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Rock Island - Premiere Collector's Firearms Auction

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

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The first great firearms sale of the decade.
An encyclopedic selection of Colts, Winchesters, U.S. and German Military, Sporting Arms, 19th Century American Arms, & Americana.
Miscellaneous Americana Grouping3100Miscellaneous Americana Grouping
1) Adjustable Redfield peep sight and a globe front sight. 2) Rifle lock marked "H MC COY 64". Comes with wads. 3) Porcelain shaving mug w...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00 + 68.25) x 1 = 418.25
U.S. Navy Dahlgren Pattern Ames Bayonet with Sheath3102U.S. Navy Dahlgren Pattern Ames Bayonet with Sheath
A scarce example of the massive Bowie Knife-bayonet designed by Admiral John A. Dahlgren for the U.S. Navy Whitney Plymouth Rifle. Manufactured by Ame
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 312.00) x 1 = 1,912.00
Fine Collins & Company Marked "Bowie Style" Knife with Sheath3103Fine Collins & Company Marked "Bowie Style" Knife with Sheath
11 7/8 inch long single edged drop point blade, with "COLLINS&CO/HARTFORD" stamped on the left side. Brass guard and pommel cap, with ball...
Start Price : 650.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (850.00 + 165.75) x 1 = 1,015.75
European Long Sword3104European Long Sword
This sword features a 38 1/2 inch triple fuller blade, 2 inches wide across the base, tapering sharply at the tip. Cruciform iron guard, with serratio
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 78.00) x 1 = 478.00
Two Civil War Sabers W. Walscheid Production U.S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber and Ames U.S. Mode3105Two Civil War Sabers W. Walscheid Production U.S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber and Ames U.S. Mode
Model 1840 has a 36 inch double fuller blade, with "W.WALSCHEID/SOLINGEN" marked on the left ricasso. Brass 2-branch guard, with a helmet ...
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (850.00 + 165.75) x 1 = 1,015.75
1850 Pattern Foot Officer's Sword with Sheath31061850 Pattern Foot Officer's Sword with Sheath
Blade measures 32 1/2 inches long, with double fullers, etched scroll and martial patterns on each side, "IRON PROOF" etched on the rounde...
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,434.00
U.S. Starr Model 1818 NCO's Sword with Sheath3107U.S. Starr Model 1818 NCO's Sword with Sheath
25 1/2 single fuller blade, with "N.STARR/US/L.S./V" stamped on the right side near the base. Iron stirrup guard, with a ribbed, leather c...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00 + 165.75) x 1 = 1,015.75
U.S. Mansfield & Lamb Civil War Production 1860 Pattern Cavalry Saber and U.S. Springfield Model 1913108U.S. Mansfield & Lamb Civil War Production 1860 Pattern Cavalry Saber and U.S. Springfield Model 191
U.S. Mansfield & Lamb Civil War Production 1860 Pattern Cavalry Saber. 35 inch curved dual fuller blade, with "U.S/J.M/1864" on the left p...
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 390.00) x 1 = 2,390.00
Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine3109Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine
This is a very fine example of one of the percussion Civil War carbines converted during the Indian Wars to fire the .50-70 center fire cartridge. Thi
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 633.75) x 1 = 3,883.75
Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 U.S. Carbine3110Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 U.S. Carbine
This is an example of one of the Model 1862 Sharps & Hankins carbines purchased by the U.S. Navy between 1862-1865. The carbine features the unique le
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00 + 351.00) x 1 = 2,151.00
Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine3111Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine
This is an example of a Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine that was factory converted by the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co., to the .50-70 CF. ca
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00 + 828.75) x 1 = 5,078.75
U.S. Massachusetts Arms Smith Patent Breechloading Percussion Carbine3112U.S. Massachusetts Arms Smith Patent Breechloading Percussion Carbine
German silver blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with "G.W.S." and "M/P" on the left barrel flat. On the left side of t...
Start Price : 650.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
Civil War Gallager Breechloading Cartridge Carbine3113Civil War Gallager Breechloading Cartridge Carbine
One of the main cavalry carbines of the Union Army during the Civil War, the Gallager carbines that survived the war were procured en-masse by the Fre
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00 + 370.50) x 1 = 2,270.50
Starr Breech Loading Civil War Percussion Carbine3114Starr Breech Loading Civil War Percussion Carbine
Manufactured between 1862 and 1865. Blade front and two leaf rear sights, with "E.F." stamped on the left side of the chamber. Falling blo...
