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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Serial Number 52 Scarce Early Production Colt Model 1855 Revolving Percussion Shotgun3200 - Serial Number 52 Scarce Early Production Colt Model 1855 Revolving Percussion Shotgun
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 7500 Manufactured in 1860 this is a very early Model 1855 revolver percussion shotgun. Colt manufactured only 1,100 of these shot
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
 
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Civil War New Jersey Marked Colt Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket3201 - Civil War New Jersey Marked Colt Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket
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Estimate: $2250 - 3250 This Colt Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket was manufactured in 1863. This musket is stamped with "N.J." on the le...
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Colt Model 1871-1872 Open Top Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grip3202 - Colt Model 1871-1872 Open Top Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grip
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Estimate: $9500 - 14000 Manufactured circa 1872-1873, this was one of approximately 7,000 made. The Model 1871-1872 was the first non-conversion Co
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
 
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Colt Second Model Dragoon Revolver3203 - Colt Second Model Dragoon Revolver
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Estimate: $4500 - 6500 This is an example of a Colt Second Model Dragoon revolver that was manufactured in 1851. The revolver has the combination o
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Magnificent Rare Deluxe Rosewood Cased Factory Engraved Colt Model 1855 Root Pocket Revolver with Iv3204 - Magnificent Rare Deluxe Rosewood Cased Factory Engraved Colt Model 1855 Root Pocket Revolver with Iv
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Estimate: $18000 - 27500 This is a very fine example of a rare Factory Engraved Colt Root Pocket revolver that was manufactured in 1861. The revolv
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for 27,500.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Contract Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Detachable Stock3205 - Scarce U.S. Contract Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Detachable Stock
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Estimate: $8500 - 13000 Colt U.S. Contract Third Model Dragoon revolver manufactured in 1858. The revolver is equipped with a U.S. inspected Third
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
 
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Factory Cased Colt Model 1855 "Root" Percussion Pocket Revolver with Accessories3206 - Factory Cased Colt Model 1855 "Root" Percussion Pocket Revolver with Accessories
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Estimate: $3000 - 4500 This is a fine example of a Model 2 Colt "Root" revolver manufactured in 1856. The top barrel flat is marked &qu...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Cased Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver with Accessories3207 - Cased Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver with Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3250 - 4500 This is an example of a Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver that was manufactured during the Civil War in 1863. The revolver had
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Spectacular Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket with Socket Bayonet3208 - Spectacular Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket with Socket Bayonet
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Estimate: $6000 - 8000 Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket manufactured in 1864. Colt manufactured an estimated 75,000 of these rifle-muskets betw
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Unique Serial Number 1 Scarce Colt Berdan Imperial Russian Contract Single Shot Rifle3209 - Unique Serial Number 1 Scarce Colt Berdan Imperial Russian Contract Single Shot Rifle
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Estimate: $3500 - 6500 Designed by Colonel Hiram Berdan of Berdan's Sharpshooters, the Colt Berdan Rifle was an early trapdoor-style single s...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1855 Revolving Military Rifle with Sling3210 - Colt Model 1855 Revolving Military Rifle with Sling
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Estimate: $2500 - 4000 Manufactured 1856-1864. Part of a line of revolver-type long arms which enjoyed some success, but in many ways was ahead of
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Rare and Desirable Three Digit Serial Number Colt Model 1860 Fluted Army Revolver3211 - Rare and Desirable Three Digit Serial Number Colt Model 1860 Fluted Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 14000 Manufactured in 1860 (the first year of production), this revolver is one of approximately 4,000 Colt Model 1860 Army Revol
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
 
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Highly Desirable, Rare First Year Production Colt Model 1851 Navy Wedge Over Screw Variant Squarebac3212 - Highly Desirable, Rare First Year Production Colt Model 1851 Navy Wedge Over Screw Variant Squarebac
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Estimate: $7500 - 12000 This is an example of an early first year production Colt Model 1851 Navy squareback trigger guard revolver. The top barrel
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver3213 - Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver
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Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Colt First Model Dragoon revolver manufactured in 1849. The revolver has the combination of oval cylinder stops and square b
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grip3214 - Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grip
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Estimate: $2750 - 4250 Manufactured in 1862. The top of the barrel has the standard double struck one line New York U.S. AMERICA address, "C...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver3215 - Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1861. The rebated cylinder has non-factory fluting with "PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850" stamped in one of...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver3216 - Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured in 1862 with a four screw frame cut for a shoulder stock. The top of the barrel has the one line New York addre
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver3217 - Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured in 1867. The top of the barrel has the one line New York U.S. America address, "COLTS/PATENT" on th...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy/Army Contract Percussion Revolver3218 - Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy/Army Contract Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1857, this is an example of a scarce Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver that was purchased by the U.S. Army prior
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
 
