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!
Our Regional auctions are made up of affordable antiques, beginning collector’s items, usable sporting arms, and many non-firearm lots. A majority of the lots have multiple firearms. A Regional Auction has routinely consisted of approximately 4,000 lots with as many as 10,000 firearms in those lots. We hold two Regional Auctions per year, one in the summer and one in the winter. The concept of the Regional Sale was initiated by the demand that our customers developed for the “everyday collector” type guns. Were these guns placed in a Premiere Auction, they would simply be overshadowed. These guns need to be seen in person as we keep the description to a minimum and use a rating scale for the condition encouraging the buyer to view the items in person. We produce thousands and thousands of black and white catalogs that are sent to potential bidders all over the world.
These auctions are comprised of firearms such as sporting and hunting firearms, manufacturers such Browning, Winchester, Ruger, Colt, Remington, Smith & Wesson, plus Japanese and European military firearms. You will also find firearm related books, holsters, swords, parts, leather, ammunition and more. This is also an auction for antique and highly collectible items. Each item is listed with a headline, high and low estimates, condition rating, and photo. As with our Premiere Auctions, our website features the entire Regional 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 in 1883. The revolver is New York engraved with Germanic scrollwork on a punch-dot...
This Henry lever action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., in March...
Manufactured in 1870, this Winchester Model 1866 rifle was factory embellished by renowned Master Engraver...
There were only 133 Model 1873 1 of 1,000 rifles manufactured by Winchester, and according...
Per the letter, it was one of 200 handed over to the U.S. inspector...
Receiver dated "45". Fitted with original K43 scope marked "K43/83372/ddx", heavily pitted "214" proofed scope...
The rifle has blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights on a barrel marked with...
Early production New Haven Arms Co. Henry rifle with 1971 notarized statement (from a family...
This beautiful matching cased set dates to 1855 in the London range and has the...
Manufactured in 1865. Blade front and folding ladder adjustable sights, recut barrel address, the stock...
Features a period professional engraving on the receiver and buttplate. The upper tang is not...
Hello, I recieved the crocks today, I must say your shipping was outstanding, best ever! I have been in the stoneware buying for twenty years. Thank You for the great shipping and details
G.H.
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 Premiere or Regional sale. Again, as with our Premiere 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.
"75" dated barrel. Includes Leupold Vari-X III 3.5x10 scope....
Includes factory case, matching sleeve, and papers....
Manufactured in 1968....
Manufactured from 1949 to 1957....
Includes matching box, manual, lock, and four extra magazines. Right side of frame marked "NPD4140"...
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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....
Manufactured in 1919. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" marked barrel....
Manufactured in 1950. The barrel is fitted with a ramped beaded blade front sight with...
Includes factory case, manual, lock, cleaning kit, two extra magazines, holster, and magazine holster....
Just got my rifle yesterday, the condition is better than I expected and totally worth the money I've paid, actually I think it's worth more than what I've paid. Your service team is awesome and I always got very fast responses. the value of my rifle is nothing comparing to many other high-value firearms you did on the auction but I still got treated like VIP. I'm super happy with your service and products. many thanks to everybody! you guys are the best! L.F.
Depicts a representative holding a cartridge above a case labeled "US AMMUNITION" and showing it...
This beautiful matching cased set dates to 1855 in the London range and has the...
1) Konus 20-60x80 KonuSpot spotting scope with factory box, tripod, and carrying case. 2) Trijicon...
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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Dear RIAC, Thank You for keeping us informed of the auction status, it means a lot that a company is willing to keep in contact with their customers these days. I feel that your company displays a high degree of honesty. Have a great day, and a successful year ahead. Sincerely,
C.H.
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