May Premiere Auction

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The Rock Island Auction Company's 2014 May Premiere Firearms Auction Will
Attract the Top Collectors of Numerous Genres.
It takes a lot to capture the interest of the top firearms collectors in the world. They've been around the hobby for years and have seen a lot, so when something grabs their eye, you know it has to be special. RIAC's May 2014 Premiere Firearms Auction has the piqued the curiosity of collectors seeking nothing but the best in not just one, but several popular and historic categories.
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German Single Shot Target Rifle161 - German Single Shot Target Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
German Single Shot Target Rifle Ramp mounted glove front sight and a flat quarter rib on the octagon barrel, with German "crown/letter" p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Early American Elevating Vernier Compass, a Complete Surveyor's Outfit162 - Early American Elevating Vernier Compass, a Complete Surveyor's Outfit
Rock Island Auction Company
Early American Elevating Vernier Compass, a Complete Surveyor's Outfit Engraved in script on the silvered compass face, "Heisely & Son...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Heath & Company Bell Pattern Number One Royal Navy Sextant, Marked to Rear Admiral Charles Maurice B163 - Heath & Company Bell Pattern Number One Royal Navy Sextant, Marked to Rear Admiral Charles Maurice B
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Heath & Company Bell Pattern Number One Royal Navy Sextant, Marked to Rear Admiral Charles Maurice Blackman, DSO Engraved in script on the silv...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Large and Complex Hildebrand Theodolite164 - Large and Complex Hildebrand Theodolite
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Large and Complex Hildebrand Theodolite This is a high precision German altazimuth theodolite. The mainplate is marked "Hildebrand" and &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Mid 19th Century London Production Brass Navigational Sextant with Case165 - Mid 19th Century London Production Brass Navigational Sextant with Case
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Mid 19th Century London Production Brass Navigational Sextant with Case Engraved in script on the silver inlaid brass arc, "Spencer Browning &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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W. & L.E. Gurley New York Production Surveyor's Plane Compass166 - W. & L.E. Gurley New York Production Surveyor's Plane Compass
Rock Island Auction Company
W. & L.E. Gurley New York Production Surveyor's Plane Compass Engraved in script on the silvered compass dial, "W. & L. E. Gurley ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Scarce Winchester Model 1885 Semi-Deluxe Target Rifle in 22 Short with Swiss Buttplate167 - Scarce Winchester Model 1885 Semi-Deluxe Target Rifle in 22 Short with Swiss Buttplate
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Scarce Winchester Model 1885 Semi-Deluxe Target Rifle in 22 Short with Swiss Buttplate This is an excellent example of a semi-deluxe or special sport
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Special Single Shot Rifle168 - Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Special Single Shot Rifle
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Special Single Shot Rifle This is an early production Winchester Model 1885 high wall sporting rifle that was manufac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Unique Special Order Factory Winchester Low Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter169 - Unique Special Order Factory Winchester Low Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Unique Special Order Factory Winchester Low Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter The factory letter states that the rifle was originally 38 W.C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle170 - Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle Manufactured in 1888. The number 3 barrel has a blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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