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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
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U.S. Navy Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver3150 - U.S. Navy Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver
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U.S. Navy Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver This is an example of a U.S. Navy contract Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver which
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Colt Lightning Medium Frame Saddle Ring Baby Carbine3151 - Colt Lightning Medium Frame Saddle Ring Baby Carbine
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Colt Lightning Medium Frame Saddle Ring Baby Carbine The Baby Carbine was the one pound lighter version of the standard medium frame carbine with thi
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Exceptional Early Small Frame Colt Lightning Slide Action 22LR Rifle3152 - Exceptional Early Small Frame Colt Lightning Slide Action 22LR Rifle
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Exceptional Early Small Frame Colt Lightning Slide Action 22LR Rifle This is a beautiful all original small frame Colt lightning rifle that is in exc
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Desirable Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Express Rifle3153 - Desirable Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Express Rifle
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Desirable Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Express Rifle Also known as the "Express" rifle, this rifle was manufactured in 1893. C...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Attractive Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Side by Side Damascus Barrel Shotgun3154 - Attractive Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Side by Side Damascus Barrel Shotgun
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Attractive Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Side by Side Damascus Barrel Shotgun Manufactured in 1892. The receiver, break lever, trigger plate and t
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Very Fine Historic Rummel/Colt Shipped Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Sho3155 - Very Fine Historic Rummel/Colt Shipped Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Sho
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Very Fine Historic Rummel/Colt Shipped Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter and Extra Barrel Colt Mo
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle3156 - Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle
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Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle Manufactured in 1888. German silver blade front and adjustable semi-buckhorn style rear si
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Rare Deluxe Colt Lightning Carbine with Half Blue Half Nickel Finish with Factory Letter3157 - Rare Deluxe Colt Lightning Carbine with Half Blue Half Nickel Finish with Factory Letter
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Rare Deluxe Colt Lightning Carbine with Half Blue Half Nickel Finish with Factory Letter This exceptional carbine was manufactured in 1888 and is acc
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Documented Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter3158 - Documented Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter
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Documented Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter Colt Model 1883 Double Barrel shotgun with double triggers, fac
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle3159 - Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle
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Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle Manufactured in 1893. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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