December 2, 3, & 4 Premiere Firearms Auction

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A truly stunning auction filled with many desirable antiques! Over 2700 Lots! Over 450 Colts, the Second Installment of Putnam Green Collection: Part II, Civil War Arms featuring 50+ carbines and confederate arms, 12 Volcanic arms, US and German Military arms spanning two World Wars, the William "Bill" Neal Collection: the finest Woodsman Collection, antique flintlock pistols, Part II of the finest M1 Carbine Collection, quality Lugers and much more!
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Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Semi-Deluxe Lever Action Rifle1301 - Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Semi-Deluxe Lever Action Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1700 Manufactured in 1912. Lyman blade front sight with ivory bead and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The upper left barrel fla
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Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Very Fine Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Lever Action 44-40 Carbine1302 - Very Fine Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Lever Action 44-40 Carbine
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Estimate: $2750 - 4250 Manufactured in 1916 in the very desirable 44 WCF. Pinned blade and folding ladder sights with full magazine and two barrel
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Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine1303 - Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Estimate: $1300 - 1700 This carbine was manufactured in 1903 and features a pinned blade front sight with ivory bead and folding ladder rear sight
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Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Six Boxes of Vintage Winchester Rifle Ammunition1304 - Six Boxes of Vintage Winchester Rifle Ammunition
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 1) UMC box of 40-70-330 Winchester cartridges, green label, orange repriming instructions. 2) Winchester 40-82-260 cartridge
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Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Scarce Cased Colt Hartford/Pall Mall Marked Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter1305 - Scarce Cased Colt Hartford/Pall Mall Marked Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Estimate: $12000 - 16000 This is a fine example of a cased Colt Single Action Army Revolver with "Hartford/Pall Mall" barrel address. T...
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Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver1306 - Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver was manufactured in 1910 and subsequently returned to Colt for refinish. The r
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Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Extraordinary Ainsworth Inspected, Company K, 4th Cavalry Marked, Colt Single Action Cavalry Model R1307 - Extraordinary Ainsworth Inspected, Company K, 4th Cavalry Marked, Colt Single Action Cavalry Model R
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Estimate: $100000 - 250000 This is an exceptional and rare U.S. Contract, Colt Single Action Cavalry Model Revolver that was manufactured in 1873.
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Sold to floor for (105,000.00) = 105,000.00
 
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New Jersey Marked David F. Clark Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1873 Cavalry Revolver with Holster1308 - New Jersey Marked David F. Clark Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1873 Cavalry Revolver with Holster
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Estimate: $5500 - 7500 Colt 1873 Cavalry Model Revolver manufactured in 1884. The revolver is boldly stamped with New Jersey (N.J.) property marks
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Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver, with "South Carolina" Markings1309 - U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver, with "South Carolina" Markings
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Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Made in 1882. Fixed sights, with the one line italic Hartford address on top of the barrel, and the three line patent markin
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Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver1310 - U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver
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Estimate: $1500 - 2500 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was one of 150 handed over to the U.S. Inspector on 21 October 1881.
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Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Three Sealed Boxes of Frankford Arsenal .45 Caliber Revolver Ammunition1311 - Three Sealed Boxes of Frankford Arsenal .45 Caliber Revolver Ammunition
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Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Excellent items for an early martial, Colt SAA display, three sealed Frankford Arsenal produced .45 caliber ammunition with
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Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Historic Ainsworth-Inspected Colt Single Action Army Revolver in 7th Cavalry Serial Number Range wit1312 - Historic Ainsworth-Inspected Colt Single Action Army Revolver in 7th Cavalry Serial Number Range wit
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Estimate: $27500 - 45000 Manufactured in 1874. This revolver was one of the first group of U.S. Cavalry Single Action revolvers manufactured by Col
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Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Attractive Black Powder Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips1313 - Attractive Black Powder Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips
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Estimate: $4500 - 7000 Made in 1883 and embellished most likely by one of the New York firms, or at least by one of their competitors. Fixed sights
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Sold to am14nysm for (5,500.00 + 1,072.50BP) = 6,572.50
 
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Cased Custom Embellished Colt Single Action Army Revolvers1314 - Cased Custom Embellished Colt Single Action Army Revolvers
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Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Manufactured in 1884 and subsequently nickel plated and custom embellished, possibly by Wolf & Klar in Fort Worth, Tex...
