December 2, 3, & 4 Premiere Firearms Auction

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A truly stunning auction filled with many desirable antiques! Over 2700 Lots! Over 450 Colts, the Second Installment of Putnam Green Collection: Part II, Civil War Arms featuring 50+ carbines and confederate arms, 12 Volcanic arms, US and German Military arms spanning two World Wars, the William "Bill" Neal Collection: the finest Woodsman Collection, antique flintlock pistols, Part II of the finest M1 Carbine Collection, quality Lugers and much more!
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Rare H.E. Dimick St. Louis Percussion Rifle1200 - Rare H.E. Dimick St. Louis Percussion Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 8000 German silver blade front and screw adjustable sporting rear sights, with the barrel turned for a false muzzle and marked ...
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Rare Sharps Model 1853 Military Rifle1201 - Rare Sharps Model 1853 Military Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 This is a very fine example of a scarce Sharps Model 1853 Military rifle that was manufactured circa 1854 to 1856. These rif
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Five Sharps Bullet Molds and One Winchester Cartridge Loading Tool1202 - Five Sharps Bullet Molds and One Winchester Cartridge Loading Tool
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 All molds in this lot are steel, single cavity with cutters. 1) Sharps "Old Reliable" 44-500 Mold, numbered 676....
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Three Sealed Boxes of Vintage Ammunition1203 - Three Sealed Boxes of Vintage Ammunition
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1600 All boxes are unopened and wrapped in plastic. 1) 10 long range .44 caliber cartridges (550 grs., form LP, mixture 1-11 thic
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Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Mid Range Target Rifle1204 - Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Mid Range Target Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 6500 Manufactured from 1875 to 1890. Adjustable globe front sight, no provisions for a rear sight and equipped with a tang mounte
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Marlin/Ballard Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle1205 - Marlin/Ballard Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4500 Unsure of the exact model, but shares characteristics of more than one model of Ballard rifle. The left side of the receiver
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Marlin/Ballard Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle1206 - Marlin/Ballard Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Unsure of the exact model, but shares characteristics of more than one model of Ballard rifle. The left side of the receiver
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Marlin Ballard No. 6 1/2 Rigby Off Hand Mid Range Single Shot Rifle1207 - Marlin Ballard No. 6 1/2 Rigby Off Hand Mid Range Single Shot Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured circa 1880 to 1882. This particular rifle has all matching numbers on the stock, forearm, buttplate, breech blo
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Four Shooting Trophies and Two Shooting Themed Lidded Mugs1208 - Four Shooting Trophies and Two Shooting Themed Lidded Mugs
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $750 - 1500 1) Martial shooting trophy, 7 1/2 inches tall, inscribed "Annual Shoot/6th Co. C.A.C./M.V.M./Sept.6.1909./Second Prize...
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Sold to ham1958 for (500.00 + 97.50BP) = 597.50
 
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Historic Sharps-Borschardt Model 1878 Single Shot Creedmoor Target Rifle Owned By Frank Hyde Wimbled1209 - Historic Sharps-Borschardt Model 1878 Single Shot Creedmoor Target Rifle Owned By Frank Hyde Wimbled
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 15000 This is an exceptionally nice example of a Sharps Model 1878, Walnut side panel, Creedmoor long range target rifle that was
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Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Rare Shooting-Themed "CREEDMORE" Mechanical Bank1210 - Rare Shooting-Themed "CREEDMORE" Mechanical Bank
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Measuring 10 inches wide and 6/4 inches tall, depicting a man in military garb aiming a rifle at a target on a tree. The rif
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Sharps "Old Reliable" Model 1874 Mid-Range Number 1 Single Shot Rifle with Vernier Rear Sight1211 - Sharps "Old Reliable" Model 1874 Mid-Range Number 1 Single Shot Rifle with Vernier Rear Sight
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 This is a fine example of a very desirable Sharps No. 1 mid-range target rifle in the 40-70 sharps cartridge. This model was
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Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle1212 - Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle
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Estimate: $4500 - 6500 The top flat is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO. HARTFORD CONN." ahead of the Lawrence rear sight and "CALIBRE 40&q...
