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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Factory Engraved Nickel and Gold Plated Hopkins & Allen Blue Jacket No. 2 Revolver202 - Factory Engraved Nickel and Gold Plated Hopkins & Allen Blue Jacket No. 2 Revolver
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Factory Engraved Nickel and Gold Plated Hopkins & Allen Blue Jacket No. 2 Revolver The top strap is marked "HOPKINS & ALLEN M'F...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Colt Third Model Derringer203 - Colt Third Model Derringer
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Colt Third Model Derringer Manufactured 1875 to 1912. Large italic "-COLT-" on top of the barrel. Matching numbers on the left side of th...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Sharps Model 4B Pepperbox Pistol204 - Sharps Model 4B Pepperbox Pistol
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Sharps Model 4B Pepperbox Pistol This a very nice example of a Sharps Model 4B pepperbox pistol manufactured circa 1859 to 1874 with a total producti
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Pepperbox Pistols -A) Sharps Model 1C Pepperbox Pistol205 - Collector's Lot of Two Pepperbox Pistols -A) Sharps Model 1C Pepperbox Pistol
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Collector's Lot of Two Pepperbox Pistols -A) Sharps Model 1C Pepperbox Pistol A) Manufactured from 1859 to 1874. Standard patent and maker mar...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two American Spur Trigger Revolvers -A) Colt New Line .41 Spur Trigger Revolver206 - Collector's Lot of Two American Spur Trigger Revolvers -A) Colt New Line .41 Spur Trigger Revolver
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Collector's Lot of Two American Spur Trigger Revolvers -A) Colt New Line .41 Spur Trigger Revolver A) Manufactured in 1876. The top of the bar...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Attractive Silver Barreled/Gilt Framed Moore First Model Derringer Pistol with "Political Gift" Engr207 - Attractive Silver Barreled/Gilt Framed Moore First Model Derringer Pistol with "Political Gift" Engr
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Attractive Silver Barreled/Gilt Framed Moore First Model Derringer Pistol with "Political Gift" Engraving Produced circa 1860-1865. Silve...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Pistol with Pearl Grips208 - Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Pistol with Pearl Grips
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Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Pistol with Pearl Grips Manufactured in the 1890s. Decorated with floral engraving around the barrel and on the frame
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Merrimack Arms Southerner Single Shot Breechloading Pocket Pistol with Scarce Iron Frame209 - Merrimack Arms Southerner Single Shot Breechloading Pocket Pistol with Scarce Iron Frame
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Merrimack Arms Southerner Single Shot Breechloading Pocket Pistol with Scarce Iron Frame Manufactured 1866 to 1873. German silver blade sight, with...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Engraved Early Production T.J. Stafford Single Shot Derringer210 - Engraved Early Production T.J. Stafford Single Shot Derringer
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Engraved Early Production T.J. Stafford Single Shot Derringer Manufactured in the 1860s. German silver blade front and notch rear sights, with the Ne
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Minneapolis Firearms Protector Palm Pistol with Blue finish211 - Minneapolis Firearms Protector Palm Pistol with Blue finish
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Minneapolis Firearms Protector Palm Pistol with Blue finish Manufactured circa 1891-1892. Produced without sights, with the make and model marking on
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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American Arms Double Barrel Derringer Pistol in 41 Caliber212 - American Arms Double Barrel Derringer Pistol in 41 Caliber
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American Arms Double Barrel Derringer Pistol in 41 Caliber Manufactured from 1866 to 1878, less than 400 American Arms Double Derringers are believed
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Remington Type II Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips213 - Remington Type II Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips
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Remington Type II Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips Introduced in 1888. Blade front and notch rear sights, with "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION,...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Desirable Gold Banded and Silver Mounted Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol, Produced for F.H. 214 - Desirable Gold Banded and Silver Mounted Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol, Produced for F.H.
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Desirable Gold Banded and Silver Mounted Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol, Produced for F.H. Clark & Company of Memphis, Tennessee Deali...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Engraved John Witton London Box Lock Percussion Pistol215 - Engraved John Witton London Box Lock Percussion Pistol
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Engraved John Witton London Box Lock Percussion Pistol Engraved border at the muzzle of the fine twist barrel, "42/crown/V" and "cro...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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DERINGER/PHILADELa Marked Philadelphia Percussion Pistol216 - DERINGER/PHILADELa Marked Philadelphia Percussion Pistol
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DERINGER/PHILADELa Marked Philadelphia Percussion Pistol Marked as a Deringer pistol, but with features seen on Slotter & Company pistols. Bras...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Engraved and Gold Finished Williamson Patent Moore Single Shot Pistol with Percussion Insert217 - Engraved and Gold Finished Williamson Patent Moore Single Shot Pistol with Percussion Insert
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Engraved and Gold Finished Williamson Patent Moore Single Shot Pistol with Percussion Insert Manufactured circa 1866-1870, and designed by David Will
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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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Collector's Lof of Two Philadelphia Percussion Pistols -A) Henry Deringer Percussion Pistol218 - Collector's Lof of Two Philadelphia Percussion Pistols -A) Henry Deringer Percussion Pistol
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Collector's Lof of Two Philadelphia Percussion Pistols -A) Henry Deringer Percussion Pistol A) Brass blade front and notch rear sights, with &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Percussion Pistols -A) New York/London Addressed E & W Hull Percussion Pistol219 - Collector's Lot of Two Percussion Pistols -A) New York/London Addressed E & W Hull Percussion Pistol
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Collector's Lot of Two Percussion Pistols -A) New York/London Addressed E & W Hull Percussion Pistol A) German silver blade front and notc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Desirable Silver Banded Henry Derringer "Peanut" Sized Philadelphia Pocket Pistol with N. Curry Brot220 - Desirable Silver Banded Henry Derringer "Peanut" Sized Philadelphia Pocket Pistol with N. Curry Brot
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Desirable Silver Banded Henry Derringer "Peanut" Sized Philadelphia Pocket Pistol with N. Curry Brothers (San Francisco, California) Agent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Engraved James Reid "My Friend" Knuckle-Duster 22 Caliber Revolver221 - Engraved James Reid "My Friend" Knuckle-Duster 22 Caliber Revolver
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Engraved James Reid "My Friend" Knuckle-Duster 22 Caliber Revolver Manufactured from 1868 to 1882. Top strap groove sight, with the left ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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