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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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Very Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 This is a nice example of an original Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle manufactured circa 1886. The lock is marked with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
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(1,800.00) =
1,800.00
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Collector's Lot of Two Springfield Trapdoor Rifles
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 A) Blade front sight and ski-slope rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards and marked with an "R" on the upper left ...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
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(1,200.00) =
1,200.00
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Rare U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1892 Krag Rifle with Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 The serial number range puts this model in the 2nd Type produced in 1894 and 1895. The left side of the receiver is marked...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
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(4,500.00) =
4,500.00
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1253 -
Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Gallery Practice Rifle with Stevens Pope Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 This is an example of one of the Pope barreled Model 1898 Krag .22 caliber Gallery Practice rifles manufactured by Springfie
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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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1254 -
Desirable Spanish American War Era U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1895 Krag Bolt Action Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 This is an early variation of the 1896 carbine of which only 1,378 were manufactured. The left side of the receiver is marke
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
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(1,900.00) =
1,900.00
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1255 -
Desirable U.S. Inspected Second Model Winchester-Hotchkiss Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 This is an example of a U.S. Inspected Second Model U.S. Winchester-Hotchkiss bolt action carbine. While some of these early
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
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(3,500.00) =
3,500.00
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1256 -
U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 Third and final variation of the "Trapdoor" Cavalry Carbine. Blade front and Buffington rear sight with the uppe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
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(1,700.00) =
1,700.00
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1257 -
Experimental Remington-Lee Bolt Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 The left side of the receiver is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A./SOLE MANUFACTURERS AND AGENTS/US...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
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(1,000.00) =
1,000.00
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1258 -
Indian War Era Spencer Repeating Carbine with Stabler Cut-Off
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 The barrel has the carbine style rear sight graduated to 900 yards and has "JLC" inspection marking on the left ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
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(2,000.00) =
2,000.00
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1259 -
Indian War Era Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine Metallic Cartridge Conversion
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 This is an example of one of the Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbines that were converted post Civil War to fire the .50
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
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(1,700.00) =
1,700.00
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U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Rifle with Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1700 This is an example of a U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle, as made on a royalty agreement with Remingto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,700.00
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(1,200.00) =
1,200.00
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1261 -
U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 Blade front sight and ski-slope rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards and marked with an "R" on the upper left side...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
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(950.00) =
950.00
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1262 -
Excellent Winchester Third Model Hotchkiss Both Action Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3250 - 4500 This is an excellent example of a Winchester 1883 Third Model bolt action musket. The Winchester-Hotchkiss was originally d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
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(3,250.00) =
3,250.00
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1263 -
Fine Indian War Spencer Model 1860 Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This is a fine, correct example of one of the 11,000 Spencer carbines overhauled by Springfield Armory circa 1867 to 1874. S
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
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(3,250.00) =
3,250.00
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1264 -
Desirable U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured between 1873 and 1877 during the height of the Indian War and the Custer Massacre, this is a very desirable exa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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1265 -
Very Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 This is a nice example of an original Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle manufactured circa 1889. The lock is marked with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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1266 -
Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 Following the Civil War the U.S. Government decided to convert many percussion military arms to metallic cartridge to be use
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
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(1,700.00) =
1,700.00
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1267 -
Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is an excellent example of an original U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle that was manufactured in 1887. The lo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
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(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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1268 -
Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is an excellent example of an original U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle that was manufactured in 1886. The lo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
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(1,600.00) =
1,600.00
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U.S. Springfield Model 1865 Allin Conversion Rifle-Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2000 Produced originally as an 1863 rifle-musket, and converted by Springfield Armory in 1865 into a breech loading rifle. Invent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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U.S. Springfield Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle with Ramrod Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Blade front and Buffington rear sights, with the "V/P/Eaglehead/P" inspection marks on the left rear side of the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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Exceptional U.S. Springfield Armory 1866 Second Model Allin Conversion Breech Loading Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 This is a beautiful example of a like new, as issued Second Model 1866 Allin Conversion rifle as produced around 1866-1868.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for
(3,500.00) =
3,500.00
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1272 -
Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Gallery Practice Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 6500 The is a rare example of one of only 841 Model 1898 Krag .22 caliber Gallery Practice rifles manufactured by Springfield in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
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(5,500.00) =
5,500.00
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Fine, Desirable U.S. Spanish American War Era Springfield Model 1896 Krag Bolt Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 This is a very fine example of an unaltered, totally original, Spanish-American War era U.S. Springfield Model 1896 Krag Rif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for
(1,600.00) =
1,600.00
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1274 -
Rare 44 Rimfire Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $25000 - 37500 This is a much sought after example of a scarce Colt Single Action Army revolver that was chambered for the .44 rimfire ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 37,500.00
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(20,000.00) =
20,000.00
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Astonishingly Rare Factory Documented Black Powder Colt Single Action Frontier Six Shooter Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $32500 - 45000 Colt Single Action Army revolver with "Bridgeport Rig" hammer screw and cartridge belt. The revolver is accomp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 32,500.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for
(27,500.00) =
27,500.00
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1276 -
Scarce Colt Single Action Army Flattop Target Revolver in Rare 32-20 Caliber with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $30000 - 50000 Manufactured in 1895, this is one of only 925 Single Action Army Flattop Target revolvers manufactured by Colt between 188
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
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(32,500.00) =
32,500.00
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Exceptional Documented Colt Single Action Flattop Target Model Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $45000 - 65000 Colt Single Action Flattop Target Model Revolver with Colt Factory letter that states this revolver was shipped to R.H. Sh
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Estimate : 45,000.00 - 65,000.00
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(50,000.00) =
50,000.00
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1278 -
Highly Desirable Early Production Three Digit Serial Number U.S. Colt Ainsworth Inspected Single Act
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 Manufactured in 1873, the first year of production and part of Lot 1, first shipment of 1000 SAA revolvers to the U.S. Gov
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
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(19,000.00) =
19,000.00
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1279 -
Documented, Historic "Battle of Britain" Colt Single Action Army .357 Magnum Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 25000 This is an excellent example of a historic WWII associated Colt Single Action Army revolver that was manufactured in 1939
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
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(20,000.00) =
20,000.00
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Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 9000 Manufactured in 1932. One line address on top of the barrel, "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 45" on the left side and t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
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(11,000.00) =
11,000.00
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1281 -
Documented Historic Factory Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver From the Personal
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $350000 - 550000 Rock Island Auction Company is excited and proud to present this astonishing revolver, it's extraordinary pedigre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350,000.00 - 550,000.00
Sold to floor for
(290,000.00) =
290,000.00
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1282 -
Historic Factory Engraved Antique Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver Documented as Purcha
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $125000 - 175000 A companion piece to the other Colt Single Action in this auction fully documented to the Dalton Gang's leader Bob...
