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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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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
Quantity : 1 | 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
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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
Quantity : 1 | 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
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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
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Maynard Patent Model 1882 Single Shot 20 Gauge Shotgun171 - Maynard Patent Model 1882 Single Shot 20 Gauge Shotgun
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Maynard Patent Model 1882 Single Shot 20 Gauge Shotgun The right side of the receiver is marked: " MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FAL...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Massive Unmarked Single Shot Percussion Target Rifle with Scope172 - Massive Unmarked Single Shot Percussion Target Rifle with Scope
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Massive Unmarked Single Shot Percussion Target Rifle with Scope The massive barrel is fitted with a 47 inch sighting tube with a rubber eye piece and
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Custom Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with Engraved Vanwey Barrel and Scope173 - Custom Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with Engraved Vanwey Barrel and Scope
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Custom Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with Engraved Vanwey Barrel and Scope It is unsure of the manufacture date, the front underside of the r
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Custom Paul Shuttleworth Stevens Falling Block Single Shot Target Rifle174 - Custom Paul Shuttleworth Stevens Falling Block Single Shot Target Rifle
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Custom Paul Shuttleworth Stevens Falling Block Single Shot Target Rifle This rifle is based on a Stevens Model 44 1/2 falling block action with a Pau
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Custom Stevens Falling Block Single Shot Rifle with an Original Stevens-Pope Barrel175 - Custom Stevens Falling Block Single Shot Rifle with an Original Stevens-Pope Barrel
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Custom Stevens Falling Block Single Shot Rifle with an Original Stevens-Pope Barrel Has a quick detachable Lyman 77R Globe front sight on the sight b
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Unique Custom Winchester Model 1885 Takedown High Wall Single Shot Rifle with H.M. Pope Barrel176 - Unique Custom Winchester Model 1885 Takedown High Wall Single Shot Rifle with H.M. Pope Barrel
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Unique Custom Winchester Model 1885 Takedown High Wall Single Shot Rifle with H.M. Pope Barrel Manufactured after 1913 and subsequently customized. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Single Shot Inc. High Wall Falling Block Rifle177 - Single Shot Inc. High Wall Falling Block Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Single Shot Inc. High Wall Falling Block Rifle This rifle is a copy of the Winchester 1885 High Wall that features Marble Arms iron sights and a tang
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Stevens Model 45 Single Shot Range Rifle178 - Stevens Model 45 Single Shot Range Rifle
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Stevens Model 45 Single Shot Range Rifle Has a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. The top tang is
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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High Quality Reproduction of a British Mortar with Firing Base179 - High Quality Reproduction of a British Mortar with Firing Base
Rock Island Auction Company
High Quality Reproduction of a British Mortar with Firing Base Measuring 13 1/2 inches long, 9 3/4 inches wide across the trunnions, and 6 1/2 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Unmarked Miniature Brass Cannon with Carriage and Caisson180 - Unmarked Miniature Brass Cannon with Carriage and Caisson
Rock Island Auction Company
Unmarked Miniature Brass Cannon with Carriage and Caisson Measuring approximately 42 inches fully assembled, the lot consists of a 10 1/2 inch long b
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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