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Decmeber 2013 Premiere Antique Firearms Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location7819 42nd St W, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, United States In Person PreviewThursday, Dec. 5th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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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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Collector's Lot of Two Antique Marlin OK Model Derringers -A) Marlin OK Model Bird Head Butt Derring262 - Collector's Lot of Two Antique Marlin OK Model Derringers -A) Marlin OK Model Bird Head Butt Derring
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Collector's Lot of Two Antique Marlin OK Model Derringers -A) Marlin OK Model Bird Head Butt Derringer A) Manufactured between 1863 and 1870. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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European Single Shot Percussion Pistol with Snap Bayonet and Liege Proof263 - European Single Shot Percussion Pistol with Snap Bayonet and Liege Proof
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European Single Shot Percussion Pistol with Snap Bayonet and Liege Proof Produced without sights, with the "E/LG/star" Liege proof on the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Pair of English "Crawley & Co" Inscribed, Engraved Percussion Pistols -A) Crawley & Company Single S264 - Pair of English "Crawley & Co" Inscribed, Engraved Percussion Pistols -A) Crawley & Company Single S
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Pair of English "Crawley & Co" Inscribed, Engraved Percussion Pistols -A) Crawley & Company Single Shot Percussion Pistol A) Nic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two English Marked Silver Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Percussion Pistols -A) Bak265 - Collector's Lot of Two English Marked Silver Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Percussion Pistols -A) Bak
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Collector's Lot of Two English Marked Silver Inlaid and Damascus Barreled Percussion Pistols -A) Baker London Marked Single Shot Percussion Pist...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two London Flintlock Pistols -A) Brass Ketland & Company Flintlock Pistol266 - Collector's Lot of Two London Flintlock Pistols -A) Brass Ketland & Company Flintlock Pistol
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Collector's Lot of Two London Flintlock Pistols -A) Brass Ketland & Company Flintlock Pistol A) Brass barrel and receiver. The underside o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Flintlock Pistols -A) Southall London Flintlock Pistol with Snap Bayonet267 - Collector's Lot of Two Flintlock Pistols -A) Southall London Flintlock Pistol with Snap Bayonet
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Collector's Lot of Two Flintlock Pistols -A) Southall London Flintlock Pistol with Snap Bayonet A) The military/patriotic motif engraved recei...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Flintlock Pistols -A) Engraved Flintlock Pistol268 - Collector's Lot of Two Flintlock Pistols -A) Engraved Flintlock Pistol
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Collector's Lot of Two Flintlock Pistols -A) Engraved Flintlock Pistol A) The receiver has engraved animals: a lion on the left side, a dog on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Excellent Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent Four Barrel Derringer269 - Excellent Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent Four Barrel Derringer
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Excellent Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent Four Barrel Derringer Manufactured in England during the 1860s. "TIPPING & LAWDEN/SHARPS'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Antique American Pepperboxes -A) Bacon Arms Pepperbox Revolver270 - Collector's Lot of Two Antique American Pepperboxes -A) Bacon Arms Pepperbox Revolver
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Collector's Lot of Two Antique American Pepperboxes -A) Bacon Arms Pepperbox Revolver A) One of approximately 1,000 manufactured in the late 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Scarce J.C. Terry Single Shot Derringer271 - Scarce J.C. Terry Single Shot Derringer
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Scarce J.C. Terry Single Shot Derringer Produced in the 1860's, one of less than 700 Manufactured in total. German silver blade front and frame...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Merwin & Bray Single Shot Derringers -A) Merwin & Bray 32 Caliber Derringer272 - Collector's Lot of Two Merwin & Bray Single Shot Derringers -A) Merwin & Bray 32 Caliber Derringer
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Collector's Lot of Two Merwin & Bray Single Shot Derringers -A) Merwin & Bray 32 Caliber Derringer A) Manufactured from 1859 to 1866. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Engraved James Reid "My Friend" Knuckle-Duster 22 Caliber Revolver273 - Engraved James Reid "My Friend" Knuckle-Duster 22 Caliber Revolver
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Engraved James Reid "My Friend" Knuckle-Duster 22 Caliber Revolver Manufactured from 1868 to 1882. Top strap groove sight, with the left ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Sharps Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistols -A) Sharps Model 2A Four Barrel Pepperbo274 - Collector's Lot of Two Sharps Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistols -A) Sharps Model 2A Four Barrel Pepperbo
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Collector's Lot of Two Sharps Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistols -A) Sharps Model 2A Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol A) Manufactured from 1859 to 1874...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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L. McIntosh Revolving Percussion Rifle275 - L. McIntosh Revolving Percussion Rifle
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L. McIntosh Revolving Percussion Rifle The top barrel flat is marked "L McINTOSH" under the elevation adjustable rear sight (elevation ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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W.J. King London Double Barrel 10 Gauge Percussion Shotgun276 - W.J. King London Double Barrel 10 Gauge Percussion Shotgun
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W.J. King London Double Barrel 10 Gauge Percussion Shotgun The solid rib and the lightly scroll engraved lock plates are marked "W.J. KING LON...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Factory Engraved Lefauchaux Double Action Pinfire Revolver277 - Factory Engraved Lefauchaux Double Action Pinfire Revolver
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Factory Engraved Lefauchaux Double Action Pinfire Revolver The left rear of the barrel is marked "E. LEFAUCHEUX/IN UR BREVETE" and the se...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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LeFaucheux System Double Action Pinfire Cutlass Revolver278 - LeFaucheux System Double Action Pinfire Cutlass Revolver
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LeFaucheux System Double Action Pinfire Cutlass Revolver Measuring 14 1/4 inches overall, this revolver is fitted with inverted "v" front...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Giovanni Micheloni Brescia Percussion Pistol279 - Giovanni Micheloni Brescia Percussion Pistol
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Giovanni Micheloni Brescia Percussion Pistol The lock plate is signed "Giovanni Micheloni/Brescia" ahead of the hammer and an engraved du...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Pair of Tryon Philadelphia Percussion Pistols -A) Tryon Percussion Pistol280 - Pair of Tryon Philadelphia Percussion Pistols -A) Tryon Percussion Pistol
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Pair of Tryon Philadelphia Percussion Pistols -A) Tryon Percussion Pistol A) Silver blade front and tang notch rear sights, with "TRYON*PHILA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver with Thuer Conversion Cylinder281 - Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver with Thuer Conversion Cylinder
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Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver with Thuer Conversion Cylinder Manufactured in 1870, this Colt Model 1861 revolver has the Thuer cartridge conversion c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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