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., Scarce Colt Model 1851 Hartford London Navy Revolver Pictured in Swayze's 51 Colt Navy Book3219 - ., Scarce Colt Model 1851 Hartford London Navy Revolver Pictured in Swayze's 51 Colt Navy Book
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured circa 1856 with this example having brass grip straps. This specific revolver is photographed and described on
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Colt 1855 "Root" Sidehammer Pocket Revolver3220 - Colt 1855 "Root" Sidehammer Pocket Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 This revolver was manufactured in 1856. The top barrel flat is marked with the pointing finger, "COLT'S PT./1855&...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver3221 - Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver
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Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Manufactured in 1854. The top barrel flat has the two line New York address inside brackets, left frame side has "COL...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Exceptional Documented Nickel-Plated Colt .44 Rimfire Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Lette3222 - Exceptional Documented Nickel-Plated Colt .44 Rimfire Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Lette
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Estimate: $75000 - 95000 Colt .44 Rimfire Single Action Army revolver manufactured in 1876. This revolver is accompanied by a Colt factory letter d
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Estimate : 75,000.00 - 95,000.00
Sold to floor for 47,500.00
 
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Astonishing As-Issued, U.S. Rinaldo A. Carr Sub-Inspected, Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Revolver3223 - Astonishing As-Issued, U.S. Rinaldo A. Carr Sub-Inspected, Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $65000 - 85000 U.S. Contract Colt Cavalry Model Single Action revolver manufactured in 1890. The 4,000 cavalry Single Action revolvers m
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Estimate : 65,000.00 - 85,000.00
Sold to floor for 60,000.00
 
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Rare Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver with Fleur-de-lis Walnut Grips3224 - Rare Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver with Fleur-de-lis Walnut Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 This is an exceptional example of a highly desirable 45 Long Colt Bisley Single Action Flattop Target Model revolver that
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for 20,000.00
 
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Excellent Documented Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver Chambered for the Rare .32 Colt Cartr3225 - Excellent Documented Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver Chambered for the Rare .32 Colt Cartr
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $22500 - 32500 Colt Bisley Single Action Flattop Target Model revolver with Colt factory letter. The letter states that this revolver was
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Estimate : 22,500.00 - 32,500.00
Sold to floor for 20,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare Documented Early Production Colt "Pinched Frame" Single Action Army Revolver Serial N3226 - Extremely Rare Documented Early Production Colt "Pinched Frame" Single Action Army Revolver Serial N
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $50000 - 100000 This is an example of a documented much sought after Colt "Pinched Frame" Single Action Army revolver serial ...
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for 40,000.00
 
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Rare Documented Nickel Plated John T. Cleveland Inspected Black Powder U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Singl3227 - Rare Documented Nickel Plated John T. Cleveland Inspected Black Powder U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Singl
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Estimate: $14000 - 22500 Manufactured in 1877, this revolver was inspected by John T. Cleveland, (inspection era 1876-1877) and according to Kope...
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare, Original, Factory Documented 16 Inch Colt "Buntline Special" Single Action Army Revo3228 - Extremely Rare, Original, Factory Documented 16 Inch Colt "Buntline Special" Single Action Army Revo
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $325000 - 475000 Rock Island Auction Company is proud, pleased, and honored to present the collecting community with the most famous, the
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Estimate : 325,000.00 - 475,000.00
Sold to floor for 490,000.00
 
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Extremely Fine Documented Nickel Plated Ainsworth Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Ar3229 - Extremely Fine Documented Nickel Plated Ainsworth Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Ar
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Estimate: $14000 - 22500 Manufactured in 1874. This revolver was inspected by Orville W. Ainsworth and is stamped with his distinctive "A&qu...
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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Lot of U.S. Bayonet, Leather and Ammunition3230 - Lot of U.S. Bayonet, Leather and Ammunition
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Estimate: $1000 - 2000 1) "US" marked socket bayonet, 2) leather "7TH/CAV" marked cartridge box, 3) leather U.S. Ordnance Dep...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Extremely Rare Documented Scarce Colt Factory Nickel Plated Single Action Army Flattop Target Model 3231 - Extremely Rare Documented Scarce Colt Factory Nickel Plated Single Action Army Flattop Target Model
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Estimate: $25000 - 40000 Colt Single Action Flattop Target Model Revolver with Colt Factory letter that states this revolver was shipped to Hartley
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
 
