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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Cased Nickel Plated Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips1900 - Cased Nickel Plated Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Cased Nickel Plated Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1984. Standard markings and features. Matching serial number on
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter1901 - Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter According to the included factory letter, this revolver was shipped on Decembe
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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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Excellent Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver in 357 Magnum1902 - Excellent Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver in 357 Magnum
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Excellent Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver in 357 Magnum Manufactured in 1979. Blade and notch sights, with the one line address and
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Nickel Plated Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box and Factory Letter1903 - Nickel Plated Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box and Factory Letter
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Nickel Plated Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1979. Standard markings and features. Mat
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver1904 - Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver
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Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver Manufactured in 1960. Patridge blade front and notch rear sights, with "COLT SINGLE ACTION ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Excellent Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Box1905 - Excellent Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Box
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Excellent Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Box Manufactured in 1980. Standard markings and features. Matching serial nu
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to kashfamily2 for (1,100.00 + 225.50BP) = 1,325.50
 
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Excellent Rare Full Blue Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Box1906 - Excellent Rare Full Blue Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Box
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Excellent Rare Full Blue Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Box This Colt Single Action Army is one of a special run of 500 all b
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Cased Identically Numbered Miniature Colt Percussion Revolvers -A) Miniature 1907 - Collector's Lot of Two Cased Identically Numbered Miniature Colt Percussion Revolvers -A) Miniature
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Collector's Lot of Two Cased Identically Numbered Miniature Colt Percussion Revolvers -A) Miniature Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver with Shoulder ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Three Cased Miniature Colt Revolvers -A) Miniature Colt 1847 Walker Percussion Re1908 - Collector's Lot of Three Cased Miniature Colt Revolvers -A) Miniature Colt 1847 Walker Percussion Re
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Collector's Lot of Three Cased Miniature Colt Revolvers -A) Miniature Colt 1847 Walker Percussion Revolver A) Issued by the United States Hist...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Four Cased Classic Edition Miniature Colt Firearms Revolvers -A) Miniature Colt 11909 - Collector's Lot of Four Cased Classic Edition Miniature Colt Firearms Revolvers -A) Miniature Colt 1
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Collector's Lot of Four Cased Classic Edition Miniature Colt Firearms Revolvers -A) Miniature Colt 1847 Walker Percussion Revolver A) Issued b...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Extremely Rare Documented Cased Set of Two Engraved and Nickel Plated Consecutively Numbered Colt Bl1910 - Extremely Rare Documented Cased Set of Two Engraved and Nickel Plated Consecutively Numbered Colt Bl
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Extremely Rare Documented Cased Set of Two Engraved and Nickel Plated Consecutively Numbered Colt Black Powder Series 1860 Fluted Cylinder Army Percus
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Cased Set of Two Boxed Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Second Generation Colt Percussion Revolvers with1911 - Cased Set of Two Boxed Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Second Generation Colt Percussion Revolvers with
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Cased Set of Two Boxed Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Second Generation Colt Percussion Revolvers with Ivory Grips Factory Letters and Accessories -A) C
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Cased Alvin A. White Engraved Second Generation Colt 1851 Percussion Revolver with Factory Letter an1912 - Cased Alvin A. White Engraved Second Generation Colt 1851 Percussion Revolver with Factory Letter an
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Cased Alvin A. White Engraved Second Generation Colt 1851 Percussion Revolver with Factory Letter and Accessories This example has masterfully execut
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Presentation Cased Factory Engraved A.A. White Signed Colt Second Generation 1861 Navy Percussion Re1913 - Presentation Cased Factory Engraved A.A. White Signed Colt Second Generation 1861 Navy Percussion Re
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Presentation Cased Factory Engraved A.A. White Signed Colt Second Generation 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver with Accessories and Factory Letter Manufa
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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 Dennis Kies Factory Engraving Sampler Colt Second Generation Third Model Dragoon Percussion Rev1914 - Rare Dennis Kies Factory Engraving Sampler Colt Second Generation Third Model Dragoon Percussion Rev
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Rare Dennis Kies Factory Engraving Sampler Colt Second Generation Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grip Two Factory Letters and Box
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Two John J. Adams Jr. Engraved and Silver Plated Colt Second Generation 1851 Navy Percussion Revolve1915 - Two John J. Adams Jr. Engraved and Silver Plated Colt Second Generation 1851 Navy Percussion Revolve
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Two John J. Adams Jr. Engraved and Silver Plated Colt Second Generation 1851 Navy Percussion Revolvers with Tiffany Style Grips Commissioned by Jeff F
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Cherry's Sporting Goods Shipped Colt Second Generation Third Model Dragoon Pe1916 - Collector's Lot of Two Cherry's Sporting Goods Shipped Colt Second Generation Third Model Dragoon Pe
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Collector's Lot of Two Cherry's Sporting Goods Shipped Colt Second Generation Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolvers with Original Boxes -...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Unique Factory Advertising Dennis Kies Master Engraved U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Co. Model 1860 Army Revol1917 - Unique Factory Advertising Dennis Kies Master Engraved U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Co. Model 1860 Army Revol
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Unique Factory Advertising Dennis Kies Master Engraved U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Co. Model 1860 Army Revolver with Two Factory Letters and Colt Accessories
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Cased Alvin A. White Engraved and Signed Silver and Gold Plated Colt Second Generation First Model D1918 - Cased Alvin A. White Engraved and Signed Silver and Gold Plated Colt Second Generation First Model D
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Cased Alvin A. White Engraved and Signed Silver and Gold Plated Colt Second Generation First Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver with Factory and R. L.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Cased and Engraved Colt Second Generation Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Carved Ivory Grip1919 - Cased and Engraved Colt Second Generation Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Carved Ivory Grip
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Cased and Engraved Colt Second Generation Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Carved Ivory Grip and Accessories This example has a large amount
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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