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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Cape Buffalo Bronze "The Boss" by Rick Taylor1640 - Cape Buffalo Bronze "The Boss" by Rick Taylor
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Cape Buffalo Bronze "The Boss" by Rick Taylor This bronze depicts a cape buffalo running on rough terrain and is mounted on a black marbl...
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Burl Jones Marked Lion Bronze1641 - Burl Jones Marked Lion Bronze
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Burl Jones Marked Lion Bronze This gold washed bronze depicts a lion with jeweled eyes in a defensive pose on a scrub base and is mounted on a black
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Wings of Peace Bronze by Burl Jones with Certificate Of Authenticity1642 - Wings of Peace Bronze by Burl Jones with Certificate Of Authenticity
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Wings of Peace Bronze by Burl Jones with Certificate Of Authenticity This bronze depicts three doves in flight above waves mounted on a green marble
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Cape Buffalo Bronze "Kwatala" by Rick Taylor1643 - Cape Buffalo Bronze "Kwatala" by Rick Taylor
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Cape Buffalo Bronze "Kwatala" by Rick Taylor This bronze depicts two cape buffalo standing on muddy terrain and is mounted on a black mar...
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Leopard Bronze "Silence in Motion" by Burl Jones1644 - Leopard Bronze "Silence in Motion" by Burl Jones
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Leopard Bronze "Silence in Motion" by Burl Jones This bronze depicts a running leopard on a base of scrub and is mounted on a black marbl...
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Life Size Bronze Ruffled Grouse Sculpture by Burl Jones1645 - Life Size Bronze Ruffled Grouse Sculpture by Burl Jones
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Life Size Bronze Ruffled Grouse Sculpture by Burl Jones This life size bronze depicts two alert Ruffled Grouse side by side, head to tail, on a leaf
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Historic Custom Gold Inlaid National Professional Skeet Championship Presentation Inscribed Winchest1646 - Historic Custom Gold Inlaid National Professional Skeet Championship Presentation Inscribed Winchest
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Historic Custom Gold Inlaid National Professional Skeet Championship Presentation Inscribed Winchester Model 21 Two Barrel Set Double Barrel Shotgun
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Extraordinary Factory Engraved Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Slide Action Shotgun with Solid Rib1647 - Extraordinary Factory Engraved Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Slide Action Shotgun with Solid Rib
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Extraordinary Factory Engraved Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Slide Action Shotgun with Solid Rib Manufactured in 1952 with a single white bead sig
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Over/Under Skeet Four Barrel Set Shotgun1648 - Excellent Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Over/Under Skeet Four Barrel Set Shotgun
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Excellent Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Over/Under Skeet Four Barrel Set Shotgun Manufactured in Japan. This 101 has four barrel sets in 410 bor
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Cased Engraved Winchester Grand European Over and Under Double Rifle with Scope1649 - Cased Engraved Winchester Grand European Over and Under Double Rifle with Scope
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Cased Engraved Winchester Grand European Over and Under Double Rifle with Scope Manufactured in Japan. Ramp blade with brass bead front sight and adj
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Over/Under .410 Bore Skeet Shotgun with Case1650 - Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Over/Under .410 Bore Skeet Shotgun with Case
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Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Over/Under .410 Bore Skeet Shotgun with Case Manufactured in Japan. Double bead sights on a high vent rib marked...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Engraved Parker Reproduction Winchester DHE Grade 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Box1651 - Engraved Parker Reproduction Winchester DHE Grade 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Box
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Engraved Parker Reproduction Winchester DHE Grade 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Box Manufactured in Japan. This shotgun features barre
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. RBL Launch Edition Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun with Case1652 - Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. RBL Launch Edition Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun with Case
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Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. RBL Launch Edition Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun with Case The barrel has a single brass bead front sight, is threaded f
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Cased Engraved Parker Reproduction Winchester DHE Grade 28 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun1653 - Cased Engraved Parker Reproduction Winchester DHE Grade 28 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
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Cased Engraved Parker Reproduction Winchester DHE Grade 28 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun Double brass bead on the matte concave rib, the left barrel is
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 23 Pigeon Grade XTR Lightweight Side by Side Shotgun with Factory Case1654 - Winchester Model 23 Pigeon Grade XTR Lightweight Side by Side Shotgun with Factory Case
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Winchester Model 23 Pigeon Grade XTR Lightweight Side by Side Shotgun with Factory Case Manufactured in Japan from 1978 to 1986. Two ivory beads on t
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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John Kusmit Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Presentation Shotgun1655 - John Kusmit Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Presentation Shotgun
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John Kusmit Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Presentation Shotgun This beautiful example was manufactured in 1949. Th
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Desirable Pre-World War II Master Engraved J. Michelena Signed Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shot1656 - Desirable Pre-World War II Master Engraved J. Michelena Signed Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shot
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Desirable Pre-World War II Master Engraved J. Michelena Signed Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shotgun Manufactured 1935. Ivory front and mid bead s
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Outstanding Double Signed Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Browning Scope1657 - Outstanding Double Signed Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Browning Scope
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Outstanding Double Signed Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Browning Scope Manufactured in 1970 in Belgium, this rifle features
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Exceptional Triple Signed Master Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle1658 - Exceptional Triple Signed Master Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle
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Exceptional Triple Signed Master Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle Manufactured in 1973 in Belgium, this rifle features a blue barre
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Exceptional Double Signed Angelo Bee Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle1659 - Exceptional Double Signed Angelo Bee Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle
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Exceptional Double Signed Angelo Bee Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle This extensive game scene engraved Belgian rifle features a b
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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