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The first great firearms sale of the decade.
An encyclopedic selection of Colts, Winchesters, U.S. and German Military, Sporting Arms, 19th Century American Arms, & Americana.
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Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy/Army Contract Percussion Revolver1100 - Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy/Army Contract Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured in 1857, this is an example of a scarce Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver that was purchased by the U.S. Army prior to the Civil War. These U
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Exceptional Colt Model 1861 Navy Conversion Revolver in 38 Rimfire with Ivory Grips1101 - Exceptional Colt Model 1861 Navy Conversion Revolver in 38 Rimfire with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an excellent example of a Colt Cartridge Conversion Model 1861 Navy revolver that was manufactured circa 1873 to 1875. The revolver has a high
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Estimate : 13,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Navy Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver1102 - Scarce U.S. Navy Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver
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This is a solid example of a Colt U.S. Navy contract Model 1851 Navy revolver that was manufactured in 1858. This late production, "Navy-Navy&q...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Factory Letter1103 - Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Factory Letter
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Manufactured in 1862, with a 3 screw frame cut for a shoulder stock. The top of the barrel has the one line New York U. S. America address flanked by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Four-Screw Frame1104 - Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Four-Screw Frame
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of a Civilian Production Colt 3rd Dragoon Revolver that was manufactured in 1859. This late production revolver was manufactured fo
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Rare Third Model Colt Dragoon Shoulder Stock1105 - Rare Third Model Colt Dragoon Shoulder Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
There were three standard variations of detachable shoulder stocks manufactured for 1,200 to 1,500 Third Model Dragoon revolvers. This particular shou
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Scarce Colt Model 1851 Navy Four Screw Variation Revolver Cut for Stock1106 - Scarce Colt Model 1851 Navy Four Screw Variation Revolver Cut for Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of a Colt Third Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver that was manufactured in 1862 with the 4 screw frame variation cut for a should
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to bach33089 for (2,750.00 + 536.25BP) = 3,286.25
 
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Cased Colt Model 1851 London Navy Percussion Revolver with Accessories1107 - Cased Colt Model 1851 London Navy Percussion Revolver with Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured in 1855. The revolver has the large oval iron trigger guard, iron back strap and bordered hammer knurling. The top barrel flat is marked
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to bach33089 for (2,750.00 + 536.25BP) = 3,286.25
 
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Early Production Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver1108 - Early Production Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured in 1861, the first year of production. The top of the barrel is marked "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA", the left...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Early Pre-Production London Address Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver1109 - Early Pre-Production London Address Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
This unique Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver was reportedly manufactured in the Colt Hartford factory in 1851 for display in the London Great Exhibition
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1855 Side Hammer Root Percussion Pocket Pistol with British Proofs1110 - Colt Model 1855 Side Hammer Root Percussion Pocket Pistol with British Proofs
Rock Island Auction Company
This Colt Model 1855 Root Revolver was commercially manufactured during the Civil War in 1862. The top of the barrel at the breech is marked "A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Scarce Austrian Navy (Kreigsmarine) Marked Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver1111 - Scarce Austrian Navy (Kreigsmarine) Marked Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver manufactured in 1853. This is one of the 1000 Model 1851 Navy revolvers (serial no. 31000-32000) purchased by the Austri
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Scarce German Kriegsmarine Navy Holster for a Colt Model 1851 Revolver, with Capping Tool1112 - Scarce German Kriegsmarine Navy Holster for a Colt Model 1851 Revolver, with Capping Tool
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Brown leather construction, with a reinforced opening, "10" stamped on the front and "crown/KM" on the flap. On the front is a p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Scarce Colt Model 1851 Navy Kriegsmarine Marked Powder Flask1113 - Scarce Colt Model 1851 Navy Kriegsmarine Marked Powder Flask
Rock Island Auction Company
Brass Colt Model 1851 Navy powder flask, 6 1/4 inch long with an unmarked charger, and "KM/159" stamped into the side above the raised cro...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Fine Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Scarce Fluted Cylinder1114 - Fine Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Scarce Fluted Cylinder
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured in 1861, this revolver is one of only about 4,000 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolvers manufactured with the full fluted cylinder (Many of thes
