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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Scarce Four Screw Frame Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver282 - Scarce Four Screw Frame Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver
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Scarce Four Screw Frame Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1856 with the four screw frame cut for a shoulder stock and is fitte
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Civil War Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver283 - Civil War Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver
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Civil War Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1863. The top of the barrel is stamped "-ADDRESS COL SA...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Percussion Revolver284 - Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Percussion Revolver
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Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Percussion Revolver This is an example of one of approximately 15,500 between revolvers Colt manufactured between 1847
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolvers with Ivory Grips -285 - Collector's Lot of Two Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolvers with Ivory Grips -
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Collector's Lot of Two Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolvers with Ivory Grips -A) Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Rimfire Conve...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Desirable U.S. Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver286 - Desirable U.S. Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver
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Desirable U.S. Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1851. The revolver has the round brass trigger guard and rectangular cyli
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver287 - Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver
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Scarce U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1862, the second year of production. The top of the barrel h
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Desirable Colt Model 1849 Wells Fargo Percussion Revolver288 - Desirable Colt Model 1849 Wells Fargo Percussion Revolver
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Desirable Colt Model 1849 Wells Fargo Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1853. Has a three-inch octagon barrel with no provision for a loading lever
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy/Army Contract Percussion Revolver289 - U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy/Army Contract Percussion Revolver
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U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1851 Navy/Army Contract Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1857, this is an example of a scarce Colt Model 1851
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Engraved Colt Model 1862 Navy Pocket Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grips290 - Engraved Colt Model 1862 Navy Pocket Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Engraved Colt Model 1862 Navy Pocket Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured in 1862 and later custom engraved in the late 20th Century. Th
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Attractive Carved Ivory Grips for a Colt Model 1849 Style Revolver, with a Raised Lady Liberty Desig291 - Attractive Carved Ivory Grips for a Colt Model 1849 Style Revolver, with a Raised Lady Liberty Desig
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Attractive Carved Ivory Grips for a Colt Model 1849 Style Revolver, with a Raised Lady Liberty Design Produced by an unknown craftsman, no makers mar
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Colt Third Model Dragoon with Scarce Eight inch Barrel292 - Colt Third Model Dragoon with Scarce Eight inch Barrel
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Colt Third Model Dragoon with Scarce Eight inch Barrel Manufactured in 1860, this Third Model Dragoon was one of the last produced and is fitted with
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Estimate : 4,250.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Civil War Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grip293 - Civil War Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grip
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Civil War Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grip Manufactured in 1862 with a three screw frame cut for a should
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Scarce Early First Year Production Colt Model 1851 London Navy Revolver294 - Scarce Early First Year Production Colt Model 1851 London Navy Revolver
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Scarce Early First Year Production Colt Model 1851 London Navy Revolver Manufactured in 1853, the first year of production for London Model 1851 Navy
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Colt Model 1855 Root Pocket Revolver with Holster Rig and Knife295 - Colt Model 1855 Root Pocket Revolver with Holster Rig and Knife
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Colt Model 1855 Root Pocket Revolver with Holster Rig and Knife Manufactured in 1856. It is a Model 2 with a 3 1/2 inch octagon barrel, marked with t
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Colt Model 1860 Richards Conversion Army Revolver296 - Colt Model 1860 Richards Conversion Army Revolver
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Colt Model 1860 Richards Conversion Army Revolver This is an excellent example of a Colt 1860 Army revolver that has been factory fitted with a Richa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Rimfire Conversion Revolver297 - Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Rimfire Conversion Revolver
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Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Rimfire Conversion Revolver The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address and the left side of the frame has th
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Percussion Revolver298 - Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Percussion Revolver
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Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1863. The top barrel flat is marked "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW YORK U.S. AME...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Attractive Set of Ivory Grips for a Colt Model 1860 Army Style Revolver, Featuring a Raised Carved M299 - Attractive Set of Ivory Grips for a Colt Model 1860 Army Style Revolver, Featuring a Raised Carved M
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Attractive Set of Ivory Grips for a Colt Model 1860 Army Style Revolver, Featuring a Raised Carved Mexican Eagle Produced from three pieces of carved
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Original One Piece Grip for a #3 Flared Grip Paterson Style Revolver300 - Original One Piece Grip for a #3 Flared Grip Paterson Style Revolver
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Original One Piece Grip for a #3 Flared Grip Paterson Style Revolver This is an unique one-piece flared walnut grip for a Paterson style revolver. Th
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Holster301 - Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Holster
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Holster Manufactured in 1861. One line Hartford barrel address flanked by dashes, "COLTS/PATENT&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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