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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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter1020 - Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $11000 - 16000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Manufactured in 1878, this extremely fine Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Outstanding Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle1021 - Outstanding Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 This example was manufactured in 1909 with a German silver blade front sight and a s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Rare Documented Only 23 1/2 Inch Barrel Produced Special Order Factory Engraved and Inscribed Deluxe1022 - Rare Documented Only 23 1/2 Inch Barrel Produced Special Order Factory Engraved and Inscribed Deluxe
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $25000 - 40000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 One of a kind factory engraved Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Sporting Rifle with 23
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Very Fine Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in 45-601023 - Very Fine Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in 45-60
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 12000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 This is an exceptionally nice high condition Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Desireable Winchester Third Model 1873 Rifle in 44-40 Caliber1024 - Desireable Winchester Third Model 1873 Rifle in 44-40 Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 8500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 This is a very fine example of a Winchester Model 1873 Rifle that was manufactured i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Exceptional Special Order Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action 20 Inch Barrel Shotgun with Factory Let1025 - Exceptional Special Order Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action 20 Inch Barrel Shotgun with Factory Let
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $25000 - 37500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1887 This is an extraordinary example of a special order Winchester Model 1887 20 inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 37,500.00
Sold to floor for (47,500.00) = 47,500.00
 
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Extremely Rare One of Only Five Produced, Deluxe Factory Panel Scene Engraved Winchester Model 18871026 - Extremely Rare One of Only Five Produced, Deluxe Factory Panel Scene Engraved Winchester Model 1887
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $35000 - 55000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1887 This is an extremely rare and fine Factory Ulrich Engraved Deluxe Winchester Model
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35,000.00 - 55,000.00
Sold to floor for (85,000.00) = 85,000.00
 
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Civil War New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever-Action Rifle1027 - Civil War New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever-Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 22500 Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Co. Model: Henry Rifle This is an example of a Henry lever-action rifle that was manufactu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 16,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter1028 - Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 9500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 This is a very fine example of a Winchester Model 1873 lever action 44-40 rifle with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Exceptional Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Extremely Rare Stainless Steel1029 - Exceptional Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Extremely Rare Stainless Steel
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 94 Manufactured in 1929, this carbine is fitted with a rare stainless steel barrel with a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Excellent Winchester "Export Model" Lever Action Rifle1030 - Excellent Winchester "Export Model" Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 5500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892-Rifle This is an excellent example of a Winchester export model lever action that la
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Deluxe Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Gold Trim Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter1031 - Deluxe Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Gold Trim Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $20000 - 30000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 This is a nice example of a Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 Sporting Rifle with many
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle1032 - Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 This example of a deluxe Model 1894 Winchester Lever Action Rifle was manufactured i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 92 Saddle Ring Carbine1033 - Winchester Model 92 Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892-Carbine Manufactured in 1926. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the model,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 45-70 Caliber1034 - Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 45-70 Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 5500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 This is a fine example of a Winchester Model 1886 rifle that was manufactured in 189
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Exceptional Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Extra Lightweight Takedown Lever A1035 - Exceptional Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Extra Lightweight Takedown Lever A
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 25000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 this is an exceptional example of a scarce Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Extra Ligh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Desirable Fine First Year Production Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle1036 - Desirable Fine First Year Production Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 5500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Manufactured in 1892, the first year of production. German silver blade and adjustab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle1037 - Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 4500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Manufactured in 1890, this Third Model production features the dust cover guide rail
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle1038 - Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Manufactured in 1901. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address ahead
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Musket in 30 Army Caliber1039 - Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Musket in 30 Army Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895-Musket Produced in 1900. Raised blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with a L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to Bisleycoll.. for (2,250.00 + 461.25BP) = 2,711.25
 
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