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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.
The included Krieghoff factory letter dated February 7, 1991 confirms the model, serial number, configuration,...
This Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine has a factory letter that describes it as...
Master engraver Lynton Stuart Munro McKenzie signed this set four times: "LMcK" on the front...
This is a very scarce example of one of the 800 Henry rifles purchased by...
This is a highly sought after example of a Colt Belt Model Paterson Revolver No....
This Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine was manufactured in 1867, and has the correct...
This collectors piece was manufactured in Italy around 1990 and has been transformed into a...
These items were all owned by or attributed to Sergeant Charles Reisser (1835-1928), veteran of...
Manufactured from 1838 to 1840. The revolver has the distinctive flared walnut grip, an Ehlers...
Factory cased and engraved Colt London Model 1851 Navy revolver manufactured at Colt's London factory...
Rare Pedersen Device, Springfield M1903 Mark I rifle and accessories. The group consists of: (1)...
The M41A1 Walker Bulldog tank was manufactured by Cadillac from 1951 to 1954 and replaced...
This is a very fine example of a scarce WWII era Russian PPD-40 submachine gun...
This is an absolutely beautiful deluxe New York presentation grade engraved, early production Colt-Burgess saddle...
This is an exceptional example of a WWII German MP44 assault rifle, that was probably...
This rifle is accompanied by a letter from the Cody Firearms Museum that describes it...
The Cody letter describes this model 1873 as: "Rifle, 44 caliber, Barrel Length: 26 inches,...
This is an exceptional original example of a Colt Model 1839 Revolving Shotgun that was...
This is a very rare variant of the highly desirable Colt Model 1927 (AC) Thompson...
This fine original Henry Lever Action Rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co....
Hi Jess, I have received my 3 lots from the recent auction & just want to thank your entire group of folks at Rock Island Auction Company! You guys are the peak of efficiency from the folks that describe the items, answered my questions, got me signed up to bid, your telephone bid people & your shipping people. You guys put all the other auction companies to shame, Great Job! Happy Holidays to everyone! Regards,
R.R.
This exceptional original Henry lever action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co....
Manufactured between 1863 and 1875. Comes in a purple velvet lined mahogany case with compartments...
Includes a unmarked wood case, copy of factory letter, and other research provided by the...
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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Hello, I received my lots, XXXX and XXXX. My FFL said he has never seen such a well wrapped and protected shipment. Compliments and thanks to your shipping department.
A.P.
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