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Premier Firearms Auction #82

May 14, 2021 to May 16, 2021

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May 14, 2021 to May 16, 2021

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Auction Time Summary

Preview DayThursday, May 13th10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SESSION IFriday, May 14th9 AMLots 1 through 726

SESSION IISaturday, May 15th9 AMLots 1000 through 1718

SESSION IIISunday, May 16th9 AMLots 3000 through 3758

To Be Sold At Auction

Preview Day Thursday May 13th
Open at 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SESSION I - Friday, May 14th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 1 and 726
SESSION II - Saturday, May 15th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 1000 and 1718
SESSION III - Sunday, May 16th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 3000 and 3758

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Rock Island Auction Company
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Montana Shipped Colt First Generation Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Montana Shipped Colt First Generation Single Action Revolver

The accompanying factory letter lists revolver with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .44/40 caliber, blue finish, grips not listed when shipped to Carl Engel of Butte, Montana on April 24, 1905. This was a single gun shipment. Carl Engel (1871-1956) owned a successful sporting goods store in the lively mining town Butte, Montana that sponsored lots of local shooting events with the Butte Rod and Gun Club. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite Masons, later a deputy sheriff circa 1925-1931 during Prohibition, became an insurance agent after 1931 and resided in Reno, Nevada circa 1952 until his death in 1956. The barrel has the two-line Hartford address on top and "FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line, three patent dates marking followed by a circled Rampant Colt. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and both grip panels hand-numbered "6571". Provenance: The John Fox Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Edward Bohlin Engraved Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Steer Head Grips

Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Originally manufactured in 1907, the revolver has since been customized with Wolf & Klar style engraving patterns and Edward Bohlin silver grips. The barrel is marked "44" on the bottom and has the one-line address on top. The two-line/three date patent marking and circled Rampant Colt emblem are on the left side of the frame. The zig zag line and dot motif engraving is featured on the major components to include the barrel, ejector rod housing, frame, cylinder and grip straps. The matching serial number appears on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The assembly number "990" is marked on the loading gate. The revolver is fitted with sterling silver grips by Edward H. Bohlin of Hollywood, California, as marked on the back of both grip panels near the top. The grips feature a profuse floral scroll engraving with a floral blossom around the screw hole and a blank oval at the top of the right panel. The right grip panel also has a raised 14k gold steer head. The bottom of the grip panels are also engraved.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Cased Documented Ben Lane Factory Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Screwless Frame Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Master Embellished Colt 3rd Generation SAA Revolver

Manufactured in 2008. The accompanying factory confirms the 7 1/2 inch barrel in .44/40 caliber, Class "C" engraving and gold inlaid bands at the muzzle, rear of the barrel, and two bands at the rear of the cylinder done by Master Engraver Ben Lane (initials on front of frame and triggerguard), grip material, and screwless frame when shipped to Cherry's Sporting Goods in Greensboro, North Carolina on February 22, 2008. Due to a clerical error the revolver is listed as being finished blue and case colored rather than full royal blue. According to an included letter from Kevin Cherry, this was one of eleven screwless frame Single Action Army revolvers ordered. It also states that less than two dozen screwless frame Single Action Army revolvers had ever been produced by Colt Custom Shop. In another included correspondence, Master Engraver Ben Lane recalls that he was given the revolver to be engraved with C+ Presidential coverage as a part of a series of guns for Cherry's Sporting Goods. Includes Colt hardwood case, Colt blue box, and original shipping carton.

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Cased Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Peacemaker Centennial Commemorative Revolver

Colt Single Action Army Peacemaker Centennial

Manufactured in 1973. Standard markings and features. Includes a leatherette commemorative case. Same collector issued serial numbered to the following lot.

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Cased Colt Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Colt Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative Single Action Army

Manufactured in 1984 with standard markings and features. Includes wood presentation case with commemorative plaque and original Colt "woodgrain" box.

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Cased Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Peacemaker Centennial Commemorative Revolver

Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Centennial Revolver

Standard markings and features. Includes commemorative case.

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Cased Matching Pair of Colt Peacemaker Centennial Revolvers with Boxes -A) Colt Peacemaker Centennial Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

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Cased Matching Pair of Colt Peacemaker Centennial Revolvers

Standard markings and features. Includes presentation case for both guns, hand numbered Colt "woodgrain" boxes for each gun, and shipping box.

