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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
USD
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. Springfield Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle Manufactured in 1891, this Model 1888 Springfield Trapdoor rifle has a ramrod bayonet. The lock plat
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle The rifle is equipped with an "R" marked Buffington rear sight and a pinned blade front sight ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
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Collector's Lot of Three U.S. Trapdoor Training Aids -A) U.S. Wood Barrel Trapdoor Training Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Three U.S. Trapdoor Training Aids -A) U.S. Wood Barrel Trapdoor Training Rifle A) 36 inch long wooden barrel, trapdoor lock...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle This is an excellent example of a U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle that was manufactured in 1888. Blue finis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine with Star Suffix Serial Number
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine with Star Suffix Serial Number This is an example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Carbine with star-suf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle Manufactured in 1882. The rear sight is graduated to 1,200 yards with a base graduated 1-5. The rear sight
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
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U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle with Ramrod Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle with Ramrod Bayonet Blade front and Buffington "R" rear sights, with the "V/P/Eagle Head/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles -A) U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor Two
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles -A) U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor Two Band Rifle A) The 1863 dated lock plate h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
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Outstanding Pre-World War II Colt Government Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Outstanding Pre-World War II Colt Government Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol This commercial example was manufactured in 1931. It has the standard
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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1510 -
Original Colt Government Model Black Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Original Colt Government Model Black Box This Colt factory paper hinge black box is for a Colt Government Model semi-automatic pistol. The lid has a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
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Exceptional Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol This example was manufactured in 1927. The left side of the slide has the two block patent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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Pre-World War II Production Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-World War II Production Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1937. Fixed sights with the two line address and patent dates on the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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Outstanding Documented and Rare Colt Government Model French Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with Col
Rock Island Auction Company
Outstanding Documented and Rare Colt Government Model French Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with Colt Factory Letter This is an excellent example of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
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Desirable Colt Model 1911A1 National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol Sold to Von Lengerke and Antoine wi
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable Colt Model 1911A1 National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol Sold to Von Lengerke and Antoine with Colt Factory Documentation This is a highly de
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
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R. Swan Signed Superbly Engraved and Gold Inlaid Cased Set of Early Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols -A)
Rock Island Auction Company
R. Swan Signed Superbly Engraved and Gold Inlaid Cased Set of Early Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Engraved and Inlaid Colt Model 1902 Military Pisto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
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Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1924. The slide has the two line address/patent marking with the Rampant Colt behind
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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1517 -
Post World War I Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Post World War I Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1919. Blade front and "U" notch rear sights on sl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
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1518 -
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Factory Engraved Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1920 with a factory scroll engraving. The slide has the two line a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips Manufactured in 1920. The slide has the two line, two block patent dates and addres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to gunsjn for 1,084.50
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First Year Production Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
First Year Production Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1903, the first year of production. Standard early two
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
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World War I Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
World War I Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1917 during World War I for commercial market. Fixed sights, with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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Excellent Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Original Box Manufactured in 1920. The slide has the standard two line address/patent dat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
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First Year Production Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
First Year Production Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol Made in 1931, the introductory year for the Colt Ace. Blade front and adjustable notch rear sigh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
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Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box Manufactured in 1925. The slide has the two line, two block patent dates and addre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1941 as established by R.L. Wilson. The matching numbe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
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Excellent Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter This exceptional example of a documented civilian Colt Model 1902 Milita
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
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Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1917. The left side of the slide is marked "PATENTED/APRIL. 20, 1897. SEPT...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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1913 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
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1913 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1913, the second year of production. Fixed sights, with the two-line, two
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips Manufactured in 1921. The slide has the two-line, two-block patent dates and addres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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U.S. Colt Army Model 1909 Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Army Model 1909 Double Action Revolver Manufactured circa 1911. Standard Colt barrel markings with the bottom marked "UNITED STATES ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
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World War I U.S. Colt Model 1917 Army Double Action Revolver with Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
World War I U.S. Colt Model 1917 Army Double Action Revolver with Holster Manufactured in 1919. Standard Colt barrel markings with "UNITED STA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
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Collector's Lot of Two Military Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) U.S. Navy Colt Double Action Revolv
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Collector's Lot of Two Military Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) U.S. Navy Colt Double Action Revolver with Holster B) The barrel underside ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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Collector's Lot of Two Antique U.S. Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) U.S. Navy Colt Double Action Re
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Two Antique U.S. Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) U.S. Navy Colt Double Action Revolver with New Jersey Marking and Navy Hols...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Victory Model Double Action Revolvers -A) Smith & Wesson Victo
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Victory Model Double Action Revolvers -A) Smith & Wesson Victory Revolver with "U.S. NAVY&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
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Extremely Rare Early Production Springfield Armory Gas-Trap M1 Garand Rifle with Rare Theater Made B
Rock Island Auction Company
Extremely Rare Early Production Springfield Armory Gas-Trap M1 Garand Rifle with Rare Theater Made Blast Deflector and Authentication Letter This is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for 32,500.00
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Excellent Rare 1940 Production World War II U.S. Army Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-Automatic R
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Rare 1940 Production World War II U.S. Army Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle This is an example of a highly desirable 194
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
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U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Rifle with Model 1913 Warner & Swasey Telescopic Sight and Leather Case
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Rifle with Model 1913 Warner & Swasey Telescopic Sight and Leather Case Model 1903 rifle manufactured by Springfiel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
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World War II Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle with Weaver M73B1 Scope and Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle with Weaver M73B1 Scope and Sling This is a WWII Remington Arms Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle as manufac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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Desirable U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet and Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet and Scabbard This is an early pre-WWII U.S. Army contract Winchester M9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
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World War II U.S. Army Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle Complete with Original Weaver 330 Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II U.S. Army Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle Complete with Original Weaver 330 Scope This is an excellent example of a WWII Remington A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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U.S. World War II Springfield Armory Semi-Automatic M1 Garand Service Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. World War II Springfield Armory Semi-Automatic M1 Garand Service Rifle This is a very nice, mid-WWII M1 Garand service rifles that was manufactu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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World War II Winchester Manufactured M1 Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II Winchester Manufactured M1 Carbine This is an excellent example of a WWII M1 carbine manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms, that
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
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Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Storage Crate
Rock Island Auction Company
Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Storage Crate Designed by Melvin Johnson in 1939. These rifles were a contender against the M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
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U.S. Military Springfield Armory M1D Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with CMP Receipt and Shipping Box
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Military Springfield Armory M1D Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with CMP Receipt and Shipping Box This rifle was originally manufactured in June of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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Scarce World War II U.S. Saginaw Steering Gear M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce World War II U.S. Saginaw Steering Gear M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine Blade front and "B-S'G'" marked two-leaf rear sights, wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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U.S. Springfield M1D Garand Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope and Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Springfield M1D Garand Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope and Accessories Manufactured in early 1944 and later upgraded to the M1D Snipe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) N.R.A. Marked Pre-World Wa
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) N.R.A. Marked Pre-World War I Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Actio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
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Springfield Armory M1 Garand National Match Semi-Automatic Rifle with Military Sales Receipt
Rock Island Auction Company
Springfield Armory M1 Garand National Match Semi-Automatic Rifle with Military Sales Receipt Manufactured circa 1955. The front sight is unmarked, th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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U.S. Military Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Military Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling Manufactured between October 1942 and December 1943. The front sight is stamped with a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) World War II Production Remington Mode
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) World War II Production Remington Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet, Scabb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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