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September Premiere Firearms Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location7819 42nd St W, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, United States

Auction Details

“Fresh, Historic, and Rare” is the potent combination of words Rock Island Auction Company Owner and President Patrick Hogan has used to describe the RIAC upcoming September Premiere Firearms Auction. The entire auction exudes condition, quality and rarity but its greatest appeal lies in the freshness of what is being offered. It is not often a collector, auctioneer, investment buyer, or dealer is given the opportunity to own, buy, or in Rock Island’s case, market and sell a historically significant piece; or an item that was manufactured in 1861 that looks like it did the day it left the factory over 150 years ago. However, this opportunity has presented itself to the Rock Island Auction Company in their upcoming September 13th, 14th, and 15th Premiere Firearms Auction. Contained within the sale are a number of collections from monumental and legendary names in firearms collecting. Included are the Smith & Wesson and Colt Automatic Pistol Collection of Mr. William Goddard featuring the Gustave Young Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson .44 Frontier exhibited at the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exhibition in Chicago with an Unmatched Historic Pedigree from Arizona; as well as the first Colt Automatic Pistol--Colt Model 1900 John Browning Prototype Slide Lock Semi-Automatic Pistol. Part II of the Chuck and Sharron Lindley Collection of German Automatic Pistols is also part of this auction. The beautiful and comprehensive Winchester collection of Mr. Mike Ginn which touts early 1st model 1873’s, the most extensive and complete collection of large frame 1876’s RIAC has ever handled headlined by the Fully Documented, Factory Engraved, Ulrich Signed, 50 Express, Matted Barrel, 22” Short Rifle Model 1876. Also, the Estate Collection of noted Colt Collector C.D. Terry which includes a phenomenal selection of percussion Colts and a historic grouping of 1871-1872 Open Top Revolvers. Most notable are two rifles from the most prominent name in all of Winchester Collecting, Mac McCroskie, featuring the Finest Known Iron Frame Henry Rifle and a Conrad F. Ulrich signed Relief Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Masterpiece Rifle.
The fact of the matter is that the bulk of the marquee pieces featured in this sale have sat within some of the most noteworthy collections within their respected fields for many decades. “When quality, condition and rarity come together, there is no telling what will happen at auction. Rarely can you tout something as being the very best of the best in any field of collectable, but in this sale we can say it more than once.” said Hogan.
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Colt Model 1883 Damascus Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun with Mutton Case3179Colt Model 1883 Damascus Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun with Mutton Case
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1883 Damascus Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun with Mutton Case This is an excellent example of 1 of the approximately 7,366 Model 1883 sh
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Henry Nettleton Sub-Inspected Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Attachable Stock and Kopec Le3180Henry Nettleton Sub-Inspected Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Attachable Stock and Kopec Le
Rock Island Auction Company
Henry Nettleton Sub-Inspected Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Attachable Stock and Kopec Letter Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Col
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to togtosse for 7,230.00
Desirable U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver3181Desirable U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver In 1895, a number of U.S. Colt Cavalry Single Action Army Revolvers, like this one, w
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
Early Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips3182Early Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Early Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1876. The top of the barrel is marked "COLT'S PT. F.A...
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
Historic Documented Factory Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver from the Robert Q3183Historic Documented Factory Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver from the Robert Q
Rock Island Auction Company
Historic Documented Factory Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver from the Robert Q. Sutherland Collection with Factory Letter Facto
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 25,000.00
Black Powder Colt London Agency Single Action Army Revolver with Attachable Skeleton Stock and Facto3184Black Powder Colt London Agency Single Action Army Revolver with Attachable Skeleton Stock and Facto
Rock Island Auction Company
Black Powder Colt London Agency Single Action Army Revolver with Attachable Skeleton Stock and Factory Letter Colt London Agency Single Action Army r
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Kopec and Factory Letters3185U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Kopec and Factory Letters
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Kopec and Factory Letters Manufactured in 1885. The top of the barrel is marked with the one
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Desirable U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter3186Desirable U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter In 1895, a number of U.S. Colt Cavalry Single Action Army Revolve
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Documented Special Order Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Carved Steer Head Ivory Grips3187Documented Special Order Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Carved Steer Head Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Documented Special Order Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Carved Steer Head Ivory Grips According to the included factory letter, this r
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
Rare Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver3188Rare Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver Manufactured in 1907. One line Hartford address on top of the barrel and "(...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Exceptional Historic Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Factory Documented as Shipped to the Copper Q3189Exceptional Historic Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Factory Documented as Shipped to the Copper Q
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Historic Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Factory Documented as Shipped to the Copper Queen Mine in the Arizona Territory with Letter Ac
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Documented Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Factory Letter3190Documented Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Documented Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Factory Letter According to the included factory letter, this revolver
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Scarce Hartley & Graham Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter3191Scarce Hartley & Graham Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Hartley & Graham Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter This rifle model represents Colt's only attempt to compete with...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
Desirable Special Order Colt Lightning Medium Frame Deluxe Slide Action Short Rifle3192Desirable Special Order Colt Lightning Medium Frame Deluxe Slide Action Short Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable Special Order Colt Lightning Medium Frame Deluxe Slide Action Short Rifle Manufactured in 1896 on special order. Combination folding front
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Scarce Colt Model 1878 Damascus Barrel Two Set Hammer Shotgun3193Scarce Colt Model 1878 Damascus Barrel Two Set Hammer Shotgun
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Colt Model 1878 Damascus Barrel Two Set Hammer Shotgun Manufactured from 1878-89 with this example have two Damascus barrel sets numbered to t
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Colt Model 1883 Grade 1 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter3194Colt Model 1883 Grade 1 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1883 Grade 1 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter The included Colt factory letter verifies the gauge, blue finish, grade
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
Desirable First Year Production Three Digit Serial Number Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver wit3195Desirable First Year Production Three Digit Serial Number Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver wit
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable First Year Production Three Digit Serial Number Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with London Barrel Address and War Department Proof
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
Very Fine Antique Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver3196Very Fine Antique Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Very Fine Antique Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver Manufactured in 1890. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartf...