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 312.00) x 1 = 1,912.00
Uniquely Decorated Spencer New Model Repeating Military Pattern Rifle3115Uniquely Decorated Spencer New Model Repeating Military Pattern Rifle
The New Model Spencer Military Pattern Rifle was introduced to production at Serial Number 101000, making this one of the first hundred produced. Bayo
Start Price : 1,700.00 | Estimates : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 633.75) x 1 = 3,883.75
Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine Metallic Cartridge Conversion3116Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine Metallic Cartridge Conversion
This is an example of one of the Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbines that were converted post Civil War to fire the .50-70 Government center fire
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 536.25) x 1 = 3,286.25
Three Framed Items Related to Civil War Medal of Honor Winner Joseph Burger3117Three Framed Items Related to Civil War Medal of Honor Winner Joseph Burger
1) Framed oil painting of Captain Joseph Burger, Medal of Honor winner and father to Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger, by C. Gregory Stapko, depict
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 136.50) x 1 = 836.50
Collection of Personal Effects of a Captain Duty Ballou of New York3118Collection of Personal Effects of a Captain Duty Ballou of New York
1) Antique envelope, measuring 6 by 4 inches, with a raised embossed scroll and floral designs, along with a scene of country courtship. A faint postm
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,434.00
Oil Portrait of Custus Lee3119Oil Portrait of Custus Lee
Attributed oil portrait of Custus Lee, son of General Robert E. Lee, unsigned, 19th century oil on canvas in oval gesso frame. Measurements 12 x 15 in
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
Excellent U.S. Civil War Rodgers & Spencer Army Model Single Action Percussion Revolver3120Excellent U.S. Civil War Rodgers & Spencer Army Model Single Action Percussion Revolver
This is an excellent example of one of an estimated 5,000 Army Model percussion revolvers manufactured by the Rodgers & Spencer Company of Willow Dale
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimates : 4,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00 + 975.00) x 1 = 5,975.00
Very Fine Civil War Starr Arms Co., Double-Action 1858 Army Revolver3121Very Fine Civil War Starr Arms Co., Double-Action 1858 Army Revolver
Model 1858 Double-Action Army revolver manufactured by Starr Arms Co., circa 1860-63. The revolver has a high polish blue finish on the barrel, frame,
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00 + 682.50) x 1 = 4,182.50
Historic Photo Album of Civil War Figures, and a Photo Card Featuring Jefferson Davis and His Genera3122Historic Photo Album of Civil War Figures, and a Photo Card Featuring Jefferson Davis and His Genera
1) Produced by the Notman Photo Company of Boston for Travelers Insurance, titled "CONFEDERATE COMMANDERS.", featuring Confederate Preside...
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 273.00) x 1 = 1,673.00
Fine Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine3123Fine Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
The Smith carbine was manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Co., Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts and was one of the most important Federal Cavalry carb
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimates : 2,750.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 536.25) x 1 = 3,286.25
Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Repeating Military Rifle3124Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Repeating Military Rifle
This is an example of a U.S. Army Spencer Model 1860 rifle manufactured circa 1863-1864. The front sight doubles as lug for socket type bayonet, with
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 487.50) x 1 = 2,987.50
Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine Metallic Cartridge Conversion3125Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine Metallic Cartridge Conversion
This is an example of one of the Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbines that were converted by Sharps to fire the .50-70 Government center fire cart
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 487.50) x 1 = 2,987.50
Evans New Model Lever Action Sporting Rifle3126Evans New Model Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Manufactured circa 1877 to 1879. The top of the barrel is stamped with the one line address/patent dates marking with "U.S.A." at the end....
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00 + 312.00) x 1 = 1,912.00
Collection of Civil War Medals, Inscribed Items and a Forage Cap3127Collection of Civil War Medals, Inscribed Items and a Forage Cap
1) Grant commemorative medal, 3 inches wide, with a bust of President Grant on one side, inauguration dates on the reverse. 2) Massachusetts militia m
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 487.50) x 1 = 2,987.50
Military Related Items3128Military Related Items
1) US officer's gold bouillon wire dress epaulets in their original japaneed seal fitted case which also contains silver bouillon/black "SD&quo...
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
U.S. L.G. and Y. Contract Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket3129U.S. L.G. and Y. Contract Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket
Manufactured by Lamson, Goodnow & Yale of Windsor, Vermont, from 1862 to 1864 with approximately 50,000 produced. The lock plate is dated 1863 and mar
Start Price : 650.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
U.S. Model 1843 Hall-North Breech Loading Percussion Rifled Carbine3130U.S. Model 1843 Hall-North Breech Loading Percussion Rifled Carbine
This is an example of a U.S. Model 1843 carbine manufactured by Simeon North in Middletown, Connecticut, in 1849. This carbine is one of the famous gr
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00 + 780.00) x 1 = 4,780.00
Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type I Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet3131Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type I Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet
This is an example of a Type I Model 1863 Rifle-Musket with barrel bands secured with a screw and three leaf rear sight. The rear of the lock plate is
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 487.50) x 1 = 2,987.50
Norwich Model 1861 U.S. Contract Percussion Rifle-Musket3132Norwich Model 1861 U.S. Contract Percussion Rifle-Musket
A substantial number of firms were contracted to manufacture the Model 1861 Rifle-Musket. Norwich Arms Company was one such manufacturer making about
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Percussion Conversion Musket3133U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Percussion Conversion Musket
Brass blade front sight, with a square bayonet lug on the muzzle, "1832" on the tang, and "C/O" and "88" atop the bree...
