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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Scarce Blue Finished Smooth Bore Forehand & Wadsworth New Model Army Single Action Revolver with Pos3200 - Scarce Blue Finished Smooth Bore Forehand & Wadsworth New Model Army Single Action Revolver with Pos
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Scarce Blue Finished Smooth Bore Forehand & Wadsworth New Model Army Single Action Revolver with Possible Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Connection...
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Scarce 44 Rimfire Hopkins and Allen Army Model XL No. 8 Single Action Revolver3201 - Scarce 44 Rimfire Hopkins and Allen Army Model XL No. 8 Single Action Revolver
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Scarce 44 Rimfire Hopkins and Allen Army Model XL No. 8 Single Action Revolver Manufactured from the late 1870s to early 1880s with total quantity fo
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Outstanding Scarce Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver3202 - Outstanding Scarce Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver
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Outstanding Scarce Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver Manufactured from 1891 to 1984 with a total production of only about 2,000. The M
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Excellent Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Single Action Pocket Army Revolver3203 - Excellent Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Single Action Pocket Army Revolver
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Excellent Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Single Action Pocket Army Revolver Manufactured 1876 to 1880s. Also known as the Pocket Army Variant, this is an
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Extensively Engraved Franz Sodia Model 170 Drilling with Zeiss Scope3204 - Extensively Engraved Franz Sodia Model 170 Drilling with Zeiss Scope
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Extensively Engraved Franz Sodia Model 170 Drilling with Zeiss Scope This beautiful example was manufactured circa 1985. The receiver is profusely en
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Unusual Astra/Star Side by Side Hammer Rifle in 45-703205 - Unusual Astra/Star Side by Side Hammer Rifle in 45-70
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Unusual Astra/Star Side by Side Hammer Rifle in 45-70 Information on this rifle has been difficult to find; notes from the consignor suggest that is
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Engraved Colt J.P. Sauer Model 3000 Drilling3206 - Engraved Colt J.P. Sauer Model 3000 Drilling
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Engraved Colt J.P. Sauer Model 3000 Drilling The right side of the receiver is engraved with an elk in a wooded scene, the left side is engraved wi
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Engraved F. W. Heym Box Lock Drilling with Sling3207 - Engraved F. W. Heym Box Lock Drilling with Sling
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Engraved F. W. Heym Box Lock Drilling with Sling Manufactured in October of 1958. There are flourishes of floral scroll engraving on the receiver. Be
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Engraved Oskar Moritz Back Action Hammer Drilling3208 - Engraved Oskar Moritz Back Action Hammer Drilling
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Engraved Oskar Moritz Back Action Hammer Drilling The right barrel is marked "Oskar Moritz" and the left barrel is marked "Offenbach...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Engraved Heym Model 22F Over/Under Combination Gun with Scope3209 - Engraved Heym Model 22F Over/Under Combination Gun with Scope
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Engraved Heym Model 22F Over/Under Combination Gun with Scope Beaded blade front sight and a two position rear sight. There are claw mount bases with
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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