Profoundly Rare
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Antique
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Class III
Modern Item
Curio and Relic Item
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Level of Item InterestNovember 30, 2018 to December 02, 2018
Preview Day Thursday November 29th
Open at 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SESSION I - Friday, November 30th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 1 and 1010
SESSION II - Saturday, December 1st
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 2000 and 2950
SESSION III - Sunday, December 2nd
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 3000 and 3959
Phone: 1-309-797-1500
Rock Island Auction Company
7819 42 Street West
Rock Island, Illinois, 61265, USA
Lot 1: Colt Model 1860 Richards-Mason Conversion Revolver
Colt Model 1860 Richards-Mason Conversion Revolver
Estimated Price: $3,000.00 - $4,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44 Colt CF
Description: Around 2,100 of these Colt Model 1860 Richards-Mas...
Lot 2: Colt Model 1860 Army Richards 2nd Model Conversion Revolve
Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver
Estimated Price: $1,800.00 - $2,750.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44
Description: Total production of Model 1860 Army Richards conve...
Lot 3: Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion Revolver
Fine Colt Model 1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversion Revolver
Estimated Price: $3,500.00 - $5,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 38 CF
Description: Only around 2,200 of these revolvers were manufact...
Lot 4: Cased Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
Fine Cased Factory "Donut Scroll" Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
Estimated Price: $7,500.00 - $9,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 31
Description: This Model 1849 Pocket was manufactured in 1852 an...
Lot 5: Colt Model 1855 Root Percussion Revolver with Accessories
Desirable Cased Factory Engraved and Inscribed Colt Model 1855 Root Percussion Revolver with Accessories
Estimated Price: $5,000.00 - $7,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 31 percussion
Description: Manufactured in 1867. This is a solid example of a...
Lot 6: Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver
Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver
Estimated Price: $3,250.00 - $4,750.00
Caliber / Gauge: 38 RF
Description: Manufactured in 1854 and later returned to the Col...
Lot 7: U.S. Colt 1851 Navy w/Holster, Cap Box and Belt
U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Rig with Holster, Belt, and Ammunition Pouch
Estimated Price: $2,250.00 - $3,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 36
Description: Manufactured in 1857. Notes provided by the consig...
Lot 8: Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver
Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion Revolver
Estimated Price: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44 CF
Description: This is an example of a Colt Model 1860 Army revol...
Lot 9: Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top Revolver
Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top Revolver
Estimated Price: $1,800.00 - $2,750.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF
Description: Highly prized by collectors for its limited produc...
Lot 10: Civil War Era Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver
Civil War Era Civilian Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver
Estimated Price: $1,400.00 - $2,250.00
Caliber / Gauge: 36
Description: Manufactured in 1865. Cone front and hammer notch ...
Lot 11: Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Holster
Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Holster
Estimated Price: $1,800.00 - $2,750.00
Caliber / Gauge: 38 RF
Description: Manufactured in the early 1870s with the Richards-...
Lot 12: Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
Fine Civil War Era Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
Estimated Price: $1,600.00 - $2,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 31
Description: Manufactured in 1861 with the standard markings an...
Lot 13: Third Model Pre-Civil Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver
Third Model Pre-Civil Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver
Estimated Price: $1,600.00 - $2,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 36
Description: Manufactured in 1854 as a Third Model and has a pe...
Lot 14: Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with Scarce Five Inch Barrel
Estimated Price: $1,400.00 - $2,250.00
Caliber / Gauge: 31
Description: Manufactured in 1866. Standard markings and featur...
Lot 15: Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army
Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver
Estimated Price: $1,600.00 - $2,250.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44 percussion
Description: Manufactured in 1863, with a 3 screw frame cut for...
Lot 16: Civil War Era Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
Civil War Era Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
Estimated Price: $1,100.00 - $1,600.00
Caliber / Gauge: 31
Description: Manufactured in 1862. Standard markings and featur...
