Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

OUR OUTSTANDING RESULTS ARE BASED ON EXPERIENCE, INTEGRITY AND A RELIABLE REPUTATION

How can a company’s reputation be judged for integrity and fair dealings? We believe reputation and results are the true test.

In 2004, RIA brought nearly 15 million, in 2005, nearly 16 million, in 2006 over 19 million, and in 2007, 28.6 million, making them the highest grossing auction house in the world for firearms 4 years running. Rock Island Auction Company routinely sells over 60% and as high as 68% of its auction lots to bidders who are absentee  - that’s trust! Rock Island Auction Company does not play games, we conduct auctions. In our last auction 97.4% of the items sold! In the last four years Rock Island Auction Company has sold no less than 97% of the lots brought to the auction block.

If you want the widest array of potential buyers to bid on your single item or your entire collection allow Rock Island Auction Company to market it through our auction services. We can be trusted to obtain results ­ just look at our record.

Rock Island Auction Company has been #1 in the industry for the 4th consecutive year Our December 2007 auction realized $11 MILLION PLUS We achieved over $28 MILLION in sales for 2007 - including several astonishing world records We have achieved over $130 MILLION in sales sine 1993 Rock Island Auction is #1 in Antique Firearms sold!  We have sold more antique firearms than any other auction house in the past 3 years. Rock Island Auction is #1 in total number of firearms sold!  We have sold 37000+ firearms (not lots, firearms) in the past 3 years.  This is hands down more firearms than any other auction house, and in nearly all cases twice as many and many others four times as many as our competitors. Rock Island Auction is #1 in Colts, Winchesters, Smith & Wessons, U.S. Military, European Military, & Sporting Arms sold!  We have sold more of these genres in the past 3 years than any other auction house.

WORLD RECORD PRICES SET IN 2007

	Colt  Belt Model Paterson Revolver	$414,000 December 2007
	Model 1861 Colt Navy Revolver	$368,000 December 2007
	Standard Production Henry Rifle	$172,500 April 2007
	U.S. Colt Single Action Cavalry Model Revolver	$115,000 September 2007
	Sharps Model 1878 Sporting Rifle	$103,500 September2007
	Volcanic Pistol	$143,750 December 2007
	Singer M1911A1 Pistol	$80,500 December 2007
	Sharps Model 1874 Freund Armory Conversion Rifle	$109,250 September 2007
	Remington Double Derringer	$46,000 December 2007
	Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver	$34,500 December 2007
	Robins and Lawrence Pepperbox Pistol	$37,375 December 2007
	U.S. Springfield Model 1975 Trapdoor Rifle	$54,625 April 2007
	Colt Bisley Flattop Target Revolver	$43,125 April 2007
	Non-Engraved Colt 1908 Semi-Automatic Pistol	$28,750 December 2007
	Sharps Model 1853 Shotgun	$63,250 September 2007
	J.P. Sauer M. 30 Lufwaffe Survival Drilling	$37,750 December 2007
	Colt Ace .22 Caliber Semi-Automatic Pistol	$20,700 December 2007
	Deluxe Starr Percussion Carbine	$37,375 September 2007
	Colt .22 Officers Model Revolver	$20,500 April 2007
	Red Nine Mauser Broomhandle Pistol	$10,925 December 2007
	Springfield National Match M1 Garand Rifle	$54,625 September 2007