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Rare and Documented Texas Shipped Black Powder Frame Colt Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Revolve3232 - Rare and Documented Texas Shipped Black Powder Frame Colt Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Revolve
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8000 - 13000 Manufactured in 1892. It is estimated that only about 1,000 "ejectorless" revolvers made. Of the 1,000 approxim...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Historic New Mexico Territory Shipped Colt Single Action Army 44-40 Caliber Revolver with Factory Le3233 - Historic New Mexico Territory Shipped Colt Single Action Army 44-40 Caliber Revolver with Factory Le
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 13000 Manufactured in 1907 as a 44-40, 4 3/4 inch nickel plated finish Colt Single Action Army. The top of the barrel is marked w
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Extremely Rare Documented 32 Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter3234 - Extremely Rare Documented 32 Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter
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Estimate: $16000 - 22500 Colt Bisley Model Single Action revolver with Colt factory letter that describes this revolver as caliber .32 Colt with 4
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Rare Colt Single Action Army Flattop London Target Model Revolver in 38 Colt Caliber with Factory Le3235 - Rare Colt Single Action Army Flattop London Target Model Revolver in 38 Colt Caliber with Factory Le
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 22500 Manufactured in 1889. The Colt Single Action Army Flattop revolver is one of the most highly sought after models by Colt c
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
 
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Exceptional 1882 Production U.S. D.F.C. Inspected Colt Cavalry Single Action Revolver with R.L. Wils3236 - Exceptional 1882 Production U.S. D.F.C. Inspected Colt Cavalry Single Action Revolver with R.L. Wils
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $55000 - 75000 This is an excellent original example of a U.S. contract Colt Single Action Cavalry revolver that was manufactured in 188
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Estimate : 55,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for 45,000.00
 
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Documented and Deluxe Rare Factory Engraved Silver-Plated Colt Bisley Model Revolver with Inscribed 3237 - Documented and Deluxe Rare Factory Engraved Silver-Plated Colt Bisley Model Revolver with Inscribed
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $55000 - 85000 Colt Bisley Model Revolver with Colt factory letter that states that it was sold to "G.G. Gonzolas" and shippe...
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Estimate : 55,000.00 - 85,000.00
Sold to floor for 85,000.00
 
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Exceptional Early Production British Proofed Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .450 B3238 - Exceptional Early Production British Proofed Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .450 B
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 22500 This is an exceptional original Colt Single Action Army revolver manufactured in 1875. This is one of only 729 Single Acti
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Desirable Black Powder Etched Panel Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Facto3239 - Desirable Black Powder Etched Panel Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Facto
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $13000 - 18000 Manufactured in 1885, this is a much sought after example of an etched panel Colt Single Action Army revolver. The top of
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Estimate : 13,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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Attractive Inscribed Factory Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips3240 - Attractive Inscribed Factory Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $22500 - 35000 Manufactured in 1895. The revolver is decorated with factory engraving done by Colt Master Engraver Cuno Helfricht. The re
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Estimate : 22,500.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 22,500.00
 
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Exceptional Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter3241 - Exceptional Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $12000 - 18000 This is an excellent example of an original factory nickel plated Colt 1873 Single Action Army revolver that was manufactu
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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Highly Desirable Black Powder 4 3/4 Inch Barrel Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter3242 - Highly Desirable Black Powder 4 3/4 Inch Barrel Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 14000 This is a nice example of an early Colt Single Action Army revolver manufactured in 1884 with the desirable 4 3/4 inch barr
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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Highly Desirable and Rare Lewis Draper Sub-Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Revolver 3243 - Highly Desirable and Rare Lewis Draper Sub-Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $25000 - 40000 This is an exceptional original example of a U.S. contract Cavalry Model Single Action revolver that was manufactured by C
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
 
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Documented Very Rare .38-40 Colt Single Action Army Flattop Target Model Revolver Originally Shipped3244 - Documented Very Rare .38-40 Colt Single Action Army Flattop Target Model Revolver Originally Shipped
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Estimate: $37500 - 55000 Colt Single Action Army Flattop Target Model revolver with "Extra Long" walnut target grips and Colt factory ...
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Estimate : 37,500.00 - 55,000.00
Sold to floor for 45,000.00
 
