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Rock Island Auction Company
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September Premiere Firearms Auction
September Premiere Firearms Auction
Auction Currency
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Auction Location
7819 42nd St W
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Rock Island
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Illinois
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61201
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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.
Buyer's Premium is 20.5% by credit card, reduced to 18% if payment is made by cash, check or wire transfer. Contact Rock Island Auction Company to complete your registration with the auction house.
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3530 -
World War II British No. 4 MK I (T) Sniper Rifle with Telescopic Sight and Transit Case
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II British No. 4 MK I (T) Sniper Rifle with Telescopic Sight and Transit Case Manufactured in 1945. The rifle has a black phosphate finish
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to dohhunter for 5,121.25
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3531 -
Scarce Swiss K-31/1943 Straight Pull Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Swiss K-31/1943 Straight Pull Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope Introduced in 1944, this variant of the Schmidt-Rubin Rifle integrates a 2.8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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3532 -
Swiss Model K31/55 Straight Pull Sniper Rifle with Scope Can
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Swiss Model K31/55 Straight Pull Sniper Rifle with Scope Can This model was introduced in 1955 and is built on the standard K31 action fitted with a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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3533 -
Desirable World War II Japanese Type 97 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Japanese 2.5X Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable World War II Japanese Type 97 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Japanese 2.5X Scope This is an all original, standard WWII Japanese Type 97 sni
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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3534 -
World War II Japanese Type 99 Nagoya Arsenal Paratrooper Bolt Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II Japanese Type 99 Nagoya Arsenal Paratrooper Bolt Action Rifle This is an example of a World War II Type 2 Japanese takedown "Para...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
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3535 -
World War II Japanese Nagoya Type 44 Bolt Action Cavalry Carbine
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World War II Japanese Nagoya Type 44 Bolt Action Cavalry Carbine This is a mid-production, Series 1, Type 44 Carbine as manufactured by the Nagoya Ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
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3536 -
World War II Japanese Nagoya Arsenal Type 14 Pistol with Matching Magazine Leather Holster Walnut Di
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II Japanese Nagoya Arsenal Type 14 Pistol with Matching Magazine Leather Holster Walnut Display Case Arm Band and Original Paper Documents
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
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3537 -
Fabrique Nationale 1935 Pre-War Lithuanian Contract High Power Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Fabrique Nationale 1935 Pre-War Lithuanian Contract High Power Pistol Blade front and tangent rear sights, with the three line Herstal address and Br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
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3538 -
Early Production Fabrique Nationale High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box and Extra Magazine
Rock Island Auction Company
Early Production Fabrique Nationale High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box and Extra Magazine Blade front and fixed notch rear sights, with the th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
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3539 -
Scarce Pre-War FN High Power Pistol with Matching Number Flat Board Stock with Attached Leather Hols
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Pre-War FN High Power Pistol with Matching Number Flat Board Stock with Attached Leather Holster This is an example of a WWII pistol as manufa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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3540 -
Scarce Estonian Army Contract Fabrique Nationale High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Estonian Army Contract Fabrique Nationale High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol Delivered circa 1936-1937 as part of a 3,038 piece contract with Es
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
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3541 -
Inglis Mark I* High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Extra Magazine
Rock Island Auction Company
Inglis Mark I* High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Extra Magazine Tangent rear sight and slotted back strap, with the two line maker&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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3542 -
First Year Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
First Year Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips Manufactured in September 1912 (records show that Government Model
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
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3543 -
Exceptional Pre-War Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Pre-War Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box This is an exceptionally nice example of a Pre-War Colt Ace pistol with it'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
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3544 -
Exceptionally Rare Savage Arms Model 1916 Prototype "25 ACP" Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptionally Rare Savage Arms Model 1916 Prototype "25 ACP" Semi-Automatic Pistol This is a unique example of a rare prototype Model 191...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
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3545 -
Magnificent Factory Engraved Savage Model 1915 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Retailer Labeled
Rock Island Auction Company
Magnificent Factory Engraved Savage Model 1915 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Retailer Labeled Box and Original hanging Tag This is an example o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
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3546 -
Rare Prototype Colt Model 1907 Test Pistol with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare Prototype Colt Model 1907 Test Pistol with Factory Letter The Model 1907 was a U.S. Military contract pistol, only 205 of these pistols were man
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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3547 -
Rare and Unique Colt-Jolidon Prototype Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare and Unique Colt-Jolidon Prototype Semi-Automatic Pistol This is an extremely rare example of a Colt .32 semi-automatic pistol based on the U.S.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
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3548 -
Unique Prototype Colt 380 ACP Vest Pocket Hammer Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Unique Prototype Colt 380 ACP Vest Pocket Hammer Pistol Manufactured at an unknown point in time, this pistol appears to be a vest pocket version of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
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3549 -
Unique Unmarked Colt Factory Unfinished Model 1911 Frame and Slide
Rock Island Auction Company
Unique Unmarked Colt Factory Unfinished Model 1911 Frame and Slide This is an example of a Colt factory unfinished frame and slide of a Model 1911 pi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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Unfinished Colt Prototype Shoulder Stock with Related Technical Blueprint Drawings
Rock Island Auction Company
Unfinished Colt Prototype Shoulder Stock with Related Technical Blueprint Drawings Unfinished shoulder stock, 15 inches long with a curved naked butt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
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3551 -
Exceptional and Rare First Year Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Low Thre
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional and Rare First Year Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Low Three Digit Serial Number C183 This is a beautiful ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
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3552 -
Spectacular Pre-War Colt Ace Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Spectacular Pre-War Colt Ace Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box This is an exceptional example of a Colt Ace Model that was manufactured i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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3553 -
Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol This is an excellent example of a Colt Government Model pistol that was manufactured in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
