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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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) = 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
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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) = 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
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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) = 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
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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) = 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
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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) = 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
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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) = 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
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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) = 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) = 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) = 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.
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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) = 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) = 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) = 3,000.00
 
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Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle3262 - Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle
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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) = 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
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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) = 6,500.00
 
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Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver3264 - Excellent Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver
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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) = 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) = 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) = 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
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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) = 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) = 7,500.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army Flattop Target Model Revolver3269 - Colt Single Action Army Flattop Target Model Revolver
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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) = 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) = 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) = 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
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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) = 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
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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) = 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 (1,500.00 + 307.50BP) = 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) = 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) = 4,000.00
 
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Fine Blackpowder Colt Single Action Army Revolver3277 - Fine Blackpowder Colt Single Action Army Revolver
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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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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 (4,500.00 + 922.50BP) = 5,422.50
 
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Rare Short Barreled Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver3282 - Rare Short Barreled Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver
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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) = 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) = 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
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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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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
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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) = 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
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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) = 1,200.00
 
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Excellent British Proofed Colt Third Model Derringer3292 - Excellent British Proofed Colt Third Model Derringer
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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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 8,500.00
 
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