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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Merkel Model KR1 Stutzen Premium Bolt Action Rifle with Original Box483 - Merkel Model KR1 Stutzen Premium Bolt Action Rifle with Original Box
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Merkel Model KR1 Stutzen Premium Bolt Action Rifle with Original Box Manufactured in 2006. Red fiber optic front ramp sight and three dot yellow fibe
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Sauer Model 202 Bolt Action Rifle with Box484 - Sauer Model 202 Bolt Action Rifle with Box
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Sauer Model 202 Bolt Action Rifle with Box Manufactured in 2004. The barrel is tapped for sight mounting with filler screws installed. There is a Leu
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Alexander Henry Under-Lever Back Action Hammer Damascus Barrel Double Rifle485 - Alexander Henry Under-Lever Back Action Hammer Damascus Barrel Double Rifle
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Alexander Henry Under-Lever Back Action Hammer Damascus Barrel Double Rifle Manufactured circa 1880s. Blade front sight and two leaf rear sight, one
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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John Dickson & Son Double Barrel 450 Express Hammer Rifle486 - John Dickson & Son Double Barrel 450 Express Hammer Rifle
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John Dickson & Son Double Barrel 450 Express Hammer Rifle Manufactured in 1886. The solid rib is tapped for scope mounting (four holes), is fit...
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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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Extensively Engraved Wilhelm Collath C3 Under-Lever Hammerless Drilling487 - Extensively Engraved Wilhelm Collath C3 Under-Lever Hammerless Drilling
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Extensively Engraved Wilhelm Collath C3 Under-Lever Hammerless Drilling The left side of the receiver is engraved with a game scene showing both a bu
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Engraved Wilhelm Collath Under-Lever Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammerless Shotgun488 - Engraved Wilhelm Collath Under-Lever Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammerless Shotgun
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Engraved Wilhelm Collath Under-Lever Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammerless Shotgun This example has extensive engraving on the receiver and break l
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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W.R. Pape Side by Side Damascus Barrel Pinfire Rifle489 - W.R. Pape Side by Side Damascus Barrel Pinfire Rifle
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W.R. Pape Side by Side Damascus Barrel Pinfire Rifle The solid matte barrel rib is equipped with a blade front sight and an express leaf rear sight a
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Rare World War II 1944 Shipped Colt First Model Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ori490 - Rare World War II 1944 Shipped Colt First Model Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ori
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Rare World War II 1944 Shipped Colt First Model Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1944
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Outstanding Pre-War/Post-War First Series Colt Woodsman Sports Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Orig491 - Outstanding Pre-War/Post-War First Series Colt Woodsman Sports Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Orig
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Outstanding Pre-War/Post-War First Series Colt Woodsman Sports Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box Manufactured in 1947, this is an example
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Excellent Early Production Colt Second Series Woodsman Target Model Semi Automatic Pistol with Perso492 - Excellent Early Production Colt Second Series Woodsman Target Model Semi Automatic Pistol with Perso
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Excellent Early Production Colt Second Series Woodsman Target Model Semi Automatic Pistol with Personal Colt Employee Inscription Box and Factory Let
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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