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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Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Octagon Barrel and Deluxe Grade Stock1000 - Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Octagon Barrel and Deluxe Grade Stock
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Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Octagon Barrel and Deluxe Grade Stock The Model 1866 was the first firearm to be built under
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Extremely Fine Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle1001 - Extremely Fine Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle
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Extremely Fine Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle This attractive Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1881. The
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Rare Documented Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle with Factory Letter1002 - Rare Documented Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle with Factory Letter
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Rare Documented Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle with Factory Letter This is a rare example of a Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle with special orde
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Estimate : 13,000.00 - 17,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Documented Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 45-90 WCF Caliber with Fac1003 - Documented Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 45-90 WCF Caliber with Fac
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Documented Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 45-90 WCF Caliber with Factory Letter The top of the barrel ahead of the re
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Scarce Winchester Boxed Model 1886 Rifle Ammunition1004 - Scarce Winchester Boxed Model 1886 Rifle Ammunition
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Scarce Winchester Boxed Model 1886 Rifle Ammunition 1) Winchester Model 1886 45-85-350 cartridges, green label, all 20 cartridges have the "WR...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Excellent Documented Special Order Swiss Butt Winchester Model 1885 "High Wall" Rifle with Factory L1005 - Excellent Documented Special Order Swiss Butt Winchester Model 1885 "High Wall" Rifle with Factory L
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Excellent Documented Special Order Swiss Butt Winchester Model 1885 "High Wall" Rifle with Factory Letter This is an exceptional example ...
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Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Excellent Antique Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Takedown Lever Action Rifle1006 - Excellent Antique Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Takedown Lever Action Rifle
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Excellent Antique Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Takedown Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1897, this deluxe rifle features a folding globe front sig
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Extraordinary "Highly Finished Arms" Benchmark Example of a Factory Gold Inlaid No. 2 Engraved Winch1007 - Extraordinary "Highly Finished Arms" Benchmark Example of a Factory Gold Inlaid No. 2 Engraved Winch
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Extraordinary "Highly Finished Arms" Benchmark Example of a Factory Gold Inlaid No. 2 Engraved Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Fancy Sporting...
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Estimate : 150,000.00 - 225,000.00
Sold to floor for (150,000.00) = 150,000.00
 
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Rare Deluxe, Special Order, Winchester Model 1873 .22 Rimfire Rifle1008 - Rare Deluxe, Special Order, Winchester Model 1873 .22 Rimfire Rifle
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Rare Deluxe, Special Order, Winchester Model 1873 .22 Rimfire Rifle Winchester Model 1873 .22 Rimfire rifle manufactured in 1887. This deluxe, rifle
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle1009 - Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle This is a very fine example of a nice old untouched Winchester 1866 third model lever action rifle as manufa
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Late Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine in 44 RF1010 - Late Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine in 44 RF
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Late Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine in 44 RF This is a very nice example of a late production Winchester Model 1866 fourth mode
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Documented Special Order Heavy Barrel Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Le1011 - Documented Special Order Heavy Barrel Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Le
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Documented Special Order Heavy Barrel Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter The included factory letter confirms the rif
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Extra Length Barrel1012 - Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Extra Length Barrel
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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Extra Length Barrel The included Cody Museum Records Office verification form
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 Semi-Deluxe Lever Action Rifle1013 - Winchester Model 1894 Semi-Deluxe Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1894 Semi-Deluxe Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1905. Marble No. 5 front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and full length
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Exceptional Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle1014 - Exceptional Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle
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Exceptional Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle This excellent original Winchester Model 1876 rifle was manufactured in 1882. This rifle has the
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Outstanding Documented Antique Winchester Model 1892 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with Rare Original Wi1015 - Outstanding Documented Antique Winchester Model 1892 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with Rare Original Wi
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Outstanding Documented Antique Winchester Model 1892 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with Rare Original Winchester Crate and Factory Letter This Winchester
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Magnificent Deluxe Factory Engraved, New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle with Silver Plated Fram1016 - Magnificent Deluxe Factory Engraved, New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle with Silver Plated Fram
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Magnificent Deluxe Factory Engraved, New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle with Silver Plated Frame This is an important example of an exhibition q
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Estimate : 90,000.00 - 160,000.00
Sold to floor for (130,000.00) = 130,000.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle1017 - Excellent Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
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Excellent Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle This is an excellent example of a Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle that was manufact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Outstanding Documented Special Order, Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle1019 - Outstanding Documented Special Order, Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
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Outstanding Documented Special Order, Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle This is an exceptional Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Lever Actio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00) = 30,000.00
 
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Very Fine Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action 45-70 Rifle with Casehardened Frame1020 - Very Fine Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action 45-70 Rifle with Casehardened Frame
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Very Fine Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action 45-70 Rifle with Casehardened Frame This is a very fine example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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