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!
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Scarce Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Australian Single Action Revolver with Attachable Shoulder Sto161 - Scarce Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Australian Single Action Revolver with Attachable Shoulder Sto
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Estimate: $5500 - 8000 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: New Model No 3 Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action revolver with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Scarce and Interesting Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver with Factory Letter162 - Scarce and Interesting Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 8000 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: New Model No 3 The letter states that this revolver was shipped from the S&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Scarce Smith & Wesson No. 3 Target .32-44 Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grips and Factory Letter163 - Scarce Smith & Wesson No. 3 Target .32-44 Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grips and Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 5500 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: New Model No 3 Smith & Wesson No. 3 Target Single Action revolver manufactu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to nickl3022184 for (3,500.00 + 717.50BP) = 4,217.50
 
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Excellent Smith & Wesson First Model New Model Navy No 3 44 Double Action Revolver164 - Excellent Smith & Wesson First Model New Model Navy No 3 44 Double Action Revolver
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Estimate: $3000 - 4000 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 44 Double Action Manufactured from 1881 to 1913. The top of the barrel rib is m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Scarce Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Single Action Target Revolver165 - Scarce Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Single Action Target Revolver
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Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: New Model No 3 Improved design of the original Model 3, Smith & Wesson'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Serial Number 2 Scarce Smith & Wesson .38 Winchester Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and wit166 - Serial Number 2 Scarce Smith & Wesson .38 Winchester Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and wit
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Estimate: $7000 - 10000 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 38 Double Action Smith & Wesson .38 Winchester DA revolver with factory le...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Historic Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3, .44  Single Action Target Revolver with Factory Letter167 - Historic Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3, .44 Single Action Target Revolver with Factory Letter
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Estimate: $4250 - 5500 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: New Model No 3 Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3, .44 Single Action Target rev...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,250.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Stunning Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Model Revolver168 - Stunning Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Model Revolver
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Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 2 Army Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Model revolver manufactured c. 1865. The ba...
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Desirable Early Production Smith & Wesson Model of 1891 3rd Model Single Action Revolver169 - Desirable Early Production Smith & Wesson Model of 1891 3rd Model Single Action Revolver
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Estimate: $1500 - 2250 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 1891 Manufactured from 1891 to 1911 with a total production of 26,850. The top ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Early Very Fine Civil War Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Revolver with 5 Inch Barrel, Ivory Grips,170 - Early Very Fine Civil War Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Revolver with 5 Inch Barrel, Ivory Grips,
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Estimate: $3500 - 4750 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 2 Army Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Revolver with factory letter that states t...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Very Fine and Rare Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 3rd Issue Revolver with Scarce 2 3/4 Inch Barrel171 - Very Fine and Rare Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 3rd Issue Revolver with Scarce 2 3/4 Inch Barrel
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Estimate: $1400 - 2000 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 1 Manufactured from 1868 to 1881. The left side of the barrel is properly marke...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Elaborate Silver Damascened Smith & Wesson Turkish Contract Rimfire Third Model Russian Single Actio172 - Elaborate Silver Damascened Smith & Wesson Turkish Contract Rimfire Third Model Russian Single Actio
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Estimate: $4500 - 6500 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 3 This is an elaborately embellished example of one of the rare and desira...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Single Action Revolver173 - Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Single Action Revolver
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Estimate: $5000 - 6500 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Schofield Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1875 with a total production...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Scarce Wells Fargo Marked U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Revolver174 - Scarce Wells Fargo Marked U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Revolver
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Estimate: $4500 - 6500 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Schofield This is a desirable and colorful variation of the First Model Schofie...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver175 - Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2750 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: New Model No 3 The left side of the barrel is stamped "44 S&W CTG&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Smith & Wesson First Model New Model Navy No 3, .44 Double Action Revolver176 - Smith & Wesson First Model New Model Navy No 3, .44 Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 44 Double Action Manufactured from 1881 to 1913. The top of the barrel rib is m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Detachable Shoulder Stock for a Smith & Wesson Australian Model Single Action Revolver177 - Detachable Shoulder Stock for a Smith & Wesson Australian Model Single Action Revolver
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Estimate: $800 - 1200 Manufacturer: None Model: None Nicely figured walnut stock with nickel plated attaching iron, serial numbered "1247...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Superbly Panel Scene Engraved Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 357 Magnum Revolver with Pearl Grips, Docu178 - Superbly Panel Scene Engraved Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 357 Magnum Revolver with Pearl Grips, Docu
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 27 According to the included factory letter, this Pre-Model 27 revolver was shi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Rare Gold Plated Engraved Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 40 Centennial Double Action Revolver179 - Rare Gold Plated Engraved Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 40 Centennial Double Action Revolver
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Estimate: $3000 - 4500 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 38 Safety Hammerless Manufactured in 1953. This revolver is factory class "...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Engraved Gold Finish Smith & Wesson First Model American Transition Single Action Revolver with Pear180 - Engraved Gold Finish Smith & Wesson First Model American Transition Single Action Revolver with Pear
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Estimate: $2500 - 4000 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 3 American Manufactured circa 1872 to 1874. This revolver has subsequently been...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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