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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Documented "Soft" Finish Shipped, Engraved, Blackpowder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl 3180 - Documented "Soft" Finish Shipped, Engraved, Blackpowder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl
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Documented "Soft" Finish Shipped, Engraved, Blackpowder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter Colt Single ...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Colt Single Action Flat Top Target Revolver Marked 32 S&W3181 - Colt Single Action Flat Top Target Revolver Marked 32 S&W
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Colt Single Action Flat Top Target Revolver Marked 32 S&W Manufactured in 1890. This is an example of one of only 30 Colt Single Action Army Fl...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to Bisleycoll.. for (4,250.00 + 871.25BP) = 5,121.25
 
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Exceptional First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver3182 - Exceptional First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver
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Exceptional First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Manufactured in 1926, this is a fantastic example of a first generation Colt Single Act
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Outstanding First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver3183 - Outstanding First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver
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Outstanding First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Manufactured in 1922, this is a fine example of a first generation Colt Single Action A
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Exceptional Pair of First Generation Ed Bohlin Engraved and Embellished Colt Single Action Revolvers3184 - Exceptional Pair of First Generation Ed Bohlin Engraved and Embellished Colt Single Action Revolvers
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Exceptional Pair of First Generation Ed Bohlin Engraved and Embellished Colt Single Action Revolvers with Deluxe Silver Grips -A) Colt Single Action A
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,500.00) = 27,500.00
 
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Factory Engraved and Inscribed Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter3185 - Factory Engraved and Inscribed Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Factory Engraved and Inscribed Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1887. The barrel and frame are decor
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Documented Texas Shipped Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter3186 - Documented Texas Shipped Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Documented Texas Shipped Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1889. The top of the barrel is marked with
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Texas Shipped Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver Inscribed to Capt. 3187 - Texas Shipped Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver Inscribed to Capt.
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Texas Shipped Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver Inscribed to Capt. J.R. Hughes The included factory letter verifies
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Historic Horn with Polychrome Texas-Themed Scrimshaw Decoration3188 - Historic Horn with Polychrome Texas-Themed Scrimshaw Decoration
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Historic Horn with Polychrome Texas-Themed Scrimshaw Decoration Measuring 14 inches in overall length, the horn is dark at the tip and white/cream co
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Colt Henry Nettleton Inspected Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Factory Letter3189 - Scarce U.S. Colt Henry Nettleton Inspected Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Factory Letter
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Scarce U.S. Colt Henry Nettleton Inspected Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Factory Letter This is a solid example of a Colt U.S. 1873 Calvary Mod
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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