AUCTION  /  The Premiere Firearms Auction of the Year.

The Premiere Firearms Auction of the Year.

Auction Currency:USD Auction Location:4507 49th Avenue, Moline, Illinois, 62165, United States

Auction Details

2600+ Lots Featuring:
-Winchester Rifles from the A.I. McCroskie Collection.
-Over 250 Winchesters
-Over 1900 Items Classified as Antique or Curio & Relic
-The Finest Military Collection Ever Offered at any Auction to Include European, U.S. & Japanese Arms
-An Outstanding collection of over 200 High Grade Custom, Caucasian and Persian Knives and Daggers Dating back to the 12th Century.
-Over 500 Sporting Arms
-Over 400 Colts
-and Much More!
Excellent Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Factory Letter1Excellent Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Factory Letter
Manufactured in 1920. The left side of the slide is marked with the elongated two line address/patent dates and the right side is marked "COLT ...
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 7,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00 + 1,462.50) x 1 = 8,962.50
Excellent Pre-War Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol2Excellent Pre-War Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol
Manufactured in 1937, this pistol is one of approximately 10,745 Ace pistols manufactured by Colt before production ceased in July 1941. The Ace pisto
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 438.75) x 1 = 2,688.75
Excellent Post-War Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ivory Grips3Excellent Post-War Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ivory Grips
This is an excellent Colt Super .38 pistol that was manufactured in 1950. The sides of the slide and frame have a high-polish blue finish and the grip
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00 + 370.50) x 1 = 2,270.50
Excellent Pre-War Colt Ace Semi Automatic Pistol4Excellent Pre-War Colt Ace Semi Automatic Pistol
Manufactured in 1934. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line address/1897 to 1913 patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt, the right
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 3,750.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 536.25) x 1 = 3,286.25
Early First Year Production Colt Super 38 Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Low Three Digit Serial Nu5Early First Year Production Colt Super 38 Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Low Three Digit Serial Nu
This three digit serialized Colt Super 38 Automatic Pistol manufactured in 1929, the first year of production (and almost certainly in the first month
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimates : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 633.75) x 1 = 3,883.75
Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol6Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol
Manufactured in 1903. Fixed sights, with the checkered panels on the front of the slide, "PATENTED/ APR.20.1897. SEPT.9. 1902" followed b...
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 331.50) x 1 = 2,031.50
Desirable Early Colt Model Production "Government Model" with British Proofmarks7Desirable Early Colt Model Production "Government Model" with British Proofmarks
This is an excellent example of early production Colt Government Model semi-automatic pistol with the early style British proofs. During this time fr
Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimates : 3,250.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 536.25) x 1 = 3,286.25
Extraordinary Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter8Extraordinary Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter
This is an excellent example of a Colt Government Model Pistol manufactured in 1935. The slide has the standard two line address/1897-1913 patent date
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00 + 780.00) x 1 = 4,780.00
Colt Model 1903 Hammerless 32 Pocket Pistol in Unique Tin Box9Colt Model 1903 Hammerless 32 Pocket Pistol in Unique Tin Box
Manufactured in 1921. Fixed sights, with the two line address/patent dates (1897, 1903) on the left side of the slide with the Rampant Colt behind the
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
Rare Colt Model 1902 Mexican Contract Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips10Rare Colt Model 1902 Mexican Contract Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips
Mexican crest on top of forward slide, in proper location. (No factory letter available at this time, but appears genuine!) Produced in 1908, this pis
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 331.50) x 1 = 2,031.50
Excellent Pre-World War I Civilian Colt Government Model Pistol11Excellent Pre-World War I Civilian Colt Government Model Pistol
This is an excellent example of an early Colt commercial Model 1911 Government Model pistol, that was made in mid 1914. Based on the early success of
Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimates : 3,250.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 487.50) x 1 = 2,987.50
Excellent Pre-War Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box12Excellent Pre-War Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box
Manufactured in 1934, this pistol is one of approximately 10,745 Ace pistols manufactured by Colt before production ceased in July 1941. The Ace pisto
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 3,750.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 390.00) x 1 = 2,390.00
Colt Model 1902 Sporting Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter13Colt Model 1902 Sporting Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter
The pistol has the blue Colt commercial finish with casehardened rounded hammer and fitted with checkered black hard rubber grips decorated with &q...
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 536.25) x 1 = 3,286.25
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Hammerless Pocket Pistol with Factory Letter14Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Hammerless Pocket Pistol with Factory Letter
Manufactured in 1912 this pistol features factory scroll engraving with a punch dot background on the sides of the frame, and on the top of the slide.
