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Featured ContentRIAC On Time #5018

RIAC On Time #5018

Check out the latest RIAC On Time event!...Read More

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RIAC On Time #5018

Check out the latest RIAC On Time event!...

Elmer Keith's Colt 1905 (feat. @1776_duck )

A high condition early Colt semi-automatic is thing of beauty. Today, Joel and Eli guide us through......

Art Institute of Chicago's Stunning Arms

The Art Institute of Chicago is deaccessioning of some of its dazzling antique European firearms from the George Harding Jr. Collection....

Smoothbore Revolvers of the Wild West Shows

Wild West shows introduced millions to the romance, adventure, and historical figures of the......

High-End Shotgun Makers Around the World

From golden age craftsmanship to modern works from elite high-end shotgun makers, the most exceptional over/unders and side-by-sides are offered in Rock Island Auction Company's August 15-17 Premier Auction in Bedford, Texas....

The Colt Bisley

The Colt Bisley revolver was developed for the late 19th century competitive shooting market, but soon found a home with cowboys, lawmen, and gunslingers. For its history, innovation, and comparative rarity, the Bisley is a collecting cornerstone....

Firearm Artistry of the Robert M. Lee Collection

Renaissance man Robert M. Lee is remembered for his world-class car collection, wildlife......

Case Hardening for Beauty and Durability

Case hardening is a heat treatment that makes gunmetal more durable with the benefit of embellishing a firearm with beautiful colors....

Rare Guns of J.R. Hegeman, Pioneering Colt Collector

John Hegeman Jr., among the early serious Colt collectors, amassed rare variants and prototypes, including three in RIAC's upcoming Premier Auction....

RIAC On Time #5018

Check out the latest RIAC On Time event!...

Elmer Keith's Colt 1905 (feat. @1776_duck )

A high condition early Colt semi-automatic is thing of beauty. Today, Joel and Eli guide us through......

Art Institute of Chicago's Stunning Arms

The Art Institute of Chicago is deaccessioning of some of its dazzling antique European firearms from the George Harding Jr. Collection....

Smoothbore Revolvers of the Wild West Shows

Wild West shows introduced millions to the romance, adventure, and historical figures of the......

High-End Shotgun Makers Around the World

From golden age craftsmanship to modern works from elite high-end shotgun makers, the most exceptional over/unders and side-by-sides are offered in Rock Island Auction Company's August 15-17 Premier Auction in Bedford, Texas....

The Colt Bisley

The Colt Bisley revolver was developed for the late 19th century competitive shooting market, but soon found a home with cowboys, lawmen, and gunslingers. For its history, innovation, and comparative rarity, the Bisley is a collecting cornerstone....

Firearm Artistry of the Robert M. Lee Collection

Renaissance man Robert M. Lee is remembered for his world-class car collection, wildlife......

Case Hardening for Beauty and Durability

Case hardening is a heat treatment that makes gunmetal more durable with the benefit of embellishing a firearm with beautiful colors....

Rare Guns of J.R. Hegeman, Pioneering Colt Collector

John Hegeman Jr., among the early serious Colt collectors, amassed rare variants and prototypes, including three in RIAC's upcoming Premier Auction....

RIAC On Time #5018

Check out the latest RIAC On Time event!...

Elmer Keith's Colt 1905 (feat. @1776_duck )

A high condition early Colt semi-automatic is thing of beauty. Today, Joel and Eli guide us through......

Art Institute of Chicago's Stunning Arms

The Art Institute of Chicago is deaccessioning of some of its dazzling antique European firearms from the George Harding Jr. Collection....

Smoothbore Revolvers of the Wild West Shows

Wild West shows introduced millions to the romance, adventure, and historical figures of the......

High-End Shotgun Makers Around the World

From golden age craftsmanship to modern works from elite high-end shotgun makers, the most exceptional over/unders and side-by-sides are offered in Rock Island Auction Company's August 15-17 Premier Auction in Bedford, Texas....

The Colt Bisley

The Colt Bisley revolver was developed for the late 19th century competitive shooting market, but soon found a home with cowboys, lawmen, and gunslingers. For its history, innovation, and comparative rarity, the Bisley is a collecting cornerstone....

Firearm Artistry of the Robert M. Lee Collection

Renaissance man Robert M. Lee is remembered for his world-class car collection, wildlife......

Case Hardening for Beauty and Durability

Case hardening is a heat treatment that makes gunmetal more durable with the benefit of embellishing a firearm with beautiful colors....

Rare Guns of J.R. Hegeman, Pioneering Colt Collector

John Hegeman Jr., among the early serious Colt collectors, amassed rare variants and prototypes, including three in RIAC's upcoming Premier Auction....

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