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 563.75) x 1 = 3,313.75
Scarce and Desirable U.S. Navy Simeon North Model 1813 Flintlock Pistol3036Scarce and Desirable U.S. Navy Simeon North Model 1813 Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $9500 - 16000 Manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut, circa 1813 to 1815 with total quantity approximately 1,626 (around
Start Price : 4,750.00 | Estimates : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00 + 1,332.50) x 1 = 7,832.50
Highly Attractive U.S. Robert Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Martial Pistol3037Highly Attractive U.S. Robert Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Martial Pistol
Estimate: $5500 - 7000 Brass blade front and groove rear sights, with the upper left side of the barrel marked "US./JCE/P", "H&quo...
Start Price : 2,750.00 | Estimates : 5,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00 + 1,127.50) x 1 = 6,627.50
Rare U.S. Simeon North Model 1813 Martial Flintlock Pistol3038Rare U.S. Simeon North Model 1813 Martial Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $7500 - 12000 Manufactured circa 1813-1815, only 1150 were delivered on the Government contract (Which was to be 20,000!). This model is
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00 + 871.25) x 1 = 5,121.25
Evans Model 1826 Reconverted Flintlock Navy Pistol3039Evans Model 1826 Reconverted Flintlock Navy Pistol
Estimate: $950 - 1400 Manufactured by W.L. Evans of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. This pistol is one of less than approximately 1,000 manufactured by
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50
Joseph Henry Contract Flintlock Pistol3040Joseph Henry Contract Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Joseph Henry of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, manufactured a limited number of flintlock military pistols under government con
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 348.50) x 1 = 2,048.50
Robert Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol3041Robert Johnson Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $850 - 1200 Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol manufactured in 1842 by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut. Robert Johnson manufactured an
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 225.50) x 1 = 1,325.50
Pair of Simeon North Model 1808 Navy Flintlock Pistol3042Pair of Simeon North Model 1808 Navy Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 A) The U.S. Navy contracted for the manufacture of 3,000 of these pistols in 1808. Simeon North delivered the entire contrac
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00 + 4,100.00) x 1 = 24,100.00
Rare 1806 Dated U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Martial Pistol3043Rare 1806 Dated U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Martial Pistol
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 The Model 1805 was manufactured circa 1806 to 1808 with a total production of about 4,096 pistols and only approximately 300
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00 + 1,025.00) x 1 = 6,025.00
Rare U.S. North Model 1808 Navy Flintlock Martial Pistol3044Rare U.S. North Model 1808 Navy Flintlock Martial Pistol
Estimate: $2500 - 4000 The U.S. Navy contracted for the manufacture of 3,000 of these pistols in 1808. Simeon North delivered the entire contract i
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 666.25) x 1 = 3,916.25
Scarce Simeon North Model 1826 Flintlock Navy Pistol3045Scarce Simeon North Model 1826 Flintlock Navy Pistol
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This is an example of one of only 3,000 flintlock pistols manufactured by Simeon North for the U.S. Navy between 1826 and 18
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50
U.S. Aston Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol3046U.S. Aston Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 This is an example of a U.S. contract Model 1842 percussion pistol that was manufactured by Henry Aston of Middletown, Conne
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 184.50) x 1 = 1,084.50
U.S. Simeon North Model 1819 Reconversion Flintlock Pistol3047U.S. Simeon North Model 1819 Reconversion Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $950 - 1600 Manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut between 1819 and 1823. The Model 1819 Pistol features a unique, slidi
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 U.S. Model 1840 Musket with D.S. Nippes Maynard Tape Primer Conversion3048Scarce U.S. Model 1840 Musket with D.S. Nippes Maynard Tape Primer Conversion
Estimate: $2000 - 4000 This U.S. Model 1840 Flintlock Musket was manufactured by Daniel Nippes of Mill Creek, Pennsylvania in 1848 as part of two g
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 410.00) x 1 = 2,410.00
U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Percussion Hewes & Phillips 1861 Conversion Musket3049U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Percussion Hewes & Phillips 1861 Conversion Musket
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Brass blade front sight mounted on the front strap of the front barrel band with a square bayonet lug on the muzzle. "...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 266.50) x 1 = 1,566.50