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Rock Island Auction Company
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Decmeber 2013 Premiere Antique Firearms Auction
Decmeber 2013 Premiere Antique Firearms Auction
Auction Currency
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Auction Location
7819 42nd St W
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Rock Island
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Illinois
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61201
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United States
In Person Preview
Thursday, Dec. 5th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Auction Details
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
Buyer's Premium is 20.5% by credit card, reduced to 18% if payment is made by cash, check or wire transfer. Contact Rock Island Auction Company to complete your registration with the auction house.
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U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy-Army Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy-Army Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1856. This U.S. Colt Model 1851 revolver correctly falls into the serial number ra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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Scarce Original Rosewood Presentation Case For a Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Acces
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Original Rosewood Presentation Case For a Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Accessories Measuring 14 1/4 inches wide, 6 1/2 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
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Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver
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Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1863. The top barrel flat is marked with the one line New York U.S. America address, t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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U.S. Colt Model 1851 Army Contract Navy Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1851 Army Contract Navy Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1856, this is a 3rd Model 1851 "Army-Navy" revolver in the 42...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver
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Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver Manufactured in 1866. The top barrel flat has the one line New York address, "COLTS/PATENT" on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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Civil War Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver
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Civil War Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1863. The top of the barrel is stamped "-ADDRESS COL SA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
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Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1862 with a four screw frame cut for a shoulder stock. The top of the barrel has the one lin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1860. The breech end of the replacement barrel is engraved with a floral sc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
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First Year Production Colt Model 1849 Pocket London Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
First Year Production Colt Model 1849 Pocket London Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1853, the first year of production for Model 1849 revolvers a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
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U.S. Marked Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Serial Number 18 Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Marked Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Serial Number 18 Revolver The top of the barrel has the one line New York address and the barrel has an a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Percussion Revolver
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Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1861. The barrel is marked with the one-line New York U.S. America address, the left
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver
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Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1862, with a 3-screw frame cut for a shoulder stock. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver This is an example of a Richards Conversion Colt Model 1860 Army revolver. Total production is esti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
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Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1863 with a four screw frame cut for a shoulder stock. The top of the barrel has t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
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Extremely Early Production Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver with Two Digit Serial Number
Rock Island Auction Company
Extremely Early Production Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver with Two Digit Serial Number Manufactured in 1861, the first year production, w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Silver Plaque
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Silver Plaque Third Model, made in 1857. Pin front and hammer notch rear sights, with the one line
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
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Collector's Lot of Two Colt Model 1862 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolvers -A) Colt Model 1862 Navy
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Two Colt Model 1862 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolvers -A) Colt Model 1862 Navy Cartridge Conversion 38 Rimfire Revolver A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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Rare and Desirable Winchester Model 62A Gallery Slide Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare and Desirable Winchester Model 62A Gallery Slide Action Rifle Manufactured in 1958. This is an example of a Model 62A Gallery Rifle chambered fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
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Desirable Pre-War Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable Pre-War Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle Manufactured in 1934. Standard Winchester markings including the factory proof on top of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
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Fine Late Production Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle in .22 Short Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Fine Late Production Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle in .22 Short Caliber This third model was manufactured in late 1919. This is one of the v
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
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Excellent Winchester Model 63 Semi-Automatic Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Winchester Model 63 Semi-Automatic Rifle Manufactured in 1946 with dovetail front and elevation adjustable rear sight. Standard markings in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
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Outstanding Scarce Winchester Model 67 Bolt Action Junior Rifle with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Outstanding Scarce Winchester Model 67 Bolt Action Junior Rifle with Original Box This model was manufactured from 1934 to 1963. These rifles were in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
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Exceptional Winchester Model 63 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Winchester Model 63 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Original Box This is an exceptional example of a late production Model 63 rifle manufacture
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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Desirable Winchester Model 62A Slide Action Gallery Rifle with "WINCHESTER" Receiver Stamping
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable Winchester Model 62A Slide Action Gallery Rifle with "WINCHESTER" Receiver Stamping This example was manufactured in 1958. It h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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Winchester Model 1906 Slide Action Expert Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Winchester Model 1906 Slide Action Expert Rifle Manufactured in 1919. Patridge blade front sight and screw adjustable rear sight on the blue barrel w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
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Excellent Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle Manufactured circa 1955 with the standard markings and features. Has a beaded blade front sight and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
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Winchester Model 62A Slide Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Winchester Model 62A Slide Action Rifle Manufactured in 1952. Standard Winchester markings including the factory proof on the barrel and receiver, do
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
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Desirable Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 250-3000 Savage
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 250-3000 Savage Manufactured in 1937 in the rare 250-3000 Savage caliber. Wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine in 270 W.C.F.
