May 20, 21 & 22 Premiere Firearms Auction

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Elaborate 18th Century Scrimshawed Powder Horn Dated 1756 with Inscriptions3231 - Elaborate 18th Century Scrimshawed Powder Horn Dated 1756 with Inscriptions
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 4000 This scrimshawed powder horn measures approximately 10 3/4" long. The body of the horn features an extensive and well...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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J.J. Henry Marked Kentucky Flintlock Rifle3232 - J.J. Henry Marked Kentucky Flintlock Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 The lightly engraved lock is marked "J. J. HENRY / BOULTON" with no other visible marks. Fixed blade front and d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
 
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J. Cook Marked Percussion Kentucky Rifle3233 - J. Cook Marked Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 The engraved lock plate is marked "G. GOULCHER" in a banner and the barrel is signed "COOK". The octag...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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Reichenbach Pennsylvania Percussion Buck and Ball Rifle with German Silver Decoration3234 - Reichenbach Pennsylvania Percussion Buck and Ball Rifle with German Silver Decoration
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 The top barrel flat is marked "REICHENBACH 5 LANCASTER, PA" and the lock plate has a floral scroll engraving beh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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O. Mun Percussion Kentucky Rifle with Silver Accents3235 - O. Mun Percussion Kentucky Rifle with Silver Accents
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 The lock plate and top barrel flat are marked "O. MUN". Blade and adjustable notch sights, with the octagon rifl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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J. Allen Marked Flintlock Half Stock Rifle3236 - J. Allen Marked Flintlock Half Stock Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1600 The rifled barrel gauges at .58 caliber, has a solid wood rib on the underside, and marked "J. Allen" in script ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
 
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James Golcher Percussion Rifle3237 - James Golcher Percussion Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1600 Light floral engraved hammer and lock plate, with "JAS GOLCHER" marked on the lock plate. Fixed sights, with a ba...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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W. Maschek Marked Percussion Jaeger Rifle with Gold Inlay3238 - W. Maschek Marked Percussion Jaeger Rifle with Gold Inlay
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 6500 High quality 19th Century percussion hunting Jaeger rifle. This Jaeger rifle has a bright-finished octagon barrel, back acti
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Silver Inlaid F. Baader Munchen Percussion Rifle with Relief Carved Stock3239 - Silver Inlaid F. Baader Munchen Percussion Rifle with Relief Carved Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 The rifled Damascus barrel gauges at approximately .50 caliber percussion with a blade front sight and an adjustable notch r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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F. Mundt Percussion Rifle3240 - F. Mundt Percussion Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 "F. MUNDT IN NEUWEDELL." is inlaid in silver on the top barrel flat behind the rear sight. The rifled barrel gau...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Engraved Full Stock Percussion W. Pappe Sporting Rifle3241 - Engraved Full Stock Percussion W. Pappe Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Full stock with a modified globe dovetail front sight with a pin head bead. The rear barrel sight seat has elevation adjusta
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Unique Percussion Ignition System Engraved British Coach Gun3242 - Unique Percussion Ignition System Engraved British Coach Gun
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 4000 This unique gun features a two piece cylinder shaped device with a hinged rear portion mounted on the lock which holds a pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Fine Patrick Liverpool Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet3243 - Fine Patrick Liverpool Flintlock Blunderbuss with Snap Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 The lock plate is marked "PATRICK". The part octagon Damascus barrel has an opening that measures approximately ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Elaborate Mediterranean Blunderbuss with Silver Decoration3244 - Elaborate Mediterranean Blunderbuss with Silver Decoration
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 4000 The relief Damascus barrel has a flared muzzle with the opening measuring approximately 1 3/4" and an extensive silve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Brander & Potts London Brass Flintlock Blunderbuss3245 - Brander & Potts London Brass Flintlock Blunderbuss
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 The lock plate is marked "BRANDER / & POTTS / LONDON". The brass barrel has a flared muzzle with the opening...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Percussion Conversion Coach Gun with Brass Barrel and Snap Bayonet3246 - Percussion Conversion Coach Gun with Brass Barrel and Snap Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Possible Irish in origin, the percussion coach gun features a brass barrel with a flared muzzle which nearly has a 1 1/4 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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H & B Marked Flintlock Blunderbuss3247 - H & B Marked Flintlock Blunderbuss
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 The barrel has a flared muzzle with the opening measuring approximately 1 1/2" with "H*B" stamped on the le...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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Magnificent Elaborate Gold Inlaid German Double Barrel Flintlock with Relief Carved Silver Accented 3248 - Magnificent Elaborate Gold Inlaid German Double Barrel Flintlock with Relief Carved Silver Accented
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $10000 - 30000 This is an extraordinary example of a very elaborately gold inlaid, carved stock, flintlock double barrel rifle made for r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 20,000.00
 
