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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U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle3100 - U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle
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U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle Manufactured in 1863. The rifle has a blue finished "STEEL" marked barrel, ca...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet3101 - Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet
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Civil War U.S. Springfield Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket with Bayonet This is an early Civil War 1862 dated example of a Springfield Armory 1861
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Repeating Rifle3102 - Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Repeating Rifle
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Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Repeating Rifle The Spencer was one of the most widely used and popular Civil War firearms. This particular rifle is the
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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U.S. Civil War Production Dahlgren Navy Model 1861 Plymouth Bowie Bayonet with Sheath3103 - U.S. Civil War Production Dahlgren Navy Model 1861 Plymouth Bowie Bayonet with Sheath
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U.S. Civil War Production Dahlgren Navy Model 1861 Plymouth Bowie Bayonet with Sheath Designed by Admiral John Dahlgren as a replacement for the swor
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Remington New Model Army Revolver3104 - Remington New Model Army Revolver
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Remington New Model Army Revolver Manufactured circa 1863 to 1875, the New Model Army revolver was one of the major handguns of the Civil War with th
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Remington Beals Navy Percussion Revolver3105 - Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Remington Beals Navy Percussion Revolver
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Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Remington Beals Navy Percussion Revolver Manufactured from 1860 to 1862 with a total production of approximately 15,0
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Desirable Martially Inspected Civil War Remington Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver3106 - Desirable Martially Inspected Civil War Remington Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver
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Desirable Martially Inspected Civil War Remington Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver Remington manufactured approximately 7,000 Model 1861 Navy rev
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Civil War Remington Model 1861 Army Percussion Revolver3107 - Civil War Remington Model 1861 Army Percussion Revolver
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Civil War Remington Model 1861 Army Percussion Revolver This is an example of one of approximately 12,000 Model 1861 Army revolvers manufactured in 1
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Engraved Remington New Model Navy Metallic Conversion Revolver with Ivory Grip3108 - Engraved Remington New Model Navy Metallic Conversion Revolver with Ivory Grip
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Engraved Remington New Model Navy Metallic Conversion Revolver with Ivory Grip This New Model Navy rimfire cartridge revolver features a loading gate
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Unique Remington New Model Pocket Revolver, Cartridge Conversion with Shoulder Stock3109 - Unique Remington New Model Pocket Revolver, Cartridge Conversion with Shoulder Stock
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Unique Remington New Model Pocket Revolver, Cartridge Conversion with Shoulder Stock Introduced in 1863, this is a 3rd Version iron frame New Model P
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle with Bayonet3110 - U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle with Bayonet
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U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle with Bayonet Manufactured circa 1862-1865. Blade front and three leaf rear sights, with...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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U.S. Martially Inspected Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine Serial Number 83111 - U.S. Martially Inspected Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine Serial Number 8
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U.S. Martially Inspected Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine Serial Number 8 Designed by Gilbert Smith, the production of this bree...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Sharps New Model 1863/1859 Percussion Carbine3112 - Sharps New Model 1863/1859 Percussion Carbine
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Sharps New Model 1863/1859 Percussion Carbine The New Model 1863 frame and lock plate have the R.S. Lawrence and Sharps patent markings and have a ca
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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U.S. Savage Model 1863 Civil War Rifle-Musket3113 - U.S. Savage Model 1863 Civil War Rifle-Musket
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U.S. Savage Model 1863 Civil War Rifle-Musket Blade front and 3-leaf rear sights, with the barrel marked "1863" on top of the breech, &...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type II Rifle Musket with Bayonet3114 - U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type II Rifle Musket with Bayonet
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U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type II Rifle Musket with Bayonet Also known as the Model 1864, this Model 1863 Type II rifle musket has a blade front si
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Desirable U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver3115 - Desirable U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver
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Desirable U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver Manufactured circa 1863-65 by Rogers & Spencer of Willow...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Scarce Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Navy Revolver3116 - Scarce Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Navy Revolver
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Scarce Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Navy Revolver Also known as the 3rd Model Lipfire, these revolvers were manufactured in the early...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Adams Patent Double Action Percussion Revolvers -A) J. Adams Double Action Pe3117 - Collector's Lot of Two Adams Patent Double Action Percussion Revolvers -A) J. Adams Double Action Pe
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Collector's Lot of Two Adams Patent Double Action Percussion Revolvers -A) J. Adams Double Action Percussion Revolver A) The top strap is mark...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Colt Civil War Production Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver with Custom Case and Accessories3118 - Colt Civil War Production Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver with Custom Case and Accessories
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Colt Civil War Production Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver with Custom Case and Accessories Manufactured in 1863. Cone and hammer notch sights,
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Civil War Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver3119 - Civil War Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
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Civil War Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver The New Model Army revolver was one of the major handguns of the Civil War
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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