Decmeber 2013 Premiere Antique Firearms Auction

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Rock Island Auction Company’s December 2013 Premiere Firearms Auction is as diverse as it is encyclopedic. Not only do exceptional guns exist in every genre, but several genres in this sale represent a lifetime’s work from dedicated collectors who have comprised academic and thorough compilations in their field of interest. In this sale will be comprehensive assortment of “Trapdoor” Rifles consisting of every caliber, barrel length, and style of ramrod bayonet. The selection of over 450 Winchesters will include rare caliber and special order pre-64 Model 70 rifles and all your favorite lever actions such as 1873s, 1876s, 1886s, 1892s, & 1894s. They’ll have classic engravings, precious metals, amazing conditions, and scarce configurations. The 600+ Colts are equally as extensive including everything from an 1874 Gatling gun to six different Paterson models, and even a pair given to sitting President Ronald Reagan! These are only a few examples of the many far-reaching genres that will be present in this auction. As always, there will also be fantastic selections of foreign and U.S. military arms, Smith & Wessons, high end sporting longarms, and over 2,000 items classified as antiques or curio & relics. It all takes place December 6th, 7th, & 8th, in our 86,000 sq. ft. facility! See all our items online at www.rockislandauction.com/search
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Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine with Brass Tack Stock Decoration3496 - Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine with Brass Tack Stock Decoration
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Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine with Brass Tack Stock Decoration This is an example of one of approximately 20,600 percussion
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Excellent Late Production U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Sling3497 - Excellent Late Production U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Sling
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Excellent Late Production U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Sling This is an excellent example of a unaltered late production Model 188
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine3498 - U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Manufactured in 1919, this is a rarely encountered Winchester Model 1894 carbine w
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Indian War Era Modified Civil War Spencer Repeating Carbine with Stabler Cut-Off3499 - Indian War Era Modified Civil War Spencer Repeating Carbine with Stabler Cut-Off
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Indian War Era Modified Civil War Spencer Repeating Carbine with Stabler Cut-Off The carbine is equipped with a Stabler cut-off and 6-groove rifling.
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle3500 - U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle Manufactured in 1900. The left side of the receiver is marked "U.S." over "MODEL ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Winchester Third Model Hotchkiss Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine3501 - Winchester Third Model Hotchkiss Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Winchester Third Model Hotchkiss Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine Manufactured in 1885. This is an example of a Winchester-Hotchkiss Third Model bolt
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Rare U.S. Springfield Armory Ward-Burton Single Shot Bolt Action Carbine3502 - Rare U.S. Springfield Armory Ward-Burton Single Shot Bolt Action Carbine
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Rare U.S. Springfield Armory Ward-Burton Single Shot Bolt Action Carbine One of only 316 produced, the Ward-Burton was one of the top 4 performers at
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Desirable Spanish American War Era U.S. Model 1896 Krag Carbine3503 - Desirable Spanish American War Era U.S. Model 1896 Krag Carbine
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Desirable Spanish American War Era U.S. Model 1896 Krag Carbine Manufactured from 1896 to 1898 in the 35,000 to 90,000 serial number range. The left
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1892 Arsenal Krag Rifle Converted to Model 1896 Specification3504 - U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1892 Arsenal Krag Rifle Converted to Model 1896 Specification
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U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1892 Arsenal Krag Rifle Converted to Model 1896 Specification The serial number (6273) puts this model in the 2nd type
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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U.S. Artillery and Cavalry Dress Helmets3505 - U.S. Artillery and Cavalry Dress Helmets
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U.S. Artillery and Cavalry Dress Helmets 1) Black felt U.S. artillery helmet with brass eagle plate, red horsehair plum, red triple braided helmet co
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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