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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Desirable Wildey Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Magazine and Display Case922 - Desirable Wildey Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Magazine and Display Case
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Estimate: $2750 - 3500 Manufacturer: Wildey Firearms Co Inc Model: Auto Intended for serious big game hunters, this massive handgun weighs a
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Rare R.J. Braverman Corp. Stinger Pen Pistol with Pouch923 - Rare R.J. Braverman Corp. Stinger Pen Pistol with Pouch
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2250 Manufacturer: R. J. Braverman Corp Model: Pen Pistol These desirable pistols were only manufactured from 1995-97. With a
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Wilson Combat Protector Semi-Automatic Pistol924 - Wilson Combat Protector Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufacturer: Wilson Combat Model: Protector Fixed Combat Pyramid Tritium night sights, full length guide rod, extended
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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R.J. Braverman Corp. Stinger Pen Pistol with Pouch925 - R.J. Braverman Corp. Stinger Pen Pistol with Pouch
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Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Manufacturer: R. J. Braverman Corp Model: Pen Pistol Manufactured fro 1995-97 with a black nylon belt pouch. BBL: 2 inc
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Special "Serial Number 1" Semi-Automatic Pistol926 - Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Special "Serial Number 1" Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Estimate: $1600 - 2750 Manufacturer: Baer Custom Les Model: 1911 Thunder Ranch Special This pistol was conceived by Clint Smith the director o
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Cased Browning Medalist Semi-Automatic Target Pistol927 - Cased Browning Medalist Semi-Automatic Target Pistol
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Estimate: $1000 - 1600 Manufacturer: Browning Arms Model: Medalist Manufactured in Belgium from 1962-74. Matte vent rib with blade front and adj
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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American Derringer Model 2 Pen Pistol with Case928 - American Derringer Model 2 Pen Pistol with Case
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Estimate: $1000 - 1600 Manufacturer: American Derringer Corp Model: 2 Introduced in 1993 with black leatherette case. BBL: 2 inch round St
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Cased Pair of Matching Serial Numbered Glock "Defense Set" Semi-Automatic Pistols929 - Cased Pair of Matching Serial Numbered Glock "Defense Set" Semi-Automatic Pistols
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Estimate: $1300 - 1900 A) Manufacturer: Glock Model: 23 This "Defense Set" consists of two matching serial numbered Glock semi-auto...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Two Semi-Automatic Pistols930 - Two Semi-Automatic Pistols
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Estimate: $1000 - 1500 A) Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch Model: P9s Manufactured 1977-84. Standard markings and features with an extra maga...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Factory Engraved Nickel Plated Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Case and Factory Letter931 - Factory Engraved Nickel Plated Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Case and Factory Letter
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Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Manufactured in 1979. This revolver features Colt factory Class "D" floral s...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Colt Diamondback Double Action Revolver with Original Box932 - Colt Diamondback Double Action Revolver with Original Box
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Estimate: $800 - 1200 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Diamondback Manufactured in 1986. Standard markings and features including a ramp front sight an
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Colt Double Action Revolvers933 - Collector's Lot of Two Colt Double Action Revolvers
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Estimate: $1000 - 1600 A) Manufacturer: Colt Model: Cobra First Issue Cobra manufactured in 1953 with a lightweight alloy frame, fixed sights, s
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Factory Hardcase934 - Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Factory Hardcase
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Estimate: $1400 - 2000 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Manufactured between 1955 and 1996. Fixed front sight with orange insert, adjustable rea
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Stag Grips935 - Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Stag Grips
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Estimate: $1500 - 2250 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Manufactured in 1976. Fixed front sight, adjustable rear sight, serrated trigger and che
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Limited Production Colt Grizzly Double Action Revolver with Original Case and Picture Box936 - Limited Production Colt Grizzly Double Action Revolver with Original Case and Picture Box
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Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Grizzly Manufactured by the Colt Custom Shop with a limited production of approximately 500. Fe
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Stag Grips937 - Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Stag Grips
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Estimate: $1500 - 2000 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Manufactured in 1980. Fixed front sight, adjustable rear sight, serrated trigger and che
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Colt Anaconda Double Action Revolver with Factory Hardcase938 - Colt Anaconda Double Action Revolver with Factory Hardcase
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Estimate: $900 - 1200 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Anaconda Introduced in 1990 with a wide serrated trigger, wide serrated hammer, fixed front ramp
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Desirable Colt Python Double Action Revolver with 2 1/2 inch Barrel and Factory Box939 - Desirable Colt Python Double Action Revolver with 2 1/2 inch Barrel and Factory Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2250 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Manufactured in the 1990's. Fixed front sight, adjustable rear sight, serrated tri...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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U.S. Air Force Marked Colt Detective Special Revolver with Colt Factory Letter940 - U.S. Air Force Marked Colt Detective Special Revolver with Colt Factory Letter
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Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Detective Special This unique example of a Detective Special Colt revolver was subsequently rem
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Excellent Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Box941 - Excellent Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Box
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Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Manufactured in 1974. Fully adjustable rear sight and checkered Colt medallion grips. Wi
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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