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Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Hartley & Graham Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips1315 - Hartley & Graham Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips
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Estimate: $4000 - 6000 Manufactured in 1882. The revolver has floral period, possibly Hartley & Graham, scroll engraving on the frame, with a...
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Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Pre-War Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster1316 - Pre-War Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250 The included factory letter confirms the serial number and blue finish with the caliber listed as 38-40 at time of shipping
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Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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U.S. Colt Single Action Army Revolver1317 - U.S. Colt Single Action Army Revolver
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Estimate: $2500 - 5000 Manufactured in 1874 with the barrel subsequently shortened to its current length. The revolver has an added half moon blade
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Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Black Powder Colt Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver1318 - Black Powder Colt Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver
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Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured in 1886. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, the left side is marked "COLT FRONTI...
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Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Etched Panel Double Action Revolver1319 - Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Etched Panel Double Action Revolver
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Estimate: $800 - 1400 The top of the barrel has the one line Hartford address and the left side has the acid etched "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOT...
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Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Three Sealed Boxes of Frankford Arsenal Ammunition1320 - Three Sealed Boxes of Frankford Arsenal Ammunition
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2000 All cartridges were produced at Frankford Arsenal and are unopened boxes that have been wrapped in plastic. 1) .44 caliber c
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Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Rare Unfired Factory Documented Colt "Pre-War/Post-War" Single Action Army Revolver with Original Fa1321 - Rare Unfired Factory Documented Colt "Pre-War/Post-War" Single Action Army Revolver with Original Fa
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 12000 Colt "Pre-War/Post-War" Single Action Army Revolver with original factory carton, bill of sale and factory docu...
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Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Rare Factory Lettered Final First Generation Production Colt Pre-War/Post War Single Action Army Rev1322 - Rare Factory Lettered Final First Generation Production Colt Pre-War/Post War Single Action Army Rev
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 10000 Beginning in 1947 and running into 1961, approximately 300 Single Action Army revolvers were assembled from Pre-War parts.
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Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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London Shipped Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with British Proofs and Factory Letter1323 - London Shipped Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with British Proofs and Factory Letter
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1876. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, the left side of the frame is marked with
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Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver1324 - Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver
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Estimate: $2250 - 3500 Manufactured in 1883 and subsequently custom embellished in the 20th century with the New York/Hartley style of engraving. T
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Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Engraved Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Case1325 - Engraved Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Case
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Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Made in 1957, the second year of Second Generation production. Fixed sights, with the one-line address and "COLT SING...
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Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips and Factory Letter1326 - Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips and Factory Letter
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in 1903 and totally refurbished by Doug Turnbull in 2003. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line add
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Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Custom Engraved Gold Inlaid Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips1327 - Custom Engraved Gold Inlaid Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Manufactured in 1961. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line address, "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 44 SPECIAL&...
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Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Exceptionally Fine Custom Engraved and Silver Inlaid Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolv1328 - Exceptionally Fine Custom Engraved and Silver Inlaid Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolv
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Estimate: $2500 - 4000 Produced in 1899. Fixed sights, with hand-engraved Hartford address and "COLT 41" on the barrel; and the two-lin...
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Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Hantley & Graham Engraved Colt Frontier Six Shooter Etched Panel Single Action Army Revolver with Fa1329 - Hantley & Graham Engraved Colt Frontier Six Shooter Etched Panel Single Action Army Revolver with Fa
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Estimate: $3000 - 5000 According to the included factory letters, this revolver was one of 25 shipped to Hartley & Graham of New York City on...
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Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Etched Panel Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter1330 - Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Etched Panel Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Estimate: $1300 - 1900 According to the included factory letter, this 44-40 caliber revolver was shipped 25 April 1882 to Hartley & Graham of...
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Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Historical Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Inscribed to a Montana Lawman1331 - Historical Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Inscribed to a Montana Lawman
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Estimate: $1500 - 3000 Made in 1903. Fixed sights, with the 2 line Hartford address on top of the barrel and "COLT." on the left side, ...
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Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter1332 - First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Estimate: $1100 - 1700 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a group shipped to the Simmons Hardware Company of St. L
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Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter1333 - Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Estimate: $1300 - 1800 According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a group shipped to the Simmons Hardware Company of St. L
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Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Excellent Antique Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips1334 - Excellent Antique Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips
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Estimate: $3250 - 4500 Manufactured in 1893. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address with "COLT D.A. 38" marked on the ...
