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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Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in 300 H&H Magnum1560 - Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in 300 H&H Magnum
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Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in 300 H&H Magnum Manufactured in 1956. Hooded ramp front sight, folding lea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Alaskan Bolt Action Rifle in 338 Winchester Magnum1561 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Alaskan Bolt Action Rifle in 338 Winchester Magnum
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Alaskan Bolt Action Rifle in 338 Winchester Magnum Manufactured in 1961, Standard Winchester markings including the factor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Desirable Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 7 x 57 Mauser1562 - Desirable Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 7 x 57 Mauser
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Desirable Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Rare 7 x 57 Mauser Manufactured in 1939 in the very rare and desirable "7 ...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Excellent Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle1563 - Excellent Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle
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Excellent Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle The Model 52 Sporter was introduced in 1934. This example has a ramp front sight with provis
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 338 Winchester Magnum with Original Box1564 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 338 Winchester Magnum with Original Box
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 338 Winchester Magnum with Original Box Manufactured in 1960, Standard Winchester markings including
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 52C Sporter Bolt Action Rifle1565 - Winchester Model 52C Sporter Bolt Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 52C Sporter Bolt Action Rifle Globe front sight on a ramp base, no provisions for a rear sight, Lyman receiver sight and receiver ta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Super Grade Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle1566 - Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Super Grade Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
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Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Super Grade Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle Manufactured in 1950 during a period that saw an increase in yearly production to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Desirable 300 Winchester Magnum1567 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Desirable 300 Winchester Magnum
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Desirable 300 Winchester Magnum Manufactured in 1963 in the rare .300 Winchester Magnum caliber, whic
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Varmint Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift1568 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Varmint Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Varmint Bolt Action Rifle in 220 Swift Manufactured in 1963. The varmint barrel and receiver are tapped for sight/scope mo
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Signed Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000 Bolt Ac1569 - Signed Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000 Bolt Ac
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Signed Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000 Bolt Action Rifle with Case and Box The rifle features a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Outstanding Scarce Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle in .264 Winchester Mag1570 - Outstanding Scarce Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle in .264 Winchester Mag
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Outstanding Scarce Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle in .264 Winchester Magnum Caliber with Box Manufactured in 1962. Ramp f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Scope1571 - Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Scope
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Scope Manufactured in 1947 during the transition period (late 1945-51). The rifle has s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Scarce .257 Roberts Caliber1572 - Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Scarce .257 Roberts Caliber
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Excellent Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Scarce .257 Roberts Caliber Manufactured in 1950 during the Transition period (late 1945 to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Rare Special Issue Cased Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade 3-Barrel Shotgun 1573 - Rare Special Issue Cased Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade 3-Barrel Shotgun
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Rare Special Issue Cased Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade 3-Barrel Shotgun Set According to a letter from Richard M. Pelton,
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Desirable Winchester Model 21 Skeet Grade Double Barrel Shotgun1574 - Desirable Winchester Model 21 Skeet Grade Double Barrel Shotgun
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Desirable Winchester Model 21 Skeet Grade Double Barrel Shotgun The shotgun features dual bead sights on a matte solid rib, choke marked "WS-1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Engraved Remington Factory Custom Shop D Grade Model 870 Slide Action Trap Shotgun1575 - Engraved Remington Factory Custom Shop D Grade Model 870 Slide Action Trap Shotgun
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Engraved Remington Factory Custom Shop D Grade Model 870 Slide Action Trap Shotgun These Remington Custom Shop D Grade shotguns are beautifully engra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Winchester Model 21 Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun with Vent Rib and Case1576 - Winchester Model 21 Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun with Vent Rib and Case
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Winchester Model 21 Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun with Vent Rib and Case This is a post-WWII production example with a vent rib and straight grip sto
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Desirable Early First Year Production Winchester Deluxe Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun with Factory1577 - Desirable Early First Year Production Winchester Deluxe Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun with Factory
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Desirable Early First Year Production Winchester Deluxe Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1887, the first year of p
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Winchester Model 1897 Solid Frame Slide Action Shotgun1578 - Winchester Model 1897 Solid Frame Slide Action Shotgun
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Winchester Model 1897 Solid Frame Slide Action Shotgun Manufactured in 1914. Single steel bead sight, the left rear of the barrel is marked with the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Exceptional Winchester Model 1901 Lever Action Shotgun1579 - Exceptional Winchester Model 1901 Lever Action Shotgun
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Exceptional Winchester Model 1901 Lever Action Shotgun Manufactured between 1901 and 1920 with a total production of approximately 65,000, the Model
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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