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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Collector's Lot of Two Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) Scarce Colt Officers Model Heavy Barrel Targ703 - Collector's Lot of Two Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) Scarce Colt Officers Model Heavy Barrel Targ
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Collector's Lot of Two Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) Scarce Colt Officers Model Heavy Barrel Target .32 Caliber Revolver with Factory Letter ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Robert Burt Signed, Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grip704 - Robert Burt Signed, Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grip
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Robert Burt Signed, Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grip Engraved and gold inlaid by Master Engraver Robert Burt
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Leonard Francolini Gold Inlaid Colt Handcuffs705 - Leonard Francolini Gold Inlaid Colt Handcuffs
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Leonard Francolini Gold Inlaid Colt Handcuffs The handcuffs feature a deluxe high polished blue finish with the number "016575" stamped o...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Master Engraver Robert Burt Signed, Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Custom Shop Detective Special Revo706 - Master Engraver Robert Burt Signed, Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Custom Shop Detective Special Revo
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Master Engraver Robert Burt Signed, Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Custom Shop Detective Special Revolver with Box This example was manufactured in 19
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Rare Prototype Colt U.S.A. Bicentennial Single Action Army Revolver Serial Number ARCHIVE5707 - Rare Prototype Colt U.S.A. Bicentennial Single Action Army Revolver Serial Number ARCHIVE5
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Rare Prototype Colt U.S.A. Bicentennial Single Action Army Revolver Serial Number ARCHIVE5 The serial number of this revolver identifies it as being
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Colt Series 70 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box708 - Colt Series 70 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box
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Colt Series 70 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box Manufactured circa 1976. Standard markings and features, with checkered Colt medallion
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Colt Mark/IV Series 70 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol709 - Colt Mark/IV Series 70 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Colt Mark/IV Series 70 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured circa 1978. Standard markings, adjustable Mirco rear sight, arched mainspr
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Willy B. Custom Damascus Fixed Blade Knife with Ivory Accented Handle and Tooled Leather Sheath710 - Willy B. Custom Damascus Fixed Blade Knife with Ivory Accented Handle and Tooled Leather Sheath
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Willy B. Custom Damascus Fixed Blade Knife with Ivory Accented Handle and Tooled Leather Sheath Measuring 9 1/2 inches overall, the 5 inch clip point
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Dennis Dick Custom Massive Bowie Knife with Display Stand711 - Dennis Dick Custom Massive Bowie Knife with Display Stand
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Dennis Dick Custom Massive Bowie Knife with Display Stand According to a letter (included) from the original smith, Dennis Dick of Smith Center, Kans
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Grouping of Sixteen Miniature Knives, Including Damascus Pattern Models, with Case712 - Grouping of Sixteen Miniature Knives, Including Damascus Pattern Models, with Case
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Grouping of Sixteen Miniature Knives, Including Damascus Pattern Models, with Case All sixteen knives come in a black velvet lined faux leather case.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Single Shot Rolling Block Spanish Shotgun713 - Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Single Shot Rolling Block Spanish Shotgun
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Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Single Shot Rolling Block Spanish Shotgun The top of the barrel flat is marked "F A FELIPE GALBARSORO EIBAR&qu...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Daniel Fraser & Company Drop Block Single Shot Rifle714 - Daniel Fraser & Company Drop Block Single Shot Rifle
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Daniel Fraser & Company Drop Block Single Shot Rifle Initially setting up shop at Greenside Place, Daniel Fraser later went into business with ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Engraved Holland & Holland Side Lever Rook Rifle with Case715 - Engraved Holland & Holland Side Lever Rook Rifle with Case
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Engraved Holland & Holland Side Lever Rook Rifle with Case This example has an octagonal barrel with the first 5 inches of the top flat from th...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Engraved Henry Arthur Ward/Alpha Gun Works Under Lever Single Shot 10 Gauge Damascus Barrel Back Act716 - Engraved Henry Arthur Ward/Alpha Gun Works Under Lever Single Shot 10 Gauge Damascus Barrel Back Act
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Engraved Henry Arthur Ward/Alpha Gun Works Under Lever Single Shot 10 Gauge Damascus Barrel Back Action Shotgun Manufactured circa 1905. The top of t
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Unique European Sliding Breech Single Shot Hammerless Rifle with Liege Proofs717 - Unique European Sliding Breech Single Shot Hammerless Rifle with Liege Proofs
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Unique European Sliding Breech Single Shot Hammerless Rifle with Liege Proofs This is an example of a sliding breech single shot rifle with Belgian p
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Engraved and Inlaid German Schuetzen Rifle with Scope718 - Engraved and Inlaid German Schuetzen Rifle with Scope
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Engraved and Inlaid German Schuetzen Rifle with Scope The fluted octagon barrel is equipped with a ramp pin front sight, a filled dovetail slot at th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Haenel Falling Block Schuetzen Rifle719 - Haenel Falling Block Schuetzen Rifle
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Haenel Falling Block Schuetzen Rifle The top barrel flat is marked "C.G. HAENEL, SUHL". Equipped with a ramp front sight with side protec...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Andreas Lang Zimmer Schuetzen Rifle720 - Andreas Lang Zimmer Schuetzen Rifle
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Andreas Lang Zimmer Schuetzen Rifle The top barrel flat is stamped "ANDREAS LANG PFARRKIRCHEN" at the breech. It has a ramp front sight w...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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German Single Shot Stacking Rifle721 - German Single Shot Stacking Rifle
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German Single Shot Stacking Rifle Matted top barrel flat with a blade front sight and a two leaf rear sight (one fixed, one folding). The casehardene
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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German Single Shot Target Pistol722 - German Single Shot Target Pistol
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German Single Shot Target Pistol The top barrel flat is matted and there are no maker markings. Equipped with a ramp front sight featuring a "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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