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Rock Island Auction Company
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Premiere Firearms Auction
Premiere Firearms Auction
Auction Currency
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Auction Location
7819 42nd St West
,
Rock Island
,
Illinois
,
61201
,
United States
Auction Details
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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Unique "Left Handed" Peter White Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 4500 Brass blade front sight and dovetailed notch rear, with "P.L. White" on the top flat of the barrel, a drum-style...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
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(4,500.00) =
4,500.00
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Desirable "J B" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2500 - 4000 Silver finished brass blade front sight and fixed rear sight, with no markings visible on the barrel, "J B" on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
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(3,750.00) =
3,750.00
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J. Golcher/"B.F.K." Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Silver finished brass blade front sight and dovetailed notch rear, with "B.F.K." on the top flat of the barrel, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
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(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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Virginia Attributed Unidentified Full Stock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3500 Blade front sight, with an open rear dovetail slot and straight line borders on the lock plate. Smooth, straight wrist stock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
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(2,750.00) =
2,750.00
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S. Shillito & Son Full Stock Percussion Conversion Kentucky Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Dovetailed brass blade front and notch rear sights, with "S. Shillito. &. Son." on the top flat, an unmarked...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(950.00) =
950.00
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"M. Spitzer" Signed Full Stock Kentucky Flintlock Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2250 Blade front and notch rear sights, with scroll accents flanking "M. Spitzer" on the top flat, and some light eng...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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D. Douglass Marked Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Dovetailed silver finished blade front and notch rear sights, with "D DOUGLASS" stamped in block letters on the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for
(1,700.00) =
1,700.00
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Percussion Conversion Full Stock Kentucky Rifle with H.E. Leman Lock
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Dovetailed brass blade front sight and fixed notch rear, with zig-zag engraving on the top barrel flat, scroll designs on th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for
(1,200.00) =
1,200.00
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"J Ruslin" Marked Full Stock Kentucky Flintlock Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Silver blade front sight and dovetailed notch rear sight, with "J Ruslin" at the rear of the top flat, just behi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for
(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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"ST. LOUIS" Marked Full Stock Percussion Plains Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 3000 Raised bead front and notch rear sights, with a partially faded makers mark reading "(illegible)/ST. LOUIS" (wri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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(1,600.00) =
1,600.00
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"A. HUMMEL" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Rifle is equipped with a conventional fixed rear sight, with an early 20th Century replacement globe sight in the front dove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to bach33089 for
(850.00 + 174.25BP) =
1,024.25
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Enos Border Attributed Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 Silver finished blade front and notch rear sights, with a faint name on the top flat, drum bolster, double set triggers, and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for
(1,300.00) =
1,300.00
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George Kopp/J. Golcher Full Stock Percussion Pennsylvania Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1900 Silver finished blade front and notch rear sights with "G. KOPP" on the top flat, drum bolster, double set trigg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for
(1,000.00) =
1,000.00
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Unmarked Double Barrel Percussion Cape Target Rifle with Silver Mountings
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 There are no visible makers or any other markings on the rifle. Each barrel gauges at about 44 with the left barrel smooth bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for
(650.00) =
650.00
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"J + Clark" Marked Full Stock Percussion Kentucky Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 Brass blade front and notch rear sights with "J + Clark" marked on the upper barrel, drum bolster, double set tri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
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(1,300.00) =
1,300.00
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Two 19th Century American Percussion Rifles
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 A) Heavy barrel equipped with a globe front and adjustable rear sights and marked "J.H. JOHNSTON GREAT WESTERN/GUN WO...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
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(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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Extraordinary Nickel Plated Deluxe Presentation Cased Smith & Wesson 320 Revolving Rifle
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $45000 - 65000 Introduced 1879 and manufactured until 1887 with a total production of only 977, this is one of the rarest Smith & W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45,000.00 - 65,000.00
Sold to floor for
(85,000.00) =
85,000.00
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Very Fine Desirable U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 This is a fine original example of a First Model Schofield Single Action revolver. A total of 3,035 of these were manufact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for
(10,000.00) =
10,000.00
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Very Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $12000 - 18000 Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1876-77 with a total production of approximately 5,934. The revolver is marked wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for
(10,000.00) =
10,000.00
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Desirable Rare Large Frame Smith & Wesson Lever Action Magazine Pistol
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $25000 - 40000 Predecessor to the more frequently encountered brass frame "volcanic", this is a rare example of the 8 inch ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for
(18,000.00) =
18,000.00
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U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9500 - 13000 Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1876-77 with a total production of approximately 5,934. The revolver is marked wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for
(9,500.00) =
9,500.00
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Smith & Wesson No 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver with British Proofs and Unique Pari
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 7500 The first variation of the Number Three was dubbed the American, and bears many distinctions, including being the first cart
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for
(6,000.00) =
6,000.00
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Scarce Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with Rare 20 Inch Barrel and Stock Mounted Peep Sigh
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $16000 - 25000 Manufactured 1879 to 1887 with a total production of only 977. The Smith & Wesson 320 revolving rifle is one of the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 16,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for
(22,500.00) =
22,500.00
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Rare Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Target Single Action Revolver with Shoulder Stock and Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 9500 Manufactured from 1878 to 1912, the New Model 3 was an improved design of the original Model 3, Smith & Wesson's f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for
(6,500.00) =
6,500.00
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Extraordinary Smith & Wesson No 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $18000 - 27500 This is an exceptional example of the first variation of the Number Three was dubbed the American, and bears many distinct