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Scarce High Front Sight Wood Grip Colt London Single Action Army in 455 Eley Caliber with Factory Le3245 - Scarce High Front Sight Wood Grip Colt London Single Action Army in 455 Eley Caliber with Factory Le
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 Manufactured in 1891. This revolver is 1 of only 1,150 Single Action Army Revolvers chambered in the 455 Eley caliber. The
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Rare J.P. Lower, Denver, Colorado Shipped Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver with Factory Let3246 - Rare J.P. Lower, Denver, Colorado Shipped Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver with Factory Let
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $11000 - 16000 Manufactured in 1908. This is one of only 976 Bisley Flattop Target Model revolvers that were manufactured; surviving exam
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Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Attractive, Documented "Soft" Finish Hartley & Graham Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army 3247 - Attractive, Documented "Soft" Finish Hartley & Graham Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $15000 - 25000 Manufactured in 1883 and according to the accompanying Colt letter was shipped with a "Soft" finish indicating...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
 
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Documented Wells Fargo & Company Marked Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter3248 - Documented Wells Fargo & Company Marked Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 Manufactured in 1906. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, "45 Colt" on the left side and ...
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Spectacular Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver with Historic "The Strangl3249 - Spectacular Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver with Historic "The Strangl
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $10000 - 20000 Manufactured in 1902. Fixed blade front sight, one line Hartford address on top of barrel and "(BISLEY MODEL)/COLT...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Magnificent Pre-War Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Extraordinary Relief 3250 - Magnificent Pre-War Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Extraordinary Relief
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $10000 - 15000 Manufactured in 1937, this is a very attractive example of a Pre-war Colt Single Action Army. The top of the barrel is mar
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,000.00
 
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Very Fine Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Express Rifle3251 - Very Fine Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Express Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9000 Also known as the "Express Rifle", Colt manufactured approximately 6,500 of these large frame rifles from 1887 t...
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
 
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Scarce Deluxe Special Order First Year Production Colt Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle3252 - Scarce Deluxe Special Order First Year Production Colt Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 10000 Manufactured in 1884, the first year of production. This Deluxe rifle features a folding Beach combination front and adjust
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Very Fine Colt Model 1878 Side by Side Damascus Hammer Shotgun3253 - Very Fine Colt Model 1878 Side by Side Damascus Hammer Shotgun
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4000 There were 22,683 Model 1878 Shotguns manufactured by Colt between 1878 and 1889 with this one being manufactured in 1886. T
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Colt Bisley Flat Top Target Model Single Action Army Revolver with Extremely Rare 38-44 S&W Caliber 3254 - Colt Bisley Flat Top Target Model Single Action Army Revolver with Extremely Rare 38-44 S&W Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 25000 Manufactured in 1897. Of the 976 Bisley Target Model revolvers made, only six were made in .38-44 S&W caliber. The t...
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Scarce Long Flute Cylinder3255 - Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Scarce Long Flute Cylinder
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9000 Manufactured in 1915, this is an example of one of the 1,478 Single Action Army Revolvers assembled with surplus Colt Model
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Extraordinary Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Ivory Grips and Original Box3256 - Extraordinary Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Ivory Grips and Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $37500 - 55000 Manufactured in 1940, the last year of the First Generation Single Action Army revolver. The top of the barrel is marked w
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Estimate : 37,500.00 - 55,000.00
Sold to floor for 47,500.00
 
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Late Production, Rinaldo A. Carr Inspected, U.S. Colt Single Action Cavalry Model Revolver with Fact3257 - Late Production, Rinaldo A. Carr Inspected, U.S. Colt Single Action Cavalry Model Revolver with Fact
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 13000 This is an example of a U.S. contract Colt Single Action Cavalry Model revolver that was manufactured in 1891. This was the
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver3258 - U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 9500 From 1895 to 1903 a number of "US" marked Single Action Army revolvers like this one were returned to either the...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Extremely Rare Documented Colt Bisley Sheriff's Model Revolver Sold to Winchester Repeating Arms Co.3259 - Extremely Rare Documented Colt Bisley Sheriff's Model Revolver Sold to Winchester Repeating Arms Co.
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $20000 - 40000 Colt Bisley Model revolver with Colt factory letter that states it was sold to the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. and shipp
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 20,000.00
 