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver with British Proofs1115 - Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver with British Proofs
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured in 1864. The top of the barrel has the standard one line New York U.S. AMERICA address (parts faint), "COLTS/PATENT" on the l...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with British Proofs1116 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with British Proofs
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Manufactured in 1867. Brass cone front sight with hammer notch rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U. S. ...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Cased and Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Inscribed Back Strap1117 - Cased and Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Inscribed Back Strap
Rock Island Auction Company
This Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver was manufactured in 1864 and subsequently refurbished in the 20th Century. The revolver has a five inch octagon b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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U.S. Colt First Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver1118 - U.S. Colt First Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a representative example of a U.S. Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver that was manufactured in 1849. The revolver has the distinctive First Mod
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Civil War U.S. Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Bullet Mold and Flask1119 - Civil War U.S. Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Bullet Mold and Flask
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured on contract by the U.S. Government in 1862. The revolver has the four screw frame cut for a shoulder stock and iron back strap. The top o
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Third Type Shoulder Stock Copy for a Colt Dragoon1120 - Third Type Shoulder Stock Copy for a Colt Dragoon
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a very well made, old copy of a Colt Third Model Dragoon stock. Iron attaching iron and buttplate, "12501" marked on the lower hoo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Excellent Colt Factory Helfricht Engraved Third Model (Thuer) Deringer with Ivory Grips1121 - Excellent Colt Factory Helfricht Engraved Third Model (Thuer) Deringer with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an extraordinary example of a Factory Engraved Colt Third Model Thuer Deringer. This Third Model Deringer has a sloping hammer spur and lacks
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Rare Factory Engraved Colt Second Model New Line 38 Caliber Revolver with Mother of Pearl Grips1122 - Rare Factory Engraved Colt Second Model New Line 38 Caliber Revolver with Mother of Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an excellent original example of a Deluxe Factory Engraved Colt Second Model New Line Revolver that was manufactured in 1877. This revolver ha
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Scarce and Desirable Colt New Police Cop and Thug Revolver1123 - Scarce and Desirable Colt New Police Cop and Thug Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured in 1884, this was the final revolver in the New Line series. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address and the acid etche
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Excellent Colt Third Model 41 Caliber Thuer Derringer1124 - Excellent Colt Third Model 41 Caliber Thuer Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured from 1875 to 1912. The top of the barrel is marked "-COLT-" in large italicized letters and "41 CAL" is marked on t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Antique Colt Pistols1125 - Collector's Lot of Two Antique Colt Pistols
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German silver blade sight, with "-COLT-" on top of the barrel. BBL: 2 1/2 inch round Stock: Gauge: 41 RF Finish: blue/nickel Gr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Fine Colt House Revolver with Five-Shot Round Cylinder1126 - Fine Colt House Revolver with Five-Shot Round Cylinder
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured in 1875. This is an example of a Colt House Revolver that was produced in the cloverleaf model production sequence, but with an unfluted,
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Colt Number 3 Thuer Single Shot Derringer with British Proofs and Rare Von Oppen Marking1127 - Colt Number 3 Thuer Single Shot Derringer with British Proofs and Rare Von Oppen Marking
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured from 1875 to 1912. The top of the barrel is marked with the large italic "COLT", the bottom of the barrel is marked with a &q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grips1128 - Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured in 1875, this revolver features custom engraving, with a pin wheel and zigzag bordering on the barrel, dot and zigzag designs on the cyli
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Spectacular Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine1129 - Spectacular Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an exceptional, totally original example of a British proofed Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine that was manufactured circa 1862. Colt Model 1
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (45,000.00) = 45,000.00
 
