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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Rare U.S. 1900 Krag Bowie Bayonet with Sheath3506 - Rare U.S. 1900 Krag Bowie Bayonet with Sheath
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Rare U.S. 1900 Krag Bowie Bayonet with Sheath Produced (and dated) for trial in 1900, as a replacement for the standard bayonet which could pull doub
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Desirable Early Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Rare Metcalfe Device3507 - Desirable Early Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Rare Metcalfe Device
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Desirable Early Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Rare Metcalfe Device This is an unique example of a highly sought after early Sprin
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1886 Experimental Cavalry Trapdoor Carbine3508 - Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1886 Experimental Cavalry Trapdoor Carbine
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Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1886 Experimental Cavalry Trapdoor Carbine This is a rare example of a Model 1886 Experimental Calvary Carbine as manufac
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare Springfield Armory Model 1882 Experimental Trapdoor Short Rifle with Documentation3509 - Extremely Rare Springfield Armory Model 1882 Experimental Trapdoor Short Rifle with Documentation
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Extremely Rare Springfield Armory Model 1882 Experimental Trapdoor Short Rifle with Documentation This is a very rare example of a Model 1882 experim
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Excellent U.S. Springfield 1866 Second Model Allin Conversion Rifle3510 - Excellent U.S. Springfield 1866 Second Model Allin Conversion Rifle
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Excellent U.S. Springfield 1866 Second Model Allin Conversion Rifle This is an excellent example of a U.S. Springfield Armory Second Model Allin Conv
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1881 Trapdoor Forager Shotgun3511 - Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1881 Trapdoor Forager Shotgun
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1881 Trapdoor Forager Shotgun These Trapdoor Forager shotguns had a total production of approximately 1,376 and were ma
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle3512 - U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle Manufactured in 1880. The rear sight is graduated to 1,200 yards with a base graduated 1-5. The rear sight
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Interesting U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Ram-Rod Bayonet Single Shot Trapdoor Rifle with Model 1889 U3513 - Interesting U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Ram-Rod Bayonet Single Shot Trapdoor Rifle with Model 1889 U
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Interesting U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Ram-Rod Bayonet Single Shot Trapdoor Rifle with Model 1889 Upgrades This is a very rare example of an early
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Rare U.S. Springfield Officer Model Type I Trapdoor Rifle3514 - Rare U.S. Springfield Officer Model Type I Trapdoor Rifle
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Rare U.S. Springfield Officer Model Type I Trapdoor Rifle This is an attractive example of a rare all original U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Officer&...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Desirable Custer Era U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine with Indian Markings3515 - Desirable Custer Era U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine with Indian Markings
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Desirable Custer Era U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine with Indian Markings This is a very nice early Custer era carbine that falls direct
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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