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Well-Documented, Incredibly Rare, and Desirable 1 of 1,000 Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with the Factory Presentation Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine and Documentation, Including a Factory Letter -A) 1 of 1,000 Winchester Lever Action Rifle

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Winchester Model 1873 1 of 1000 Rifle & Model 94 Carbine

The immensely rare Winchester 1 of 1000 rifles are among the most coveted of all American firearms. Only 133 of these incredible rifles were manufactured, and the variety among this already rare group essentially makes each rifle a unique "Holy Grail" for collectors. This rifle is one of the finest First Model Winchester Model 1873 1 of 1,000 Rifles extant. Its rarity is enhanced by the XXX deluxe pistol grip stock. Pistol grip stocks are very rare on early Winchester Model 1873s. The included factory letter lists it as a rifle with an octagon barrel, set trigger, XXX checkered stock, Beach and peep sights, casehardened finish, sling and swivels, and 1 of 1,000. It was received in the warehouse and shipped on July 30, 1875. It is pictured and discussed on pages 31 and 32 of "The Story of the Winchester 1 of 1000 and 1 of 100 Rifles" by Edmund E. Lewis. A signed "Special Leather-Bound Edition" copy of the book noting "Winchester Model 1873 Rifle/Serial Number 6594" on the limited edition label inside is included. This is one of only 50 signed copies. The text reads: "This rifle, a First Model with an Arabic 1 of 1000 inscription, was purchased by Fred Mills in 1935 from the Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Store in Boston. It was one of the first twenty rifles reported to Universal Pictures and Winchester during the 'Winchester '73' motion picture search. Mills reported: 'I bought this rifle June 6th, 1935, as recorded in my case book as follows, Win. 73 (1 of 1000) Fancy rifle $10... in almost new condition. Previous owner unknown.'" Lewis notes that the tang peep sight is a period addition, but the factory records list the rifle with a peep sight. He also notes that the lever is numbered to the gun under the sideplate confirming the rifle was ordered with a pistol grip. He also states the rifle is marked "6594" on the tang and "594" on the inside of the sideplates, the buttstock is marked for XXX deluxe walnut, and the lower tang and stock mortise are both numbered "394." Included documentation traces the provenance and confirms that the included Model 94 carbine was the one presented to Mills by Winchester as part of the "Winchester '73" search. The rifle is also listed in the section in the "One of A Thousands" chapter of "Winchester's New Model of 1873: A Tribute, Volume II" by James D. Gordon. The ledger details are listed as: octagon barrel, casehardened finish, checkered XXX stock, set trigger, and "P&B" sights (peep and Beach) and indicates the rifle was received and sold on July 30, 1875, in order 3745. It falls between the rifles inscribed for Thomas and Granville Stuart (sn. 5611 and 7282 respectively from order 3114) and is the twelfth 1 of 1,000 rifle listed in the factory ledgers out of only 133 Model 1873 1 of 1,000 rifles manufactured by Winchester. Only 63 were uncovered for Gordon's survey. The rifle was also pictured on the back cover of Jackson Arms' catalog 22 from 1965 and is listed as item 688 inside (copy included). Additionally, the rifle is discussed on page 65 of "Winchester: The Golden Age of American Gunmaking and the Winchester 1 of 1000" by R.L. Wilson. The rifle has a gold washed Beach folding combination globe and blade front sight, "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." on top of the barrel ahead of the early short semi-buckhorn rear sight which has knurled edges, the distinctive "1 of 1000" marking hand inscribed on top of the barrel at the breech, the casehardened early 2nd type thumb print dust cover riding in the integral grooves in the top of the receiver, a tang mounted peep sight, adjustable single set trigger, casehardened receiver, style H checkered XXX deluxe forearm and pistol grip buttstock with contrasting grip insert and smooth steel shotgun buttplate, and sling swivels mounted on the forend cap and bottom of the buttstock.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF, 30-30

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Montana Shipped Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Montana Shipped Colt Bisley Model Revolver

The accompanying factory letter confirms the 4 3/4 inch barrel in desirable .44-40 caliber and blue finish. The revolver was shipped on August 19, 1908 to Missoula Mercantile Co. of Missoula, Montana. Matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The Missoula Mercantile dominated wholesale and retail trade in the Missoula area from 1885 to 1920, and was known as the "go to" shopping center in the town. Across its three floors of space The Mercantile offered hardware, plumbing supplies, local groceries, furniture, farm equipment, and of course guns. Over the years stories about The Mercantile have ranged from urban legends of Ringling Brothers elephants being kept in the basement when the circus was in town, to the true story of the passage in the basement used by John Wayne to move between the store and the nearby Florence Hotel when he was in Missoula. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Colt First Generation Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Colt First Generation Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army

