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AUCTION
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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Exceptional Civil War Production New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $90000 - 130000 Henry Lever Action rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., in July 1864. The rifle has the distinctive Henry brass
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90,000.00 - 130,000.00
Sold to floor for 85,000.00
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Spectacular Documented J Ulrich Signed Factory Panel Scene Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 189
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $85000 - 130000 This is a spectacular, never offered to collectors, new find Deluxe Panel Scene Ulrich Factory engrave gold inlaid Winche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 85,000.00 - 130,000.00
Sold to floor for 100,000.00
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1002 -
Scarce New Haven Arms Co., Engraved, Volcanic Lever Action Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 This is an example of a Volcanic Carbine that was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., c. 1860. The carbine has a 16 1/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for 20,000.00
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1003 -
Fine New Haven Arms Volcanic Pocket Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $12000 - 18000 Barrel top is marked "NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB 14, 1854" indicating that the pistol was manufactured after V...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
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Outstanding Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe .50 Caliber Express Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $45000 - 65000 Model 1886 Deluxe Express Sporting Rifle with Cody Firearms Museum letter that states this rifle was shipped from the Winc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45,000.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for 42,500.00
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1005 -
Excellent Deluxe Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter, Print a
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 Manufactured on May 6th, 1902 based on research from the Cody Firearms Museum. This excellent Deluxe Winchester Model 1894
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
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Excellent Documented Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 9500 This excellent example of an original Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle has an included Cody Museum letter stating th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
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Rare Winchester Model 1885 "International Match" High Wall Target Rifle with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 13000 This rifle is one of the very few Model 1885 Winchester High Wall International Match Target rifles manufactured. In the 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
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Exceptional U.S. Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Winder Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 4250 This U.S. Model 1885 Winder Musket is a late production example manufactured after 1913. It has a raised blade front sight a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
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Desirable and Very Fine Winchester Model 1876 Special Order Short Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $15000 - 25000 This Winchester Model 1876 "Short Rifle" was manufactured in 1883. The rifle has a special order 22-inch full ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
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Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 This is an example of a Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured in 1889. This Model 1886 Fan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
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Excellent Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Musket with Socket Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8000 This is an excellent example of a Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket that was manufactured in 1903. This musket was p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
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1012 -
Exceptional, Documented Deluxe Gold Plated, Conrad F. Ulrich Signed Panel Scene Factory Engraved Win
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $50000 - 75000 Winchester Model 1866 Rifle manufactured in 1870. This Deluxe Third Model Rifle is factory engraved and signed by Master
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for 50,000.00
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Schuetzen Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 15000 Manufactured in 1898. The rifle features a #3 octagon barrel with a globe front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and a short
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
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1014 -
Excellent Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4750 - 6500 Manufactured in 1898, this Model 1885 features a special order 30 inch #4 part octagon barrel with a globe front sight, fill
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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Scarce Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Rifle with 20 Inch Round Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 9500 This rare Winchester Model 1886 rifle was manufactured in 1906 and has a rare combination of special order features and is c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
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Exceptional Winchester Model 92 Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 6500 Manufactured in 1928. The carbine is equipped with a pinned beaded blade front sight, an adjustable replacement King rear si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
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Outstanding Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 7000 Manufactured in 1905, this was the first non-detachable box magazine rifle made by Winchester. The top of the barrel at the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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Exceptional Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Cody Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $30000 - 40000 This is an excellent example of a very early original Deluxe Special Order Model 1873 rifle. It is accompanied by a Cody M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 22,500.00
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1019 -
Excellent Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $12000 - 20000 This is a Winchester Third Model carbine that was manufactured in 1881. The carbine has a blue finish on the barrel, magaz
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
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Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 11000 This Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1882. The rifle has a blade front sight, adjustable buckh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
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Flat Mint Documented One of Five Special Order Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Winder Takedown Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $12000 - 18000 Manufactured 1918 this is a mint example of a rare special order Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Winder Takedown Musket. Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
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Extraordinary Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Hanging Tag Instructions a
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Manufactured in 1921, this is an exceptional example of a Winchester Model 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine. Contoured side frame wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
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Exceptional and Extremely Rare Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Musket with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $37500 - 50000 This is an excellent example of a documented, rare Winchester Model 1886 Musket with Cody Firearms Museum letter. The lett
