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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Late Production U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle1581 - Late Production U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle
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Late Production U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle This a nice late production M1 Garand rifle as manufactured by Springfield Armory, th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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U.S. Army Training Kit for Identification, Handling and Disposal of Japanese Mines1582 - U.S. Army Training Kit for Identification, Handling and Disposal of Japanese Mines
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U.S. Army Training Kit for Identification, Handling and Disposal of Japanese Mines Packed in a wood crate, this kit was designed for issue to Enginee
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Early Production Springfield Armory M1A National Match Semi-Automatic Rifle with Breech Shield1583 - Early Production Springfield Armory M1A National Match Semi-Automatic Rifle with Breech Shield
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Early Production Springfield Armory M1A National Match Semi-Automatic Rifle with Breech Shield This is a very early production rifle probably made ci
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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U.S. World War II Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Style Semi-Automatic Carbine1584 - U.S. World War II Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Style Semi-Automatic Carbine
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U.S. World War II Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Style Semi-Automatic Carbine Manufactured between October 1942 and December 1943. Front sight is stamped wi
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Pre-World War I U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet and Scabbard1585 - Pre-World War I U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet and Scabbard
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Pre-World War I U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet and Scabbard Manufactured in late 1906, the barrel is marked &quo...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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World War II U.S. J. Stevens Model 520-30 Pump Action Trench Gun1586 - World War II U.S. J. Stevens Model 520-30 Pump Action Trench Gun
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World War II U.S. J. Stevens Model 520-30 Pump Action Trench Gun This is a WWII U.S Army contract trench shotgun, with single bead sight on the bayon
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Rifles -A) Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Act1587 - Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Rifles -A) Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Act
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Rifles -A) Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle B) Manufactured in late 1937, th...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Springfield Armory Model 1922 M2 Bolt Action Rifle1588 - Springfield Armory Model 1922 M2 Bolt Action Rifle
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Springfield Armory Model 1922 M2 Bolt Action Rifle The barrel on this example is stamped "S A/flaming bomb/4- 42". Standard blade front s...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Late Production U.S. Military Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling1589 - Late Production U.S. Military Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling
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Late Production U.S. Military Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling Manufactured between August 1944 and November 1944. Front sight is marked w
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Early Production U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles with Bayonets1590 - Collector's Lot of Two Early Production U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles with Bayonets
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Collector's Lot of Two Early Production U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles with Bayonets -A) Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Acti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Military World War II Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines with Slings -A) 1591 - Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Military World War II Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines with Slings -A)
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Military World War II Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines with Slings -A) Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine A) Manufa...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Outstanding U.S. Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine1592 - Outstanding U.S. Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine
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Outstanding U.S. Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine This is an excellent example of a rarely encountered Winchester Model 94 with U.S. proper
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Excellent U.S. Remington Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle1593 - Excellent U.S. Remington Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle
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Excellent U.S. Remington Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle Blade front and adjustable rear sights, with "R/9-18" barrel and standard markings ...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1885 Winder Single Shot Musket in 22 Short1594 - U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1885 Winder Single Shot Musket in 22 Short
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U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1885 Winder Single Shot Musket in 22 Short Blade front and Lyman receiver mounted adjustable peep sight, with the two-li
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine1595 - Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Manufactured in 1925, this Winchester Model 1894 carbine has U.S. property markings that are at
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle1596 - U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle
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U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with 2850-yard notch on top of the rear sight and "S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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World War II Production U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle1597 - World War II Production U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle
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World War II Production U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle Manufactured in April of 1945. Post front and adjustable peep rear sights, wi
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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U.S. Military Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine1598 - U.S. Military Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine
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U.S. Military Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine Manufactured between May 1942 and December 1943. The front sight is stamped with a "Z", th...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) Early Springfield Armory M1599 - Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) Early Springfield Armory M
Rock Island Auction Company
Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles -A) Early Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Sling, Bayo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Military M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines with Slings -A) Inland M1 Semi-Autom1600 - Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Military M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines with Slings -A) Inland M1 Semi-Autom
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Military M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines with Slings -A) Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine A) Manufactured between Augus...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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