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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Sako Forester Model Mannlicher Bolt Action Carbine873 - Sako Forester Model Mannlicher Bolt Action Carbine
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Sako Forester Model Mannlicher Bolt Action Carbine Manufactured circa 1978. Has a hooded beaded blade front sight and a Williams adjustable rear sigh
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Sako Forester Model Mannlicher Bolt Action Rifle874 - Sako Forester Model Mannlicher Bolt Action Rifle
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Sako Forester Model Mannlicher Bolt Action Rifle Manufactured circa 1972. Has a blade front sight and the receiver is grooved for scope mounts with a
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Mauser Model 1909 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle875 - Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Mauser Model 1909 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle
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Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Mauser Model 1909 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle This custom sporting rifle was built on a Mauser Argentinean Model 1909
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Custom W.A. Sukalle Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle876 - Custom W.A. Sukalle Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle
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Custom W.A. Sukalle Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle This is a W.A. Sukalle custom sporting rifle built on a Mauser Action. The part octago
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Clayton N. Nelson Bolt Action Brno Arms Sporting Rifle877 - Clayton N. Nelson Bolt Action Brno Arms Sporting Rifle
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Clayton N. Nelson Bolt Action Brno Arms Sporting Rifle This Clayton N. Nelson custom rifle is built on a Brno 21H action. The top of the barrel is sc
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Custom Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle878 - Custom Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle
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Custom Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle This is a custom rifle built on a pre-64 Winchester Model 70 action by an unknown gunsmith. The
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Custom Belgian FN Bolt Action Rifle879 - Custom Belgian FN Bolt Action Rifle
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Custom Belgian FN Bolt Action Rifle This example is marked "Robert L. Mason - Stockmaker" on top of the barrel and has scope mounts attac...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid J. La Bantchni Bolt Action 458 Magnum Rifle880 - Engraved and Gold Inlaid J. La Bantchni Bolt Action 458 Magnum Rifle
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid J. La Bantchni Bolt Action 458 Magnum Rifle This is a Jules La Bantchni custom sporter rifle built with a Mauser Model 98 ac
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Desirable Clayton N. Nelson Custom Bolt Action FN Model 98 Sporting Rifle in 9.3 X 62mm881 - Desirable Clayton N. Nelson Custom Bolt Action FN Model 98 Sporting Rifle in 9.3 X 62mm
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Desirable Clayton N. Nelson Custom Bolt Action FN Model 98 Sporting Rifle in 9.3 X 62mm Beautiful custom rifle built by Clayton N. Nelson in the very
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Exceptionally Rare Early Barney Worthen Custom Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle882 - Exceptionally Rare Early Barney Worthen Custom Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle
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Exceptionally Rare Early Barney Worthen Custom Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle This is beautiful example of a very rare prewar Barn
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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