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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.

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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.
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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U.S. Civil War Spencer Carbine1020 - U.S. Civil War Spencer Carbine
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U.S. Civil War Spencer Carbine Manufactured from 1863 to 1865, the Spencer Carbine was one of the most popular firearms used by the Union forces in t
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Attractive Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Carbine with Patriotic Eagle Silver Inlaid Stock1021 - Attractive Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Carbine with Patriotic Eagle Silver Inlaid Stock
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Attractive Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Carbine with Patriotic Eagle Silver Inlaid Stock The top of the barrel is stamped with the three-line Har
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Factory Engraved Silver Plated New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol1022 - Factory Engraved Silver Plated New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol
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Factory Engraved Silver Plated New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol This is an example of a factory engraved Volcanic No.1 Pocket Pistol m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Exceptional Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model Revolver1023 - Exceptional Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model Revolver
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Exceptional Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model Revolver Six-shot, .44 caliber percussion single action revolver manufactured by the Rogers &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Fine Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver1024 - Fine Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
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Fine Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver Manufactured from 1863 to 1875. The top barrel flat is stamped...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Exceptional Civil War Remington Contract Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle1025 - Exceptional Civil War Remington Contract Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle
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Exceptional Civil War Remington Contract Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle Model 1863 Percussion Contract Rifle manufactured by the Remington Arms C
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Rare Civil War Merrill Breech Loading Percussion Rifle1026 - Rare Civil War Merrill Breech Loading Percussion Rifle
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Rare Civil War Merrill Breech Loading Percussion Rifle Manufactured by James H. Merrill of Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1862. The Ordnance Department p
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Ball & Williams Ballard Patent Single Shot Military Pattern Rifle1027 - Ball & Williams Ballard Patent Single Shot Military Pattern Rifle
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Ball & Williams Ballard Patent Single Shot Military Pattern Rifle Blade front and two-leaf rear sights with the Ballard's patent markings o...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Unique Factory Cased Silver Plated Sharps New Model of 1859 Breech-Loading Carbine1028 - Unique Factory Cased Silver Plated Sharps New Model of 1859 Breech-Loading Carbine
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Unique Factory Cased Silver Plated Sharps New Model of 1859 Breech-Loading Carbine This is unique example of a civilian Sharps New Model of 1859 Carb
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Rare Confederate Fayetteville Armory Percussion Rifle1029 - Rare Confederate Fayetteville Armory Percussion Rifle
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Rare Confederate Fayetteville Armory Percussion Rifle Rare example of a Confederate Model 1855 pattern rifle manufactured at the former federal armor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 13,000.00 - 19,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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