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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Unmarked Engraved German Over/Under Combination Gun with Scope3210 - Unmarked Engraved German Over/Under Combination Gun with Scope
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Unmarked Engraved German Over/Under Combination Gun with Scope Manufactured in 1925. The left side of the receiver shows a red stag in a panel scene
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Engraved German Hammerless Drilling3211 - Engraved German Hammerless Drilling
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Engraved German Hammerless Drilling Blade front and folding leaf rear sights on a matte rib marked "A. SCHU" ahead of the front claw moun...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Engraved Ernst Ried Marked German Over/Under Back Action Combination Hammer Gun with Scope3212 - Engraved Ernst Ried Marked German Over/Under Back Action Combination Hammer Gun with Scope
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Engraved Ernst Ried Marked German Over/Under Back Action Combination Hammer Gun with Scope The receiver and lock plates on this example are engraved
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Matching Pair of Engraved and Consecutively Serial Numbered Side Lock Merkel Over/Under Shotguns -A)3213 - Matching Pair of Engraved and Consecutively Serial Numbered Side Lock Merkel Over/Under Shotguns -A)
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Matching Pair of Engraved and Consecutively Serial Numbered Side Lock Merkel Over/Under Shotguns -A) Engraved Merkel Side Lock Over/Under Shotgun A)
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Perazzi Model MX16 Trap Shotgun with Factory Hardcase3214 - Perazzi Model MX16 Trap Shotgun with Factory Hardcase
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Perazzi Model MX16 Trap Shotgun with Factory Hardcase Manufactured in Italy. This shotgun features a white bead front and nickel mid bead sights, on
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Estimate : 4,250.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Alfermann Single Barrel Trap Shotgun3215 - Alfermann Single Barrel Trap Shotgun
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Alfermann Single Barrel Trap Shotgun This shotgun has a 5 notch adjustable rib, is threaded for choke tubes with a Wrights Competition #5 (modified)
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed and Engraved Beretta 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon Over/Under Trap Shotgun wi3216 - Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed and Engraved Beretta 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon Over/Under Trap Shotgun wi
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Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed and Engraved Beretta 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon Over/Under Trap Shotgun with Warwick Case This example was manufactured cir
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Beretta 682 Gold Over/Under Trap Shotgun with Two Top Single Barrels and Case3217 - Beretta 682 Gold Over/Under Trap Shotgun with Two Top Single Barrels and Case
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Beretta 682 Gold Over/Under Trap Shotgun with Two Top Single Barrels and Case This example was manufactured circa 1996. The over/under barrel has a r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Krieghoff KS5 Single Barrel Trap Shotgun with Case3218 - Krieghoff KS5 Single Barrel Trap Shotgun with Case
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Krieghoff KS5 Single Barrel Trap Shotgun with Case This example was manufactured circa 1988. The barrel has a white bead front sight, a brass mid bea
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Model 32 Crown Grade Four Barrel Set Over/Under Shotgun with 3219 - Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Model 32 Crown Grade Four Barrel Set Over/Under Shotgun with
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Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Model 32 Crown Grade Four Barrel Set Over/Under Shotgun with Case This is an extraordinary example of a relief
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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