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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.

Auction Details

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
Buyer's Premium is 20.5% by credit card, reduced to 18% if payment is made by cash, check or wire transfer. Contact Rock Island Auction Company to complete your registration with the auction house.
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German "Vonderschmidt" Extending Knife with Sheath1281 - German "Vonderschmidt" Extending Knife with Sheath
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German "Vonderschmidt" Extending Knife with Sheath Working on similar mechanical principles to the gravity knife, this knife measures 12 ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips1282 - Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips
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Large French Style Folding Knife with Carved Ivory Grips When open the knife measures 19 1/2 inches long with a 9 inch spear point blade, unmarked wi
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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W. Rose Philadelphia Brass Hilted American Bowie Knife with Sheath1283 - W. Rose Philadelphia Brass Hilted American Bowie Knife with Sheath
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W. Rose Philadelphia Brass Hilted American Bowie Knife with Sheath Measuring 15 inches in overall length, the 10 inch blade is marked "W. ROS(...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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J. Beattie & Son London Production Knife with Sheath, Attributed to Frederick Cosmeto Metaxa, Admira1284 - J. Beattie & Son London Production Knife with Sheath, Attributed to Frederick Cosmeto Metaxa, Admira
Rock Island Auction Company
J. Beattie & Son London Production Knife with Sheath, Attributed to Frederick Cosmeto Metaxa, Admiral of the Royal Navy and Count of the Venetia...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to blackjack711 for (750.00 + 153.75BP) = 903.75
 
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Historic Cased Pair of Gold Inlaid Egg London Flintlock Pistols Presented to Red Skelton By Bill Har1285 - Historic Cased Pair of Gold Inlaid Egg London Flintlock Pistols Presented to Red Skelton By Bill Har
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Historic Cased Pair of Gold Inlaid Egg London Flintlock Pistols Presented to Red Skelton By Bill Harrah -A) Egg Flintlock Pistol A) This cased set o
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Revolutionary War Style Verbruggen Three Pound "Grasshopper" Cannon with Carriage1286 - Revolutionary War Style Verbruggen Three Pound "Grasshopper" Cannon with Carriage
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Revolutionary War Style Verbruggen Three Pound "Grasshopper" Cannon with Carriage Appointed to the heavy artillery foundry at the Hague...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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British Brass Barrel Blunderbuss1287 - British Brass Barrel Blunderbuss
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British Brass Barrel Blunderbuss This flintlock has the design characteristics of a British Baker Blunderbuss. It is equipped with the very distincti
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Tower Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Royal Artillery Regimental Markings1288 - Tower Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Royal Artillery Regimental Markings
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Tower Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Royal Artillery Regimental Markings This British short land pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket has a lock pla
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Two European Lion Head Pommel Swords1289 - Two European Lion Head Pommel Swords
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Two European Lion Head Pommel Swords 1) English officer's sword, 37 3/4 inches overall with a 32 1/2 inch blade, decorated with engravings of f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Scarce Post-American Revolutionary War Pond & Co. Albany New York Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol1290 - Scarce Post-American Revolutionary War Pond & Co. Albany New York Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol
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Scarce Post-American Revolutionary War Pond & Co. Albany New York Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol The lock plate is signed "POND & Co&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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