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
1915 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol151915 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
Produced in 1915, the fourth year of commercial production. Blade front and flat top "U" notch rear sights, with the two line, two block a...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (750.00 + 146.25) x 1 = 896.25
Two Colt Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pist16Two Colt Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pist
A) Manufactured in 1921. Standard two block marking "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." and "PATENTED / APR. 20. 1897. ...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
Excellent Colt Model 1902 (Military) Semi-Automatic Pistol17Excellent Colt Model 1902 (Military) Semi-Automatic Pistol
Manufactured in 1914, this is an excellent example of a Colt Model 1902 Military pistol with the square butt, slide lock on the left side of the slide
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 438.75) x 1 = 2,688.75
Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol18Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
This pre-war Colt Government Model semi-automatic pistol was manufactured in 1930. The left side of the slide has the standard two line address/patent
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 438.75) x 1 = 2,688.75
Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol19Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol
Manufactured in 1937. Blade custom front sight and large custom fixed notch rear sight on slide with the two line address and patent dates on the left
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 585.00) x 1 = 3,585.00
Excellent Pre-War Colt Ace Model Semi-Automatic Pistol20Excellent Pre-War Colt Ace Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
This first year production Colt Ace Model semi-automatic pistol was manufactured in 1931. The left side of the slide has the standard two line address
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00 + 438.75) x 1 = 2,688.75
Colt Model 1905 45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Unique Belt Hook Device21Colt Model 1905 45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Unique Belt Hook Device
Manufactured in 1906. The right side of the slide is marked "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" ahead of the ejection port. Th...
Start Price : 0.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00 + 487.50) x 1 = 2,987.50
Colt Government Model Semi Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Boxed 22 Conversion Kit22Colt Government Model Semi Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Boxed 22 Conversion Kit
Produced in 1942 by serial number, but not completed until after World War II circa 1946-1947. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line,
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimates : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 390.00) x 1 = 2,390.00
Colt Model 1900 Semi-Automatic Pistol23Colt Model 1900 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Manufactured in 1902. The sight safety slide has been converted to a fixed notch rear sight configuration and has front grip serrations. The right sid
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00 + 536.25) x 1 = 3,286.25
Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol24Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol
Manufactured in 1916. This pistol has the square butt, slide lock on the left side of the slide, lanyard swivel and eight-round magazine. Features rea
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
Two Colt Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Box25Two Colt Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Box
A) Manufactured in 1929. Standard two line address/patent dates marked on the left side of the slide, Rampant Colt behind the serrations, serial numbe
Start Price : 0.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00 + 370.50) x 1 = 2,270.50
Magnificent Exhibition Grade Colt Officers Model 38 Factory Engraved Double Action Revolver with Pea26Magnificent Exhibition Grade Colt Officers Model 38 Factory Engraved Double Action Revolver with Pea
Produced in 1909, this magnificent revolver is engraved in scroll and fine dot pattern on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger, hammer and butt, with
Start Price : 0.00 | Estimates : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00 + 1,462.50) x 1 = 8,962.50
Colt New Service Double Action Revolver In Scarce 38 WCF27Colt New Service Double Action Revolver In Scarce 38 WCF
Manufactured in 1925. The top of the barrel bears the later style, two line Hartford address with 1884, 1905 and 1926 patent dates. The left side of t
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 175.50) x 1 = 1,075.50
Colt Officers Model Double Action Revolver28Colt Officers Model Double Action Revolver
Manufactured in 1918. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/1884, 1900 and 1905 patent dates, the left side is marked OFFICERS MOD
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (750.00 + 146.25) x 1 = 896.25
Two Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver B) Colt Police Po29Two Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver B) Colt Police Po
A) Manufactured in 1920. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the two line address/patent marking on top of the barrel, "COLT ARMY / SPECIA...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
Colt Police Positive Special Double Action Revolver with Holster30Colt Police Positive Special Double Action Revolver with Holster
Made in 1920. Fixed sights, with the 2-line address on top of the barrel and "POLICE/ POSITIVE", "SPECIAL 32-20 W.C.F." on the l...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 950.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 136.50) x 1 = 836.50
Two Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Officers Model Match Double Action Revolver B) Scarce31Two Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Officers Model Match Double Action Revolver B) Scarce
A) Manufactured in 1951. Standard markings, pinned ramp front sight, adjustable target rear sight, wide spur hammer and checkered medallion grips. B
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 331.50) x 1 = 2,031.50
Two Pre-War Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver B) Colt O32Two Pre-War Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver B) Colt O
A) Manufactured in 1922. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the two line address/patent marking on top of the barrel, "COLT / ARMY / SPECI...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (950.00 + 185.25) x 1 = 1,135.25
Excellent Colt New Service Double Action Revolver in 455 Eley33Excellent Colt New Service Double Action Revolver in 455 Eley
Manufactured in 1914. Replacement Marble's blade front and notch rear sights, the barrel has the standard two line address/ 1884, 1900 and 1905 patent
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
Outstanding Colt New Service Model Double Action Revolver34Outstanding Colt New Service Model Double Action Revolver
Manufactured in 1940. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/1884, 1905 and 1926 patent dates, the left side is marked "NEW ...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 950.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00 + 351.00) x 1 = 2,151.00
Two Colt Officer's Model Revolvers -A) Excellent Second Year Production Colt Officers Model .22 Doub35Two Colt Officer's Model Revolvers -A) Excellent Second Year Production Colt Officers Model .22 Doub
A) This is an excellent example of a very early production Officers Model .22 revolver manufactured in 1931, the second year of production. The top of
Start Price : 425.00 | Estimates : 1,100.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
Colt Civilian Model 1892 "New Army and Navy" Double Action Revolver36Colt Civilian Model 1892 "New Army and Navy" Double Action Revolver
Manufactured in 1904. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/ 1884, 1888 and 1895 patent dates, the left side is marked "COL...