Lot 17: Stunning, Factory Cased Colt Ehlers Pocket Model Paterson
Stunning, Factory Cased Colt/Ehlers Pocket Model Paterson Percussion Revolver No.1
Estimated Price: $375,000.00 - $550,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 28 Percussion
Description: Colt/Ehlers Pocket Model Paterson Revolver No. 1 w...
Lot 18: Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
Exceptional Documented Factory Presentation Cased and Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver in the Colt Engraving Book Volume One by R. L. Wilson
Estimated Price: $45,000.00 - $70,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 31 percussion
Description: Manufactured circa 1868. This revolver features th...
Lot 19: Daguerreotype Portrait Identified as Gunsmith John Pearson
Important and Historic Cased 6th Plate Daguerreotype Portrait Identified as John Pearson, Samuel Colt's Gunsmith
Estimated Price: $3,500.00 - $5,500.00
Description: This portrait is identified in the accompanying Am...
Lot 20: Colt Model 1883 Deluxe Hammerless Double Barrel 10 GA Shotgun
Exceptional Colt Model 1883 Deluxe Hammerless Double Barrel 10 Gauge Shotgun
Estimated Price: $6,000.00 - $8,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 10
Description: Manufactured in 1886. Single white bead sight on t...
Lot 21: Exceptional Burgess Slide Action Shotgun with Scarce Extra Barre
Exceptional Burgess Slide Action Shotgun with Scarce Extra Barrel
Estimated Price: $5,000.00 - $7,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 12
Description: Manufactured from 1892 to 1899 before the company ...
Lot 22: Deluxe Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle with Case
Documented Deluxe London Agency Shipped Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle with Factory Letter and Case
Estimated Price: $7,500.00 - $12,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF
Description: Manufactured in 1895. The factory letter dated Mar...
Lot 23: Nickel Plated Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle
Special Order Nickel Plated Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle
Estimated Price: $5,500.00 - $7,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF
Description: Manufactured in 1889. Features special order full ...
Lot 24: Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle
Incredibly Scarce Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Frame and Factory Letter
Estimated Price: $4,500.00 - $7,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF
Description: Manufactured in 1896. The factory letter confirms ...
Lot 25: British Proofed Colt Lightning Slide Action Medium Frame Carbine
Scarce British Proofed Colt Lightning Slide Action Medium Frame Saddle Ring Baby Carbine in .32-20
Estimated Price: $4,500.00 - $6,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 32-20
Description: Manufactured in 1899. The barrel has the two-line ...
Lot 26: Very Fine Colt Lightning Small Frame Slide Action .22 Rifle
Very Fine Colt Lightning Small Frame Slide Action .22 Rifle
Estimated Price: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR
Description: Manufactured in 1901. It has a blade front sight, ...
Lot 27: Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle
Very Fine Colt Small Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle
Estimated Price: $1,100.00 - $1,600.00
Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF
Description: Manufactured in 1901 with the standard markings an...
Lot 28: Antique Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle
Antique Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action 44-40 Rifle
Estimated Price: $1,600.00 - $2,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44-40
Description: This rifle was manufactured in 1888 and has the st...
Lot 29: Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring
Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Desirable Henry Patent Barrel Address
Estimated Price: $11,000.00 - $16,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF
Description: Manufactured in 1868. This is a nice example of a ...
Lot 30: Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring 44-40 Carbine
Fine Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring 44-40 Carbine
Estimated Price: $6,500.00 - $8,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF
Description: Manufactured in 1899 as a third model with the int...
Lot 31: Historic Documented Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic
Historic Documented Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Pocket Pistol Owned by the Winchester Family
Estimated Price: $30,000.00 - $45,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 31 Volcanic
Description: This Volcanic No.1 Lever Action Pocket Pistol was ...
Lot 32: Fine Documented Civil War Government Inspected New Haven Arms Co
Fine Documented Civil War Government Inspected New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle in 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry Serial Number Range
Estimated Price: $22,500.00 - $35,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF
Description: Henry Rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Com...
