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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Engraved Alexander Henry Double Barrel Hammer Rifle with Dholpur State Crest Inscribed Gold Stock Sh3280 - Engraved Alexander Henry Double Barrel Hammer Rifle with Dholpur State Crest Inscribed Gold Stock Sh
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Engraved Alexander Henry Double Barrel Hammer Rifle with Dholpur State Crest Inscribed Gold Stock Shield and Case This double rifle was once the prop
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Excellent Daniel Fraser & Company Engraved Side by Side Hammerless Box Lock Double Rifle3281 - Excellent Daniel Fraser & Company Engraved Side by Side Hammerless Box Lock Double Rifle
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Excellent Daniel Fraser & Company Engraved Side by Side Hammerless Box Lock Double Rifle Established in 1889, Daniel Fraser and Company was cre...
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Holland & Holland Double Barrel Hammer Rifle3282 - Holland & Holland Double Barrel Hammer Rifle
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Holland & Holland Double Barrel Hammer Rifle Blade front sight and three leaf (two folding, one fixed) rear sight on a partially matted rib mar...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Engraved John Dickson & Son Side by Side Double Barrel Ejector Hammerless Rifle with Case3283 - Engraved John Dickson & Son Side by Side Double Barrel Ejector Hammerless Rifle with Case
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Engraved John Dickson & Son Side by Side Double Barrel Ejector Hammerless Rifle with Case Established in 1820, John Dickson & Son continue ...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00) = 30,000.00
 
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Desirable Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Company Winchester Model 21 Side by Side 28 Gaug3284 - Desirable Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Company Winchester Model 21 Side by Side 28 Gaug
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Desirable Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Company Winchester Model 21 Side by Side 28 Gauge Shotgun with Factory Letter This is an early
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Exhibition Quality Angelo Bee Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 20 Gauge Pigeon Grade 3285 - Exhibition Quality Angelo Bee Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 20 Gauge Pigeon Grade
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Exhibition Quality Angelo Bee Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 20 Gauge Pigeon Grade Slide Action Takedown Shotgun with Case Angelo Be
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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H.V. Grant Signed Engraved Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun3286 - H.V. Grant Signed Engraved Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun
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H.V. Grant Signed Engraved Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun This 16 gauge Winchester Model 21 shotgun features custom engraving by
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Engraved 20 Gauge Parker DHE Reproduction by Winchester with Case and Box3287 - Engraved 20 Gauge Parker DHE Reproduction by Winchester with Case and Box
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Engraved 20 Gauge Parker DHE Reproduction by Winchester with Case and Box The receiver, trigger plate, trigger guard and break lever have copious amo
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Engraved 28 Gauge Parker DHE Reproduction Side by Side Shotgun by Winchester with Case and Box3288 - Engraved 28 Gauge Parker DHE Reproduction Side by Side Shotgun by Winchester with Case and Box
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Engraved 28 Gauge Parker DHE Reproduction Side by Side Shotgun by Winchester with Case and Box This example has a single brass bead sight on the conc
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon Grade Side by Side Shotgun with Box3289 - Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon Grade Side by Side Shotgun with Box
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Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon Grade Side by Side Shotgun with Box The barrels have two white bead sights, are choked modified/full and have 3 inch c
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon Grade Side by Side Shotgun with Box3290 - Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon Grade Side by Side Shotgun with Box
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Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon Grade Side by Side Shotgun with Box The barrels have two white bead sights, are choked modified/full and have 3 inch c
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Engraved Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade Over/Under Trap Shotgun3291 - Engraved Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade Over/Under Trap Shotgun
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Engraved Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade Over/Under Trap Shotgun There is floral scroll engraving on the sides and bottom of the receiver, on the t
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Early Limited Edition Dakota Arms Model 76 .30-06 100th Anniversary Commemorative Bolt Action Rifle 3292 - Early Limited Edition Dakota Arms Model 76 .30-06 100th Anniversary Commemorative Bolt Action Rifle
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Early Limited Edition Dakota Arms Model 76 .30-06 100th Anniversary Commemorative Bolt Action Rifle with Scope This is the third rifle produced in th
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Dakota Arms Predator Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle with Scope3293 - Dakota Arms Predator Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle with Scope
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Dakota Arms Predator Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle with Scope This example has a heavy matte stainless steel barrel chambered for the inherently accu
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Dakota Arms Model 97 Long Range Single Shot Bolt Action Rifle with Scope3294 - Dakota Arms Model 97 Long Range Single Shot Bolt Action Rifle with Scope
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Dakota Arms Model 97 Long Range Single Shot Bolt Action Rifle with Scope This example has a heavy tapered round barrel chambered in .243 Winchester.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Kimber Model 84M Classic Select Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Box3295 - Kimber Model 84M Classic Select Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Box
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Kimber Model 84M Classic Select Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Box This rifle has a Leupold style two piece scope base attached to the top of the recei
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Kimber Model 84 Longmaster Classic Bolt Action Rifle with Scope3296 - Kimber Model 84 Longmaster Classic Bolt Action Rifle with Scope
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Kimber Model 84 Longmaster Classic Bolt Action Rifle with Scope Stainless fluted barrel and blue action. Mounted on a multi-point checkered walnut pi
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Scoped Kimber Bolt Action Centerfire Rifles -A) Kimber of Oregon Model 82 Bol3297 - Collector's Lot of Two Scoped Kimber Bolt Action Centerfire Rifles -A) Kimber of Oregon Model 82 Bol
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Collector's Lot of Two Scoped Kimber Bolt Action Centerfire Rifles -A) Kimber of Oregon Model 82 Bolt Action Rifle Chambered in .22 Hornet with ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Custom Engraved Remington Model 700 Bolt Action Rifle in .375 H&H Magnum with Sling3298 - Custom Engraved Remington Model 700 Bolt Action Rifle in .375 H&H Magnum with Sling
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Custom Engraved Remington Model 700 Bolt Action Rifle in .375 H&H Magnum with Sling This example has a large amount of beautifully executed f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Engraved FN Mauser Barreled Bolt Action3300 - Engraved FN Mauser Barreled Bolt Action
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Engraved FN Mauser Barreled Bolt Action The top of the breech end of the barrel is engraved with a leafy vine design, and the receiver rings are engr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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