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00 + 107.25) x 1 = 657.25
Excellent Colt Officers Model .22 Double Action Revolver with Case37Excellent Colt Officers Model .22 Double Action Revolver with Case
Manufactured in 1941 with elevation adjustable front and windage adjustable rear sights. Two line address/patent dates on the top of the barrel &quo...
Start Price : 225.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
Two Colt Official Police Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Official Police Double Action Revolver wit38Two Colt Official Police Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Official Police Double Action Revolver wit
A) Manufactured in 1929. Standard two-line Colt Hartford address/patent barrel marking with "OFFICIAL / POLICE" flanked by "COLT&quo...
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
Pre-War Colt Super .38 Semi-Automatic Pistol39Pre-War Colt Super .38 Semi-Automatic Pistol
This Colt Super .38 Automatic Pistol was manufactured in 1931. The pistol has the Colt high polish, commercial, blue finish and is fitted with full ch
Start Price : 0.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00 + 370.50) x 1 = 2,270.50
Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Ivory Grips, Extra40Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Ivory Grips, Extra
Manufactured in 1935, this pistol was subsequently custom embellished. The left side of the slide has the two line Hartford address/patent dates with
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
Period Engraved U.S. Colt Model 1911 Pistol with Raised Carved Ivory Eagle Grips, Holster, Pouch and41Period Engraved U.S. Colt Model 1911 Pistol with Raised Carved Ivory Eagle Grips, Holster, Pouch and
Produced in 1918 on Government contract, and later custom engraved and refurbished. Fixed sights, with gold paint on the front sight, two line, two bl
Start Price : 0.00 | Estimates : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 331.50) x 1 = 2,031.50
Master Colt Engraver R.J. Kornbrath Historical Documents42Master Colt Engraver R.J. Kornbrath Historical Documents
Group of original documents related to engraver R.J. Kornbrath. 1) Pamphlet "Expert Gun Engraving" details Kornbrath's skill with sample i...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00 + 107.25) x 1 = 657.25
Early Pre-War Colt Model 1911 Commercial Government Model Pistol43Early Pre-War Colt Model 1911 Commercial Government Model Pistol
This is a very nice example of a early Colt commercial M1911 Government Model pistol, that was made in late 1913 or early 1914. Based on their early s
Start Price : 1,100.00 | Estimates : 2,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00 + 351.00) x 1 = 2,151.00
Colt Super 38 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol44Colt Super 38 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
Produced in 1968. Fixed sights, with the one line Hartford address on the right side of the slide and "COLT", "SUPER .38/ AUTOMATIC&q...
Start Price : 550.00 | Estimates : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 273.00) x 1 = 1,673.00
Excellent Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter45Excellent Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter
The included Colt factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, and finish, with the type of stocks not listed. The letter states
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
Pre-War Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol46Pre-War Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol
Manufactured in 1931. This pistol features a blade front and an adjustable notch rear sight. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line a
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00 + 273.00) x 1 = 1,673.00
Two Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Colt Model 1908 .25 Caliber Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original 47Two Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Colt Model 1908 .25 Caliber Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original
A) Manufactured in 1930. The right side of the slide is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 25". The left side of the slide is marked with the ...
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,434.00
Excellent Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Box48Excellent Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Box
Manufactured in 1927. Standard two line address/patent dates marked on the left side of the slide, Rampant Colt behind the serrations, serial number o
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 253.50) x 1 = 1,553.50
Desirable Colt Model 1902 Sporting Semi-Automatic Pistol49Desirable Colt Model 1902 Sporting Semi-Automatic Pistol
This is an example of a Colt Model 1902 Sporting Automatic Pistol with the blue Colt commercial finish, casehardened rounded hammer, and checkered bla
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 175.50) x 1 = 1,075.50
Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips50Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips
Manufactured in 1914. This pistol has the standard two line address/patent dates marked on the left side of the slide, with the Rampant Colt behind th
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50