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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Engraved Remington Type II Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips1261 - Engraved Remington Type II Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips
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Engraved Remington Type II Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips Introduced in 1888 with this example having an extensive floral scroll engraving. Bl
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to newyork6264 for (2,750.00 + 563.75BP) = 3,313.75
 
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Engraved and Ivory Gripped Remington-Elliot 4-Barrel Ring Trigger Pocket Pistol1262 - Engraved and Ivory Gripped Remington-Elliot 4-Barrel Ring Trigger Pocket Pistol
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Engraved and Ivory Gripped Remington-Elliot 4-Barrel Ring Trigger Pocket Pistol Produced circa 1863-1870. German silver blade front and notch rear si
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Remington Type II Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips1263 - Remington Type II Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips
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Remington Type II Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips Introduced in 1888 with this example fitted with pearl grips. Blade front and notch rear sigh
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Remington-Elliot Five-Barrel Ring Trigger Pocket Pistol, in Two-Tone Silver and Blue Finish1264 - Remington-Elliot Five-Barrel Ring Trigger Pocket Pistol, in Two-Tone Silver and Blue Finish
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Remington-Elliot Five-Barrel Ring Trigger Pocket Pistol, in Two-Tone Silver and Blue Finish Manufactured circa 1863 to 1888. Nickel bead and frame no
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Scarce E. Carlstrom Sleeve Pistol1265 - Scarce E. Carlstrom Sleeve Pistol
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Scarce E. Carlstrom Sleeve Pistol Developed in the 1930s, the sleeve pistol of Elmer Carlstrom of Chicago, Illinois uses a mechanism similar to many
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Pistol in Scarce Blue Finish1266 - Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Pistol in Scarce Blue Finish
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Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Pistol in Scarce Blue Finish Manufactured in the 1890s, without the typical floral pattern accents on the barrel and
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Scarce Factory Engraved Merrimack Arms Southerner Single Shot Derringer Pistol with Ivory Grips1267 - Scarce Factory Engraved Merrimack Arms Southerner Single Shot Derringer Pistol with Ivory Grips
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Scarce Factory Engraved Merrimack Arms Southerner Single Shot Derringer Pistol with Ivory Grips Manufactured from 1866 to 1873. Silver blade sight, w
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Factory Engraved Early Production Remington Vest Pocket Pistol1268 - Factory Engraved Early Production Remington Vest Pocket Pistol
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Factory Engraved Early Production Remington Vest Pocket Pistol Manufactured between 1865 and 1888. Produced with no barrel markings (an indicator of
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Excellent Hopkins & Allen XL Number 3 Single Action Revolver with Rare Original Box1269 - Excellent Hopkins & Allen XL Number 3 Single Action Revolver with Rare Original Box
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Excellent Hopkins & Allen XL Number 3 Single Action Revolver with Rare Original Box Marked "HOPKINS & ALLEN MFG. Co./PAT. MAR. 28. 71 ...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Rare Exhibition Quality Cased Factory Engraved Sharps Breech Loading Single Shot Pistol1270 - Rare Exhibition Quality Cased Factory Engraved Sharps Breech Loading Single Shot Pistol
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Rare Exhibition Quality Cased Factory Engraved Sharps Breech Loading Single Shot Pistol Manufactured by C. Sharps & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsy...
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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NRA Ten Best Weapon Award Winning Rare Cased Sharps Pistol-Rifle Serial Number 11 with Accessories1271 - NRA Ten Best Weapon Award Winning Rare Cased Sharps Pistol-Rifle Serial Number 11 with Accessories
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NRA Ten Best Weapon Award Winning Rare Cased Sharps Pistol-Rifle Serial Number 11 with Accessories Manufactured by C. Sharps & Co. of Philadelp...
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Cased Set of Two Colt Second Model Derringers with Pearl Grips -A) Colt Second Model Derringer1272 - Cased Set of Two Colt Second Model Derringers with Pearl Grips -A) Colt Second Model Derringer
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Cased Set of Two Colt Second Model Derringers with Pearl Grips -A) Colt Second Model Derringer A) Manufactured from 1870 to 1890 and the design was
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Excellent Moore's Patent Firearms Co. Number 1 Derringer1273 - Excellent Moore's Patent Firearms Co. Number 1 Derringer
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Excellent Moore's Patent Firearms Co. Number 1 Derringer Manufactured by Moore circa 1860 to 1865. The top of the barrel is marked "MOORE&...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Scarce Factory Engraved Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver with Ivory Grips1274 - Scarce Factory Engraved Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Scarce Factory Engraved Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1871, the first year of production. This four shot vers
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Scarce 2 Inch National Arms Number 1 Single Shot Derringer1275 - Scarce 2 Inch National Arms Number 1 Single Shot Derringer
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Scarce 2 Inch National Arms Number 1 Single Shot Derringer First manufactured by Moore and then by National Arms from 1865 to 1870, with a total quan
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Fine Deluxe English Case for Colt with Cartridges1276 - Fine Deluxe English Case for Colt with Cartridges
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Fine Deluxe English Case for Colt with Cartridges This very attractive, highly figured walnut deluxe case was manufactured for a Colt, likely a New L
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Attractive Japanese Matchlock Musket with Raised Barrel Decorations1277 - Attractive Japanese Matchlock Musket with Raised Barrel Decorations
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Attractive Japanese Matchlock Musket with Raised Barrel Decorations Manufactured during the late 1700s. The barrel is outfitted with a swamped octago
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Attractive Mediterranean Style Gold and Silver Adorned Flintlock "Chieftan Quality" Pistol1278 - Attractive Mediterranean Style Gold and Silver Adorned Flintlock "Chieftan Quality" Pistol
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Attractive Mediterranean Style Gold and Silver Adorned Flintlock "Chieftan Quality" Pistol Produced without sights, the barrel is adorned...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Attractive Japanese Tanto1279 - Attractive Japanese Tanto
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Attractive Japanese Tanto Measuring 15 1/4 inches overall, with a 10 inch blade showing a slightly wavy hamon and seated in a gold finished bronze ha
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Scarce J. English & Huber "Sheffield Works" Philadelphia Ivory Hilted Coffin Handle Bowie Knife with1280 - Scarce J. English & Huber "Sheffield Works" Philadelphia Ivory Hilted Coffin Handle Bowie Knife with
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Scarce J. English & Huber "Sheffield Works" Philadelphia Ivory Hilted Coffin Handle Bowie Knife with Sheath Produced around the late ...
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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