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/Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction #1045

Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction #1045

February 16, 2024 to February 18, 2024

This auction has ended.

/Auctions...
/Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction #1045

Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction #1045

February 16, 2024 to February 18, 2024

This auction has ended.

Auction Time Summary

Preview DayThursday, Feb 15th10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SESSION IFriday, Feb 16th9 AMLots 1 through 1152

SESSION IISaturday, Feb 17th9 AMLots 2000 through 3181

SESSION IIISunday, Feb 18th9 AMLots 4000 through 5000

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Rock Island Auction Company - Bedford

3600 East Harwood Road

Bedford, TX, 76021, USA

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Showing 1-50 of 3,333 results

Lot 1

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured 1877.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

Price Realized:

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 2

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Rifle with Factory Letter

The included factory letter lists this rifle in 32 caliber with octagon barrel and plain trigger when received in the warehouse on June 2, 1883 and shipped on September 26, 1883 on order number 7507.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32

Price Realized:

Lot 3

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured 1928.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 Army (30-40 Krag)

Price Realized:

Lot 4

Antique Colt Large Frame Express Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured 1891.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-60-260

Price Realized:

Lot 5

Antique Winchester Deluxe Style Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Receiver manufactured 1887, factory oval proofs on later replacement barrel and the receiver at breech, left of lower tang marked "179 356 XX 38" with "356" crossed out, replacement smooth hard rubber buttplate, blank silver escutcheon in right of buttstock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 6

Colt Model 1855 Percussion Revolving Rifle

Manufactured c. 1856-1864. Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 56

Price Realized:

Documented Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle Pictured in "The Winchester Book" by Madis and "Winchester Engraving" by Wilson

Lot 7

Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Company Henry Rifle

Henry's were manufactured in 1860-1866, and half of them are believed to have been used by Union soldiers, mostly purchased by the men themselves, some using reenlistment bonuses. "That damned Yankee rifle that can be loaded on Sunday and fired all week" was one of the most advanced firearms of the war. This Henry rifle is made up of two sets of original components, was factory engraved by Samuel J. Hoggson (one of New Haven's preferred engravers), and is pictured and described on p. 43 of "The Winchester Book" by George Madis. This rifle is also pictured on p. 23 of "Winchester Engraving" by R.L. Wilson, where it is also listed by serial number "1888". The barrel, stock, buttplate, buttplate screws, and long upper tang screw all bear the serial number "1888", which dates to 1863 production. The rifle is listed in the previously mentioned book by this serial number. The left side of the lower tang of the receiver bears the serial number "8212", which dates to 1865 production, and an "E" stamp signifying the engraving is on the left of the upper tang. The engraving is noted as being one of Hoggson's favorite patterns a doe jumping a fence on the left, extensive floral scroll, and decorative borders. The rear sight is a period replaced tall buckhorn and the bolt assembly is absent. A five-piece metal cleaning rod is included in the butt trap. Provenance: The Robert N. Roningen Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44

Price Realized:

Lot 8

E. Remington & Sons Percussion New Model Revolving Rifle

Less than 1,000 of these revolving rifles were estimated to have been manufactured c. 1866-1879 per Flayderman's Guide. Serial number "56" on the bottom of the barrel and lower tang. Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 36

Price Realized:

Lot 9

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1872, subsequently converted to centerfire. "DS" marked after serial number, matching number "767" marked on the underside of the buttplate. Includes three-piece cleaning rod in butt compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 CF

Price Realized:

Lot 10

Box of Winchester .44 Flat Rimfire Ammunition

Two piece box of Winchester .44 Flat Rimfire cartridges, with a green picture label featuring a cartridge illustration and orange end labels. This highly desirable ammo was produced for the Henry rifle and the Winchester Model 1866. the box contains 40 of the original compliment of 50 cartridges. All cartridges appear to have "H" headstamps.

