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Rock Island Auction Company
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Premiere Firearms Auction
Premiere Firearms Auction
Auction Currency
USD
Auction Location
7819 42nd St West
,
Rock Island
,
Illinois
,
61201
,
United States
Auction Details
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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1746 -
U.S. Colt Model 1878/1902 "Philippine" Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 Produced circa 1901/1902. Fixed sights, with the one line address on top of the barrel and "45 COLT." on the lef...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
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(2,750.00) =
2,750.00
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1747 -
Spectacular Group with Excellent World War I U.S. Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver w
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Fixed front and notch rear sights, with the standard one line caliber marking, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", and two...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
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(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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1748 -
Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1901 Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1901. The revolver has a high polish blue finish, with niter blue hammer and trigger, polished hammer sides
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
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(2,000.00) =
2,000.00
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1749 -
U.S. Army Colt Model 1909 Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1911. Blade front and notch rear sights with the standard two line Colt address/patent dates on top of barre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
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(1,300.00) =
1,300.00
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1750 -
Spectacular U.S. Colt Model 1909 Army Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 3500 Delivered between 28 May 1909 and 13 September 1911, the Model 1909 revolvers were almost entirely shipped to the Philippine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 3,500.00
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(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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1751 -
Exceptional World War I U.S. Colt Model 1917 Army Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 This is an excellent example of a Colt Model 1917 revolver. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/1884 t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
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(1,800.00) =
1,800.00
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1752 -
Outstanding U.S. Colt Army Model 1901 Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 Manufactured in 1901 with a blade front and frame notch rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line Hartfo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
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(1,300.00) =
1,300.00
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1753 -
Magnificent World War I U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 This is an excellent example of a Smith & Wesson Model 1917 U.S. Army revolver. It features fixed sights consisting of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
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(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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1754 -
U.S. Colt Model 1903 Army Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 Made in 1903. Standard Colt two line markings on top of the barrel with last patent date of 1895. Matching numbers. Niter bl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
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(800.00) =
800.00
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1755 -
U.S. Colt Army Model 1901 Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1200 This Revolver has a blade front and frame notch rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line Hartford addres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,200.00
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(550.00) =
550.00
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1756 -
Excellent World War II Colt M1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1943. Fixed sights, with the two-line, two-block Colt address and patent markings on the left side of the sl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
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(4,250.00) =
4,250.00
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1757 -
Excellent U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufactured in 1943. Fixed sights, with the left side of the slide marked with the intertwined "USS" company lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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1758 -
World War II Colt Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 This Model 1911A1 Automatic Pistol was manufactured by Colt Firearms and shipped to the U.S. Army in early 1942. The right s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
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(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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1759 -
Custom World War II Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 This is an example of a 1944 production Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 pistol. The left side of the slide is marked with the thi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
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(1,200.00) =
1,200.00
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1760 -
Outstanding U.S. Colt Army Model 1901 Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured in 1903. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line Hartford address and patent date (1884-1895) marking
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
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(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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1761 -
Fantastic Historical Early Production Presentation Colt New Service Double Action Revolver with Wisc
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is a nice example of a New Service revolver manufactured in 1902. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line add
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
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(1,800.00) =
1,800.00
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1762 -
Documented Manila, Phillipine Depot Shipped U.S. Colt Army Model 1909 Double Action Revolver with Ho
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1911. Blade front and notch rear sights with standard two line Colt address/patent dates on top of barrel,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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1763 -
U.S. Colt Model 1909 Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Blade front and notch rear sights, with the two line Hartford address/patent dates (1884, 1900, 1905) on top of the barrel,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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1764 -
U.S. Army Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1600 This is a fine example of a Smith & Wesson Model 1917 U.S. Army revolver. It features fixed sights consisting of a for...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for
(1,700.00) =
1,700.00
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1765 -
Spectacular World War I U.S. Remington UMC Contract Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 12000 This is both an excellent and highly desirable example of a U.S. contract Model 1911 Automatic Pistol that was manufactured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for
(9,500.00) =
9,500.00
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1766 -
Magnificent World War I Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 This is an example of a U.S. Contract Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol that was shipped from Colt to the Springfield Ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for
(11,000.00) =
11,000.00
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1767 -
Scarce 1940 Production U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 CSR Inspected Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 Active from August of 1938 to December of 1940, Major Charles S. Reed's tenure as Inspector covers a range of less tha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
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(3,750.00) =
3,750.00
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1768 -
Historic and Rare World War II V-42 Case Stiletto with "U.S.S. Omaha" Association
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 This is an extremely rare and desirable WWII V42 Stiletto produced by the Case Cutlery Company, as made for the U.S. Navy. I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for
(4,250.00) =
4,250.00
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1770 -
Excellent World War II U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured in 1944. Fixed sights, with "REMINGTON RAND INC./SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A." and "P" on the sl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(1,400.00) =
1,400.00
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1771 -
Colt Government Model British Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with "W' Prefix Serial Number
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 This is a desirable example of a British Contract Colt Government Model semi-automatic contract pistol with the "W&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
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(3,250.00) =
3,250.00
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1772 -
Rare Find Original World War II Model 1911A1 Singer Slide
