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Rock Island Auction Company
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Nov/Dec. Premiere Firearms Auction
Nov/Dec. Premiere Firearms Auction
Auction Currency
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Auction Location
7819 42nd St W
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Rock Island
,
Illinois
,
61201
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United States
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Thursday, November 29th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Auction Details
Over 2,700 Lots will be sold over 3 days. Ulrich engraved Winchesters, Part II of the Gateway collection. Exceptional Colt Single Actions, Colt Longarms. U.S. and European Military including many Class III arms.
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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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Frontier Single Action Revolver, Serial Number 7 with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 7000 This documented serial number 7 New Model No. 3 Frontier revolver is one of 1,286 out of the 2,072 revolvers manufactured th
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,000.00
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(3,250.00) =
3,250.00
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Exceptionally Rare Smith & Wesson Number Three Double Action Target Revolver in 38 Winchester with C
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 One of only 276 manufactured between 1900 and 1910, the Number Three 38 Winchester Revolver is Smith & Wesson's 44...
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
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(6,000.00) =
6,000.00
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Rare Smith & Wesson Model 3 American Transition Model Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 16000 Smith & Wesson Model 3 American Revolver ("First Model American") with S&W Factory letter. The letter s...
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
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(6,500.00) =
6,500.00
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Extremely Rare British Proofed Smith & Wesson No 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver with
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 This is one of approximately 604 No. 3 Second Model American revolvers manufactured for a shoulder stock. The included lette
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
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(6,500.00) =
6,500.00
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Rare Documented Smith & Wesson 38 Single Action 3rd Model "Mexican Model" of 1891 Revolver with Brit
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $10000 - 20000 Manufactured from 1891 to 1911 with a total production of only 2,000. This revolver is in the scarce Mexican Model configu
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
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(16,000.00) =
16,000.00
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Excellent Hartley & Graham Shipped Smith & Wesson 4th Model .32 Double Action Revolver with Pearl G
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3500 The included factory letter confirms the barrel length and finish with checkered hard rubber grips at time of shipment. The
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
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(4,750.00) =
4,750.00
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Spectacular Smith & Wesson Model Number One 1st Issue 5th Type Revolver with Gutta Percha Case
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8000 Manufactured from 1857 to 1860. This is one of the finest examples known of the 5th Avariation of the so-called 1st, 1st rev
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,000.00
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(6,500.00) =
6,500.00
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Outstanding Smith & Wesson Model 1 Second Issue Single Action Revolver with Gutta Percha Case
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 Manufactured from 1860 to 1868, with the top of the barrel rib marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS." and...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
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(4,000.00) =
4,000.00
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Very Fine Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 2nd Issue Single Action Revolver with Gutta Percha Case
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Manufactured from 1860 to 1868, this Model 1, 2nd Issue revolver features a blade front and notch rear sights, 7 round un-fl
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
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(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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Attractive Factory Engraved Gold Plated Smith & Wesson 38 Double Action 4th Model Revolver with Pear
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3250 - 5500 This revolver features a floral scroll factory engraving on the sides of the frame and topstrap. The flats of the cylinder a
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 5,500.00
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(1,900.00) =
1,900.00
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Outstanding Smith & Wesson 38 Single Action 2nd Model Revolver with Factory Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 Manufactured from 1877 to 1891. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates with the matching
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
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(1,100.00) =
1,100.00
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New York Engraved Smith & Wesson Number One 3rd Issue Revolver with Case and Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2000 Manufactured circa 1868-1881, this model is similar to the 2nd Issue except made with a fluted cylinder and birdshead butt.