Lot 33: Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Rife with Set Trigger
Outstanding Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Set Trigger
Estimated Price: $22,500.00 - $35,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF
Description: Manufactured in 1882 as a second model with the du...
Lot 34: Stunning Special Order Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle
Stunning Special Order Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Extra Length Barrel
Estimated Price: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF
Description: This Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle manu...
Lot 35: 1 of 100 Documented Winchester 'One of One Hundred' Model 1873
Ultra-Rare Documented Winchester "One of One Hundred" Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter and 1878 Inscription Identified as the Last of the One of One Hundred 1873 Rifles
Estimated Price: $275,000.00 - $375,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF
Description: This is an extremely rare example of an original W...
Lot 36: Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle
Very Rare Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .405 WCF
Estimated Price: $14,000.00 - $22,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 405 WCF
Description: Manufactured in 1915. The rifle has standard Winch...
Lot 37: Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Rifle with Letter
Documented Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Buffalo Bill Historical Center Letter
Estimated Price: $5,500.00 - $8,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF
Description: The accompanying Buffalo Bill Historical Center le...
Lot 38: Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1892 Rifle, Letter
Rare Documented Factory Engraved Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1892 Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimated Price: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF
Description: The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle w...
Lot 39: Extraordinary Documented Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1886
Extraordinary Documented Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Special Order 30 Inch Extra Long Barrel in 45-90 and Factory Letter
Estimated Price: $90,000.00 - $160,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF
Description: This is an exceptional example of a documented spe...
Lot 40: Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Sporting Lever Action Rifle
Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Sporting Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimated Price: $9,500.00 - $14,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF
Description: Winchester Model 1873 Sporting Rifle with Cody Fir...
Lot 41: Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1894 Extra Lightweight Short Rifle
Excellent Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1894 Extra Lightweight Lever Action Short Rifle
Estimated Price: $8,500.00 - $12,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF
Description: Manufactured in 1900. The barrel is equipped with ...
Lot 42: Fine Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring
Fine Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine with Desirable Henry Patent Marked Barrel
Estimated Price: $18,000.00 - $27,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF
Description: Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine manufact...
Lot 43: Exceptional Documented Second Model Winchester Deluxe Model 1873
Exceptional Documented Second Model Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimated Price: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF
Description: The Cody letter describes this Model 1873 as: "Typ...
Lot 44: Winchester Model 1895 Flat Side Lever Action Rifle
Desirable Early Production Thee Digit Serial Number Winchester Model 1895 Flat Side Lever Action Rifle
Estimated Price: $7,500.00 - $11,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 30 U.S.
Description: Manufactured in 1896, the second year of productio...
Lot 45: Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Excellent, Special Order, Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Sporting Rifle
Estimated Price: $8,500.00 - $13,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF
Description: Winchester Model 1873 Sporting Rifle with Cody Fir...
Lot 46: Excellent Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle
Excellent Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Fancy Sporting Rifle in Desirable 45-90 WCF with Factory Letter
Estimated Price: $18,000.00 - $27,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF
Description: The included factory letter lists this rifle with ...
Lot 47: Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle
Outstanding Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Helm Model Schuetzen Rifle with Shooting Kit and Factory Letter
Estimated Price: $30,000.00 - $45,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 38-55
Description: The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle w...
Lot 48: Second Year Winchester Model 1885 Special Sporting High Wall
Rare and Exceptional Second Year Winchester Model 1885 Special Sporting High Wall Rifle with Factory Letter
Estimated Price: $14,000.00 - $20,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF
Description: This example was manufactured in 1886, the second ...
Lot 49: Winchester - 1885-Rifle
Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Rifle with Special Order Set Trigger
Estimated Price: $3,000.00 - $4,500.00
Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF
Description: This is an early Winchester Model 1885 low action ...
Lot 50: Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
Excellent Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Frame and Factory Letter
Estimated Price: $16,000.00 - $25,000.00
Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF
Description: Manufactured in 1886 as a third model with integra...
