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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Scarce U.S. Contract Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Detachable Stock3140 - Scarce U.S. Contract Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Detachable Stock
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Scarce U.S. Contract Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Detachable Stock This is an example of a Colt U.S. Contract Third Model Dragoon revolver
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Second Model Dragoon Revolver3141 - Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Second Model Dragoon Revolver
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Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Second Model Dragoon Revolver Manufactured in 1851 this is an example of both a highly desirable and very good o
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Very Fine Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Accessories3142 - Very Fine Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Accessories
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Very Fine Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Accessories This very fine example of a cased Colt Model 1849 revolver was manufactured in 1865.
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Desirable Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver3143 - Desirable Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
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Desirable Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver This is an example of a Gustave Young factory engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket R
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Low Three Digit Serial Number 3763144 - Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Low Three Digit Serial Number 376
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Low Three Digit Serial Number 376 Manufactured as a percussion model this revolver was subseq
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Presentation Inscribed Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grips3145 - Presentation Inscribed Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Presentation Inscribed Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grips This is an example of a Gustave Young factory eng
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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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Colt Model 1849 Revolver with Thuer Conversion3146 - Colt Model 1849 Revolver with Thuer Conversion
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Colt Model 1849 Revolver with Thuer Conversion This Colt Model 1849 revolver has a reproduction Thuer conversion ring. The original Thuer conversion
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to eaglepubli.. for (3,500.00 + 717.50BP) = 4,217.50
 
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Scarce Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Thuer Conversion Cylinder and Ivory Grips3147 - Scarce Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Thuer Conversion Cylinder and Ivory Grips
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Scarce Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Thuer Conversion Cylinder and Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1868. Thuer conversions were done circa 1869-72 w
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver3148 - Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver
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Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver This is an example of a Colt Model 1860 Army revolver that has been factory fitted with a Richards
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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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Colt Model 1861 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver3149 - Colt Model 1861 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver
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Colt Model 1861 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver Originally manufactured in 1864, this is an example of a conversion of a Model 1861 Navy percussio
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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U.S. Navy Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver3150 - U.S. Navy Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver
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U.S. Navy Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver This is an example of a U.S. Navy contract Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver which
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Colt Lightning Medium Frame Saddle Ring Baby Carbine3151 - Colt Lightning Medium Frame Saddle Ring Baby Carbine
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Colt Lightning Medium Frame Saddle Ring Baby Carbine The Baby Carbine was the one pound lighter version of the standard medium frame carbine with thi
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Exceptional Early Small Frame Colt Lightning Slide Action 22LR Rifle3152 - Exceptional Early Small Frame Colt Lightning Slide Action 22LR Rifle
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Exceptional Early Small Frame Colt Lightning Slide Action 22LR Rifle This is a beautiful all original small frame Colt lightning rifle that is in exc
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Desirable Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Express Rifle3153 - Desirable Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Express Rifle
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Desirable Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Express Rifle Also known as the "Express" rifle, this rifle was manufactured in 1893. C...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Attractive Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Side by Side Damascus Barrel Shotgun3154 - Attractive Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Side by Side Damascus Barrel Shotgun
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Attractive Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Side by Side Damascus Barrel Shotgun Manufactured in 1892. The receiver, break lever, trigger plate and t
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Very Fine Historic Rummel/Colt Shipped Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Sho3155 - Very Fine Historic Rummel/Colt Shipped Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Sho
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Very Fine Historic Rummel/Colt Shipped Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter and Extra Barrel Colt Mo
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle3156 - Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle
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Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle Manufactured in 1888. German silver blade front and adjustable semi-buckhorn style rear si
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Rare Deluxe Colt Lightning Carbine with Half Blue Half Nickel Finish with Factory Letter3157 - Rare Deluxe Colt Lightning Carbine with Half Blue Half Nickel Finish with Factory Letter
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Rare Deluxe Colt Lightning Carbine with Half Blue Half Nickel Finish with Factory Letter This exceptional carbine was manufactured in 1888 and is acc
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Documented Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter3158 - Documented Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter
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Documented Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter Colt Model 1883 Double Barrel shotgun with double triggers, fac
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle3159 - Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle
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Exceptional Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle Manufactured in 1893. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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