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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Vintage Winchester Rifle Boxed Ammunition1021 - Vintage Winchester Rifle Boxed Ammunition
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Vintage Winchester Rifle Boxed Ammunition 1) Unopened box of Winchester 45-70-500 U.S Government cartridge with dark green label. 2) Winchester 45-70
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine1022 - Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Manufactured in 1915. Standard receiver markings with a factory proof and ".30/ARMY&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle Chambered in 25-35 WCF1023 - Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle Chambered in 25-35 WCF
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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle Chambered in 25-35 WCF Manufactured 1908. The rifle is equipped with a blade front sight, three lea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine1024 - Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Manufactured in 1902. Blade front sight and three leaf (two folding, one fixed) rear sight. Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Rare Documented Winchester Model 1873 Digital 1 of 1,000 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter1025 - Rare Documented Winchester Model 1873 Digital 1 of 1,000 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
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Rare Documented Winchester Model 1873 Digital 1 of 1,000 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter This is a rare original example Winchester Model 1873
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90,000.00 - 160,000.00
Sold to floor for (75,000.00) = 75,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare Iron Frame Henry Lever Action Rifle1026 - Extremely Rare Iron Frame Henry Lever Action Rifle
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Extremely Rare Iron Frame Henry Lever Action Rifle Iron frame Henry Lever Action Rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company June 1862. Experts
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Estimate : 120,000.00 - 170,000.00
Sold to floor for (100,000.00) = 100,000.00
 
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Exceptional Documented Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter1027 - Exceptional Documented Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
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Exceptional Documented Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter This is both an extraordinary and attractive, totally orig
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Estimate : 55,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for (50,000.00) = 50,000.00
 
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Historic Winchester Model 1892 Saddle-Ring Carbine1028 - Historic Winchester Model 1892 Saddle-Ring Carbine
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Historic Winchester Model 1892 Saddle-Ring Carbine Winchester Model 1892 carbine manufactured in 1896. A 1980 dated letter from J.S. Wilkinson of Pre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine1029 - Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine This is a very nice example of a Winchester Third Model 1866 Carbine that was manufa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF1030 - Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF
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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Manufactured in 1901. Blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight, and full le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in the Desirable .22 Short Caliber1031 - Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in the Desirable .22 Short Caliber
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in the Desirable .22 Short Caliber Manufactured in 1890. This is a desirable .22 short chambered
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in 44 WCF1032 - Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in 44 WCF
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in 44 WCF Manufactured in 1913. Pinched blade front sight, elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight, and ful
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle1033 - Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle This Third Model rifle was manufactured in 1884. It has a blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buck
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Extraordinary Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle from the Bi-Metallic Mining Co. with Factory 1034 - Extraordinary Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle from the Bi-Metallic Mining Co. with Factory
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Extraordinary Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle from the Bi-Metallic Mining Co. with Factory Letter Winchester Model 1886 rifle with letter fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45,000.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for (47,500.00) = 47,500.00
 
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Extraordinary Winchester Third Model 1866 Carbine1035 - Extraordinary Winchester Third Model 1866 Carbine
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Extraordinary Winchester Third Model 1866 Carbine Winchester Model 1866 carbine manufactured in 1876. The carbine has the distinctive brass receiver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (65,000.00) = 65,000.00
 
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First Year Production Henry Lever Action Rifle with Original Sling1036 - First Year Production Henry Lever Action Rifle with Original Sling
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First Year Production Henry Lever Action Rifle with Original Sling Henry lever action rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., c. November 1862.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 32,500.00 - 47,500.00
Sold to floor for (42,500.00) = 42,500.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Receiver in 38-70 Caliber1037 - Excellent Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Receiver in 38-70 Caliber
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Excellent Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Receiver in 38-70 Caliber Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1894
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Desirable Early Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine1038 - Desirable Early Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine
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Desirable Early Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine This is a very nice example of an early Winchester Model 1866 carbine that was manufactured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine with S.F.P.D. Police Marking1039 - Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine with S.F.P.D. Police Marking
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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine with S.F.P.D. Police Marking Manufactured in 1931. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the model, Win
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Rare Factory Documented Nickel Plated Early Production Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Carbine wi1040 - Rare Factory Documented Nickel Plated Early Production Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Carbine wi
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Rare Factory Documented Nickel Plated Early Production Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Carbine with Factory Letter This is a factory documented ni
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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