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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U.S. Martially Inspected Civil War Contract Starr 1858 Double Action Army Revolver3076 - U.S. Martially Inspected Civil War Contract Starr 1858 Double Action Army Revolver
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U.S. Martially Inspected Civil War Contract Starr 1858 Double Action Army Revolver Manufactured during the late 1850s and early 1860s, Starr Revolver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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U.S. Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver3077 - U.S. Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
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U.S. Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver Pinched blade front and frame groove rear sights, with "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E. REMINGTON...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Harper's Ferry Iron-Mounted Two Band Model 1855 Percussion Rifle Dated 18613078 - Scarce U.S. Harper's Ferry Iron-Mounted Two Band Model 1855 Percussion Rifle Dated 1861
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Scarce U.S. Harper's Ferry Iron-Mounted Two Band Model 1855 Percussion Rifle Dated 1861 This is one of an estimated 5,151 later production Mode...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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U.S. Civil War Model 1863 Remington Zouave Percussion Rifle3079 - U.S. Civil War Model 1863 Remington Zouave Percussion Rifle
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U.S. Civil War Model 1863 Remington Zouave Percussion Rifle Manufactured circa 1862 to 1865 with a total production of only approximately 12,500. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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U.S. Savage Model 1861 Civil War Rifle-Musket3080 - U.S. Savage Model 1861 Civil War Rifle-Musket
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U.S. Savage Model 1861 Civil War Rifle-Musket Post front and 3-leaf rear sights, with "1863" marked on top of the chamber, "V/P/eagl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine3081 - Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
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Smith's Patent Percussion Breech Loading Civil War Carbine A total of 30,362 Smith carbines were purchased by the United States during the Civi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine3082 - Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine
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Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine Manufactured 1863-1865. This Fifth Model carbine has the distinctive gui
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Joslyn Model 1864 Civil War Carbine3083 - Joslyn Model 1864 Civil War Carbine
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Joslyn Model 1864 Civil War Carbine One of 8,000 Model 1864 Joslyn breech-loading carbines purchased by the Ordnance Department from the Joslyn Fire
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine3084 - Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine
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Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine Post Civil War converted to fire the .50-70 Government center fire cartridge with the six
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine3085 - Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine
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Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine Manufactured by Starr Arms Company of Yonkers, New York circa 1862 to 1865. The lock is marked
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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U.S. Civil War Maynard Second Model Percussion Breech Loading Carbine3086 - U.S. Civil War Maynard Second Model Percussion Breech Loading Carbine
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U.S. Civil War Maynard Second Model Percussion Breech Loading Carbine Manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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Civil War LeMat "Grape-Shot" Revolver3087 - Civil War LeMat "Grape-Shot" Revolver
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Civil War LeMat "Grape-Shot" Revolver Second Model Paris LeMat revolver was manufactured circa 1864-1865. This revolver has the unique Le...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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Scarce Devisme Cartridge Revolver with Confederate Association3088 - Scarce Devisme Cartridge Revolver with Confederate Association
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Scarce Devisme Cartridge Revolver with Confederate Association Most famously associated with the Confederate States of America due to the Devisme Swo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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U.S. Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver3089 - U.S. Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
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U.S. Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver Manufactured from 1863 to 1875. The top barrel flat is stamped "PATENTED...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
 
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Scarce French Perrin Civil War Era Double Action Revolver3090 - Scarce French Perrin Civil War Era Double Action Revolver
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Scarce French Perrin Civil War Era Double Action Revolver Marked "PERRIN/& Cie Bte" in tiny letters on the right side of the frame wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Scarce Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Army Revolver3091 - Scarce Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Army Revolver
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Scarce Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Army Revolver Also known as the 2nd Model Lipfire, this revolver was manufactured in the early 18...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Civil War Starr Arms Model 1863 Single Action Percussion Revolver3092 - Civil War Starr Arms Model 1863 Single Action Percussion Revolver
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Civil War Starr Arms Model 1863 Single Action Percussion Revolver Manufactured between 1863 and 1865. The left side of the frame is marked "S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Scarce Civil War Joslyn Army Model Percussion Revolver3093 - Scarce Civil War Joslyn Army Model Percussion Revolver
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Scarce Civil War Joslyn Army Model Percussion Revolver This is an example of a Civil War Joslyn Army Model, 5 shot .44 caliber percussion revolver th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Desirable U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver3094 - Desirable U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver
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Desirable U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver This is one of the approximately 5,800 percussion revolvers ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Sharps New Model 1859 Double Set-Trigger Rifle3095 - Sharps New Model 1859 Double Set-Trigger Rifle
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Sharps New Model 1859 Double Set-Trigger Rifle This is an example of a Sharps New Model 1859 breech-loading rifle. The rifle has factory double set t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
 
