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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Scarce and Historic Silver Davison's Nile Medal3460 - Scarce and Historic Silver Davison's Nile Medal
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 Nelson's victory at the mouth of the Nile on August 1798 was celebrated by the Admiral Nelson's prize agent, Alexa...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Elitott's Defense of Gibraltar Medal3461 - Elitott's Defense of Gibraltar Medal
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 This is a scarce example of a Defense of Gibraltar Medal or Eliott's medal. The Eliott's medal was awarded to Hanov...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Rare Carib War Medal3462 - Rare Carib War Medal
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2000 This medal was issued by the Legislative Assembly of the Island of Vincent in the West Indies to the local militia and volun
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Bronze Davison's Nile Medal3463 - Bronze Davison's Nile Medal
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1300 The medal is engraved "John Hole/MINOTAUR" on the reverse which depicts the British fleet at Aboukir Bay during t...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Two English Percussion Pistols3464 - Two English Percussion Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 A) The sides of the frame have a border and floral scroll engraving with the left side marked "WESTLEY/RICHARDS"...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Extremely Fine Pair of Brass W. Bond London Flintlock "Petit" Pocket Pistols3465 - Extremely Fine Pair of Brass W. Bond London Flintlock "Petit" Pocket Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 A) This early 19th Century (circa 1815) W. Bond pistol has a brass frame and barrel. The barrel has a flared muzzle and is c
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Unidentified Four Barrel Flintlock Pistol with No Maker Mark3466 - Unidentified Four Barrel Flintlock Pistol with No Maker Mark
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 The frame sides and trigger guard have a floral and military/patriotic engraving with the serial number stamped on the lower
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Cased Matching Pair of European Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols with Liege Proofs3467 - Cased Matching Pair of European Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols with Liege Proofs
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 A) No makers mark, finely engraved frame with an animal on each side and a floral motif on the bottom. The left side of the
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Very Rare Dunster Castle Armoury English Doglock Musket3468 - Very Rare Dunster Castle Armoury English Doglock Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 15000 This is an example of an English doglock musket from the Dunster Castle Armory. The castle was owned by the Luttrell family
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Ornately Decorated Victorian Wheelock Pistol3469 - Ornately Decorated Victorian Wheelock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 This is an attractive example of an ivory and pearl inlaid decorated Victorian Wheelock pistol. The only visible marking is
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Desirable DWM Model 1902 Luger Carbine Complete with Matching Shoulder Stock and Custom Presentation3470 - Desirable DWM Model 1902 Luger Carbine Complete with Matching Shoulder Stock and Custom Presentation
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $20000 - 30000 This is an excellent example of a scarce, early DWM Model 1902 Luger carbine that is complete with an original and matchin
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
 
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Exceptionally Rare Two Digit Chamber Dated "36" Date Krieghoff Luger Pistol with Two Matching Magazi3471 - Exceptionally Rare Two Digit Chamber Dated "36" Date Krieghoff Luger Pistol with Two Matching Magazi
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $30000 - 40000 This is an exceptional and very scarce example of a "36" dated, "Krieghoff" Luger that was intended ...
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 37,500.00
 
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Rare 1923 Stoeger Model DWM American Eagle Luger with Rare A. F. Stoeger Markings and Leather Holste3472 - Rare 1923 Stoeger Model DWM American Eagle Luger with Rare A. F. Stoeger Markings and Leather Holste
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 22500 This is an excellent example of an early 1923 Stoeger Model "American Eagle" marked Commercial Luger with the ...
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
 
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Outstanding Pre-World War I German 1906 DWM Navy Luger with Two Matching Magazines, Navy Holster, Ma3473 - Outstanding Pre-World War I German 1906 DWM Navy Luger with Two Matching Magazines, Navy Holster, Ma
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $50000 - 75000 This is an example of an exceptionally nice, all original DWM Model 1906 first issue/modified, German Navy Luger rig that
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for 47,500.00
 
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Magnificent and Rare Documented Prototype Serial Number 0034 "1936 Dated" Polish Radom Model VIS 35 3474 - Magnificent and Rare Documented Prototype Serial Number 0034 "1936 Dated" Polish Radom Model VIS 35
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $35000 - 65000 This is a truly unique pre-war Polish VIS 35 semi-automatic presentation handgun. This specific model of pistol is an extr
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Estimate : 35,000.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for 35,000.00
 
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Unique Early Production Mauser Model 1896 Small Ring Hammer "Bolo" Broomhandle Pistol3475 - Unique Early Production Mauser Model 1896 Small Ring Hammer "Bolo" Broomhandle Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 This is a unique example of a Mauser commercial contract pistol that has the early style "Bolo" frame with the l...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Mauser Model 1896 Large Ring  Pistol with VL&D Markings with Matching Shoulder Stock3476 - Mauser Model 1896 Large Ring Pistol with VL&D Markings with Matching Shoulder Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 This is an excellent example of a large ring variant Model 1896 Broomhandle Mauser pistol with the very desirable Von-Lenger
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Mauser Model 1896 "Red 9" Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol3477 - Mauser Model 1896 "Red 9" Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1800 This is an example of a Mauser Contract "Red 9" semi-automatic pistol. The trigger, safety, rear sight elevation...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Early Production Commercial Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pantagraph Slide and Matching Mag3478 - Early Production Commercial Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pantagraph Slide and Matching Mag
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 The serial number is marked vertically on the right side of the frame and vertically on the right side of the slide ahead of
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Exceptional Late World War II Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol3479 - Exceptional Late World War II Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 The left side of the slide has the standard Walther banner followed by the two line address and caliber designation followed
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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