Premiere Firearms Auction

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Rock Island Auction Company is proud to continue the 2012 auction season with our September Premier Sale, a superb assembly of arms featuring the 3rd installment of the William Ashby Collection, the noted Gateway Collection which includes a number of ultra-rare Colts, and an assortment of rare and high condition Civil War arms.
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"A. HUMMEL" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle161 - "A. HUMMEL" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Rifle is equipped with a conventional fixed rear sight, with an early 20th Century replacement globe sight in the front dove
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to bach33089 for 1,024.25
 
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Enos Border Attributed Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle162 - Enos Border Attributed Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Silver finished blade front and notch rear sights, with a faint name on the top flat, drum bolster, double set triggers, and
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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George Kopp/J. Golcher Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle163 - George Kopp/J. Golcher Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1900 Silver finished blade front and notch rear sights with "G. KOPP" on the top flat, drum bolster, double set trigg...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Unmarked Double Barrel Percussion Cape Target Rifle with Silver Mountings164 - Unmarked Double Barrel Percussion Cape Target Rifle with Silver Mountings
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 There are no visible makers or any other markings on the rifle. Each barrel gauges at about 44 with the left barrel smooth bo
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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"J + Clark" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle165 - "J + Clark" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 Brass blade front and notch rear sights with "J + Clark" marked on the upper barrel, drum bolster, double set tri...
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Two 19th Century American Percussion Rifles166 - Two 19th Century American Percussion Rifles
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 A) Heavy barrel equipped with a globe front and adjustable rear sights and marked "J.H. JOHNSTON GREAT WESTERN/GUN WO...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Extraordinary Nickel Plated Deluxe Presentation Cased Smith & Wesson 320 Revolving Rifle167 - Extraordinary Nickel Plated Deluxe Presentation Cased Smith & Wesson 320 Revolving Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $45000 - 65000 Introduced 1879 and manufactured until 1887 with a total production of only 977, this is one of the rarest Smith & W...
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Estimate : 45,000.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for 85,000.00
 
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Very Fine Desirable U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Revolver168 - Very Fine Desirable U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 This is a fine original example of a First Model Schofield Single Action revolver. A total of 3,035 of these were manufact
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Very Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver169 - Very Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $12000 - 18000 Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1876-77 with a total production of approximately 5,934. The revolver is marked wi
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Desirable Rare Large Frame Smith & Wesson Lever Action Magazine Pistol170 - Desirable Rare Large Frame Smith & Wesson Lever Action Magazine Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $25000 - 40000 Predecessor to the more frequently encountered brass frame "volcanic", this is a rare example of the 8 inch ba...
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver171 - U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 13000 Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1876-77 with a total production of approximately 5,934. The revolver is marked wit
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Smith & Wesson No 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver with British Proofs and Unique Pari172 - Smith & Wesson No 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver with British Proofs and Unique Pari
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 7500 The first variation of the Number Three was dubbed the American, and bears many distinctions, including being the first cart
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Scarce Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with Rare 20 Inch Barrel and Stock Mounted Peep Sigh173 - Scarce Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with Rare 20 Inch Barrel and Stock Mounted Peep Sigh
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 25000 Manufactured 1879 to 1887 with a total production of only 977. The Smith & Wesson 320 revolving rifle is one of the ...
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 22,500.00
 
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Rare Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Target Single Action Revolver with Shoulder Stock and Factory Letter174 - Rare Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Target Single Action Revolver with Shoulder Stock and Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Manufactured from 1878 to 1912, the New Model 3 was an improved design of the original Model 3, Smith & Wesson's f...
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Extraordinary Smith & Wesson No 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver175 - Extraordinary Smith & Wesson No 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 This is an exceptional example of the first variation of the Number Three was dubbed the American, and bears many distinct
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for 20,000.00
 
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Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 1st Model Single Action Revolver176 - Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 1st Model Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This is an example of a 1st Model No 3 Smith & Wesson commercial revolver. Also known as the "Old, Old Model Russ...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Engraved British Copy of Smith & Wesson Revolver177 - Engraved British Copy of Smith & Wesson Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 This British revolver is similar in design to the Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Revolver. The lower barrel flat is stamped ...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson First Model First Issue Revolvers178 - Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson First Model First Issue Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2000 A) Introduced in 1857 the First Model was manufactured in various forms through 1881 with this being an example of a First I
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Antique Revolvers179 - Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Antique Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 A) Manufactured from 1861 to 1874. The barrel rib has the one line address and the cylinder has the patent date with British
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Collectors Lot of Two Spur Trigger 22 Rim Fire Revolvers180 - Collectors Lot of Two Spur Trigger 22 Rim Fire Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 A) Manufactured from 1860 to 1868. The top of the barrel rib has the one line address, the cylinder is marked with the paten
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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