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 27,500.00
Sold to floor for
(20,000.00) =
20,000.00
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Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 1st Model Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 This is an example of a 1st Model No 3 Smith & Wesson commercial revolver. Also known as the "Old, Old Model Russ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
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(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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Engraved British Copy of Smith & Wesson Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $950 - 1400 This British revolver is similar in design to the Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Revolver. The lower barrel flat is stamped ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 950.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for
(700.00) =
700.00
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Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson First Model First Issue Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2000 A) Introduced in 1857 the First Model was manufactured in various forms through 1881 with this being an example of a First I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
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(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Antique Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2500 A) Manufactured from 1861 to 1874. The barrel rib has the one line address and the cylinder has the patent date with British
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for
(1,500.00) =
1,500.00
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Collectors Lot of Two Spur Trigger 22 Rim Fire Revolvers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 A) Manufactured from 1860 to 1868. The top of the barrel rib has the one line address, the cylinder is marked with the paten
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for
(2,500.00) =
2,500.00
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Exceptional Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 12000 This is a excellent and totally original example of a Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver. These revolvers wer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for
(11,000.00) =
11,000.00
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Smith & Wesson Number Three First Model American Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 Manufactured between 1870 and 1872 with a total production of approximately 8,000. "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for
(5,500.00) =
5,500.00
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Fine Civil War Range Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 Manufactured from 1861 to 1874, the Model No. 2 Army began production just prior to the start of the Civil War and quickly b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for
(1,600.00) =
1,600.00
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Civil War Range Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Revolver with Scarce Five Inch Barrel
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 Manufactured from 1861 to 1874. The top of the barrel rib has the one line address and the cylinder has the patent date mark
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for
(1,400.00) =
1,400.00
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Fine Civil War Range Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2000 The barrel rib has the one line address and the cylinder has the patent date. Three pins hold the cylinder stop to the top s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for
(1,300.00) =
1,300.00
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Very Fine Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 1/2, 2nd Issue Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $800 - 1300 Manufactured from 1868 to 1875. The top of the barrel rib has the one line address, patent dates (1855, 1859 and 1865) markin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for
(1,800.00) =
1,800.00
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Engraved Silver Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 First Issue Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1600 - 2250 Manufactured between 1865 to 1868. Features period applied non-factory high quality floral scroll engraving present on the b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for
(2,250.00) =
2,250.00
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Excellent Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 32 Centerfire Single Action Revolver with Original Box
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1600 Manufactured from 1878 to 1892. This later Model 1 1/2 is marked with the two line address/patent reissue dates on top of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for
(1,300.00) =
1,300.00
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Rare Blue Finish Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $14000 - 22500 Also known as the Improved Army or Frontier Army, the Model 1875 Revolver was manufactured from 1875 to 1889 with this exa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 22,500.00
Sold to floor for
(13,000.00) =
13,000.00
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Fine Scarce Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $10000 - 15000 This is one of the estimated 2,000 Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolvers manufactured from 1891 to 1896. The Model 1890
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for
(10,000.00) =
10,000.00
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Scarce Blue Finish Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $18000 - 25000 This is one of the estimated 2,000 Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolvers manufactured from 1891 to 1896. The Model 1890
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for
(22,500.00) =
22,500.00
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Scarce Forehand & Wadsworth New Model Army Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3750 - 6500 Manufactured circa late 1870s to 1880s with a total of less than 1,000 produced. The new model is similar to the old model e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,750.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for
(3,750.00) =
3,750.00
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Scarce Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2750 One of the most widely sought after Remington handguns, the 1890 was manufactured from 1891 to 1894, with only approximately
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for
(1,900.00) =
1,900.00
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Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Single Action Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1400 Improved design of the original Model 3, Smith & Wesson's first top-break, automatic ejection revolver introduced i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for
(1,600.00) =
1,600.00
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Fine Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 6000 This is a fine original example of a Colt 1873 Single Action Army revolver that was manufactured in late 1892 or early 1893.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for
(4,250.00) =
4,250.00
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Extremely Rare Documented Only Known Shoulder Stocked Merwin Hulbert & Co. First Model Frontier Army
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $15000 - 25000 This revolver is pictured in the book "The Story of Merwin Hulbert & Co. Firearms" by Phelps on page 11 an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for
(19,000.00) =
19,000.00
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Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 4750 This is an example of a Merwin Hulbert & Co., large frame, double action revolver with top strap, fluted cylinder and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,750.00
Sold to floor for
(3,250.00) =
3,250.00
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Merwin Hulbert Large Frame Single Action Revolver with Pearl Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3250 - 4500 Manufactured from 1876 to the 1880s, these Large Frame Single Action Revolvers were also known as the "Army Revolver&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,250.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for
(3,000.00) =
3,000.00
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Magnificent Colt Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver Marked "FOR .44 S&W CTG"
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $27500 - 42500 Colt Bisley Single Action Flattop Target Model revolver manufactured in 1900. This revolver is one of 64 Bisley Target Mod
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 27,500.00 - 42,500.00
Sold to floor for
(35,000.00) =
35,000.00
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Magnificent Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Documented Ivory Grips and Factory Letter
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 13000 The included factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, blue finish and ivory grips. The revolver w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for
(12,000.00) =
12,000.00
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