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April Premiere Firearms Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location7819 42nd St W, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, United States In Person PreviewThursday, April 18th 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Auction Details

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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Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver3080 - Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Police This is an example of a Colt Model 1862 Police percussion revolver manufactured in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Case For a Pair of Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolvers3081 - Case For a Pair of Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Manufacturer: None Model: None Measuring 16 1/4 inches wide, 9 1/4 inches deep and 2 1/2 inches tall, this mahogany case
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Rare Main & Winchester San Francisco California Marked Slim Jim Holster3082 - Rare Main & Winchester San Francisco California Marked Slim Jim Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Manufacturer: None Model: None Made for a Colt percussion revolver, this Main & Winchester Slim Jim Holster feature...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Colt Style Second Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver3083 - Colt Style Second Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon This is an example of a totally restored/refurbished Colt Style Second Model Dragoon re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Engraved Reproduction Colt Paterson Belt Model Percussion Revolver3084 - Engraved Reproduction Colt Paterson Belt Model Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 4000 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Paterson This is a beautiful example of an engraved reproduction Colt Paterson revolver. Floral
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Pair of Consecutively Numbered Engraved and Silver Plated Colt Dragoon Black Powder Series Percussio3085 - Pair of Consecutively Numbered Engraved and Silver Plated Colt Dragoon Black Powder Series Percussio
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 A) Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon Black Powder Series This revolver has floral scroll engraving on the barrel, cylinde
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Rare Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Revolver with C.L. DRAGOONS Markings3086 - Rare Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Revolver with C.L. DRAGOONS Markings
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon This is an example of a rare C.L. Dragoon Marked Colt 3rd Model Dragoon revolver that
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Rare Civil War Engraved and Documented U.S. Contract New Haven Arms Henry Lever-Action Rifle3087 - Rare Civil War Engraved and Documented U.S. Contract New Haven Arms Henry Lever-Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $55000 - 85000 Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Co. Model: Henry Rifle This is an exceptional example of a historic Henry lever action rif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 55,000.00 - 85,000.00
Sold to floor for (65,000.00) = 65,000.00
 
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Desirable Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy Pistol/Carbine3088 - Desirable Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy Pistol/Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $22500 - 32500 Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Co. Model: Volcanic This is an example of a lever action Navy Pistol/Carbine that was manu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 22,500.00 - 32,500.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Excellent Civil War Ball Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine3089 - Excellent Civil War Ball Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Manufacturer: E.G. Lamson & Co. Model: Ball Carbine This is a exceptional example of a scarce Civil War contract Ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Exceptional Civil War Palmer Bolt Action Carbine3090 - Exceptional Civil War Palmer Bolt Action Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 7500 Manufacturer: Palmer Model: 1865 The Palmer carbine, manufactured by E.G. Lamson & Co., of Windsor, Vermont, is si...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Exceptional Documented Civil War Confederate LeMat Second Model Two-Barrel Revolver3091 - Exceptional Documented Civil War Confederate LeMat Second Model Two-Barrel Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $27500 - 42500 Manufacturer: Le Mat Model: 2nd This is a very fine example of a LeMat Second Model revolver manufactured in Paris, c.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 27,500.00 - 42,500.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Fine Unmarked Officer's Pattern Cavaly Confederate Saber3092 - Fine Unmarked Officer's Pattern Cavaly Confederate Saber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $11000 - 16000 Manufacturer: None Model: None This saber appears to be a Confederate Officer's Saber manufactured by Thomas, Gri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Rare Virginia Manufactory Pattern "Hessian" Confederate Cavalry Saber with Scabbard3093 - Rare Virginia Manufactory Pattern "Hessian" Confederate Cavalry Saber with Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Manufacturer: None Model: None Originally established in 1798, the Virginia Manufactory was a component of the State...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Rare Civil War Thomas, Griswold & Company Confederate Naval Cutlass3094 - Rare Civil War Thomas, Griswold & Company Confederate Naval Cutlass
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7000 Manufacturer: None Model: None Operating out of New Orleans, Thomas, Griswold & Company manufactured and imported m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Rare Sharps Model 1855 British Contract Carbine3095 - Rare Sharps Model 1855 British Contract Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 8000 Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company Model: 1855-Carbine This is an example of 1 of the 3,000 Sharps Model 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Sharps New Model of 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine3096 - Sharps New Model of 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company Model: 1863-Carbine This is an example of a very fine Civil War Sharps
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Scarce Sharps New Model 1869 Saddle Ring Carbine3097 - Scarce Sharps New Model 1869 Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3250 Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company Model: 1869-Carbine This is one of approximately 500 manufactured betwe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Sharps Model 1852 Slant Breech Carbine3098 - Sharps Model 1852 Slant Breech Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company Model: 1852-Carbine Manufactured from 1853 to 1855 by Robbins & L...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Very Fine Civil War Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Co., Navy Model Percussion Revolver3099 - Very Fine Civil War Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Co., Navy Model Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 Manufacturer: Savage Model: Navy Navy Model Percussion revolver manufactured by the Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Co., of Mi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to newyork6264 for (5,000.00 + 1,025.00BP) = 6,025.00
 
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