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-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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Fine U.S. Springfield Engraved Officer's Model 1875 Trapdoor Rifle1250 - Fine U.S. Springfield Engraved Officer's Model 1875 Trapdoor Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a fine example of an early Model 1875 Officer's Model Trapdoor Rifle as made by Springfield Armory at the special request of various U.S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Spectacular High Quality Federal Period Mounted Officer's Saber1251 - Spectacular High Quality Federal Period Mounted Officer's Saber
Rock Island Auction Company
High grade mounted officer's saber made between 1820 and 1840. This style of saber was used primarily by mounted light artillery officers and st...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Rare Martially Inspected U.S. Ames Model 1849 Rifleman's Knife and Scabbard1252 - Rare Martially Inspected U.S. Ames Model 1849 Rifleman's Knife and Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
This massive fighting knife has an 11 3/4 inch spear point blade and a nearly 4 inch long brass cross-guard. Fitted with slab-sided walnut grips secur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Springfield Model 1875 Officer's Sporting Rifle1253 - Springfield Model 1875 Officer's Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of an early example of the Model 1875 "Sporting Rifle" as specially made by Springfield Armory at the special request o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1886 Experimental Cavalry Trapdoor Carbine1254 - Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1886 Experimental Cavalry Trapdoor Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of a scarce, one of the 1000 experimental Model 1886 Carbines manufactured by Springfield Armory for cavalry troop trials. These ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine1255 - U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
The correct Model 1879 pattern rear sight is marked with a "C" (carbine) on the left side, and the left side of the barrel is stamped with...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Armory Spencer Carbine Infantry Rifle Conversion1256 - U.S. Springfield Armory Spencer Carbine Infantry Rifle Conversion
Rock Island Auction Company
Performed at Springfield Armory circa 1871, this conversion used the Burnside marked Model 1865 carbine receiver fitted with a new 32 1/2" roun...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine1257 - U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This carbine features the improved buckhorn rear sight with the "C" and base markings moved from the right to the left side of the sight, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Sling1258 - U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an excellent example of a late production Model 1884 Rifle manufactured in 1889, with Buffington rear sight and blade front sight with square
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1869 Cadet Rifle1259 - Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1869 Cadet Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
A scarce example of the 3,422 Model 1869 Cadet Rifles manufactured by Springfield Armory between 1869 and 1876. The rifle has the distinctive short ba
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1866 Second Allin Conversion Rifle1260 - U.S. Springfield Model 1866 Second Allin Conversion Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
The lock plate is dated "1864" behind the hammer and is marked with the eagle/shield motif and "U.S. / Springfield" in front of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle with Bayonet1261 - U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle with Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Manufactured from 1871 to 1872. Fixed front sight, folding ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards and leather sling. Left side of receiver marked ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Exceptional Winchester-Lee Straight Pull Sporting Rifle1262 - Exceptional Winchester-Lee Straight Pull Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
These scarce rifles were manufactured with the same action as the Winchester-Lee Straight Pull Rifle adopted by the U.S. Navy in 1895 and chambered fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Winchester Hotchkiss Bolt Action Carbine1263 - Winchester Hotchkiss Bolt Action Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
This model is also known as the Hotchkiss Magazine Gun or the Model 1883. This was the first bolt action made by Winchester and it was designed for sp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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USN Winchester Second Model Hotchkiss Bolt Action Rifle1264 - USN Winchester Second Model Hotchkiss Bolt Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Also known as the Hotchkiss Magazine Gun or the Model 1883, this was the first bolt action made by Winchester. Blade front and "ski-slope"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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U.S. Army Model 1882 Remington-Lee Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet1265 - U.S. Army Model 1882 Remington-Lee Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Blade/ lug front sight and "RL" marked buckhorn rear sight. The barrel is marked "U.S." and "V/ P" near the breech and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 "Trapdoor" Rifle with Bayonet1266 - U.S. Springfield Model 1884 "Trapdoor" Rifle with Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a late production U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Rifle that was manufactured in 1889. The rifle has a blued barrel, bands, lock plate, hammer, tr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Fine U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Rifle1267 - Fine U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a fine representative example of a U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle, as made on a royalty agreement with Remington in 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Excellent U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1888 Rod Bayonet Trapdoor Rifle1268 - Excellent U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1888 Rod Bayonet Trapdoor Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
