May Premiere Auction

Auction Details

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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Scarce Factory Engraved Savage Excelsior Grade Takedown Lever Action Rifle121Scarce Factory Engraved Savage Excelsior Grade Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Factory Engraved Savage Excelsior Grade Takedown Lever Action Rifle Manufactured circa 1905 to 1917. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear s
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Marlin Model 97 Lever Action Rifle with Rare 28 Inch Barrel122Marlin Model 97 Lever Action Rifle with Rare 28 Inch Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Marlin Model 97 Lever Action Rifle with Rare 28 Inch Barrel Manufactured between 1897 and 1917. Has a beaded blade front sight and a flip up elevatio
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to alborn for 1,928.00
Marlin Model 39 Lever Action Rifle with Star Stamped Tang123Marlin Model 39 Lever Action Rifle with Star Stamped Tang
Rock Island Auction Company
Marlin Model 39 Lever Action Rifle with Star Stamped Tang Manufactured in the mid 1920s. The final inspection star stamp was only used for about 5 ye
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
Cased Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with an Extra 410 Gauge Smoothbore Barrel124Cased Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with an Extra 410 Gauge Smoothbore Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Cased Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with an Extra 410 Gauge Smoothbore Barrel Manufactured from 1920 to 1940, this Lever Action is eq
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
Extremely Rare Documented 20 Inch Barrel Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Saddle Ring Car125Extremely Rare Documented 20 Inch Barrel Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Saddle Ring Car
Rock Island Auction Company
Extremely Rare Documented 20 Inch Barrel Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter This is an example of an
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
Desirable Winchester "Double W" Ammunition Display Board in Frame126Desirable Winchester "Double W" Ammunition Display Board in Frame
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable Winchester "Double W" Ammunition Display Board in Frame The board is mounted in 3 inch flat wood frame, 57 inch wide by 39 1/2 ...
Estimate : 22,500.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 35,000.00
Outstanding Exhibition Grade Factory Panel Scene Engraved Special Order Providence Tool Peabody & Ma127Outstanding Exhibition Grade Factory Panel Scene Engraved Special Order Providence Tool Peabody & Ma
Rock Island Auction Company
Outstanding Exhibition Grade Factory Panel Scene Engraved Special Order Providence Tool Peabody & Martini Creedmoor Single Shot Target Rifle Th...
Estimate : 60,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for 50,000.00
Fine Bridgeport Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Sharps Letter From Hank Williams Jr. Collectio128Fine Bridgeport Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Sharps Letter From Hank Williams Jr. Collectio
Rock Island Auction Company
Fine Bridgeport Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Sharps Letter From Hank Williams Jr. Collection This is a fine example of a documented Sharps
Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
Sharps Model 1853 Sporting Rifle129Sharps Model 1853 Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Sharps Model 1853 Sporting Rifle This is an example of a Sharps Model 1853 Sporting Rifle that was manufactured circa 1855. The rifle has a .44 calib
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
Antique Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with Scope130Antique Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Antique Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with Scope Manufactured 1887 this Winchester High Wall Rifle is equipped with an unmarked dovetail moun
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to JohnV for 3,313.75
Exceptional Extremely Rare Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen Single Shot Target Rifle131Exceptional Extremely Rare Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen Single Shot Target Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Extremely Rare Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen Single Shot Target Rifle This is an exceptional example of an extremely rare Remington
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for 50,000.00
Desirable Inscribed Sharps Model 1874 Long Range Single Shot Creedmoor Style Target Rifle132Desirable Inscribed Sharps Model 1874 Long Range Single Shot Creedmoor Style Target Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable Inscribed Sharps Model 1874 Long Range Single Shot Creedmoor Style Target Rifle This is a fine example of a scarce early Sharps M1874 Cre
Estimate : 13,000.00 - 17,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
Extremely Rare, Sharps Model 1855 U.S. Navy Breech Loading Rifle with Rollin White Patent Markings133Extremely Rare, Sharps Model 1855 U.S. Navy Breech Loading Rifle with Rollin White Patent Markings
Rock Island Auction Company
Extremely Rare, Sharps Model 1855 U.S. Navy Breech Loading Rifle with Rollin White Patent Markings This is an extremely rare example of the approxima
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
Desirable Stevens "Ideal" Model 51 Factory Engraved Schuetzen Rifle with Matching Extra Barrel134Desirable Stevens "Ideal" Model 51 Factory Engraved Schuetzen Rifle with Matching Extra Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable Stevens "Ideal" Model 51 Factory Engraved Schuetzen Rifle with Matching Extra Barrel This is an extremely fine example of a Ste...
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Unertl Scope135Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Unertl Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Unertl Scope This rifle was manufactured after 1919 and subsequently custom en
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
Engraved Marlin Ballard Schuetzen Single Shot Rifle with Custom Titherington Stockton, Cal. Marked B136Engraved Marlin Ballard Schuetzen Single Shot Rifle with Custom Titherington Stockton, Cal. Marked B
Rock Island Auction Company
Engraved Marlin Ballard Schuetzen Single Shot Rifle with Custom Titherington Stockton, Cal. Marked Barrel Manufactured from 1881 to 1891 and subseque
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Henri Pieper Belgian 7-Chamber Volley Gun137Henri Pieper Belgian 7-Chamber Volley Gun
Rock Island Auction Company
Henri Pieper Belgian 7-Chamber Volley Gun Popular among market hunters of the late 19th century, volley guns (also known as goose guns) used simultan
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
Scarce Remington Arms Co. No. 7 Rolling Block Rifle138Scarce Remington Arms Co. No. 7 Rolling Block Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Remington Arms Co. No. 7 Rolling Block Rifle Approximately 1,000 of this model were manufactured between 1903 and 1911. This example has a bra
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
Marlin Ballard No. 5 Pacific Single Shot Rifle139Marlin Ballard No. 5 Pacific Single Shot Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Marlin Ballard No. 5 Pacific Single Shot Rifle Manufactured from 1876 to 1891. The distinctive features of the No. 5 Pacific Rifle include a ramrod m
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
E. Remington & Sons Model 2 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle140E. Remington & Sons Model 2 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
E. Remington & Sons Model 2 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle The barrel has a German silver blade front sight with an elevation adjustable rear sig...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 950.00