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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Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon Grade Double Barrel Shotgun382 - Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon Grade Double Barrel Shotgun
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Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon Grade Double Barrel Shotgun Dual white bead sights on a matted vent rib, choked improved modified/improved cylinder, 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Verona Model LX692G Over/Under Shotgun with Original Box383 - Verona Model LX692G Over/Under Shotgun with Original Box
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Verona Model LX692G Over/Under Shotgun with Original Box This shotgun features a single bead sight, screw in choke tubes, 3 inch chamber, and ejector
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Winchester 101 Diamond Grade Single Barrel Trap Shotgun with Case384 - Winchester 101 Diamond Grade Single Barrel Trap Shotgun with Case
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Winchester 101 Diamond Grade Single Barrel Trap Shotgun with Case The barrel has a red bead front sight, a white mid bead sight, is ported, is thread
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Beretta 687 EL Gold Pigeon II Over/Under .28 Gauge/.410 Bore Two Barrel Set Shotgun with Case385 - Beretta 687 EL Gold Pigeon II Over/Under .28 Gauge/.410 Bore Two Barrel Set Shotgun with Case
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Beretta 687 EL Gold Pigeon II Over/Under .28 Gauge/.410 Bore Two Barrel Set Shotgun with Case This example was manufactured in 2002. The side plates
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Beretta S686 Special Over/Under 28 Gauge Shotgun with Case386 - Beretta S686 Special Over/Under 28 Gauge Shotgun with Case
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Beretta S686 Special Over/Under 28 Gauge Shotgun with Case Dual white bead sights, screw in chokes, 2 3/4 inch chambers. Receiver has floral scroll e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Beretta Silver Hawk Side by Side Shotgun387 - Beretta Silver Hawk Side by Side Shotgun
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Beretta Silver Hawk Side by Side Shotgun Single bead front sight on a solid matte rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers, full/improved modified chokes and extract
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Beretta Model 686 Onyx Sporting Over/Under Shotgun388 - Beretta Model 686 Onyx Sporting Over/Under Shotgun
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Beretta Model 686 Onyx Sporting Over/Under Shotgun Single white bead sight on a matte vent rib, 2 3/4 inch or 3 inch chambers, mobile chokes and ejec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Beretta Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun389 - Beretta Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun
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Beretta Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun Manufactured circa 1980. The barrels have a single steel bead sight, are choked modified/full and have 2 3/4 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Two Boxed Semi-Automatic Shotguns -A) Beretta Model AL 390 Gold Mallard Semi-Automatic Shotgun390 - Two Boxed Semi-Automatic Shotguns -A) Beretta Model AL 390 Gold Mallard Semi-Automatic Shotgun
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Two Boxed Semi-Automatic Shotguns -A) Beretta Model AL 390 Gold Mallard Semi-Automatic Shotgun B) Single steel bead on the matte vent rib with stand
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Engraved and Gold Highlighted Weatherby Athena D'Italia Deluxe Side by Side Shotgun with Case391 - Engraved and Gold Highlighted Weatherby Athena D'Italia Deluxe Side by Side Shotgun with Case
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Engraved and Gold Highlighted Weatherby Athena D'Italia Deluxe Side by Side Shotgun with Case Manufactured in 2007. The side plates are engrave...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Rare Ruger Gold Label Side by Side Shotgun with Original Box392 - Rare Ruger Gold Label Side by Side Shotgun with Original Box
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Rare Ruger Gold Label Side by Side Shotgun with Original Box Manufactured in 2004, the first year of production. The barrels have a single brass bead
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Engraved Remington 3200 1 of 1000 Over/Under Trap Shotgun393 - Engraved Remington 3200 1 of 1000 Over/Under Trap Shotgun
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Engraved Remington 3200 1 of 1000 Over/Under Trap Shotgun Only 1,000 of these trap shotguns were manufactured with floral scroll engraving on the sid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Engraved Browning Model BT 99 Plus Pigeon Grade Single Shot Trap Shotgun with Case and Accessories394 - Engraved Browning Model BT 99 Plus Pigeon Grade Single Shot Trap Shotgun with Case and Accessories
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Engraved Browning Model BT 99 Plus Pigeon Grade Single Shot Trap Shotgun with Case and Accessories Manufactured in Japan in 1984 with dual ivory bead
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Belgian Browning Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun395 - Belgian Browning Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun
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Belgian Browning Superposed 20 Gauge Shotgun Manufactured in 1972. The barrels have a single white bead sight, the chokes are marked improved cylinde
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Excellent Belgian Browning Superposed Shotgun396 - Excellent Belgian Browning Superposed Shotgun
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Excellent Belgian Browning Superposed Shotgun Manufactured in 1963. The barrels have two white bead sights, the chokes are marked skeet/improved cyli
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Engraved and Gold Highlighted Franchi Veloce 28 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun397 - Engraved and Gold Highlighted Franchi Veloce 28 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun
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Engraved and Gold Highlighted Franchi Veloce 28 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun Manufactured in 2003. The aluminum receiver has floral scroll engraving with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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L.C. Smith Trap Grade Side by Side Shotgun398 - L.C. Smith Trap Grade Side by Side Shotgun
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L.C. Smith Trap Grade Side by Side Shotgun Manufactured in 1925. The barrels have a single brass bead sight, are choked full/extra full and have 2 3/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Antique Cased Early Parker Brothers Side by Side Under Lifter Damascus Barreled Shotgun with Factory399 - Antique Cased Early Parker Brothers Side by Side Under Lifter Damascus Barreled Shotgun with Factory
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Antique Cased Early Parker Brothers Side by Side Under Lifter Damascus Barreled Shotgun with Factory Research Letter Manufactured in 1874. The resear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Engraved Francotte Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun400 - Engraved Francotte Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun
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Engraved Francotte Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun Single bead front sight on a concave matte solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chamber, full/improved modified c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Engraved Parker Brothers GH Grade Side by Side Damascus Barreled Shotgun401 - Engraved Parker Brothers GH Grade Side by Side Damascus Barreled Shotgun
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Engraved Parker Brothers GH Grade Side by Side Damascus Barreled Shotgun This shotgun was manufactured in 1893 with the standard engraving style show
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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