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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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Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips1300 - Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips
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Manufactured in 1903. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line Hartford address, "COLT DA 38" on the left side and the three line...
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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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Colt Model 1877 Double Action Thunderer Sheriff Model Revolver1301 - Colt Model 1877 Double Action Thunderer Sheriff Model Revolver
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Manufactured in 1883. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address, the left side has the etched panel "COLT D.A. 41", the le...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Two Vintage Boxes of Winchester Cartridges for Colt Revolvers1302 - Two Vintage Boxes of Winchester Cartridges for Colt Revolvers
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1) Sealed Winchester 45 center fire caliber cartridge box of 50 cartridges for Colt double and single action revolvers. The box has the wine red label
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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The Finest Smith & Wesson U.S. Contract Second Model Schofield Revolver Offered By Rock Island Aucti1303 - The Finest Smith & Wesson U.S. Contract Second Model Schofield Revolver Offered By Rock Island Aucti
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This is an exceptional example of a U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield revolver and is unquestionably the finest we at Rock Isl...
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (35,000.00) = 35,000.00
 
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Deluxe, Factory Engraved Merwin Hulbert Single Action Revolver with Carved Ivory Grips1304 - Deluxe, Factory Engraved Merwin Hulbert Single Action Revolver with Carved Ivory Grips
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This is an exceptional example of a factory engraved Merwin Hulbert, large frame, single action revolver that was manufactured circa 1876-1880. This T
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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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Extraordinary Scarce Merwin Hulbert Fourth Model Frontier Army Double Action Revolver in 44 Russian 1305 - Extraordinary Scarce Merwin Hulbert Fourth Model Frontier Army Double Action Revolver in 44 Russian
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Manufactured in the 1880s, this is an excellent example of a scarce Fourth Model Merwin Hulbert Frontier Army revolver in rare 44 Russian caliber. Thi
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Excellent Merwin Hulbert & Company Medium Frame Double Action Pocket Revolver with Extra Barrel1306 - Excellent Merwin Hulbert & Company Medium Frame Double Action Pocket Revolver with Extra Barrel
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Manufactured in the 1880s. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates and the left side of the frame below the cylinde
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Very Fine Smith & Wesson U.S. Contract Second Model Schofield Revolver1307 - Very Fine Smith & Wesson U.S. Contract Second Model Schofield Revolver
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This is an exceptional example of a U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield revolver with high polish blue finish on the barrel, cyl...
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Desirable Blued Remington Model 1875 Single Action 44-40 Army Revolver1308 - Desirable Blued Remington Model 1875 Single Action 44-40 Army Revolver
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This very fine Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army revolver was manufactured circa 1875-1889. The revolver has the distinctive web on the undersid
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Very Fine Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver1309 - Very Fine Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver
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This is a very fine example of a Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army revolver that was manufactured somewhere between 1875 and 1889. The revolver
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Desirable Blue Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver1310 - Desirable Blue Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver
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Remington manufactured only about 2,000 Model 1890 Single Action Army revolvers from 1891 to 1894. The Model 1890 Single Action revolver was a competi
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Outstanding Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with C.F.P.A Markings1311 - Outstanding Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with C.F.P.A Markings
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This extraordinary Remington Model 1875 Single Action revolver was manufactured circa 1875-1889. The revolver has a rare high polish blue finish on th
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver1312 - U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver
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After the government dropped the Schofield as an issue cavalry sidearm, the remaining inventory was sold off as military surplus. Many were sold to Na
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Fine Civil War Production Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Single Action Revolver1313 - Fine Civil War Production Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Single Action Revolver
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Manufactured from 1861 to 1874, the Model No. 2 Army began production just prior to the start of the Civil War and quickly became popular, especially
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Smith & Wesson New Model Number 3 38-44 Target Revolver with Factory Letter1314 - Smith & Wesson New Model Number 3 38-44 Target Revolver with Factory Letter
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Manufactured as Smith & Wesson's first production target revolver, the S&W Number Three Targets were the premier 19th century target han...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Smith & Wesson "Model of 1891" Single Shot Pistol Owned by Brigadier General John Wood with Document1315 - Smith & Wesson "Model of 1891" Single Shot Pistol Owned by Brigadier General John Wood with Document
