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 American Arms Wheeler Patent Swivel Barrel Derringer Pistols in 32 RF Caliber232 - Collector's Lot of Two American Arms Wheeler Patent Swivel Barrel Derringer Pistols in 32 RF Caliber
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Collector's Lot of Two American Arms Wheeler Patent Swivel Barrel Derringer Pistols in 32 RF Caliber -A) American Arms Double Barrel Derringer ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Scarce Iron Frame Brown Southerner Single Shot Deringer with Engraving233 - Scarce Iron Frame Brown Southerner Single Shot Deringer with Engraving
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Scarce Iron Frame Brown Southerner Single Shot Deringer with Engraving Manufactured from 1869 to 1873 with about 10,000 manufactured. The iron frame
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Systeme E. Turbiaux Le Protector Palm Pistol234 - Systeme E. Turbiaux Le Protector Palm Pistol
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Systeme E. Turbiaux Le Protector Palm Pistol The Turbiaux "Squeezer" pistol was patented in France in 1882 by Jacques Edmond Turbiaux. On...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Factory Engraved Merrimack Arms Southerner Single Shot Derringer Pistol with Bone Grips235 - Factory Engraved Merrimack Arms Southerner Single Shot Derringer Pistol with Bone Grips
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Factory Engraved Merrimack Arms Southerner Single Shot Derringer Pistol with Bone Grips Manufactured from 1866 to 1869 with this example engraved. Th
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Scarce J. Stevens Vest Pocket Pistol236 - Scarce J. Stevens Vest Pocket Pistol
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Scarce J. Stevens Vest Pocket Pistol Also known as the Kickup Model with an estimated 1,000 manufactured from 1864 to 1876, the Fish Tail single shot
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Unwin & Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol237 - Unwin & Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol
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Unwin & Rodgers Percussion Knife Pistol The German silver barrel has two British proofs stamped on the upper left flat. The 3 1/4 inch blade an...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Rare Factory Patriotic Engraved Lindsay Two Shot Pocket Percussion Pistol238 - Rare Factory Patriotic Engraved Lindsay Two Shot Pocket Percussion Pistol
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Rare Factory Patriotic Engraved Lindsay Two Shot Pocket Percussion Pistol This rare and unusual pistol was invented by John P. Lindsay and manufactur
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Gaulois No. 3 Palm Pistol239 - Gaulois No. 3 Palm Pistol
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Gaulois No. 3 Palm Pistol The top of the barrel is marked "GAULOIS", with the crossed cannons, and arrow logo. There is a bead front sigh...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Scarce Massachusetts Arms Maynard Primed Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grips240 - Scarce Massachusetts Arms Maynard Primed Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Scarce Massachusetts Arms Maynard Primed Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grips Manufactured from 1851 to 1860, this example is the automatically revolved
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Cased Ivory Stocked Pair of Engraved Belgian Muff Pistols with Accessories -A) Belgian Percussion Pi241 - Cased Ivory Stocked Pair of Engraved Belgian Muff Pistols with Accessories -A) Belgian Percussion Pi
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Cased Ivory Stocked Pair of Engraved Belgian Muff Pistols with Accessories -A) Belgian Percussion Pistol A) Produced without sights, with a cosmetic
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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