September Premiere Firearms Auction

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“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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Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Double Rifle Shotgun Drilling Hammer Gun746 - Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Double Rifle Shotgun Drilling Hammer Gun
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Double Rifle Shotgun Drilling Hammer Gun Two rifle barrels over a shogun configuration known by the German designatio
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Parker Brothers GH Grade Double Barrel Damascus Shotgun751 - Parker Brothers GH Grade Double Barrel Damascus Shotgun
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Parker Brothers GH Grade Double Barrel Damascus Shotgun The concave matte solid rib is equipped with a single ivory bead front sight and is marked wi
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Parker Under Lifter Hammer Side by Side Double Barrel Shotgun752 - Parker Under Lifter Hammer Side by Side Double Barrel Shotgun
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Parker Under Lifter Hammer Side by Side Double Barrel Shotgun The chief identifying feature of the "Under Lifter" is the push-button barr...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Engraved L.C. Smith Hunter Arms Trap Grade Double Barrel Shotgun758 - Engraved L.C. Smith Hunter Arms Trap Grade Double Barrel Shotgun
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Engraved L.C. Smith Hunter Arms Trap Grade Double Barrel Shotgun The top of the barrels have the L.C. Smith Trap Grade and Hunter Arms markings with
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Early Production Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun with Factory Letter772 - Early Production Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun with Factory Letter
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Early Production Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1888. The left side of the receiver is marked with th
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Shotgun773 - Excellent Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Shotgun
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Excellent Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Shotgun Manufactured circa 1957. The barrel has a single steel bead sight, is choked full and has a 2 3/
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Second Generation Colt Percussion Revolvers -A) Colt Walker Revolver844 - Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Second Generation Colt Percussion Revolvers -A) Colt Walker Revolver
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Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Second Generation Colt Percussion Revolvers -A) Colt Walker Revolver A) With box numbered to the gun. Manufuctur...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Colt Single Action Army 125th Anniversary Commemorative Revolver with Wood Case862 - Colt Single Action Army 125th Anniversary Commemorative Revolver with Wood Case
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Colt Single Action Army 125th Anniversary Commemorative Revolver with Wood Case Manufactured in 1961. Standard left side barrel commemorative marking
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two P38 Style Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Walther Commercial P38 Semi-Automatic Pi889 - Collector's Lot of Two P38 Style Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Walther Commercial P38 Semi-Automatic Pi
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Collector's Lot of Two P38 Style Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Walther Commercial P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol A) Ulm slide is dated "12/61,&qu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Early Civil War Production Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Single Action Revolver with Two Pin Top S32 - Early Civil War Production Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Single Action Revolver with Two Pin Top S
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Early Civil War Production Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Single Action Revolver with Two Pin Top Strap and Nickel Finish Manufactured from 18...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Smith & Wesson 38 Double Action 4th Model Revolver with Pearl Grips50 - Smith & Wesson 38 Double Action 4th Model Revolver with Pearl Grips
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Smith & Wesson 38 Double Action 4th Model Revolver with Pearl Grips This is an excellent example of a 4th Model 38 double action revolver with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Miniature Wells Fargo Marked Treasure Box with Lock59 - Miniature Wells Fargo Marked Treasure Box with Lock
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Miniature Wells Fargo Marked Treasure Box with Lock This "Miniature "Wells Fargo/& Co" marked wood and iron treasure box measu...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Grouping of Wells Fargo Express Papers and Records, Including a Bound Forwarding Book and a Reward P60 - Grouping of Wells Fargo Express Papers and Records, Including a Bound Forwarding Book and a Reward P
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Grouping of Wells Fargo Express Papers and Records, Including a Bound Forwarding Book and a Reward Poster for a Rogue Agent 1) Ledger, "RECORD...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Three Wells Fargo Marked Items Including a Cased 50th Anniversary Silver Coin75 - Three Wells Fargo Marked Items Including a Cased 50th Anniversary Silver Coin
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Three Wells Fargo Marked Items Including a Cased 50th Anniversary Silver Coin 1) Large metal padlock, 5 1/8 inches wide, 9 inches tall, with a swivel
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Grouping of Western Themed Items, Including a Wells Fargo Express Satchel and Wax Seals76 - Grouping of Western Themed Items, Including a Wells Fargo Express Satchel and Wax Seals
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Grouping of Western Themed Items, Including a Wells Fargo Express Satchel and Wax Seals 1) Satchel, brown leather construction with gold lettering ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1912 Dated DWM Model 1908 Military Contract Imperial German Luger Pistol426 - 1912 Dated DWM Model 1908 Military Contract Imperial German Luger Pistol
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1912 Dated DWM Model 1908 Military Contract Imperial German Luger Pistol This is an excellent example of a late production pre-WWI DWM Model 1908 mil
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Mauser Model 1909 Argentine Contract Bolt Action Rifle440 - Mauser Model 1909 Argentine Contract Bolt Action Rifle
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Mauser Model 1909 Argentine Contract Bolt Action Rifle Blade front and tangent rear sights, with "MAUSER MODELO/ARGENTINO 1909." on the l...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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World War II Canadian Inglis Mark I* Semi-Automatic Pistol458 - World War II Canadian Inglis Mark I* Semi-Automatic Pistol
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World War II Canadian Inglis Mark I* Semi-Automatic Pistol This is a late production version manufactured by the Inglis factory in Canada. It has the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Fabrique Nationale High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Magazine468 - Fabrique Nationale High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Magazine
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Fabrique Nationale High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Magazine Produced before the German Invasion in 1940. Blade front and tangent rear sig
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Nazi Proofed Fabrique Nationale Model 1935 High Power Tangent Sight Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holst499 - Nazi Proofed Fabrique Nationale Model 1935 High Power Tangent Sight Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holst
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Nazi Proofed Fabrique Nationale Model 1935 High Power Tangent Sight Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Extra Magazine Manufactured by Fabrique Na
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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