The rear of the barrel is correctly marked with the "V P eagle head P" proof and inspection marks, with the top of the breech marked with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Outstanding U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet1269 - Outstanding U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of a Model 1884 rifle with a Buffington rear sight and a hooded blade front sight. The barrel, hammer, lock, trigger guard and butt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to darrmcan1 for (1,400.00 + 273.00BP) = 1,673.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet1270 - U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
Fitted with a blade front and "R" marked Buffington adjustable rear sights. The breech end is marked "V/P/ eagle/ P" on the left...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Gallery Practice Rifle with Replacement Stevens Pope Barrel1271 - U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Gallery Practice Rifle with Replacement Stevens Pope Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an example of one of the Model 1898 Krag .22 caliber Gallery Practice rifles manufactured by Springfield Armory. The rifle has the distinctive
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle with Sling1272 - U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle with Sling
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a very nice example of a Springfield Model 1898 rifle manufactured in 1902.The left side of the receiver is marked "U.S. / MODEL 1898. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Desirable U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1896 Krag Spanish American War Era Rifle1273 - Desirable U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1896 Krag Spanish American War Era Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
The rifle has the 1896 rear sight and the left side of the receiver is marked: "U.S. / MODEL 1896. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY." followed by the se...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Two U.S. Military Longarms -A) U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet   1274 - Two U.S. Military Longarms -A) U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet
Rock Island Auction Company
A) The left side of the receiver is marked "U.S. / MODEL 1898. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" with the serial number. It is fitted with the standard ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Historic Spanish Army Machete from the Spanish American War1275 - Historic Spanish Army Machete from the Spanish American War
Rock Island Auction Company
Spanish Army lion head machete with sheath. The machete has a heavy 16-inch clip point blade and is 2 1/4 inches wide at the hilt. The blade is boldly
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Rare Original Bruce Feed for Colt Gatling Gun with Springfield Markings1276 - Rare Original Bruce Feed for Colt Gatling Gun with Springfield Markings
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a rare original Bruce feed for a Colt Gatling gun. It consists of a brass frame that holds a swinging bar with a pair of machined slots that w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Excellent Colt 1883 Gatling Gun Plate1277 - Excellent Colt 1883 Gatling Gun Plate
Rock Island Auction Company
Displayed in a 6 3/8" square frame, the gatling gun plate is from a 1883 Colt Gatling Gun. Typically this plate would be affixed to the breech ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Original D.F.C. Inspected U.S. Aiming Bar for Model 1883 Gatling Gun1278 - Original D.F.C. Inspected U.S. Aiming Bar for Model 1883 Gatling Gun
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an original U.S. aiming bar for a Model 1883 Gatling Gun (will also work on other models). It measures 32 1/2" long. D.F.C. inspector i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Gatling Gun Rounds and Machine Gun Manual1279 - Gatling Gun Rounds and Machine Gun Manual
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Original 1" diameter, 4" long gatling gun rim fire round. 2) Original 1" diameter, 4 1/2" long multi-ball load for gatling gu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Three Frankford Arsenal Boxes of Cavalry SAA/Schoefield Cartridges1280 - Three Frankford Arsenal Boxes of Cavalry SAA/Schoefield Cartridges
Rock Island Auction Company
This lot consists of three boxes of Frankford Arsenal produced Cavalry SAA/Schoefield Cartridges. The top of the three boxes are marked "12 / R...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Large Brass Breechloading Cannon1281 - Large Brass Breechloading Cannon
Rock Island Auction Company
25 inch 4 gauge brass barrel (length includes the cascable). Brass fittings with a wooden carrriage mounted with two small wooden wheels on the front.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Grimsley Artillery Drivers Saddle1282 - Grimsley Artillery Drivers Saddle
Rock Island Auction Company
