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Rock Island Auction Company
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Decmeber 2013 Premiere Antique Firearms Auction
Decmeber 2013 Premiere Antique Firearms Auction
Auction Currency
USD
Auction Location
7819 42nd St W
,
Rock Island
,
Illinois
,
61201
,
United States
In Person Preview
Thursday, Dec. 5th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Auction Details
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
Buyer's Premium is 20.5% by credit card, reduced to 18% if payment is made by cash, check or wire transfer. Contact Rock Island Auction Company to complete your registration with the auction house.
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1742 -
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
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(4,000.00) =
4,000.00
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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
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(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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(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 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
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(1,000.00) =
1,000.00
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
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(900.00) =
900.00
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
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(1,800.00) =
1,800.00
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1748 -
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
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(700.00) =
700.00
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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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
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(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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1750 -
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
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(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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1751 -
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
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(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
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(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
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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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
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(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 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
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(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
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(1,100.00) =
1,100.00
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
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(45,000.00) =
45,000.00
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1757 -
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
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(15,000.00) =
15,000.00
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
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(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 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
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(12,000.00) =
12,000.00
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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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
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(19,000.00) =
19,000.00
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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(1,900.00) =
1,900.00
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