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 10000 This has to be the rarest, most difficult WWII Model 1911A1 slide ever to find. As we all know there were only 500 total, M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for
(3,750.00) =
3,750.00
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1773 -
Excellent World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Custom Cas
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 Manufactured in 1943. Fixed sights, with the left side of the slide marked with the intertwined "USS" company lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
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(5,000.00) =
5,000.00
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1774 -
Outstanding U.S. Lend Lease Colt Model 1903 Hammerless .32 Pocket Automatic Pistol with British Proo
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 Desirable U.S. contract Colt Model 1903 Pocket Automatic Pistol manufactured in 1944. The right side of the frame is marked
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
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(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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1775 -
Excellent U.S. World War II Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 This is an excellent example of a U.S. Military 1945 production Colt Service Model Ace. The left side of the receiver has th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
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(6,000.00) =
6,000.00
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1776 -
Excellent U.S. Contract, World War II Colt Model 1903 Hammerless .32 Pocket Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 This is an excellent example of a U.S. contract Colt Model 1903 Pocket Automatic Pistol that was manufactured in 1944. The p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
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(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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1777 -
Exceptional World War II Colt Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 This unissued Model 1911A1 Automatic Pistol was manufactured by Colt Firearms in late 1943. The left side of the slide is ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
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(2,750.00) =
2,750.00
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1778 -
Early Production Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 This example was manufactured in 1912 and was part of a shipment of 250 Model1911 pistols sent to the Springfield Armory on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
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(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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1779 -
Exceptional World War II U.S. Property Marked Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is a beautiful, all original and unissued example of a late WWII issue "US Property" marked 1903 hammerless...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
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(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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1780 -
Exceptional World War II Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This is an excellent WWII U.S. Model 1911A1 pistol that was manufactured by Colt Firearms in 1943. The left side of the slid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for
(2,750.00) =
2,750.00
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1781 -
Scarce World War II Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This example of a Model 1911A1 was manufactured in 1943. US&S Co produced approximately 55,000 pistols in 1943. This p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
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(3,750.00) =
3,750.00
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1782 -
U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster, Belt and Magazine Pouch
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is a scarce example of a Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol manufactured by Springfield Armory in 1914. This is one of 11
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
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(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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1783 -
Scarce World War II Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1943 and subsequently refurbished at Rock Island Arsenal after WWII. The US&S Co. produced just over 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
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(2,750.00) =
2,750.00
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1784 -
Desirable Colt Model 1911 "Black Army" Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 This is an example of a Colt Model 1911 manufactured in 1918 that was part of a shipment of pistols sent from Colt to the Or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for
(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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1785 -
Scarce R.S. Inspected Colt Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1800 Manufactured in 1941. Two line/ two block patent and address markings on the matching serialized slide, "P" proo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for
(1,700.00) =
1,700.00
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U.S. Colt/Springfield Armory Model 1911A1 National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 This is an example of a mid-WWII U.S. Army Model 1911A1 pistol that was subsequently converted into a National Match pistol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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1787 -
U.S. Property Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufactured in 1943 and is stamped "U.S. PROPERTY" on the right side of the frame. Standard slide markings. The...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
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(5,000.00) =
5,000.00
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1788 -
Rare Late World War II Inland "T3" Carbine with M2 Infrared Sniper Scope, Power Pack, Battery and Ac
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $19000 - 25000 This is an excellent example of an original very late WWII production, Inland "T3" Carbine, that is complete w...
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Estimate : 19,000.00 - 25,000.00
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(16,000.00) =
16,000.00
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1789 -
Magnificent U.S. World War II Winchester Model 1897 Trench Gun with Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 7500 Manufactured in 1942. The shotgun has the takedown frame, low comb stock and six hole handguard/bayonet lug that are charact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
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(9,000.00) =
9,000.00
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Spectacular Original Near New Outstanding World War II U.S. Remington Model 1903-A3 Bolt Action Rifl
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3250 This early production Remington 03-A3 rifle has a Remington barrel dated "9-43", standard Remington receiver mar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,250.00
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(1,900.00) =
1,900.00
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Desirable "Turn-Key" Collection of "25" U.S. Military Edged Weapons from 1873-Vietnam
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 This lot has many if not most of the major U.S. edged weapons/bayonets and fighting knives from the post civil war era to Vi
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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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Exceptional and Very Desirable World War II U.S.M.C. Raider Stiletto with Original Leather Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4500 This is a beautiful example of a very scarce WWII, USMC/Marine Corp Raider stiletto knife. These were originally developed i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
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(2,750.00) =
2,750.00
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Framed Veterans of Foreign Wars Merit Award Presented to Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams and Pho
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3500 This award is nicely encased in a custom made shadowbox frame with vellum backing and glass front. The award is the Foreign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
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(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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Impressive Mannequin in Full World War II U.S. Marine Battle Dress
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2000 This exceptionally well detailed and high quality 6 foot tall mannequin, which is complete with adjustable hands, arms and t
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
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(2,000.00) =
2,000.00
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Two World War II Blood Chits and an American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers) Shoulder Patch
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Both chits are printed on silk, with black text, red stampings, and the upper section dominated by a red, white and blue fla
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
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(2,000.00) =
2,000.00
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Scarce Springfield Model 1903 Sniper Rifle with Winchester A5 Telescope
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9000 - 13000 This is pre-WWI standard model 1903 Springfield bolt action rifle that was converted into a sniper variant and then kept in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 13,000.00
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(10,000.00) =
10,000.00
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