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3554 -
Outstanding Colt Military Model 1902 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Outstanding Colt Military Model 1902 Semi-Automatic Pistol This is a beautiful example of a late production Colt Model 1902 semi-automatic pistol man
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
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3555 -
Excellent Pre-World War II Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Pre-World War II Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol This is an excellent example of a commercial Colt Government Model semi-automa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
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3556 -
Excellent Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Rare Factory Presentation Case and Pearl
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Rare Factory Presentation Case and Pearl Medallion Grips Manufactured in 1923. The slide
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
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3557 -
Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in late 1912. This pistol has the square butt, slide lock on the left side of the frame,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
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3558 -
Exceptional Colt 1903 Model Pocket Hammerless Pistol with Original Box and Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Colt 1903 Model Pocket Hammerless Pistol with Original Box and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1924. The left side of the slide is marked
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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3559 -
Fabulous Documented Inscribed Colt Factory Engraved Police Positive Revolver with Factory Letter Pea
Rock Island Auction Company
Fabulous Documented Inscribed Colt Factory Engraved Police Positive Revolver with Factory Letter Pearl Grips and Deluxe Hand Carved Holster This is a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
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Unique Colt Police Positive 32 Double Action Revolver with 2 1/2 Inch Barrel Original Box and Factor
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Unique Colt Police Positive 32 Double Action Revolver with 2 1/2 Inch Barrel Original Box and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1933, this revolver is e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
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3561 -
Rare Pre-War/Post-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching 22 Cal Service Model
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare Pre-War/Post-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching 22 Cal Service Model/ACE Conversion Kit in Colt Factory Presentation C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
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3562 -
Colt Government Model "1912 First Year Production" Pistol with Low Three Digit Serial Number and Col
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Government Model "1912 First Year Production" Pistol with Low Three Digit Serial Number and Colt Factory Letter This is a very nice ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
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Exceptional Early Colt Model 1902 Military Pattern Semi-Automatic Pistol with Attractive Hand-Tooled
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Early Colt Model 1902 Military Pattern Semi-Automatic Pistol with Attractive Hand-Tooled Heiser Holster This is an excellent example of a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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Rare Nickel Plated Colt Model 1908 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare Nickel Plated Colt Model 1908 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips Manufactured in 1928. The slide has the standard markings with the Rampant
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
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Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box and Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box and Holster Manufactured in 1928. The slide has the two line address/patent marking with th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
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3566 -
First Year Production Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Three Digit Serial Number
Rock Island Auction Company
First Year Production Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Three Digit Serial Number Manufactured in 1931, the first year of production. The left side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
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3567 -
Exceptional and Rare Colt Model 1905 Civilian "USMC" Double Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional and Rare Colt Model 1905 Civilian "USMC" Double Action Revolver There were 926 total revolvers that were produced from 1905 t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
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3568 -
Desirable Antique Colt New Pocket Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable Antique Colt New Pocket Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Original Box Manufactured in 1894, the second year of production. This
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
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3569 -
Colt New Service Model Double Action Revolver with Steer Head Carved Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Colt New Service Model Double Action Revolver with Steer Head Carved Pearl Grips Manufactured in 1902. The barrel has the two line Hartford address/p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
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Scarce .44 Russian Marked Colt New Service Double Action Target Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce .44 Russian Marked Colt New Service Double Action Target Revolver This is an example of a relatively scarce New Service flattop target revolve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
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Exceptional Colt New Pocket Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Colt New Pocket Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips Manufactured in 1903. This was the first swing out cylinder, double action pocket
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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3572 -
Desirable Pre-World War II Two-Digit Serial Number Colt 38 Super Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable Pre-World War II Two-Digit Serial Number Colt 38 Super Semi-Automatic Pistol This is an outstanding example of a very rare two-digit serial
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
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3573 -
Nickel Plated Colt Model 1908 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips
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Nickel Plated Colt Model 1908 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips Manufactured in 1926. The slide has the standard markings with the Rampant Colt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
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3574 -
Exceptional Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1937. Fixed sights, with the two line address and patent markings on the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
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Exceptional Post-War Colt Super 38 Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box and Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Exceptional Post-War Colt Super 38 Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1954. The right side of the slide is marke
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
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3576 -
Colt New Service Double Action Revolver
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Colt New Service Double Action Revolver Manufactured in 1904. The barrel has the two line address/patent dates marking on top with the left side mark
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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3577 -
Colt New Service Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips
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Colt New Service Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips Manufactured in 1908 with two line address/patent dates on top of the barrel, the left side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
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3578 -
Engraved Colt Commander Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ivory Grips and Box
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Engraved Colt Commander Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ivory Grips and Box Manufactured in 1953. Both sides of the slide, the slide stop and safety are f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
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Post-War Colt Super 38 Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Post-War Colt Super 38 Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1948. Fixed sights, with the Hartford address on the left side of the slide and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
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