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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Rare Second Year Production Ainsworth Sub-Inspected Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Revolver with Pe1181 - Rare Second Year Production Ainsworth Sub-Inspected Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Revolver with Pe
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Rare Second Year Production Ainsworth Sub-Inspected Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Revolver with Period Holster This is an original example of a U.S
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver Attributed to Outlaw Cole Younger of the James-Youn1182 - Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver Attributed to Outlaw Cole Younger of the James-Youn
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Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver Attributed to Outlaw Cole Younger of the James-Younger Gang This is one about 2,000 Model 1890 Singl
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Rare First Generation Colt Bisley Flat Top Target Revolver in the Desirable 38 Colt Cartridge1183 - Rare First Generation Colt Bisley Flat Top Target Revolver in the Desirable 38 Colt Cartridge
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Rare First Generation Colt Bisley Flat Top Target Revolver in the Desirable 38 Colt Cartridge This is a very rare Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Si
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Documented New York Engraved Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver Attributed by W. Parker L1184 - Documented New York Engraved Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver Attributed by W. Parker L
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Documented New York Engraved Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver Attributed by W. Parker Lyon to Outlaws Bill Doolin and Emmett Dalton from
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for (65,000.00) = 65,000.00
 
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Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Pearl Grips and Fac1185 - Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Pearl Grips and Fac
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Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1893 and subsequently
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with1186 - Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with
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Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1881 and subsequentl
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Ivory Grips and Factory Letter1187 - First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Ivory Grips and Factory Letter
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Ivory Grips and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1919. The top of the barrel is marke
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to newranger519 for (2,750.00 + 563.75BP) = 3,313.75
 
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Documented Omaha, Nebraska Shipped Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Le1188 - Documented Omaha, Nebraska Shipped Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Le
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Documented Omaha, Nebraska Shipped Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1926. The top of the barrel
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Desirable Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter 44-40 Single Action Revolver1189 - Desirable Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter 44-40 Single Action Revolver
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Desirable Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter 44-40 Single Action Revolver Manufactured in 1903 right after the turn of the century. Fixed blade f
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver1190 - Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver
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Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver This is an example of a Colt Single Action Army revolver manufactured in 1926. The top of the barrel is mark
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in 32 Colt Caliber with Factory Letter1191 - Extremely Rare Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in 32 Colt Caliber with Factory Letter
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Extremely Rare Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in 32 Colt Caliber with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1907. This revolver is 1 of only 160 B
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Cased Colt London Agency Single Action Target Model Revolver with Factory Letter1192 - Cased Colt London Agency Single Action Target Model Revolver with Factory Letter
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Cased Colt London Agency Single Action Target Model Revolver with Factory Letter This Colt Single Action Target Model revolver includes the factory l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Scarce Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in 38 Colt Caliber1193 - Scarce Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in 38 Colt Caliber
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Scarce Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in 38 Colt Caliber Manufactured in 1900. This revolver is one of only 412 Bisley model revolvers cham
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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New York Engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Ejectorless Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Ivo1194 - New York Engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Ejectorless Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Ivo
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New York Engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Ejectorless Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1883, New York engraved
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Excellent Rare Colt London Agency Model 1878 Double Action Revolver in 476 Caliber1195 - Excellent Rare Colt London Agency Model 1878 Double Action Revolver in 476 Caliber
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Excellent Rare Colt London Agency Model 1878 Double Action Revolver in 476 Caliber Also known as the Enfield Mark III Ball cartridge, the 476 was int
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Scarce Etched Panel Colt Model 1878 Double Action Sheriff's Model Frontier Six-Shooter Revolver1196 - Scarce Etched Panel Colt Model 1878 Double Action Sheriff's Model Frontier Six-Shooter Revolver
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Scarce Etched Panel Colt Model 1878 Double Action Sheriff's Model Frontier Six-Shooter Revolver This is a desirable Colt "Sheriff's&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Documented Turn-of-the-Century 1901 Shipped Nickel Plated Factory Pearl Gripped Colt Single Action A1197 - Documented Turn-of-the-Century 1901 Shipped Nickel Plated Factory Pearl Gripped Colt Single Action A
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Documented Turn-of-the-Century 1901 Shipped Nickel Plated Factory Pearl Gripped Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Manufactured in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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New Orleans Shipped Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter1198 - New Orleans Shipped Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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New Orleans Shipped Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Colt manufactured approximately 44,350 Bisley revolvers from 18
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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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Black Powder Colt Etched Panel .44-40 Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter1199 - Black Powder Colt Etched Panel .44-40 Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Black Powder Colt Etched Panel .44-40 Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter This example was manufactured in 1883. The top of the barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Desirable Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter1200 - Desirable Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Desirable Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1897. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line Colt a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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