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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Beautiful Original British Proofed Colt Model 1905 Semi-Automatic Pistol1800 - Beautiful Original British Proofed Colt Model 1905 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Beautiful Original British Proofed Colt Model 1905 Semi-Automatic Pistol This is a beautiful example of a scarce British Proofed Colt Model 1905 Mili
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Excellent Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Colt Factory Letter1801 - Excellent Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Colt Factory Letter
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Excellent Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Colt Factory Letter According to factory records, this pistol was part of a 10 gun ship
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Desirable Colt Government Model British Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with "W' Prefix Serial Number1802 - Desirable Colt Government Model British Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with "W' Prefix Serial Number
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Desirable Colt Government Model British Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with "W' Prefix Serial Number This is a desirable example of a Brit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Exceptional World War II Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol1803 - Exceptional World War II Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Exceptional World War II Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1926. The slide is marked with the standard Colt two line addres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Desirable Early Colt Model 1902 Military Pattern Semi-Automatic Pistol1804 - Desirable Early Colt Model 1902 Military Pattern Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Desirable Early Colt Model 1902 Military Pattern Semi-Automatic Pistol This is an excellent example of a desirable Colt Model 1902 semi-automatic pis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Outstanding Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box1805 - Outstanding Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box
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Outstanding Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box Manufactured in 1921, this model was the second pocket automatic Colt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Unique Colt Model 1905 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Three Digit Serial Number1806 - Unique Colt Model 1905 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Three Digit Serial Number
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Unique Colt Model 1905 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Three Digit Serial Number This is an example of a very desirable Colt Model 1905 Military pistol. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Excellent Early 1914 Canadian Purchase Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Fisher Quebe1807 - Excellent Early 1914 Canadian Purchase Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Fisher Quebe
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Early 1914 Canadian Purchase Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Fisher Quebec Marked Holster This is an excellent example of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Exceptional Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box1808 - Exceptional Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box
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Exceptional Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box Manufactured in 1918, this model was the second pocket automatic Colt manufact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Early First Year Production Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Three Digit Serial Number and P1809 - Early First Year Production Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Three Digit Serial Number and P
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Early First Year Production Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Three Digit Serial Number and Postwar Conversion Kit This is a very nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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First Year Production Colt Ace Model Semi-Automatic Pistol1810 - First Year Production Colt Ace Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
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First Year Production Colt Ace Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1931, the first year of production. The left side of the slide is marked w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol1811 - Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1914. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block address and patent marks on the left
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Excellent Pre-World War I Civilian Colt Government Model Pistol1812 - Excellent Pre-World War I Civilian Colt Government Model Pistol
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Excellent Pre-World War I Civilian Colt Government Model Pistol This is an excellent example of an early Colt commercial Model 1911 Government Model
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Excellent Colt Ace Model 22 Automatic Pistol with Original Box1813 - Excellent Colt Ace Model 22 Automatic Pistol with Original Box
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Excellent Colt Ace Model 22 Automatic Pistol with Original Box Manufactured in 1936. The pistol has the high polish Colt commercial blue finish and f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box1814 - Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box
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Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box Manufactured in 1928. The slide has the two line address/patent date marking with th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Excellent Late World War II Production U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol1815 - Excellent Late World War II Production U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Excellent Late World War II Production U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Made in 1945. Fixed sights, with "REMINGTON RAND...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Two Remington UMC Model 51 Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Exceptional Remington UMC Model 51 Semi-Automa1816 - Two Remington UMC Model 51 Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Exceptional Remington UMC Model 51 Semi-Automa
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Two Remington UMC Model 51 Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Exceptional Remington UMC Model 51 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box A) Manufactured from 1918 to
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Historic Extremely Rare Cased Presentation From The Prime Minister of Israel To General Walter Bedel1817 - Historic Extremely Rare Cased Presentation From The Prime Minister of Israel To General Walter Bedel
Rock Island Auction Company
Historic Extremely Rare Cased Presentation From The Prime Minister of Israel To General Walter Bedell Smith IMI Double Action Military Revolver This
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Outstanding Cased World War I Presentation 1917 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pist1818 - Outstanding Cased World War I Presentation 1917 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pist
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Outstanding Cased World War I Presentation 1917 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol This is an outstanding example of a cased pres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare Documented Colt Government Model 1911 Russian Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with Fac1819 - Extremely Rare Documented Colt Government Model 1911 Russian Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with Fac
Rock Island Auction Company
Extremely Rare Documented Colt Government Model 1911 Russian Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter This is an extremely rare Colt Gove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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