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Decmeber 2013 Premiere Antique Firearms Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location7819 42nd St W, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, United States In Person PreviewThursday, Dec. 5th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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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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Factory Engraved Colt New Line .22 Caliber Revolver with Pearl Grips1241 - Factory Engraved Colt New Line .22 Caliber Revolver with Pearl Grips
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Factory Engraved Colt New Line .22 Caliber Revolver with Pearl Grips Manufactured in 1874, this First Model Colt New Line .22 caliber revolver featur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Wexell and Degress Patent Grips1242 - Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Wexell and Degress Patent Grips
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Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Wexell and Degress Patent Grips Manufactured in 1875. Floral scroll engraving with a punch dot ba
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver1243 - Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver
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Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver Manufactured in 1874. The barrel is numbered to the gun and has the two line Hartford address on top,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Colt Third Model Derringer with Pearl Grips1244 - Colt Third Model Derringer with Pearl Grips
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Colt Third Model Derringer with Pearl Grips Manufactured 1875-1912. Large italic "-COLT-" on top of the barrel. The serial number is mark...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Rare James Reid "My Friend" New Model 32 Knuckleduster Revolver, as Pictured in Arms Gazette Magazin1245 - Rare James Reid "My Friend" New Model 32 Knuckleduster Revolver, as Pictured in Arms Gazette Magazin
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Rare James Reid "My Friend" New Model 32 Knuckleduster Revolver, as Pictured in Arms Gazette Magazine James Reid's final iteration of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Scarce 32 Caliber James Reid "My Friend" Knuckleduster Revolver1246 - Scarce 32 Caliber James Reid "My Friend" Knuckleduster Revolver
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Scarce 32 Caliber James Reid "My Friend" Knuckleduster Revolver Manufactured from 1870 to 1882 with a total production of about 2,900 bra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Excellent Colt Number Three Single Shot Derringer1247 - Excellent Colt Number Three Single Shot Derringer
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Excellent Colt Number Three Single Shot Derringer Manufactured circa 1875-1912. German silver blade sight, with "-COLT-" in italics on to...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Rare Short Barreled Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver1248 - Rare Short Barreled Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver
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Rare Short Barreled Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver Manufactured in 1878 this is an example of a short barrel version of the "Cloverleaf&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Attractive Silver Barreled/Gilt Framed Moore First Model Derringer Pistol with "Political Gift" Engr1249 - Attractive Silver Barreled/Gilt Framed Moore First Model Derringer Pistol with "Political Gift" Engr
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Attractive Silver Barreled/Gilt Framed Moore First Model Derringer Pistol with "Political Gift" Engraving Produced circa 1860-1865. Silve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Scarce Minneapolis Firearms Protector Palm Pistol1250 - Scarce Minneapolis Firearms Protector Palm Pistol
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Scarce Minneapolis Firearms Protector Palm Pistol Manufactured circa 1891-1892. Produced without sights, with the make and model marking on the side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Exceptional Factory Engraved Remington Rider Magazine Pistol with Pearl Grips1251 - Exceptional Factory Engraved Remington Rider Magazine Pistol with Pearl Grips
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Exceptional Factory Engraved Remington Rider Magazine Pistol with Pearl Grips Manufactured from 1871 to 1888, with total production estimated at less
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Scarce Remington Zig-Zag Derringer1252 - Scarce Remington Zig-Zag Derringer
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Scarce Remington Zig-Zag Derringer This is the first Remington handgun chambered for metallic cartridge with an estimated 1,000 Zig-Zag derringers ma
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Pistol with Scarce Attractive Pearl Side Plates1253 - Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Pistol with Scarce Attractive Pearl Side Plates
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Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Pistol with Scarce Attractive Pearl Side Plates Manufactured in the 1890s these pistols featured a rebated barrel wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Scarce Silver Plated B. Kittredge & Co. Marked Remington-Elliot Ring Trigger Derringer1254 - Scarce Silver Plated B. Kittredge & Co. Marked Remington-Elliot Ring Trigger Derringer
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Scarce Silver Plated B. Kittredge & Co. Marked Remington-Elliot Ring Trigger Derringer Manufactured from 1863 to 1888, this is a four shot, .32...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Very Fine Remington Early Production Double Barrel Derringer Pistol1255 - Very Fine Remington Early Production Double Barrel Derringer Pistol
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Very Fine Remington Early Production Double Barrel Derringer Pistol Also known as the Model Number 2, this later production Type I derringer was manu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Fine Remington-Elliot Ring Trigger 22 Caliber Derringer1256 - Fine Remington-Elliot Ring Trigger 22 Caliber Derringer
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Fine Remington-Elliot Ring Trigger 22 Caliber Derringer Manufactured from 1863 to the 1870s. The top of the barrel cluster is marked MANUFACTURED BY
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Extraordinary Documented Marston, Superposed Three Barrel Retractable Knife Blade Derringer Exhibiti1257 - Extraordinary Documented Marston, Superposed Three Barrel Retractable Knife Blade Derringer Exhibiti
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Extraordinary Documented Marston, Superposed Three Barrel Retractable Knife Blade Derringer Exhibition Quality Engraved and Signed by L. D. Nimschke
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare Nimschke Panel Scene Engraved Frank Wesson Small Frame Superposed Deringer with Pearl1258 - Extremely Rare Nimschke Panel Scene Engraved Frank Wesson Small Frame Superposed Deringer with Pearl
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Extremely Rare Nimschke Panel Scene Engraved Frank Wesson Small Frame Superposed Deringer with Pearl Grips and Sliding Dagger Manufactured from 1868
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Scarce Desirable Remington "Dog Head" Cane Gun1259 - Scarce Desirable Remington "Dog Head" Cane Gun
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Scarce Desirable Remington "Dog Head" Cane Gun One of less than 2000 produced between 1866 and 1888. Steel tip with a German silver post ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Remington New Model Police Conversion Revolver1260 - Remington New Model Police Conversion Revolver
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Remington New Model Police Conversion Revolver The top barrel flat is marked "PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858 MARCH 17 1863/E. REMINGTON & SONS, I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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