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Rock Island Auction Company
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September Premiere Firearms Auction
September Premiere Firearms Auction
Auction Currency
USD
Auction Location
7819 42nd St W
,
Rock Island
,
Illinois
,
61201
,
United States
In Person Preview
Thursday, September 12th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Auction Details
“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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Henry Nettleton Sub-Inspected Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Attachable Stock and Kopec Le
Rock Island Auction Company
Henry Nettleton Sub-Inspected Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Attachable Stock and Kopec Letter Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Col
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to togtosse for
(6,000.00 + 1,230.00BP) =
7,230.00
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Desirable U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver In 1895, a number of U.S. Colt Cavalry Single Action Army Revolvers, like this one, w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for
(5,000.00) =
5,000.00
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3182 -
Early Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Early Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1876. The top of the barrel is marked "COLT'S PT. F.A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for
(6,000.00) =
6,000.00
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3183 -
Historic Documented Factory Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver from the Robert Q
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Historic Documented Factory Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver from the Robert Q. Sutherland Collection with Factory Letter Facto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for
(25,000.00) =
25,000.00
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3184 -
Black Powder Colt London Agency Single Action Army Revolver with Attachable Skeleton Stock and Facto
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Black Powder Colt London Agency Single Action Army Revolver with Attachable Skeleton Stock and Factory Letter Colt London Agency Single Action Army r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
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(4,000.00) =
4,000.00
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U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Kopec and Factory Letters
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U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Kopec and Factory Letters Manufactured in 1885. The top of the barrel is marked with the one
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for
(5,500.00) =
5,500.00
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3186 -
Desirable U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter In 1895, a number of U.S. Colt Cavalry Single Action Army Revolve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for
(3,500.00) =
3,500.00
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3187 -
Documented Special Order Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Carved Steer Head Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Documented Special Order Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Carved Steer Head Ivory Grips According to the included factory letter, this r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for
(9,500.00) =
9,500.00
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3188 -
Rare Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Rare Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver Manufactured in 1907. One line Hartford address on top of the barrel and "(...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for
(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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3189 -
Exceptional Historic Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Factory Documented as Shipped to the Copper Q
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Exceptional Historic Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Factory Documented as Shipped to the Copper Queen Mine in the Arizona Territory with Letter Ac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for
(5,500.00) =
5,500.00
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3190 -
Documented Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Documented Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Factory Letter According to the included factory letter, this revolver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for
(5,500.00) =
5,500.00
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3191 -
Scarce Hartley & Graham Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
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Scarce Hartley & Graham Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter This rifle model represents Colt's only attempt to compete with...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for
(5,000.00) =
5,000.00
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3192 -
Desirable Special Order Colt Lightning Medium Frame Deluxe Slide Action Short Rifle
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Desirable Special Order Colt Lightning Medium Frame Deluxe Slide Action Short Rifle Manufactured in 1896 on special order. Combination folding front
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for
(4,000.00) =
4,000.00
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3193 -
Scarce Colt Model 1878 Damascus Barrel Two Set Hammer Shotgun
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Scarce Colt Model 1878 Damascus Barrel Two Set Hammer Shotgun Manufactured from 1878-89 with this example have two Damascus barrel sets numbered to t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for
(2,000.00) =
2,000.00
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3194 -
Colt Model 1883 Grade 1 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter
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Colt Model 1883 Grade 1 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter The included Colt factory letter verifies the gauge, blue finish, grade
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for
(1,200.00) =
1,200.00
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3195 -
Desirable First Year Production Three Digit Serial Number Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver wit
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Desirable First Year Production Three Digit Serial Number Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with London Barrel Address and War Department Proof
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for
(7,000.00) =
7,000.00
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3196 -
Very Fine Antique Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver
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Very Fine Antique Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver Manufactured in 1890. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartf...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for
(1,700.00) =
1,700.00
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3197 -
Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Scarce 6 Inch Barrel and Factory
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Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Etched Panel Double Action Revolver with Scarce 6 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter The included factory letter confirms the c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to genaspop for
(1,300.00 + 266.50BP) =
1,566.50
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Antique Colt Model 1877 Double Action Lightning Model Revolver with Pearl Grips
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Antique Colt Model 1877 Double Action Lightning Model Revolver with Pearl Grips Manufactured in 1890. The barrel has the two line Hartford address st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for
(2,750.00) =
2,750.00
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Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver
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Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver Manufactured in 1898. The barrel has the one line Hartford address with the left side sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for
(3,500.00) =
3,500.00
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