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Estimate : 125,000.00 - 175,000.00
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(95,000.00) =
95,000.00
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1283 -
Documented Antique Colt Single Action Army Flattop Target Model Revolver in Rare 32 Colt Caliber, Si
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 Manufactured in 1890. Only 925 of these highly sought after Colt SAA Flattop Target Model revolvers (in all calibers combi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
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(14,000.00) =
14,000.00
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1284 -
Exceptional Early Turn of the Century Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 13000 Colt Single Action Army Revolver manufactured in 1904. The revolver has the Colt high polish commercial blue finish on the
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
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(7,500.00) =
7,500.00
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Extremely Rare Documented 10-Inch Barrel Colt "Buntline Special" Single Action Revolver with Skeleta
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $50000 - 75000 Colt Single Action revolver with carbine length barrel ("Buntline Special") and attachable stock. This revolve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
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(47,500.00) =
47,500.00
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Cattle Brand Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grip
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 This is an attractive nice example of a custom engraved Colt Single Action Army revolver that was manufactured in 1883 and s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
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(7,500.00) =
7,500.00
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Cole Agee Style David Harris Signed Cattle Brand Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carv
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 This is an example of a cattle brand and scroll custom engraved Colt Single Action Army revolver originally manufactured in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
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(7,500.00) =
7,500.00
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Documented Extremely Rare Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver with Factory 6-Inch Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $25000 - 50000 This is a truly unique example of a Colt Bisley Model Flattop Target Model Revolver with rare 6-inch barrel chambered for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for
(27,500.00) =
27,500.00
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Early Production New York Engraved, Nickel-Plated Colt Single Action "Frontier Six Shooter" Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $20000 - 30000 This is an example of a fine engraved Colt .44-40 Single Action "Frontier Six Shooter" revolver, that was manu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
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(17,000.00) =
17,000.00
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Factory Engraved St. Joseph, Missouri Individual Shipped Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carve
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $11000 - 16000 Manufactured in 1902. This revolver features factory scroll engraving on the barrel, cylinder and frame with a zigzag line
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
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(7,500.00) =
7,500.00
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Rare Houston, Texas Shipped Black Powder Colt Single Action Sheriff's Model Revolver with Factory Le
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $15000 - 20000 Manufactured in 1890. Its been estimated that only about 1,000 "ejectorless" revolvers were made. Of the 1,000...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for
(8,500.00) =
8,500.00
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1292 -
George Wostenholm & Son I-XL "Hunters Companion" Bowie Knife with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 8 1/2 inch clip point blade, with a 5 1/4 inch false edge and a 13 inch overall length. The left side of the blade bears the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
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(1,800.00) =
1,800.00
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Exceptional 1875 Production A.P. Casey Sub-Inspected Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $32500 - 45000 This virtually unused U.S. Contract Colt Cavalry Model Single Action revolver was manufactured in 1875. Nearly all of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 32,500.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for
(30,000.00) =
30,000.00
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Exceptional Colt Single Action Army Flattop Target Model Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $22500 - 27500 This is an excellent example of a Colt Single Action Army Flattop Target Model revolver with Colt factory letter addressed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 22,500.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for
(20,000.00) =
20,000.00
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Documented Superb Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $65000 - 90000 Colt Single Action Army revolver with Colt Factory letter that states it was shipped to W.S. Brown in Pittsburgh, Pennsylv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 65,000.00 - 90,000.00
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(90,000.00) =
90,000.00
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London Agency Cased Colt Single Action Army in Scarce 455 Eley Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $18000 - 22500 Manufactured in 1882. This revolver is 1 of only 1,150 Single Action Army Revolvers chambered in the 455 Eley caliber. The
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Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimate : 18,000.00 - 22,500.00
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Excellent Cased London Agency Antique Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $20000 - 30000 Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model revolver with Colt factory letter that states the revolver was sold and shipped to the Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for
(22,500.00) =
22,500.00
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Magnificent 1880 Production, David F. Clark Sub-Inspected U.S. Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $32500 - 45000 U.S. Contract Single Action Cavalry Model revolver manufactured in 1880 and inspected by Ordnance Sub-Inspector David F. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 32,500.00 - 45,000.00
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(27,500.00) =
27,500.00
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New York Militia Colt Single Action Cavalry Model Revolver with Scarce Signal Corps Markings
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 This is a very fine example of a U.S. Colt Single Action Cavalry Model Revolver that was manufactured in 1891 as part of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
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(14,000.00) =
14,000.00
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