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-Winchester Rifles from the A.I. McCroskie Collection.
-Over 250 Winchesters
-Over 1900 Items Classified as Antique or Curio & Relic
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-Over 500 Sporting Arms
-Over 400 Colts
-and Much More!
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Whitney Navy Percussion Revolver3075 - Whitney Navy Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured circa late 1850s to the early 1860s, this Second Model 4th Type revolver has the round juncture of grip to frame and marked "E. WH...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Collection of Miscellaneous Civil War and Indian War Era Items, Percussion Capper and Large Caliber 3076 - Collection of Miscellaneous Civil War and Indian War Era Items, Percussion Capper and Large Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Black leather cartridge box marked "J. DAVY & CO. / NEWARK N.J.". 2) black leather cartridge pouch marked "E. GAYLORD / CHICOP...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
 
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Extremely Rare Martially Inspected Jenks Breech Loading Trials Carbine3077 - Extremely Rare Martially Inspected Jenks Breech Loading Trials Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an extremely rare example of one of the trial carbines manufactured and tested in the lat 1860's or early 1870's. This particular ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Rare Civil War Cosmopolitan Arms Contract Carbine3078 - Rare Civil War Cosmopolitan Arms Contract Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This rare Civil War carbine was manufactured by the Cosmopolitan Arms Company of Hamilton, Ohio. The company was owned by E. Gwyn and A.C. Campbell. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Rare Civil War Second Model Burnside Breech-Loading Carbine3079 - Rare Civil War Second Model Burnside Breech-Loading Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce, early production, Second Model Burnside Carbine manufactured by the Bristol Firearms Company of Bristol, Rhode Island. The carbine has a blued
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Gallager Breech loading Percussion Civil War Carbine3080 - Gallager Breech loading Percussion Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This Gallager carbine that was manufactured by Richardson & Overman of Philadelphia with a total production of about 15,700 in the 50 caliber. T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Exceptional Civil War 5th Model Burnside Carbine3081 - Exceptional Civil War 5th Model Burnside Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This exceptional Civil War Burnside breech loading carbine was manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Company in Providence, Rhode Island in 1863-1865. Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Outstanding Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine3082 - Outstanding Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Designed by Gilbert Smith, the production of this breech loading percussion carbine was almost entirely consumed by government contracts, with limited
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Excellent Civil War Second Model Maynard Breech Loading Carbine3083 - Excellent Civil War Second Model Maynard Breech Loading Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Second Model Maynard breech loading carbine manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, 1863-1865. The carbine ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Rare Civil War Gibbs Breech Loading Percussion Carbine3084 - Rare Civil War Gibbs Breech Loading Percussion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a solid example of a scarce Gibbs Carbine manufactured by William F. Brooks, New York City in 1863. Only 1,052 Gibbs carbines were manufactur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Rare Civil War Era Cosmopolitan Carbine3085 - Rare Civil War Era Cosmopolitan Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This rare Civil War carbine was manufactured by the Cosmopolitan Arms Company of Hamilton, Ohio. The company was owned by E. Gwyn and A.C. Campbell. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Fine Burnside Civil War Saddle Ring Carbine3086 - Fine Burnside Civil War Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Fifth model Burnside carbine manufactured from 1863 to 1865. The 5th Model differs in that it has a guide screw in the center of the right side frame
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Scarce Martially Inspected Civil War Ballard Single-Shot Breechloading Civil War Carbine3087 - Scarce Martially Inspected Civil War Ballard Single-Shot Breechloading Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This Ballard Breech-Loading Carbine was manufactured by Ball and Williams of Worchester, Massachusetts, and marketed by Merwin & Bray of New Yor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine3088 - Smith's Patent Breech Loading Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Designed by Gilbert Smith, the production of this breech loading percussion carbine was almost entirely consumed by government contracts, with limited
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Indian War Era Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine with Metallic Cartridge Conversion3089 - Indian War Era Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine with Metallic Cartridge Conversion
Rock Island Auction Company
Sharps New Model 1863 Civil War Carbine converted under Ordnance Department contract by the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company to the caliber .50-70 c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine3090 - Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of a Model 1865 Spencer Carbine with the Stabler magazine cut-off. The receiver, loading lever, hammer, and buttplate had a casehar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Scarce Whitney-Howard Lever Action Single Shot Carbine3091 - Scarce Whitney-Howard Lever Action Single Shot Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Also known as the "Thunderbolt", this carbine was invented and patented by Charles and Sebre Howard circa 1862-1866 and was manufactured f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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Gallager Breech Loading Percussion Civil War Carbine3092 - Gallager Breech Loading Percussion Civil War Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This Gallager carbine that was manufactured by Richardson & Overman of Philadelphia with a total production about 13,000 in the 50 percussion ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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U.S. Ames Pattern 1860 Presentation Grade Sword Inscribed to an Officer in the 2nd Massachusetts Vol3093 - U.S. Ames Pattern 1860 Presentation Grade Sword Inscribed to an Officer in the 2nd Massachusetts Vol