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Scarce Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle3260 - Scarce Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 7500 This model represents Colt's only attempt to compete with Winchester for the lever action rifle market. A total of 3,7...
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
 
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Scarce 10 Gauge Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter3261 - Scarce 10 Gauge Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4000 - 6000 Manufactured in 1895, Colt manufactured approximately 7,366 Model 1883 shotguns between 1883 and 1895. Double ivory bead sig
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle3262 - Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 Manufactured in 1894. German silver blade front and semi-buckhorn style rear sights with the two line address/patent dates m
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Rare Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver with Factory Letter3263 - Rare Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 10000 Manufactured in 1906. This is one of only 976 Bisley Flattop Target Model revolvers that were manufactured, surviving examp
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver3264 - Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 13000 Manufactured in 1938. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address and "32 W.C.F." on the left sid...
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Henry Nettleton Inspected Nickel Plated U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Revolver with U.S.I.D.3265 - Henry Nettleton Inspected Nickel Plated U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Revolver with U.S.I.D.
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $10000 - 15000 Manufactured in 1878, this revolver was inspected by Henry Nettleton and the butt is stamped "U.S.I.D.". The m...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
 
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Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Pearl Grips and Fac3266 - Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Pearl Grips and Fac
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 8000 Manufactured in 1893 and subsequently professionally custom embellished in the 20th century. The revolver has a gold finishe
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Terrific Master Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory 3267 - Terrific Master Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 12000 Manufactured in 1896 and subsequently elaborately master embellished. There is a wedge of floral scroll engraving on each s
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Rare Colt Single Action Army Revolver 44 Rimfire with Serial Number 563268 - Rare Colt Single Action Army Revolver 44 Rimfire with Serial Number 56
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 13000 This is an example of 1 of only approximately 1900 Colt Single Action Army revolvers that were chambered for 44 Rimfire. Th
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army Flattop Target Model Revolver3269 - Colt Single Action Army Flattop Target Model Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 8500 Colt Single Action Army Flattop Target Model revolver manufactured in 1892. The revolver has the distinctive flat frame top
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Magnificent Cole Agee Cattle Brand Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with O3270 - Magnificent Cole Agee Cattle Brand Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with O
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $15000 - 25000 This is an extraordinary example of a cattle brand engraved Colt Single Action Army revolver that was manufactured in 1927
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Engraved Antique Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Ivory Grips3271 - Engraved Antique Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 6500 Manufactured in 1890 and subsequently custom embellished in the 20th century. The revolver is completely finished in nickel.
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Excellent San Francisco, California Shipped Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver wi3272 - Excellent San Francisco, California Shipped Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver wi
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 14000 Manufactured in 1923. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address and "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40...
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Desirable Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver3273 - Desirable Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 7500 Manufactured in 1907. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address and "(BISLEY MODEL)/COLT FRONTIER SIX...
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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19th Century Colt Model 1873 Single Action California Pattern Holster and Cartridge Belt3274 - 19th Century Colt Model 1873 Single Action California Pattern Holster and Cartridge Belt
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Medium weight, russet leather holster and .44 caliber cartridge belt rig for a Colt Model 1873 Single Action revolver with 7
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to hohgun for 1,807.50
 
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Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver3275 - Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 8000 Manufactured in 1935. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address and "38 W.C.F." on the left side...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Scarce Key Variation Colt London Agency Shipped Colt Single Action Army Black Powder 45 Eley Revolve3276 - Scarce Key Variation Colt London Agency Shipped Colt Single Action Army Black Powder 45 Eley Revolve
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 The included Colt factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, blue finish, with the barrel length and stocks not lis
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Fine Blackpowder Colt Single Action Army Revolver3277 - Fine Blackpowder Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 6500 Manufactured in 1888. The barrel has the one line Hartford address, "41 CAL" is stamped on the left side of the ...
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver3278 - Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3250 Manufactured in 1907. The revolver has the standard one line Hartford address stamped on top of the barrel, the left side of
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
 
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Extremely Rare Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1890 Gatling Gun on an Original Carriage3279 - Extremely Rare Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1890 Gatling Gun on an Original Carriage
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $275000 - 425000 This is an excellent example of a rare Colt Model 1890 Gatling Gun mounted on a two wheel carriage. The Model 1889 was e
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Estimate : 275,000.00 - 425,000.00
Sold to floor for 230,000.00
 
