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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Magnificent Documented Conrad Ulrich Masterpiece Gold Washed Factory Exhibition Quality Relief Engra1100 - Magnificent Documented Conrad Ulrich Masterpiece Gold Washed Factory Exhibition Quality Relief Engra
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Magnificent Documented Conrad Ulrich Masterpiece Gold Washed Factory Exhibition Quality Relief Engraved and Signed Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action
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Estimate : 300,000.00 - 500,000.00
Sold to floor for (380,000.00) = 380,000.00
 
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Early Production Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Documented 28 Inc1101 - Early Production Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Documented 28 Inc
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Early Production Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Documented 28 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1875.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Fine Winchester Second Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter1102 - Fine Winchester Second Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
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Fine Winchester Second Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter Winchester Model 1876 Sporting Rifle with special order features and factory
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Outstanding Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Unertl Scope1103 - Outstanding Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Unertl Scope
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Outstanding Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Unertl Scope Manufactured in 1911 with the standard two line address/patent dates on the le
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Exceptional "Historic Friend of Henry Ford" Special Order Factory Engraved and Inscribed Deluxe Winc1104 - Exceptional "Historic Friend of Henry Ford" Special Order Factory Engraved and Inscribed Deluxe Winc
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Exceptional "Historic Friend of Henry Ford" Special Order Factory Engraved and Inscribed Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35,000.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for (32,500.00) = 32,500.00
 
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Very Fine Winchester Third Model 1866 Carbine with Factory Letter1105 - Very Fine Winchester Third Model 1866 Carbine with Factory Letter
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Very Fine Winchester Third Model 1866 Carbine with Factory Letter This is an exceptional example of a Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Rare Box of .44 Henry Rimfire Flat Nose Ammunition1106 - Rare Box of .44 Henry Rimfire Flat Nose Ammunition
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Rare Box of .44 Henry Rimfire Flat Nose Ammunition Full sealed box of 50 .44 Flat Henry rimfire cartridges with cellophane cover. The cartridges fit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Rare Deluxe Factory Engraved Silver Plated New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Lever Action No. 2 Navy Pisto1107 - Rare Deluxe Factory Engraved Silver Plated New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Lever Action No. 2 Navy Pisto
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Rare Deluxe Factory Engraved Silver Plated New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Lever Action No. 2 Navy Pistol with Factory Ivory Grips This is an example of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,500.00) = 27,500.00
 
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Magnificent Documented Special Order Ulrich Factory Engraved and Signed Winchester Model 1876 Expres1108 - Magnificent Documented Special Order Ulrich Factory Engraved and Signed Winchester Model 1876 Expres
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Magnificent Documented Special Order Ulrich Factory Engraved and Signed Winchester Model 1876 Express Short Rifle with Factory Letter Special order W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250,000.00 - 375,000.00
Sold to floor for (210,000.00) = 210,000.00
 
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Rare Factory Documented Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light-Weight Takedown Rifle with Special Order E1109 - Rare Factory Documented Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light-Weight Takedown Rifle with Special Order E
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Rare Factory Documented Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light-Weight Takedown Rifle with Special Order Extra Barrel Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light-Wei
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 22,500.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter1110 - Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
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Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1880, this is a Second Model 1876 Lever Action rifle with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter1111 - Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
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Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter This is a very fine example of a Winchester Model 1873 lever action
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Exceptional and Rare Documented Winchester Model 1886 50-100-450 Express Rifle with Factory Letter1112 - Exceptional and Rare Documented Winchester Model 1886 50-100-450 Express Rifle with Factory Letter
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Exceptional and Rare Documented Winchester Model 1886 50-100-450 Express Rifle with Factory Letter Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle chambered for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60,000.00 - 80,000.00
Sold to floor for (50,000.00) = 50,000.00
 
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Early Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with 28 Inch Barrel and Factory L1113 - Early Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with 28 Inch Barrel and Factory L
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Early Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with 28 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1876. This First Model 1873
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Silver Inlaid Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Texas Ranger Association1114 - Silver Inlaid Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Texas Ranger Association
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Silver Inlaid Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Texas Ranger Association This is a Third Model that was manufactured in 1873. The top b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Rare Box of Winchester 44 Flat Model Cartridges1115 - Rare Box of Winchester 44 Flat Model Cartridges
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Rare Box of Winchester 44 Flat Model Cartridges Brown cardboard construction with a green top label bearing a picture of the cartridge marked "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever-Action Carbine1116 - Excellent Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever-Action Carbine
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Excellent Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever-Action Carbine Manufactured in 1899. This carbine has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 22,500.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Deluxe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter1117 - Deluxe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter
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Deluxe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1893, this High Wall rifle features a 30 inch #2 octagon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Scarce Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with No. 4 Barrel and Factory Letter1118 - Scarce Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with No. 4 Barrel and Factory Letter
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Scarce Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with No. 4 Barrel and Factory Letter Winchester Model 1885 High Wall rifle with Cody Firearms Museum l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Rare and Excellent Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Musket in Scarce .22 LR1119 - Rare and Excellent Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Musket in Scarce .22 LR
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Rare and Excellent Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Musket in Scarce .22 LR Manufactured circa 1920. The left side of the barrel is marked with the tw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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