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.
Buyer's Premium is 20.5% by credit card, reduced to 18% if payment is made by cash, check or wire transfer. Contact Rock Island Auction Company to complete your registration with the auction house.
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Rare Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Take-Down Rifle in 50 Express3026 - Rare Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Take-Down Rifle in 50 Express
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Take-Down Rifle in 50 Express This is an exceptional example of a deluxe special order Winchester Mod
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 37,500.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Exceptional Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Take Down Fancy Sporting Rifle3027 - Exceptional Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Take Down Fancy Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Take Down Fancy Sporting Rifle This is an excellent example of a Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Take Do
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
 
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Rare Documented Special Order Westley Richards Marked Winchester Model 1886 Rifle with Casehardened 3028 - Rare Documented Special Order Westley Richards Marked Winchester Model 1886 Rifle with Casehardened
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Rare Documented Special Order Westley Richards Marked Winchester Model 1886 Rifle with Casehardened Receiver and English Express Sights This is an ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
 
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Rare Nickel-Plated Winchester Model 1866 Musket3029 - Rare Nickel-Plated Winchester Model 1866 Musket
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Rare Nickel-Plated Winchester Model 1866 Musket This is a scarce nickel-plated example of a Winchester Model 1866 Musket that was manufactured in 186
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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Exceptionally Rare Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Musket3030 - Exceptionally Rare Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Musket
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Exceptionally Rare Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Musket This is a fine example of a very rare Winchester Model 1892 lever action musket as manuf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
 
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Desirable Winchester 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine3031 - Desirable Winchester 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine
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Desirable Winchester 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine This is a solid original example of a Winchester 1866 carbine that was manufactured in 1886. This carbi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine3032 - Excellent Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Excellent Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine The Model 1895 was the first lever action rifle manufactured by Winchester equipped
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,750.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Exceptional Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle3033 - Exceptional Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle
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Exceptional Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle This is an exceptional original example of a Winchester Model 1876 rifle that was manufactured i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Documented Factory Engraved Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Special Order Take-Down Rifle with Letter3034 - Documented Factory Engraved Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Special Order Take-Down Rifle with Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Documented Factory Engraved Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Special Order Take-Down Rifle with Letter Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe. Caliber 33 WCF, Extr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 22,500.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Desirable Winchester Model 1876 .50 Express Lever Action Rifle3035 - Desirable Winchester Model 1876 .50 Express Lever Action Rifle
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Desirable Winchester Model 1876 .50 Express Lever Action Rifle Sometimes referred to as the Centennial Model, this 1876 rifle was manufactured in 188
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle3036 - Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle This is an example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle manufactured in 1894 with a casehardened re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle3037 - Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1929. The left rear upper barrel flat is marked with the model, trade mark, nickel steel and c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
 
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle3038 - Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle Manufactured in 1932, this was the first non-detachable box magazine rifle made by Winchester. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle3039 - Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1913. Dovetail blade front sight with ivory bead and adjustable buck horn rear sight. The le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Historic and Phenomenally Well Documented Indian War Veteran John Haag's Henry Lever Action Rifle wi3040 - Historic and Phenomenally Well Documented Indian War Veteran John Haag's Henry Lever Action Rifle wi
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Historic and Phenomenally Well Documented Indian War Veteran John Haag's Henry Lever Action Rifle with Extensive Provenance Henry lever action ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 65,000.00 - 110,000.00
Sold to floor for 55,000.00
 
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Documented Special Order Atlanta Police Department Factory Engraved Shipped Winchester Third Model 13041 - Documented Special Order Atlanta Police Department Factory Engraved Shipped Winchester Third Model 1
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Documented Special Order Atlanta Police Department Factory Engraved Shipped Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter Manufa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Browning Bros. Retailer Marking3042 - Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Browning Bros. Retailer Marking
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Browning Bros. Retailer Marking Manufactured in 1889. The top barrel flat is marked with the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle3043 - Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1885, this is a Third Model with the dust cover guide rail integrally machined to the receiv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Antique Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Lever Action 44-40 Carbine3044 - Antique Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Lever Action 44-40 Carbine
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Antique Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Lever Action 44-40 Carbine Manufactured in 1895 in the very desirable 44 WCF caliber. The carbine features
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Caliber3045 - Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Caliber
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Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Caliber Manufactured in 1908. The top barrel flat is marked with the two lin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Extra Length Barrel3046 - Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Extra Length Barrel
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Extra Length Barrel Manufactured in 1893 with the extra length 30 inch octagon barrel. The top barrel f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Scarce Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter3047 - Scarce Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter
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Scarce Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1896, this special order Model 1894 r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle3048 - Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Third Model manufactured in 1888 with the distinctive integral dust cover rail. Blade front sight and adjus
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle in Desirable 45-70 Caliber with Browning Bros. Marking3049 - Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle in Desirable 45-70 Caliber with Browning Bros. Marking
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle in Desirable 45-70 Caliber with Browning Bros. Marking Manufactured circa 1888. The rifle features a #3 30 inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
 
