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Rock Island Auction Company
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May Premiere Auction
May Premiere Auction
Auction Currency
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Auction Location
7819 42nd St W
,
Rock Island
,
Illinois
,
61201
,
United States
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Thursday, May 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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 U.S. Ward-Burton Bolt Action Military Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce U.S. Ward-Burton Bolt Action Military Carbine This is an exceptional example of a very scarce Ward-Burton Calvary carbine. The Ward-Burton rif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
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1251 -
Winchester Third Model Hotchkiss Bolt Action Musket with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Winchester Third Model Hotchkiss Bolt Action Musket with Factory Letter This is a fine example of a Winchester 1883 Third Model bolt action musket. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1877 Trapdoor Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1877 Trapdoor Rifle This is a fine example of a scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1877 trapdoor rifle as manufactured in 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
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U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Burton Bolt Action Trials rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Burton Bolt Action Trials rifle This is a very fine example of one of the 1,011 U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Bur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle There were only 10,001 of these rifles manufactured between 1871 and 1872 by Springfield Armory
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle This is a nice example of an original U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle that was manufactured in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
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Scarce Joslyn Model 1870 Breech-Loading 50-70 Cartridge Conversion Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Joslyn Model 1870 Breech-Loading 50-70 Cartridge Conversion Rifle This is a very rare example of a late manufactured Model 1870 Joslyn Breech-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine This is a very fine example of a U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1879 Carbine with low arch br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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Fine 1891 Production U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Ramrod Bayonet Rifle with Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
Fine 1891 Production U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Ramrod Bayonet Rifle with Sling This is a very fine example of a late production Model 1884
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine This is an example of a U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1879 Carbine with low arch breechblock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
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1260 -
Winchester-Lee Straight Pull Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Winchester-Lee Straight Pull Sporting Rifle Manufactured post 1898. Blade front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight, with the two line address and Nic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
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1261 -
Vintage U.S. Military McClellan Saddle with Saddle Bags and Reins
Rock Island Auction Company
Vintage U.S. Military McClellan Saddle with Saddle Bags and Reins This example is embossed with "US" in an oval on the tapaderos and on t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
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Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Gallery Practice 22LR Bolt Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Gallery Practice 22LR Bolt Action Rifle The is a rare example of one of only 841 Model 1898 Krag .22 caliber Ga
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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1263 -
Exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1899 Krag Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1899 Krag Carbine This is a early production Model 1899 Krag carbine as manufactured in 1900. The serial number co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
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Desirable Late Production U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable Late Production U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle This is a very fine example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag rifle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
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Desirable U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle This is a very fine example of a standard U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag rifle. These
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
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1266 -
Sharps New Model 1865 Cartridge Conversion Single Shot Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Sharps New Model 1865 Cartridge Conversion Single Shot Rifle This is 1 of only about 1,000 New Model 1865 rifles manufactured. It is estimated that t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle Dated 1887
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle Dated 1887 This is an excellent example of an 1887 production Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle. The lef
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Armory Joslyn Breech Loading Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce U.S. Springfield Armory Joslyn Breech Loading Rifle This is an example of a Joslyn breech loading rifle. The Joslyn Rifle was the first breech
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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U.S. Springfield Model 1877 Trapdoor Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Springfield Model 1877 Trapdoor Rifle Manufactured in 1877 and 1878, this model was also known as the Transitional 1873/1879 with a total produc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
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Rare Spanish American War Era Colt Model 1897 Gatling Gun with Carriage
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare Spanish American War Era Colt Model 1897 Gatling Gun with Carriage This Model 1897 Gatling Gun mounted on a wooden carriage and features a 30 3/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110,000.00 - 160,000.00
Sold to floor for 110,000.00
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Signed Correspondence from Richard Jordan Gatling, Inventor of the Gatling Gun, on the Subject of Hi
Rock Island Auction Company
Signed Correspondence from Richard Jordan Gatling, Inventor of the Gatling Gun, on the Subject of His Patents Measuring 5 3/4 wide and 8 7/8 inches l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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Signed Correspondence from Richard Jordan Gatling, Inventor of the Gatling Gun, on Gatling Gun Compa
Rock Island Auction Company
Signed Correspondence from Richard Jordan Gatling, Inventor of the Gatling Gun, on Gatling Gun Company Letterhead Measuring 11 inches wide (note: fol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
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1274 -
Excellent Pre-64 War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Extra Rare 32 WCF Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Pre-64 War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Extra Rare 32 WCF Caliber Manufactured in 1942. The rifle is chambered in 32 WCF, an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 22,500.00 - 37,500.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine in 22 Hornet
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine in 22 Hornet Manufactured in 1946 during the transition period (late 1945 to 1951). It is chambered in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
