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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Parker Brothers BH Grade Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun1742 - Parker Brothers BH Grade Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun
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Parker Brothers BH Grade Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun Nickel bead front and white bead mid sights on a vent rib installed atop the standard solid
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Parker Brothers VH Grade 16 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun1743 - Parker Brothers VH Grade 16 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun
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Parker Brothers VH Grade 16 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun Manufactured in 1906 as a size 0 frame. This was the smallest frame a 16 gauge was built on. T
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Engraved New Ithaca Double Grade 3 Side by Side Shotgun1744 - Engraved New Ithaca Double Grade 3 Side by Side Shotgun
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Engraved New Ithaca Double Grade 3 Side by Side Shotgun Manufactured in 1926. White bead front and mid sights on the solid matte rib. Chokes gauge at
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Antique Parker Brothers Quality 0 Under Lifter Side by Side Damascus Barreled Hammer Shotgun with Re1745 - Antique Parker Brothers Quality 0 Under Lifter Side by Side Damascus Barreled Hammer Shotgun with Re
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Antique Parker Brothers Quality 0 Under Lifter Side by Side Damascus Barreled Hammer Shotgun with Research Letter Manufactured in 1877. The barrels h
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Engraved Parker Brothers GH Grade Side by Side Damascus Barrel 10 Gauge Shotgun1746 - Engraved Parker Brothers GH Grade Side by Side Damascus Barrel 10 Gauge Shotgun
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Engraved Parker Brothers GH Grade Side by Side Damascus Barrel 10 Gauge Shotgun Manufactured in 1889 as a size 3 frame. The barrels have a single Ger
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Italian Double Barrel Miquelet Lock Fowling Piece with Gilt Accents1747 - Italian Double Barrel Miquelet Lock Fowling Piece with Gilt Accents
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Italian Double Barrel Miquelet Lock Fowling Piece with Gilt Accents The combination of an apparently French stock with Miquelet locks suggest the wor
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Scarce Engraved French Style Austrian 16 Gauge Double Barrel Percussion Cape Gun1748 - Scarce Engraved French Style Austrian 16 Gauge Double Barrel Percussion Cape Gun
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Scarce Engraved French Style Austrian 16 Gauge Double Barrel Percussion Cape Gun Manufactured circa 1830-1850 by Jean Missillieur of Vienne, Austria.
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Massive R. Davis London Large Bore Percussion Rifle1749 - Massive R. Davis London Large Bore Percussion Rifle
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Massive R. Davis London Large Bore Percussion Rifle The lock plate is marked "R. DAVIS" ahead of the hammer and has a light border engrav...
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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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Tatham London Double Barrel 16 Gauge Flintlock Shotgun1750 - Tatham London Double Barrel 16 Gauge Flintlock Shotgun
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Tatham London Double Barrel 16 Gauge Flintlock Shotgun Manufactured circa 1800 to 1810. The floral engraved lock plates are script marked "Tat...
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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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Engraved Joseph Manton Percussion Damascus Barrel Shotgun with Case and Accessories1751 - Engraved Joseph Manton Percussion Damascus Barrel Shotgun with Case and Accessories
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Engraved Joseph Manton Percussion Damascus Barrel Shotgun with Case and Accessories This 22 gauge percussion shotgun started life in 1814 as a flintl
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Finely Engraved John Dickson & Son Round Action Double Barrel 20 Gauge Ejector Hammerless Shotgun wi1752 - Finely Engraved John Dickson & Son Round Action Double Barrel 20 Gauge Ejector Hammerless Shotgun wi
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Finely Engraved John Dickson & Son Round Action Double Barrel 20 Gauge Ejector Hammerless Shotgun with Case This very attractive 20 gauge Joh...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Engraved Boss & Company Under Lever Back Action Damascus Barrel Side by Side Hammer Ejector Shotgun 1753 - Engraved Boss & Company Under Lever Back Action Damascus Barrel Side by Side Hammer Ejector Shotgun
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Engraved Boss & Company Under Lever Back Action Damascus Barrel Side by Side Hammer Ejector Shotgun with Case and Accessories This example has ...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Engraved Holland & Holland Back Action Damascus Barrel Side by Side Hammer Shotgun with Case and Acc1754 - Engraved Holland & Holland Back Action Damascus Barrel Side by Side Hammer Shotgun with Case and Acc
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Engraved Holland & Holland Back Action Damascus Barrel Side by Side Hammer Shotgun with Case and Accessories This shotgun has nearly full cover...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Wiggan & Elliott London Production Elliott's Patent "Windage Gun" Side by Side Centerfire Hammer Sho1755 - Wiggan & Elliott London Production Elliott's Patent "Windage Gun" Side by Side Centerfire Hammer Sho
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Wiggan & Elliott London Production Elliott's Patent "Windage Gun" Side by Side Centerfire Hammer Shotgun with Case Patented in 18...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Rare Engraved Special Order Purdey Over/Under 16 Gauge Shotgun1756 - Rare Engraved Special Order Purdey Over/Under 16 Gauge Shotgun
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Rare Engraved Special Order Purdey Over/Under 16 Gauge Shotgun This is a very nice example of a rare custom order Purdey over/under double barrel sho
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (45,000.00) = 45,000.00
 
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Extraordinary Custom Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle with Relief Carved Stock1757 - Extraordinary Custom Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle with Relief Carved Stock
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Extraordinary Custom Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle with Relief Carved Stock Built on a modified Sharps Model 1874 action, this rifle features a
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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George Schoyen Denver, Colorado Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle1758 - George Schoyen Denver, Colorado Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle
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George Schoyen Denver, Colorado Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle The Sharps Model 1874 receiver is marked with the two line 1869 patent date on th
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Engraved Daniel Fraser & Company Drop Block Single Shot 400-360 Caliber Takedown Rifle with Case and1759 - Engraved Daniel Fraser & Company Drop Block Single Shot 400-360 Caliber Takedown Rifle with Case and
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Engraved Daniel Fraser & Company Drop Block Single Shot 400-360 Caliber Takedown Rifle with Case and Accessories Initially setting up shop at G...
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Engraved George Gibbs Farquharson's Patent Dropping Block Rifle1760 - Engraved George Gibbs Farquharson's Patent Dropping Block Rifle
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Engraved George Gibbs Farquharson's Patent Dropping Block Rifle The rifle has a windage adjustable front sight and a two leaf rear sight (one f...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Engraved Martini Style Single Shot Rifle with Unertl Scope1761 - Engraved Martini Style Single Shot Rifle with Unertl Scope
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Engraved Martini Style Single Shot Rifle with Unertl Scope There is tight floral scroll engraving on both sides of the receiver along with a flourish
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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