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September Premiere Firearms Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location7819 42nd St W, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, United States In Person PreviewThursday, September 12th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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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Lion Bronze "Simba" by Rick Taylor141 - Lion Bronze "Simba" by Rick Taylor
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Lion Bronze "Simba" by Rick Taylor This bronze depicts a lion walking on rough terrain and is mounted on a gray marble and hardwood plint...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Bronze Buffalo142 - Bronze Buffalo
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Bronze Buffalo Dubucand, Alfred (French 1828-?) Bronze Buffalo. This multipatined finely chased sculpture shows the details of every hair and the gre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Bronze P J Mene Marked Big Horn Sheep on a Ledge143 - Bronze P J Mene Marked Big Horn Sheep on a Ledge
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Bronze P J Mene Marked Big Horn Sheep on a Ledge This "P.J. MENE" marked bronze depicts two Big Horn Sheep (one standing, one at rest) on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Polychromed Eagle Bronze144 - Polychromed Eagle Bronze
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Polychromed Eagle Bronze Massive and impressive polychrome bronze eagle with wings unfurled and pulling away from his perch on a fallen tree. The eag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Exceptional Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Original Box145 - Exceptional Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Original Box
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Exceptional Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Original Box Manufactured in 1963. Hooded ramp front sight and adjustable folding leaf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Desirable Winchester Model 52A Sporter Bolt Action Rifle146 - Desirable Winchester Model 52A Sporter Bolt Action Rifle
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Desirable Winchester Model 52A Sporter Bolt Action Rifle The rifle features a hooded ramp front sight and a Lyman receiver sight. Standard markings i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Target Bolt Action Rifle147 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Target Bolt Action Rifle
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Target Bolt Action Rifle Manufactured in 1950. Ramp front sight base with filler block, barrel and receiver tapped for s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift with Scope148 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift with Scope
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift with Scope Manufactured in 1948 during the Transition period (late 1945 to 1951) in .220 Sw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 22 Hornet149 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 22 Hornet
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 22 Hornet Manufactured in 1941. Hooded ramp front sight, filler block in the rear sight slot and Lyma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in 22 Hornet150 - Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in 22 Hornet
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Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in 22 Hornet Manufactured in 1948 during the Transition period (1945-51). Hooded r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H Magnum151 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H Magnum
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H Magnum Manufactured 1950 during the Transition period (late 1945-51). Standard Winchest...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle152 - Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle The Model 52 Sporter was introduced in 1934. This example has a ramp front sight with provisions for a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 270 Winchester153 - Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 270 Winchester
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Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 270 Winchester Manufactured in 1939. Ramp front sight with replacement beaded blade, filler
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift with Scope154 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift with Scope
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift with Scope Manufactured in 1949 during the Transition period (late 1945 to 1951) in 220 Swi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 300 H&H Magnum with Scope155 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 300 H&H Magnum with Scope
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 300 H&H Magnum with Scope Manufactured in 1956. Ramp front sight with provisions for a hood, em...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift with Unertl Varmint Scope156 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift with Unertl Varmint Scope
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift with Unertl Varmint Scope Manufactured in 1953 in 220 Swift (approximately 20,000 were pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 300 H&H Magnum157 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 300 H&H Magnum
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 300 H&H Magnum Manufactured in 1961. Hooded ramp front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 264 Winchester Magnum158 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 264 Winchester Magnum
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 264 Winchester Magnum Manufactured in 1960. Standard Winchester markings including the factory proof
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle159 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle Manufactured in 1954. Ramp blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and receiver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle160 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle Originally manufactured in 1953 and later chambered for the 300 Weatherby Magnum cartridge. The left sid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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