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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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German "Vonderschmidt" Extending Knife with Sheath1281 - German "Vonderschmidt" Extending Knife with Sheath
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German "Vonderschmidt" Extending Knife with Sheath Working on similar mechanical principles to the gravity knife, this knife measures 12 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips1282 - Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips
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Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips When open the knife measures 19 1/2 inches long with a 9 inch spear point blade, unmarked wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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W. Rose Philadelphia Brass Hilted American Bowie Knife with Sheath1283 - W. Rose Philadelphia Brass Hilted American Bowie Knife with Sheath
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W. Rose Philadelphia Brass Hilted American Bowie Knife with Sheath Measuring 15 inches in overall length, the 10 inch blade is marked "W. ROS(...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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J. Beattie & Son London Production Knife with Sheath, Attributed to Frederick Cosmeto Metaxa, Admira1284 - J. Beattie & Son London Production Knife with Sheath, Attributed to Frederick Cosmeto Metaxa, Admira
Rock Island Auction Company
J. Beattie & Son London Production Knife with Sheath, Attributed to Frederick Cosmeto Metaxa, Admiral of the Royal Navy and Count of the Venetia...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to blackjack711 for (750.00 + 153.75BP) = 903.75
 
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Historic Cased Pair of Gold Inlaid Egg London Flintlock Pistols Presented to Red Skelton By Bill Har1285 - Historic Cased Pair of Gold Inlaid Egg London Flintlock Pistols Presented to Red Skelton By Bill Har
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Historic Cased Pair of Gold Inlaid Egg London Flintlock Pistols Presented to Red Skelton By Bill Harrah -A) Egg Flintlock Pistol A) This cased set o
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Revolutionary War Style Verbruggen Three Pound "Grasshopper" Cannon with Carriage1286 - Revolutionary War Style Verbruggen Three Pound "Grasshopper" Cannon with Carriage
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Revolutionary War Style Verbruggen Three Pound "Grasshopper" Cannon with Carriage Appointed to the heavy artillery foundry at the Hague...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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British Brass Barrel Blunderbuss1287 - British Brass Barrel Blunderbuss
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British Brass Barrel Blunderbuss This flintlock has the design characteristics of a British Baker Blunderbuss. It is equipped with the very distincti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Tower Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Royal Artillery Regimental Markings1288 - Tower Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Royal Artillery Regimental Markings
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Tower Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Royal Artillery Regimental Markings This British short land pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket has a lock pla
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Two European Lion Head Pommel Swords1289 - Two European Lion Head Pommel Swords
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Two European Lion Head Pommel Swords 1) English officer's sword, 37 3/4 inches overall with a 32 1/2 inch blade, decorated with engravings of f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Scarce Post-American Revolutionary War Pond & Co. Albany New York Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol1290 - Scarce Post-American Revolutionary War Pond & Co. Albany New York Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol
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Scarce Post-American Revolutionary War Pond & Co. Albany New York Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol The lock plate is signed "POND & Co&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Scarce C.A. Oberteuffer Philadelphia Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol1291 - Scarce C.A. Oberteuffer Philadelphia Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol
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Scarce C.A. Oberteuffer Philadelphia Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol The lock plate has a light game bird engraving at the rear and is marked "P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Engraved Matching Pair of 18th Century Saxon Flintlock Holster Pistols with Carved Stocks -A) Saxon 1292 - Engraved Matching Pair of 18th Century Saxon Flintlock Holster Pistols with Carved Stocks -A) Saxon
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Engraved Matching Pair of 18th Century Saxon Flintlock Holster Pistols with Carved Stocks -A) Saxon Flintlock Holster Pistol A) This matching pair o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare 17th Century Dutch Child's Wheelock Pistol with Ivory Stock1293 - Extremely Rare 17th Century Dutch Child's Wheelock Pistol with Ivory Stock
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Extremely Rare 17th Century Dutch Child's Wheelock Pistol with Ivory Stock This is a truly unique example of a Dutch wheel lock pistol that was...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Rare Italian Flintlock Blunderbuss with Unique Raised Carved Folding Stock and Elliptical Muzzle1294 - Rare Italian Flintlock Blunderbuss with Unique Raised Carved Folding Stock and Elliptical Muzzle
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Rare Italian Flintlock Blunderbuss with Unique Raised Carved Folding Stock and Elliptical Muzzle There are no makers markings visible, however it app
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Wistaller Flintlock Shotgun1295 - Wistaller Flintlock Shotgun
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Wistaller Flintlock Shotgun The smooth bore barrel has been bored out and gauges at 20. The lock plate is marked "Wistaller". The breech ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Damascus Barreled Mediterranean Style Miquelet Carbine with Ivory and Brass Tack Decorated Stock1296 - Damascus Barreled Mediterranean Style Miquelet Carbine with Ivory and Brass Tack Decorated Stock
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Damascus Barreled Mediterranean Style Miquelet Carbine with Ivory and Brass Tack Decorated Stock Brass blade front and deeply cut notch rear sight on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to toci70 for (750.00 + 153.75BP) = 903.75
 
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Two Russian Swords1297 - Two Russian Swords
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Two Russian Swords 1) Cossack-style shashka sword, 37 1/2 inches overall, with "E89k" and a few small Cyrillic stamps on the left ricasso...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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British J & W Richards Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet1298 - British J & W Richards Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet
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British J & W Richards Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet The lock plate is signed "J & W/Richards" and a game ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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British Wheeler Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss1299 - British Wheeler Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss
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British Wheeler Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss The lock plate is signed "Wheeler". Two British proofs are stamped on the left rear si...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Pair of Smith & Walker London Flintlock Pistols -A) Smith & Walker Flintlock Pistol1300 - Pair of Smith & Walker London Flintlock Pistols -A) Smith & Walker Flintlock Pistol
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Pair of Smith & Walker London Flintlock Pistols -A) Smith & Walker Flintlock Pistol A) The lock plate is marked "SMITH & WALKER&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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