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine in 270 W.C.F. Manufactured in 1946 during the transition period (late 1945 to 1951). Hooded ramp front
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H Magnum
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H Magnum Manufactured 1952. Hooded ramp front sight, barrel rear tapped for sight mountin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift Manufactured in 1955 in .220 Swift (approximately 20,000 were produced in this caliber. Hoo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle in 308 Winchester with Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle in 308 Winchester with Scope Manufactured in 1953. Hooded ramp front sight, folding adjust
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine Manufactured in 1947 during the transition period (late 1945 to 1951). Hooded ramp front sight, elevat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
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Exceptional Custom Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H Magnum with Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Custom Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H Magnum with Scope Manufactured in 1951. Ramp front sight (without pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle with "USMC" Marked Unertl Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle with "USMC" Marked Unertl Scope Manufactured in 1956. It has a hooded beaded b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
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Winchester Model 70 Custom Express Bolt Action Rifle in 458 Win Mag Caliber with Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Winchester Model 70 Custom Express Bolt Action Rifle in 458 Win Mag Caliber with Scope A post-64 variation with a hooded ramp front sight, three leaf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 300 H&H Magnum
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 300 H&H Magnum Manufactured in 1952. Hooded ramp front sight, filler block in the rear sight sl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 270 Winchester with Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 270 Winchester with Scope Manufactured in 1954. Hooded ramp front sight, folding adjustable rear leaf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope Manufactured in 1954. Ramp front sight with provisions for a hood, folding adjustable leaf re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 270 Winchester
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 270 Winchester Manufactured in 1950 during the transition period (late 1945-51). Hooded ramp front si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
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Eleven Boxed Spectacular Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Consecutively Serial Numbered "Ultra Set" of W
Rock Island Auction Company
Eleven Boxed Spectacular Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Consecutively Serial Numbered "Ultra Set" of Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Feather...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for 55,000.00
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Winchester Model 12 Skeet Grade Slide Action Shotgun
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Winchester Model 12 Skeet Grade Slide Action Shotgun Manufactured in early 1962. There is a red bead front sight and a steel mid bead sight on the 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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Winchester Model 12 Trap Grade Slide Action Shotgun
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Winchester Model 12 Trap Grade Slide Action Shotgun Manufactured in 1962. This shotgun features a white front bead and nickel mid bead sights, full c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun
Rock Island Auction Company
Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun Manufactured in 1963, with a single bead front sight, modified marked choke, and 3 inch chamber. Barrel and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
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Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Trap Shotgun
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Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Trap Shotgun This example was manufactured in 1954 and was subsequently embellished
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
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Winchester Model 1897 Two Barrel Matching Number Set Slide Action Shotgun
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Winchester Model 1897 Two Barrel Matching Number Set Slide Action Shotgun Manufactured in 1924. The matching serialized 32 inch barrel has a single s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
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Exceptional Marble's Arms Model 1921 Game Getter Combination Gun, BATFE Registered Any Other Weapon
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Exceptional Marble's Arms Model 1921 Game Getter Combination Gun, BATFE Registered Any Other Weapon Bead front and notch rear sights, with the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
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Winchester Model 12 Heavy Duck Slide Action Shotgun with Vent Rib
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Winchester Model 12 Heavy Duck Slide Action Shotgun with Vent Rib Manufactured in 1956. The barrel has two steel bead sights on the donut post vent r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Slide Action Skeet Shotgun
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Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Slide Action Skeet Shotgun This shotgun was manufactured in 1956. There is a red bead front sight and a white mid be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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First Year Production Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun
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First Year Production Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun Manufactured in 1933. Has a single steel bead sight, is choked full and has a 3 inch c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
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