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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle3050 - Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured 1900. Full length magazine tube, dovetailed blade front sight with a brass bead a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle3051 - Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1914. The left side rear of the barrel is stamped with the two line nickel steel/smokeless p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
 
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Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle3052 - Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
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Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1879, this Second Model production features the dust cover guide rail secured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle3053 - Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1907. Dovetailed blade front and adjustable smokeless Model 94 32 W.S. sportin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter3054 - Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter
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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1906. The top of the barrel is marked with t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine3055 - Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Manufactured in 1902. Contoured side frame with the saddle ring and stud mounted on the left s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Scarce Heavy Barrel3056 - Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Scarce Heavy Barrel
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Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Scarce Heavy Barrel Manufactured in 1884, this is a Third Model with the dust cover guide
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine3057 - Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Manufactured in 1895. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address ahead of the r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle3058 - Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1908. Marble's blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights (missing ladder) with f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Semi-Deluxe Rifle in Desirable 38-55 Caliber3059 - Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Semi-Deluxe Rifle in Desirable 38-55 Caliber
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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Semi-Deluxe Rifle in Desirable 38-55 Caliber Manufactured in 1911. Blade front, adjustable sporting
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine3060 - Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Manufactured in 1913. The left side of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Exceptional Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine3061 - Exceptional Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine This is a beautiful example of an original unaltered and one of the finest Win
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 37,500.00
 
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Scarce Martially Inspected Civil War 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry Henry Lever Action Rifle3062 - Scarce Martially Inspected Civil War 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry Henry Lever Action Rifle
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Scarce Martially Inspected Civil War 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry Henry Lever Action Rifle This is a Henry lever action rifle that was manufac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for 32,500.00
 
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Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Conversion Carbine3063 - Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Conversion Carbine
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Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Conversion Carbine Following the Civil War the U.S. Government decided to convert many percussion military arms to me
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,250.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Very Fine Civil War Burnside Breech Loading Percussion Carbine3064 - Very Fine Civil War Burnside Breech Loading Percussion Carbine
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Very Fine Civil War Burnside Breech Loading Percussion Carbine Manufactured 1863-1865. The Burnside Carbine was designed by Federal General Ambrose E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Very Fine Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine3065 - Very Fine Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
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Very Fine Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine This Smith carbine was manufactured by American Machine Works, Springfield...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Excellent Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Carbine3066 - Excellent Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Carbine
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Excellent Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Carbine This is an excellent example of a Burnside Fifth Model Carbine manufactured by the Bu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Very Fine Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine3067 - Very Fine Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
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Very Fine Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine A total of 30,362 Smith carbines were purchased by the United States duri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Civil War Joslyn Model 1862 Breech Loading Carbine3068 - Civil War Joslyn Model 1862 Breech Loading Carbine
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Civil War Joslyn Model 1862 Breech Loading Carbine This is an example of a scarce transitional Model 1862 carbine with the Model 1864 type breech/pul
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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Scarce Sharps & Hankins Second Model 1862 Army Type Carbine3069 - Scarce Sharps & Hankins Second Model 1862 Army Type Carbine
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Scarce Sharps & Hankins Second Model 1862 Army Type Carbine Manufactured 1862 to 1865, only about 500 Model Army Type carbines were made, appro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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U.S. Civil War Maynard Second Model 1863 Percussion Breech Loading Carbine3070 - U.S. Civil War Maynard Second Model 1863 Percussion Breech Loading Carbine
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U.S. Civil War Maynard Second Model 1863 Percussion Breech Loading Carbine Manufactured 1863 to 1865. The left side of the receiver is stamped with t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Rare Confederate Fayetteville Armory Percussion Rifle3071 - Rare Confederate Fayetteville Armory Percussion Rifle
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Rare Confederate Fayetteville Armory Percussion Rifle This is a rare example of a Confederate Model 1855 pattern rifle manufactured at the former fed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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Unmarked Confederate Artillery Sword3072 - Unmarked Confederate Artillery Sword
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Unmarked Confederate Artillery Sword This solid example is patterned after the U.S. Model 1832 Enlisted Artillery Sword, absent of any markings, as i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Scarce Martially Inspected Pettengill Army Revolver3073 - Scarce Martially Inspected Pettengill Army Revolver
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Scarce Martially Inspected Pettengill Army Revolver Marked " PETTENGILLS / PATENT 1856" and "PATD JULY 22. 1856 / JULY 27. 1856"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Civil War Rogers & Spencer U.S. Contract Army Model Single Action Percussion Revolver3074 - Civil War Rogers & Spencer U.S. Contract Army Model Single Action Percussion Revolver
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Civil War Rogers & Spencer U.S. Contract Army Model Single Action Percussion Revolver Manufactured circa 1863-1865; while the contract called...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
 
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Fine Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver3075 - Fine Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver
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Fine Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver Manufactured in 1856 and is a Model 2 (serial number range 476-25,000) with a 3 1/2 inch 28 caliber o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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