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Exhibition Engraved Takedown Air Rifle with Case and Accessories3249 - Exhibition Engraved Takedown Air Rifle with Case and Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $10000 - 20000 No maker's marks or proof stamps could be found on this unique takedown air rifle, and as such we have no idea of it...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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Magnificent Colt 50-95 Lightning Slide Action Express Rifle in Exceptional Condition with Factory Le3250 - Magnificent Colt 50-95 Lightning Slide Action Express Rifle in Exceptional Condition with Factory Le
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 This is an extraordinary Large frame Colt Lightning Slide Action 50-95 Express Short Rifle (or Carbine) manufactured in 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for 27,500.00
 
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Scarce Unopened Box of Union Metallic 38 Caliber Cartridges for Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle3251 - Scarce Unopened Box of Union Metallic 38 Caliber Cartridges for Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Unopened box of 50, .38 caliber Colt central-fire cartridges for Colt Lightning rifle produced by Union Metallic Cartridge C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Rare Unopened Box of Union Metallic 32 Caliber Cartridges for Colt Lightning Rifle3252 - Rare Unopened Box of Union Metallic 32 Caliber Cartridges for Colt Lightning Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1400 Unopened box of 50, .32 caliber solid head central-fire cartridges, with U.M.C. No. 1 Primer, for Colt Lightning rifle produ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Exceptional Documented Special Order Colt Lightning Slide Action Saddle Ring Carbine Documented to A3253 - Exceptional Documented Special Order Colt Lightning Slide Action Saddle Ring Carbine Documented to A
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 11000 Colt Lightning Slide Action Carbine manufactured in 1891. This carbine was part of the famous Albert Foster collection. The
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Colt Lightning Magazine Slide Action  Baby Carbine with German Proofmarks and Factory Letter3254 - Colt Lightning Magazine Slide Action Baby Carbine with German Proofmarks and Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 7500 This unique Colt Lightning Baby Carbine was manufactured in 1900. The Baby carbine has a blue finish with casehardened hamme
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Box of Union Metallic Cartridge Co. 44 Caliber Colt Cartridges for Colt Lightning Rifles3255 - Box of Union Metallic Cartridge Co. 44 Caliber Colt Cartridges for Colt Lightning Rifles
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1600 Box for 50 (one of the 50 is a reload), .44 caliber Colt L.M.R. central fire cartridges for the Colt Lightning Magazine rifl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Rare Nimschke Engraved Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver with Ivory Grips3256 - Rare Nimschke Engraved Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9000 - 12000 This Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver was manufactured in 1871 the first year of production. The revolver has the disti
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
 
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Engraved Carl Schleef Colt Third Model Miniature Derringer with Ivory Grips3257 - Engraved Carl Schleef Colt Third Model Miniature Derringer with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Made by Carl Schleef, measuring 2 3/4" in total length. Blade and notch sights, with "-COLT-" on top of the...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Early Production Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Pearl Grips3258 - Early Production Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3250 Manufactured in 1871, the first year of production, this Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver features a fine New York engraving in
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Excellent Colt Number 3 Thuer Single Shot Deringer with Ivory Grips and Custom Case3259 - Excellent Colt Number 3 Thuer Single Shot Deringer with Ivory Grips and Custom Case
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 This is an example of a Colt number 3 Thuer Deringer. German silver half moon front sight, "-COLT-" in italics ma...
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Cased Pair of Retailer Marked London Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolvers with Factory 3260 - Cased Pair of Retailer Marked London Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolvers with Factory
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 16000 A) London Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Retailer Inscription and Factory Letter. This is an exampl
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter3261 - Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 The included laminated Colt factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, and finish with the type of s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver3262 - Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1400 Made in 1900. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the two line address on top and "COLT. D.A. 38" on the lef...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Colt Storekeeper Model 1877 Lightning Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter3263 - Colt Storekeeper Model 1877 Lightning Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 Manufactured in 1888. Standard two line Hartford barrel address on top of the barrel with "COLT D.A. 38" etched o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Antique Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips and Factory Letter3264 - Antique Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips and Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2250 The included Colt factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, and nickel finish with the type of stoc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
 