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
U.S. Remington Socket Bayonet Model 1841 Percussion Rifle3134U.S. Remington Socket Bayonet Model 1841 Percussion Rifle
This is one of 1,600 Remington Model 1841 Rifles altered by F.H. Grosz of New York. These rifles feature a turned down barrel muzzle with a small squa
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00 + 146.25) x 1 = 896.25
U.S. Nathaniel Starr Model 1818 Cavalry Sabre with Scabbard3135U.S. Nathaniel Starr Model 1818 Cavalry Sabre with Scabbard
32" curved single fuller clip point blade with "US/P/LS/N.STARR" on the right ricasso. Iron hilt, with a stirrup-style knuckle guard ...
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 126.75) x 1 = 776.75
Eagle Head Pommel Officer's Sabre3136Eagle Head Pommel Officer's Sabre
Though no makers marks are present, the configuration of the guard and eagle suggest the work of William Ketland & Company of Birmingham. 28 1/2 inch
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 331.50) x 1 = 2,031.50
Two Swords, Including a Medical Staff Officers Sword3137Two Swords, Including a Medical Staff Officers Sword
1) Falkenberg (Solingen) sword, 31 3/4" triple fuller etched blade with a 2-branch guard, checkered thumb rest and smooth wood grip. 2) M.C. Li...
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 126.75) x 1 = 776.75
U.S. C. Roby Civil War Model 1860 Cavalry Saber with Scabbard3138U.S. C. Roby Civil War Model 1860 Cavalry Saber with Scabbard
Curved double fuller blade, 34 3/4 inches long, with "U.S/1865/A.G.M" on the right ricasso and "C. ROBY/W. CHELMSFORD/MASS" on t...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 126.75) x 1 = 776.75
Two Ames Made Military Weapons3139Two Ames Made Military Weapons
1) Ames 1850 Pattern Staff & Field Officer's Sword, 32 1/4" blade with fine decorative etching. No scabbard. Gilt finished guard, with cut thr...
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
Two American Swords with Scabbards3140Two American Swords with Scabbards
1) Non-regulation Staff & Field Officer's Sword, 31 1/4 inch diamond profile blade with etched decoration on each side and "U.S./ARMORY/Springf...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 185.25) x 1 = 1,135.25
Fine New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever-Action Rifle3141Fine New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever-Action Rifle
This fine original Henry lever-action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., in May, 1865. The rifle has the distinctive brass receiver and
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimates : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (40,000.00 + 7,800.00) x 1 = 47,800.00
Two Belts Saddle Ring Carbine Hooks and Belt with Henry Cartridges3142Two Belts Saddle Ring Carbine Hooks and Belt with Henry Cartridges
One leather Indian War carbine belt with six cartridge loops and sling swivel carbine hook. One unmarked canvas cartridge belt with brass buckle with
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 136.50) x 1 = 836.50
Fine U.S. Martially Inspected Whitney Navy Model Percussion Revolver3143Fine U.S. Martially Inspected Whitney Navy Model Percussion Revolver
This is an example of an U.S. martially inspected Whitney Second Model, 2nd Type Navy Revolver. The revolver has six safety notches on the back of the
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 438.75) x 1 = 2,688.75
Civil War Contract Starr 1858 Double Action Army Revolver3144Civil War Contract Starr 1858 Double Action Army Revolver
Approximately 23,000 of these revolvers were manufactured in the late 1850s and early 1860s, most of them for the government. There are small "...
Start Price : 1,100.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 487.50) x 1 = 2,987.50
Three 19th Century Antique American Revolver Bullet Molds3145Three 19th Century Antique American Revolver Bullet Molds
1) Colt mold for an 1860 Army revolver, steel dual cavity construction with "COLT'S/PATENT" on the sprue cutter and "44H/S" on t...
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 585.00) x 1 = 3,585.00
U.S. Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Civil War Revolver3146U.S. Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Civil War Revolver
Manufactured from 1863 to 1875. The revolver has the standard three line New Model barrel marking on the top barrel flat. Single letter inspection mar
Start Price : 1,100.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 331.50) x 1 = 2,031.50
U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver3147U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver
This is an example of 1 of 5,800 percussion revolvers manufactured circa 1863- 65 by Rogers & Spencer of Willow Dale, New York, (which is near Utica).
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00 + 351.00) x 1 = 2,151.00
Sheffield Production Joseph Rodgers Bowie Knife with Sheath3148Sheffield Production Joseph Rodgers Bowie Knife with Sheath
Nine inch clip point blade, with "V (anchor) R/JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS/CUTLERSTOHERMAJESTY/*+" on the left ricasso, a full tang, German silv...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 390.00) x 1 = 2,390.00
Fine Remington Double Action New Model Belt Revolver3149Fine Remington Double Action New Model Belt Revolver
Manufactured from 1863 to 1873. The top barrel flat is stamped "PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A./NEW MODEL&...
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 390.00) x 1 = 2,390.00
Civil War Starr Arms Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver3150Civil War Starr Arms Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver
Manufactured between 1863 and 1865. Dovetail blade front sight and hammer groove rear sight. Standard "STARR. ARMS. CO. NEW. YORK." addres...
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to jkjoller for (2,000.00 + 390.00) x 1 = 2,390.00
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