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Grouping of Shooting Art and Memorabilia1214 - Grouping of Shooting Art and Memorabilia
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Estimate: $1200 - 1800 1) Engraved, framed brass plaque showing a tavern scene. Some of the men carry rifles and wear Germanic hunting garb. 8 3/8
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Rare Factory Engraved Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver1215 - Rare Factory Engraved Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $25000 - 45000 This is an exceedingly rare example of a Factory Engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy Squareback Trigger Guard revolver that was
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The Finest Factory Engraved Documented Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top Revolver with Ivory Grips; One of1216 - The Finest Factory Engraved Documented Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top Revolver with Ivory Grips; One of
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $150000 - 225000 Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top revolver with Colt factory letter. The factory letter states that this revolver was shipped
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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Relief Carved Checkered Mexican Snake and Eagle 1217 - Factory Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Relief Carved Checkered Mexican Snake and Eagle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 25000 This fine factory engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver was manufactured in 1867. The revolver is decorated with Colt&#...
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Historic Colt Round Barrel Without Ejector Cartridge Conversion Inscribed to Pinkerton Detective Jam1218 - Historic Colt Round Barrel Without Ejector Cartridge Conversion Inscribed to Pinkerton Detective Jam
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7500 This is a very fine example of a historic Pinkerton detective inscribed Colt Cartridge Conversion revolver that was manufact
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Rare New York Engraved Colt Model 1860 Richards Conversion Revolver with Pearl Grips1219 - Rare New York Engraved Colt Model 1860 Richards Conversion Revolver with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $20000 - 40000 Colt Model 1860 Richards Conversion revolver manufactured c.1871-1878. The revolver has a nickel-plated barrel, cylinder,
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Outstanding Fluted Cylinder Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver1220 - Outstanding Fluted Cylinder Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $20000 - 40000 This exceptional Colt Model 1860 Army revolver with fluted cylinder was manufactured in 1861. This rare revolver is one of
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Scarce Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver1221 - Scarce Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 This excellent Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver Colt factory made to chamber the .38 rimfire cartridge. This revolver is a stan
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Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Skin Cartridges1222 - Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Skin Cartridges
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Three unopened packages of seamless skin 44 caliber cartridges for the Colt Army Revolver produced by D.C. Sage. The W.J. Sy
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Rare Colt U.S. Walker Replacement Dragoon Revolver (Fluck Dragoon) with Inscribed Confederate Marked1223 - Rare Colt U.S. Walker Replacement Dragoon Revolver (Fluck Dragoon) with Inscribed Confederate Marked
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 16000 This is a rare example of a Colt U.S. Walker Replacement Dragoon revolver that was manufactured in 1848. The Fluck Dragoons
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Military Inspected Colt Walker or 1st Model Dragoon Type Powder Flask1224 - Military Inspected Colt Walker or 1st Model Dragoon Type Powder Flask
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 5000 This is an example of a late Walker or 1st Model Dragoon Colt powder flask. The flask shows the décor of massed flags...
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Rare First Year Production Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Revolver Serial Number 1391225 - Rare First Year Production Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Revolver Serial Number 139
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 8500 Colt manufactured only approximately 15,500 of these revolvers from 1847 to 1850. This revolver was manufactured in 1849, t
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Two Powder Flasks1226 - Two Powder Flasks
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 1) Unique unmarked powder flask measuring nearly 5 inches long with a double face design showing a peacock on a column. 2) U
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Exceptional Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver1227 - Exceptional Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 6500 This is an exceptional example of a Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver manufactured in 1865. The revolver has the Colt high pol
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Original W. Kidder Marked Case for a Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Accessories1228 - Original W. Kidder Marked Case for a Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Accessories
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 7500 This is an original hardwood partitioned case for a Colt Model 1849 Revolver as produced by W. Kidder. The case retains the
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Very Fine Civil War, U.S. Contract Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver1229 - Very Fine Civil War, U.S. Contract Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $15000 - 20000 U.S. Contract Colt Model 1860 Army revolver manufactured in 1862. The revolver has a military blue barrel, cylinder and ba
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Exceptional Colt U.S. Contract Model 1851 "Army" Navy Revolver1230 - Exceptional Colt U.S. Contract Model 1851 "Army" Navy Revolver
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Estimate: $9500 - 14000 Made in 1857, as part of an Ordnance Department contract which was primarily destined for the United States Army. Cone fron
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Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Skin Cartridges1231 - Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Skin Cartridges
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 Two sealed packages of combustible envelope cartridges, which are wrapped in plastic. 1) 6 Hazard 44 caliber combustible enve
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Inscribed Civil War Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver1232 - Inscribed Civil War Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 5000 This is an example of a Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver that was manufactured in 1863. The back strap is inscribed: "F....