Price Realized:

Lot 11

Whitney-Kennedy Small Frame Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured 1879-1886, as one of only an estimated 1,000 saddle ring carbines, most of which were exported to Central and South America.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

Price Realized:

Rare & Desirable Three Digit Serial Number Winchester Flat Side Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 12

Early Winchester Flat Side Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1896. The flat side receiver was used only on the first 5,000 Model 1895 Rifles.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-72 WCF

Price Realized:

Two Winchester Lever Action Rifles -A) Winchester Model 1894 Rifle

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 13

Two Winchester Lever Action Rifles

Receiver manufactured 1908, oval "P" proofed replacement barrel.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF, 32 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 14

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured 1885, replacement Marble's rear sight.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-60 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 15

Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1887.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 16

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1902.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 303 British

Price Realized:

Wells Fargo Marked Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Factory Letter

Lot 17

Wells Fargo Marked Colt Model 1878 Hammer Shotgun with Letter

Included factory letter confirms the current gauge, finish, and upgraded engraving when it was shipped to J. P. Moores Sons of New York, NY, on May 12, 1883. Top rib marked "WELLS FARGO & Co. 34" ahead of the barrel address. Chambers measured 2 7/8" with extractor and 14 1/4" LOP.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 10

Price Realized:

Two Engraved Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolvers -A) Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 18

Two Engraved Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolvers

Manufactured in 1903 and subsequently engraved similarly to "B" but with "BLB" on butt. Provenance: The NRA Whittington Center Collection

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 19

Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1923.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt

Price Realized:

Lot 20

Colt First Generation Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1911. With a brown leather F.A. Meanea of Cheyanne, Wyoming, cartridge belt and a double loop Abercrombie holster.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

Price Realized:

Engraved Silver Plated Antique Colt Black Powder Frame .22 RF Single Action Army Revolver

Lot 21

Engraved Silver Plated Antique Colt SAA .22 RF Revolver

Appears to have been converted to .22 RF.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

Price Realized:

Lot 22

Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver

Manufactured c. 1875-1889, remarked replacement barrel, replaced ejector rod, lanyard ring stud absent.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

Price Realized:

Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster

Lot 23

Colt First Gen. SAA Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster

The included factory letter lists this revolver as chambered in .38/40 with 4 3/4" barrel, blue finish and grips not listed when shipped to Simmons Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 10, 1900. Per the consignor, this revolver was reportedly owned by a Texas Ranger who kept the gun after arresting the previous owner, a wanted murderer. There are seven notches cut behind the triggerguard. With brown leather holster.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

Price Realized:

Three Colt Model 1877 Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Model 1877 Revolver

Lot Contains 3 Items

Lot 24

Three Colt Model 1877 Double Action Revolvers

Manufactured in 1896.

Antique

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Long Colt

Price Realized:

Factory Engraved Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Russian Model Single Action Revolver

Lot 25

Engraved Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Russian Single Action Revolver

Manufactured 1876-1880s. Engraving includes a Mexican eagle and snake motif on the left.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Russian

Price Realized:

Lot 26

Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1902.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt

Price Realized:

Two American Express Co. Marked Antique Colt Model 1877 "Lightning" Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 27

Two American Express Co. Marked Colt Model 1877 Revolvers

Manufactured in 1895. Back strap marked "Am. Exp. Co. No. 183". Consecutively back strap numbered to "B".

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Long Colt

Price Realized:

Lot 28

Antique Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Revolver

Remarked serial number dates to 1879.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 29

Engraved James Reid "My Friend" Knuckle Duster Revolver

Manufactured c. 1868-1882.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

Price Realized:

Cogswell & Harrison Inscribed Colt Etched Panel New Line .38 Spur Trigger Revolver with Scarce 4 Inch Barrel

Lot 30

Colt Etched Panel New Line .38 with 4 Inch Barrel

Manufactured 1880, scarce 4 inch round barrel with etched panel, British proofs, Cogswell & Harrison retailer inscription on right of barrel.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 CF

Price Realized:

Two Antique Pistols -A) E. Remington & Sons Rider Magazine Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 31

Two Antique Pistols

Manufactured from 1871 to 1888.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF

Price Realized:

Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Spur Trigger Revolver with Pearl Grips and Rare Box

Lot 32

Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Spur Trigger Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1875. With factory box numbered to a different revolver.

