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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Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Percussion Army Revolver3120 - Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Percussion Army Revolver
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Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Percussion Army Revolver Marked "ALLEN & WHEELOCK. WORCESTER. MASS. U.S./ALLEN'S PT'S JAN. 13. ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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U.S. Civil War Martially Inspected Starr Arms Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver3121 - U.S. Civil War Martially Inspected Starr Arms Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver
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U.S. Civil War Martially Inspected Starr Arms Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver Manufactured between 1863 and 1865, approximately 25,000 Model 1
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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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Cased Colt Factory Engraved, Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grips3122 - Cased Colt Factory Engraved, Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Cased Colt Factory Engraved, Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grips Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver manufactured in 1856. The revolver has a six
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Rare Colt Holster Model Paterson "Texas Paterson" Percussion Revolver3123 - Rare Colt Holster Model Paterson "Texas Paterson" Percussion Revolver
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Rare Colt Holster Model Paterson "Texas Paterson" Percussion Revolver Colt Texas Paterson (No, 5. Paterson) revolver with 5 3/4 inch oct...
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for (32,500.00) = 32,500.00
 
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Scarce and Desirable Colt's Patent Model 1839 Paterson Carbine3124 - Scarce and Desirable Colt's Patent Model 1839 Paterson Carbine
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Scarce and Desirable Colt's Patent Model 1839 Paterson Carbine This is a solid example of a Colt Model 1839 Carbine that was manufactured at th...
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,500.00) = 27,500.00
 
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Colt Paterson Pocket Model No. 2 Percussion Revolver3125 - Colt Paterson Pocket Model No. 2 Percussion Revolver
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Colt Paterson Pocket Model No. 2 Percussion Revolver This is an example of a Colt Pocket Model No. 2 Paterson revolver that was manufactured by Samu
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Colt Pocket Model Paterson Revolver3126 - Colt Pocket Model Paterson Revolver
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Colt Pocket Model Paterson Revolver This is an example of a Colt Pocket Model (No. 2 Paterson) revolver manufactured by Samuel Colt's Patent Ar...
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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Desirable First Year Production Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver3127 - Desirable First Year Production Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver
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Desirable First Year Production Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver This is a scarce example of a Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver that was manufactur
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Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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London Colt Model 1851 Percussion Revolver3128 - London Colt Model 1851 Percussion Revolver
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London Colt Model 1851 Percussion Revolver Scarce post-Civil War, 1866 production, Fourth Model 1851 Navy revolver marked "-ADDRESS COL. COLT ...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Case For a Pair of Model 1851 Navy Revolvers with Flask3129 - Case For a Pair of Model 1851 Navy Revolvers with Flask
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Case For a Pair of Model 1851 Navy Revolvers with Flask Mahogany French fitted style case measuring 15 3/4 inches wide, 9 1/2 inches deep and 2 1/2 i
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Magnificent Relief Carved Ivory Grip3130 - Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Magnificent Relief Carved Ivory Grip
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Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Magnificent Relief Carved Ivory Grip Manufactured in 1863. The top of the barrel is marked with the one
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1871-1872 Open Top Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grip3131 - Colt Model 1871-1872 Open Top Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grip
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Colt Model 1871-1872 Open Top Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grip Manufactured circa 1872-1873, this was one of approximately only 7,000 manufactu
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Excellent Factory Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver3132 - Excellent Factory Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
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Excellent Factory Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver manufactured in 1860. The revolver has the Colt high polish c
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver3133 - Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1857. The top barrel flat is marked with the one line Hartford barrel address flanked by das
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Very Fine Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Accessories3134 - Very Fine Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Accessories
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Very Fine Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Accessories Manufactured in 1866. The top barrel flat is marked "-ADDRESS COL. S...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare Serial Number 3 Colt First Model 1855 Revolving Sporting Rifle in Rare 40 Caliber3135 - Extremely Rare Serial Number 3 Colt First Model 1855 Revolving Sporting Rifle in Rare 40 Caliber
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Extremely Rare Serial Number 3 Colt First Model 1855 Revolving Sporting Rifle in Rare 40 Caliber This is an example of one of approximately 1,000 Fir
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Civil War Production Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver3136 - Civil War Production Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver
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Civil War Production Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver Commercial production Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver manufactured in 1863. This revolver has the Mi
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Accessories3137 - Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Accessories
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Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Accessories Manufactured in 1862. The barrel is marked "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Fine Cased Matching Pair of Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolvers with Factory Carved Ebony Gr3138 - Fine Cased Matching Pair of Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolvers with Factory Carved Ebony Gr
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Fine Cased Matching Pair of Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolvers with Factory Carved Ebony Grips and Accessories -A) Colt Model 1862 Police Per
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Scarce Factory Canteen Stock and Accessories3139 - Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Scarce Factory Canteen Stock and Accessories
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Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Scarce Factory Canteen Stock and Accessories Manufactured in 1857. This is an example of a Second
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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