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.
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
One Indo-Persian Axe and One Jambiya Dagger3460 - One Indo-Persian Axe and One Jambiya Dagger
Rock Island Auction Company
One Indo-Persian Axe and One Jambiya Dagger 1) Indo-Persian full-metal hand axe, 22 1/2 inches long with a 3 1/2 inch edge on the 5 1/4 inch long hea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Pair of Japanese Swords in Clan-Themed "Daisho" Mounting with Signed Kogatana3461 - Pair of Japanese Swords in Clan-Themed "Daisho" Mounting with Signed Kogatana
Rock Island Auction Company
Pair of Japanese Swords in Clan-Themed "Daisho" Mounting with Signed Kogatana One of the most enduring symbols of the Japanese Samurai, t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Pair of Silver Accented Japanese Abumi-Style Stirrups3462 - Pair of Silver Accented Japanese Abumi-Style Stirrups
Rock Island Auction Company
Pair of Silver Accented Japanese Abumi-Style Stirrups Produced for use with the kura style military saddle, abumi were an important piece of equipmen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Japanese Style Long Bow with Quiver and Arrows3463 - Japanese Style Long Bow with Quiver and Arrows
Rock Island Auction Company
Japanese Style Long Bow with Quiver and Arrows Measuring 76 1/2 inches long and 1 1/8 inch wide, the bow is of hardwood construction with a black lac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Set of Japanese Armor3464 - Set of Japanese Armor
Rock Island Auction Company
Set of Japanese Armor Consignor notes date the items in this lot to the 17th century, which is consistent with the overall design. The do (chest prot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Three Dragon Themed Polearms3465 - Three Dragon Themed Polearms
Rock Island Auction Company
Three Dragon Themed Polearms 1) Unidentified decorative/ceremonial polearm, 70 1/2 inches overall with a 45 1/4 inch darkened hardwood staff topped w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Japanese Matchlock with Display Stand3466 - Japanese Matchlock with Display Stand
Rock Island Auction Company
Japanese Matchlock with Display Stand Measuring 54 inches overall, the lightly swamped octagonal barrel is fitted with a pair of sighting blocks and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Rare Japanese Percussion Tanto Pistol and a Small Knife3467 - Rare Japanese Percussion Tanto Pistol and a Small Knife
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare Japanese Percussion Tanto Pistol and a Small Knife 1) Unmarked tanto pistol, designed to look like a aikuchi-mounted dagger when "holster...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Signed Tanto Length Japanese Knife with Saya and Kogatana3468 - Signed Tanto Length Japanese Knife with Saya and Kogatana
Rock Island Auction Company
Signed Tanto Length Japanese Knife with Saya and Kogatana Measuring 18 1/4 inches overall, with an 11 1/2 inch blade, fitted with a silver habaki wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Japanese Blades One Signed3469 - Two Japanese Blades One Signed
Rock Island Auction Company
Two Japanese Blades One Signed 1) Wakizashi-length blade, 21 inches overall with a 16 1/2 inch edge, showing a wavy hamon. No signature present on th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Signed Japanese Swords3470 - Two Signed Japanese Swords
Rock Island Auction Company
Two Signed Japanese Swords 1) Signed shin-gunto pattern sword, 37 1/2 inches overall with a 26 inch long blade, showing a straight hamon and a silver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Turkish Kiliji Sword with Scabbard3471 - Turkish Kiliji Sword with Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
Turkish Kiliji Sword with Scabbard Attributed as 17th Century Tatar construction, the blade of this sword shows evidence of differential heat treatme
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Persian Style Gold Embellished Hand Axe and a Shell Powder Flask3472 - Persian Style Gold Embellished Hand Axe and a Shell Powder Flask
Rock Island Auction Company
Persian Style Gold Embellished Hand Axe and a Shell Powder Flask 1) Full Metal Hand Axe, attributed as 18th century Persian construction, 23 inches l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Gold Inlaid Damascus Persian Dagger with Sheath3473 - Gold Inlaid Damascus Persian Dagger with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Gold Inlaid Damascus Persian Dagger with Sheath Attributed as 17th century production. 13 1/2 inches overall, with an 8 1/4 inch blade decorated with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Southeast Asian Edged Weapons3474 - Two Southeast Asian Edged Weapons
Rock Island Auction Company
Two Southeast Asian Edged Weapons 1) Philippine kampilan-pattern bolo, 25 3/4 inches overall with a straight edged 19 3/4 inch blade, cast brass guar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Three Eastern Daggers, Including Damascus Bladed Examples3475 - Three Eastern Daggers, Including Damascus Bladed Examples
Rock Island Auction Company
Three Eastern Daggers, Including Damascus Bladed Examples 1) Jambiya dagger, 13 1/4 inches overall with an 8 1/2 inch curved blade with a reinforced
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Desirable World War II Japanese Type 2 Bolt Action Paratrooper Rifle3476 - Desirable World War II Japanese Type 2 Bolt Action Paratrooper Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable World War II Japanese Type 2 Bolt Action Paratrooper Rifle This is a World War II Japanese Type 2 Paratrooper rifle manufactured by the N
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Scarce Japanese "Baby Nambu" Pistol Made By Tokyo Arsenal with Matching Magazine3477 - Scarce Japanese "Baby Nambu" Pistol Made By Tokyo Arsenal with Matching Magazine
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Japanese "Baby Nambu" Pistol Made By Tokyo Arsenal with Matching Magazine This is an excellent pre-WWII Japanese "Baby Nambu&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Japanese Papa Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol with Type 14 Holster and Accessories3478 - Japanese Papa Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol with Type 14 Holster and Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Japanese Papa Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol with Type 14 Holster and Accessories This is an example of a very scarce pre-war 1904 model Large Nambu pis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
Details...Bookmark
World War II Japanese Nagoya Type 94 Pistol with Holster and Two Matching Magazines3479 - World War II Japanese Nagoya Type 94 Pistol with Holster and Two Matching Magazines
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II Japanese Nagoya Type 94 Pistol with Holster and Two Matching Magazines This is a very nice example of a late WWII Japanese type 94 semi-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark