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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Desirable Springfield Armory Model 1865 First Model Allin Conversion Two Band Rifle3516 - Desirable Springfield Armory Model 1865 First Model Allin Conversion Two Band Rifle
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Desirable Springfield Armory Model 1865 First Model Allin Conversion Two Band Rifle This is a very desirable first model Allin conversion rifle. Orig
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle3517 - U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle Manufactured in 1891, this Model 1888 Springfield Trapdoor rifle has a ramrod bayonet. This final tr
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Desirable Early Springfield Armory Model 1873 Single Shot Trapdoor Rifle3518 - Desirable Early Springfield Armory Model 1873 Single Shot Trapdoor Rifle
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Desirable Early Springfield Armory Model 1873 Single Shot Trapdoor Rifle Original 1873 pattern rifles are difficult to obtain today as they went thro
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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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Unique Surplus Dealer 1883 Lock Dated Springfield Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet and Sling3519 - Unique Surplus Dealer 1883 Lock Dated Springfield Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet and Sling
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Unique Surplus Dealer 1883 Lock Dated Springfield Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet and Sling These 1883 (as well as 1884) lock plate dated U.S. Springfiel
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Cadet Rifle3520 - U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Cadet Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Cadet Rifle Buffington rear sight, two piece trigger guard, three click tumbler, low arch breechblock, stacking
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Three U.S. Trapdoor Fencing Muskets -A) U.S. Trapdoor Fencing Musket3521 - Collector's Lot of Three U.S. Trapdoor Fencing Muskets -A) U.S. Trapdoor Fencing Musket
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Collector's Lot of Three U.S. Trapdoor Fencing Muskets -A) U.S. Trapdoor Fencing Musket A) These trapdoor fencing muskets are a non-gun U.S. i...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle3522 - Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
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Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle This is an excellent example of a U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle that was manufactured in 1886.
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine3523 - U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine Manufactured from 1886 to 1889. This example is equipped with a Buffington rear sight marked "C&q...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Excellent Late Production U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle3524 - Excellent Late Production U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle
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Excellent Late Production U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle This is an 1893 production Model 1888 Springfield Trapdoor rifle with ramr
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet3525 - U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet The rear sight is graduated to 1,200 yards with a base graduated 1-5. The rear sight leaf and
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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