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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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Excellent Early Production Remington Double Barrel Derringer81 - Excellent Early Production Remington Double Barrel Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 4000 This is a highly desirable example of a Remington over/under Derringer that was manufactured circa 1868 and is also known as
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Rare Remington Zig-Zag Derringer82 - Rare Remington Zig-Zag Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This is the first Remington handgun chambered for metallic cartridge with an estimated 1,000 Zig-Zag derringers manufactured
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Remington Type III Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips83 - Remington Type III Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 Manufactured from 1912 to 1935. The top of the barrel rib is marked "REMINGTON ARMS-U.M.C. CO, ILION N.Y." Blade ...
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Scarce William W. Marston Three Barrel 22 Caliber Derringer84 - Scarce William W. Marston Three Barrel 22 Caliber Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3250 This superposed derringer is one of an estimated 300 manufactured without the knife from 1858 to 1864. The silver plated bra
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Scarce Frank Wesson Large Frame Superposed Pistol with Sliding Dirk85 - Scarce Frank Wesson Large Frame Superposed Pistol with Sliding Dirk
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured from 1868 to 1880. Third Type pistol with the one line Wesson legend on the side of the barrel. It has a retrac
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Derringers86 - Collector's Lot of Two Derringers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 A) There were 2,000-3,000 manufactured between 1866 and 1878. The barrels are a 22 RF and a 32 RF. The barrels can be rotate
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Early Production Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Pistol with Serial Number 1387 - Early Production Chicago Firearms Protector Palm Pistol with Serial Number 13
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in the 1890s. Rebated barrel, with a band of floral engraving. The removable side plate has a checkered pattern
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Frank Wesson Small Frame Superposed Pistol88 - Frank Wesson Small Frame Superposed Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 One of less than 3,000 small frame superposed pistols manufactured from 1868 to 1880. Second Type with the Wesson legend pla
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Woodward's Patent Swivel Over/Under Barrel Pistol89 - Woodward's Patent Swivel Over/Under Barrel Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 Each barrel is stamped with two British proofs with an additional proof on the right side of the frame. The left side of the
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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James Reid .22 Caliber "My Friend" Knuckle Duster Revolver90 - James Reid .22 Caliber "My Friend" Knuckle Duster Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Manufactured from 1868 to 1882 this is an example of a brass frame model. The left side of the top strap is marked "M...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Sharps Model 4C Pepperbox Pistol91 - Sharps Model 4C Pepperbox Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1100 Manufactured from 1859 to 1874. The right side of the frame is stamped "C. SHARPS PATENT/JAN. 25, 1859". Distinct...
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Remington-Elliot Derringers92 - Collector's Lot of Two Remington-Elliot Derringers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1800 A) Manufactured between 1863 and 1888. The barrels are marked on the left side with the manufacturer's name and addres...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Eben T. Starr Four Barrel Pepperbox93 - Eben T. Starr Four Barrel Pepperbox
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Manufactured from 1864 to 1869, this is a Fifth Model with longer and thinner grips and a barrel release spring not visible.
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Engraved Eben T. Starr Single Shot Derringer94 - Engraved Eben T. Starr Single Shot Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 This is one of an estimated 800 manufactured from 1864 to 1869 and this example has period style engraving. The derringer fe
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Two Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent Four Barrel Derringers95 - Two Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent Four Barrel Derringers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 A) This pistol was manufactured in England during the 1860s. The barrels are niter blue, the hammer trigger and barrel releas
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Rare Remington Zig-Zag Derringer96 - Rare Remington Zig-Zag Derringer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 3500 This rare derringer was the first Remington handgun chambered for metallic cartridge and was manufactured in 1861 and 1862 w
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Early Remington Double Barrel Deringer with Pearl Grips97 - Early Remington Double Barrel Deringer with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Manufactured circa 1868 and is also known as the Model No. 2. The top of the barrel rib is marked "E. REMINGTON &...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Two Remington Ring Trigger Derringers98 - Two Remington Ring Trigger Derringers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 A) Manufactured circa 1863 to 1888. Two line address/Elliots patent dates on top of the barrel. Matching serial number on th
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Engraved Remington Rider Magazine Pistol99 - Engraved Remington Rider Magazine Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 One of the most unusual 19th Century pocket pistols manufactured from 1871 to 1888 featuring factory engraving. The top barre
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Excellent Remington Over and Under Derringer Pistol100 - Excellent Remington Over and Under Derringer Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The top of the barrel rib is marked "REMINGTON ARMS Co. ILION, N.Y.". Matching numbers on the lower barrel and l...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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