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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DWM First Issue Altered Safety 1906 Navy Luger with II Torpedo Division Markings1620 - DWM First Issue Altered Safety 1906 Navy Luger with II Torpedo Division Markings
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Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1906 luger Blade front and two position rear sights, with the "DWM" logo on the togg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Excellent World War II Nazi 1940-42 Code Mauser Luger Pistol Rig with Two Matching Magazines and 1941621 - Excellent World War II Nazi 1940-42 Code Mauser Luger Pistol Rig with Two Matching Magazines and 194
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Estimate: $11000 - 16000 Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P08 This is a very fine example of an original pre-war 1940 dated, "42 code" Na...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 11,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Very Early Pre-World War II 1936 Dated Mauser Banner Commercial Luger Pistol Rig with Two Matching M1622 - Very Early Pre-World War II 1936 Dated Mauser Banner Commercial Luger Pistol Rig with Two Matching M
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Estimate: $10000 - 15000 Manufacturer: Mauser Model: Banner This is an excellent, early production 1936 dated Commercial Mauser Banner Luger Pis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Excellent Late Production 1913 Dated DWM Model 1908 Military Contract Luger Rig with 1913 Dated Hols1623 - Excellent Late Production 1913 Dated DWM Model 1908 Military Contract Luger Rig with 1913 Dated Hols
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Estimate: $6500 - 8500 Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1908 Military This is an excellent example of a very late 1913 dated DWM Model 1908 military con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Very Fine WWI Imperial German Navy DWM Model 1914 Navy Luger Pistol Dated 19161624 - Very Fine WWI Imperial German Navy DWM Model 1914 Navy Luger Pistol Dated 1916
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Estimate: $5000 - 7000 Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1914 Navy This is a standard issue mid-WWI Navy Luger that was manufactured by the DWM factory i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Unique World War II 41 Dated "S/42" Code Mauser "Ku" Marked P.08 Luger Pistol with Two Magazines and1625 - Unique World War II 41 Dated "S/42" Code Mauser "Ku" Marked P.08 Luger Pistol with Two Magazines and
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 12000 Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P08 This is an unusual KU Variation P.08 Luger pistol that has the earlier "S/42"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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DWM Model 1902 Commercial Fat Barrel Luger Pistol1626 - DWM Model 1902 Commercial Fat Barrel Luger Pistol
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Estimate: $3750 - 4500 Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1902 This is an example of a very early production DWM Model 1902 American Eagle Luger pistol c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Luftwaffe Contract 1940 Dated Krieghoff Luger Pistol1627 - Luftwaffe Contract 1940 Dated Krieghoff Luger Pistol
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Estimate: $2750 - 4500 Manufacturer: Krieghoff Heinrich Gun Co Model: P.08 In production from 1935 to 1945, with a total quantity of approxi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Scarce Pre-War FN High Power Pistol Complete with Rare Original Pre-War Flat Board Shoulder Stock an1628 - Scarce Pre-War FN High Power Pistol Complete with Rare Original Pre-War Flat Board Shoulder Stock an
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Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Model: 1935 This is an excellent example of an early pre-war Belgian High Power pistol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Inglis Mark I* High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Stock Holster and Lanyard1629 - Inglis Mark I* High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Stock Holster and Lanyard
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufacturer: Inglis Model: High Power Tangent rear sight and slotted back strap with the model and address markings on t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Sig Model P210 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster1630 - Sig Model P210 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster
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Estimate: $3000 - 4000 Manufacturer: Sig Model: P 210 1 Introduced in 1949, the P210 remains in service with the Swiss and Danish militaries an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Desirable Pre-Occupation Radom VIZ-35 "Polish Eagle" Semi-Automatic Pistol1631 - Desirable Pre-Occupation Radom VIZ-35 "Polish Eagle" Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Manufacturer: Radom Model: Vis 35 Manufactured in 1939 the VIS-35 Pistol was the standard sidearm of Poland and followi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Desirable Steyr Mannlicher Model 1905 Semi-Automatic Pistol1632 - Desirable Steyr Mannlicher Model 1905 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Manufacturer: Steyr Model: 1905 The left side of the frame is marked "SYSTEM/MANNLICHER/ Md. 1905/WAFFENFABRIK/STE...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Excellent Pieper Commercial Production Bergmann Patent Model 1910 Semi-Automatic Pistol1633 - Excellent Pieper Commercial Production Bergmann Patent Model 1910 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Estimate: $2500 - 3500 Manufacturer: Bergman, Pieper Model: 1910/21 Fixed sights, with the left side of the barrel extension marked "BREV...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Rare Rheinmetall Dreyse 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Extra Magazine1634 - Rare Rheinmetall Dreyse 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Extra Magazine
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Estimate: $3750 - 6500 Manufacturer: Rheinmetall Model: Dreyse Manufactured in limited quantities in the early 20th Century, ending in 1916. Bl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Budapest Roth Steyr Model 1907 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Stripper Clips1635 - Budapest Roth Steyr Model 1907 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Stripper Clips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufacturer: Steyr Model: 1907 This is an example of a Roth Steyr Model 1907 pistol as manufactured in Budapest. The Mod
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Excellent Mauser Model 1930 Commercial Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol1636 - Excellent Mauser Model 1930 Commercial Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 4250 Manufacturer: Mauser Model: 1930 This is an excellent example of a late production Model 1930 commercial production Broom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Exceptional Pre-64 Winchester Transition Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine in Rare and Desirable .35 Remi1637 - Exceptional Pre-64 Winchester Transition Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine in Rare and Desirable .35 Remi
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Estimate: $20000 - 27500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1947. The serial number falls into the Transition period (late 1945
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Spectacular Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle1638 - Spectacular Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 This is just a fantastic example of an early, pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Exceptional Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 7 x 57 Mauser with Fact1639 - Exceptional Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 7 x 57 Mauser with Fact
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Manufactured in 1951 during the Transition period (late 1945-51). This period saw an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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