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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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Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Single Action Revolver with Presentation Inscription162 - Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Single Action Revolver with Presentation Inscription
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Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Single Action Revolver with Presentation Inscription This is an example of a Merwin Hulbert & Co. large frame, singl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Double Action Revolver with Eagle Carved Pearl Grips163 - Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Double Action Revolver with Eagle Carved Pearl Grips
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Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Double Action Revolver with Eagle Carved Pearl Grips This is an example of a Merwin Hulbert & Co., large frame, doub...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Merwin Hulbert & Company Medium Frame Double Action Revolver with Scarce Blue Finish164 - Merwin Hulbert & Company Medium Frame Double Action Revolver with Scarce Blue Finish
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Merwin Hulbert & Company Medium Frame Double Action Revolver with Scarce Blue Finish Manufactured circa 1880s. This example has a blue finish, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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L. Clark Marked Half Stock Percussion Rifle with German Silver Inlaid Stock165 - L. Clark Marked Half Stock Percussion Rifle with German Silver Inlaid Stock
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L. Clark Marked Half Stock Percussion Rifle with German Silver Inlaid Stock The light scroll and game bird scene engraved lock plate is marked &quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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H. Elwell Half Stock Percussion Rifle with Patriotic Stock Decoration166 - H. Elwell Half Stock Percussion Rifle with Patriotic Stock Decoration
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H. Elwell Half Stock Percussion Rifle with Patriotic Stock Decoration The scroll and marsh scene engraved lock plate is marked "H. ELWELL/WARR...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Warren & Steele Albany Saw Handle Percussion Guns -A) Warren & Steele Saw Han167 - Collector's Lot of Two Warren & Steele Albany Saw Handle Percussion Guns -A) Warren & Steele Saw Han
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Collector's Lot of Two Warren & Steele Albany Saw Handle Percussion Guns -A) Warren & Steele Saw Handle Percussion Pistol-Carbine with S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Percussion Rifles -A) Full Stock Percussion Rifle168 - Collector's Lot of Two Percussion Rifles -A) Full Stock Percussion Rifle
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Collector's Lot of Two Percussion Rifles -A) Full Stock Percussion Rifle A) No visible markings with fixed sights, brass furniture including t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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New England Flintlock Rifle169 - New England Flintlock Rifle
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New England Flintlock Rifle Manufactured circa 1780-1800. According to consignor notes this rifle is attributed to one of the Mathewson family of gun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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G.S. Schalk Pottsville Marked Percussion Target Rifle170 - G.S. Schalk Pottsville Marked Percussion Target Rifle
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G.S. Schalk Pottsville Marked Percussion Target Rifle The top barrel flat is marked "G. SCHALK POTTSVILLE". George Schalk (1821-1893) of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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J. Keller Marked Pennsylvania Percussion Conversion Rifle171 - J. Keller Marked Pennsylvania Percussion Conversion Rifle
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J. Keller Marked Pennsylvania Percussion Conversion Rifle According to notes provided by the consignor, this rifle was the work of John Keller of Car
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Leman Pennsylvania Half Stock Percussion Rifle172 - Leman Pennsylvania Half Stock Percussion Rifle
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Leman Pennsylvania Half Stock Percussion Rifle The lock plate has a floral scroll engraving and is marked "LEMAN/LANCTR, PA". Several Lem...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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N. York Marked Kentucky Flintlock Rifle173 - N. York Marked Kentucky Flintlock Rifle
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N. York Marked Kentucky Flintlock Rifle Manufactured circa 1800-1820. The top barrel flat is marked "MOORE N. YORK" between the breech an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Leman Pennsylvania Full Stock Percussion Rifle174 - Leman Pennsylvania Full Stock Percussion Rifle
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Leman Pennsylvania Full Stock Percussion Rifle The lock plate has light scrollwork and is marked "LEMAN/LANCASTER PA". Several Lemans of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Full Stock Percussion Rifles -A) Full Stock Percussion Rifle175 - Collector's Lot of Two Full Stock Percussion Rifles -A) Full Stock Percussion Rifle
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Collector's Lot of Two Full Stock Percussion Rifles -A) Full Stock Percussion Rifle A) The lock plate has an illegible maker's marking wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Half Stock Percussion Rifles -A) J. Henry & Son Half Stock Percussion Rifle176 - Collector's Lot of Two Half Stock Percussion Rifles -A) J. Henry & Son Half Stock Percussion Rifle
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Collector's Lot of Two Half Stock Percussion Rifles -A) J. Henry & Son Half Stock Percussion Rifle A) The lock plate and barrel are marked...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Percussion Long Guns -A) William S. Robinson Michigan Over/Under Double Side 177 - Collector's Lot of Two Percussion Long Guns -A) William S. Robinson Michigan Over/Under Double Side
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Collector's Lot of Two Percussion Long Guns -A) William S. Robinson Michigan Over/Under Double Side Hammer Percussion Combination Gun A) The t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Large 19th Century American Gunsmith's Store Front Trade Sign178 - Large 19th Century American Gunsmith's Store Front Trade Sign
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Large 19th Century American Gunsmith's Store Front Trade Sign Measuring 84 inches in overall length, this sign is rendered in the shape of a pe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Flintlock Conversion of a Tschinke Rifle with Finely Inlaid Bone and Pearl Stock179 - Flintlock Conversion of a Tschinke Rifle with Finely Inlaid Bone and Pearl Stock
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Flintlock Conversion of a Tschinke Rifle with Finely Inlaid Bone and Pearl Stock Reminiscent of a Tschinke wheelock, this example was converted to fl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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British Tower Flintlock Martial Pistol180 - British Tower Flintlock Martial Pistol
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British Tower Flintlock Martial Pistol The lock plate is marked "TOWER" vertically behind the hammer and a large crown over "GR"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Pair of Ornate Flintlock Mediterranean Pistols with Carved and Inlaid Stocks -A) Flintlock Pistol181 - Pair of Ornate Flintlock Mediterranean Pistols with Carved and Inlaid Stocks -A) Flintlock Pistol
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Pair of Ornate Flintlock Mediterranean Pistols with Carved and Inlaid Stocks -A) Flintlock Pistol A) The chieftan quality flintlock pistol is withou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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