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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Collector's Lot of Two Antique American Over/Under Pistols -A) American Arms Double Barrel 41 Calibe222 - Collector's Lot of Two Antique American Over/Under Pistols -A) American Arms Double Barrel 41 Calibe
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Collector's Lot of Two Antique American Over/Under Pistols -A) American Arms Double Barrel 41 Caliber Pistol A) Manufactured from 1866 to 1878...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Philadelphia Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol223 - Philadelphia Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol
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Philadelphia Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol Dovetailed German silver blade front and notch rear sights, with a German silver banded breech marked
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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American Arms Company Wheeler Patent Swiveling Double Barrel Pistol224 - American Arms Company Wheeler Patent Swiveling Double Barrel Pistol
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American Arms Company Wheeler Patent Swiveling Double Barrel Pistol Manufactured from 1866 to 1878 with a total production of just under 5,000. Each
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Sharps & Hankins Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistols -A) Sharps & Hankins Model 3A 225 - Collector's Lot of Two Sharps & Hankins Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistols -A) Sharps & Hankins Model 3A
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Collector's Lot of Two Sharps & Hankins Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistols -A) Sharps & Hankins Model 3A Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol A) Ma...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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William Marston Triple Barrel Pocket Pistol with New York Style Engraving226 - William Marston Triple Barrel Pocket Pistol with New York Style Engraving
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William Marston Triple Barrel Pocket Pistol with New York Style Engraving Manufactured between 1864 and 1872, this pistol shows the fine New York pat
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Scarce E. Allen & Co. 32 Derringer227 - Scarce E. Allen & Co. 32 Derringer
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Scarce E. Allen & Co. 32 Derringer Manufactured circa 1865 to 1871 with total quantity very limited. The left side of the barrel is marked with...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two American Antique Pepperboxes -A) Jacob Rupertus Pepperbox with Ivory Grips228 - Collector's Lot of Two American Antique Pepperboxes -A) Jacob Rupertus Pepperbox with Ivory Grips
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Collector's Lot of Two American Antique Pepperboxes -A) Jacob Rupertus Pepperbox with Ivory Grips A) One of approximately 3,000 manufactured i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Revolver with Holster229 - Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Revolver with Holster
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Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Revolver with Holster Produced in the 1890s. Standard markings, with floral engraving on the barrel and frame, and kn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Engraved James Reid "My Friend" Knuckle-Duster 22 Caliber Revolver230 - 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 ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Marlin "Never Miss" Single Shot Derringer Pistols -A) Marlin Never Miss 32 Ca231 - Collector's Lot of Two Marlin "Never Miss" Single Shot Derringer Pistols -A) Marlin Never Miss 32 Ca
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Collector's Lot of Two Marlin "Never Miss" Single Shot Derringer Pistols -A) Marlin Never Miss 32 Caliber Single Shot Pistol A) Manu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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