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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Exceptional Engraved Merkel Gebruder Model 47E Side by Side Double Barrel 28 Gauge Shotgun with Fact1700 - Exceptional Engraved Merkel Gebruder Model 47E Side by Side Double Barrel 28 Gauge Shotgun with Fact
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Exceptional Engraved Merkel Gebruder Model 47E Side by Side Double Barrel 28 Gauge Shotgun with Factory Box Single brass bead sight on a solid concav
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Engraved Matched Pair of Consecutively Serial Numbered AYA Game Bird Double Barrel Shotguns -A) Engr1701 - Engraved Matched Pair of Consecutively Serial Numbered AYA Game Bird Double Barrel Shotguns -A) Engr
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Engraved Matched Pair of Consecutively Serial Numbered AYA Game Bird Double Barrel Shotguns -A) Engraved AYA Game Bird Side Lock Double Barrel Shotgun
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Outstanding Mannlicher Model Oxford Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun1702 - Outstanding Mannlicher Model Oxford Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun
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Outstanding Mannlicher Model Oxford Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun Matted solid rib barrel with a brass front bead. Chokes are full and modified, 3 i
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Magnificent Cased Finely Engraved and Gold Inlaid Exhibition Grade N. Guyot Paris Double Barrel 20 G1703 - Magnificent Cased Finely Engraved and Gold Inlaid Exhibition Grade N. Guyot Paris Double Barrel 20 G
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Magnificent Cased Finely Engraved and Gold Inlaid Exhibition Grade N. Guyot Paris Double Barrel 20 Gauge Hammer Shotgun with Accessories This is a be
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Engraved Parker Bros Single Barrel SC Grade Trap Shotgun in Very Rare 20 Gauge1704 - Engraved Parker Bros Single Barrel SC Grade Trap Shotgun in Very Rare 20 Gauge
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Engraved Parker Bros Single Barrel SC Grade Trap Shotgun in Very Rare 20 Gauge The vent rib barrel is equipped with a large ivory front bead and feat
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Exceptional McGraw Signed, Engraved and Gold Inlaid Ithaca Grade 5E Knickerbocker Single Barrel Trap1705 - Exceptional McGraw Signed, Engraved and Gold Inlaid Ithaca Grade 5E Knickerbocker Single Barrel Trap
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Exceptional McGraw Signed, Engraved and Gold Inlaid Ithaca Grade 5E Knickerbocker Single Barrel Trap Shotgun This example was manufactured in 1961 wi
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Engraved Fox J Grade Single Barrel Trap Shotgun1706 - Engraved Fox J Grade Single Barrel Trap Shotgun
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Engraved Fox J Grade Single Barrel Trap Shotgun Two ivory bead sights on the vent rib barrel with a full choke, 2 3/4 inch chamber and ejector. &qu...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Winchester Model 21 Two Barrel Set Side by Side Shotgun1707 - Winchester Model 21 Two Barrel Set Side by Side Shotgun
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Winchester Model 21 Two Barrel Set Side by Side Shotgun This stunning example was manufactured circa 1952. The first set of barrels are marked &quo...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun1708 - Excellent Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun
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Excellent Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun Manufactured after 1964, with a single nickel bead sight, "MOD." marked choke (measure...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Desirable and Exceptional Winchester Model 12 Slide Action 20 Gauge Shotgun with Original Box1709 - Desirable and Exceptional Winchester Model 12 Slide Action 20 Gauge Shotgun with Original Box
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Desirable and Exceptional Winchester Model 12 Slide Action 20 Gauge Shotgun with Original Box Manufactured in 1963. Single bead front sight, 2 3/4 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Attractive "Bailey" Signed Winchester Arms & Ammunition Oil Painting1710 - Attractive "Bailey" Signed Winchester Arms & Ammunition Oil Painting
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Attractive "Bailey" Signed Winchester Arms & Ammunition Oil Painting This oil on canvas painting depicts a man in a bed roll reaching...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Desirable Engraved L.C. Smith Monogram Grade Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun1711 - Desirable Engraved L.C. Smith Monogram Grade Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun
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Desirable Engraved L.C. Smith Monogram Grade Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun The solid rib barrels are equipped with a single brass bead sight. The
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Scarce and Highly Desirable Factory Engraved Winchester Class B Double Barrel 10 Gauge Shotgun1712 - Scarce and Highly Desirable Factory Engraved Winchester Class B Double Barrel 10 Gauge Shotgun
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Scarce and Highly Desirable Factory Engraved Winchester Class B Double Barrel 10 Gauge Shotgun From 1879 to 1884 Winchester bought breech loading dou
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Factory Engraved Parker Brothers Grade 3 Side by Lock Damascus Barrel Side Lock Hammer 10 Gauge Shot1713 - Factory Engraved Parker Brothers Grade 3 Side by Lock Damascus Barrel Side Lock Hammer 10 Gauge Shot
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Factory Engraved Parker Brothers Grade 3 Side by Lock Damascus Barrel Side Lock Hammer 10 Gauge Shotgun This example was manufactured in 1892. The re
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Excellent Engraved Gold Inlaid Ithaca Model Grade 5E Single Barrel Trap Shotgun1714 - Excellent Engraved Gold Inlaid Ithaca Model Grade 5E Single Barrel Trap Shotgun
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Excellent Engraved Gold Inlaid Ithaca Model Grade 5E Single Barrel Trap Shotgun The Knick Model Trap gun was originally introduced in 1922. It featur
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Parker Brothers DHE Grade Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun1715 - Parker Brothers DHE Grade Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun
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Parker Brothers DHE Grade Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun This shotgun is one of approximately 1,178 D grade shotguns Parker Brothers manufactured i
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Parker Brothers VHE Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun1716 - Parker Brothers VHE Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun
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Parker Brothers VHE Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun This example was manufactured in 1926 with a size 0 frame. The barrel has a single steel bead sight
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Parker Brothers Trojan Grade Double Barrel Shotgun1717 - Parker Brothers Trojan Grade Double Barrel Shotgun
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Parker Brothers Trojan Grade Double Barrel Shotgun Manufactured in 1928. Single bead front sight on a matte solid rib marked "PARKER BROS. MAK...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Engraved Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Four Barrel Skeet Set Shotgun with Case1718 - Engraved Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Four Barrel Skeet Set Shotgun with Case
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Engraved Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Four Barrel Skeet Set Shotgun with Case The receiver, trigger plate, trigger guard and forearm hardware a
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Engraved Browning Grade 6 Citori Lightning Over/Under 410 Gauge Shotgun with Box1719 - Engraved Browning Grade 6 Citori Lightning Over/Under 410 Gauge Shotgun with Box
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Engraved Browning Grade 6 Citori Lightning Over/Under 410 Gauge Shotgun with Box Manufactured in 2000. After market high-viz front and ivory mid bead
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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