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
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(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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Ultra Rare Nashville Police Department Contract Smith & Wesson Model 3 First Model American Single A
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $10000 - 20000 This is an example of an extremely variation of therare Smith & Wesson First Model Model 3 American revolver shipped...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
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(16,000.00) =
16,000.00
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Scarce San Francisco Police U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Number 3 Schofield Revolver, with Facto
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 10000 This revolver is one of approximately 300 Schofields that were issued from the Benicia Arsenal to the San Francisco Committ
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
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(11,000.00) =
11,000.00
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Extremely Rare Only Blue Finished Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action Wesson Favorite Revolver with Fac
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 15000 Manufactured circa 1882-1883 with a total production of only about 1,000 and was originally designed in 1882 for the Russia
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 15,000.00
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(16,000.00) =
16,000.00
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Scarce and Excellent Smith & Wesson First Model Double Action Target Revolver with Desirable 5 Inch
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 8000 Manufactured circa 1881 to 1913, also known as the New Model Navy No 3. This particular revolver is a scarce variation equip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
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(4,500.00) =
4,500.00
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Silver Plated Smith & Wesson Model 1 First Issue 2nd Type Revolver with Scarce Bayonet Latch
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 8000 Manufactured circa 1857-1860, this revolver has the scarce "bayonet" style barrel latch found only on the Model ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
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(5,500.00) =
5,500.00
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Rare Very Fine Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver with Short Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactered from 1868 to 1875, this example features the rare and highly desirable short barrel. The left side on the barre
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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Full Silver Plated Inscribed Smith & Wesson Model Number One 1st Issue 5th Type Revolver with Gutta
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 5500 Manufactured from 1857 to 1860, with the top of the barrel rib marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS." and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
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(3,750.00) =
3,750.00
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Smith & Wesson Number 1 1st Issue Third Type Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 2000 Manufactured circa 1857 to 1860 with a total production of about 11,671. Standard one line address on top of the barrel rib.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
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(1,100.00) =
1,100.00
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Incredibly Rare U.S. State of Maryland Henry Nettleton Inspected Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Single A
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 15000 Manufactured in 1878, the first year of production for the New Model 3 and has the early rack and gear extractor. This revo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 15,000.00
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(11,000.00) =
11,000.00
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Scarce Documented Smith & Wesson New Model Number Three Revenue Cutter Service Revolver with Factory
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was shipped on 23 October 1894 directly to the United States Revenue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
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(7,500.00) =
7,500.00
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Excellent Smith & Wesson New Model Number Three Frontier Target Single Action Revolver with Factory
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was shipped on 19 December 1894 to Hartley and Graham of New York Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
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(5,500.00) =
5,500.00
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Jacob Glahn Engraved Smith & Wesson 3rd Model .38 Double Action Revolver with Inscription and Pearl
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Manufactured from 1884 to 1895, this revolver was once in the Dr. Gerald Klaz collection who got the revolver from a member
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
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(5,000.00) =
5,000.00
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Scarce and Attractive Smith & Wesson First Model 44 Double Action Revolver Short Barreled Target
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4000 Also known as the New Model Number Three Navy, the 44 Double Action was produced from 1881 to 1913. Lyman blade sight with i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
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(5,000.00) =
5,000.00
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Outstanding Rare Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian Second Model Single Action Revolver with Detachable
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $13000 - 20000 One of approximately 1,000 factory cut for a shoulder stock. Identical to American Models except for the barrel address an
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Estimate : 13,000.00 - 20,000.00
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(10,000.00) =
10,000.00
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Phenomenal Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Manufactured between 1861 and 1874, with this particular revolver having been made after the Civil War. Many of these were s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
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(3,500.00) =
3,500.00
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Magnificent Inscribed Smith & Wesson Model Number One 1st Issue 6th Type Revolver with Gutta Percha
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6000 Manufactured from 1857 to 1860. This is one of the final examples of the 6th and final variation of the so called 1st, 1st r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,000.00
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(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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Fantastic Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3500 Manufactured from 1868 to 1881 this is an excellent example of a Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue revolver. The top of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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Fantastic Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 1st Issue Revolver with Original Case
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 Manufactured from 1865 to 1868 this is an excellent example of a Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 1st Issue revolver with fa...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
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(3,250.00) =
3,250.00
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Excellent Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2, 2nd Issue Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3500 Manufactured from 1868 to 1875 this is an excellent example of a Model 1 1/2, 2nd Issue revolver. The top of the barrel rib