Rock Island Auction Company
Single fuller blade, 34 3/4" long, with "AMES MFg Co/ CHICOPEE./MASS." on the left ricasso and "1863" on the right. Brass 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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U.S. Mansfield & Lamb Model 1860 Cavalry Sword with Sheath and Belt Rig3094 - U.S. Mansfield & Lamb Model 1860 Cavalry Sword with Sheath and Belt Rig
Rock Island Auction Company
Dual fuller blade, measuring 35 inches long with "U.S./ G.E.W./ 1865" on the right side and "MANSFIELD/ &/ LAMB/ FORESTALL RI&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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U.S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword with Inscribed Sheath3095 - U.S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword with Inscribed Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Straight blade, measuring 30" in length, with an etched decorative panel on each side and "WARD & STILSON./ NEW LONDON. OHIO." on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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U.S. Ames Model 1840 Dragoon Cavalry Saber with Sheath3096 - U.S. Ames Model 1840 Dragoon Cavalry Saber with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Curved double fuller blade, measuring 36" long, with "US/ JH" on the right ricasso, and the Ames address over "1855" on the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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U.S. Ames Model 1860 Naval Cutlass with Sheath3097 - U.S. Ames Model 1860 Naval Cutlass with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Single fuller blade, 25 3/4" long with "186" on the right ricasso and the Ames marking on the left. Gilt finished brass hilt with pro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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U.S. C. Roby Model 1860 Cavalry Saber with Sheath3098 - U.S. C. Roby Model 1860 Cavalry Saber with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Dual quillion blade, measuring 34 3/4" long, with "U.S./ 1864/ A.G.M." on the right ricasso and "C. ROBY/ W. CHELMSFORD/ MASS.&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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18th Century Infantry Hanger, 19th Century Austrian Officers Sword and Confederate Naval Cutlass3099 - 18th Century Infantry Hanger, 19th Century Austrian Officers Sword and Confederate Naval Cutlass
Rock Island Auction Company
The lot consists of a Revolutionary War period infantry hanger, an early 19th century Austrian Infantry Officers sword and a Confederate Naval Cutlass
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Outstanding Hall Model 1819 Breech Loading Percussion Conversion Rifle3100 - Outstanding Hall Model 1819 Breech Loading Percussion Conversion Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This Hall Model 1819 Rifle was manufactured by the U.S. Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1834. The rifle was subsequently converted to percussio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Post-War Alteration Spencer Model 1860 Carbine3101 - Post-War Alteration Spencer Model 1860 Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This carbine has the correct three groove sleeved 50RF rifling and does not have a stabler cut-off. The top of the receiver is marked "SPENCER ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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U.S. Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Civil War Rifle3102 - U.S. Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Civil War Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured circa 1862 - 1865, this particular example was made in 1863. Blade front and three leaf rear sights, with "STEEL H.S.L" on th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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British Proofed Peabody Breech Loading Rifle3103 - British Proofed Peabody Breech Loading Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Peabody breech-loading rifle manufactured by the Providence Tool Company, Providence, Rhode Island, around 1866. The rifle has a blued barrel and band
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Carbine3104 - Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Purchased in quantity for use by the Federal Cavalry 1863-1864, the Burnside was very popular with the troops for it's accuracy and reliability....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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U.S. Civil War Model 1863 Remington Zouave Percussion Rifle3105 - U.S. Civil War Model 1863 Remington Zouave Percussion Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured circa 1862 - 1865. The lock plate on this rifle is dated 1863 behind the hammer, has the eagle/shield over "U.S." and "R...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Percussion Musket3106 - U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Percussion Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
This was the first regulation model of a Musket made in percussion ignition at the national armories. The Model 1842 was also the last U.S. arm made i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Indian War Era Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine with Metallic Cartridge Conversion3107 - Indian War Era Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine with Metallic Cartridge Conversion
Rock Island Auction Company
Sharps New Model 1863 Civil War Carbine converted under Ordnance Department contract by the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company to the caliber .50-70 c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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The U.S. Army and Navy: 1776-1899 Book3108 - The U.S. Army and Navy: 1776-1899 Book
Rock Island Auction Company
Published in 1899, this U.S. Army and Navy history is 14"x18", has a simulated leather pictorial embossed cover with gilt letter and paged...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Two Eagle Head Swords3109 - Two Eagle Head Swords
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Eagle head sword with sheath and sash, 30" straight single fuller blade, with a flat spine and a 12 1/4" panel of etched decoration on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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Excellent Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever-Action Navy Pistol3110 - Excellent Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever-Action Navy Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Lever-action Navy pistol with eight inch barrel manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., circa 1856. This pistol was manufactured before Olive
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for 37,500.00
 
