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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Rare Tingle Manufacturing Co. .44 Black Powder Magnum Percussion Revolver Serial Number 93804 - Rare Tingle Manufacturing Co. .44 Black Powder Magnum Percussion Revolver Serial Number 9
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Rare Tingle Manufacturing Co. .44 Black Powder Magnum Percussion Revolver Serial Number 9 This is 1 of only 25 revolvers manufactured as a test run b
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Scarce Nickel finished Whitney Wolverine Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box3805 - Scarce Nickel finished Whitney Wolverine Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box
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Scarce Nickel finished Whitney Wolverine Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box Manufactured between 1955 and 1962, as one of only 900 Wolverines to receive
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Freedom Arms Model 83 Premier Grade Single Action Revolver3806 - Freedom Arms Model 83 Premier Grade Single Action Revolver
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Freedom Arms Model 83 Premier Grade Single Action Revolver Introduced in 1988. This model 83 is chambered in the .475 Linebaugh cartridge which uses
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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R.D. Wallace Signed Engraved Ruger New Model Blackhawk Single Action Revolver3807 - R.D. Wallace Signed Engraved Ruger New Model Blackhawk Single Action Revolver
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R.D. Wallace Signed Engraved Ruger New Model Blackhawk Single Action Revolver Manufactured in 1976 with the top of the barrel marked "MADE IN ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Whitney Wolverine Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial Number 0063808 - Whitney Wolverine Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial Number 006
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Whitney Wolverine Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial Number 006 This is an example of an extremely early Wolverine as it is serial number 006. Whitney Fi
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Whitney Wolverine Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial Number 0073809 - Whitney Wolverine Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial Number 007
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Whitney Wolverine Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial Number 007 This is an example of an extremely early Wolverine as it is serial number 007. Whitney Fi
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Rare Ruger Hawkeye Single Shot Pistol with Scope3810 - Rare Ruger Hawkeye Single Shot Pistol with Scope
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Rare Ruger Hawkeye Single Shot Pistol with Scope This is 1 of only 3,037 manufactured in 1963 the only year of production. Has a fixed blade front an
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Cased Pair of Colt Python "Snake Eyes" Double Action Revolvers with Boxes -A) Bright Stainless Colt 3811 - Cased Pair of Colt Python "Snake Eyes" Double Action Revolvers with Boxes -A) Bright Stainless Colt
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Cased Pair of Colt Python "Snake Eyes" Double Action Revolvers with Boxes -A) Bright Stainless Colt Python "Snake Eyes" Revolver...
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Desirable 2 1/2 Inch Barrel3812 - Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Desirable 2 1/2 Inch Barrel
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Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Desirable 2 1/2 Inch Barrel Manufactured in 1966. Ramp blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, with the
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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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Excellent Colt Python Double Action Revolver with an Eight Inch Barrel3813 - Excellent Colt Python Double Action Revolver with an Eight Inch Barrel
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Excellent Colt Python Double Action Revolver with an Eight Inch Barrel Manufactured post-1978. Red insert ramp blade front sight and white outline ad
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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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