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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Exceptional U.S. Property Colt Model 1903 Hammerless .32 Pocket  Automatic Pistol with General Offic1860 - Exceptional U.S. Property Colt Model 1903 Hammerless .32 Pocket Automatic Pistol with General Offic
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Exceptional U.S. Property Colt Model 1903 Hammerless .32 Pocket Automatic Pistol with General Officer Holster Manufactured in 1945. The pistol has t
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Excellent World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster1861 - Excellent World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster
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Excellent World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Manufactured in 1944. Fixed low profile sights, with the two line, t
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet and Sheath1862 - Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet and Sheath
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Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet and Sheath This is a fine example of a desirable Johnson 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle. Developed in
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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World War II U.S. Inland M1A1 Semi-Automatic Paratrooper Carbine with Sling1863 - World War II U.S. Inland M1A1 Semi-Automatic Paratrooper Carbine with Sling
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World War II U.S. Inland M1A1 Semi-Automatic Paratrooper Carbine with Sling Blade front and 2-leaf rear sights, Inland barrel dated "6-44"...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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World War II U.S. Remington Model 1903 Modified Bolt Action Rifle with Sling1864 - World War II U.S. Remington Model 1903 Modified Bolt Action Rifle with Sling
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World War II U.S. Remington Model 1903 Modified Bolt Action Rifle with Sling Manufactured late in December of 1942 (receiver) with the barrel marked
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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World War II U.S. Military Stevens Model 520-30 Slide Action Trench Shotgun1865 - World War II U.S. Military Stevens Model 520-30 Slide Action Trench Shotgun
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World War II U.S. Military Stevens Model 520-30 Slide Action Trench Shotgun The U.S. Government ordered about 35,000 of these shotguns and they were
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Rifle with Warner & Swasey Telescopic Sight and Case1866 - U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Rifle with Warner & Swasey Telescopic Sight and Case
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U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Rifle with Warner & Swasey Telescopic Sight and Case This is an example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1903 rifle that...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Desirable Springfield Model 1903 Hoffer-Thompson Conversion Bolt Action Rifle1867 - Desirable Springfield Model 1903 Hoffer-Thompson Conversion Bolt Action Rifle
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Desirable Springfield Model 1903 Hoffer-Thompson Conversion Bolt Action Rifle Springfield Armory manufactured approximately 15,000 Model 1903 rifles
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with US Marked Receiver and Bayonet1868 - Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with US Marked Receiver and Bayonet
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Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with US Marked Receiver and Bayonet Single bead sight on the bayonet lug, 4-hole heat shield with the
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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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Scarce Ross Model 1905 Rifle with U.S. Markings1869 - Scarce Ross Model 1905 Rifle with U.S. Markings
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Scarce Ross Model 1905 Rifle with U.S. Markings This is an example of a Canadian Ross Model 1905 with U.S. markings. Ross rifles were purchased by th
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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 Hoffer-Thompson .22 Adaptors1870 - Rare Hoffer-Thompson .22 Adaptors
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Rare Hoffer-Thompson .22 Adaptors Four stripper clips containing five 22 caliber adaptors for the Model 1903 Hoffer-Thompson Gallery Practice rifle.
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Z Prefix Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle with Lyman Alaskan Telescopic Sight1871 - Z Prefix Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle with Lyman Alaskan Telescopic Sight
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Z Prefix Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle with Lyman Alaskan Telescopic Sight Manufactured by the Remington Arms Co. in 1943. The rifle has a blue
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903A1 National Match Style Bolt Action Rifle with Sling1872 - U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903A1 National Match Style Bolt Action Rifle with Sling
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U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903A1 National Match Style Bolt Action Rifle with Sling This example was manufactured in 1931. There is a star stamped
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Early Winchester M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle1873 - Early Winchester M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle
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Early Winchester M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle Manufactured in February of 1942. Has a "BATTLE RANGE" marked elevation knob and an unmar...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles with Bayonets -A) Rock Island Arsenal Mode1874 - Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles with Bayonets -A) Rock Island Arsenal Mode
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Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifles with Bayonets -A) Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle B) This example w...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Outstanding World War I U.S. Army Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver1875 - Outstanding World War I U.S. Army Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver
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Outstanding World War I U.S. Army Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver This is an excellent example of a S&W Model 1917 U.S. Ar...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Colt U.S. Model 1878/1902 Philippine Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter1876 - Colt U.S. Model 1878/1902 Philippine Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
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Colt U.S. Model 1878/1902 Philippine Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter In 1902 the Ordnance department purchased 4,600 Model 1902 revolvers
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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U.S. Colt Model 1909 Double Action Army Revolver1877 - U.S. Colt Model 1909 Double Action Army Revolver
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U.S. Colt Model 1909 Double Action Army Revolver Standard Colt markings with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", "P" and "RAC" ...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson 1899 Army Model Double Action Revolver1878 - Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson 1899 Army Model Double Action Revolver
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Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson 1899 Army Model Double Action Revolver This is an extremely fine example of a desirable U.S. Smith & Wesson Model ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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U.S. Navy Contract Colt Model 1895 "New Army and Navy" Double Action Revolver1879 - U.S. Navy Contract Colt Model 1895 "New Army and Navy" Double Action Revolver
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U.S. Navy Contract Colt Model 1895 "New Army and Navy" Double Action Revolver This fine example of a Colt U.S.N. Model 1895 DA was manufa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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