Premiere Firearms Auction

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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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World War II Colt Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol with British Proofs1817 - World War II Colt Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol with British Proofs
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 This Model 1911A1 Automatic Pistol was manufactured by Colt Firearms in early 1944. The right side of the receiver has the Or
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Two Scarce Early U.S. Bolo Style Fighting Knives with Sheaths1818 - Two Scarce Early U.S. Bolo Style Fighting Knives with Sheaths
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 1) Scarce early U.S. model 1909, Bolo knife made by the Plumb Manufacturing Company. Has the original bight polish, 14 inch
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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HBO "Band of Brothers" "Prop" Thompson M1A1 Submachine Gun with Webbing Rig1819 - HBO "Band of Brothers" "Prop" Thompson M1A1 Submachine Gun with Webbing Rig
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 This lot is comprised of a hard plastic/rubber copy Thompson submachine gun "movie prop" actually used in variou...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Three Framed US Women Work Effort Related Propaganda Posters1820 - Three Framed US Women Work Effort Related Propaganda Posters
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Estimate: $1200 - 1600 1) 21" x 28", illustrated by Clarence F. Underwood, circa 1918. Text reads, "Back our / Girls over there / ...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Springfield Armory D-Day Commemorative M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with Crate1821 - Springfield Armory D-Day Commemorative M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with Crate
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Estimate: $1500 - 2250 Limited production of M1 Garand rifle commemorating the D-Day invasion. Right rear of receiver marked "719 OF 1944&qu...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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HBO "Band of Brothers" M42 Jacket and Trousers with Documentation and Two Episode Scripts1822 - HBO "Band of Brothers" M42 Jacket and Trousers with Documentation and Two Episode Scripts
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2000 This lot includes the battle dress uniform worn by 1st Lt. Lynn D. "Buck" Compton played by Neil McDonough in th...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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World War II Colt Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol1823 - World War II Colt Model 1911A1 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufactured by Colt Firearms in the later part of 1943. The right side of the frame has the Ordnance escutcheon stamped be
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Scarce Wilkinson Sword Company First Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger with Sheath1824 - Scarce Wilkinson Sword Company First Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger with Sheath
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Estimate: $1300 - 2000 6 3/4 inch double edged blade, with the etched Wilkinson logo on one side of the ricasso and "THE/F-S/FIGHTING/KNIFE&...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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World War II Era Military Service Jacket with VII Fighter Command Patch and Hand Painted P-47 Thunde1825 - World War II Era Military Service Jacket with VII Fighter Command Patch and Hand Painted P-47 Thunde
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Green military service jacket size 38R with "G.E. Maxon" leather name tag on left chest, an embroidered circular...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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World War II U.S. Marine Pattern Forest Camouflage Utility Uniform Pieces1826 - World War II U.S. Marine Pattern Forest Camouflage Utility Uniform Pieces
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1300 This lot is comprised of three pair of U.S. Marine forest green camouflage trousers, one U.S. Marine forest green camouflage
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Rare Smith & Wesson/Armament Systems & Procedures Model 39-2 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Accessories1827 - Rare Smith & Wesson/Armament Systems & Procedures Model 39-2 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4000 - 6000 Designed in the 1960s by Paris Theodore, abstract artist, holster maker and (self-proclaimed) CIA independent contractor, th
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Exhibition Quality Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard Double Action Revo1828 - Exhibition Quality Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard Double Action Revo
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3000 - 4500 Manufactured in 1959. This revolver has near full coverage factory floral scroll with punch dot background engraving and gol
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter1829 - Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Built on the K-frame and was the first medium frame revolver chambered for the powerful .357 magnum cartridge. This revolver
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Rare Early Serial Smith & Wesson .32 Semi-Automatic Pistol1830 - Rare Early Serial Smith & Wesson .32 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 2750 This model was manufactured from 1924 to 1936 with a total production of only 957. The top of the barrel is marked with the
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Smith & Wesson Model 53 Double Action Revolver with Original Box1831 - Smith & Wesson Model 53 Double Action Revolver with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1600 Manufactured 1961-74 with standard markings and features. Complete with 24 extra steel inserts for 22 LR use, one extra 22 L
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Excellent Scarce Smith & Wesson Model 35 Semi-Automatic Pistol1832 - Excellent Scarce Smith & Wesson Model 35 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $700 - 950 Manufactured from 1913 to 1921 with a total production of approximately 8,350, this was Smith & Wesson's first attem...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 950.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Two Boxed Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers1833 - Two Boxed Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 A) This revolver was manufactured in 1968 and is 1 of only 3,630 produced. With box numbered to gun and cleaning tools. BB
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Two Boxed Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers1834 - Two Boxed Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1600 A) Manufactured 1966-67 the pistol features a ramp blade front sight and adjustable rear sight, checkered square-butt grips
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Two Boxed Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers1835 - Two Boxed Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1800 A) Manufactured in 1973 with standard markings and features. Complete with six steel inserts for 22 LR use and a factory box
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Two Boxed .22 LR Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistols1836 - Two Boxed .22 LR Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1800 A) Manufactured between 1959 and 1968. With box numbered to gun and tools. BBL: 7 inch slab side Stock: Gauge: 22 LR
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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