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Rock Island Auction Company is proud to continue the 2012 auction season with our September Premier Sale, a superb assembly of arms featuring the 3rd installment of the William Ashby Collection, the noted Gateway Collection which includes a number of ultra-rare Colts, and an assortment of rare and high condition Civil War arms.
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Collector's Lot of British Afghanistan Medals3438 - Collector's Lot of British Afghanistan Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 1) Ghuznee Medal awarded to Private John Alegate, 16th Lancers. 2) Unofficial assembled Afghanistan Medal with all 6 clasps
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals3439 - Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1700 1) India General Service Medal (1908-35) awarded to Pte. H.T. Foreman Hampshire Regiment with Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 clasp.
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Fine Thomas Ketland & Company Officer's Fusil Flintlock Musket3440 - Fine Thomas Ketland & Company Officer's Fusil Flintlock Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 The lock is marked "T/KETLAND/& Co" and the top breech end of the barrel is marked with three proof marks, B...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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British 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword with Knot and Sheath3441 - British 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword with Knot and Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 41 inches overall, with a 35 1/2 inch blade, showing a rolled spine and etched decorations, including the cipher of George I
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Rare Inniskilling Dragoon Officer's 1834 Pattern Helmet3442 - Rare Inniskilling Dragoon Officer's 1834 Pattern Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 14000 This is an officer's 1834 pattern helmet for the Inniskilling Dragoons. The gilt skull and peaks are topped by a high...
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to trb52 for (3,250.00 + 666.25BP) = 3,916.25
 
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York & Lancaster Regiment Field Officer’s Forage Cap with Storage Tin3443 - York & Lancaster Regiment Field Officer’s Forage Cap with Storage Tin
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1900 - 2750 This is a Victorian era officer's 1880 pattern forage cap of the York & Lancaster Regiment. The body and top are c...
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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6th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Officer's Dress Sabretache3444 - 6th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Officer's Dress Sabretache
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 This is an officer's dress sabretache for the 6th Dragoon Guards. The body is composed of red leather with the front f...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Medals3445 - Collector's Lot of British Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 2000 1) Silver Burma Medal (1824-26) un-named as issued by the Honorable East India Company with original steel clip and ring sus
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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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Collector's Lot of British Crimean War Medals3446 - Collector's Lot of British Crimean War Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 This lot consists of three British Crimean War medals each awarded to a different participant. 1) Awarded to Hospital Sergea
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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British Military Style Drums and Helmet3447 - British Military Style Drums and Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 1) This is a contemporary British military style side drum. The body is composed of brass with the front side painted. At the
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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17th or Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers Officer's Czapka3448 - 17th or Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers Officer's Czapka
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 11000 This is a George V era officer's lance cap for the 17th or Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers. The skull an peak are...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Rare Early 17th Lancers Officer's Czapka Plate3449 - Rare Early 17th Lancers Officer's Czapka Plate
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 This is an extremely rare czapka plate for the early 1832 pattern Officer's full dress lance cap. The rayed gilt brass...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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17th Lancers Officer's Pommel Holsters3450 - 17th Lancers Officer's Pommel Holsters
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1900 - 3000 This is a set of leather pommel holsters for an officer of the 17th Lancers. The holsters are composed of brown leather with
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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17th Lancers Undress Officer's Uniform and Leather Boots with Spurs3451 - 17th Lancers Undress Officer's Uniform and Leather Boots with Spurs
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 This is a Victorian era 17th Lancers Captain's undress shell jacket c. 1860. Composed of heavy, dark blue wool with gol...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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17th Lancers Blacksmith's Ledger and Field Glasses Case3452 - 17th Lancers Blacksmith's Ledger and Field Glasses Case
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $700 - 1200 1) 17th Lancers blacksmith's regimental account book. This book has a brass lock with the key and a silvered 17th Lance...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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28th North Gloucestershire Regiment of Foot Officer's Shako3453 - 28th North Gloucestershire Regiment of Foot Officer's Shako
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 9500 This is a Regency era officer's shako of the 28th Regiment. The body is composed of black felt with a wide silver lace...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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British Military General Service Medal3454 - British Military General Service Medal
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 The British Military General Service Medal was awarded to British Army soldiers who served in campaigns related to the Fren
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Cameronian Officer's Peaked Forage Cap3455 - Cameronian Officer's Peaked Forage Cap
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 2000 This is an Infantry Officer's black woolen felt cloth 1880 pattern forage cap of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) cir...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Royal Artillery Officer's Dress Sabretache with Leather Cover3456 - Royal Artillery Officer's Dress Sabretache with Leather Cover
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1500 This is an officer's dress sabretache for the Royal Artillery. The body is composed of black leather with the front fl...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to sigp229 for (900.00 + 184.50BP) = 1,084.50
 
