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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Collector's Lot of Two Early Production U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) Pre-World War I Sprin3641 - Collector's Lot of Two Early Production U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) Pre-World War I Sprin
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Collector's Lot of Two Early Production U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) Pre-World War I Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle ...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 National Match Bolt Action Rifle3642 - U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 National Match Bolt Action Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 National Match Bolt Action Rifle Standard mid 1930s Model 1903 rifle with Springfield Armory/Model 1903 marked rec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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U.S. Pre-World War I Springfield Armory Model 1903 NRA Sales Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet3643 - U.S. Pre-World War I Springfield Armory Model 1903 NRA Sales Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet
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U.S. Pre-World War I Springfield Armory Model 1903 NRA Sales Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet Manufactured in 1915 with the barrel marked "SA/fl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Pre-World War I U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet3644 - Pre-World War I U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet
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Pre-World War I U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet Manufactured in early 1916 and "S A/flaming bomb/3- 16"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Armory Hoffer-Thompson .22 Caliber Model 1903 Bolt Action Gallery Practice R3645 - Scarce U.S. Springfield Armory Hoffer-Thompson .22 Caliber Model 1903 Bolt Action Gallery Practice R
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Armory Hoffer-Thompson .22 Caliber Model 1903 Bolt Action Gallery Practice Rifle Manufactured in 1913. The barrel is marked...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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U.S. Military Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Takedown Trench Shotgun with Bayonet3646 - U.S. Military Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Takedown Trench Shotgun with Bayonet
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U.S. Military Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Takedown Trench Shotgun with Bayonet Manufactured in 1946. There is a four row vented heatshield/bayon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Early World War II Inland Mfg. U.S. Army Semi-Automatic M1 Carbine3647 - Early World War II Inland Mfg. U.S. Army Semi-Automatic M1 Carbine
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Early World War II Inland Mfg. U.S. Army Semi-Automatic M1 Carbine A correctly restored very early WWII U.S. Inland carbine with standard receiver ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Arsenal M1D Garand Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope3648 - U.S. Springfield Arsenal M1D Garand Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope
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U.S. Springfield Arsenal M1D Garand Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope This example was manufactured in early 1945 and was subsequently rebui
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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U.S. World War II Remington Model 1903A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle3649 - U.S. World War II Remington Model 1903A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle
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U.S. World War II Remington Model 1903A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle This receiver of this example was manufactured in October of 1943. The barrel is ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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World War II Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet3650 - World War II Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet
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World War II Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet Blade front and adjustable 1,000 meter rear sight, with ".30-06/41" mar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Arsenal Model 1903 Mark I Bolt Action Rifle with Sling3651 - U.S. Springfield Arsenal Model 1903 Mark I Bolt Action Rifle with Sling
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U.S. Springfield Arsenal Model 1903 Mark I Bolt Action Rifle with Sling The receiver on this example was manufactured in 1919 and the barrel is stamp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) World War I Production Springfield Arm3652 - Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) World War I Production Springfield Arm
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) World War I Production Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle B) Manufa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Scarce Colt Model 1911A1 Transitional Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter3653 - Scarce Colt Model 1911A1 Transitional Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter
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Scarce Colt Model 1911A1 Transitional Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter This is an excellent example of the desirable Colt "Tran...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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World War II U.S. Colt M1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster3654 - World War II U.S. Colt M1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster
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World War II U.S. Colt M1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster This is an mid-WWII U.S. Army Model 1911A1 pistol that was manufactured by Colt Fir
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Desirable World War I Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter3655 - Desirable World War I Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter
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Desirable World War I Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter This is a very fine example of a early WWI Colt M1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Excellent Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster3656 - Excellent Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster
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Excellent Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Manufactured in 1945. The left side of the slide is marked "REMINGTON...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Desirable U.S. Navy 1912 Contract Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol3657 - Desirable U.S. Navy 1912 Contract Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Desirable U.S. Navy 1912 Contract Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol This is an example of a U.S. Navy Colt Model 1911 Automatic Pistol that was s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Desirable Early World War II Remington-Rand Manufactured U.S. Army Contract M1911A1 with Accessories3658 - Desirable Early World War II Remington-Rand Manufactured U.S. Army Contract M1911A1 with Accessories
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Desirable Early World War II Remington-Rand Manufactured U.S. Army Contract M1911A1 with Accessories This example was manufactured in the fall of 194
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Colt U.S. Army Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol3659 - Colt U.S. Army Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Colt U.S. Army Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1913, this pistol is one of 700 pistols shipped to Benicia Arsenal, Benicia, Californ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Springfield Armory Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol3660 - Springfield Armory Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Springfield Armory Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in March of 1915. This pistol has the distinctive lusterless blue-black finish found
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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