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Magnificent Winchester, Deluxe, J Ulrich Signed Factory Engraved, First Model 1873  "One of One Thou3111 - Magnificent Winchester, Deluxe, J Ulrich Signed Factory Engraved, First Model 1873 "One of One Thou
Rock Island Auction Company
This Winchester Deluxe First Model 1873 Rifle was sold on November 21, 1876, and is documented in the Winchester factory ledgers as a "1 of 100...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200,000.00 - 400,000.00
Sold to floor for 245,000.00
 
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Rare Victorian Walnut Large Mirrored Winchester Display Cabinet From The Philadelphia 1876 Centennia3112 - Rare Victorian Walnut Large Mirrored Winchester Display Cabinet From The Philadelphia 1876 Centennia
Rock Island Auction Company
Overall this large display cabinet measures 7' 7" tall, 5' 11" long, 15" deep. The two cabinets measure 87" tall, 27 1/2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle3113 - Excellent Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Shipped in 1891. Folding bead and hooded blade front sight and adjustable sporting rear sight on the #3 barrel, with caliber markings and New Haven ad
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle3114 - Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a very fine example of a Third Model 1876 rifle manufactured in 1884 with a 27" octagon barrel. (The gun does not reportedly letter in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Inscribed Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle3115 - Inscribed Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1894. The rifle has the desirable takedown, full-octagon, barrel and magazine and fancy gra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
 
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Spectacular Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Rifle3116 - Spectacular Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of a late production Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Rifle that was manufactured in 1923. The rifle has a full blue finish with varn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Rare Historically Documented J. Ulrich Signed Factory Engraved and Inscribed Winchester Model 1876 53117 - Rare Historically Documented J. Ulrich Signed Factory Engraved and Inscribed Winchester Model 1876 5
Rock Island Auction Company
Winchester Deluxe Engraved Model 1876 50/95 Express Rifle with Winchester Museum letter. The rifle is signed on the lower tang by the master Wincheste
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for 70,000.00
 
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New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle3118 - New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Henry lever action rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in March 1863. Rifle has the early style receiver with rear sight dovetail and ear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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Box of Remington-UMC .44 Henry Rimfire Cartridges3119 - Box of Remington-UMC .44 Henry Rimfire Cartridges
Rock Island Auction Company
Forty count two piece box of UMC .44 Henry rimfire cartridges, with 4 casings. Box top has the correct green label and is printed with the number of c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Scarce Box of Winchester .44 Flat Rimfire Cartridges3120 - Scarce Box of Winchester .44 Flat Rimfire Cartridges
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce two-piece box, containing 50 Winchester .44 flat rimfire cartridges with "H" stamped on the head. Box top has correct green label ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,250.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Outstanding Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Receiver in Extremely Rare 38-70 3121 - Outstanding Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Receiver in Extremely Rare 38-70
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an excellent example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action 38-70 caliber Rifle that was manufactured in 1895. The rifle has a full octagon b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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Three Boxes of Winchester Collectable Rifle Cartridges3122 - Three Boxes of Winchester Collectable Rifle Cartridges
Rock Island Auction Company
Three boxes of 20 count rifle cartridges: 1) Winchester 44-470-77 cartridges for Sharps rifle, green label, with Winchester labels on the body of box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine3123 - Excellent Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine was manufactured in 1919 in the very desirable 44 WCF. The carbine has a full blue finish with oiled wa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Fine Winchester .22 Long Third Model 1873 Sporting Rifle with Scarce Round Barrel3124 - Fine Winchester .22 Long Third Model 1873 Sporting Rifle with Scarce Round Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of a very fine Winchester .22 caliber Model 1873 Rifle that was manufactured in 1889. The rifle has the distinctive .22 caliber rec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
 
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