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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Rare Second Year Production Ainsworth Sub-Inspected Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Revolver with Pe1181 - Rare Second Year Production Ainsworth Sub-Inspected Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Revolver with Pe
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Rare Second Year Production Ainsworth Sub-Inspected Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Revolver with Period Holster This is an original example of a U.S
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver Attributed to Outlaw Cole Younger of the James-Youn1182 - Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver Attributed to Outlaw Cole Younger of the James-Youn
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Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver Attributed to Outlaw Cole Younger of the James-Younger Gang This is one about 2,000 Model 1890 Singl
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Rare First Generation Colt Bisley Flat Top Target Revolver in the Desirable 38 Colt Cartridge1183 - Rare First Generation Colt Bisley Flat Top Target Revolver in the Desirable 38 Colt Cartridge
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Rare First Generation Colt Bisley Flat Top Target Revolver in the Desirable 38 Colt Cartridge This is a very rare Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Si
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Documented New York Engraved Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver Attributed by W. Parker L1184 - Documented New York Engraved Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver Attributed by W. Parker L
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Documented New York Engraved Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver Attributed by W. Parker Lyon to Outlaws Bill Doolin and Emmett Dalton from
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for (65,000.00) = 65,000.00
 
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Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Pearl Grips and Fac1185 - Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Pearl Grips and Fac
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Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1893 and subsequently
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with1186 - Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with
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Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1881 and subsequentl
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Ivory Grips and Factory Letter1187 - First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Ivory Grips and Factory Letter
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Ivory Grips and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1919. The top of the barrel is marke
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to newranger519 for (2,750.00 + 563.75BP) = 3,313.75
 
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Documented Omaha, Nebraska Shipped Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Le1188 - Documented Omaha, Nebraska Shipped Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Le
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Documented Omaha, Nebraska Shipped Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1926. The top of the barrel
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Desirable Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter 44-40 Single Action Revolver1189 - Desirable Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter 44-40 Single Action Revolver
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Desirable Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter 44-40 Single Action Revolver Manufactured in 1903 right after the turn of the century. Fixed blade f
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver1190 - Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver
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Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver This is an example of a Colt Single Action Army revolver manufactured in 1926. The top of the barrel is mark
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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