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Scarce 6 Inch Barrel and Factory 3197Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Scarce 6 Inch Barrel and Factory
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Scarce 6 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter The included factory letter confirms the c
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to genaspop for 1,566.50
Antique Colt Model 1877 Double Action Lightning Model Revolver with Pearl Grips3198Antique Colt Model 1877 Double Action Lightning Model Revolver with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Antique Colt Model 1877 Double Action Lightning Model Revolver with Pearl Grips Manufactured in 1890. The barrel has the two line Hartford address st
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver3199Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver Manufactured in 1898. The barrel has the one line Hartford address with the left side sta
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver3200Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver Manufactured in 1904. Blade and notch sights, with the roll stamped "COLT. D.A....
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Kopec Authentication and Factory Letters3201U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Kopec Authentication and Factory Letters
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Kopec Authentication and Factory Letters According to the included factory letter, this revo
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
Pre 1900 Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips3202Pre 1900 Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Pre 1900 Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1899. The revolver has the smokeless powder frame introduced about serial
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in 45 Long Colt Caliber3203Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in 45 Long Colt Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in 45 Long Colt Caliber Manufactured in 1907. Barrel is marked "45 COLT" on the left side and th...
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grip and Factory Letter3204Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grip and Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grip and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1883. The top of the barrel is marked with the one l
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Early 20th Century Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver3205Early 20th Century Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Early 20th Century Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver Manufactured in 1904. The barrel has the two line Hartford address stamped
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Early 20th Century Production First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver3206Early 20th Century Production First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Early 20th Century Production First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Manufactured in 1902. The top of the barrel is marked with the two li
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with London Barrel Address in .455 Caliber3207Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with London Barrel Address in .455 Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with London Barrel Address in .455 Caliber This is a fine example of a Colt Model 1878 double action .476 revo
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver3208Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver Manufactured in 1896. The barrel has the one line Hartford address on top and "45 COLT" on the lef...
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Colt Model 1877 Double Action Lightning Model Revolver3209Colt Model 1877 Double Action Lightning Model Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1877 Double Action Lightning Model Revolver Manufactured in 1900. The barrel has the two line Hartford address stamped on top and "...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
Fine Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter3210Fine Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Fine Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1898 and later factory shipped in 1899. The incl
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Colt Thunderer Model 1877 Double Action Revolver3211Colt Thunderer Model 1877 Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Thunderer Model 1877 Double Action Revolver Manufactured in 1909. Fixed sights with the two line Hartford address on top of the barrel and &qu...
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Antique Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver3212Antique Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Antique Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver Manufactured in 1880. The barrel is stamped with the two line Hartford addre...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter3213U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter According to the Colt factory ledgers (2 letters included) the frame of thi
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver3214Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver Manufactured in 1884. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, the bottom of the barr
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
Antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter3215Antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Pearl Grips3216First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Pearl Grips Manufactured in 1936. The top of the post war replacement barrel is mar
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver3217Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver Manufactured in 1891. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address,...
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver with Stag Grips3218Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver with Stag Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver with Stag Grips Manufactured in 1905. Two-line Hartford address on top of the barrel an
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
Exceptional Civil War Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket3219Exceptional Civil War Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Civil War Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket Manufactured in 1864. Colt manufactured an estimated 75,000 of these rifle-muskets between
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Rare Colt Model 1855 "First Model" Sporting Rifle3220Rare Colt Model 1855 "First Model" Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare Colt Model 1855 "First Model" Sporting Rifle Manufactured circa 1856. The rifle has a .36 caliber part octagon barrel with non-flute...
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
Outstanding Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with C.F.P.A. Markings3221Outstanding Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with C.F.P.A. Markings
Rock Island Auction Company
Outstanding Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with C.F.P.A. Markings This extraordinary example of a Remington Model 1875 Single Action rev
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
Scarce and Unique Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver with Blued Finish3222Scarce and Unique Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver with Blued Finish
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce and Unique Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver with Blued Finish Early production Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army revolve
Estimate : 13,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
Very Fine and Desirable Blue Finish Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver3223Very Fine and Desirable Blue Finish Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Very Fine and Desirable Blue Finish Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver Remington manufactured only about 2,000 Model 1890 Single Action
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Extremely Fine Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver3224Extremely Fine Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Extremely Fine Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver Manufactured in 1875. This example features a factory engraving with a nickel plated br
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Colt First Model Derringer3225Colt First Model Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt First Model Derringer Manufactured from 1870 to 1890. The top of the barrel has the standard two line Hartford address followed by "No.1&...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Rare Short Octagonal Barreled Early Production Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver3226Rare Short Octagonal Barreled Early Production Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare Short Octagonal Barreled Early Production Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver Manufactured in 1871, the first year of production, this is an ex
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
Colt Third Model Derringer3227Colt Third Model Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Third Model Derringer Manufactured 1875-1912. Large italic "-COLT-" on top of the barrel. The matching serial number is on the left ...
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
Colt New Line 38 Caliber Etched Panel Revolver3228Colt New Line 38 Caliber Etched Panel Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt New Line 38 Caliber Etched Panel Revolver Manufactured in 1879. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address with the left side of th
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00