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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Attractively Gold Fitted Scottish Highland Dirk with Matching Knife and Fork Set, in Sheath, Etched 1301 - Attractively Gold Fitted Scottish Highland Dirk with Matching Knife and Fork Set, in Sheath, Etched
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Attractively Gold Fitted Scottish Highland Dirk with Matching Knife and Fork Set, in Sheath, Etched and Decorated for a Member of the 71st Highland Li
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Magnificent Gold and Tortoiseshell Furnished European Hunting Sword with Sheath, Utility Knife and B1302 - Magnificent Gold and Tortoiseshell Furnished European Hunting Sword with Sheath, Utility Knife and B
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Magnificent Gold and Tortoiseshell Furnished European Hunting Sword with Sheath, Utility Knife and Bullion Embroidered and Gold Fitted Velvet Sword Be
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Attractive Gold Embellished European Court Sword, Attributed as a Presentation Trophy from Napoleon'1303 - Attractive Gold Embellished European Court Sword, Attributed as a Presentation Trophy from Napoleon'
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Attractive Gold Embellished European Court Sword, Attributed as a Presentation Trophy from Napoleon's 1798 Egyptian Campaign Measuring 37 3/4 i...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Magnificent Cased Set of Elaborately Silver Mounted and Gold Inlaid World's Fair Exhibition F.E. Gee1304 - Magnificent Cased Set of Elaborately Silver Mounted and Gold Inlaid World's Fair Exhibition F.E. Gee
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Magnificent Cased Set of Elaborately Silver Mounted and Gold Inlaid World's Fair Exhibition F.E. Geerinckx Paris Percussion Pistols -A) F.E. Gee...
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (40,000.00) = 40,000.00
 
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Excellent Cased Pair of H. Tatham London Large Bore Rifled Double Barrel Percussion Howdah Pistols -1305 - Excellent Cased Pair of H. Tatham London Large Bore Rifled Double Barrel Percussion Howdah Pistols -
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Excellent Cased Pair of H. Tatham London Large Bore Rifled Double Barrel Percussion Howdah Pistols -A) H. Tatham Double Barrel Percussion Pistol A)
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Cased Pair of G. Noack Berlin Dueling Percussion Pistols Presented to First Lieutenant Edwin von Kno1306 - Cased Pair of G. Noack Berlin Dueling Percussion Pistols Presented to First Lieutenant Edwin von Kno
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Cased Pair of G. Noack Berlin Dueling Percussion Pistols Presented to First Lieutenant Edwin von Knobloch of the 2nd Garde Ulanen Regiment -A) G. Noac
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Numbered Pair of J. Heinicke Thuringian Percussion Target Pistols -A) J. Heinicke Percussion Pistol1307 - Numbered Pair of J. Heinicke Thuringian Percussion Target Pistols -A) J. Heinicke Percussion Pistol
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Numbered Pair of J. Heinicke Thuringian Percussion Target Pistols -A) J. Heinicke Percussion Pistol A) Dovetailed blade front and adjustable notch r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Cased Pair of Engraved and Silver Accented Fecht Berlin Percussion Pistols -A) C.L.v.d. Fecht Percus1308 - Cased Pair of Engraved and Silver Accented Fecht Berlin Percussion Pistols -A) C.L.v.d. Fecht Percus
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Cased Pair of Engraved and Silver Accented Fecht Berlin Percussion Pistols -A) C.L.v.d. Fecht Percussion Pistol with Case and Accessories A) Dovetai
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Attractive Pair of C. Moore London Damascus Barreled Percussion Dueling Pistols with Fine Engraving 1309 - Attractive Pair of C. Moore London Damascus Barreled Percussion Dueling Pistols with Fine Engraving
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Attractive Pair of C. Moore London Damascus Barreled Percussion Dueling Pistols with Fine Engraving and Family Crest Inscribed Silver Panels -A) C. Mo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1830 Flintlock Cadet Musket1310 - Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1830 Flintlock Cadet Musket
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1830 Flintlock Cadet Musket This is one of only 307 U.S. Model 1830 flintlock muskets manufactured by Springfield Armor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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