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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Scarce Engraved Bacon Arms Co. Second Type Navy Single Action Revolver3020 - Scarce Engraved Bacon Arms Co. Second Type Navy Single Action Revolver
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Scarce Engraved Bacon Arms Co. Second Type Navy Single Action Revolver With production estimated at only 325 in the early 1860s, these revolvers are
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Exceptional Civil War Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle with Sword Bayonet3021 - Exceptional Civil War Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle with Sword Bayonet
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Exceptional Civil War Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle with Sword Bayonet Model 1863 Rifle manufactured by the Remington Arms Co. in 1863
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Exceptional Civil War U.S. Navy Whitney Model 1861 Percussion Rifle (Plymouth Rifle)3022 - Exceptional Civil War U.S. Navy Whitney Model 1861 Percussion Rifle (Plymouth Rifle)
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Exceptional Civil War U.S. Navy Whitney Model 1861 Percussion Rifle (Plymouth Rifle) Model 1861 Percussion Rifle manufactured by Eli Whitney Jr., in
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Navy Ames Dahlgren Pattern Bowie Bayonet with Sheath3023 - Scarce U.S. Navy Ames Dahlgren Pattern Bowie Bayonet with Sheath
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Scarce U.S. Navy Ames Dahlgren Pattern Bowie Bayonet with Sheath Designed by Admiral John Dahlgren as a replacement for the sword pattern bayonets th
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Rare Model 1842 Palmetto Armory Percussion Musket3024 - Rare Model 1842 Palmetto Armory Percussion Musket
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Rare Model 1842 Palmetto Armory Percussion Musket Model 1842 pattern percussion musket was manufactured in 1852 by the Palmetto Armory of Columbia, S
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Rare Confederate Richmond Armory Rifle-Musket3025 - Rare Confederate Richmond Armory Rifle-Musket
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Rare Confederate Richmond Armory Rifle-Musket Type III Rifle-Musket manufactured by the Richmond Armory in Richmond, Virginia, c. 1862-63. The Richmo
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Superb Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle3026 - Superb Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle
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Superb Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle This is an exceptional example of a Remington Model 1863 rifle that was manufactured in 1863. The
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Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Rifle-Musket3027 - Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Rifle-Musket
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Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Rifle-Musket Blade front and 3-leaf rear sight, with "1859" on the top flat and "39"...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion Rifle3028 - Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion Rifle
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Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion Rifle This Sharps New Model 1863 rifle was manufactured in 1865. The Ordnance Department pu
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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U.S. William Muir Model 1861 Rifle Musket with Needham Patent Breech Loading Conversion3029 - U.S. William Muir Model 1861 Rifle Musket with Needham Patent Breech Loading Conversion
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U.S. William Muir Model 1861 Rifle Musket with Needham Patent Breech Loading Conversion Manufactured in 1863, and later converted to a breechloader u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Civil War U.S. Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver3030 - Civil War U.S. Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
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Civil War U.S. Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver Remington New Model Army revolver manufactured c. 1864-1865. The Ordnance Department cont
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Six Pistol Caliber Bullet Molds3031 - Six Pistol Caliber Bullet Molds
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Six Pistol Caliber Bullet Molds All molds are blue steel construction, with dual chambers (conical and round) and hinged sprue cutters, bearing a sin
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Very Fine U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver3032 - Very Fine U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver
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Very Fine U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver This is an example of one of the approximately 5,800 percuss...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Percussion Army Revolver3033 - Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Percussion Army Revolver
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Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Percussion Army Revolver Manufactured circa 1861-1862. Pinch blade front sight and hammer notch rear sight, with...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Remington New Model Navy Percussion Revolver3034 - Remington New Model Navy Percussion Revolver
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Remington New Model Navy Percussion Revolver The top barrel flat is marked "PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION, NEW YORK ...
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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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Civil War Era Tower Marked Percussion Musket Dated 1861 with Confederate Anchor Marking and Bayonet3035 - Civil War Era Tower Marked Percussion Musket Dated 1861 with Confederate Anchor Marking and Bayonet
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Civil War Era Tower Marked Percussion Musket Dated 1861 with Confederate Anchor Marking and Bayonet The lock plate is marked with a large crown behin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare Confederate Augusta Machine Works Percussion Twelve-Notch Style Revolver3036 - Extremely Rare Confederate Augusta Machine Works Percussion Twelve-Notch Style Revolver
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Extremely Rare Confederate Augusta Machine Works Percussion Twelve-Notch Style Revolver Known as the Revolver of Colt Model 1851 Navy type, these rar
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Scarce Cased Confederate London Armoury Kerr Patent Percussion Revolver with Accessories3037 - Scarce Cased Confederate London Armoury Kerr Patent Percussion Revolver with Accessories
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Scarce Cased Confederate London Armoury Kerr Patent Percussion Revolver with Accessories This is a scarce Kerr's patent percussion revolver wit...
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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U.S. Massachusetts Arms Maynard Patent Breech Loading Percussion Civil War Carbine3038 - U.S. Massachusetts Arms Maynard Patent Breech Loading Percussion Civil War Carbine
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U.S. Massachusetts Arms Maynard Patent Breech Loading Percussion Civil War Carbine The left side of the frame has the four line Maynard patent markin
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Conversion Military Rifle3039 - Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Conversion Military Rifle
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Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Conversion Military Rifle Originally manufactured during the Civil War, this rifle appears to be one of approximately
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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