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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Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle3020 - Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle
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Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1882. This Third Model Rifle has the dust cover guide rail integrally machined
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Vintage Winchester Rifle Boxed Ammunition3021 - Vintage Winchester Rifle Boxed Ammunition
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Vintage Winchester Rifle Boxed Ammunition 1) Winchester 40-60 WCF cartridges with box having green labels, orange caution label and blue reloading ca
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Engraved and Gold Plated Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle3022 - Engraved and Gold Plated Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
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Engraved and Gold Plated Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Third Model Winchester 1873 rifle manufactured in 1887. The rifle has the T
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 15,000.00
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 3023 - 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
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Deluxe Special Order Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action 50 Express Rifle with Facto3024 - Deluxe Special Order Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action 50 Express Rifle with Facto
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Deluxe Special Order Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action 50 Express Rifle with Factory Letter This is a super rare example of a Speci
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Rare Documented Special Order Westley Richards Marked Winchester Model 1886 Rifle with Casehardened 3025 - Rare Documented Special Order Westley Richards Marked Winchester Model 1886 Rifle with Casehardened
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Rare Documented Special Order Westley Richards Marked Winchester Model 1886 Rifle with Casehardened Receiver and English Express Sights This is an ex
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Documented Exceptional and Extremely Rare Factory Exhibition Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe S3026 - Documented Exceptional and Extremely Rare Factory Exhibition Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe S
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Documented Exceptional and Extremely Rare Factory Exhibition Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Short Rifle with Factory Letter Photographed in the
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Estimate : 45,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for (65,000.00) = 65,000.00
 
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Exceptional Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Express Rifle with Factory Letter3027 - Exceptional Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Express Rifle with Factory Letter
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Exceptional Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Express Rifle with Factory Letter Winchester Model 1886 rifle chambered for the .50-110 Winche
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Estimate : 35,000.00 - 47,500.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00) = 30,000.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe, Extra Light, Take-Down Rifle with Cody Museum Factory Letter3028 - Excellent Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe, Extra Light, Take-Down Rifle with Cody Museum Factory Letter
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Excellent Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe, Extra Light, Take-Down Rifle with Cody Museum Factory Letter The exceptional Deluxe Winchester Model 1894 lev
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Estimate : 13,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Nearly New Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket3029 - Nearly New Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket
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Nearly New Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket manufactured in 1903. This musket was part of a lot of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Outstanding Documented Special Order, Deluxe Winchester Second Model 1876 Rifle with Factory Letter3030 - Outstanding Documented Special Order, Deluxe Winchester Second Model 1876 Rifle with Factory Letter
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Outstanding Documented Special Order, Deluxe Winchester Second Model 1876 Rifle with Factory Letter Second Model Winchester 1876 rifle with screw-fas
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Estimate : 27,500.00 - 42,500.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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Desirable and Rare Samuel J. Hoggson Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle3031 - Desirable and Rare Samuel J. Hoggson Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle
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Desirable and Rare Samuel J. Hoggson Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle Factory engraved Henry Lever-Action rifle manufactu
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 80,000.00
Sold to floor for (45,000.00) = 45,000.00
 
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Exceptional Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle with Factory Letter3032 - Exceptional Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle with Factory Letter
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Exceptional Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle with Factory Letter Winchester Model 1873 rifle with Cody Firearms Museum letter that stat
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Caliber 33 WCF Lightweight Rifle3033 - Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Caliber 33 WCF Lightweight Rifle
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Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Caliber 33 WCF Lightweight Rifle Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight rifle manufactured in 1906. The rifle has a 24 inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Attractive Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle with Factory Letter3034 - Attractive Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle with Factory Letter
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Attractive Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1882, this Third Model production features the dust cov
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Vintage Winchester Boxed Rifle Ammunition3035 - Vintage Winchester Boxed Rifle Ammunition
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Vintage Winchester Boxed Rifle Ammunition 1) Winchester 33 W.C.F. soft point cartridges for the Model 1886 with orange labels. All 20 cartridges have
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Outstanding Documented Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action 38-55 Rifle w3036 - Outstanding Documented Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action 38-55 Rifle w
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Outstanding Documented Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action 38-55 Rifle with Factory Letter Winchester Model 1894 Fancy Sp
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00) = 30,000.00
 
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Documented Winchester Model 1886 50-100-450 Express Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter3037 - Documented Winchester Model 1886 50-100-450 Express Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
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Documented Winchester Model 1886 50-100-450 Express Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter This is an example of a Winchester Model 1886 chambered in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Vintage Winchester Boxed 50-110 Express Rifle Ammunition3038 - Collector's Lot of Vintage Winchester Boxed 50-110 Express Rifle Ammunition
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Collector's Lot of Vintage Winchester Boxed 50-110 Express Rifle Ammunition 1) Winchester 50-110-300 Express cartridges for the Model 1886 with...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Desirable Second Year Production Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Raised Thumbpri3039 - Desirable Second Year Production Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Raised Thumbpri
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Desirable Second Year Production Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Raised Thumbprint Dust Cover and Set Trigger Manufactured in 187
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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