April Premiere Firearms Auction

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Our offering for this April Premiere sale picks right back up from where we left off in December of 2012. This auction features an exceptionally diverse and stellar assortment of firearms, edged weapons and, let’s not forget, armor from a number of high caliber, very well-known collections which include: The William Ashby Collection, The Chuck Lindley Collection, The Anthony Urbanoski Collection, and The Gary Cote Collection. Compounding the importance of this sale are numerous unnamed collections as well as many significant single gun consignments.

OVER 2700 LOTS FEATURING…

The William Ashby Collection of Arms & Armor
Matchlocks of Europe and Asia, a variety of Continental wheelocks, and an array of snaplocks, snaphaunces and other items from the Mediterranean, the Orient and beyond. Fine antique ornamentation is represented with wirework, wood carving, metal, bone, stone inlays and engraving executed by master craftsmen. Included in the collection are over twenty full suits of armor and numerous accoutrements including swords, daggers, halberds, helmets and shields.

Chuck Lindley’s Extraordinary German Military Collection
Lugers, Nazi daggers, medals and the finest and most comprehensive collection of P38 semi-automatic pistols ever assembled and offered for public auction. The collection features over 200 P38s manufactured by Walther, Mauser and Spreewerke representing every model and manufacturer code of all production dates in all serial number blocks.

Part II of The Anthony Urbanowski Collection with Over 70 Quality Smith & Wessons

Award Winning Display of Winchester Model 1894 Longarms from the Collection of Gary Cote

Historic Milestones in Winchester Firearms – Over 400

Impressive Colt Firearms – Over 550
The legend of Samuel Colt will be alive and well at Rock Island Auction Company’s April 19th, 20th and 21st Premiere Firearms Auction.

Civil War Arms
At Rock Island Auction Company we pride ourselves on our ability to continually bring to auction the most important military arms collections in private hands.

An outstanding variety of European and American sporting arms
High grade shotguns, sporting rifles in rare calibers and configurations, double rifles and drillings which boast such names such as Boss, Holland & Holland, Purdey, A.H. Fox, Winchester, Krieghoff and many more.

Sporting Rifles Highlights - a stellar selection of the most popular American hunting rifle--the Winchester Model 70 in Super Grade and carbine configurations and in calibers such as 7mm, .300 Magnum, 300 Savage, 35 Remington, 7.65 mm Argentine, and 458 Winchester Magnum. Over 60 Model 70’s alone!

The shotgun roster includes such rarities as a Holland & Holland Royal Hammerless Ejector Paradox Double Barrel Shotgun; a deluxe relief signed master engraved Lusso Grade Model 57 Rizzini Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun; and an engraved Boss & Co. marked Double Barrel Hammerless Sidelock Pigeon Shotgun, just to name a few.

Other select highlights--fine Browning Olympian bolt action rifles; an engraved Ludwig Brovnik Side by Side Double Rifle in Desirable 458 Win Mag; and a cased W.J. Jeffery & Co. Double Barrel Hammerless Rifle in .450/400 Nitro Express with Scope.

AND MUCH MORE!
Buyer's Premium is 20.5% by credit card, reduced to 18% if payment is made by cash, check or wire transfer. Contact Rock Island Auction Company to complete your registration with the auction house.
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Nickel Plated Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Original Factory Box882 - Nickel Plated Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Original Factory Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured in 1980. Standard markings and features. Matching serial number
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Colt Third Generations Single Action Revolvers883 - Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Colt Third Generations Single Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3250 A) Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured between 1978 and 1981. Standard markings and features. Match
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Original Box884 - Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured in 1981 with the standard markings and features. The cylinder i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Colt Peacemaker Revolvers885 - Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Colt Peacemaker Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2750 A) Manufacturer: Colt Model: Peacemaker 22 Standard markings and features. Fitted with checkered Rampant Colt/American ea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver886 - Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured 1957. Standard frame and barrel markings. Matching numbers on t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Colt Second Generation New Frontier Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter887 - Colt Second Generation New Frontier Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1700 Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Frontier Manufactured in 1964. Standard barrel and frame markings with smooth Colt medallio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver888 - Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured 1960. Standard barrel and frame markings. Matching numbers on t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Documented Pair of Consecutively Serial Numbered Shipped Second Generation Colt Single Action Army R889 - Documented Pair of Consecutively Serial Numbered Shipped Second Generation Colt Single Action Army R
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 4000 A) Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured in 1959 and is consecutively numbered and was shipped with a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver890 - Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured 1973. Standard barrel and frame markings. Matching numbers on f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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First Year Production Colt Second Generation Buntline Special Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory891 - First Year Production Colt Second Generation Buntline Special Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Buntline Manufactured in 1957, the first year of production for Second Generation Buntline Speci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Rare Walrus Ivory Grips892 - Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Rare Walrus Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured in 1957. Standard barrel and frame markings. The assembly numbe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver893 - Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured in 1969. Standard barrel and frame markings. Matching numbers o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Nickel Plated Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Original Factory Box and Facto894 - Nickel Plated Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Original Factory Box and Facto
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured 1973. Standard barrel and frame markings. Matching numbers on t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Nickel Plated Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Original Factory Box895 - Nickel Plated Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Original Factory Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured in 1981. Standard markings and features. Matching numbers on fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Box896 - Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1800 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured in 1979. Standard frame and barrel markings. Fitted with checke
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Original Factory Box897 - Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Original Factory Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1700 - 2500 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured 1975. Standard barrel and frame markings. Matching numbers on t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Box898 - Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Manufactured in 1970. Standard barrel and frame markings with matching numbers on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Original Box899 - Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $800 - 1000 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured in 1979. Standard barrel and frame markings. Fitted with checker
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Nickel Plated Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Box900 - Nickel Plated Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1800 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Manufactured in 1980. Standard markings and features. Matching serial number
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Colt Third Generation Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Revolver901 - Colt Third Generation Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1800 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Sheriff Manufactured in 1980. Standard barrel and frame markings. Fitted with checkered Rampant
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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