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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World War I Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol1521 - World War I Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
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World War I Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1917 during World War I for commercial market. Fixed sights, with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Excellent Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Original Box1522 - Excellent Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Original Box
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Excellent Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Original Box Manufactured in 1920. The slide has the standard two line address/patent dat
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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First Year Production Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol1523 - First Year Production Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol
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First Year Production Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol Made in 1931, the introductory year for the Colt Ace. Blade front and adjustable notch rear sigh
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box1524 - Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box
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Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box Manufactured in 1925. The slide has the two line, two block patent dates and addre
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol1525 - Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1941 as established by R.L. Wilson. The matching numbe
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Excellent Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter1526 - Excellent Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter
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Excellent Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter This exceptional example of a documented civilian Colt Model 1902 Milita
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol1527 - Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1917. The left side of the slide is marked "PATENTED/APRIL. 20, 1897. SEPT...
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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1913 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol1528 - 1913 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
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1913 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1913, the second year of production. Fixed sights, with the two-line, two
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips1529 - Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips
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Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips Manufactured in 1921. The slide has the two-line, two-block patent dates and addres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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U.S. Colt Army Model 1909 Double Action Revolver1530 - U.S. Colt Army Model 1909 Double Action Revolver
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U.S. Colt Army Model 1909 Double Action Revolver Manufactured circa 1911. Standard Colt barrel markings with the bottom marked "UNITED STATES ...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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World War I U.S. Colt Model 1917 Army Double Action Revolver with Holster1531 - World War I U.S. Colt Model 1917 Army Double Action Revolver with Holster
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World War I U.S. Colt Model 1917 Army Double Action Revolver with Holster Manufactured in 1919. Standard Colt barrel markings with "UNITED STA...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Military Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) U.S. Navy Colt Double Action Revolv1532 - Collector's Lot of Two Military Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) U.S. Navy Colt Double Action Revolv
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Two Military Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) U.S. Navy Colt Double Action Revolver with Holster B) The barrel underside ha...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Antique U.S. Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) U.S. Navy Colt Double Action Re1533 - Collector's Lot of Two Antique U.S. Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) U.S. Navy Colt Double Action Re
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Two Antique U.S. Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) U.S. Navy Colt Double Action Revolver with New Jersey Marking and Navy Hols...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Victory Model Double Action Revolvers -A) Smith & Wesson Victo1534 - Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Victory Model Double Action Revolvers -A) Smith & Wesson Victo
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Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Victory Model Double Action Revolvers -A) Smith & Wesson Victory Revolver with "U.S. NAVY&quo...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Extremely Rare Early Production Springfield Armory Gas-Trap M1 Garand Rifle with Rare Theater Made B1535 - Extremely Rare Early Production Springfield Armory Gas-Trap M1 Garand Rifle with Rare Theater Made B
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Extremely Rare Early Production Springfield Armory Gas-Trap M1 Garand Rifle with Rare Theater Made Blast Deflector and Authentication Letter This is
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for (32,500.00) = 32,500.00
 
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Excellent Rare 1940 Production World War II  U.S. Army Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-Automatic R1536 - Excellent Rare 1940 Production World War II U.S. Army Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-Automatic R
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Excellent Rare 1940 Production World War II U.S. Army Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle This is an example of a highly desirable 194
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Rifle with Model 1913 Warner & Swasey Telescopic Sight and Leather Case1537 - U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Rifle with Model 1913 Warner & Swasey Telescopic Sight and Leather Case
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Rifle with Model 1913 Warner & Swasey Telescopic Sight and Leather Case Model 1903 rifle manufactured by Springfiel...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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World War II Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle with Weaver M73B1 Scope and Sling1538 - World War II Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle with Weaver M73B1 Scope and Sling
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World War II Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle with Weaver M73B1 Scope and Sling This is a WWII Remington Arms Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle as manufac
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Desirable U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet and Scabbard1539 - Desirable U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet and Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
Desirable U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet and Scabbard This is an early pre-WWII U.S. Army contract Winchester M9
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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World War II U.S. Army Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle Complete with Original Weaver 330 Scope1540 - World War II U.S. Army Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle Complete with Original Weaver 330 Scope
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II U.S. Army Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle Complete with Original Weaver 330 Scope This is an excellent example of a WWII Remington A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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