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 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-70 Caliber with Casehardened Receiver22 - Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-70 Caliber with Casehardened Receiver
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-70 Caliber with Casehardened Receiver Manufactured in 1890. The top of the barrel is marked with the t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle23 - Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle Manufactured in 1888, Third Model 1873 rifle with the integral dust cover rail and dust cover with ser
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in 25-20 WCF Caliber24 - Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in 25-20 WCF Caliber
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in 25-20 WCF Caliber Manufactured in 1911. Blade front sight, adjustable buckhorn rear sight and full length
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Caliber25 - Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Caliber
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Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Caliber Manufactured in 1903. The top barrel flat is marked with the two l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Vintage Winchester Boxed Rifle Ammunition26 - Vintage Winchester Boxed Rifle Ammunition
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Vintage Winchester Boxed Rifle Ammunition 1) Winchester 44-40 (blue box), all 50 cartridges have the "WRACO 44 WCF" head stamp. 2) Winche...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Desirable Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine27 - Desirable Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Desirable Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Manufactured in 1875. This First Model 1873 Winchester carbine features the di
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-90 Caliber28 - Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-90 Caliber
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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-90 Caliber Manufactured in 1898. The included Cody Firearms fax record confir
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action .22 Short Takedown Rifle29 - Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action .22 Short Takedown Rifle
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action .22 Short Takedown Rifle Manufactured in 1884. This is a desirable .22 short chambered example of a Third Model Wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle30 - Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1915. The left side of the barrel towards the breech is stamped with the two line nickel ste
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Winchester Deluxe Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle31 - Winchester Deluxe Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Deluxe Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1910. Lyman blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights. The upper left barrel fl
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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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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle32 - Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1908 and subsequently returned to the factory. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in Desirable 38-55 WCF33 - Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in Desirable 38-55 WCF
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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in Desirable 38-55 WCF Manufactured in 1920. Pinned blade front sight (replacement), ladder re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle34 - Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1883. This Third Model Rifle has the dust cover guide rail integrally machined to the receiv
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter35 - Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter This Third Model 1873 Winchester Rifle features the machined dust cover guide as part of
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Rifle in 25-20 WCF Caliber36 - Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Rifle in 25-20 WCF Caliber
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Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Rifle in 25-20 WCF Caliber Manufactured in 1923. Lyman blade front sight, filler block in the rear sight slot and Ly
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to bighippo for (1,300.00 + 266.50BP) = 1,566.50
 
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Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle37 - Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
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Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1895. The upper tang has the three line Model 1892 marking. The barrel has the Model
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle38 - Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1903. Sheard blade front sight, elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight and full length mag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 Reloading Tool in Original Box with Instruction Booklet39 - Winchester Model 1894 Reloading Tool in Original Box with Instruction Booklet
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Winchester Model 1894 Reloading Tool in Original Box with Instruction Booklet Manufactured for reloading 32-40 cartridges. With depriming punch, the
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Early Production New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle40 - Early Production New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle
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Early Production New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle Henry lever action rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., in 1862. The rifle has
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-70 Caliber with Special Order Features41 - Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-70 Caliber with Special Order Features
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-70 Caliber with Special Order Features Manufactured in 1897. Marble-Sheard black painted brass blade f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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