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Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Early Production Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver1335 - Early Production Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver
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Estimate: $2250 - 3250 Manufactured in 1882. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address, the upper left front of the trigger guard i
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Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Colt Sheriffs Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Storekeeper Revolver with Pearl Grips1336 - Colt Sheriffs Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Storekeeper Revolver with Pearl Grips
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Estimate: $1200 - 1700 Manufactured in 1895. The top of the ejectorless 3 1/2 inch barrel has the two line Hartford address with "COLT D.A. ...
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Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver1337 - Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Produced in 1902. Fixed sights, with "COLT. D.A.41" on the left side of the barrel, two line Hartford address on...
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Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1889 Navy Double Action Revolver1338 - Colt Model 1889 Navy Double Action Revolver
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Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Scarce early production Colt 1889 Navy model revolver, Manufactured in 1890, the second year of production, with half moon b
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Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips1339 - Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Estimate: $950 - 1400 Manufactured in 1887. The barrel has the one line Hartford address on top and "45 COLT" on the left side. The lef...
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Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Rare Dominion Colt .45 Caliber Cartridge Box1340 - Rare Dominion Colt .45 Caliber Cartridge Box
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Estimate: $1100 - 1500 Two piece cardboard box with a light green label featuring a line drawing of a Colt Model 1878 and marked "50 / Metal...
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Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Scarce Ainsworth Inspected Colt Model 1873 Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Kopec Letter1341 - Scarce Ainsworth Inspected Colt Model 1873 Single Action Cavalry Revolver with Kopec Letter
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Estimate: $5000 - 7500 Manufactured in 1874 and inspected by Ordnance Sub-Inspector Orville W. Ainsworth. The top of the barrel is marked with the
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Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Six Colt Books1342 - Six Colt Books
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Estimate: $700 - 1500 John Potocki's "The Colt Model 1905 Automatic Pistol", Don Wilkerson's "Scouts, Peacemakers and New ...
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Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Single Action Revolver with Belt and Holster1343 - Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Single Action Revolver with Belt and Holster
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Estimate: $2500 - 3750 Manufactured from 1876 to the 1880's, these Large Frame Single Action revolvers were also known as the "Army Revo...
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Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver1344 - First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured in 1929. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address and "32 W.C.F. on the left side. The ...
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Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Only Known New York Engraved  U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson 1st Model Schofield Single Action Revolve1345 - Only Known New York Engraved U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson 1st Model Schofield Single Action Revolve
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $30000 - 45000 The Smith & Wesson 1st Model Schofield single action revolver was manufactured for the U.S. government in 1875 with ...
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Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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Excellent Smith & Wesson U.S. Contract Second Model Schofield Revolver1346 - Excellent Smith & Wesson U.S. Contract Second Model Schofield Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 16000 This is an exceptional example of a U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield revolver with high polish blu...
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Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Unique and Rare Unserialized Smith & Wesson Second Model Russian Single Action Revolver with Possibl1347 - Unique and Rare Unserialized Smith & Wesson Second Model Russian Single Action Revolver with Possibl
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 10000 Smith & Wesson manufactured 20,000 of the second models for the Russian contract. The unusual thing about this revolv...
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Outstanding Cased Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 New Model Revolver with Relief Carved 1348 - Outstanding Cased Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 New Model Revolver with Relief Carved
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Estimate: $3750 - 6500 Commonly referred to as the New Model or 2nd issue 1-1/2 and manufactured between 1868 to 1875 with a total production of ar
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Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Very Fine Engraved Silver and Gold Plated Smith & Wesson Model Number One 3rd Issue Revolver with Iv1349 - Very Fine Engraved Silver and Gold Plated Smith & Wesson Model Number One 3rd Issue Revolver with Iv
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 Manufactured from 1868 to 1881, this revolver features 60% floral scroll and punch dot engraving on the sides of the barrel
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Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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New York Engraved Nickel and Gold Washed Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver with Ivory Grips1350 - New York Engraved Nickel and Gold Washed Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Estimate: $700 - 1400 Manufactured circa 1868 - 1881. This revolver is decorated with New York floral scroll and punch dot engraved on the barrel s
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Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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