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Decmeber 2013 Premiere Antique Firearms Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location7819 42nd St W, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, United States In Person PreviewThursday, Dec. 5th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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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
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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Rare O.M. Robinson Patent Single Shot Rifle1762 - Rare O.M. Robinson Patent Single Shot Rifle
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Rare O.M. Robinson Patent Single Shot Rifle The rear top of the iron receiver has a raised silver oval marked "ROBINSONS. PAT/MAY 25 1875"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Daniel Fraser & Company Drop Block Single Shot Rook Rifle1763 - Daniel Fraser & Company Drop Block Single Shot Rook Rifle
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Daniel Fraser & Company Drop Block Single Shot Rook Rifle Blade front and two leaf rear sights on a quarter rib marked "DANL FRASER & ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Single Shot Rifle1764 - Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Single Shot Rifle
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Single Shot Rifle An extensive English scroll engraving on receiver with gold inlaid "WESTLEY RICHAR...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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D. & J. Fraser Drop Block Single Shot Rifle1765 - D. & J. Fraser Drop Block Single Shot Rifle
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D. & J. Fraser Drop Block Single Shot Rifle The top of the barrel is script marked "D. & J. Fraser 4 Leith Street Edinburgh" wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Engraved P. Webley & Sons Model 1897 Single Shot Takedown Rifle1766 - Engraved P. Webley & Sons Model 1897 Single Shot Takedown Rifle
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Engraved P. Webley & Sons Model 1897 Single Shot Takedown Rifle The receiver has an English scroll engraving that extends to the lever. "C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Engraved William Cashmore Martini Rock Rifle1767 - Engraved William Cashmore Martini Rock Rifle
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Engraved William Cashmore Martini Rock Rifle Scroll engraved receiver marked "WM CASHMORE". The sleeved 30 caliber to 22 Hornet barrel ha...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Outstanding Engraved Purdey & Sons 400 Express Hammerless Double Rifle with Case and Accessories1768 - Outstanding Engraved Purdey & Sons 400 Express Hammerless Double Rifle with Case and Accessories
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Outstanding Engraved Purdey & Sons 400 Express Hammerless Double Rifle with Case and Accessories This is an excellent example of an engraved 40...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 37,500.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for (35,000.00) = 35,000.00
 
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J. Purdey & Sons Side by Side Back Action Double Rifle in 450 Nitro Express (3 1/4 Inch) with Case1769 - J. Purdey & Sons Side by Side Back Action Double Rifle in 450 Nitro Express (3 1/4 Inch) with Case
Rock Island Auction Company
J. Purdey & Sons Side by Side Back Action Double Rifle in 450 Nitro Express (3 1/4 Inch) with Case Introduced in 1898, the 450 Nitro Express wa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Desirable Holland & Holland Under Lever 10 Bore Double Barrel Hammer Rifle1770 - Desirable Holland & Holland Under Lever 10 Bore Double Barrel Hammer Rifle
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Desirable Holland & Holland Under Lever 10 Bore Double Barrel Hammer Rifle Blade front sight and fixed iron "v" notch rear sight on t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Outstanding Double Signed Master Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and C1771 - Outstanding Double Signed Master Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and C
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Outstanding Double Signed Master Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and Case This extensive game scene engraved Belgian ri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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