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 U.S. Model 1915 Bolo Bayonet1601 - Rare U.S. Model 1915 Bolo Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare U.S. Model 1915 Bolo Bayonet This is one of 6,000 model 1915 bolo bayonets manufactured by Springfield Armory and it has been speculated that ap
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Very Early Production U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol, Serial Number 2291602 - Very Early Production U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol, Serial Number 229
Rock Island Auction Company
Very Early Production U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol, Serial Number 229 Manufactured in 1918. Fixed sights, with the 3-line, 2-b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol1603 - U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1918. Fixed sights, with the two block address/patent markings and Rampant Colt on the lef
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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World War II U.S. Property Marked Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Facto1604 - World War II U.S. Property Marked Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Facto
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World War II U.S. Property Marked Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter This example is accompanied by a Colt f
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Exceptional World War II U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol1605 - Exceptional World War II U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional World War II U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Made in 1945. Fixed sights, with "REMINGTON RAND INC./SYRACUSE...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Excellent U.S. Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case and Accessories1606 - Excellent U.S. Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case and Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent U.S. Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case and Accessories Manufactured in 1943, with a serial number assigned to the first C
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Early Production U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol, Serial Number 471607 - Early Production U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol, Serial Number 47
Rock Island Auction Company
Early Production U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol, Serial Number 47 Manufactured in 1918. Fixed sights, with the 3-line, 2-block a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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World War II Model 1911A1 Remington-Rand Manufactured Semi-Automatic Pistol with Leather Holster, We1608 - World War II Model 1911A1 Remington-Rand Manufactured Semi-Automatic Pistol with Leather Holster, We
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II Model 1911A1 Remington-Rand Manufactured Semi-Automatic Pistol with Leather Holster, Web Belt and Ammunition Pouch This is a fine exampl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol1609 - U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1943. Fixed sights, with the two-line, two-block Colt address and patent markings on the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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U.S. Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol1610 - U.S. Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1943. Fixed sights, with the left side of the slide marked "ITHACA GUN CO., INC...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol1611 - World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1918. Fixed sights, with the two-line, two-block Colt patents and address on t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Documented Historic World War II U.S. Army Contract .380 Caliber Colt M1908 Semi-Automatic Pistol Ow1612 - Documented Historic World War II U.S. Army Contract .380 Caliber Colt M1908 Semi-Automatic Pistol Ow
Rock Island Auction Company
Documented Historic World War II U.S. Army Contract .380 Caliber Colt M1908 Semi-Automatic Pistol Owned by Brigadier General Terence J. Tully with Two
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Outstanding Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter1613 - Outstanding Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Outstanding Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter This is an outstanding example of a Colt Model 1902 Military semi-auto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with U.S. Marked Shoulder Holster1614 - U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with U.S. Marked Shoulder Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with U.S. Marked Shoulder Holster Manufactured in 1943. Fixed sights, with the le...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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U.S. Property Marked Colt First Series Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol1615 - U.S. Property Marked Colt First Series Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Property Marked Colt First Series Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1944, this is a Colt Woodsman Target pistol purcha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Early Production U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol1616 - Early Production U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Early Production U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Made in 1943, with a serial number attributed by R.L. Wilson's "Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol1617 - U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1914. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block Colt patents and address on the left side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with British Proofs1618 - Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with British Proofs
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with British Proofs Manufactured in 1943. Fixed sights, with the two-line, two-block address a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol1619 - World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1943. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block address on the left side o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Early Parkerized Finish1620 - U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Early Parkerized Finish
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Early Parkerized Finish Manufactured in 1941, as part of the introductory serial block for the park
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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