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We are the world’s top auction house for antique and collector firearms, that is all we do. We keep our focus strictly on firearms. As our reputation for integrity, quality, and rarity has grown, so has 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, modern guns, and other firearm related items since 2003. We continue to bring world record prices and offer some of the most historic and rare guns you will find anywhere in the world. If you are looking for the best in rare, investment grade, engraved, embellished, gold, silver,historic, experimental and everything in between check our Premiere auctions. Our Regional and Online auctions contain some of the mainstay collector firearms still in their usable life, and beginning collector guns. Take a look at our success, top 50 auction arms from the past 5 years only, you will find many firearm record sellers.
Check our gun auction schedule, for the best in available arms at auction. 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. Read about our consignment process, look at our past results. We’re the best at what we do, we hold the world record for selling a single firearm, a Colt Civilian Walker Revolver . 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 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.
1) Trijicon ACOG 5.5x50 .223 Red BAD with nylon case and attached Trijicon RM04 dual-illuminated...
Manufactured in Italy. Includes matching box, manual, and extra set of hardwood grips....
Includes two scopes with TMR reticles and one with Mil Dot reticle. All three boxes...
Includes matching factory box and manual....
Manufactured in 1971....
Includes matching factory box....
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Barrel rib is marked "ANDREW G. AUSTEN" and numbered "DEER147T"....
Magazine is absent. Features Trijicon night sights and VZ grips....
Includes matching factory box....
Manufactured in 1933. Includes non-matching factory box and manual....
Elevation adjustable blade front and windage adjustable rear notch sights, Walther banner, two-line address, and...
Manufactured in West Germany in 1968. Fixed sights, with the traditional Walther banner and two-line...
Standard markings and features. With wood display case, "PEACEMAKER" commemorative plaque, and "FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER"...
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Includes unnumbered factory box, manual, extra set of grips, extra hammer, and extra trigger....
Hi Bridget, Just a quick note to say that my merchandise from the Sept. 12 auction arrived today safe and sound. The item I won I wanted very badly indeed, and tonight I am a happy collector. My thanks to you and the rest of the staff for making my first experience with RIA easy and rewarding. I will recommend you to my fellow collectors without reservation. Sincerely yours,
R.D.
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 is an extremely rare example of a Briggs Patent Henry Rifle that was manufactured...
Wow! Now this is an extremely rare and certainly one of a kind, fully automatic...
New Haven Arms Co. No. 1 Volcanic Pocket Pistol manufactured c.1860. The New Haven Arms...
Manufactured in 1903, this 1899, 31078, stands as the finest documented and known example extant....
This is an extremely rare example of an original Winchester "One of One Hundred" First...
Manufactured c. 1853 and factory engraved by Gustave Young. This engraving that was probably executed...
This is an exceptional example of a documented special order Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1886 Sporting...
The factory letter describes this pistol as: "Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Serial Number: 340497,...
The basis of this design was patented in England in 1851 by Robert Adams as...
This is a beautiful example of an extremely rare deluxe factory engraved and highly embellished...
The accompanying factory letter lists this shotgun as a Grade 2 with a 30 inch...
Manufactured in 1911 as the highest grade ever offered by Parker besides the three Invincibles,...
Offered here is the most iconic and desirable of the four William Gough engraved Colt...
Manufactured in 1975-76. This Model 29-2 revolver features factory Class A"" engraving. A well executed...
This is an absolutely stunning example of the master level presentation grade Mauser factory engraved...
This one-of-a-kind rifle features Winchester No. 4 engraving with gold inlaid bands on the receiver...
This is a very rare example of an authentic WWII Model 1911A1 Pistol that was...
This is a rare example of a Prototype Pedersen Model GX semi-automatic rifle bearing serial...
An unusual combination of features on this Model 1890 will surely have collectors taking notice....
This stunning revolver was owned by General Andrew A. Humphreys and would have been acquired...
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.
Originally manufactured in 1966 and subsequently masterfully embellished by Firearms Engravers Guild of America Master...
Manufactured in 1972....
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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Consigned a 1923 colt new service .45 Target with factory letter which called out factory engraving ivory stocks etc. Rock Island couldn't have been more knowledgeable and professional. They went all out taking some amazing pictures of it to be published in their premier auction catalog. There is no doubt that Rock Island Auction did everything necessary and then some to put my old Colt in the right place at the right time in order to get the highest amount possible. RIAC sent my check exactly when they said they would, it cleared and my funds were available right away. No drafts and all of that nonsense. RIAC got me around 14,000 dollars more than the local gun stores were willing to pay. They kept in touch with me throughout the entire research process which took about a year. With all of the work and research riac done it honestly made me wonder how they make any money. My experience was so impressive that I'm currently going through my collection to see if there are any other hidden gems I don't know about. I recommend RIAC to ANYONE interested buying or selling antiques in general. There are a lot of shady characters in the business, especially the gun business. Rock island is NOT one of them. They shoot straight(no pun intended) with you and will go above and beyond to conduct business professionally and with INTEGRITY. MIKE WOLFE AND FRANK FRITZ call on them when they can't figure something out. Enough said. B.P.
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