An 11 inch seat with brass molding and brass stirrups. Black leather construction with leather skirt, girth strap, and stirrup straps. The Grimsley Ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Scarce Custer Period Model 1872 Saber Belt, Hazen Cartridge Loops and Full Flap Military Holster1283 - Scarce Custer Period Model 1872 Saber Belt, Hazen Cartridge Loops and Full Flap Military Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
Custer period cavalry holster rig. The group consists of: (1) Model 1872 Cavalry Saber Belt with, 1872 cast brass "US" belt plate, detacha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Rare Cased Sharps Model 1874 Buffalo Rifle with Heavy Barrel with Double Set Triggers1284 - Rare Cased Sharps Model 1874 Buffalo Rifle with Heavy Barrel with Double Set Triggers
Rock Island Auction Company
Fitted with a heavy barrel marked "Old Reliable" is in an octagon box and followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT. CONN." ahea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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San Francisco Shipped Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter1285 - San Francisco Shipped Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
This Bridgeport manufactured Model 1874 was made circa 1871 to 1881 (the Model 1874 was not applied to the gun for a few years after production began)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 13,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Desirable J. P. Lower Retailer Marked Barrel1286 - Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Desirable J. P. Lower Retailer Marked Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
This Bridgeport manufactured Model 1874 was made circa 1871 to 1881 (the Model 1874 was not applied to the gun for a few years after production began)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Excellent and Rare Sharps New Model 1869 Sporting Rifle1287 - Excellent and Rare Sharps New Model 1869 Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This is an excellent example of a rare Model 1869 Sporting Rifle manufactured by the Sharps Rifle Company in Hartford, Connecticut, between 1869 and 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Documented Historic Wyoming Territory Shipped Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter1288 - Documented Historic Wyoming Territory Shipped Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a solid example of a Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1875 by the Sharps Rifle Company. The top barrel flat is marked with the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Sharps Conversion Rifle with Heavy Barrel1289 - Sharps Conversion Rifle with Heavy Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Unmarked heavy barrel that gauges at 45 caliber, sights removed and a 31 1/2" tube scope mounted on the barrel with dovetailed bases. The left ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Sharps Model 1874 Rifle with Heavy Barrel1290 - Sharps Model 1874 Rifle with Heavy Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Fitted with an original, replacement heavy barrel marked "Old Reliable" is in an octagon box and followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGE...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine with Metallic Cartridge Conversion1291 - 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 : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Rare Sharps Model 1877 Sporting Rifle1292 - Rare Sharps Model 1877 Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
This is a solid example of an extremely rare Sharps Model 1877 rifle with blued barrel, casehardened receiver, lock plate and lever and smooth oil-fin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Rare Factory Engraved Sharps Model 1853 Slant-Breech Shotgun1293 - Rare Factory Engraved Sharps Model 1853 Slant-Breech Shotgun
Rock Island Auction Company
A rare example of the approximately 320 Sharps Model 1853 Slant-Breech Shotguns manufactured by the Sharps Rifle Co., in Hartford, Connecticut, betwee
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Jim Smith Oil on Canvas Painting1294 - Jim Smith Oil on Canvas Painting
Rock Island Auction Company
Oil painting on canvas depicting a stagecoach robbery scene by Jim Smith (see image). Signed by the artist. Canvas: 48"x30". Wooden fram...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Jim Smith Oil on Canvas Painting1295 - Jim Smith Oil on Canvas Painting
Rock Island Auction Company
Oil painting on canvas depicting a cowboy campfire scene by Jim Smith (see image). Signed by the artist. Canvas: 47"x24". Wooden frame: 53...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Two Western Themed Paintings1296 - Two Western Themed Paintings
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Depiction of a cowboy and his donkey over looking a lake (see image). Canvas: 14"x11". Frame: 18 1/2"x15 1/2". Signed and da...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Three Eugene Clay Oil Paintings1297 - Three Eugene Clay Oil Paintings
Rock Island Auction Company
Three Eugene Clay oil paintings: 1) "Gold Rush Banking at Angel's Camp", an oil painting in the "Famous Mining Camp" series....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Two Native American Painted Portraits1298 - Two Native American Painted Portraits
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Depiction of a Native American chief using an array of colorful oil paints (see image). Canvas 11"x14". Frame: 20 1/2"x23 1/2"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Three Oil on Canvas Landscape Paintings1299 - Three Oil on Canvas Landscape Paintings
Rock Island Auction Company
1) Depiction of a stagecoach set against a mountain range (see image). Canvas: 30"x20". Frame: 38"x28". Signed and dated by the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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