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Framed Picture and Autograph of Dr. Gatling with Certificate of Authenticity3280 - Framed Picture and Autograph of Dr. Gatling with Certificate of Authenticity
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1600 This is a framed picture of Dr. Gatling standing behind a Model 1893 Bulldog. Underneath the picture is an off-white 3 1/2 in
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Magnificent Rare Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grips3281 - Magnificent Rare Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 6500 Manufactured in 1875, this is an example of a factory engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with silver plated finish and i
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to playadragon for 5,422.50
 
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Rare Short Barreled Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver3282 - Rare Short Barreled Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3250 - 4750 Manufactured in 1875 this is an example of a short barrel version of the "Cloverleaf" revolver. The left barrel ...
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Spectacular Cased Factory Engraved Gold Colt Number 3 Derringer3283 - Spectacular Cased Factory Engraved Gold Colt Number 3 Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 This is an example of a factory engraved derringer with a rarely found gold finish and British proofs. The sides of the barr
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Fantastic Colt Etched Panel New Police Cop and Thug Revolver3284 - Fantastic Colt Etched Panel New Police Cop and Thug Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 Manufactured in 1883. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address with the etched 38 caliber panel on the left s
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver3285 - Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1874. The barrel is numbered to the gun and has the two line Hartford address on top, with "22 CAL&qu...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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British Proofed Colt No. 2 Derringer3286 - British Proofed Colt No. 2 Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1600 Manufactured from 1870 to 1890. Standard two line Hartford barrel address followed by "NO.2". The letter "C&...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
 
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Scarce First Type Colt Third Model (Thuer) 41 Caliber Derringer3287 - Scarce First Type Colt Third Model (Thuer) 41 Caliber Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 This derringer has the raised area ("pregnant frame") on the underside of the frame through which the barrel scre...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Two Antique Colt Handguns3288 - Two Antique Colt Handguns
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 2000 A) Manufactured from 1870 to 1890. The top of the barrel has the standard two line Hartford address followed by "No. ...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Extremely Rare Short Octagonal Barrel Colt Cloverleaf Revolver3289 - Extremely Rare Short Octagonal Barrel Colt Cloverleaf Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Manufactured from 1871 to 1876, this is an extremely rare version of the Colt Cloverleaf revolver with the short 1 1/2 inch
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Fine Colt Etched Panel New Police Cop and Thug Revolver3290 - Fine Colt Etched Panel New Police Cop and Thug Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Manufactured in 1882. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address with the etched 38 caliber panel on the left s
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Collectors Lot of Two Colt Open Top Pocket Revolvers3291 - Collectors Lot of Two Colt Open Top Pocket Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 A) Manufactured in 1875. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights, with the two line, cross flanked address atop the barrel,
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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Excellent British Proofed Colt Third Model Derringer3292 - Excellent British Proofed Colt Third Model Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured from 1870 to 1912. The top of the barrel is marked "-COLT-" in italics and the left frame side is s...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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British Proofed Colt First Model Derringer3293 - British Proofed Colt First Model Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 Manufactured from 1870 to 1890. Standard two line Hartford barrel address followed by "No. 1" and standard frame...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Engraved Colt Third Model Derringer with Pearl Grips3294 - Engraved Colt Third Model Derringer with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This an example of a possibly New York retailer engraved Colt Third Model derringer fitted with smooth bird head pearl grips
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Colt Derringers3295 - Collector's Lot of Two Colt Derringers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 A) Manufactured from 1870 to 1890. The top of the barrel has the standard two line Hartford address followed by "No.1...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Rare Colt First Type Third Model Derringer3296 - Rare Colt First Type Third Model Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Found in the 200 to 2,000 serial number range, this is a rare example of a first type Colt Third Model Derringer of the late
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Colt Derringers3297 - Collector's Lot of Two Colt Derringers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 A) Manufactured from 1870 to 1890. Standard two line Hartford barrel address followed by "No. 1". Matching numbe...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Colt House Model Revolvers3298 - Collector's Lot of Two Colt House Model Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 A) Manufactured in 1871 the first year of production. The barrel has the two line Hartford address. Features a 4-shot &quo...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Highly Collectable Lot of Five Display Cased Sheriff's Edition Commemorative Single Action Revolvers3299 - Highly Collectable Lot of Five Display Cased Sheriff's Edition Commemorative Single Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $12000 - 18000 A) Manufactured in 1987 as part of the five gun set of ejectorless Single Action Army Revolvers known as the Sheriff'...
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
 
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