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Civil War U.S. Lindsay Double Rifle Musket3096 - Civil War U.S. Lindsay Double Rifle Musket
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Civil War U.S. Lindsay Double Rifle Musket U.S. Model 1863 Double Rifle Musket manufactured by J.P. Lindsay in 1864. The Double Rifle Musket featured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Scarce Ames Pattern 1862 Naval Officer's Cutlass3097 - Scarce Ames Pattern 1862 Naval Officer's Cutlass
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Scarce Ames Pattern 1862 Naval Officer's Cutlass Non-Regulation pattern 1862 Ames Cutless for Navy Officer's & Chief Petty Officer'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Ames 1864 Army Contract Naval Cutlass3098 - Scarce U.S. Ames 1864 Army Contract Naval Cutlass
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Scarce U.S. Ames 1864 Army Contract Naval Cutlass Essentially identical to the enlisted cutlasses that were supplied to the United States Navy by Ame
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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Confederate Richmond Armory Type III Model 1861 Dated Rifled-Musket3099 - Confederate Richmond Armory Type III Model 1861 Dated Rifled-Musket
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Confederate Richmond Armory Type III Model 1861 Dated Rifled-Musket Manufactured circa 1861-1865. These rifle-muskets conformed to the general config
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Scarce Virginia Manufactory 2nd Model Percussion Conversion Musket3100 - Scarce Virginia Manufactory 2nd Model Percussion Conversion Musket
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Scarce Virginia Manufactory 2nd Model Percussion Conversion Musket One of the approximately 14,000 Late Style Flintlock muskets manufactured by Virgi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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U.S. Whitney Model 1841 Percussion Mississippi Rifle with Possible Confederate History3101 - U.S. Whitney Model 1841 Percussion Mississippi Rifle with Possible Confederate History
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U.S. Whitney Model 1841 Percussion Mississippi Rifle with Possible Confederate History This is an example of a U.S. Model 1841 Rifle that was manufac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Civil War Spencer Repeating Arms Company Model 1860 Army Repeating Rifle3102 - Civil War Spencer Repeating Arms Company Model 1860 Army Repeating Rifle
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Civil War Spencer Repeating Arms Company Model 1860 Army Repeating Rifle This example is one of the rifles in the second order with serial numbers in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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U.S. Robinson Contract Model 1861 Rifle-Musket3103 - U.S. Robinson Contract Model 1861 Rifle-Musket
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U.S. Robinson Contract Model 1861 Rifle-Musket This is a good example of 1 of 30,000 muskets manufactured by E. Robinson of New York City circa 1863-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Saddle Ring Carbine with Post War Alteration3104 - Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Saddle Ring Carbine with Post War Alteration
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Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Saddle Ring Carbine with Post War Alteration Manufactured from 1863-1865 with a total production of about 50,000, the Sp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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U.S. Poultney & Trimble Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine3105 - U.S. Poultney & Trimble Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
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U.S. Poultney & Trimble Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine Blade front and ladder rear sights with "L.F.R." stamped ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine3106 - Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine
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Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine This is a late Civil War production New Model 1863 Carbine made without a patch box. Manufactured from 1863 t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Civil War U.S. Ames Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword with Sheath Dated 18613107 - Civil War U.S. Ames Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword with Sheath Dated 1861
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Civil War U.S. Ames Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword with Sheath Dated 1861 Measuring 40 1/2 inches overall, with a 34 1/2 inch double fuller blade, st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine3108 - Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine
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Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine This is an example of one of approximately 20,600 percussion carbines manufactured by Starr Ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Civil War Joslyn Model 1864 Carbine3109 - Civil War Joslyn Model 1864 Carbine
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Civil War Joslyn Model 1864 Carbine This is an example of one of 8,000 Model 1864 Joslyn breechloading carbines purchased by the Ordnance Departmen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine3110 - Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine
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Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine This is an example of a Type II Gwyn & Campbell "Union Carbine" manufactured by Edward ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Scarce Triplett & Scott Civil War Repeating Carbine3111 - Scarce Triplett & Scott Civil War Repeating Carbine
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Scarce Triplett & Scott Civil War Repeating Carbine This is an example of a scarce Triplett & Scott Carbine manufactured by the Meriden Man...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Second Model Civil War Merrill Carbine3112 - Second Model Civil War Merrill Carbine
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Second Model Civil War Merrill Carbine This is an example of a Second Model Merrill Civil War carbine. The late style lock plate features the Second
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Sharps New Model 1859 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine3113 - Sharps New Model 1859 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine
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Sharps New Model 1859 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine Relined three groove barrel. Stock without a patch box, saddle ring and bar mounted on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Rare Exceptional British Proofed Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine3114 - Rare Exceptional British Proofed Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine
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Rare Exceptional British Proofed Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine This is an outstanding example of a Colt Model 1855 revolving carbine. Also known
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 30,000.00
 
