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Rock Island Auction Company
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April Premiere Firearms Auction
April Premiere Firearms Auction
Auction Currency
USD
Auction Location
7819 42nd St W
,
Rock Island
,
Illinois
,
61201
,
United States
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Thursday, April 18th 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Auction Details
Our offering for this April Premiere sale picks right back up from where we left off in December of 2012. This auction features an exceptionally diverse and stellar assortment of firearms, edged weapons and, let’s not forget, armor from a number of high caliber, very well-known collections which include: The William Ashby Collection, The Chuck Lindley Collection, The Anthony Urbanoski Collection, and The Gary Cote Collection. Compounding the importance of this sale are numerous unnamed collections as well as many significant single gun consignments.
OVER 2700 LOTS FEATURING…
The William Ashby Collection of Arms & Armor
Matchlocks of Europe and Asia, a variety of Continental wheelocks, and an array of snaplocks, snaphaunces and other items from the Mediterranean, the Orient and beyond. Fine antique ornamentation is represented with wirework, wood carving, metal, bone, stone inlays and engraving executed by master craftsmen. Included in the collection are over twenty full suits of armor and numerous accoutrements including swords, daggers, halberds, helmets and shields.
Chuck Lindley’s Extraordinary German Military Collection
Lugers, Nazi daggers, medals and the finest and most comprehensive collection of P38 semi-automatic pistols ever assembled and offered for public auction. The collection features over 200 P38s manufactured by Walther, Mauser and Spreewerke representing every model and manufacturer code of all production dates in all serial number blocks.
Part II of The Anthony Urbanowski Collection with Over 70 Quality Smith & Wessons
Award Winning Display of Winchester Model 1894 Longarms from the Collection of Gary Cote
Historic Milestones in Winchester Firearms – Over 400
Impressive Colt Firearms – Over 550
The legend of Samuel Colt will be alive and well at Rock Island Auction Company’s April 19th, 20th and 21st Premiere Firearms Auction.
Civil War Arms
At Rock Island Auction Company we pride ourselves on our ability to continually bring to auction the most important military arms collections in private hands.
An outstanding variety of European and American sporting arms
High grade shotguns, sporting rifles in rare calibers and configurations, double rifles and drillings which boast such names such as Boss, Holland & Holland, Purdey, A.H. Fox, Winchester, Krieghoff and many more.
Sporting Rifles Highlights - a stellar selection of the most popular American hunting rifle--the Winchester Model 70 in Super Grade and carbine configurations and in calibers such as 7mm, .300 Magnum, 300 Savage, 35 Remington, 7.65 mm Argentine, and 458 Winchester Magnum. Over 60 Model 70’s alone!
The shotgun roster includes such rarities as a Holland & Holland Royal Hammerless Ejector Paradox Double Barrel Shotgun; a deluxe relief signed master engraved Lusso Grade Model 57 Rizzini Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun; and an engraved Boss & Co. marked Double Barrel Hammerless Sidelock Pigeon Shotgun, just to name a few.
Other select highlights--fine Browning Olympian bolt action rifles; an engraved Ludwig Brovnik Side by Side Double Rifle in Desirable 458 Win Mag; and a cased W.J. Jeffery & Co. Double Barrel Hammerless Rifle in .450/400 Nitro Express with Scope.
AND MUCH MORE!
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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Outstanding Pre-64 Transition Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 250-3000 Sav
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 25000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1949 during the Transition period (late 1945-1951). The Transition p
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
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Excellent Special Order Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Super Grade Carbine in Rare and Desir
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 9500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 This super grade Model 70 carbine chambered in the rare 35 Remington was manufactured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
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(11,000.00) =
11,000.00
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Exceptional Special Order Pre-64 Winchester Transition Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in Rar
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 This deluxe version of the standard Model 70 rifle was manufactured in 1947 during the
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
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Outstanding Pre-64 Winchester Transition Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Rare .35 Remington Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1948 during the transition period (late 1945-51) in .35 Remington, a c
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
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Rare Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in 22 Hornet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1948 during the transition period (1945-51). Hooded ramp front sight,
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
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4,250.00
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Rare Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Transitional Carbine in .300 Magnum Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 16000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 This is a beautiful example of an early post-WWII Winchester Model 70 transitional su
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 16,000.00
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Outstanding Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action 300 H&H Magnum Rifle with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $12000 - 18000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1953. Standard Winchester markings including the factory oval proof
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
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(9,500.00) =
9,500.00
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Spectacular Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1963. Standard Winchester markings including the factory proof on the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
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(5,500.00) =
5,500.00
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Exceptional Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in Scarce 220 Swift Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4000 - 6000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1958 in 220 Swift (approximately 20,000 were manufactured in this cali
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
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8,000.00
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Outstanding Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 250-3000 Savage Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4000 - 6000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1954 and chambered in the rare 250-3000 Savage cartridge. Approximatel
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Transition Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine in 270 Winchester Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1948 during the transition period (late 1945-51). The carbine features
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
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(7,000.00) =
7,000.00
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Exceptional Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Varmint Bolt Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1962. Standard Winchester markings including the Winchester factory pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
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(1,700.00) =
1,700.00
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Early Production, Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Desirable 375 H&H Magnum
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 This is a rare early example of a Model 70 rifle in 375 H&H Magnum as manufactur...
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
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(4,750.00) =
4,750.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 7 x 57 Mauser
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Estimate: $2500 - 4500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1942 in the very rare and desirable "7 M/M" or commonly te...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
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Near New Pre-64 Winchester Transition Model 70 Bolt Action 220 Swift Target Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3250 - 4500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1949 during the Transition period (late 1945 to 1951). Standard Winche
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
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(3,000.00) =
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Pre-64 Winchester Super Grade Model 70 African Bolt Action Rifle in 458 Winchester Magnum
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1956. The rifle has a hooded ramp front sight, First Variety African M
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
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4,500.00
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Alaskan Bolt Action Rifle in 338 Winchester Magnum
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1960. Standard Winchester markings including the factory proof on the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
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Outstanding Double Signed Master Engraved Browning Olympian Grade Bolt Action Rifle
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Estimate: $7500 - 10000 Manufacturer: Browning Arms Model: Olympian Grade This extensive game scene engraved Belgian rifle features a blue barre
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
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Desirable Double Signed Master Engraved Browning Olympian Grade 243 Caliber Bolt Action Rifle with F
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 10000 Manufacturer: Browning Arms Model: Olympian Grade The included Browning factory letter confirms Olympian grade, caliber
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
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Double Signed, Engraved and Gold Inlaid Belgian Browning North American Deer Commemorative BAR Semi-
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Estimate: $2000 - 3500 Manufacturer: Browning Arms Model: BAR II There were only 600 of these rifles manufactured in a limited edition run. This
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
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