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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Engraved A. H. Fox A Grade Side by Side Hammerless Box Lock Shotgun402 - Engraved A. H. Fox A Grade Side by Side Hammerless Box Lock Shotgun
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Engraved A. H. Fox A Grade Side by Side Hammerless Box Lock Shotgun This example was manufactured in 1915. The receiver has the late Gough style engr
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Engraved BE Grade Remington Model 1894 Side by Side Damascus Barreled Hammerless Shotgun403 - Engraved BE Grade Remington Model 1894 Side by Side Damascus Barreled Hammerless Shotgun
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Engraved BE Grade Remington Model 1894 Side by Side Damascus Barreled Hammerless Shotgun The 16 gauge Model 1894 was introduced in 1897. The barrels
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Parker DH Grade 3 Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun with Rare Single Trigger404 - Parker DH Grade 3 Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun with Rare Single Trigger
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Parker DH Grade 3 Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun with Rare Single Trigger Single bead front sight on a matte solid rib marked "PARKER BROS. ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Parker Brothers VH Grade Side by Side Shotgun405 - Parker Brothers VH Grade Side by Side Shotgun
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Parker Brothers VH Grade Side by Side Shotgun Manufactured in 1906 on a size "2" frame. There is a single steel bead sight on the matte c...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Parker Brothers GH Grade 2 Double Barrel Shotgun406 - Parker Brothers GH Grade 2 Double Barrel Shotgun
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Parker Brothers GH Grade 2 Double Barrel Shotgun Parker Brothers manufactured approximately 2,501 GH grade shotguns in 12 gauge. This example feature
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Documented Rare Extremely Early Antique Parker Brothers Under Lifter Back Action Side by Side Hammer407 - Documented Rare Extremely Early Antique Parker Brothers Under Lifter Back Action Side by Side Hammer
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Documented Rare Extremely Early Antique Parker Brothers Under Lifter Back Action Side by Side Hammer Shotgun Mentioned in The Parker Story Book Thi
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Parker Brothers GH Grade Side by Side Shotgun408 - Parker Brothers GH Grade Side by Side Shotgun
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Parker Brothers GH Grade Side by Side Shotgun This example was manufactured in 1907. The receiver has the standard grade 2 or GH grade engraving show
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Unique Antique Parker Brothers Under Lifter Side by Side Damascus Barreled 11 Gauge 12A Shell Hammer409 - Unique Antique Parker Brothers Under Lifter Side by Side Damascus Barreled 11 Gauge 12A Shell Hammer
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Unique Antique Parker Brothers Under Lifter Side by Side Damascus Barreled 11 Gauge 12A Shell Hammer Shotgun with Research Letter This example was ma
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Parker DH Grade 3 Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun410 - Parker DH Grade 3 Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun
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Parker DH Grade 3 Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun Dual white bead sights with a matte solid rib marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDEN, CONN. T...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Antique Parker Brothers GH Grade Side by Side Shotgun with Vent Rib411 - Antique Parker Brothers GH Grade Side by Side Shotgun with Vent Rib
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Antique Parker Brothers GH Grade Side by Side Shotgun with Vent Rib This example was manufactured in 1892. The size 2 receiver has the standard GH or
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Fine Early Antique Parker Brothers Quality 0 Under Lifter Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammer 10 Gau412 - Fine Early Antique Parker Brothers Quality 0 Under Lifter Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammer 10 Gau
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Fine Early Antique Parker Brothers Quality 0 Under Lifter Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammer 10 Gauge Shotgun with Research Letter Manufactured in 1
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Ithaca Lewis Model Grade 2 Side by Side 10 Gauge Shotgun413 - Ithaca Lewis Model Grade 2 Side by Side 10 Gauge Shotgun
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Ithaca Lewis Model Grade 2 Side by Side 10 Gauge Shotgun Manufactured in 1905. The Krupp fluid steel barrels have a single brass bead sight, are chok
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Custom Engraved Parker VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun414 - Custom Engraved Parker VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun
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Custom Engraved Parker VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun Nickel front and white mid bead sights on the rib, with "PARKER BROTHERS, MAKERS, MERID...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Antique Parker Brothers Quality 0 Under Lifter Side by Side Damascus Barreled Hammer Shotgun with Re415 - Antique Parker Brothers Quality 0 Under Lifter Side by Side Damascus Barreled Hammer Shotgun with Re
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Antique Parker Brothers Quality 0 Under Lifter Side by Side Damascus Barreled Hammer Shotgun with Research Letter This example was manufactured in 18
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Serial Number 2 Cooper Arms Model 36 Western Classic Bolt Action Rifle with Box416 - Serial Number 2 Cooper Arms Model 36 Western Classic Bolt Action Rifle with Box
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Serial Number 2 Cooper Arms Model 36 Western Classic Bolt Action Rifle with Box This example has a mostly octagonal barrel with a 4 inch round sectio
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Excellent Custom Remington Model 40-X Bolt Action Rifle with Scope417 - Excellent Custom Remington Model 40-X Bolt Action Rifle with Scope
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Excellent Custom Remington Model 40-X Bolt Action Rifle with Scope This single shot rifle features a tapered barrel manufactured without sights and m
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Cooper Arms Model 40 Bolt Action Rifle with Extra Barrel and Dies418 - Cooper Arms Model 40 Bolt Action Rifle with Extra Barrel and Dies
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Cooper Arms Model 40 Bolt Action Rifle with Extra Barrel and Dies This rifle has a James Calhoon marked Pac-Nor supermatch barrel that is chambered i
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Cooper Arms Model 21 Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle with Box419 - Cooper Arms Model 21 Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle with Box
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Cooper Arms Model 21 Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle with Box This example has a heavy stainless steel barrel chambered in the popular .223 Remington.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Custom Remington 700 LH Bolt Action Rifle with Scope Chambered in .375 H&H Magnum420 - Custom Remington 700 LH Bolt Action Rifle with Scope Chambered in .375 H&H Magnum
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Custom Remington 700 LH Bolt Action Rifle with Scope Chambered in .375 H&H Magnum This rifle has a 2 piece Redfield scope mount with a Leupold ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Two Custom Bolt Action Rifles -A) Custom Interarms Mark X Bolt Action Rifle with Scope421 - Two Custom Bolt Action Rifles -A) Custom Interarms Mark X Bolt Action Rifle with Scope
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Two Custom Bolt Action Rifles -A) Custom Interarms Mark X Bolt Action Rifle with Scope A) Has an "MHC" marked Canjar set trigger and ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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