September Premiere Firearms Auction

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“Fresh, Historic, and Rare” is the potent combination of words Rock Island Auction Company Owner and President Patrick Hogan has used to describe the RIAC upcoming September Premiere Firearms Auction. The entire auction exudes condition, quality and rarity but its greatest appeal lies in the freshness of what is being offered. It is not often a collector, auctioneer, investment buyer, or dealer is given the opportunity to own, buy, or in Rock Island’s case, market and sell a historically significant piece; or an item that was manufactured in 1861 that looks like it did the day it left the factory over 150 years ago. However, this opportunity has presented itself to the Rock Island Auction Company in their upcoming September 13th, 14th, and 15th Premiere Firearms Auction. Contained within the sale are a number of collections from monumental and legendary names in firearms collecting. Included are the Smith & Wesson and Colt Automatic Pistol Collection of Mr. William Goddard featuring the Gustave Young Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson .44 Frontier exhibited at the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exhibition in Chicago with an Unmatched Historic Pedigree from Arizona; as well as the first Colt Automatic Pistol--Colt Model 1900 John Browning Prototype Slide Lock Semi-Automatic Pistol. Part II of the Chuck and Sharron Lindley Collection of German Automatic Pistols is also part of this auction. The beautiful and comprehensive Winchester collection of Mr. Mike Ginn which touts early 1st model 1873’s, the most extensive and complete collection of large frame 1876’s RIAC has ever handled headlined by the Fully Documented, Factory Engraved, Ulrich Signed, 50 Express, Matted Barrel, 22” Short Rifle Model 1876. Also, the Estate Collection of noted Colt Collector C.D. Terry which includes a phenomenal selection of percussion Colts and a historic grouping of 1871-1872 Open Top Revolvers. Most notable are two rifles from the most prominent name in all of Winchester Collecting, Mac McCroskie, featuring the Finest Known Iron Frame Henry Rifle and a Conrad F. Ulrich signed Relief Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Masterpiece Rifle.
The fact of the matter is that the bulk of the marquee pieces featured in this sale have sat within some of the most noteworthy collections within their respected fields for many decades. “When quality, condition and rarity come together, there is no telling what will happen at auction. Rarely can you tout something as being the very best of the best in any field of collectable, but in this sale we can say it more than once.” said Hogan.
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Double Barrel Damascus 16 Gauge Percussion Shotgun1260 - Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Double Barrel Damascus 16 Gauge Percussion Shotgun
Rock Island Auction Company
Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Double Barrel Damascus 16 Gauge Percussion Shotgun The lock plates are game scene and scroll engraved with the scroll
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Eaton & Abbey Double Barrel Side Lock Hammer 10 Gauge Shotgun1261 - Eaton & Abbey Double Barrel Side Lock Hammer 10 Gauge Shotgun
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Eaton & Abbey Double Barrel Side Lock Hammer 10 Gauge Shotgun Single brass bead sight, with "EATON & ABBEY, CHICAGO - LAMINATED STEEL&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Unique Gold Inlaid Baader & Sohn Muchen Marked Large Caliber Double Barrel Pinfire Rifle with Relief1262 - Unique Gold Inlaid Baader & Sohn Muchen Marked Large Caliber Double Barrel Pinfire Rifle with Relief
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Unique Gold Inlaid Baader & Sohn Muchen Marked Large Caliber Double Barrel Pinfire Rifle with Relief Carved Buttstock Equipped with fixed sight...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Silver Inlaid Barth Joseph Kuchenreuter Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Silver Furniture1263 - Silver Inlaid Barth Joseph Kuchenreuter Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Silver Furniture
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Silver Inlaid Barth Joseph Kuchenreuter Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Silver Furniture This high quality double barrel percussion shotgun has
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Engraved C. Pirko Over/Under Percussion Rifle with Silver Inlaid Barrel Bands1264 - Engraved C. Pirko Over/Under Percussion Rifle with Silver Inlaid Barrel Bands
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Engraved C. Pirko Over/Under Percussion Rifle with Silver Inlaid Barrel Bands The upper barrel is marked "C. PIRKO IN WIEN" and is equipp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Silver and Gold Inlaid Engraved 10 Gauge Percussion Shotgun1265 - Silver and Gold Inlaid Engraved 10 Gauge Percussion Shotgun
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Silver and Gold Inlaid Engraved 10 Gauge Percussion Shotgun Although this shotgun is without maker markings, it is a high quality percussion firearm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Fine Engraved German Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun1266 - Fine Engraved German Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun