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Collector's Lot of Napoleonic War Related Medals3457 - Collector's Lot of Napoleonic War Related Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 1) French St. Helena Medal issued by Napoleon III for surviving soldiers of Napoleon Bonaparte's Grande Armee who had ...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two British Military Pouches and a Crossbelt3458 - Collector's Lot of Two British Military Pouches and a Crossbelt
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1700 - 3000 1) This is a Victorian era officer's pouch of the Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry. The silvered flap is engraved with flora...
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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9th Light Dragoons Officer's "Tarleton" Helmet3459 - 9th Light Dragoons Officer's "Tarleton" Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 12000 This is an example of a 9th Light Dragoon Officer's "Tarleton" helmet used until circa 1812. The skull and ...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Scarce and Historic Silver Davison's Nile Medal3460 - Scarce and Historic Silver Davison's Nile Medal
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 Nelson's victory at the mouth of the Nile on August 1798 was celebrated by the Admiral Nelson's prize agent, Alexa...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Elitott's Defense of Gibraltar Medal3461 - Elitott's Defense of Gibraltar Medal
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 This is a scarce example of a Defense of Gibraltar Medal or Eliott's medal. The Eliott's medal was awarded to Hanov...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Rare Carib War Medal3462 - Rare Carib War Medal
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2000 This medal was issued by the Legislative Assembly of the Island of Vincent in the West Indies to the local militia and volun
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Bronze Davison's Nile Medal3463 - Bronze Davison's Nile Medal
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1300 The medal is engraved "John Hole/MINOTAUR" on the reverse which depicts the British fleet at Aboukir Bay during t...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Two English Percussion Pistols3464 - Two English Percussion Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 A) The sides of the frame have a border and floral scroll engraving with the left side marked "WESTLEY/RICHARDS"...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Extremely Fine Pair of Brass W. Bond London Flintlock "Petit" Pocket Pistols3465 - Extremely Fine Pair of Brass W. Bond London Flintlock "Petit" Pocket Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 5000 A) This early 19th Century (circa 1815) W. Bond pistol has a brass frame and barrel. The barrel has a flared muzzle and is c
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Unidentified Four Barrel Flintlock Pistol with No Maker Mark3466 - Unidentified Four Barrel Flintlock Pistol with No Maker Mark
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 The frame sides and trigger guard have a floral and military/patriotic engraving with the serial number stamped on the lower
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Cased Matching Pair of European Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols with Liege Proofs3467 - Cased Matching Pair of European Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols with Liege Proofs
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 A) No makers mark, finely engraved frame with an animal on each side and a floral motif on the bottom. The left side of the
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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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Very Rare Dunster Castle Armoury English Doglock Musket3468 - Very Rare Dunster Castle Armoury English Doglock Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 15000 This is an example of an English doglock musket from the Dunster Castle Armory. The castle was owned by the Luttrell family
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Ornately Decorated Victorian Wheelock Pistol3469 - Ornately Decorated Victorian Wheelock Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 This is an attractive example of an ivory and pearl inlaid decorated Victorian Wheelock pistol. The only visible marking is
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Desirable DWM Model 1902 Luger Carbine Complete with Matching Shoulder Stock and Custom Presentation3470 - Desirable DWM Model 1902 Luger Carbine Complete with Matching Shoulder Stock and Custom Presentation
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $20000 - 30000 This is an excellent example of a scarce, early DWM Model 1902 Luger carbine that is complete with an original and matchin
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Exceptionally Rare Two Digit Chamber Dated "36" Date Krieghoff Luger Pistol with Two Matching Magazi3471 - Exceptionally Rare Two Digit Chamber Dated "36" Date Krieghoff Luger Pistol with Two Matching Magazi
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $30000 - 40000 This is an exceptional and very scarce example of a "36" dated, "Krieghoff" Luger that was intended ...
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (37,500.00) = 37,500.00
 
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Rare 1923 Stoeger Model DWM American Eagle Luger with Rare A. F. Stoeger Markings and Leather Holste3472 - Rare 1923 Stoeger Model DWM American Eagle Luger with Rare A. F. Stoeger Markings and Leather Holste
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 22500 This is an excellent example of an early 1923 Stoeger Model "American Eagle" marked Commercial Luger with the ...
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Estimate : 16,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Outstanding Pre-World War I German 1906 DWM Navy Luger with Two Matching Magazines, Navy Holster, Ma3473 - Outstanding Pre-World War I German 1906 DWM Navy Luger with Two Matching Magazines, Navy Holster, Ma
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $50000 - 75000 This is an example of an exceptionally nice, all original DWM Model 1906 first issue/modified, German Navy Luger rig that
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for (47,500.00) = 47,500.00
 
