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.
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James Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol3340 - James Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
James Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol German silver barrel with two British proofs stamped on the upper left flat. The two blades (3-1/4 inch spear p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Factory Engraved Moores Patent National Arms Number 1 Derringer with Patriotic Motif3341 - Factory Engraved Moores Patent National Arms Number 1 Derringer with Patriotic Motif
Rock Island Auction Company
Factory Engraved Moores Patent National Arms Number 1 Derringer with Patriotic Motif Manufactured by National Arms Company from 1865 to 1870. The top
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Frank Wesson Superposed Pistols -A) Very Early Frank Wesson Large Frame Super3342 - Collector's Lot of Two Frank Wesson Superposed Pistols -A) Very Early Frank Wesson Large Frame Super
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Collector's Lot of Two Frank Wesson Superposed Pistols -A) Very Early Frank Wesson Large Frame Superposed Pistol with Sliding Dirk Collector&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Cased C. Sharps Model 1B Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol with Ivory Grips and a Case3343 - Cased C. Sharps Model 1B Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol with Ivory Grips and a Case
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Cased C. Sharps Model 1B Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol with Ivory Grips and a Case Manufactured circa 1859-1874. Brass bead front and groove rear sigh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Merwin & Bray Single Shot Derringer Pistols with Case -A) Merwin & Bray Singl3344 - Collector's Lot of Two Merwin & Bray Single Shot Derringer Pistols with Case -A) Merwin & Bray Singl
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Collector's Lot of Two Merwin & Bray Single Shot Derringer Pistols with Case -A) Merwin & Bray Single Shot Pistol Collector's Lot ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to fritzcole for (1,200.00 + 246.00BP) = 1,446.00
 
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Excellent Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Revolver3345 - Excellent Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Revolver
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Excellent Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Revolver Produced in the 1890s. Standard markings, with floral engraving on the barrel and frame, and knurl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Sharps Pepperbox Pistols -A) Sharps Model 1A Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol3346 - Collector's Lot of Two Sharps Pepperbox Pistols -A) Sharps Model 1A Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Two Sharps Pepperbox Pistols -A) Sharps Model 1A Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol Collector's Lot of Two Sharps Pepperbox P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Three Alarm/Trap Guns -A) SALMON Marked Pinfire Trap Gun3347 - Collector's Lot of Three Alarm/Trap Guns -A) SALMON Marked Pinfire Trap Gun
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Three Alarm/Trap Guns -A) SALMON Marked Pinfire Trap Gun Collector's Lot of Three Alarm/Trap Guns -A) SALMON Marked Pin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Extremely Fine Factory Etched Engraved and Silver Finished Remington Elliot 5-Shot Pepperbox Pistol 3348 - Extremely Fine Factory Etched Engraved and Silver Finished Remington Elliot 5-Shot Pepperbox Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Extremely Fine Factory Etched Engraved and Silver Finished Remington Elliot 5-Shot Pepperbox Pistol with Ivory Grips Manufactured between 1863 and 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Engraved and Gold Finished Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent 4-Barrel Derringer Pistol3349 - Engraved and Gold Finished Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent 4-Barrel Derringer Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Engraved and Gold Finished Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent 4-Barrel Derringer Pistol Manufactured in Birmingham in the 1860s, using the patent b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Unique Antique Umbrella Revolver3350 - Unique Antique Umbrella Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Unique Antique Umbrella Revolver When fully assembled, the item appears to be a conventional modern folding umbrella, 35 1/2 inches overall, with a b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Custom Engraved Colt Number Three Single Shot Derringer with C U Gambler's Kit3351 - Custom Engraved Colt Number Three Single Shot Derringer with C U Gambler's Kit
Rock Island Auction Company
Custom Engraved Colt Number Three Single Shot Derringer with C U Gambler's Kit The custom engraved Colt number three Derringer with "-COLT...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Cased Factory Engraved English Tipping & Lawden/Sharps Patent Four-Shot Pepperbox Pistol3352 - Cased Factory Engraved English Tipping & Lawden/Sharps Patent Four-Shot Pepperbox Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Cased Factory Engraved English Tipping & Lawden/Sharps Patent Four-Shot Pepperbox Pistol This is a nice example of a cased engraved Sharps Pate...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Cased Unmarked Engraved European Palm Pistol3353 - Cased Unmarked Engraved European Palm Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Cased Unmarked Engraved European Palm Pistol Consignor notes indicate this is a French Rauchouse squeeze pistol. Upon extensive research, writer foun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Engraved Gaulois Number 2 Palm Pistol with Presentation Case3354 - Engraved Gaulois Number 2 Palm Pistol with Presentation Case
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Engraved Gaulois Number 2 Palm Pistol with Presentation Case The top of the barrel is marked "GAULOIS", with the crossed cannons, and arr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Small "Le Petit Gardian" Marked Pinfire Ring Pistol with Case3355 - Small "Le Petit Gardian" Marked Pinfire Ring Pistol with Case
Rock Island Auction Company
Small "Le Petit Gardian" Marked Pinfire Ring Pistol with Case Produced by an unknown maker, this is a 5-shot manually rotated pinfire pep...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Type II Remington Over/Under Deringer with Pearl Grips and S.D. Myres El Paso Marked Holster3356 - Type II Remington Over/Under Deringer with Pearl Grips and S.D. Myres El Paso Marked Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
Type II Remington Over/Under Deringer with Pearl Grips and S.D. Myres El Paso Marked Holster Manufactured circa 1888 to 1911. Marked "REMINGTO...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Unwin & Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol3357 - Unwin & Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Unwin & Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol German silver barrel, marked with a pair of crossed scepter proofs on the upper left flat. Fitted with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Scarce Remington Rider Magazine Pistol3358 - Scarce Remington Rider Magazine Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Remington Rider Magazine Pistol Manufactured from 1871 to 1888, with a total production of approximately 10,000. The Rider pistol was a Joseph
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Scarce Little All Right Firearms Company Palm Pistol3359 - Scarce Little All Right Firearms Company Palm Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Little All Right Firearms Company Palm Pistol One of the oddest of palm squeezers, the "Little All Right Palm" or "Squeezer&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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