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Exceptional Colt Model 1851 Army/Navy Percussion Revolver3115 - Exceptional Colt Model 1851 Army/Navy Percussion Revolver
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Exceptional Colt Model 1851 Army/Navy Percussion Revolver This is an extraordinary example of a Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver that was manufactured i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 27,500.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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Iconic, Historic and Exceptional Colt Civilian Walker Serial Number 1078 with Magnificent Period Hol3116 - Iconic, Historic and Exceptional Colt Civilian Walker Serial Number 1078 with Magnificent Period Hol
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Iconic, Historic and Exceptional Colt Civilian Walker Serial Number 1078 with Magnificent Period Holster: Popularly Known as "The Thumb Print W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500,000.00 - 700,000.00
Sold to floor for 475,000.00
 
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Attractive Cased Engraved Colt Model 1851 Percussion Navy Revolver with Accessories3117 - Attractive Cased Engraved Colt Model 1851 Percussion Navy Revolver with Accessories
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Attractive Cased Engraved Colt Model 1851 Percussion Navy Revolver with Accessories Manufactured in 1870, this is a very nice example of an engraved
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Attractive New York Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver3118 - Attractive New York Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver
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Attractive New York Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver Colt Model 1860 Army revolver with four-screw frame manufactured in 1861 The revolver has
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Rare Documented Factory Engraved, Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion with Tiffany Grip3119 - Rare Documented Factory Engraved, Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion with Tiffany Grip
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Rare Documented Factory Engraved, Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion with Tiffany Grip This is an extraordinary example of a Tiffany Grip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for 22,500.00
 
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Early Commercial Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Ivory Grips3120 - Early Commercial Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Early Commercial Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1852. This commercial production Dragoon revolver has the distinc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
 
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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Relief Carved Ivory Grips3121 - Factory Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Relief Carved Ivory Grips
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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Relief Carved Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1867. The revolver has a three screw frame and decorate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
 
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Colt Lightning Magazine Slide Action Baby Carbine3122 - Colt Lightning Magazine Slide Action Baby Carbine
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Colt Lightning Magazine Slide Action Baby Carbine Colt Lightning Medium Frame "Baby" carbine manufactured in 1892. The carbine has the sl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
 
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Scarce Colt Model 1855 Full Stock Sporting Rifle with 21 Inch Barrel3123 - Scarce Colt Model 1855 Full Stock Sporting Rifle with 21 Inch Barrel
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Scarce Colt Model 1855 Full Stock Sporting Rifle with 21 Inch Barrel This is an extraordinary example of a Colt Model 1855 .44 Caliber Full-Stock Spo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
 
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Early Production Cased Deluxe Factory Engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver3124 - Early Production Cased Deluxe Factory Engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver
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Early Production Cased Deluxe Factory Engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver This is an exceptional example of a factory engraved Colt Model 1851 Nav
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 27,500.00
 
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Rare Gold and Nickel Plated Thuer Conversion Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver3125 - Rare Gold and Nickel Plated Thuer Conversion Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver
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Rare Gold and Nickel Plated Thuer Conversion Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver This Colt Model 1860 Army revolver was manufactured in 1868 and modified b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 60,000.00
Sold to floor for 30,000.00
 
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