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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.
In the spring of 2011 we moved into our current state of the art, 86,000 square foot home. This facility has a dedicated auction and preview halls. We installed new bright high efficient LED lighting allowing customers to preview guns in close to daylight conditions. This facility demonstrates our investment in the firearms collector industry for many more years to come.
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!
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!
The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/patent marking. Floral scroll engraving is...
2 3/4" chamber, improved cylinder choke, and 14 1/4" LOP....
One of the very rare Paterson Colt revolving arms manufactured circa 1838-1841....
Manufactured in 1953....
2 3/4" chambers, full/improved modified chokes, and 14 1/2" LOP....
Receiver dated "58". With folding blade bayonet....
Manufactured in 1960. 2 3/4" chamber, full choke, and 14 1/4" LOP....
"Eagle" and "crown/U" proofed. With a modified holster and barrel rod....
Manufactured from 1899-1902....
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Manufactured in 1866. Low blade front, elevation adjustable rear and long range tang sights and...
2 3/4" chamber, Poly Choke adjustable choke, and 14" LOP....
Some hand markings on stock....
Barrel shortened during its period of use retains the two-line patent/address marking, saddle ring staple...
Manufactured in 1929. 2 3/4" chamber, full choke, and 13 3/4" LOP....
Manufactured 1969....
Manufactured between 1863 and 1875. Comes in a purple velvet lined mahogany case with compartments...
Manufactured c. 1910-1940....
Factory letter lists revolver with sheriff/storekepper configuration, 4" barrel in .45 LC (currently replacement barrel),...
Manufactured in the second year of production, 1874. This First Model 1873 Winchester Saddle Ring...
Hello, I wanted to take a minute out of my day to say what a pleasure it was to deal with your company. I have bought from many auctions, but this was my first firearm purchase from auction and first purchase from RIAC. Your customer service staff was extremely helpful, and they made it very easy on me to understand the whole process. I have tried to ship products from past auctions which has been nothing but a hassle. Your customer service staff and employees are far superior to other companies and took it upon themselves to make this buying experience as easy as they could for me. I will be back at your future auctions. Thanks,
G.J.
Jacques-Louis Arault was active in Paris and Versailles around 1742-1780 and was a gunmaker to...
Manufactured in November of 1943, and subsequently arsenal upgraded to M1D configuration with a "S-A-10-52"...
Includes two extra magazines. Consignor states that less than 250 were imported by Springfield Armory....
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!
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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. They put my father's guns in their Premier auctions, and their Regional auctions and they sold like wildfire. A lot of my father's Colts and Winchesters went far above their high estimate. We are so happy with this company I just can't express my gratitude in words. They completely understood this emotional journey we went on together to sell my dad's 50 year old collection. It was very sentimental, and it did turn out to be an amazing experience. My dad has since passed away. He was so pleased at the end of his life that his lifelong collection went to people that loved the guns like he did. I must say Pat Hogan and his son Kevin are a class act, we received top dollar for his collection. I spoke to Jessica Tanghe all the time and her kindness and understanding helped me through this process. If I were to rate this company on a scale of 1 to 100 I would give them 100. D. K.
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