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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 rifle is accompanied by a letter from the Cody Firearms Museum that describes it...
Measures 37 3/4 inches in overall length. The gently curved single fuller blade measures 31...
This fascinating Winchester carbine was manufactured in 1880 and has the standard block style blade...
This is a very scarce example of one of the 800 Henry rifles purchased by...
Famars shotguns are among the world's finest made and were available on a custom order...
This collectors piece was manufactured in Italy around 1990 and has been transformed into a...
This is a solid representative example of a WWII German MG42 light machine gun. This...
This is a beautiful example of an early "two-digit" serial number (12) Ludwig Loewe &...
This is a very fine example of a scarce WWII era Russian PPD-40 submachine gun...
This is a very rare variant of the highly desirable Colt Model 1927 (AC) Thompson...
This is truly a remarkable, one-of-a-kind deluxe double rifle that was clearly designed, hand built...
This is an extremely rare example of an original U.S. Army Test Trials Colt Model...
Born in 1898 in Ploen, Karl Mauss got his start like many German World War...
Rare, original, Remington Model 700 sniper rifle with Redfield 3-9x telescopic sight manufactured in 1966...
The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in May 1952 and appears...
Colt Firearms manufactured approximately 15,000 Model 1921 Thompson Submachine Guns for the Auto-Ordnance Corporation in...
These items were all owned by or attributed to Sergeant Charles Reisser (1835-1928), veteran of...
Factory cased and deluxe engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver that was manufactured c. 1865....
This fine original Henry Lever Action Rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co....
Special order Winchester Model 1873 rifle manufactured in 1875. This rifle has the First Model...
I attended an auction at Rock Island Auction Company for the first time on February 21st. I was interested in obtaining a flintlock musket. A colleague of mine recommended your auction company and I'm very glad he did. Searching your website was easy, but I also enjoyed the catalog I purchased as the graphics were great. From start to finish, your customer service was terrific. I wish I got the name of the gentleman that checked me in as he was very helpful. James and Terry made check out easy (I purchased Lot XXXX) and were a tremendous help for someone attending one of your auctions for the first time. Sincerely,
J.M.
This is a good example of an WWII Russian manufactured PPSH-41 submachine gun that is...
Manufactured from 1899-1902....
Includes matching box and Rem oil....
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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Hi Jessica, We received our books the other day and couldn't be more pleased with the result. Of course, we all called each other and talked about the Colts in the book, the ones we kept, and our memories of "Poppa" on the firing range. These books are as much an heirloom as those memories. Thank you, again, for everything. My brothers and I don't think that we've ever come across an organization that is as dedicated and professional as RIAC. Please let Pat, Judy, Leslie, and everyone else involved with our transaction know how truly thankful we are for your help and exceptional service. It has been a pleasure working with you. Best regards,
A.S.
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