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 37,500.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for 32,500.00
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Outstanding Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 Manufactured in 1924. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent dates, "25-20 W.C.F.&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6000 Manufactured in 1904. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the two line nickel steel, smokeless powder marking with 35
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Interesting Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3250 - 4500 Manufactured in 1902 this was the first year that the Model 1894 was made in the 32 Winchester Special caliber. The included
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
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Unique Serial Number 8 Documented Volcanic Lever Action Pistol-Carbine with Detachable Stock Picture
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $25000 - 35000 This is an example of a Lever Action Pistol-Carbine that was manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company circa 185
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,000.00
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Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 9000 The custom engraved carbine exhibits both the distinctive early "American Style" German immigrant engraving patt...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
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Unique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Rare 23 Inch Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 This is a Third Model 1873 Rifle with an integral dust cover rail manufactured in 1888 with a special order 23 inch barrel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
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Scarce Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Semi-Deluxe Target Rifle with Swiss Buttplate in 22 Short
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 6500 This is an excellent example of a semi-deluxe or special sporting rifle in the very desirable 22 short caliber. These rifles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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Excellent Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Rifle with Factory Documented Special Features and Winchest
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 4500 According to the included factory letter, this rifle arrived at the warehouse 18 March 1910 and shipped the next day, with t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
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Antique Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4250 Manufactured 1887 this Winchester High Wall Rifle is equipped with an unmarked dovetail mounted scope that measures 32 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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British Proofed Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 This late production Winchester Low Wall Rifle has a combination front sight and adjustable sporting rear sight with the top
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
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Fantastic Winchester Third Model 1866 Musket with Exquisite European Relief Engraving and Relief Car
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 This is an example of a Winchester Third Model 1866 musket that was manufactured in 1871 and subsequently elaborately engr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
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Scarce Retailer Marked Winchester 1886 "50 Express" Rifle with P. Orr & Sons Madras Marking
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 9500 This desirable Winchester 1886 lever action rifle is chambered in the rare and desirable big "50 EX" cartridge. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
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Documented, Rare Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Musket with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Third Model Manufactured in 1882. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/King's improvement patent ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
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Historic Documented Texas Ranger Owned Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufactured in 1910 this is a Third Model carbine with dust cover rail integrally machined as part of receiver. Blade and l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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Scarce Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Henry Patent Barrel Address
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $25000 - 35000 This Winchester Model 1866 rifle was manufactured in 1868. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the first style legend
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 20,000.00
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Scarce 4-piece Henry Repeating Rifle Cleaning Rod
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 Measuring 27 1/2 inches assembled, this is a vintage Henry Rifle cleaning rod, which breaks down into 4 sections for storage
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
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Rare Winchester First Model 1876 Lever Action Musket with Open Top Frame
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 12000 Manufactured in 1878, this is a rare example of a Winchester First Model 1876 open top frame musket made without a dust cov
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
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Scarce Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in Highly Desirable "Teddy Roosevelt" .405 WC
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Manufactured in 1905. Shear blade front sight, no provisions for a rear sight and an adjustable Lyman rear peep sight mounte
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-90 Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Manufactured in 1901. Blade and elevation adjustable sights with full length magazine. The barrel has the two line address m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in Desirable 38-55 WCF
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1911. Pinned blade and folding ladder rear sights with a special order half magazine tube. Barrel has the tw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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Scarce Documented Rifle Butt Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1903. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent date ahead of the rear sight and &q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
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Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Manufactured in 1908, this rifle has a Marble's Sheard front sight and a King patent marked elevation adjustable buckh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
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Exceptional Winchester Third Model 1866 Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 This is an extremely fine original example of a Winchester Model 1866 carbine that was manufactured in 1875. The carbine h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for 30,000.00
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Factory Engraved New Haven Arms No.1 Volcanic Lever Action Pocket Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 The top of the barrel is marked "NEW HAVEN CONN./PATENT FEB 14, 1854" indicating that the pistol was manufacture...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Plain Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4000 - 6000 Manufactured in 1913, features a #3 round barrel with a dove tailed blade front sight and rear sight removed. The top of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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Custom Winchester Takedown Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3500 Manufactured in 1918, features a #3 round barrel with a dove tailed blade front sight and rear sight removed and barrel fitt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
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