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

Price Realized:

Two Colt New Line 32 Single Action Revolvers -A) First Year Production Colt New Line 32 Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 33

Two Colt New Line 32 Single Action Revolvers

Manufactured in 1873.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF

Price Realized:

Lot 34

Remington Cane Gun

35" OAL, with the serial number on the iron tip, a smooth gutta percha shaft, hooked handle, and a German silver collar.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF

Price Realized:

Two Antique Colt Spur Trigger Revolvers -A) Colt "Cloverleaf" House Model Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 35

Two Antique Colt Spur Trigger Revolvers

Manufactured in 1871. "410" marked on the right of the frame.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 RF, 22 RF

Price Realized:

Two Antique Pocket Pistols -A) Engraved Colt First Model Deringer

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 36

Two Antique Pocket Pistols

Manufactured c. 1870-1890.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 RF, 30 RF

Price Realized:

Lot 37

Two Dog's Head Canes

1) Ladies sized cane with grip attractively relief carved in the form of a bulldog/Staffordshire terrier head, appears to have been fitted with glass eyes which are now absent, London hallmarked sterling silver band with "J.AS" maker's mark, bamboo shaft tipped with brass, 35" OAL.2) 36" OAL, with a brass tip, knobbed wood grain shaft, and silver plated brass head sculpted like a dog's head with collar.

Two Factory Engraved Antique American Spur Trigger Revolvers -A) Hopkins & Allen Ranger No. 2 Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 38

Two Factory Engraved Antique American Spur Trigger Revolvers

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF, 22 RF

Price Realized:

Two American Rimfire Pistols -A) Engraved Colt Third Model Derringer Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 39

Two American Rimfire Pistols

Manufactured c. 1870-1912. Subsequently engraved and extra set of grips included. Provenance: The NRA Whittington Center Collection

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 41 RF, 41

Price Realized:

Lot 40

Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine

Manufactured in 1870 and illustrated on page 113 of "The Winchester Book" by Madis. The serial number is on lower tang inside an engraved banner. The receiver features broad scrollwork, blank inscription panels, and a motif on the left side plate based on the Mexican coat of arms with a golden eagle, rattlesnake, and cactus. This same pattern is seen on several other Winchester Model 1866s shown in "Winchester Engraving" and "The Book of Winchester Engraving" by Wilson including on the consecutive serial number 44266 as well as others "The Winchester Book." R.L. Wilson identified these rifles as "Ulrich engraved" in his chapter "Model 1866 and the Ulrichs" indicating the work was done by one of the famous members of the Ulrich family of firearms engravers.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44

Price Realized:

Lot 41

Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured 1897.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-82 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 42

Yuma Prison Marked Husqvarna Double Barrel Shotgun

"YUMA PRISON SYS" stamped on the right of the buttstock along with an inlaid badge that reads "GUARD/TERRITORIAL/2/PRISON/YUMA". Chambers measured 2 3/4 inches, improved cylinder chokes, 14 1/2 inch LOP.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

Price Realized:

Lot 43

Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1890.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-82 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 44

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action "Blanket Rifle"

Manufactured in 1885. Features hair, painted turkey feathers rawhide wraps on the barrel and wrist, and extensive tack decoration. Provenance: The Brandhorst Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 45

Three Framed Native American Themed Oil Paintings

The grouping includes three oil paintings featuring Native American imagery. Two appear to be oil on board and are signed by "S. CHADHORN", one titled "Turkey Hunter" and one "Riders in the Night". They measure 18 3/4" x 22 5/8" and 21" x 24 3/4" including the frames. The third painting is a well executed copy of a Tommy Johnson painting featuring a Native American warrior on horseback. It measures 31" x 26" including the frame.

Price Realized:

Lot 46

"The Herd That Was" Bronze by Bob Wood

This bronze depicts two bison stampeding across the prairie. The bull on the high ground is rearing his head towards the other as if to divert course and start a fight over who has territorial claim of the land. The back is marked with the title of the piece and Bob Wood's signature on the back. The bronze rests on a rotating wooden base with a title plaque on the front. Measurements: 16"x10"x11".

Price Realized:

Lot 47

Plains Tribe Native American Style Warbonnet

Traditional Plains Tribes style warbonnet composed of a selection of craft-style feathers and hair, with red cloth accents. These bonnets were traditionally made of predominantly eagle feathers to represent honor and respect.

Price Realized:

Lot 48

Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips

Manufactured in 1916. With leather holster.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt

Price Realized:

Lot 49

Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver

Manufactured c. 1875-1889. With 20th century Smith & Wesson wooden case.

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 50

Antique Black Powder Frame Colt Single Action Army Revolver

The revolver is accompanied by a letter from noted Single Action Army authority John Kopec noting this serial number was already in his records as a trigger guard fitted to Artillery Model sn. 116386 and that this revolver has been spuriously modified into the current configuration. A factory letter stating no records were available for this serial number is also included.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45 Colt

Price Realized:

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