Manufactured in 1901 with standard markings (which include "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on the left side of barrel) and features. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The loading gate is marked with the assembly number "641". The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed), as well as shipment to Witte Hardware Company in St. Louis on 22 October 1901.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Cased Set of Two Consecutively Numbered Colt Third Generation Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Revolvers with Extra Cylinders and Factory Letter -A) Colt Sheriff's Model Revolver

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Two Consecutive Colt 3rd Generation Sheriff's Model Revolvers

The accompanying factory letter lists these revolvers as "A" being .44 dual caliber with 3 inch barrel, royal blue finish, and Class "A" engraving. "B" is listed as being .44 dual caliber with 3 inch barrel nickel finish and Class "B" engraving. The letter confirms grip material. These revolvers were shipped with double presentation case on December 20,1983 to Aeromarine in Birmingham, Alabama. Both "A" and "B" grip frames marked "COLT ENG". Includes Colt travel case and the two extra matching engraved .44 special cylinders.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 / 44 Spl

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Montana Shipped Colt Bisley Model Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Montana Colt Bisley Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver

The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in desirable .44 caliber, blue finish and grips not listed when shipped to Missoula Mercantile Company of Missoula, Montana, on June 16, 1903. This was a single gun shipment. The Eddy-Hammond Company, more commonly known as the Missoula Mercantile, dominated wholesale and retail trade in the Missoula area from 1885 to 1920, and was known as the "go to" shopping center in the town. Across its three floors of space The Mercantile offered hardware, plumbing supplies, local groceries, furniture, farm equipment, and of course guns. Over the years stories about The Mercantile have ranged from urban legends of Ringling Brothers elephants being kept in the basement when the circus was in town, to the true story of the passage in the basement used by John Wayne to move between the store and the nearby Florence Hotel when he was in Missoula. The revolver has standard Colt markings, matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard and back strap, and hard rubber checkered grips with the circled Rampant Colt. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

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Colt Model 1878 Double Action Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Colt Model 1878 Double Action Frontier Revolver

Manufactured in 1902, this revolver has the attractive Colt high polish commercial blue finish and is fitted with a 4 3/4 inch barrel and two-piece, checkered, hard rubber grips. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard Colt, Hartford, address in two lines. The left side of the barrel is roll die marked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". The encircled Rampant Colt motif is located on the lower left rear corner of the frame just ahead of the grips. The serial number, "48/814" is stamped in two lines on the bottom of the unnumbered bird's head grip just ahead of the lanyard loop. The loading gate is stamped with the batch number "86" as well as the frame under the left side grip. The rear face of the cylinder is numbered "814".

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Cased Pair of Consecutively Serialized Bryson Gwinnell Master Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolvers with Factory Letter -A) Colt Single Action Army Revolver

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Two Factory Embellished Colt 3rd Generation Colt SAA Revolvers

The accompanying factory letter confirms both revolvers as being chambered in .44/40 with 7 1/2 inch barrels, full royal blue finish, grip material, Fleur-de-lis grip checkering, Type "C" factory engraving done by Master Engraver Bryson Gwinnell when shipped with the included double walnut French fitted presentation case to Sile Distributors, Inc. in Meriden, Connecticut on May 24, 1985. The remarks of the letter mentions the gold inlaid band at front and rear of the barrels as well as the rear of the cylinders. "BJ GWINNLL COLT ENGR" signed on both "A" and "B" grip frames. Includes original Colt "woodgrain" boxes for each gun.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF, 44-40

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Cased Pair of Consecutively Numbered Dennis Kies Signed Factory Master Engraved Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolvers with Bird's Head Grips, Boxes, and Factory Letters -A) Colt Third Generation Single Action Army

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Two Consecutive Engraved Colt 3rd Generation SAA Revolvers

The accompanying factory letters list these revolvers as being chambered in .44-40 with 4 3/4 inch barrels, blue finish and case colors, bird's head grips, and Class "B" engraving by Master Engraver Dennis Kies when shipped to D/B/A Bangers Distributors in Birmingham, Alabama on April 2, 1992. "A" grip frame marked "KIES". "B" grip frame marked "DK". Includes Colt double gun display case and the original box for each gun featuring end labels confirming grip material.

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