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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Historic Smith & Wesson Model 1 Second Issue Revolver Inscribed to President Lincoln Assassination C122 - Historic Smith & Wesson Model 1 Second Issue Revolver Inscribed to President Lincoln Assassination C
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Historic Smith & Wesson Model 1 Second Issue Revolver Inscribed to President Lincoln Assassination Conspirators Trial Witness Marcus P. Norton w...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Excellent Smith & Wesson Number 1 1/2 2nd Issue Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grips123 - Excellent Smith & Wesson Number 1 1/2 2nd Issue Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Excellent Smith & Wesson Number 1 1/2 2nd Issue Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grips Commonly referred to as the 1 1/2 New Model or 2nd issu...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Engraved Gold Plated Civil War Range Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Army Revolver124 - Engraved Gold Plated Civil War Range Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Army Revolver
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Engraved Gold Plated Civil War Range Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Army Revolver This example features an old custom engraving with gold plating. Th...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Fine and Early Civil War Range Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Revolver125 - Fine and Early Civil War Range Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Revolver
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Fine and Early Civil War Range Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Revolver This revolver falls into the Civil War serial number range. Although po...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Masterfully Engraved and Gold Inlaid Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver Copied After L. D126 - Masterfully Engraved and Gold Inlaid Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver Copied After L. D
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Masterfully Engraved and Gold Inlaid Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver Copied After L. D. Nimschke's Gold Inlaid Single Action Army ...
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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Engraved U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Ivory Grip and Factor127 - Engraved U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Ivory Grip and Factor
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Engraved U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Ivory Grip and Factory Letter In 1895 a number of U.S. Colt Cavalry Si
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Cattle Brand Engraved Colt Bisley Single Action Army Revolver with Stag Grips128 - Cattle Brand Engraved Colt Bisley Single Action Army Revolver with Stag Grips
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Cattle Brand Engraved Colt Bisley Single Action Army Revolver with Stag Grips Manufactured in 1904 and subsequently custom engraved with a cattle bra
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carved Ivory Grips129 - First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carved Ivory Grips
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carved Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1907. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line add
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army Revolver130 - Colt Single Action Army Revolver
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Colt Single Action Army Revolver Manufactured in 1926. The top of the later production barrel is marked with the one line address and "COLT ...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Documented Austin, Texas Shipped Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter131 - Documented Austin, Texas Shipped Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Documented Austin, Texas Shipped Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Colt manufactured approximately 44,350 Bisley revo
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver132 - U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver
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U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver This revolver has a 5 1/2 inch barrel, casehardened frame and hammer and blue remaining parts.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Fine Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army .45 Caliber Revolver133 - Fine Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army .45 Caliber Revolver
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Fine Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army .45 Caliber Revolver Manufactured in 1905. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address, &qu...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter134 - Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter The top of the barrel is stamped with the one line Hartford address and the left si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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First Generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver135 - First Generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver
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First Generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver Manufactured in 1904. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line addres
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver136 - First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Manufactured in 1902. The revolver has standard blade and groove sights with the top of the barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter137 - First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Produced in 1904. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the short 2-line addr
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Attractive Nickel Plated Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips138 - Attractive Nickel Plated Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Attractive Nickel Plated Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1890 and subsequently returned to the factory
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter139 - Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter The barrel has the one line Hartford address with "45 COLT" on the left...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter140 - Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1883. The top of the barrel is stamped with the one line Hartford a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips141 - First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1905. The revolver has standard blade and groove sights with the t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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