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Custom Engraved Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grip1233 - Custom Engraved Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver with Ivory Grip
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Estimate: $1000 - 1500 Manufactured in 1870 and subsequently custom engraved in the late 20th century, with a scroll pattern on a punch dot backgro
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Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver, Period "Belly Gun"1234 - Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver, Period "Belly Gun"
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Estimate: $1500 - 3000 Produced in 1863, and at some point altered to increase ease of carry and concealment, with the loading lever deleted, the b
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Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Scarce Fluted Cylinder1235 - Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Scarce Fluted Cylinder
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Model 1860 Army revolvers with fluted cylinders are only found among the first 8,000 produced (This example is assembled fro
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Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver1236 - Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1600 Manufactured in 1866. The top barrel flat is stamped with the one line New York address and the frame has "COLTS / PAT...
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Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver1237 - Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver
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Estimate: $800 - 1200 Manufactured in 1861. The top of the barrel has the two line New York address and the fluted cylinder has the patent marking.
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Cased Colt Model 1851 London Navy Revolver with "WD" Marking1238 - Cased Colt Model 1851 London Navy Revolver with "WD" Marking
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 Manufactured in 1855. This Second Model London Model 1851 Navy revolver has the distinctive steel back strap and large oval
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Very Fine Civil War Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver1239 - Very Fine Civil War Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $6500 - 9000 Manufactured in 1862. The revolver has a three screw frame cut for a shoulder stock and is marked "COLTS/PATENT"...
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Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver1240 - Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4000 - 7000 Manufactured in 1854. The revolver has the round brass trigger guard and rectangular cylinder stops found on Third Model Dra
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Fine Post-Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Checkered Ivory Grips1241 - Fine Post-Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Checkered Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 18000 This is an excellent example of a desirable Colt Model 1860 Army revolver manufactured in late 1869, that has been fitted
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Desirable Cased Colt 1851 Navy Small Trigger Guard Percussion Revolver1242 - Desirable Cased Colt 1851 Navy Small Trigger Guard Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 11000 This is an exceptionally fine example of a early, cased Colt M1851 Navy, small trigger guard, percussion revolver manufactu
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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Ivory Grips and Case1243 - Factory Engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Ivory Grips and Case
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 13000 Manufactured in 1852, with the distinctive small oval trigger guard, recoil shield without capping groove, thin barrel lug
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Sold to jointdoc57 for (7,000.00 + 1,365.00BP) = 8,365.00
 
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Cased Early Production Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver1244 - Cased Early Production Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 7000 This is a very fine example of a Colt Model 1862 Police revolver that was manufactured in 1861, the first year of production
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Excellent Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver1245 - Excellent Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5500 Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver manufactured in 1861. The revolver has the Colt high polish commercial blue finish on the ba
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Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top Revolver Serial Number 541246 - Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top Revolver Serial Number 54
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8000 - 12000 Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top revolver manufactured in 1871. The revolver has the distinctive rear sight on the barrel breech
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, Period "Belly Gun" with Ivory Grip1247 - Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, Period "Belly Gun" with Ivory Grip
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Made in 1869, as part of the Late Fourth Model serial range, later shortened to the current length. Brass bead and hammer no
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Colt London Addressed Model 1851 Navy with Scarce Lower Canada Marking1248 - Colt London Addressed Model 1851 Navy with Scarce Lower Canada Marking
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Estimate: $2250 - 3250 Produced in 1855. Brass cone front and hammer notch rear sights, with "ADDRESS. COL: COLT, LONDON." on the top f...
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Colt London Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Accessories1249 - Colt London Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Accessories
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Manufactured in the Colt London Armory in 1855 with iron grip straps. One line London barrel address, "COLTS/PATENT&q...
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Civil War U.S. Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver1250 - Civil War U.S. Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Manufactured in 1863. Three screw frame cut for a shoulder stock marked "COLTS / PATENT" on the left side. Barre...
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