Decmeber 2013 Premiere Antique Firearms Auction

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Rock Island Auction Company’s December 2013 Premiere Firearms Auction is as diverse as it is encyclopedic. Not only do exceptional guns exist in every genre, but several genres in this sale represent a lifetime’s work from dedicated collectors who have comprised academic and thorough compilations in their field of interest. In this sale will be comprehensive assortment of “Trapdoor” Rifles consisting of every caliber, barrel length, and style of ramrod bayonet. The selection of over 450 Winchesters will include rare caliber and special order pre-64 Model 70 rifles and all your favorite lever actions such as 1873s, 1876s, 1886s, 1892s, & 1894s. They’ll have classic engravings, precious metals, amazing conditions, and scarce configurations. The 600+ Colts are equally as extensive including everything from an 1874 Gatling gun to six different Paterson models, and even a pair given to sitting President Ronald Reagan! These are only a few examples of the many far-reaching genres that will be present in this auction. As always, there will also be fantastic selections of foreign and U.S. military arms, Smith & Wessons, high end sporting longarms, and over 2,000 items classified as antiques or curio & relics. It all takes place December 6th, 7th, & 8th, in our 86,000 sq. ft. facility! See all our items online at www.rockislandauction.com/search
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Engraved Miquelet Pistol182 - Engraved Miquelet Pistol
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Engraved Miquelet Pistol The pistol is without maker markings but is likely from the 1760s. The barrel has a raised wide band at the juncture of the
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Pair of Engraved Mediterranean Flintlock Pistols with German Silver Furniture and Inlaid Stocks -A) 183 - Pair of Engraved Mediterranean Flintlock Pistols with German Silver Furniture and Inlaid Stocks -A)
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Pair of Engraved Mediterranean Flintlock Pistols with German Silver Furniture and Inlaid Stocks -A) Flintlock Pistol A) The breech of the barrel has
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Interesting Magician's Trick Pistol184 - Interesting Magician's Trick Pistol
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Interesting Magician's Trick Pistol Manufactured circa 1830-1850 and fitted with a "G. Golcher" lock, this pistol is designed to look...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Ketland & Company Flintlock Pistol with Holster185 - Ketland & Company Flintlock Pistol with Holster
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Ketland & Company Flintlock Pistol with Holster Produced without sights, with "LONDON" on the tip barrel flat surrounded by an engrav...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Calvert Marked English Flintlock Pistol186 - Engraved and Gold Inlaid Calvert Marked English Flintlock Pistol
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Calvert Marked English Flintlock Pistol Lightly engraved lock marked "I & W CALVERT" and the top barrel flat...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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THOMAS Marked Flintlock Pistol with Snap Bayonet187 - THOMAS Marked Flintlock Pistol with Snap Bayonet
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THOMAS Marked Flintlock Pistol with Snap Bayonet Produced without sights, with dot-engraved bands at the breech and the end of the octagonal barrel s
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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English Military Percussion Pistol188 - English Military Percussion Pistol
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English Military Percussion Pistol The locked is marked with a standing lion holding a crown, the left rear of the barrel is marked "S/crown/G...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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British Flintlock Cavalry Pattern Carbine189 - British Flintlock Cavalry Pattern Carbine
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British Flintlock Cavalry Pattern Carbine The lock plate is stamped with a large crown over "GR" ahead of the hammer and is equipped with...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss190 - Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss
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Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss Manufactured without sights, with a widely flared muzzle. The lock plate is lightly border engraved, with a roll
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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British Tower Flintlock Military Pistol with Regiment Markings191 - British Tower Flintlock Military Pistol with Regiment Markings
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British Tower Flintlock Military Pistol with Regiment Markings Two British proofs are stamped on the rear left side of the barrel which is without si
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Scottish Highland Dirk with Matching Knife and Fork Set, in Sheath192 - Scottish Highland Dirk with Matching Knife and Fork Set, in Sheath
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Scottish Highland Dirk with Matching Knife and Fork Set, in Sheath Developed independently from the naval dirk, the Highland Dirk was a popular sidea
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two British Military Swords193 - Collector's Lot of Two British Military Swords
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Collector's Lot of Two British Military Swords 1) Scottish style basket hilt claymore sword, 39 inches overall with a nickel finished double fu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Dumarest Jaeger Style French Military Flintlock Rifle194 - Dumarest Jaeger Style French Military Flintlock Rifle
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Dumarest Jaeger Style French Military Flintlock Rifle Manufactured circa 1770s-1790s by the very famous Dumarest gunsmithing family. Dovetailed brass
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to sultan1 for (2,000.00 + 410.00BP) = 2,410.00
 
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French Maubeuge Arsenal Flintlock Military Model 1763 Musket195 - French Maubeuge Arsenal Flintlock Military Model 1763 Musket
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French Maubeuge Arsenal Flintlock Military Model 1763 Musket Fitted with a blade sight, the lock plate is marked "Maubeuge/Manuf. Rle." b...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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French Model 1773 Flintlock Short Rifle196 - French Model 1773 Flintlock Short Rifle
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French Model 1773 Flintlock Short Rifle "Mre Rle/de Mutzig" marked lock, brass mountings, blade front sight integral to the forward barre...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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John Dickson & Sons Percussion Artillery Carbine197 - John Dickson & Sons Percussion Artillery Carbine
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John Dickson & Sons Percussion Artillery Carbine The lock plate is marked "JNo DICKSON & SON/EDINBURGH" and has a double line bor...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Two Early 19th Century French Cavalry Swords198 - Two Early 19th Century French Cavalry Swords
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Two Early 19th Century French Cavalry Swords 1) Klingenthal 1811 pattern sword. 43 3/4 inches overall, with a 37 3/4 inch straight double fuller blad
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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St. Etienne Production Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol199 - St. Etienne Production Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol
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St. Etienne Production Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol Produced without sights, with the left side of the barrel marked "18" and the right si...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Attractive Parisian Silver Furnished Small Sword200 - Attractive Parisian Silver Furnished Small Sword
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Attractive Parisian Silver Furnished Small Sword Measuring 38 inches overall, with the 31 1/4 inch trefoil blade bearing the engraved inscription &...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Very Scarce Factory Engraved Sharps Model 2 Four-Barrel Pepperbox Pistol201 - Very Scarce Factory Engraved Sharps Model 2 Four-Barrel Pepperbox Pistol
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Very Scarce Factory Engraved Sharps Model 2 Four-Barrel Pepperbox Pistol Manufactured from 1859 to 1874. The pepperbox has the straight standing bree
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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