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Rock Island Auction Company
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May 20, 21 & 22 Premiere Firearms Auction
May 20, 21 & 22 Premiere Firearms Auction
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Auction Location
7819 42nd St W
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Rock Island
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Illinois
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61201
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United States
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2,700+ Lots! Inaugural Firearms Auction in our New Facility! Features the Finest Sharps Collection, exceptional U.S. & German Military Arms, Rare Winchester Lever Actions, Quality Colts, Antique Smith & Wessons, High Grade Sporting Arms, an outstanding Luger Collection, Civil War items and more.
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3750 -
Rare 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
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
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3751 -
Unique 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
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
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3752 -
Excellent 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...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
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3753 -
Very 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...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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3754 -
OSS/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
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
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3755 -
Rare 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
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3756 -
Late 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
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3757 -
WWII 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
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
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3758 -
Documented 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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3759 -
U.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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
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3760 -
WWII 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
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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3761 -
Very 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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3762 -
WWII 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...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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3763 -
Excellent 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 25,000.00
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3764 -
U.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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
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3765 -
Extremely 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...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
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3766 -
U.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...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
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3767 -
U.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....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
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3768 -
Excellent 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
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3769 -
U.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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
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3770 -
Scarce 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
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
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3771 -
U.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
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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3772 -
U.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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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3773 -
U.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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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3774 -
Ithaca 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
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
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3775 -
WWI 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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3776 -
U.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
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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3777 -
U.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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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3778 -
Rare 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
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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3779 -
U.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...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
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3780 -
U.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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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3781 -
WWII U.S. Army Colt Model 1911A1 Pistol with Holster and Magazine Pouch with Two Extra Magazines
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This is an excellent example of a late 1942 production Colt Model 1911A1 pistol. The mis-matching slide, (810572) is the mi
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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3782 -
U.S. Colt/Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Produced in 1945 by Remington-Rand, and later overhauled at Springfield Arsenal with a custom fit Colt slide and National Ma
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
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3783 -
First Series Colt Woodsman Match Target Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1600 Manufactured in 1941, this Colt Woodsman Target pistol is marked in the style of the pistols acquired by the U.S. Navy during
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
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3784 -
U.S. General Motors FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Clandestine Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2250 Produced circa 1942-1954 by General Motors, Guide Lamp Division, the "Flare Projector, Caliber 45" was a single ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
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3785 -
U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Made in 1945. Fixed sights, with "REMINGTON RAND INC./ SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A." and "P" on the slide, At...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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3786 -
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1400 Made in 1918, and later refurbished. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block Colt markings on the left side of the slide,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
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3787 -
Excellent U.S. Ithaca WWII Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Magazines and Pouch
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Produced mid World War II, this is an excellent example of a U.S. Model 1911A1. Fixed sights, with the left side of the slid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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3788 -
WWII U.S. Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Produced in 1945. Patridge blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, with the "ACE" diamond and Service Mode...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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3789 -
U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Clandestine Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Produced circa 1942-1945 as a "cheap" weapon to air drop en-masse in occupied territories and used against the A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
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3790 -
U.S. Colt 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Shoulder Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Produced in 1942. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block address and patent markings on the left side of the slide divid
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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3791 -
U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 Produced in 1944. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block address/patent marking with the Rampant Colt in the center on th
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
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3792 -
WWII U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1200 Made in 1943. Fixed sights, with "REMINGTON RAND INC./ SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A." and "P" on the slide, Atw...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
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3793 -
U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 These pistols were manufactured in their own block of numbers from 1 to 21676 in late 1918 and early 1919. This pistol is a
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
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3794 -
U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Clandestine Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Produced circa 1942-1945 as a "cheap" weapon to air drop en-masse in occupied territories and used by partisans ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
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3795 -
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $700 - 900 Manufactured 1915. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block patent dates and address, with the Rampan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
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3796 -
U.S. Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Shoulder Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1600 Produced in 1943. Fixed sights, with the left side of the slide marked "ITHACA GUN CO., INC./ ITHACA, N.Y.", and ...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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3797 -
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Anniston Army Depot Shipping Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1300 Made in 1918. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block Colt markings on the left side of the slide, "MODEL OF 1911.U...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Barrel and Ammunition
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1300 Made in 1944. Fixed sights, with "REMINGTON RAND INC./ SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A." and "P" on the slide, Atw...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
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3799 -
STI Match Trojan Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2000 Made in Texas, this is an excellent example of a tactical / match tape pistol, featuring Patridge blade and adjustable notch
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
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