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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U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle1501 - U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Ramrod Bayonet Rifle Manufactured in 1891, this Model 1888 Springfield Trapdoor rifle has a ramrod bayonet. The lock plat
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle1502 - U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle The rifle is equipped with an "R" marked Buffington rear sight and a pinned blade front sight ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Three U.S. Trapdoor Training Aids -A) U.S. Wood Barrel Trapdoor Training Rifle1503 - Collector's Lot of Three U.S. Trapdoor Training Aids -A) U.S. Wood Barrel Trapdoor Training Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Three U.S. Trapdoor Training Aids -A) U.S. Wood Barrel Trapdoor Training Rifle A) 36 inch long wooden barrel, trapdoor lock...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle1504 - U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle This is an excellent example of a U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle that was manufactured in 1888. Blue finis
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine with Star Suffix Serial Number1505 - U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine with Star Suffix Serial Number
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine with Star Suffix Serial Number This is an example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Carbine with star-suf
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. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle1506 - U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle Manufactured in 1882. The rear sight is graduated to 1,200 yards with a base graduated 1-5. The rear sight
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle with Ramrod Bayonet1507 - U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle with Ramrod Bayonet
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U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle with Ramrod Bayonet Blade front and Buffington "R" rear sights, with the "V/P/Eagle Head/...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles -A) U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor Two1508 - Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles -A) U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor Two
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifles -A) U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor Two Band Rifle A) The 1863 dated lock plate h...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Outstanding Pre-World War II Colt Government Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol1509 - Outstanding Pre-World War II Colt Government Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Outstanding Pre-World War II Colt Government Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol This commercial example was manufactured in 1931. It has the standard
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Original Colt Government Model Black Box1510 - Original Colt Government Model Black Box
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Original Colt Government Model Black Box This Colt factory paper hinge black box is for a Colt Government Model semi-automatic pistol. The lid has a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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