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Fine Engraved German Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun The solid rib has a single bead sight and each barrel has a gold highlighted hallmark at the br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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German Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle1267 - German Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle
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German Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle Full octagon target weight barrel with a replacement bead on the ramp front sight. Marked "BOHLER STAHL&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Engraved German Gutwirth Single Shot Stalking Rifle1268 - Engraved German Gutwirth Single Shot Stalking Rifle
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Engraved German Gutwirth Single Shot Stalking Rifle The action features a fine English scroll type pattern with "F. GUTWIRTH/ve WORLIK" m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Matching Pair of Exhibition Engraved and Gold Inlaid Lidlich Poznaniu Marked Percussion Target Pisto1269 - Matching Pair of Exhibition Engraved and Gold Inlaid Lidlich Poznaniu Marked Percussion Target Pisto
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Matching Pair of Exhibition Engraved and Gold Inlaid Lidlich Poznaniu Marked Percussion Target Pistols with Relief Carved Stocks -A) Engraved and Gold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Friedreich Bartels German Single Shot Target Pistol1270 - Friedreich Bartels German Single Shot Target Pistol
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Friedreich Bartels German Single Shot Target Pistol Fitted with a windage adjustable semi-hooded pin front sight and a windage and elevation adjustab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Magnificent Cased Nimschke Engraved Presentation Moore No. 1 Derringer Presented to Don Juan Bustama1271 - Magnificent Cased Nimschke Engraved Presentation Moore No. 1 Derringer Presented to Don Juan Bustama
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Magnificent Cased Nimschke Engraved Presentation Moore No. 1 Derringer Presented to Don Juan Bustamante During His Mission to New York City to Purchas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Factory Engraved Sharps Model 2A Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol with Carved Pearl Grips (In Sultan of 1272 - Factory Engraved Sharps Model 2A Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol with Carved Pearl Grips (In Sultan of
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Factory Engraved Sharps Model 2A Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol with Carved Pearl Grips (In Sultan of Turkey Crest) Manufactured between 1859 and 1874.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Factory Engraved Remington Elliot Patent 32 Caliber Ring Trigger Pepperbox Revolver with Ivory Grips1273 - Factory Engraved Remington Elliot Patent 32 Caliber Ring Trigger Pepperbox Revolver with Ivory Grips
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Factory Engraved Remington Elliot Patent 32 Caliber Ring Trigger Pepperbox Revolver with Ivory Grips and Case Marketed as the New Repeating Pistol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Scarce Engraved Wm. W. Marston Three Barrel 32 Derringer with Pearl Grips1274 - Scarce Engraved Wm. W. Marston Three Barrel 32 Derringer with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Scarce Engraved Wm. W. Marston Three Barrel 32 Derringer with Pearl Grips This is an example of one of the approximately 3,300 three barrel derringer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Scarce Remington Rider Magazine Pistol with Attractive Custom Case1275 - Scarce Remington Rider Magazine Pistol with Attractive Custom Case
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Scarce Remington Rider Magazine Pistol with Attractive Custom Case Manufactured from 1871 to 1888, with a total production of approximately 10,000, t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Spectacular Cased Pair of Engraved Gold and Silver Remington Over/Under Derringers with Pearl Grips 1276 - Spectacular Cased Pair of Engraved Gold and Silver Remington Over/Under Derringers with Pearl Grips
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Spectacular Cased Pair of Engraved Gold and Silver Remington Over/Under Derringers with Pearl Grips -A) Engraved Gold and Silver Type II Remington Ove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Rare Stevens "Fishtail" Vest Pocket Pistol1277 - Rare Stevens "Fishtail" Vest Pocket Pistol
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Rare Stevens "Fishtail" Vest Pocket Pistol Also known as the "Kickup Model" with an estimated 1,000 manufactured from 1864 to 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Very Early Developmental Remington Number 1 Vest Pocket Derringer1278 - Very Early Developmental Remington Number 1 Vest Pocket Derringer
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Very Early Developmental Remington Number 1 Vest Pocket Derringer Manufactured between 1865 and 1888 and also known as the "Saw Handle Deringe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Marble's Model 1921 Game Getter Combination Rifle/Shotgun with Holster and Cleaning Tools1279 - Marble's Model 1921 Game Getter Combination Rifle/Shotgun with Holster and Cleaning Tools
Rock Island Auction Company
Marble's Model 1921 Game Getter Combination Rifle/Shotgun with Holster and Cleaning Tools Manufactured between 1908 and 1955. Blade front sight...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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