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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Scarce World War I Colt U.S. Navy Contract Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol3624 - Scarce World War I Colt U.S. Navy Contract Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce World War I Colt U.S. Navy Contract Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol This is a nice example of an arsenal refurbished, Colt U.S. Navy Contract
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. Colt 1911A1 Transitional Model Semi-Automatic Pistol3625 - Scarce U.S. Colt 1911A1 Transitional Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce U.S. Colt 1911A1 Transitional Model Semi-Automatic Pistol This is a fine example a very scarce Colt Model 1911 "transitional" pist...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol3626 - U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1943. The pistol has the Union Switch & Signal marked slide w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol3627 - U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1914, this pistol is 1 of 900 shipped to the Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Late World War I Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Springfield Armory Slide and Early Leath3628 - Late World War I Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Springfield Armory Slide and Early Leath
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Late World War I Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Springfield Armory Slide and Early Leather Holster This is a late WWI Model 1911 Colt pis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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World War II U.S. Inspected, Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol3629 - World War II U.S. Inspected, Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II U.S. Inspected, Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol This is an excellent example of a U.S. Inspected Colt Service Model Ace Aut
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol3630 - U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Produced in 1919. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block Colt patents and address on the left side of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Documented Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Factory Roll Marked to the State of New York 3631 - Documented Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Factory Roll Marked to the State of New York
Rock Island Auction Company
Documented Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Factory Roll Marked to the State of New York with Research Included with the pistol are photoc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol3632 - U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1918. Fixed sights, with the two block address/patent markings and Rampant Colt on the lef
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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World War II Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol3633 - World War II Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol This is an mid-WWII U.S. Army Model 1911A1 pistol that was manufactured by Colt Firearms in 1943
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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U.S. Ithaca Model 1911 A1 Semi-Automatic Lend-Lease Pistol3634 - U.S. Ithaca Model 1911 A1 Semi-Automatic Lend-Lease Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Ithaca Model 1911 A1 Semi-Automatic Lend-Lease Pistol Manufactured in 1943, this pistol passed inspection at the Birmingham Proof House for acce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol3635 - U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Remington-UMC Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1918. Fixed sights, with the 3-line, 2-block address and patent dates flanking th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Excellent World War II Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol3636 - Excellent World War II Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent World War II Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol This is an exceptional example of a late 1943/44 production Reming
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Excellent World War II Production U.S. Property Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Pocket Pistol3637 - Excellent World War II Production U.S. Property Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Pocket Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent World War II Production U.S. Property Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Pocket Pistol Manufactured in 1943. Fixed sights, with the two line addres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Excellent Late 1945 Production U.S. Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol3638 - Excellent Late 1945 Production U.S. Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Excellent Late 1945 Production U.S. Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1945, as part of the final contract block for the 1911A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol3639 - U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1914. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block Colt patents and address on the left side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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World War II Colt Model 1911A1 British Proofed Semi Automatic Pistol with Holster3640 - World War II Colt Model 1911A1 British Proofed Semi Automatic Pistol with Holster
Rock Island Auction Company
World War II Colt Model 1911A1 British Proofed Semi Automatic Pistol with Holster Manufactured in 1943. The left side of the slide is marked with the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Shannon Signed Engraved Remington Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Colt Slide and Case3641 - Shannon Signed Engraved Remington Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Colt Slide and Case
Rock Island Auction Company
Shannon Signed Engraved Remington Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Colt Slide and Case Manufactured in 1944 by Remington Rand and subsequ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol3642 - U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1943. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block Colt address and patent markings on the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol3643 - U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol Manufactured in 1914. Fixed sights, with the two line, two block Colt patents and address on the left side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to terrystull for (1,300.00 + 266.50BP) = 1,566.50
 
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