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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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle1061 - Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1880, this Second Model production features the dust cover guide rail secured on the top of
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine1062 - Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine This example was manufactured in 1915. It has a blade front sight and a military style ladder
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle1063 - Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1927. Lyman beaded blade front sight and buckhorn rear sight, with the Winchester model and ca
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle1064 - Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle Manufactured in 1908. Dovetail blade front sight, elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight and full length m
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Fine Civil War Colt Model 1855 Full Stock Military Percussion Revolving Rifle with Bayonet1065 - Fine Civil War Colt Model 1855 Full Stock Military Percussion Revolving Rifle with Bayonet
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Fine Civil War Colt Model 1855 Full Stock Military Percussion Revolving Rifle with Bayonet This is an example of a very desirable Colt Model 1855 Mil
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Rare Original Special Order Colt Medium Frame Slide Action Lightning Carbine in 44-40 with Nickel Pl1066 - Rare Original Special Order Colt Medium Frame Slide Action Lightning Carbine in 44-40 with Nickel Pl
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Rare Original Special Order Colt Medium Frame Slide Action Lightning Carbine in 44-40 with Nickel Plated Magazine Tube This is an exceptionally rar
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Fine Colt Model 1855 Full Stock Military Percussion Revolving Rifle with Saber Bayonet1067 - Fine Colt Model 1855 Full Stock Military Percussion Revolving Rifle with Saber Bayonet
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Fine Colt Model 1855 Full Stock Military Percussion Revolving Rifle with Saber Bayonet This is an example of a very desirable Colt Model 1855 Milit
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1855 Cartridge Conversion Revolving Carbine1068 - Colt Model 1855 Cartridge Conversion Revolving Carbine
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Colt Model 1855 Cartridge Conversion Revolving Carbine Manufactured as a percussion longarm, the cylinder has been shortened and a fixed breechblock
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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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Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine1069 - Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine
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Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine Also known as the Model 1855, which quickly became known as the "Root" after Colt Superintendent at the...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to jztn for (3,250.00 + 666.25BP) = 3,916.25
 
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U.S. Civil War Colt Special Model 1861 Percussion Musket with Bayonet1070 - U.S. Civil War Colt Special Model 1861 Percussion Musket with Bayonet
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U.S. Civil War Colt Special Model 1861 Percussion Musket with Bayonet The lock plate is dated "1863" behind the hammer with the standard ...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Rare Colt Model 1849 "Wells Fargo" Pocket Revolver1071 - Rare Colt Model 1849 "Wells Fargo" Pocket Revolver
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Rare Colt Model 1849 "Wells Fargo" Pocket Revolver Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model revolver manufactured in 1853. This revolver is the rare ...
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Rare Colt Paterson Pocket Model (Baby Paterson) Revolver1072 - Rare Colt Paterson Pocket Model (Baby Paterson) Revolver
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Rare Colt Paterson Pocket Model (Baby Paterson) Revolver Diminutive Colt Pocket Model Paterson Revolver No.1 or "Baby Paterson" manufactu...
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Estimate : 45,000.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for (60,000.00) = 60,000.00
 
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Scarce U.S. Contract Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Detachable Stock1073 - Scarce U.S. Contract Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Detachable Stock
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Scarce U.S. Contract Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver with Detachable Stock This is an example of a Colt U.S. Contract Third Model Dragoon revolver
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Desirable Colt Second Model Dragoon Revolver1074 - Desirable Colt Second Model Dragoon Revolver
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Desirable Colt Second Model Dragoon Revolver Manufactured in 1851 this is an example of a Colt Second Model Dragoon revolver. Colt manufactured 2,700
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Outstanding Cased Colt Model 1855 Root Pocket Revolver with Accessories1075 - Outstanding Cased Colt Model 1855 Root Pocket Revolver with Accessories
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Outstanding Cased Colt Model 1855 Root Pocket Revolver with Accessories This excellent example of a Cased Colt Model 1855 Root Pocket revolver was ma
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Relief Carved Ivory Grips and London Case with Accessories1076 - Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Relief Carved Ivory Grips and London Case with Accessories
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Relief Carved Ivory Grips and London Case with Accessories This Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver was manufactured
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Exceptional Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver1077 - Exceptional Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver
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Exceptional Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver This Colt Fourth Model 1851 Navy revolver was manufactured in 1866. The revolver has the Colt co
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for (32,500.00) = 32,500.00
 
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Desirable U.S. Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver1078 - Desirable U.S. Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver
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Desirable U.S. Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver Manufactured in 1853. The revolver has the round brass trigger guard and rectangular cyli
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Scarce United States Navy Colt Model 1851 Navy-Navy Hartford Address Percussion Revolver1079 - Scarce United States Navy Colt Model 1851 Navy-Navy Hartford Address Percussion Revolver
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Scarce United States Navy Colt Model 1851 Navy-Navy Hartford Address Percussion Revolver This is an example of a Model 1851 Late Navy-Navy Revolver.
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Colt Dragoon Revolver Powder Flask1080 - Colt Dragoon Revolver Powder Flask
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Colt Dragoon Revolver Powder Flask Measures 8 3/4 inches long with a brown lacquer finish and double face design. The design is a military motif with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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