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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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3550 -
Original World War II Guide Lamp Division M3A1 Sub-Machine Gun Registered DEWAT
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9000 Recommended for approval by the US Ordnance committee in Jan 1943, these submachine guns were intended to be a wartime mass-
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,000.00
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(9,500.00) =
9,500.00
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3551 -
Desirable Fully Transferable World War II Nazi (Steyr) MP-40 DEWAT SMG with Numerous Magazines and P
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 This is an excellent example of one of the most recognizable and most widely used submachine guns of WWII, the German MP-40
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
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(9,000.00) =
9,000.00
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3552 -
Registered "U.S. Air Force" M4 Bolt Action Survival Rifle in 22 Hornet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 This is an example of a "US Air Force" M4 bolt action survival rifle. These rifles were developed during World W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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3553 -
Registered Double Barreled 20 Gauge Spanish "AUTO- BURGLAR" Shotgun
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 This is an excellent Spanish copy of the original Ithaca double barreled "Auto & Burglar" shotgun. This weap...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for
(5,000.00) =
5,000.00
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3554 -
Experimental Colt Model 1910 9.8 MM Pistol Serial Number 4
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $75000 - 150000 The experimental Colt Model 1910 pistol was developed by Colt as a possible replacement for the Colt Model 1903 Pocket Ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75,000.00 - 150,000.00
Sold to floor for
(55,000.00) =
55,000.00
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3555 -
Magnificent Pre-War Colt Super Match 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 This is an excellent example of a pre-war Colt Model 1911A1 Super Match semi-automatic pistol, manufactured in late 1939 or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for
(11,000.00) =
11,000.00
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3556 -
Marvelous Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 This is an example of Colt Model 1902 Military semi-automatic pistol that was manufactured in 1919. The pistol has the Colt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for
(2,750.00) =
2,750.00
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3557 -
Pre-War Colt Ace Model .22 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 Very near mint restored example of a Pre-War Colt ACE manufactured late 1937. This example has the standard blade front sigh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for
(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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3558 -
Exceptional Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 Manufactured in 1922. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the two line, two block patent and Hartford address markings o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for
(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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3559 -
Outstanding Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9000 This is an exceptional all original early Colt Model 1902 Military semi-automatic pistol that was manufactured in 1907. Most
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for
(7,000.00) =
7,000.00
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3560 -
Spectacular Pre-War Colt Ace Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7000 This is an example of a Colt Ace Model that was manufactured in 1936. The slide retains the original front and adjustable re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for
(3,250.00) =
3,250.00
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3561 -
Fantastic Rare Early Production Two Digit Serial Number Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless .25 S
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 This original example was manufactured in 1908, the first year of production for this model. The left side of the slide has
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for
(6,000.00) =
6,000.00
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3562 -
Brilliant Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Factory Lett
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1300 Also known as the Model M, this example was manufactured in 1926 and is the type IV Variation with 3 3/4 inch barrel without
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for
(1,700.00) =
1,700.00
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3563 -
Pre-War Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter and Extra Magazine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 According to the factory records, this pistol was one of 2 shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine of Chicago, Illinois on D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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3564 -
Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 This example was manufactured in 1909. The left side of the slide is marked in two blocks "PATENTED/APR. 20, 1897 SEPT...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for
(1,100.00) =
1,100.00
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3565 -
Excellent Nickel Plated Colt Model 1908 .380 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1928. Fixed sights, with the two line address and patent markings on the left side of the slide, Rampant Col
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to playadragon for
(2,750.00 + 563.75BP) =
3,313.75
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3566 -
Pre-War Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Adjustable
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 This excellent Colt National Match .45 Automatic was manufactured in 1934, of a low production of 4,813 National Match Model
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for
(10,000.00) =
10,000.00
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3567 -
Excellent and Desirable Pre-War Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 This Colt Service Model Ace was manufactured in 1939, with the original high polish blue finish with checkered walnut grips.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for
(5,500.00) =
5,500.00
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3568 -
Exceptional Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Pocket Pistol with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This pistol was manufactured in 1937 and has the standard fixed front sight and slide notch rear sight. Marked on the left s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(2,000.00) =
2,000.00
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3569 -
Pre-War Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 Manufactured in 1940, and with a low production of 4,813 National Match Government Models being manufactured between 1932 an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for
(5,500.00) =
5,500.00
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3570 -
First Year Production Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1800 Manufactured in 1931, the introductory year for the Ace Model. Blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, with two line a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for
(1,600.00) =
1,600.00
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3571 -
Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3250 This is an excellent example of an original, unaltered prewar Colt Commercial M1911A1 Government Model pistol manufactured i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for
(1,800.00) =
1,800.00
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3572 -
Collector's Lot of Two Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 A) Manufactured in 1912 with a fixed front sight and a slide notch rear sight. The left side of the slide is marked with the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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3573 -
Terrific Pre-War Colt Ace Model .22 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 This is an excellent example of an early production Colt Ace pistol manufactured in 1931. The left side of the slide is mark
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for
(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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3574 -
Excellent Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1600 This example was manufactured in 1922 and includes the original box. The slide has the standard fixed sights with the rounde
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to playadragon for
(2,750.00 + 563.75BP) =
3,313.75
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3575 -
