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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Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter1171 - Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1903. The top of the barrel has the one line Hartford address, &q...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Factory Engraved St. Joseph, Missouri Individual Shipped Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carve1172 - Factory Engraved St. Joseph, Missouri Individual Shipped Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carve
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Factory Engraved St. Joseph, Missouri Individual Shipped Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carved Steer Head Pearl Grips, Factory Letter, Money Be
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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RAC Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1873 Cavalry Single Action Army Revolver with Holster1173 - RAC Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1873 Cavalry Single Action Army Revolver with Holster
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RAC Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1873 Cavalry Single Action Army Revolver with Holster This is an example of a Colt Model 1873 Cavalry revolver that was
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Beautiful Factory Engraved Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carved Ivory Steer1174 - Beautiful Factory Engraved Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carved Ivory Steer
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Beautiful Factory Engraved Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carved Ivory Steer Head Grips This is a beautiful example of first
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30,000.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for (35,000.00) = 35,000.00
 
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Exceptional A.P. Casey Inspected Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model Revolver1175 - Exceptional A.P. Casey Inspected Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model Revolver
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Exceptional A.P. Casey Inspected Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model Revolver This very fine example of a U.S. Contract Colt Single Action Cavalry
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30,000.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Very Fine David F. Clark Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Scarce G1176 - Very Fine David F. Clark Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Scarce G
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Very Fine David F. Clark Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Scarce Georgia Militia Marking This very fine example of
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Unique Colt Double Barrel Hammer Rifle Period Converted to Smoothbore1177 - Unique Colt Double Barrel Hammer Rifle Period Converted to Smoothbore
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Unique Colt Double Barrel Hammer Rifle Period Converted to Smoothbore Manufactured from 1879 to 1885 with the total quantity estimated at only 35 wit
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Fine Documented Special Order Colt Deluxe Factory Engraved Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotg1178 - Fine Documented Special Order Colt Deluxe Factory Engraved Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotg
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Fine Documented Special Order Colt Deluxe Factory Engraved Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter Colt Model 1883 Hammerless
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Outstanding Colt British Proofed and Retailer Inscribed Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revo1179 - Outstanding Colt British Proofed and Retailer Inscribed Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revo
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Outstanding Colt British Proofed and Retailer Inscribed Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with British Leather Case and Factory Letter
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Spectacular Factory Engraved Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Highest Known Pre-War Ser1180 - Spectacular Factory Engraved Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Highest Known Pre-War Ser
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Spectacular Factory Engraved Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Highest Known Pre-War Serial Number with Carved Ivory Grips WOW! What a ph
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 65,000.00 - 95,000.00
Sold to floor for (60,000.00) = 60,000.00
 
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