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RIAC holds 5 major gun auctions per year, and 3-5 one day Online Only auctions. We are the world’s top gun auction house for antique and collector firearms. As our reputation for integrity, quality, and presentation of rare firearms have 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, collector firearms, rare guns, antique guns, modern guns, and other firearm related items since 2003. We continue to bring world record firearms prices and offer some of the most historic and rare guns you will find. If you are looking for the best in rare engraved, gold, silver and many other pieces of metal art antique guns or you want some of the main stay collector firearms still in their usable life, you will find them here.
We hold gun auctions for buyers, and 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 guns for the most money. Don’t take our word for it! Read about our consignment process, watch videos of satisfied clients, and see some of our spectacular results for yourself. We’re the best at what we do, we hold the world record for selling a single firearm like this Winchester 1886. 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!
Rock Island Auction
7819 – 42 Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201
Our Premiere 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 Premiere Auction consists of approximately 2,700 antique and collectable gun lots. Each of these auctions is made up of rare guns, unusual, mint, and highly collectable 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 Premiere Auctions are typically held in April, September, and December. Our Premiere 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 Premiere 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 Premiere 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 collectors piece was manufactured in Italy around 1990 and has been transformed into a...
This is an exceptionally rare, very early Colt experimental/prototype Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) manufactured circa...
This is a very fine example of a scarce WWII era Russian PPD-40 submachine gun...
These items were all owned by or attributed to Sergeant Charles Reisser (1835-1928), veteran of...
The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in November 1951 for Donald...
This is an exceptional, totally original example of a documented Winchester One of One Thousand...
Factory cased and deluxe engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver that was manufactured c. 1865....
The Civil War was one of our country's darkest moments and remains the deadliest war...
The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in May 1952 and appears...
The Cody letter describes this Model 1876 as: "Musket, Sights: Baker" and states that it...
Gorgeous golden age rifle by Abraham Johnson (1793-1866). His first name also appears in records...
This is a very rare example of a post war British Bren MkI that was...
Colt Firearms manufactured approximately 15,000 Model 1921 Thompson Submachine Guns for the Auto-Ordnance Corporation in...
This fascinating Winchester carbine was manufactured in 1880 and has the standard block style blade...
This is a very attractive example of an engraved Henry Rifle. Blade front and folding...
This is a very rare variant of the highly desirable Colt Model 1927 (AC) Thompson...
Manufactured by the iconic Holland & Holland of England, this consecutively serialized pair of Royal...
This is a rare example of a pre-war ZB 26 manufactured at the Brunn factory...
This is an exceptional example of a WWII German MP44 assault rifle, that was probably...
Taken completely aside from it's historical attribution, this is a very nice factory engraved Walther...
The February RIA auction was the first time I bid on guns. While I was only successful with one of my bids, the process was a great learning experience. The efficiency, customer focus, and integrity of RIA is second to none. Getting familiarized with the auction process brought me into contact with a few different staff members who provided education, advice, and assistance with patience and expertise. I will be back to the next auction and others going forward. I congratulate all on a great company in an interesting field. Buyers and sellers can interact with RIA with the confidence that the process and people are professional and honest.
This exceptional factory engraved Model 42 is identified by serial number, described, and photographed on...
Manufactured from 1899-1902....
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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 you guns today!
Rock Island Auction
7819 – 42 Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201
USA
1-309-797-1500
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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.
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