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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 sell all categories of guns, antique, curio and relic, modern, and class III NFA guns. In the spring of 2011 up to today our current state of the art, 86,000 square foot home, with dedicated auction hall, and preview hall with bright 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.
But we’re not just a gun auction for buyers, we’re also the best place to sell your guns. Whether you’re selling a large gun collection of rare guns or just a single inherited 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 sell your firearms 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 with the best gun auction house in the world!
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.
Established by Charles Parker shortly after the Civil War, Parker Brothers produced a wide variety...
Manufactured in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the Quality Manufacturing auto-sear is pre-86 registered with no noted...
These pistols were manufactured under the direction of Nicolas Noel Boutet at Versailles around 1800-1810...
This is a very scarce and desirable M16A2 Carbine with the desirable short 10 1/2...
This is an outstanding example of an all original carbine that was manufactured by the...
Manufactured in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the Quality Manufacturing auto-sear is pre-86 registered with no noted...
Originally manufactured by SWD of Atlanta, this M-11 SMG has been fitted with a Calico...
This is a very fine example of a Johnson Arms Model 1941 Light Machine Gun...
This extraordinary U.S. contract Colt Single Action Cavalry Model Revolver was manufactured in 1880. This...
Manufactured about 1921-1922, this is an excellent example of an original Colt Thompson Model 1921...
Built by Pearl Manufacturing of Grants, Minnesota, this is an excellent copy of the Soviet...
Offered here is a fantastic piece of Colt firearm art by famed Master Engraver Howard...
Manufactured in the 1970s and 1980s, the 9 million range M16s were intended for commercial...
This rifle has the Second Model receiver with screw-fastened dust cover rail and dust cover...
This carbine has the Second Model features which include: screw fastened dust cover rail, dust...
This is truly a unique example of a deluxe, factory engraved gold inlaid Winchester Model...
This is an early production Pinched Frame Colt Single Action Army revolver that was manufactured...
Manufactured by N.P. Ames of Springfield, Massachusetts, and Henry Derringer of Philadelphia circa 1842 to...
This is a rare Winchester Model 1895 lever action carbine that is factory documented as...
This is a fine example of a early WWII German MP43/1 assault rifle manufactured by...
Dear Sirs, I have never wrote a letter like this before, but, feel I must write to thank you for your excellent customer service, I have had three transactions with your company, all of which have been faultless. My most recent bid was for an Adams 1867-A, 450 Calibre Revolver which I placed an absentee bid on, and luckily won. My point for writing is to thank you and your specialists for their expert descriptions of your lots which are absolutely spot on accurate. I am not a dealer, or reseller, but an amateur historian, and when one places absentee bids as I do, it is a great comfort to know that the item you are bidding on has been truthfully and expertly described. It is nice to bid with confidence, knowing that "Your Eyes Are Our Eyes". Once again, Many thanks Indeed. Yours sincerely,
G.S.
This top of the line model uses the best quality materials Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co....
Marked "N/3601" on back strap, "N3601" on spare magazine, with an "eagle/M" 1938 holster. Listed...
Includes Weaver Grand Slam 6x-20x40 scope. Barrel has been drilled for front and rear sights....
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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Theresa, I just made my first purchase from RIA and I want to congratulate you on the great service. The item was as advertised. Even better, though, was the well coordinated and managed follow-up. And best of all was my surprise at how economical the packing and shipping costs were. After dealing with other auction entities and their inflated costs for packing, S&H, I want to congratulate you on a very fair, honest and open process that keeps the costs to a minimum. Just makes me want to hit that bid button at RIA again.
A.T.
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