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A total production of only 1,251, this unusual pistol combines the frame of a 38 single action 3rd Model with a single shot barrel. This pistol is a t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Extremely Rare and Historical Spanish-American War Winchester-Lee Straight Pull Rifle From The U.S.S1316 - Extremely Rare and Historical Spanish-American War Winchester-Lee Straight Pull Rifle From The U.S.S
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Standard Lee Navy from the first contract with the Navy issued in 1898 for 10,000 rifles. Rifles were delivered and saw service in Cuba during the Spa
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Exceptional U.S. Inspected Winchester Third Model Hotchkiss Rifle1317 - Exceptional U.S. Inspected Winchester Third Model Hotchkiss Rifle
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This is a superb example of a desirable U.S. inspected Winchester 1883 Third Model bolt action rifle. This rifle was originally designed by Benjamin H
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Rare U.S. Springfield Armory Ward-Burton Model 1871 Bolt Action Rifle1318 - Rare U.S. Springfield Armory Ward-Burton Model 1871 Bolt Action Rifle
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Part of a limited 1,011-arm run, the Ward-Burton was a competitor to become the standard weapon of the United States Army, competing against Sharps, R
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle1319 - U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle
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Manufactured by Springfield Armory on royalty agreement with the Remington Arms Co. from 1871 to 1872. The right side of the casehardened receiver is
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Rare and Exceptional Springfield/Lee U.S. Inspected Model 1875 Vertical Action Rifle1320 - Rare and Exceptional Springfield/Lee U.S. Inspected Model 1875 Vertical Action Rifle
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This an excellent example of a Springfield/Lee rifle that was invented by James Paris Lee, who was one of the more prolific firearms inventors during
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Rare, Exceptional U.S. Springfield Chaffee-Reese 1884 Bolt Action Repeating Rifle1321 - Rare, Exceptional U.S. Springfield Chaffee-Reese 1884 Bolt Action Repeating Rifle
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One of only 753 manufactured by Springfield Armory in 1884. Invented in 1879 and selected by the Magazine Rifle Board of 1882 for trials, the rifle an
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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U.S. Department of Indian Affairs Marked Winchester-Hotchkiss Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine1322 - U.S. Department of Indian Affairs Marked Winchester-Hotchkiss Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Manufactured circa 1882-83. Although in the serial number range of the Second Model, this carbine has the First Model features of a 24 inch barrel, fo
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine1323 - U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine
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Manufactured in 1880, the breechblock is marked "U.S./MODEL/1873" and the lock plate marked "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873" ahead of the...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Second Allin Conversion Model 1866 Trapdoor Rifle1324 - U.S. Springfield Second Allin Conversion Model 1866 Trapdoor Rifle
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This is an example of a Second Model Allin Conversion Trapdoor rifle manufactured in 1866 with a total production of 25,000. The lock is dated "...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Experimental Metcalfe Device Bar1325 - U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Experimental Metcalfe Device Bar
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Manufactured between 1873 and 1877. This particular rifle is equipped with the Metcalfe device mounted on the right side of the stock between the lock
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Rare Documented U.S. Springfield Lee Vertical Action Model 1875 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet1326 - Rare Documented U.S. Springfield Lee Vertical Action Model 1875 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet
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Known as the U.S. Springfield Lee Model 1875 this Lee Vertical Action Rifle was designed by James P. Lee, one of the great weapons designers of the er
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Magnificent Springfield Armory Rifle Musket Conversion of Spencer Carbine1327 - Magnificent Springfield Armory Rifle Musket Conversion of Spencer Carbine
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This is an example of a Civil War Spencer carbine converted to rifle musket configuration by the Springfield Armory in 1871. The Springfield Armory co
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Rare Cutaway Demonstrator Model of a Lee Single Shot Breech Loading Rifle Action1328 - Rare Cutaway Demonstrator Model of a Lee Single Shot Breech Loading Rifle Action
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This is a rare cutaway demonstrator model of a Lee single shot breech loading rifle action. A version of this action known as Lee #61 was one of two L
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Excellent New York State Contract Remington Rolling Block Saddle Ring Carbine1329 - Excellent New York State Contract Remington Rolling Block Saddle Ring Carbine
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The state of New York purchased about 15,000 rolling block rifles and carbines from Remington circa 1872. These can be distinguished by the extremely
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine with Accessories1330 - U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine with Accessories
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Manufactured in 1882, the breechblock is marked "U.S./MODEL/1873" and the lock plate marked "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873 " ahead of th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Carbine1331 - U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Carbine
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This is an example of a U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor carbine that has had some earlier production parts installed. The left side of the barrel is stamped
