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 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. ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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