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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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Scarce Wurfflein Tip-Up Target Rifle723 - Scarce Wurfflein Tip-Up Target Rifle
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Scarce Wurfflein Tip-Up Target Rifle Manufactured circa 1880s through the 1890s with total production estimated at a few thousand. The Wurfflein addr
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Winchester Model 1885 Plain Sporting High Wall Rifle in 30 U.S. Cal.724 - Winchester Model 1885 Plain Sporting High Wall Rifle in 30 U.S. Cal.
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Winchester Model 1885 Plain Sporting High Wall Rifle in 30 U.S. Cal. Manufactured in 1898 with a number 3 barrel and a panelled receiver. The barrel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Marlin Ballard No. 4 Perfection Single Shot Rifle725 - Marlin Ballard No. 4 Perfection Single Shot Rifle
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Marlin Ballard No. 4 Perfection Single Shot Rifle Manufactured circa 1876 to 1891. The rifle is without caliber markings but is likely chambered for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Plain Sporting Rifle726 - Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Plain Sporting Rifle
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Plain Sporting Rifle Manufactured in 1905. The number 3 barrel has a blade front sight and elevation adju
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Fine Panel Scene Engraved Ball & Williams Ballard Deluxe Sporting Rifle727 - Fine Panel Scene Engraved Ball & Williams Ballard Deluxe Sporting Rifle
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Fine Panel Scene Engraved Ball & Williams Ballard Deluxe Sporting Rifle Manufactured from 1862 to 1865. The left side of the receiver is marked...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Ball & Williams Ballard Sporting Rifle728 - Ball & Williams Ballard Sporting Rifle
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Ball & Williams Ballard Sporting Rifle Manufactured from 1862 to 1865. Blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and tang peep sight. ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Dakota Arms Little Sharps Single Shot Falling Block Rifle729 - Dakota Arms Little Sharps Single Shot Falling Block Rifle
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Dakota Arms Little Sharps Single Shot Falling Block Rifle These Dakota Arms Little Sharps rifles are 80% the size of an original. This example has a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle730 - Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle
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Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle Standard markings with globe front sight, ladder rear sight, tang peep sight and double set triggers. Moun
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co. Model 1874 Falling Block Rifle731 - Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co. Model 1874 Falling Block Rifle
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Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co. Model 1874 Falling Block Rifle This example has a German silver blade front sight and a buckhorn rear sight. The heavy octagon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co. Model 1874 Falling Block Rifle732 - Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co. Model 1874 Falling Block Rifle
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Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co. Model 1874 Falling Block Rifle This example has a heavy octagon barrel with a Globe front sight and no rear sight dovetail. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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