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Latest News & Content

Your go-to source for all things gun collecting. Find pieces on your favorite rare and historic models, exclusive auction highlights, collecting tips, and more.

Featured ContentRare Guns of J.R. Hegeman, Pioneering Colt Collector

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....Read More

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Submachine guns found a role on the 20th century battlefield thanks to their portable firepower, maneuverability, and ease of use. For collectors looking for an SMG for sale, these compact powerhouses offer a fun shooting platform with investment potential....

January 21, 2025

Takedown Rifles: Pack Them Up

Takedown rifles are easier to pack, carry and store because they need less space whether they are used by hunters or paratroopers....

January 20, 2025

🔥 Heat Up This Winter with Our February Sporting & Collector Auction 🔥

It's the best gun show you've never been to! Rock Island Auction Company's February......

January 17, 2025

Colt Python Prices, Values and Trends

We analyzed more than ten years of auction data and the numbers are clear: Colt Python prices are on the rise at Rock Island Auction. Whether you're interested in buying or selling a Python, the included graphs provide a detailed look into the snake gun market....

January 14, 2025

A First Look at February's Sporting & Collector

Rock island Auction Company's first Texas gun show of 2025 is its Feb. 21-23 Sporting & Collector with guns from two esteemed collections....

January 13, 2025

2024: A Year of Records

2024 proved to be a market-defining year for Rock Island Auction Company. Celebrating its first full year in its new Bedford, Texas venue, RIAC realized more than $111 million and set numerous world records across every firearms genre. ...

January 9, 2025

Abercrombie and Fitch Guns: The One-Time Premier Outdoors Store

Old guns, outdoors sporting equipment, and hunting apparel were the foundational items that built the name of Abercrombie & Fitch....

January 8, 2025

Uncovered Treasures and Fresh to Market Firearms

Like Howard Carter’s discovery of King Tut’s tomb, the public debut of rare firearms like the Winchester 1886 "Marshfield Find" are exciting events. We'll explore how these fresh to market treasures have shaped the arms collecting landscape....

January 6, 2025

Blazing a Trail to Texas: Rock Island Auction Company's Growth and Expansion

From the heartland of Illinois to the rolling Texas prairies, Rock Island Auction’s journey has been defined by growth and innovation, grit and resilience, and a passion for preserving the treasures of the past. ...

January 2, 2025

Submachine guns found a role on the 20th century battlefield thanks to their portable firepower, maneuverability, and ease of use. For collectors looking for an SMG for sale, these compact powerhouses offer a fun shooting platform with investment potential....

January 21, 2025

Takedown Rifles: Pack Them Up

Takedown rifles are easier to pack, carry and store because they need less space whether they are used by hunters or paratroopers....

January 20, 2025

🔥 Heat Up This Winter with Our February Sporting & Collector Auction 🔥

It's the best gun show you've never been to! Rock Island Auction Company's February......

January 17, 2025

Colt Python Prices, Values and Trends

We analyzed more than ten years of auction data and the numbers are clear: Colt Python prices are on the rise at Rock Island Auction. Whether you're interested in buying or selling a Python, the included graphs provide a detailed look into the snake gun market....

January 14, 2025

A First Look at February's Sporting & Collector

Rock island Auction Company's first Texas gun show of 2025 is its Feb. 21-23 Sporting & Collector with guns from two esteemed collections....

January 13, 2025

2024: A Year of Records

2024 proved to be a market-defining year for Rock Island Auction Company. Celebrating its first full year in its new Bedford, Texas venue, RIAC realized more than $111 million and set numerous world records across every firearms genre. ...

January 9, 2025

Abercrombie and Fitch Guns: The One-Time Premier Outdoors Store

Old guns, outdoors sporting equipment, and hunting apparel were the foundational items that built the name of Abercrombie & Fitch....

January 8, 2025

Uncovered Treasures and Fresh to Market Firearms

Like Howard Carter’s discovery of King Tut’s tomb, the public debut of rare firearms like the Winchester 1886 "Marshfield Find" are exciting events. We'll explore how these fresh to market treasures have shaped the arms collecting landscape....

January 6, 2025

Blazing a Trail to Texas: Rock Island Auction Company's Growth and Expansion

From the heartland of Illinois to the rolling Texas prairies, Rock Island Auction’s journey has been defined by growth and innovation, grit and resilience, and a passion for preserving the treasures of the past. ...

January 2, 2025

Submachine guns found a role on the 20th century battlefield thanks to their portable firepower, maneuverability, and ease of use. For collectors looking for an SMG for sale, these compact powerhouses offer a fun shooting platform with investment potential....

January 21, 2025

Takedown Rifles: Pack Them Up

Takedown rifles are easier to pack, carry and store because they need less space whether they are used by hunters or paratroopers....

January 20, 2025

🔥 Heat Up This Winter with Our February Sporting & Collector Auction 🔥

It's the best gun show you've never been to! Rock Island Auction Company's February......

January 17, 2025

Colt Python Prices, Values and Trends

We analyzed more than ten years of auction data and the numbers are clear: Colt Python prices are on the rise at Rock Island Auction. Whether you're interested in buying or selling a Python, the included graphs provide a detailed look into the snake gun market....

January 14, 2025

A First Look at February's Sporting & Collector

Rock island Auction Company's first Texas gun show of 2025 is its Feb. 21-23 Sporting & Collector with guns from two esteemed collections....

January 13, 2025

2024: A Year of Records

2024 proved to be a market-defining year for Rock Island Auction Company. Celebrating its first full year in its new Bedford, Texas venue, RIAC realized more than $111 million and set numerous world records across every firearms genre. ...

January 9, 2025

Abercrombie and Fitch Guns: The One-Time Premier Outdoors Store

Old guns, outdoors sporting equipment, and hunting apparel were the foundational items that built the name of Abercrombie & Fitch....

January 8, 2025

Uncovered Treasures and Fresh to Market Firearms

Like Howard Carter’s discovery of King Tut’s tomb, the public debut of rare firearms like the Winchester 1886 "Marshfield Find" are exciting events. We'll explore how these fresh to market treasures have shaped the arms collecting landscape....

January 6, 2025

Blazing a Trail to Texas: Rock Island Auction Company's Growth and Expansion

From the heartland of Illinois to the rolling Texas prairies, Rock Island Auction’s journey has been defined by growth and innovation, grit and resilience, and a passion for preserving the treasures of the past. ...

January 2, 2025

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