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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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Sharps Model 1874 "Old Reliable" Single Shot Sporting Rifle82 - Sharps Model 1874 "Old Reliable" Single Shot Sporting Rifle
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Sharps Model 1874 "Old Reliable" Single Shot Sporting Rifle The top barrel flat is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN." ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Bullard Large Frame Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle83 - Bullard Large Frame Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle
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Bullard Large Frame Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured from 1886 to 1890 with this example having a half octagon barrel chambered for the 40-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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U.S. Springfield/Sharps Model 1870 Breechloading Conversion Cartridge Rifle84 - U.S. Springfield/Sharps Model 1870 Breechloading Conversion Cartridge Rifle
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U.S. Springfield/Sharps Model 1870 Breechloading Conversion Cartridge Rifle One of 700 First Type Sharps converted/refurbished by Springfield Arsenal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Rifle85 - Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Rifle
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Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Rifle Manufactured circa 1879 to 1886. Marble No. 3 blade front sight, adjustable rear sight (missing elevator and modif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Cased Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with an Extra 410 Gauge Smoothbore Barrel86 - Cased Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with an Extra 410 Gauge Smoothbore Barrel
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Cased Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with an Extra 410 Gauge Smoothbore Barrel Manufactured in 1922, this lever action is equipped wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Rifle87 - Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Rifle
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Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Rifle Manufactured circa 1879 to 1886. German silver blade front sight, elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight and ful
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Evans New Model Carbine88 - Evans New Model Carbine
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Evans New Model Carbine This is one of 4,000 New Model carbines manufactured by Evans Repeating Rifle Co. from 1877-1879. These carbines are easily d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Rifle89 - Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Rifle
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Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Rifle Manufactured circa 1879 to 1886. German silver blade front sight, elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight and ful
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle90 - Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle
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Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured from 1881 to 1892 with this example a Third Style featuring the two line address/patent date markin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Excellent Marlin Model 93 Lever Action Rifle91 - Excellent Marlin Model 93 Lever Action Rifle
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Excellent Marlin Model 93 Lever Action Rifle German silver Rocky Mountain blade front sight and semi-buckhorn sporting rear sights, with the two-line
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Evans Model Lever Action Sporting Rifle92 - Evans Model Lever Action Sporting Rifle
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Evans Model Lever Action Sporting Rifle Manufactured from 1873 to 1879 with this example being a Transition Model featuring a two piece buttstock exp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Engraved Savage Model 99 Lever Action Rifle Attributed to Master Engraver John Murphy with Scope and93 - Engraved Savage Model 99 Lever Action Rifle Attributed to Master Engraver John Murphy with Scope and
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Engraved Savage Model 99 Lever Action Rifle Attributed to Master Engraver John Murphy with Scope and Floor Plates Manufactured circa 1950 and later p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Rifle in Scarce 25-35 Caliber94 - Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Rifle in Scarce 25-35 Caliber
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Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Rifle in Scarce 25-35 Caliber Made in 1907. German silver Rocky Mountain blade front sight and elevation adjustable sp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Rifle95 - Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Rifle
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Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured circa 1902-1904. Rocky Mountain German silver blade front sight and adjustable sporting rear sight,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Cased Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with an Extra 410 Gauge Smoothbore Barrel96 - Cased Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with an Extra 410 Gauge Smoothbore Barrel
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Cased Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with an Extra 410 Gauge Smoothbore Barrel Manufactured in 1922, this lever action is equipped wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Savage Arms Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Two Matching Barrels, Birmingham Proofs and97 - Savage Arms Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Two Matching Barrels, Birmingham Proofs and
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Savage Arms Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Two Matching Barrels, Birmingham Proofs and Case Manufactured in 1911, this lever action is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,250.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Scarce Fantastic Nickel Plated Smith & Wesson Model 320 "Buntline Special" Revolving Rifle with Shou98 - Scarce Fantastic Nickel Plated Smith & Wesson Model 320 "Buntline Special" Revolving Rifle with Shou
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Scarce Fantastic Nickel Plated Smith & Wesson Model 320 "Buntline Special" Revolving Rifle with Shoulder Stock, Scope and Factory Lett...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (32,500.00) = 32,500.00
 
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Factory Documented Spectacular and Extremely Rare Gustave Young Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Mode99 - Factory Documented Spectacular and Extremely Rare Gustave Young Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Mode
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Factory Documented Spectacular and Extremely Rare Gustave Young Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 320 "Buntline Special" Revolving...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100,000.00 - 170,000.00
Sold to floor for (95,000.00) = 95,000.00
 
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Very Fine and Documented Colorful Calvary Issued, Scarce U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Model 3 Americ100 - Very Fine and Documented Colorful Calvary Issued, Scarce U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Model 3 Americ
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Very Fine and Documented Colorful Calvary Issued, Scarce U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Model 3 American First Model Revolver The revolver was pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Experimental Military Belt Holster for Colt Single Action Army and Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver101 - Experimental Military Belt Holster for Colt Single Action Army and Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver
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Experimental Military Belt Holster for Colt Single Action Army and Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolvers This is an example of a military belt hol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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