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WWII Era Sperry Gyroscope Mark 14 Mod 15 Gyroscopic Gunsight with Case and Manuals3731WWII Era Sperry Gyroscope Mark 14 Mod 15 Gyroscopic Gunsight with Case and Manuals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Produced by the Sperry Gyroscope Company, the Mark 14 Gunsight is an electropneumatic multipurpose gyroscopic collimator sig
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
Original WWII Engine Order Telegraph Unit From the Bridge of the USS McKee3732Original WWII Engine Order Telegraph Unit From the Bridge of the USS McKee
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1800 This is an Engine Order Telegraph (or E.O.T.) from the bridge of the Destroyer USS McKee (DD-575). Often referred to as a cha
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
U.S. Harrington & Richardson M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle in .308 Nato Caliber with M1D Style Scop3733U.S. Harrington & Richardson M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle in .308 Nato Caliber with M1D Style Scop
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Post-war production. Blade front and peep rear sights, with a "BME" windage drum. Fitted with a Harrington &...
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
U.S. Inland M1 Carbine with Sling3734U.S. Inland M1 Carbine with Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Blade and two leaf sights, with Inland/General Motors barrel dated "12-42", push button safety, and Type I barre...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with National Match Components3735U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with National Match Components
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1200 Produced in April of 1944, and later upgraded with National Match components. "N M" marked blade front sight and ...
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
WWII U.S. J. Stevens Model 520-30 Slide Action Trench Gun3736WWII U.S. J. Stevens Model 520-30 Slide Action Trench Gun
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 This is an example of a WWII U.S. Army Stevens contract 520-30 trench shotgun, with correct bayonet lug adapter, and 6-hole
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
U.S. Saginaw Steering Gear M1 Carbine with Sling and Magazine Pouch3737U.S. Saginaw Steering Gear M1 Carbine with Sling and Magazine Pouch
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1500 Blade and adjustable peep sights, with an undated Saginaw barrel and Type III barrel band. The rear of the receiver is marked
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Collector's Lot of Two U.S. M1 Semi-Automatics3738Collector's Lot of Two U.S. M1 Semi-Automatics
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 A) U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling. Blade front and "HI" adjustable rear sights, with a &q...
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Interesting Cutaway Instructional Training Model 1919A6 Machine Gun with Display Stand3739Interesting Cutaway Instructional Training Model 1919A6 Machine Gun with Display Stand
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 Measuring approximately 74" in length, this is a cut-away demonstrator of the Model 1919-A6 Machine Gun, which shows ...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Mark I Bolt Action Rifle with Sling3740U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Mark I Bolt Action Rifle with Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Blade and ladder sights, with Springfield barrel dated "11-18", standard markings on the receiver ring, and the ...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
Rare Framed WWI Ordnance Department Instructional Poster for U.S. Springfield/ Rock Island Model 1903741Rare Framed WWI Ordnance Department Instructional Poster for U.S. Springfield/ Rock Island Model 190
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1600 Original WWI instructional poster entitled: "UNITED STATES RIFLE CALIBER .30 M1903 - BAYONET M1905". This poster...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
WWII U.S. Standard Products M1 Carbine with Sling3742WWII U.S. Standard Products M1 Carbine with Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $700 - 900 Blade front sight and 2-leaf rear sight , with an "2-44" dated Underwood barrel, Type I barrel band, standard rece...
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
Excellent U.S. M12 Remington 40-X Heavy Barrel Match Rifle3743Excellent U.S. M12 Remington 40-X Heavy Barrel Match Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Remington 40-X heavy barrel target rifle with U.S. markings. The Remington "WR" date code stamped on the left si...
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
U.S. Springfield WWII Production M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with Sling and Bayonet3744U.S. Springfield WWII Production M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with Sling and Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 Made in April, 1942. Blade and peep sights, with "BATTLE RANGE" drum and locking bar. Springfield barrel dated &...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
Excellent Early WWII U.S. Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling3745Excellent Early WWII U.S. Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 The serial number for this Inland M1 Carbine falls into the Inland's first assigned serial number range (11-999999) an...
