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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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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
Bidding Has Concluded
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&...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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