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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Historic Documented Winchester Factory Presentation First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Presented to3000 - Historic Documented Winchester Factory Presentation First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Presented to
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Historic Documented Winchester Factory Presentation First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Presented to Firearms Inventor Edward Stabler with Factory Let
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 60,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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Rare Smith & Wesson No. 1, Lever Action Repeating Pistol3001 - Rare Smith & Wesson No. 1, Lever Action Repeating Pistol
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Rare Smith & Wesson No. 1, Lever Action Repeating Pistol No. 1 Lever Action Pocket pistol ( "Pocket Volcanic") manufactured by Horace...
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Desirable Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy Pistol3002 - Desirable Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy Pistol
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Desirable Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy Pistol This is an example of a lever action Navy Pistol that was manufactured by the Volc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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First Year Model Henry Lever Action Rifle3003 - First Year Model Henry Lever Action Rifle
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First Year Model Henry Lever Action Rifle This Henry Lever Action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., during the first year of producti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 37,500.00 - 55,000.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00) = 30,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare Special Order Factory Engraved Silver-Plated Take-Down Winchester Model 1892 Fancy Sp3004 - Extremely Rare Special Order Factory Engraved Silver-Plated Take-Down Winchester Model 1892 Fancy Sp
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Extremely Rare Special Order Factory Engraved Silver-Plated Take-Down Winchester Model 1892 Fancy Sporting Rifle with 1934 Factory Letter Winchester
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Estimate : 65,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for (70,000.00) = 70,000.00
 
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Very Fine Winchester Third Model 1873 Saddle-Ring Carbine3005 - Very Fine Winchester Third Model 1873 Saddle-Ring Carbine
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Very Fine Winchester Third Model 1873 Saddle-Ring Carbine Winchester Model 1873 Carbine manufactured c. 1899. The carbine has the Third Model receive
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 22,500.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,500.00) = 27,500.00
 
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Documented Winchester Model 1886, Deluxe, Special Order, Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter3006 - Documented Winchester Model 1886, Deluxe, Special Order, Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
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Documented Winchester Model 1886, Deluxe, Special Order, Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle with lette
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 17,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Special Order Winchester Model 1885 Single Shot Special Sporting Rifle3007 - Special Order Winchester Model 1885 Single Shot Special Sporting Rifle
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Special Order Winchester Model 1885 Single Shot Special Sporting Rifle Manufactured in 1896. This is a nice example of a special order Winchester Mod
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Rare Factory Documented Special Order Casehardened Winchester Model 1873 Rifle with Extra Length Bar3008 - Rare Factory Documented Special Order Casehardened Winchester Model 1873 Rifle with Extra Length Bar
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Rare Factory Documented Special Order Casehardened Winchester Model 1873 Rifle with Extra Length Barrel This is an attractive example of a Winchester
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Desirable Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle, in 45-70 Caliber with Casehardened Recei3009 - Desirable Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle, in 45-70 Caliber with Casehardened Recei
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Desirable Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle, in 45-70 Caliber with Casehardened Receiver Manufactured in 1894. German silver dovetaile
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle3010 - Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1907. The rifle is equipped with a blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Rare Factory Documented Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Extra-Light Takedown Rifle with 30 W.C.F. and .3011 - Rare Factory Documented Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Extra-Light Takedown Rifle with 30 W.C.F. and .
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Rare Factory Documented Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Extra-Light Takedown Rifle with 30 W.C.F. and .38-55 W.C.F. Barrels This Winchester Model 1894 d
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (32,500.00) = 32,500.00
 
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Rare Deluxe Gold Plated Factory Engraved Henry Lever Action Rifle3012 - Rare Deluxe Gold Plated Factory Engraved Henry Lever Action Rifle
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Rare Deluxe Gold Plated Factory Engraved Henry Lever Action Rifle Late production Deluxe Henry rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., c. 1866.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 55,000.00 - 85,000.00
Sold to floor for (45,000.00) = 45,000.00
 
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Outstanding Special Order, Deluxe, Winchester Model 1886 Extra Lightweight Takedown Rifle3013 - Outstanding Special Order, Deluxe, Winchester Model 1886 Extra Lightweight Takedown Rifle
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Outstanding Special Order, Deluxe, Winchester Model 1886 Extra Lightweight Takedown Rifle Winchester Model 1886 rifle manufactured in 1909. This scar
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Near New Winchester Model 1894 Saddle-Ring Carbine3014 - Near New Winchester Model 1894 Saddle-Ring Carbine
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Near New Winchester Model 1894 Saddle-Ring Carbine Winchester Model 1894 Carbine manufactured in 1924. The carbine has a full blue finish. The stock
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Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Scarce Documented Winchester Model 1892 Short Rifle3015 - Scarce Documented Winchester Model 1892 Short Rifle
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Scarce Documented Winchester Model 1892 Short Rifle This is a Winchester Model 1892 Short Rifle with rare 20 inch round barrel. The rifle is accompan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Late Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine in 44 RF3016 - Late Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine in 44 RF
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Late Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine in 44 RF This is a solid example of a late production Winchester Model 1866 fourth model sa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Desirable Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Set Trigger and Factory 3017 - Desirable Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Set Trigger and Factory
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Desirable Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Set Trigger and Factory Letter This desirable First Model 1873 rifle has
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Desirable Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Receiver3018 - Desirable Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Receiver
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Desirable Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Receiver This is a nice example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Actio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle3019 - Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle Manufactured in 1905, this was the first non-detachable box magazine rifle made by Winchester. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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