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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Daniel Fraser & Company Double Barrel Boxlock Big Bore Rifle in 577 Express with Case and Accessorie1732 - Daniel Fraser & Company Double Barrel Boxlock Big Bore Rifle in 577 Express with Case and Accessorie
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Daniel Fraser & Company Double Barrel Boxlock Big Bore Rifle in 577 Express with Case and Accessories Produced between 1889, when Daniel and Jo...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Engraved Krieghoff Teck Superposed Rifle/Shotgun, Two Barrel Set with Scope1733 - Engraved Krieghoff Teck Superposed Rifle/Shotgun, Two Barrel Set with Scope
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Engraved Krieghoff Teck Superposed Rifle/Shotgun, Two Barrel Set with Scope Manufactured circa 1983. The nickel plated receiver has flourishes of flo
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Engraved Gold Inlaid Austrian Marholdt-Peterlongo Scoped Over/Under Rifle1734 - Engraved Gold Inlaid Austrian Marholdt-Peterlongo Scoped Over/Under Rifle
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Engraved Gold Inlaid Austrian Marholdt-Peterlongo Scoped Over/Under Rifle Founded in 1857, the arms works of Johann Peterlongo would remain active
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare Engraved Ludwig Brovnik Side by Side Double Rifle in Desirable 458 Win Mag1735 - Extremely Rare Engraved Ludwig Brovnik Side by Side Double Rifle in Desirable 458 Win Mag
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Extremely Rare Engraved Ludwig Brovnik Side by Side Double Rifle in Desirable 458 Win Mag This beautiful double rifle was made by Ludwig Brovnik of F
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Attractive Factory Engraved Purdey & Sons Double Barrel Side Lock Shotgun1736 - Attractive Factory Engraved Purdey & Sons Double Barrel Side Lock Shotgun
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Attractive Factory Engraved Purdey & Sons Double Barrel Side Lock Shotgun Manufactured circa 1934 and subsequently refurbished to factory speci...
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Rare Engraved Charles Lancaster Tubelock Double Barrel Shotgun1737 - Rare Engraved Charles Lancaster Tubelock Double Barrel Shotgun
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Rare Engraved Charles Lancaster Tubelock Double Barrel Shotgun Manufactured circa 1818-1820. This shotgun features the unique Tubelock ignition syste
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Double Barrel Pellet Lock 16 Gauge Forsyth & Co. Style Shotgun1738 - Engraved and Gold Inlaid Double Barrel Pellet Lock 16 Gauge Forsyth & Co. Style Shotgun
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Double Barrel Pellet Lock 16 Gauge Forsyth & Co. Style Shotgun Before the invention of the percussion cap in 1822, t...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Engraved Manton 6 Gauge Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun1739 - Engraved Manton 6 Gauge Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun
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Engraved Manton 6 Gauge Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun Single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib marked "LONDON/TWIST" flanked ...
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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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Cased Engraved Joseph Manton Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Accessories1740 - Cased Engraved Joseph Manton Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Accessories
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Cased Engraved Joseph Manton Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Accessories Single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib marked with the seri
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Extraordinary Relief Engraved Gold Inlaid Prussian J.P. Sauer & Son Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun1741 - Extraordinary Relief Engraved Gold Inlaid Prussian J.P. Sauer & Son Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun
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Extraordinary Relief Engraved Gold Inlaid Prussian J.P. Sauer & Son Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun This is a beautiful and one of a kind ex...
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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