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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Scarce Virginia Manufactory 2nd Model Percussion Conversion Musket3100 - Scarce Virginia Manufactory 2nd Model Percussion Conversion Musket
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Scarce Virginia Manufactory 2nd Model Percussion Conversion Musket One of the approximately 14,000 Late Style Flintlock muskets manufactured by Virgi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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U.S. Whitney Model 1841 Percussion Mississippi Rifle with Possible Confederate History3101 - U.S. Whitney Model 1841 Percussion Mississippi Rifle with Possible Confederate History
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U.S. Whitney Model 1841 Percussion Mississippi Rifle with Possible Confederate History This is an example of a U.S. Model 1841 Rifle that was manufac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Civil War Spencer Repeating Arms Company Model 1860 Army Repeating Rifle3102 - Civil War Spencer Repeating Arms Company Model 1860 Army Repeating Rifle
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Civil War Spencer Repeating Arms Company Model 1860 Army Repeating Rifle This example is one of the rifles in the second order with serial numbers in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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U.S. Robinson Contract Model 1861 Rifle-Musket3103 - U.S. Robinson Contract Model 1861 Rifle-Musket
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U.S. Robinson Contract Model 1861 Rifle-Musket This is a good example of 1 of 30,000 muskets manufactured by E. Robinson of New York City circa 1863-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Saddle Ring Carbine with Post War Alteration3104 - Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Saddle Ring Carbine with Post War Alteration
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Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Saddle Ring Carbine with Post War Alteration Manufactured from 1863-1865 with a total production of about 50,000, the Sp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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U.S. Poultney & Trimble Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine3105 - U.S. Poultney & Trimble Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
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U.S. Poultney & Trimble Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine Blade front and ladder rear sights with "L.F.R." stamped ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine3106 - Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine
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Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine This is a late Civil War production New Model 1863 Carbine made without a patch box. Manufactured from 1863 t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Civil War U.S. Ames Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword with Sheath Dated 18613107 - Civil War U.S. Ames Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword with Sheath Dated 1861
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Civil War U.S. Ames Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword with Sheath Dated 1861 Measuring 40 1/2 inches overall, with a 34 1/2 inch double fuller blade, st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine3108 - Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine
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Starr Arms Civil War Breech Loading Percussion Carbine This is an example of one of approximately 20,600 percussion carbines manufactured by Starr Ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Civil War Joslyn Model 1864 Carbine3109 - Civil War Joslyn Model 1864 Carbine
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Civil War Joslyn Model 1864 Carbine This is an example of one of 8,000 Model 1864 Joslyn breechloading carbines purchased by the Ordnance Departmen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine3110 - Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine
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Gwyn & Campbell Type II Civil War Carbine This is an example of a Type II Gwyn & Campbell "Union Carbine" manufactured by Edward ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Scarce Triplett & Scott Civil War Repeating Carbine3111 - Scarce Triplett & Scott Civil War Repeating Carbine
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Scarce Triplett & Scott Civil War Repeating Carbine This is an example of a scarce Triplett & Scott Carbine manufactured by the Meriden Man...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Second Model Civil War Merrill Carbine3112 - Second Model Civil War Merrill Carbine
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Second Model Civil War Merrill Carbine This is an example of a Second Model Merrill Civil War carbine. The late style lock plate features the Second
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Sharps New Model 1859 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine3113 - Sharps New Model 1859 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine
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Sharps New Model 1859 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine Relined three groove barrel. Stock without a patch box, saddle ring and bar mounted on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Rare Exceptional British Proofed Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine3114 - Rare Exceptional British Proofed Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine
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Rare Exceptional British Proofed Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine This is an outstanding example of a Colt Model 1855 revolving carbine. Also known
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00) = 30,000.00
 
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Exceptional Colt Model 1851 Army/Navy Percussion Revolver3115 - Exceptional Colt Model 1851 Army/Navy Percussion Revolver
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Exceptional Colt Model 1851 Army/Navy Percussion Revolver This is an extraordinary example of a Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver that was manufactured i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 27,500.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Iconic, Historic and Exceptional Colt Civilian Walker Serial Number 1078 with Magnificent Period Hol3116 - Iconic, Historic and Exceptional Colt Civilian Walker Serial Number 1078 with Magnificent Period Hol
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Iconic, Historic and Exceptional Colt Civilian Walker Serial Number 1078 with Magnificent Period Holster: Popularly Known as "The Thumb Print W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500,000.00 - 700,000.00
Sold to floor for (475,000.00) = 475,000.00
 
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Attractive Cased Engraved Colt Model 1851 Percussion Navy Revolver with Accessories3117 - Attractive Cased Engraved Colt Model 1851 Percussion Navy Revolver with Accessories
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Attractive Cased Engraved Colt Model 1851 Percussion Navy Revolver with Accessories Manufactured in 1870, this is a very nice example of an engraved
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Attractive New York Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver3118 - Attractive New York Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver
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Attractive New York Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver Colt Model 1860 Army revolver with four-screw frame manufactured in 1861 The revolver has
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Rare Documented Factory Engraved, Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion with Tiffany Grip3119 - Rare Documented Factory Engraved, Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion with Tiffany Grip
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Rare Documented Factory Engraved, Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion with Tiffany Grip This is an extraordinary example of a Tiffany Grip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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