Colt Model 1905 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3500 The Model 1905 pistol was the predecessor to the Model 1911 with a total production of 6,100 from 1905 to 1911. This example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for
(5,000.00) =
5,000.00
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3576 -
Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Manufactured in 1917, Colt manufactured approximately 18,000 of the Military Model 1902 between 1902 and 1928. The pistol ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for
(1,100.00) =
1,100.00
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3577 -
Spectacular Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Pocket Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1300 Manufactured in 1933 with a fixed front sight and slide notch rear sight. The left side is marked with the address, patent da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for
(1,100.00) =
1,100.00
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3578 -
Exceptional Pre-War Colt Super Match 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 This is a much sought after example of a boxed Colt Super Match .38 Semi-Automatic Pistol that was manufactured in 1936. Col
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for
(15,000.00) =
15,000.00
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3579 -
Excellent Early Production Pre-War Colt Ace Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 This Colt Ace .22 automatic pistol was manufactured in late 1931. The Colt Ace was introduced by Colt in 1931 as a companio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for
(2,750.00) =
2,750.00
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3580 -
Excellent Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This example was manufactured in 1917, known as the 1902 Military due to the lanyard ring fitted to the lower corner of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(1,800.00) =
1,800.00
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3581 -
Unique Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 4000 This is a unique example of a replacement Colt commercial government model pistol that has been manufactured by the Colt fac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for
(1,600.00) =
1,600.00
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3582 -
Colt Government Model Pistol with a Brazilian Contract Slide
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 This is an example of an assembled Colt commercial Model 1911A1 that was manufactured under contract for the country of Braz
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for
(1,000.00) =
1,000.00
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3583 -
Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Custom King Sights
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 This is a commercial production example that was manufactured in 1937. The left side of the slide is marked with the two lin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for
(1,100.00) =
1,100.00
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3584 -
Engraved Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This is a very nice example of a Colt Model 1903 pistol that was manufactured in 1932 and subsequently beautifully custom en
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to playadragon for
(2,750.00 + 563.75BP) =
3,313.75
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3585 -
Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1917, The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block 1897-1913 patent dates and address w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(1,300.00) =
1,300.00
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3586 -
Magnificent Rare Factory Engraved Remington Model 51 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 8000 Manufactured in 1919. This is an early model with 9 serrations on the slide and the top is marked with the two line address
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to playadragon for
(10,000.00 + 2,050.00BP) =
12,050.00
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3587 -
San Francisco Shipped Exceptional Colt Model 1902 Sporting Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4000 - 6000 Colt Model 1902 Sporting Automatic Pistol with factory letter. The letter states that this pistol was one of five shipped to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for
(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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3588 -
Outstanding Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 Produced in 1922. Fixed sights, with the two block, two line patent dates and address on the left side of the slide, and &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for
(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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3589 -
Exceptional and Rare World War II U.S. Singer Manufacturing Company Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pist
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $50000 - 80000 This is a rare example of one of the 500 Model 1911A1 Pistols manufactured by the Singer Manufacturing Company during WWII
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 80,000.00
Sold to floor for
(60,000.00) =
60,000.00
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3590 -
Spectacular Desirable Late World War I Production Colt Model 1911 "Black Army" Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 This is an exceptional example of a late production "U.S. Army" contract Colt Model 1911 pistol that was manufac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for
(5,500.00) =
5,500.00
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3591 -
Outstanding World War II U.S. Property Marked Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pist
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 This beautiful example was manufactured in 1944, and is the Type IV Variation with magazine safety and is stamped The left s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for
(3,500.00) =
3,500.00
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3592 -
Spectacular U.S. World War II Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This an excellent example of an original mid 1943 production Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 pistol. The left side of the slide
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for
(3,750.00) =
3,750.00
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3593 -
Outstanding Early World War II Colt Model 1911A1 "RS" Inspected Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This is a nice example of a U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 pistol that was inspected by Colonel Robert Sears. This pistol was manufa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(1,900.00) =
1,900.00
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3594 -
World War I Production Colt Model 1911 "Black Army" Semi-Automatic Pistol with A.J. Savage Munitions
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 U.S. Model 1911 Automatic Pistol with frame manufactured by Colt in January-February 1919 and slide manufactured by the A.J.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for
(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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3595 -
World War II U.S. Army Ithaca Model 1911A1 Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This is an example of a late 1943 Ithaca production Model 1911A1 pistol. The slide is marked with the "P" proof ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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3596 -
Excellent World War II Ithaca Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol with Shoulder Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This is an excellent original example of a mid-1943 production U.S. Army contract pistol. The left side of slide has two lin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(3,250.00) =
3,250.00
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3597 -
Excellent World War II U.S. Army Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Manufactured in 1943. The left side of slide has the Rampant Colt flanked by the two line, two block patent dates and addres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for
(2,750.00) =
2,750.00
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3598 -
World War II Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 Manufactured in 1944. The slide has the two line address with "P" ahead of the rear sight. Ordnance Wheel cartou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for
(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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3599 -
Extremely Rare, Original, Springfield Armory Rod Bayonet Model 1903 Rifle Serial Number 119
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $35000 - 47500 First year production, U.S. Springfield Model 1903 rifle that was manufactured in 1903. The rifle retains the original rod
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35,000.00 - 47,500.00
Sold to floor for
(35,000.00) =
35,000.00
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