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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Rare Factory Engraved Colt Second Model 1851 Squareback Navy Revolver1081 - Rare Factory Engraved Colt Second Model 1851 Squareback Navy Revolver
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Rare Factory Engraved Colt Second Model 1851 Squareback Navy Revolver Manufactured in 1851, this is an extremely rare example of a factory engraved C
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Scarce Colt Belt Model Paterson Revolver1082 - Scarce Colt Belt Model Paterson Revolver
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Scarce Colt Belt Model Paterson Revolver Colt Belt Model Paterson revolver (No. 3 Paterson) manufactured between 1838-39. This early production Belt
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Estimate : 27,500.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for (42,500.00) = 42,500.00
 
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Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model Revolver with Ivory Grip1083 - Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model Revolver with Ivory Grip
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Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model Revolver with Ivory Grip Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver manufactured in 1860. The octagon barrel and five-shot cy
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Excellent Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver1084 - Excellent Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
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Excellent Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver This very fine Colt Model 1849 percussion revolver was manufactured in 1857. The barrel is stamped "...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Outstanding Rosewood Cased Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver with Accessories1085 - Outstanding Rosewood Cased Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver with Accessories
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Outstanding Rosewood Cased Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver with Accessories Manufactured in 1863. The top of the barrel is marked "ADDRESS COL...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver1086 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver This Civil War era Colt Model 1849 revolver was manufactured in 1863. The barrel is stamped "ADDRESS COL SAML ...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Exceptional, Factory Cased, Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver1087 - Exceptional, Factory Cased, Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver
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Exceptional, Factory Cased, Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver First year production Colt Model 1862 Police revolver manufactured in 1861. The revolver
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Estimate : 13,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Ivory Grips1088 - Factory Engraved Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1863. The revolver features factory flora
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Desirable 1st Year Production Colt Model 1849 Pocket London Percussion Revolver1089 - Desirable 1st Year Production Colt Model 1849 Pocket London Percussion Revolver
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Desirable 1st Year Production Colt Model 1849 Pocket London Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1853 at the Colt London Armory. The top barrel flat i
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Desirable Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Percussion Revolver1090 - Desirable Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Percussion Revolver
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Desirable Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Percussion Revolver This is an example of one of approximately 15,500 of these revolvers Colt manufactured fro
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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