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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Colt NRA Marked Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol1561 - Colt NRA Marked Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Colt NRA Marked Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1915 and part of a limited number of U.S. 1911 pistols which were earmarked for dist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Excellent World War II Production U.S. Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pistol1562 - Excellent World War II Production U.S. Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Excellent World War II Production U.S. Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pistol Made in 1942. Fixed sights, with the two line address, patent dates and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol1563 - U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1943. Fixed sights, with the left side of the slide marked with t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol1564 - U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1919. Fixed sights, with the three line, two block patent and address markings fl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Phenomenal and Scarce World War I U.S. Army Contract Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol1565 - Phenomenal and Scarce World War I U.S. Army Contract Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Phenomenal and Scarce World War I U.S. Army Contract Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol This is an outstanding example of a scarce WWI Re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Exceptional and Scarce U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Transitional Model Semi-Automatic Pistol1566 - Exceptional and Scarce U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Transitional Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Exceptional and Scarce U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Transitional Model Semi-Automatic Pistol This is a beautiful example of an original Colt "Transi...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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U.S. Property Marked Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol1567 - U.S. Property Marked Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol
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U.S. Property Marked Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1942. The slide has the two line caliber marking on the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Excellent U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol1568 - Excellent U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Excellent U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Produced in 1914 as part of the first serial number block reserved for the Springf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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U.S. Navy Property Marked World War II Colt Woodsman Match Target Pistol1569 - U.S. Navy Property Marked World War II Colt Woodsman Match Target Pistol
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U.S. Navy Property Marked World War II Colt Woodsman Match Target Pistol Manufactured in 1942, these military model pistols were only manufactured 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Excellent U.S. Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol1570 - Excellent U.S. Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Excellent U.S. Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1945. Blade front and adjustable rear sights, with the two line address a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Outstanding Documented Rock Island Arsenal M15 General Officer's Pistol with Belt, Holster, Magazine1571 - Outstanding Documented Rock Island Arsenal M15 General Officer's Pistol with Belt, Holster, Magazine
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Outstanding Documented Rock Island Arsenal M15 General Officer's Pistol with Belt, Holster, Magazine Pouch, Magazines, GO Flags and Car Pennant ...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Documented World War II Production U.S. Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Pocket Pistol1572 - Documented World War II Production U.S. Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Pocket Pistol
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Documented World War II Production U.S. Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Pocket Pistol This is an example of a U.S. Colt Model 1903 General Officers pistol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle as a M1942 Sniper Rifle with USMC Unertl Sniper Scope1573 - U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle as a M1942 Sniper Rifle with USMC Unertl Sniper Scope
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U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle as a M1942 Sniper Rifle with USMC Unertl Sniper Scope This is a 1929 dated Model 1903 Springfield bolt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Exceptional World War II U.S. Marked Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun1574 - Exceptional World War II U.S. Marked Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun
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Exceptional World War II U.S. Marked Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun This is a standard WWII Winchester Model 97 slide action trench
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Unique Original One of Nine Harrington and Richardson/Line Material Company Presentation M1 Garand R1575 - Unique Original One of Nine Harrington and Richardson/Line Material Company Presentation M1 Garand R
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Unique Original One of Nine Harrington and Richardson/Line Material Company Presentation M1 Garand Rifle with Documentation This is a beautiful like
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Rare Navy Trophy Champion Remington Model 720 Bolt Action Rifle1576 - Rare Navy Trophy Champion Remington Model 720 Bolt Action Rifle
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Rare Navy Trophy Champion Remington Model 720 Bolt Action Rifle This Model 720 was based on the Model 1917 rifle and was intended to be an updated mo
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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World War II U.S. Military Early Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Style Carbine1577 - World War II U.S. Military Early Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Style Carbine
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World War II U.S. Military Early Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Style Carbine This example was manufactured between October of 1942 and December of 1943. Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Excellent Scarce Springfield Model 1903 .22 Gallery Practice Rifle1578 - Excellent Scarce Springfield Model 1903 .22 Gallery Practice Rifle
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Excellent Scarce Springfield Model 1903 .22 Gallery Practice Rifle This excellent, original Model 1903, .22 Gallery Practice rifle (Hoffer-Thompson)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Scarce Commercial Production Harrington & Richardson Model 60 Reising Semi-Automatic Carbine1579 - Scarce Commercial Production Harrington & Richardson Model 60 Reising Semi-Automatic Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Commercial Production Harrington & Richardson Model 60 Reising Semi-Automatic Carbine A semi-automatic version of the Model 50 Sub-Machi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to kst for (4,750.00 + 973.75BP) = 5,723.75
 
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World War II U.S. Saginaw Steering Gear Semi-Automatic M1 Carbine1580 - World War II U.S. Saginaw Steering Gear Semi-Automatic M1 Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II U.S. Saginaw Steering Gear Semi-Automatic M1 Carbine This is a nice example of an original, WWII M1 carbine manufactured by Saginaw Stee
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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