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Rock Island Auction Company
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RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
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Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
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RIAC On Time Firearms Auction #5012
May 4th, 2025
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May 18th, 2025

Auction is currently live!

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August Premier Firearms Auction
August 15th, 2025
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August 17th, 2025

3 months to our next Premier Auction!

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  • SEEKING CONSIGNMENTS!

    SEEKING CONSIGNMENTS!

    The World's Leading Auction House for Antique & Collectable Firearms is Seeking Consignments for our 2025 Auctions.
    Sell with the Best!
  • May 2025 Premier Auction Realizes $28 Million!

    May 2025 Premier Auction Realizes $28 Million!

    Black Beauty Realizes $1,645,000! Thank you Bidders & Consignors
    Prices Realized
  • Premier Firearms Auction - August 15, 16 & 17, 2025

    Premier Firearms Auction - August 15, 16 & 17, 2025

    Bedford, Texas
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  • RIAC On Time - Over 1500 guns!

    RIAC On Time - Over 1500 guns!

    Lots begin closing May 18, 2025 - 12:00 PM CDT
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  • SEEKING CONSIGNMENTS!

    SEEKING CONSIGNMENTS!

    The World's Leading Auction House for Antique & Collectable Firearms is Seeking Consignments for our 2025 Auctions.
    Sell with the Best!
  • May 2025 Premier Auction Realizes $28 Million!

    May 2025 Premier Auction Realizes $28 Million!

    Black Beauty Realizes $1,645,000! Thank you Bidders & Consignors
    Prices Realized

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Since 2003 Rock Island Auction Company has been the world's top auction house for antique and collector firearms. Our industry leading results are driven by our attention to detail, respect for legacy, extraordinary selection, and most importantly, our dedicated clients.

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Lot 33: J.P. Lower Marked Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Buffalo Rifle
Lot 49: Inscribed London Address Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
Lot 437: Winchester Lithograph "Double W" 1902 Pattern "Cartridge Board"
Lot 1: Civil War Era New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle
Lot 6: Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot 619: Cased Consecutive Pair of Colt Frontier Scout Revolvers
May 04 - May 18

RIAC On Time Firearms Auction #5012

Rock Island, IL

RIAC On Time is our newest auction format! It’s the timed auctions you love, but with all the benefits of bidding with the world’s No. 1 firearms auction. We have big plans to change timed auctions with exciting new features. Stay tuned!

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Past Auctions

Arms & Accessories Day Firearms Auction #2100
January 29th, 2025
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February Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction
February 21st, 2025
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February 23rd, 2025
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RIAC On Time Firearms Auction #5011
April 20th, 2025
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May 4th, 2025
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May Premier Firearms Auction
May 2nd, 2025
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May 4th, 2025
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