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Scarce U.S. M12 Remington 40-X Target Rifle with Medium Weight Barrel3746Scarce U.S. M12 Remington 40-X Target Rifle with Medium Weight Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Remington Model 40-X Target Rifle with medium weight barrel. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the Remington date
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with Scope and Cheekpiece3747U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with Scope and Cheekpiece
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Post-war production, with a commercial M1D style barrel. Blade and peep sights with a "DRC" windage knob. Barrel...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
Winchester M1 Carbine with Side Mounted M15 Marked Grenade Launcher Sight, Sling and Bayonet3748Winchester M1 Carbine with Side Mounted M15 Marked Grenade Launcher Sight, Sling and Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1800 Blade front and adjustable rear sight, the latter marked "507160060" on the left side with an unmarked barrel, &...
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
U.S. Quality Hardware M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling3749U.S. Quality Hardware M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $800 - 1300 Blade front and 2-leaf "GE-Q" marked rear sight, with a Rock-Ola barrel, Type I barrel band, standard receiver ma...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Rare U.S. Trials Colt Model 1907 Army Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter3750Rare U.S. Trials Colt Model 1907 Army Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 14000 This is an exceptional example of a rare Colt Model 1907 .45 ACP U.S. Army contract pistol, the design of which was one of
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
Unique Union Switch and Signal Serial Number "EXP No. 1" Factory Experiential/Presentation Model 1913751Unique Union Switch and Signal Serial Number "EXP No. 1" Factory Experiential/Presentation Model 191
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 12000 This is an example of a Union Switch and Signal Experimental/Presentation Model 1911A1 made during WWII. This pistol was or
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
Excellent U.S. General Motors FP-45 Liberator Clandestine Pistol with Original Box, Instruction Shee3752Excellent U.S. General Motors FP-45 Liberator Clandestine Pistol with Original Box, Instruction Shee
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 Produced by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors as "Flare Pistol, 45 Caliber" from 1942-1945, the Liberato...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Very Rare WWII OSS "No. 5" Standard Issue Escape Knife3753Very Rare WWII OSS "No. 5" Standard Issue Escape Knife
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 3000 This is an original example of a super rare "No. 5 OSS" standard issue, escape knife as described on page 158 of...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
OSS/SOE Style Display "Belt Pistol" Complete with Metal Holster/Firing Mechanism and Canvas Belt and3754OSS/SOE Style Display "Belt Pistol" Complete with Metal Holster/Firing Mechanism and Canvas Belt and
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 This is a unique copy of a concealable belt pistol that was designed/ produced in late WWI that would have been issued to OS
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Rare Documented 1st Special Service Force Case V-42 Combat Knife3755Rare Documented 1st Special Service Force Case V-42 Combat Knife
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 12000 Case V-42 Combat knife with original leather scabbard. This knife was issued to Staff Sergeant Arthur E. Duebner, 2nd Regim
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
Late WWI U.S. Army Model 1911 Colt Automatic Pistol Rig with Holster, Belt and Magazine Pouch3756Late WWI U.S. Army Model 1911 Colt Automatic Pistol Rig with Holster, Belt and Magazine Pouch
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 4500 This is a nice example of a very late WWI Colt Model 1911 contract pistol as produced for the US Army. This pistol was produ
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
WWII Liberator Variation Model 3 Single Shot Pistol3757WWII Liberator Variation Model 3 Single Shot Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 This is an example of a desirable WWII Liberator pistol. These were produced by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors fr
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Documented Bianchi M9 Universal Military Holster Design Project Development Display Board3758Documented Bianchi M9 Universal Military Holster Design Project Development Display Board
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 6500 This is a unique, museum quality 44" tall, 92" long M9 universal military design project display board. This di...