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Exceptional Late Production Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle1130 - Exceptional Late Production Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an excellent example of a late production Colt Medium Frame Lighting Rifle that was manufactured in 1902, close to the end of production for t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter1131 - Factory Engraved Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured in 1882, this model was regarded as one of the finest shotguns made in America. Colt had trouble competing with the less expensive Europe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Fine Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle1132 - Fine Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This model represents Colt's only attempt to compete with Winchester for the lever action rifle market. A total of 3,775 rifles were manufacture...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Scarce Colt Model 1855 First Model Sporting Rifle1133 - Scarce Colt Model 1855 First Model Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured from 1856 to 1859. The First Model Colt Model 1855 Sporting Rifle is easily identified by the lack of a forearm and the presence of the p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle1134 - Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This model represents Colt's only attempt to compete with Winchester for the lever action rifle market. Only 1,219 of the total 3,775 rifles wer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle1135 - Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle
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Manufactured in 1899. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent dates ahead of the rear sight and "22 Cal." on the le...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to bach33089 for (1,100.00 + 214.50BP) = 1,314.50
 
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Fine Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Express Rifle1136 - Fine Colt Lightning Large Frame Slide Action Express Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a fine example of an original Colt Lightning Express Rifle that was manufactured in 1890 and chambered for the .45-85-285 cartridge. The rifle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle1137 - Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This model represents Colt's only attempt to compete with Winchester for the lever action rifle market. A total of 3,775 rifles were manufacture...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide-Action Saddle Ring Carbine1138 - Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide-Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Manufactured in 1890. The top of the barrel is marked "COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A/PATENTED MAY 29. SEPT. 18. 1883 MAY 26. 8...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Scarce 10 Gauge Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun1139 - Scarce 10 Gauge Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt manufactured approximately 7,366 Model 1883 shotguns between 1883 and 1895, with this particular shotgun manufactured in 1887. Single brass bead
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Rare Colt-Burgess Lever-Action Rifle1140 - Rare Colt-Burgess Lever-Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a solid example of a Colt-Burgess lever action rifle that was manufactured circa 1883-1885. The rifle has a blued receiver, full-octagon barre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle1141 - Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This model represents Colt's only attempt to compete with Winchester for the lever action rifle market. A total 3,775 rifles were manufactured b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Colt Model 1855 Revolving Shotgun1142 - Colt Model 1855 Revolving Shotgun
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured from 1857 to 1864. Bead front and frame groove rear sights, with "COLT'S PT./1856", "ADDRESS COL. COLT/HARTFORD CT. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun1143 - Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun
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Manufactured in 1885, with a single brass bead front sight, modified chokes, extractor and 2 1/2 inch chambers. Casehardened side lock action with &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Exceptional Winchester Model 61 22 Magnum Slide Action Rifle with Original Box1144 - Exceptional Winchester Model 61 22 Magnum Slide Action Rifle with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an exceptional example of a Winchester Model 61 slide action rifle. The 22 Magnum variation was only manufactured from 1960 to 1963 and are ve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Custom Winchester Model 62A Gallery Slide Action Rifle with Box1145 - Custom Winchester Model 62A Gallery Slide Action Rifle with Box
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of a Winchester Model 62 Gallery rifle chambered for 22 short only. The magazine tube has the distinctive triangular feed cut found
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Excellent Late Production Winchester Model 1906 Slide Action Rifle1146 - Excellent Late Production Winchester Model 1906 Slide Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of a late Winchester "brush up" of almost obsolete assembly's. The rifle has blade front and adjustable rear sights...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Rare Experimental Prototype Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in 22 Magnum Shot Caliber1147 - Rare Experimental Prototype Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in 22 Magnum Shot Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured in 1961. This rifle is absent of the standard Winchester Model 61 markings except for the Winchester oval proof on top of the barrel and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Spectacular and Desirable Winchester Model 61 Smooth Bore Slide Action Rifle with Original Box1148 - Spectacular and Desirable Winchester Model 61 Smooth Bore Slide Action Rifle with Original Box
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Manufactured in 1958. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the two line Winchester address, "-WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK-" and "MODE...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle1149 - Excellent Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This Third Model 90 Slide Action Rifle is a takedown version and was manufactured after 1932. The rifle has blade front and adjustable rear sights on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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