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 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 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...
This is a fine example of a WWII type British MK IV STEN style machine...
This is a very fine example of an H&R Reising Model 50 submachine gun chambered...
This Winchester print was used in a variety of Winchester advertisements and depicts a barn...
This is a rare example of a decommissioned Marine Corps property Colt M45A1 semi-automatic pistol....
Measuring 26 1/2 inches long overall, the case is fitted out in a black leatherette...
Manufactured prior to the 1986 machine gun registration cutoff, this is a Group Industries transferrable...
The Bulldog was manufactured from 1866 to the 1880s and uses a rotating breechblock that...
Manufactured in the 1970s as part of the "A" suffix serial range, the Auto-Ordnance 1928...
This is an excellent example of a very late post-war production standard service grade Springfield...
This Colt/Auto-Ordnance Model 1928 Navy Thompson Submachine Gun was manufactured in 1921 and is listed...
This is a very scarce and desirable limited production copy of an original WWII German...
This is an excellent example of a current production, full automatic M2 "MA-Deuce" 50 cal...
Manufactured in 1878. The barrel is stamped with the two-line Hartford address on top and...
This is a professionally restored example of a fully automatic Colt Model 1921 AC Thompson...
This is an very fine example of a desirable, late production M37 light machine gun...
This is scarce example of a pre-WWII French grenade launcher (mortar) as developed by Edgar...
Manufactured by Willys and Kaiser from 1952 to 1957, the M38A1 was next in line...
The grouping includes on 20-round Auto-Ordnance stick magazine (blued, three-line "REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF."...
Sirs, May I say that receiving these e-mails about your auctions is simply fantastic. While I can't go to many and don't buy a lot, these are precious to me and other Colt collectors. Thanks again.
J.R.
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.
Includes matching factory box and papers....
Includes BSA Red Dot sight....
Includes factory box (hand numbered to gun), leather holster, and additional cylinder....
Features a 71 1/2" threaded heavy barrel and attached BSA Huntsman scope. LOP:14"....
Includes matching factory box and manual....
Includes an additional cleaning rod....
With Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8 scope. Magazine plate features an engraved wildebeest surrounded by scroll...
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With nylon sling. LOP:14"....
Includes attached Leupold Vari-X III 6.5x20 E.F.R. scope....
Includes matching factory box and papers....
With Leupold VX-2 3-9x40 scope and nylon sling....
I am writing this review about Rock Island Auction because I feel it could be helpful to families that are left gun collections by their loved ones. My father had been collecting Colts and Winchesters for over 50 years. My father told me that it was time to start selling his gun collection he was 85. I contacted many of the prominent auction houses that sell gun collections and I was not satisfied. I felt they didn't understand that it was really an emotional process. Then one day I contacted Christie's auction house. They told me the top auction house in the United States for firearms would be Rock Island Auction, I called them immediately and they set up a time to come over and see my father's collection. I was so impressed with Kevin Hogan and Rick Henley that after they left I immediately told my husband that those are the people that I want to have sell my dad's precious collection. D.K.
The basis of this design was patented in England in 1851 by Robert Adams as...
Features a period professional engraving on the receiver and buttplate. The upper tang is not...
"75" dated barrel. Includes Leupold Vari-X III 3.5x10 scope....
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.
Learn more about our history as the #1 firearms auction house today.
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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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.
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