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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.

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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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Engraved Left Handed Action Holland & Holland Back Action Hammer Paradox Gun3240 - Engraved Left Handed Action Holland & Holland Back Action Hammer Paradox Gun
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Engraved Left Handed Action Holland & Holland Back Action Hammer Paradox Gun This example has tight English floral scroll engraving covering ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Cased Engraved Purdey Thumb Lever Bar-in-Wood Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Accessories3241 - Cased Engraved Purdey Thumb Lever Bar-in-Wood Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Accessories
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Cased Engraved Purdey Thumb Lever Bar-in-Wood Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Accessories Manufactured in 1869, this shotgun is equipped with the P
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Engraved John Dickson & Son Damascus Double Barrel 10 Gauge Hammer Shotgun3242 - Engraved John Dickson & Son Damascus Double Barrel 10 Gauge Hammer Shotgun
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Engraved John Dickson & Son Damascus Double Barrel 10 Gauge Hammer Shotgun This engraved 10 gauge John Dickson & Son hammer shotgun feature...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Dixon & Sons Cartridge Loader and Reloading Boxes3243 - Collector's Lot of Dixon & Sons Cartridge Loader and Reloading Boxes
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Collector's Lot of Dixon & Sons Cartridge Loader and Reloading Boxes 1) A Dixon & Sons 1883 patent reloading rammer or the Climax rammi...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Engraved John Dickson Single Shot Rifle and John Dickson Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Accesso3244 - Engraved John Dickson Single Shot Rifle and John Dickson Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Accesso
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Engraved John Dickson Single Shot Rifle and John Dickson Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Accessories -A) Engraved John Dickson Double Barrel Hamme
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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W.R. Pape Side by Side Engraved Damascus Hammer Shotgun with Case and Accessories3245 - W.R. Pape Side by Side Engraved Damascus Hammer Shotgun with Case and Accessories
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W.R. Pape Side by Side Engraved Damascus Hammer Shotgun with Case and Accessories This shotgun incorporates three of W.R. Pape's patent featu...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Engraved 16 Gauge Joseph Lang Side by Side Damascus Barrel Back Action Hammer Shotgun with Case and 3246 - Engraved 16 Gauge Joseph Lang Side by Side Damascus Barrel Back Action Hammer Shotgun with Case and
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Engraved 16 Gauge Joseph Lang Side by Side Damascus Barrel Back Action Hammer Shotgun with Case and Accessories This example was manufactured circa 1
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Engraved Hammond & Hussey Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case and Accessories3247 - Engraved Hammond & Hussey Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case and Accessories
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Engraved Hammond & Hussey Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case and Accessories This shotgun has flourishes of floral scroll en...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Engraved Prussian Charles Daly Diamond Quality Double Barrel Shotgun3248 - Engraved Prussian Charles Daly Diamond Quality Double Barrel Shotgun
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Engraved Prussian Charles Daly Diamond Quality Double Barrel Shotgun A single bead sight on a matte concave rib marked "CHARLES DALY DIAMOND Q...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Two Cased Engraved James MacNaughton Damascus Double Barrel Hammerless Shotguns with Accessories -A)3249 - Two Cased Engraved James MacNaughton Damascus Double Barrel Hammerless Shotguns with Accessories -A)
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Two Cased Engraved James MacNaughton Damascus Double Barrel Hammerless Shotguns with Accessories -A) Engraved James MacNaughton Round Action Double Ba
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Engraved Early Thomas Boss Side by Side Damascus Barrel Pinfire Shotgun3250 - Engraved Early Thomas Boss Side by Side Damascus Barrel Pinfire Shotgun
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Engraved Early Thomas Boss Side by Side Damascus Barrel Pinfire Shotgun This early example was manufactured circa 1842 and has flourishes of floral s
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Rare Engraved Joseph Needham London Double Barrel Needle Fire 14 Gauge Shotgun3251 - Rare Engraved Joseph Needham London Double Barrel Needle Fire 14 Gauge Shotgun
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Rare Engraved Joseph Needham London Double Barrel Needle Fire 14 Gauge Shotgun Manufactured circa 1850s. The Damascus barrels feature a solid rib whi
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Rare Bacon's Patent 16 Gauge Black Powder Double Barrel Bolt Action Shotgun3252 - Rare Bacon's Patent 16 Gauge Black Powder Double Barrel Bolt Action Shotgun
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Rare Bacon's Patent 16 Gauge Black Powder Double Barrel Bolt Action Shotgun This shotgun features the unique Bacon's patent individual bree...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Engraved Thomas Jackson Side by Side Damascus Barrel Under Lever Hammer Shotgun3253 - Engraved Thomas Jackson Side by Side Damascus Barrel Under Lever Hammer Shotgun
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Engraved Thomas Jackson Side by Side Damascus Barrel Under Lever Hammer Shotgun This example was manufactured between 1840 and 1869. The receiver, si
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Bussey's Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower with Storage Case and Targets3254 - Bussey's Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower with Storage Case and Targets
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Bussey's Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower with Storage Case and Targets These machines were manufactured circa 1880 and were marketed by J. Wo...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Unique Gold Inlaid Forsyth & Co. Double Barrel Roller Primer Percussion Shotgun3255 - Unique Gold Inlaid Forsyth & Co. Double Barrel Roller Primer Percussion Shotgun
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Unique Gold Inlaid Forsyth & Co. Double Barrel Roller Primer Percussion Shotgun Manufactured circa 1813. This shotgun is equipped with a pair...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Excellent Engraved Damascus Barreled John Dickson & Son Single Shot Fowling Piece3256 - Excellent Engraved Damascus Barreled John Dickson & Son Single Shot Fowling Piece
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Excellent Engraved Damascus Barreled John Dickson & Son Single Shot Fowling Piece Fitted with a single nickel bead sight, with the top flat mar...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Engraved J.D. Dougall London Double Barrel Pinfire Lock Fast Shotgun3257 - Engraved J.D. Dougall London Double Barrel Pinfire Lock Fast Shotgun
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Engraved J.D. Dougall London Double Barrel Pinfire Lock Fast Shotgun This is a James Dalzell Dougall side by side pinfire shotgun with the famous Dou
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Excellent Engraved and Gold Inlaid Henry Atkin Best Quality Double Barrel Shotgun3258 - Excellent Engraved and Gold Inlaid Henry Atkin Best Quality Double Barrel Shotgun
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Excellent Engraved and Gold Inlaid Henry Atkin Best Quality Double Barrel Shotgun This fine engraved and gold inlaid shotgun is number 2 of a game bi
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Engraved Linder Made Prussian Charles Daly Diamond Quality Double Barrel Shotgun3259 - Engraved Linder Made Prussian Charles Daly Diamond Quality Double Barrel Shotgun
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Engraved Linder Made Prussian Charles Daly Diamond Quality Double Barrel Shotgun Brass bead front and ivory mid bead sights on a matte concave rib ma
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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