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Rare and Highly Desirable Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 9 mm Mauser
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare and Highly Desirable Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 9 mm Mauser Manufactured in 1936. It is chambered in 9 mm or 9 x 57 Mauser. A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
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Rare and Highly Desirable Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 7.92 mm Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare and Highly Desirable Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 7.92 mm Caliber Manufactured in 1939. The rifle is chambered in 7.92 mm. According
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
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Extremely Rare Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 7.65 mm Argentine
Rock Island Auction Company
Extremely Rare Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 7.65 mm Argentine Manufactured in 1936. The rifle is chambered in 7.65 mm Argentine, als
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
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Scarce Pre-War, Early Production Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H Magnum with Three
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Pre-War, Early Production Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H Magnum with Three Digit Serial Number Manufactured in 1936. H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
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Exceptional and Rare Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle Chambered in .220 Swif
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional and Rare Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle Chambered in .220 Swift This example was manufactured in 1952. There we
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
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Desirable and Rare Pre-War Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle Chambered in the 7x57mm
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable and Rare Pre-War Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle Chambered in the 7x57mm Mauser Cartridge This example was manufactured i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
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Desirable Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in Scarce 257 Roberts Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in Scarce 257 Roberts Caliber This example was manufactured in 1952. Has a hooded
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
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Scarce Winchester Model 52 E International Match Free Style Bolt Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Winchester Model 52 E International Match Free Style Bolt Action Rifle This is an excellent example of the model 52 target rifle as sub-contra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
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Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Target Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Target Rifle This is an excellent example of a standard production Winchester Model 70 target rifle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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Early Production Winchester Deluxe Model 71 Lever Action Rifle Serial Number 489
Rock Island Auction Company
Early Production Winchester Deluxe Model 71 Lever Action Rifle Serial Number 489 Manufactured in 1936, the second year of production. Standard Winche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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Winchester Model 55 Takedown Rifle in Scarce 25-35 W.C.F.
Rock Island Auction Company
Winchester Model 55 Takedown Rifle in Scarce 25-35 W.C.F. Manufactured in 1927, this takedown example is chambered in the rare 25-35 caliber. Beaded
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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1287 -
Winchester Model 65 Lever Action Rifle in Scarce 32-20 Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Winchester Model 65 Lever Action Rifle in Scarce 32-20 Caliber Winchester manufactured only about 5,700 Model 65 rifles from 1933 to 1947. This parti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
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Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine Manufactured in 1952. Standard barrel markings with the Winchester oval proof on the barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
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1289 -
Remington Model 1901 Military Rolling Block Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Remington Model 1901 Military Rolling Block Rifle Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with "REMINGTON ARMS CO./ILION.N.Y. U.S.A./PAT...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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Outstanding Scarce Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle in .264 Winchester Mag
Rock Island Auction Company
Outstanding Scarce Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle in .264 Winchester Magnum with Box Manufactured in 1962. The rifle has
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in Desirable 22 Hornet
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in Desirable 22 Hornet Manufactured in 1949 during the transition period (late 1945 to 1951)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Desirable 300 Winchester Magnum
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Desirable 300 Winchester Magnum Manufactured in 1963 in the rare .300 Winchester Magnum caliber, whic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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Scarce Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Varmint Rifle in 243 Winchester
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Varmint Rifle in 243 Winchester Manufactured in 1959. The barrel and receiver are tapped for sight/scop
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
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Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope Manufactured in 1940. Hooded ramp front sight and folding adjustable leaf rear sigh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope Manufactured in 1948 during the transition period (late 1945 to 1951). Hooded ramp front sigh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
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Exceptional Winchester Model 52C Sporter Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Winchester Model 52C Sporter Rifle Manufactured in 1960. Hooded ram front sight and Lyman receiver sight with the Winchester factory oval
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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Scarce Pre-War Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 22 Hornet with Deluxe Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Pre-War Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 22 Hornet with Deluxe Stock Manufactured in 1940. Hooded brass beaded blade front sight on a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H Magnum
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H Magnum Manufactured in 1952. Hooded front sight and folding two leaf rear sig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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Pre-64 Early Transition Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
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Pre-64 Early Transition Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle Manufactured in 1946. Has a beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
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Very Rare Winchester "Seal Gun" Single Shot Bolt Action Experimental Pistol Formerly in the Peter an
Rock Island Auction Company
Very Rare Winchester "Seal Gun" Single Shot Bolt Action Experimental Pistol Formerly in the Peter and Patty Murray Collection Developed i...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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