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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Outstanding Civil War State of New Jersey Militia Marked Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolve1101 - Outstanding Civil War State of New Jersey Militia Marked Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolve
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Outstanding Civil War State of New Jersey Militia Marked Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver Manufactured 1863 to 1875 and was a one of the
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Outstanding Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Carbine1102 - Outstanding Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Carbine
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Outstanding Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Carbine Manufactured 1863-1865. The Burnside Carbine was designed by Federal Gen
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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U.S. Smith's Patent Civil War Breech Loading Carbine1103 - U.S. Smith's Patent Civil War Breech Loading Carbine
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U.S. Smith's Patent Civil War Breech Loading Carbine Manufactured from 1861 to 1865. The receiver is numbered to the gun and marked with the Am...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Fine U.S. Civil War Joslyn Firearms Company Model 1864 Breech Loading Carbine1104 - Fine U.S. Civil War Joslyn Firearms Company Model 1864 Breech Loading Carbine
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Fine U.S. Civil War Joslyn Firearms Company Model 1864 Breech Loading Carbine Blade front and 3-leaf rear sights, with "FDL" on the left ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Civil War Era Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Carbine1105 - Civil War Era Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Carbine
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Civil War Era Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Carbine The top of the barrel is stamped with the three-line address ahead of the R.S. Lawrence adjust
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine1106 - Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine
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Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine Manufactured by Edward Gwyn and Abner Campbell of Hamilton, Ohio, with a total production of 4,000....
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 850.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Fine Clauberg Production Silver and Gold Embellished Sword, Inscribed to a Captain of the 18th Preci1107 - Fine Clauberg Production Silver and Gold Embellished Sword, Inscribed to a Captain of the 18th Preci
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Fine Clauberg Production Silver and Gold Embellished Sword, Inscribed to a Captain of the 18th Precinct in Post-Civil War New York City Measuring 42
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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U.S. Staff & Field Officer's Sword with Sheath Inscribed to Colonel (Later Major General) Alexander 1108 - U.S. Staff & Field Officer's Sword with Sheath Inscribed to Colonel (Later Major General) Alexander
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U.S. Staff & Field Officer's Sword with Sheath Inscribed to Colonel (Later Major General) Alexander Shaler, Medal of Honor Winner and Nation...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Outstanding Civil War U.S. E.G. Lamson Production Palmer Patent Breech loading Carbine1109 - Outstanding Civil War U.S. E.G. Lamson Production Palmer Patent Breech loading Carbine
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Outstanding Civil War U.S. E.G. Lamson Production Palmer Patent Breech loading Carbine The Palmer carbine, manufactured by E.G. Lamson & Co. of...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
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Excellent Civil War Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine1110 - Excellent Civil War Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine
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Excellent Civil War Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine This is an excellent example of a Second Model carbine manufactured by the Massachusetts A
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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