April Premiere Firearms Auction

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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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Belgium Browning Safari Grade High Power Bolt Action Rifle with Original Box262 - Belgium Browning Safari Grade High Power Bolt Action Rifle with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufacturer: Browning Arms Model: Safari Manufactured in Belgium with a hooded ramp front sight and a adjustable notch r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Belgian Browning High Power Medallion Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Scope263 - Belgian Browning High Power Medallion Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2250 Manufacturer: Browning Arms Model: Medallion Manufactured in 1968. The receiver and breech end of the barrel have extensi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Exceptional Belgium Browning Trombone Slide Action Rifle with Original Factory Box and Factory Lette264 - Exceptional Belgium Browning Trombone Slide Action Rifle with Original Factory Box and Factory Lette
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufacturer: Browning Arms Model: Trombone-Rifle Manufactured in Belgium in 1969. Fixed front and adjustable rear sights
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Belgian Browning Medallion Grade High Power Bolt Action Rifle with Scope265 - Belgian Browning Medallion Grade High Power Bolt Action Rifle with Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufacturer: Browning Arms Model: High Power Manufactured in 1962 with a generous amount of floral scroll engraving on t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Browning Safari Grade High Power Bolt Action 308 Norma Magnum Rifle266 - Browning Safari Grade High Power Bolt Action 308 Norma Magnum Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufacturer: Browning Arms Model: Safari Grade Manufactured in Belgium. Standard markings with Belgian proofs. Hooded ra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Weatherby Mark V Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and Carved Stock267 - Weatherby Mark V Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and Carved Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 Manufacturer: Weatherby Model: Mark V-Rifle Manufactured between 1972 and 1995 in Japan. Standard markings. The barrel w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Harry Lawson Remington 700 Bolt Action Rifle in .458 Winchester Magnum Caliber268 - Harry Lawson Remington 700 Bolt Action Rifle in .458 Winchester Magnum Caliber
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2000 Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Bolt Action Beaded blade ramp front sight and three leaf express rear sight. The right side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Winslow Arms Co. Commander Grade Bolt Action 375 H & H Magnum Rifle269 - Winslow Arms Co. Commander Grade Bolt Action 375 H & H Magnum Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 1900 Manufacturer: Winslow Arms Co Model: Commander Grade-Rifle Built by Winslow Arms Co, this high-grade, semi-custom sport
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Engraved and Silver Inlaid Firearms International High Grade Bolt Action Rifle270 - Engraved and Silver Inlaid Firearms International High Grade Bolt Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufacturer: Firearms International Model: 98 The barrel was manufactured without sights and the top of the receiver is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Springer Bolt Action Sporting Presentation Rifle271 - Springer Bolt Action Sporting Presentation Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufacturer: Springer Model: bolt action The barrel is manufactured with a ramp beaded blade front sight and a notch rea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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FN Bolt Action Sporting Rifle272 - FN Bolt Action Sporting Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Model: 98 The extra light weight barrel that has been manufactured without sights, unma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Winchester Model 52D Single Shot Bolt Action Target Rifle273 - Winchester Model 52D Single Shot Bolt Action Target Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 52d-Rifle The heavy barrel has a globe front sight and scope blocks with a Redfield Inter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Model 1904 Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle274 - Excellent Winchester Model 1904 Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1904-Rifle This example was manufactured between 1914 and 1927. The front sight is a bead
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Winchester Model 1907 Self Loading Police Rifle with Extra Magazine275 - Winchester Model 1907 Self Loading Police Rifle with Extra Magazine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1400 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 07 Manufactured in 1948. Has a dovetailed blade front sight and an elevation adjustable r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Winchester Model 75 Bolt Action Sporting Rifles276 - Collector's Lot of Two Winchester Model 75 Bolt Action Sporting Rifles
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 A) Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 75-Rifle Manufactured in 1942. The front sight has been replaced with a filler block,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Winchester Single Shot Bolt Action Rifles277 - Collector's Lot of Two Winchester Single Shot Bolt Action Rifles
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 A) Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 04 Manufactured from 1904 to 1931 with beaded blade and adjustable notch sights, stand
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Large Round Hanging Winchester-Western Sign with Hanging Bracket278 - Large Round Hanging Winchester-Western Sign with Hanging Bracket
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1500 Manufacturer: None Model: None Large round 38" diameter Winchester-Western sign with the "Winchester Rider&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to fireblade63 for (1,200.00 + 246.00BP) = 1,446.00
 
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Engraved Winslow Arms Co. Imperial Grade 338 Winchester Magnum Bolt Action Rifle with Deep Relief Ca279 - Engraved Winslow Arms Co. Imperial Grade 338 Winchester Magnum Bolt Action Rifle with Deep Relief Ca
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5000 Manufacturer: Winslow Arms Co Model: Imperial Grade-Rifle This is a high-grade semi-custom sporting rifle built by Wins
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Winslow Arms Crown Grade 7mm Remington Magnum Bolt Action Rifle with Inlaid and Deep Relief Carved S280 - Winslow Arms Crown Grade 7mm Remington Magnum Bolt Action Rifle with Inlaid and Deep Relief Carved S
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3750 Manufacturer: Winslow Arms Co Model: Crown Grade-Rifle This is a high-grade semi-custom sporting rifle in 7mm Remington
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Winslow Arms Crown Grade 22-250 Bolt Action Rifle with Inlaid and Deep Relief Carved Stock281 - Winslow Arms Crown Grade 22-250 Bolt Action Rifle with Inlaid and Deep Relief Carved Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3750 Manufacturer: Winslow Arms Co Model: Regimental Grade-Rifle Winslow Arms Co. builds high-grade semi-custom sporting rif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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