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Sling1332 - U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Sling
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This is a very fine example of an original Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle that was manufactured in 1887. The lock is marked with the eagle shie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Excellent Winchester-Lee Navy Straight Pull Rifle1333 - Excellent Winchester-Lee Navy Straight Pull Rifle
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Manufactured in 1895 by Winchester for the U.S. Navy this rifle is chambered in the 6mm Lee or .236 caliber. This example is in a musket configuration
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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U.S. Navy Remington-Lee Model 1885 Bolt Action Rifle1334 - U.S. Navy Remington-Lee Model 1885 Bolt Action Rifle
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This is an example of a Navy Lt. W.W. Kimball inspected Model 1885 Rifle. The November 4, 1879 patent date is stamped on the left receiver wall and th
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Rare U.S. Navy Winchester First Model 1879 Hotchkiss Bolt Action Rifle1335 - Rare U.S. Navy Winchester First Model 1879 Hotchkiss Bolt Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a rare example of a first model U.S. Navy Hotchkiss rifle. Only 1,474 of these rifles were manufactured by Winchester and Springfield for the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Excellent Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle1336 - Excellent Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
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This is an excellent example of an original Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle manufactured circa 1889. The lock is marked with the eagle shield mo
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Lot of Two Winchester-Lee Rifle Straight Pull Receivers1337 - Lot of Two Winchester-Lee Rifle Straight Pull Receivers
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This is an example of a pre-production Winchester-Lee receiver with bolt and trigger guard. The only marking on the receiver is "WM" on th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Very Fine Remington-Lee Model 1882 U.S. Contract Rifle1338 - Very Fine Remington-Lee Model 1882 U.S. Contract Rifle
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This is a very fine, totally original example of a scarce Model 1882 U.S. Contract rifle. Only about 1,000 Model 1882 Lee Rifles were manufactured for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Rare, Documented Historic U.S. Navy Winchester-Lee Straight Pull Test Rifle with Accessories and Spr1339 - Rare, Documented Historic U.S. Navy Winchester-Lee Straight Pull Test Rifle with Accessories and Spr
Rock Island Auction Company
The accompanying Springfield Research Service letter and copies of government records identify this rifle as one of ten that were tested by the Inspec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Rare Hawaiian National Guard Remington-Lee Model 1885 Bolt Action Rifle1340 - Rare Hawaiian National Guard Remington-Lee Model 1885 Bolt Action Rifle
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This is rare example of a Hawaiian National Guard Remington-Lee Model 1885 Rifle. According to Remington-Lee expert Eugene Myszkowski, approximately 3
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Michigan National Guard Remington-Lee Model 1899 Bolt Action Rifle1341 - Michigan National Guard Remington-Lee Model 1899 Bolt Action Rifle
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This is an example of a Michigan National Guard Remington-Lee Model 1899 Bolt Action Rifle. These 30-40 caliber rifles are normally found in the 100,0
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Scarce Custer Range U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine1342 - Scarce Custer Range U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine
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Produced before 1876, as part of the serial range that may have been issued to the 7th Cavalry before the Battle of Little Bighorn. Blade front and la
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Trapdoor 1881 Forager Shotgun1343 - Scarce U.S. Springfield Trapdoor 1881 Forager Shotgun
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These Trapdoor Forager 20 gauge shotguns had a total production of approximately 1,388 and were manufactured from 1880 to 1884. This conversion was do
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet and Sling1344 - U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet and Sling
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Blade front sight and ski-slope rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards and marked with an "R" on the upper left side of the blade and left si...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine with Ammunition1345 - Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine with Ammunition
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Fixed blade front sight and folding rear sight graduated to 900 yards. The top of the barrel at the breech is marked "M/1865" and the top ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine1346 - U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine
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Third and final variation of the "Trapdoor" Cavalry Carbine. Blade front and replacement Model 1879 sight. The left rear of the barrel is ...
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle1347 - U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
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This is an example of an original Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor rifle manufactured circa 1890. The lock is marked with the eagle shield motif follow
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Remington-Keene Bolt Action Carbine1348 - Remington-Keene Bolt Action Carbine
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The Keene bolt action system was Remington's first attempt at producing a repeating rifle to compete with the lever action Winchesters. These we...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Winchester-Hotchkiss Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine1349 - Winchester-Hotchkiss Bolt Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Manufactured circa 1882-83. Although in the serial number range of the Second Model, this carbine has the First Model features of a 24 inch barrel, fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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