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol3759U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 U.S. Navy Colt Model 1911 from a lot of 1000 shipped to the U.S. Navy Yard, Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 1 1912. the pistol has the
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
WWII U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Pistol with Shipping Box3760WWII U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Pistol with Shipping Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 This is an excellent example of a 1943 production Colt Model 1911A1 pistol. The matching slide is the mid-war pattern that
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Very Rare Vietnam-Era Experimental Camillus Demolition Knife3761Very Rare Vietnam-Era Experimental Camillus Demolition Knife
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 4000 This is a beautiful example of a super rare Vietnam-Era experimental Non-Magnetic/Non-Sparking demolition knife that was man
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
WWII Liberator Variation Model 3 Single Shot Pistol with F Inspection Marking3762WWII Liberator Variation Model 3 Single Shot Pistol with F Inspection Marking
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 This is an example of a desirable WWII Liberator pistol with the "F" inspector proof. These were produced by the...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
Excellent 1938 Production Colt Model 1911A1 US Army Contract Pistol with Accessories3763Excellent 1938 Production Colt Model 1911A1 US Army Contract Pistol with Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 8000 This is a very rare example of one of the approximately 1300, Model 1911A1 pistols delivered by Colt to the U.S. Army in 193
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 25,000.00
U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol3764U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured as part of US&S's sole block of contract pistols in 1943. Fixed sights, with the left side of the sli...
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Extremely Rare Military Inspected Colt Detective Special First Issue Double Action Revolver with Hol3765Extremely Rare Military Inspected Colt Detective Special First Issue Double Action Revolver with Hol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7000 Manufactured in 1943. The left side of the barrel is marked "38" next to "DETECTIVE / SPECIAL" with th...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
U.S. Colt Model 1909 Double Action Army Revolver3766U.S. Colt Model 1909 Double Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Barrel has the standard caliber marking on the left side, two line address/patent dates on the top, and "UNITED STATE...
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
U.S. Colt Army Model 1901 Double Action Revolver3767U.S. Colt Army Model 1901 Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 The top of the barrel is marked with the two line Hartford address and patent date (1884-1895) markings with "COLT D....
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1917 Double Action Revolver with Identified Holster, Clip Pouch and Clips3768Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1917 Double Action Revolver with Identified Holster, Clip Pouch and Clips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Fixed front and notch rear sights, with "COLT D.A. 45" on the left side of the barrel, two line address and pate...
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
U.S. Colt Model 1903 Army Double Action Revolver3769U.S. Colt Model 1903 Army Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 The top of the barrel is marked with the two line Hartford address/patent dates (1884, 88 & 95) marking, with "CO...
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
Scarce U.S. Navy 1889 Pattern Holster and Cartridge Box3770Scarce U.S. Navy 1889 Pattern Holster and Cartridge Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1600 U.S. Navy Pattern 1889 Holster and Pattern 1889 Cartridge Box for the Colt Model 1889 DA Navy Revolver. The black leather hol
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
U.S. WWII Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with USMC History and a Large Assortment3771U.S. WWII Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with USMC History and a Large Assortment
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 4000 This is a very late WWII production pistol being manufactured in early 1945 and having been issued to Lt. Colonel John M. Ba
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Clandestine Pistol3772U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Clandestine Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2250 Produced from 1942-1945 by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors, the Liberator was issued the nomenclature "Flar...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
U.S. Property Marked Lend-Lease Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Pocket Pistol3773U.S. Property Marked Lend-Lease Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Pocket Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Serial number records show this pistol as part of a grouping delivered to the British government on 4 December 1944, acquire
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol3774Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 This is an example of a 1943 production U.S. Army contract pistol as produced by the Ithaca Gun Company. The left side of th
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
WWI U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol3775WWI U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 4000 Manufactured 1918. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block patent dates and address, with the Ramp
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case, Extra Magazines and Accessories3776U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case, Extra Magazines and Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Produced in 1918, and later fitted with a new barrel. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block Colt patents and address on
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol3777U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1600 Produced in 1944. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block address/patent marking with the Rampant Colt in the center on t
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Rare Early 1940 Produced CSR Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol3778Rare Early 1940 Produced CSR Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is a very early example of a US Army contract Model 1911A1 pistol as manufactured by Colt in 1940. In this block of se
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
U.S. WWII Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box3779U.S. WWII Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Produced in 1943. Fixed sights, with "ITHACA GUN CO., INC / ITHACA, N.Y." and the top of the slide has a single...
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Pistol with Extra Barrel3780U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Pistol with Extra Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1300 Made in 1943. Fixed sights, with "REMINGTON RAND INC./ SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A." and "P" on the slide, Atw...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00