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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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P. Ebert Double Barrel 16 Gauge Percussion Shotgun823 - P. Ebert Double Barrel 16 Gauge Percussion Shotgun
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P. Ebert Double Barrel 16 Gauge Percussion Shotgun Border engraved lock plates are marked "P. EBERT" and "IN SUHL" with engrav...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Powder/Shot Dispenser and Reloading Boxes824 - Powder/Shot Dispenser and Reloading Boxes
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Powder/Shot Dispenser and Reloading Boxes 1) An Accuratus No. 37 powder and shot dispenser. 2) Erskine reloading box for 100 cartridges with a four p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Unique Engraved and Gold Inlaid Leue & Timpe Underlever Side by Side Damascus Barrel Shotgun825 - Unique Engraved and Gold Inlaid Leue & Timpe Underlever Side by Side Damascus Barrel Shotgun
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Unique Engraved and Gold Inlaid Leue & Timpe Underlever Side by Side Damascus Barrel Shotgun This shotgun was manufactured before 1887. Heinric...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Franz Kettner (Cologne) Production Side by Side Damascus Hammer Shotgun with Gold Inlaid Stock Accen826 - Franz Kettner (Cologne) Production Side by Side Damascus Hammer Shotgun with Gold Inlaid Stock Accen
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Franz Kettner (Cologne) Production Side by Side Damascus Hammer Shotgun with Gold Inlaid Stock Accents Single nickel bead sight on the solid rib, wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Unique Engraved German C. Kunze Double Barrel Horizontal Pinfire Shotgun827 - Unique Engraved German C. Kunze Double Barrel Horizontal Pinfire Shotgun
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Unique Engraved German C. Kunze Double Barrel Horizontal Pinfire Shotgun Manufactured circa 1862. The horizontal pinfire was patented by August L. Le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Engraved "R. WAHL" Marked German Drilling828 - Engraved "R. WAHL" Marked German Drilling
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Engraved "R. WAHL" Marked German Drilling The top of the rib between the claw mounts is engraved "R. WAHL , BERLIN ." The left ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Engraved "Chr. Hoffacker, Munchen" Marked Back Action Hammer Combination Gun829 - Engraved "Chr. Hoffacker, Munchen" Marked Back Action Hammer Combination Gun
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Engraved "Chr. Hoffacker, Munchen" Marked Back Action Hammer Combination Gun The left side of the receiver is engraved with deer, the rig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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James Beattie & Co. Side by Side Top Lever Cocking Damascus Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun830 - James Beattie & Co. Side by Side Top Lever Cocking Damascus Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun
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James Beattie & Co. Side by Side Top Lever Cocking Damascus Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun This example has a profuse amount of wonderfully e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Confederated Arms & Cartridge Retailer Marked Pedro Arrizabalaga Side by Side Side Lock 20 Gauge Sho831 - Confederated Arms & Cartridge Retailer Marked Pedro Arrizabalaga Side by Side Side Lock 20 Gauge Sho
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Confederated Arms & Cartridge Retailer Marked Pedro Arrizabalaga Side by Side Side Lock 20 Gauge Shotgun The receiver and lock plates have a si...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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STAHL & BERGER Marked German Side by Side Shotgun832 - STAHL & BERGER Marked German Side by Side Shotgun
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STAHL & BERGER Marked German Side by Side Shotgun This example was manufactured in 1933. The receiver, trigger plate and break lever are engrav...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Engraved Renato Gamba Side by Side Side Lock Shotgun833 - Engraved Renato Gamba Side by Side Side Lock Shotgun
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Engraved Renato Gamba Side by Side Side Lock Shotgun Manufactured in 1974. The receiver, side plates, break lever, trigger guard and forearm hardware
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Engraved Ignacio Ugartechea Side by Side .410 Bore Shotgun834 - Engraved Ignacio Ugartechea Side by Side .410 Bore Shotgun
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Engraved Ignacio Ugartechea Side by Side .410 Bore Shotgun The fences on the receiver are engraved with floral scroll and there is a simple engraving
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Engraved "F.P. GEERINCKX" Marked Belgian Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun835 - Engraved "F.P. GEERINCKX" Marked Belgian Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun
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Engraved "F.P. GEERINCKX" Marked Belgian Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun The receiver, side plates, break lever, trigger plate, trigger g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Engraved Ignacio Ugartechea Side by Side Side Lock Shotgun836 - Engraved Ignacio Ugartechea Side by Side Side Lock Shotgun
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Engraved Ignacio Ugartechea Side by Side Side Lock Shotgun Manufactured in 1968. The receiver and side locks have floral scroll and rose bouquet engr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Attractive Silver Furnished Sword Cane with Gold Paneled Damascus Blade837 - Attractive Silver Furnished Sword Cane with Gold Paneled Damascus Blade
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Attractive Silver Furnished Sword Cane with Gold Paneled Damascus Blade Measuring 34 1/2 inches overall, the 28 inch Damascus steel blade is fitted w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Hardwood Walking Stick with General George Meade Themed Decoration838 - Hardwood Walking Stick with General George Meade Themed Decoration
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Hardwood Walking Stick with General George Meade Themed Decoration Measuring 32 1/2 inches overall, this walking stick is constructed from a single p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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S. Koop's "The Victor" Eagle Sculpture839 - S. Koop's "The Victor" Eagle Sculpture
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S. Koop's "The Victor" Eagle Sculpture This bronze eagle sculpture titled "The Victor" by S. Koop depicts an American bald ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Pre-Civil War C G King Boston Surveying Transit with Case and Accessories840 - Pre-Civil War C G King Boston Surveying Transit with Case and Accessories
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Pre-Civil War C G King Boston Surveying Transit with Case and Accessories Manufactured by C.G. King of Boston Massachusetts. The lacquered brass inst
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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W. & L.E. Gurley Surveyors Vernier Compass with Case841 - W. & L.E. Gurley Surveyors Vernier Compass with Case
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W. & L.E. Gurley Surveyors Vernier Compass with Case Manufactured in the mid to late 1800s by W. & L.E. Gurley of Troy New York. The lacque...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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W. & L.E. Gurley Table Scale with Case and Weights842 - W. & L.E. Gurley Table Scale with Case and Weights
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W. & L.E. Gurley Table Scale with Case and Weights Constructed from gray enamel finished brass overall, this scale is fitted with a collapsing ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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