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
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(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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Commercial Smith & Wesson Model 3, Russian Second Model Single Action Revolver with Detachable Shoul
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 9500 Identical to American Models except for the barrel address and chambered for the 44 S&W Russian rather than the 44 Ame...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,500.00
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(5,000.00) =
5,000.00
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Spectacular Cased Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 7500 This model was manufactured between 1861 and 1874, with this particular revolver having been made after the Civil War. Many
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
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(3,750.00) =
3,750.00
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Interesting Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army Revolver with Period Elongated Grip
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3500 These revolver became popular sidearms, especially among Union officers. However, the Model No. 2 was never officially adopt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
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(1,700.00) =
1,700.00
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Rare 2nd Quality Marked Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 Second Issue Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $800 - 1400 Manufactured circa 1860 to 1868, this is an example of one of the approximately 4,400 2nd Issue revolvers that were marked ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
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(700.00) =
700.00
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New York Engraved Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 1/2, 2nd Issue Revolver with Pearl Grips, Holster an
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $800 - 1200 Manufactured from 1868 to 1875. The barrel rib has the standard one line address/patent dates marking with engraved border an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
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(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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Interesting Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 1/2, 2nd Issue Revolver with Travelers Case
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufactured from 1868 to 1875. The barrel rib has the standard one line address and patent dates marking. The rear of the b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
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(1,300.00) =
1,300.00
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Collector's Lot of Two Scarce Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 First Issue Spur Trigger Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2000 A) This is the 6th Type of the Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 revolver. The top flat of the solid rib is marked with the a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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Impressive Cased Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Target Single Action Revolver in 32-20 with Case and Acc
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 10000 Manufactured from 1878 to 1912, the New Model 3 was an improved design of the original Model 3, Smith & Wesson's ...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
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(9,500.00) =
9,500.00
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Rare Smith & Wesson 3rd Model Single Action Target Revolver with 6 Inch Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Introduced in 1891 with this scarce target example having a 6 inch barrel. The revolver has the special order target sights
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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(2,000.00) =
2,000.00
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Excellent Smith & Wesson 5th Model 38 Double Action Revolver with Rare Red Mottled Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufactured from 1909 to 1911. The barrel rib has the one line address marking, left side of barrel has the caliber marking
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
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(800.00) =
800.00
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Superb and Rare Smith & Wesson New Model Number Three Shoulder Stock with Factory Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Measuring 13 inches from the buttplate toe to the end of the mounting hardware, this stock features a bright nickel finish o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
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(1,900.00) =
1,900.00
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Exceptional Smith & Wesson Model Number One 2nd Issue Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufactured 1860 to 1868, this is an excellent example of the most desirable pocket pistols manufactured. The top of the ba
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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Cased Matching Pair of Two Belgium Brevets of The Smith & Wesson Number 2 Army Single Action Revolve
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 4000 A) The top of the barrel rib is marked "SMITH & WESSON'S PATENT MASS", partial "crown/N" and L...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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(1,900.00) =
1,900.00
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Interesting Winchester Marked Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 1/2, 2nd Issue Revolver with Factory Let
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 The left side of the barrel has the Winchester marking "WRACO" (Winchester Repeating Arms Company). According to...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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(1,200.00) =
1,200.00
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Collector's Lot of Two Early Smith & Wesson Model 1 Spur Trigger Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1700 - 2500 A) This revolver falls into the 6th and final variation of the No. 1's. Unfluted 7 shot cylinder is chambered for the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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Outstanding Rare Smith & Wesson 32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model Double Action "Bicycle" Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufactured from 1909 to 1937 with this example having the rare 2 inch barrel with forged front sight. The barrel has the c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
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(1,800.00) =
1,800.00
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Engraved Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1600 Manufactured from 1890 to 1898 with this example having a factory style scroll and punch dot engraving on the sides of the f
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
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(1,600.00) =
1,600.00
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Excellent Smith & Wesson 38 Double Action 3rd Model Revolver with Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1600 Manufactured circa 1884-1895. Revolver has the standard two line address/patent dates barrel rib marking. Matching serial nu
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
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(800.00) =
800.00
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Rare Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model Double Action Bicycle Revolver with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Manufactured circa 1907 to 1940 with this example fitted with the rare 2 inch barrel. The barrel is marked "SMITH &a...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
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