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Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver3265 - Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured in 1903. Standard two line Hartford barrel address with "COLT. D.A. 38" on the left side. The caseh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Antique Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter3266 - Antique Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The included Colt factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, nickel finish and hard rubber grips. Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver3267 - Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 Manufactured in 1899. Standard two line Hartford barrel address with "COLT. D.A.41" on the left side. Left side o...
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Scarce Picture Box of Winchester 41 Caliber Cartridges for Colt Double Action Revolvers3268 - Scarce Picture Box of Winchester 41 Caliber Cartridges for Colt Double Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 1800 Box for 50, .41 caliber center fire metallic cartridges produced by Winchester Repeating Arms. The two piece sealed box has
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Desirable R.T. Frazier Marked Holster Rig3269 - Desirable R.T. Frazier Marked Holster Rig
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 This holster rig was handcrafted by R.T. Frazier Saddlery of Pueblo, Colorado. Opening in 1898, R.T. Frazier Saddlery became
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Scarce "Russian and S&W Special 44" Caliber Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter3270 - Scarce "Russian and S&W Special 44" Caliber Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 9000 Colt Single Action Army Revolver manufactured in 1928. This revolver is one of 506 Single Action revolvers chambered for the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Excellent Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver3271 - Excellent Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4750 - 6000 Produced in 1907. Blade front and groove rear sights, with "COLT'S PT. F.A.MFG.Co. HARTFORD CT.U.S.A." on to...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,750.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Outstanding Documented U.S. Lewis Draper Inspected Colt Model 1873 Single Action Cavalry Revolver wi3272 - Outstanding Documented U.S. Lewis Draper Inspected Colt Model 1873 Single Action Cavalry Revolver wi
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $30000 - 60000 This very fine L.D./J.T.C inspected U.S. Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Colt factory letter that states it was s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 60,000.00
Sold to floor for 60,000.00
 
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Scarce Early Production Black Powder, Colt, Caliber 44-40 Single Action Army Revolver3273 - Scarce Early Production Black Powder, Colt, Caliber 44-40 Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $13000 - 17000 This scarce black powder, Colt Single Action Army Revolver was manufactured in 1877. The revolver is chambered for the .44
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 13,000.00 - 17,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
 
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Excellent Presentation Post-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter3274 - Excellent Presentation Post-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 12000 Manufactured in 1940. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, caliber, barrel length, blue finish, with
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Box of Union Metallic Cartridge Co. 44 Caliber Colt Cartridges3275 - Box of Union Metallic Cartridge Co. 44 Caliber Colt Cartridges
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3250 - 3750 Box for 50, .44 caliber Colt solid head center fire cartridges for Lightning rifle and Frontier revolver produced by Union M
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver in Highly Scarce 357 Magnum Chambering3276 - Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver in Highly Scarce 357 Magnum Chambering
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $10000 - 18000 Produced in 1938, the 357 Magnum was the last cartridge adapted to the Single Action Army before production was shut down
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver3277 - Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7000 Manufactured in 1938. Blade front and notch rear sights, with one line address on top of the barrel, "COLT SINGLE ACT...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Desirable F.A. Meanea Marked Money Belt and Colt Single Action Army Holster Rig3278 - Desirable F.A. Meanea Marked Money Belt and Colt Single Action Army Holster Rig
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7500 This brown leather holster rig was made by F.A. Meanea of Cheyenne, Wyoming, one of the original Wyoming Territory saddle ma
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Custom Engraved Gold Plated Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips3279 - Custom Engraved Gold Plated Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured in 1900 and subsequently custom engraved and gold plated. The revolver features nearly full coverage of floral
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter3280 - Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was shipped as one of 9 to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Compan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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