We Build Gun Collections. Rock Island Auction Company is the world’s top auction house specializing in antique and collector firearms. As our reputation for integrity, quality, and rarity has grown, so have our results. Thanks to our tireless work ethic and constant pursuit of excellence, we remain the largest auction house for antique firearms, collectors firearms, rare guns, modern guns, and other firearm related items since 2003. We continue to bring record prices and offer some of the most historic, rare, and rare guns you will find anywhere in the world. We’re also the
best place to sell your guns . Whether you’re selling a large gun collection or just a single inherited rare firearm, RIAC is the best and easiest way to sell your collectible firearms for the most money. Read about our consignment process and look at our past results. We’re the best at what we do. As the undisputed leader in our field, we invite you to find out what so many others already know: No one gets you more money for your firearms, or works as hard, as Rock Island Auction Company. Learn how to sell your guns today with the best gun auction house in the world!
RIAC gun auctions continue to be the innovator within the firearms industry and is proud to offer an additional gun auction platform to sell your items. Guns listed here for auction will be sold in the same way as our other auctions except there is no live bidding audience in our facility during the auction. Bids are accepted absentee, telephone and live on the Internet during the day of the auction. These auctions are comprised of a myriad of firearms and related items such as gun parts, books, scopes, knives, swords and more and are held at least three times a year. Typically, items in our Online-Only auctions are placed there as they do not meet our minimum lot value to earn a spot in a Premier or Regional sale. Again, as with our Premier Auctions, our website features the entire Online-Only Auction catalog of items and is searchable by model, serial number, manufacturer, lot number, keyword, and more. All items are viewable in color online and all guns have both sides shown.
Manufactured from 1949 to 1957....
Includes factory case, matching sleeve, and papers....
"75" dated barrel. Includes Leupold Vari-X III 3.5x10 scope....
Manufactured in 1968....
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14 3/8" LOP. With unnumbered factory hard case (rough), extra 34" vent rib single barrel,...
Magazine absent and original sights absent....
Includes factory case, manual, lock, cleaning kit, two extra magazines, holster, and magazine holster....
Includes matching box, manual, lock, and four extra magazines. Right side of frame marked "NPD4140"...
Manufactured in 1919. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" marked barrel....
Manufactured in 1950. The barrel is fitted with a ramped beaded blade front sight with...
Everyone has been most helpful from pick up of Bob's collection, cataloging, and completion of sales. Any questions were quickly answered. S.B.
Our Premier Firearms Auctions take place three times a year, each over a three-day period. A preview day is held all day on the preceding Thursday and the items are sold Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A Premier Auction consists of approximately 2,700 antique and collectible gun lots. Each of these auctions is made up of rare guns, unusual, mint, and highly collectible guns. We produce a minimum of 5,500 full color, 3-volume catalog sets featuring each lot with in-depth descriptions, a high and low estimate and multiple high resolution photos. Each volume of the catalog corresponds to a day of the auction. The three Premier Auctions are typically held in April, September, and December. Our Premier Firearms Auctions have made international press and are renowned for offering the most significant, historic guns and important firearms. It is not uncommon for us to set a world record in any given Premier Auction.
Each auction routinely covers the main genres of gun collecting from antique to modern Winchesters, Colts, Remington, Walther, U.S. and European Military, Collector shotguns, Sporting, etc. Our Premier Auctions also offer swords, bayonets, military artifacts, and other related material. Our website features the entire auction catalog online and is searchable by model, serial number, manufacturer, lot number, keyword, and more.
This is a very scarce and desirable limited production copy of an original WWII German...
This is truly an unbelievable find for the advance Colt collector or Class III enthusiast....
Manufactured prior to the 1986 machine gun registration cutoff, this is a Group Industries transferrable...
This Colt/Auto-Ordnance Model 1928 Navy Thompson Submachine Gun was manufactured in 1921 and is listed...
This is a fine example of a WWII type British MK IV STEN style machine...
This is an excellent example of a late production Model 1928 Thompson Submachine Gun that...
Manufactured in 1878. The barrel is stamped with the two-line Hartford address on top and...
The Swiss Pz61 has been described as one of the finest tanks ever developed for...
This is scarce example of a pre-WWII French grenade launcher (mortar) as developed by Edgar...
Designed to replace the M4 Sherman, M26 Pershing and M46 Patton tank classes, the M47...
This is an excellent example of a fully automatic M16A1 carbine that was manufactured by...
This is an outstanding example of a Spencer Model 1860 Army Rifle that was manufactured...
The grouping includes on 20-round Auto-Ordnance stick magazine (blued, three-line "REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF."...
Manufactured in the 1970s as part of the "A" suffix serial range, the Auto-Ordnance 1928...
This is a fine example of an original, fully automatic, early production Colt M1921A Thompson...
This is a very scarce example of a Danish Model 1940 light machine gun chambered...
This is a very unique example of a late commercial manufacture fully automatic Class III/NFA...
This S&W New Model No. 3 revolver is documented by serial number as converted to...
This is a very rare variant of the highly desirable Colt Model 1927 (AC) Thompson...
Measuring 26 1/2 inches long overall, the case is fitted out in a black leatherette...
RIA has been the consummate professional in the process of consigning my firearms. They are well organized and efficient and continually communicate very well with their clients. I would feel comfortable having the RIA handle any of my firearm related transactions. J.K.
The Cody letter describes this Model 1873 as: "Type: Rifle, Barrel Type: Octagon, Trigger: Plain,...
Early production New Haven Arms Co. Henry rifle with 1971 notarized statement (from a family...
Rock Island Auction Company has been the trusted source of firearms for numerous collectors, military artifact enthusiasts, hunters, sportsmen, and investors since 1993. Our auctions cater to firearm collectors at every level. Additionally, our experienced staff is on hand and ready to help whenever you may need it.
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We are the best place to sell your guns! As a firearms auction house, we have one common goal with our consignors: achieve the highest possible price.
Rock Island Auction Company has firmly established itself as the #1 firearms auction house in the world for collectible firearms, edged weapons, & military artifacts. It is a position we have held since 2003 through a winning formula of integrity, superior marketing, first-class presentation, and a constant pursuit of excellence. As the undisputed leader in our field, we invite you to sell your guns by consignment with us to find out what so many others already know. No one gets you more money for your firearms, or works as hard, as Rock Island Auction Company. Learn how to sell your guns today!
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Thanks everyone at RIAC, Everything arrived in wonderful shape, as your packing and shipping is the best. Thanks again for everything!
D.C.
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