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Magnificent and Rare Documented Prototype Serial Number 0034 "1936 Dated" Polish Radom Model VIS 35 3474 - Magnificent and Rare Documented Prototype Serial Number 0034 "1936 Dated" Polish Radom Model VIS 35
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $35000 - 65000 This is a truly unique pre-war Polish VIS 35 semi-automatic presentation handgun. This specific model of pistol is an extr
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Estimate : 35,000.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for (35,000.00) = 35,000.00
 
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Unique Early Production Mauser Model 1896 Small Ring Hammer "Bolo" Broomhandle Pistol3475 - Unique Early Production Mauser Model 1896 Small Ring Hammer "Bolo" Broomhandle Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 This is a unique example of a Mauser commercial contract pistol that has the early style "Bolo" frame with the l...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Mauser Model 1896 Large Ring  Pistol with VL&D Markings with Matching Shoulder Stock3476 - Mauser Model 1896 Large Ring Pistol with VL&D Markings with Matching Shoulder Stock
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 This is an excellent example of a large ring variant Model 1896 Broomhandle Mauser pistol with the very desirable Von-Lenger
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Mauser Model 1896 "Red 9" Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol3477 - Mauser Model 1896 "Red 9" Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1800 This is an example of a Mauser Contract "Red 9" semi-automatic pistol. The trigger, safety, rear sight elevation...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Early Production Commercial Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pantagraph Slide and Matching Mag3478 - Early Production Commercial Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pantagraph Slide and Matching Mag
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 3750 The serial number is marked vertically on the right side of the frame and vertically on the right side of the slide ahead of
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Exceptional Late World War II Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol3479 - Exceptional Late World War II Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 The left side of the slide has the standard Walther banner followed by the two line address and caliber designation followed
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Scarce PDM Marked Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Bottom Magazine Release3480 - Scarce PDM Marked Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Bottom Magazine Release
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This is an excellent example of a scarce Munich Police Directorate Walther PP semi-automatic pistol. The left side of the sl
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Scarce Commercial Walther PPK Duraluminum Frame Semi-Automatic Pistol with Excellent Hsc Holster and3481 - Scarce Commercial Walther PPK Duraluminum Frame Semi-Automatic Pistol with Excellent Hsc Holster and
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This is an example of a scarce duraluminum frame Walther PPK pistol. The left side of the slide has the Walther legend and t
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Exceptional World War II Nazi 98K Steyr Single Claw Sniper Rifle with Scope, Metal Scope Can and Lea3482 - Exceptional World War II Nazi 98K Steyr Single Claw Sniper Rifle with Scope, Metal Scope Can and Lea
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $27500 - 42500 This is an exceptional example of a WWII 98K single claw sniper rifle that was manufactured by the Steyr factory in 1943/4
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Estimate : 27,500.00 - 42,500.00
Sold to floor for (35,000.00) = 35,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare Early Gold Washed Marine 1936 "NSKK" Chained Officers Dagger with Scabbard and Hanger3483 - Extremely Rare Early Gold Washed Marine 1936 "NSKK" Chained Officers Dagger with Scabbard and Hanger
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 18000 This is an exceptionally rare example of a prewar, 1936 model chained "NSKK" dagger. This beautiful example is...
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Estimate : 14,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Magnificent Rare Original World War II Nazi "SA" Dagger In Original Carl Eickhorn Marked Shipping Ba3484 - Magnificent Rare Original World War II Nazi "SA" Dagger In Original Carl Eickhorn Marked Shipping Ba
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 6500 This is an outstanding example of a like new WWII Nazi standard pattern SA dagger. Complete with it's original brown a...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Exceptional World War II 1943 Dated Krieghoff Luger Rig with Luftwaffe Proofed Holster and Two Match3485 - Exceptional World War II 1943 Dated Krieghoff Luger Rig with Luftwaffe Proofed Holster and Two Match
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 This is an excellent example of a rare WWII 1943 dated military contract Krieghoff P.08 Luger, that is complete with two m
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for (40,000.00) = 40,000.00
 
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Phenomenal One-Of-A-Kind "A.F. Stoeger" Three Gun Cased set with Numerous Original Accessories Inclu3486 - Phenomenal One-Of-A-Kind "A.F. Stoeger" Three Gun Cased set with Numerous Original Accessories Inclu
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $85000 - 140000 A) As noted the first pistol in this set, is a scarce DWM model 1923 Commercial "SAFE and LOADED" marked Luge...
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Estimate : 85,000.00 - 140,000.00
Sold to floor for (85,000.00) = 85,000.00
 
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Excellent and Very Desriable World War II 1936 Dated S/42 Nazi Luger Pistol Rig with Two Original Ma3487 - Excellent and Very Desriable World War II 1936 Dated S/42 Nazi Luger Pistol Rig with Two Original Ma
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 12000 This is an exceptionally nice all original and unaltered pre-WWII Nazi P.08 Luger complete pistol rig. The chamber is dated
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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