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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 Merkel Gebruder Model 47E Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun3260 - Engraved Merkel Gebruder Model 47E Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun
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Engraved Merkel Gebruder Model 47E Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun Single brass bead sight on a solid concave matte rib, cylinder/modified chokes, 3 i
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Engraved Aguirre & Aranzabal Side Lock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case3261 - Engraved Aguirre & Aranzabal Side Lock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case
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Engraved Aguirre & Aranzabal Side Lock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case A single bead front sight on a smooth concaved solid rib marked "AY...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Hans-Ulrich Sorg Signed and Engraved Merkel 40E Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun with Box3262 - Hans-Ulrich Sorg Signed and Engraved Merkel 40E Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun with Box
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Hans-Ulrich Sorg Signed and Engraved Merkel 40E Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun with Box This shotgun has nearly full coverage engraving on the receive
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Engraved Boss & Co. Double Barrel Side Lock Best Quality Shotgun with Ejectors3263 - Engraved Boss & Co. Double Barrel Side Lock Best Quality Shotgun with Ejectors
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Engraved Boss & Co. Double Barrel Side Lock Best Quality Shotgun with Ejectors The rear of the solid barrel rib is marked "BOSS & Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid W.C. Scott Premier Quality Side Lock Double Barrel 10 Gauge Hammerle3264 - Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid W.C. Scott Premier Quality Side Lock Double Barrel 10 Gauge Hammerle
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Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid W.C. Scott Premier Quality Side Lock Double Barrel 10 Gauge Hammerless Shotgun with Extra Barrel Manufactured circa
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Westley Richards Double Barrel Big Game Percussion Rifle3265 - Westley Richards Double Barrel Big Game Percussion Rifle
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Westley Richards Double Barrel Big Game Percussion Rifle According to the consignor's research, the large bore double barrel big game percussio...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Engraved W.R. Pape Side by Side Shotgun3266 - Engraved W.R. Pape Side by Side Shotgun
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Engraved W.R. Pape Side by Side Shotgun William R. Pape was the first to patent the idea of a choke for a shotgun and also patented several other ide
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Large Percussion Punt Gun3267 - Large Percussion Punt Gun
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Large Percussion Punt Gun Used by market hunters to take large numbers of waterfowl, the Punt Gun derives it's name from the small boats to whi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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W.W. Greener Side By Side Damascus Barrel 10 Gauge Hammer Shotgun3268 - W.W. Greener Side By Side Damascus Barrel 10 Gauge Hammer Shotgun
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W.W. Greener Side By Side Damascus Barrel 10 Gauge Hammer Shotgun Manufactured circa 1880-81. Single bead sight, dolls head extension, 2 3/4 inch cha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Stephen Grant Leather Covered Shotgun Case and Two Leather Shotshell Cases3269 - Stephen Grant Leather Covered Shotgun Case and Two Leather Shotshell Cases
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Stephen Grant Leather Covered Shotgun Case and Two Leather Shotshell Cases 1) Leather covered oak takedown hardcase with Stephen Grant label inside a
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Cased Engraved Joseph Lang Side Lock Thumb Lever Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun3270 - Cased Engraved Joseph Lang Side Lock Thumb Lever Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun
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Cased Engraved Joseph Lang Side Lock Thumb Lever Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun Single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib marked "JOSEPH...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Engraved William Powell & Son Bar in Wood Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case and 3271 - Engraved William Powell & Son Bar in Wood Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case and
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Engraved William Powell & Son Bar in Wood Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Case and Accessories There is copious amounts of tig...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Engraved John Rigby Side by Side Damascus Barrel Trigger Guard Lever Hammer Shotgun with Case and Ac3272 - Engraved John Rigby Side by Side Damascus Barrel Trigger Guard Lever Hammer Shotgun with Case and Ac
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Engraved John Rigby Side by Side Damascus Barrel Trigger Guard Lever Hammer Shotgun with Case and Accessories This example was manufactured in 1875.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Desirable Engraved A.H. Fox C Grade 16 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun3273 - Desirable Engraved A.H. Fox C Grade 16 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
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Desirable Engraved A.H. Fox C Grade 16 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun This is a nice example of an A. H. Fox double barrel C Grade shotgun manufactured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Desirable Engraved A.H. Fox B Grade 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun3274 - Desirable Engraved A.H. Fox B Grade 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
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Desirable Engraved A.H. Fox B Grade 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun This is a nice example of an A. H. Fox double barrel B Grade shotgun manufactured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Single Shot Breech Loading Magnum Rifle3275 - Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Single Shot Breech Loading Magnum Rifle
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Single Shot Breech Loading Magnum Rifle This is an excellent example of a Westley Richards single shot Expr
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Single Shot Breech Loading Express Rifle in 458 Winchester3276 - Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Single Shot Breech Loading Express Rifle in 458 Winchester
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Westley Richards Single Shot Breech Loading Express Rifle in 458 Winchester Magnum Hooded blade front sight and silver accen
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Engraved D. & J. Fraser Drop Block Single Shot Rifle with Scope and Extra Barrel3277 - Engraved D. & J. Fraser Drop Block Single Shot Rifle with Scope and Extra Barrel
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Engraved D. & J. Fraser Drop Block Single Shot Rifle with Scope and Extra Barrel Initially setting up shop at Greenside Place, Daniel Fraser la...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Engraved Alexander Henry Single Shot Falling Block Rifle3278 - Engraved Alexander Henry Single Shot Falling Block Rifle
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Engraved Alexander Henry Single Shot Falling Block Rifle Blade front and two leaf silver wire highlighted rear sights on a partially matte rib with...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Engraved Gold Inlaid Rodda Double Barrel 8 Bore Under Lever Hammer Paradox Shotgun3279 - Engraved Gold Inlaid Rodda Double Barrel 8 Bore Under Lever Hammer Paradox Shotgun
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Engraved Gold Inlaid Rodda Double Barrel 8 Bore Under Lever Hammer Paradox Shotgun This is a nice example of a massive 8 bore, double rifle with pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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