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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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The Top 10 Guns of 2024

The Top 10 Guns of 2024 at Rock Island Auction Company had everything! From royal luxury of the......

January 2, 2025

The SPAS 12 Shotgun

Designed for police and Special Forces, the Franchi SPAS 12 shotgun gained fame thanks to ample Hollywood and video game coverage and a unique set of features that included a metallic folding stock, a distinctive butt hook, and a dual-mode action....

December 31, 2024

Top 10 Guns of 2024

The top 10 guns sold at Rock Island Auction in 2024 include machine guns, legendary frontier guns, bespoke shotguns and one royal sporting arm....

December 23, 2024

Gun Engraving Is Arms Artistry

Gun engraving is nearly as old as firearms themselves, achieving mainstream popularity and accessibility during the rise of mass production....

December 20, 2024

The Impractically Powerful Desert Eagle

The Desert Eagle is the impractical pistol Hollywood calls on when action heroes, from Schwarzenegger to Deadpool, needs an over-sized gun....

December 19, 2024

TEN TIMES ITS ESTIMATE! A Winchester Model 70 Bidding Battle

This absolute dream gun of a Winchester Model 70 had everything collectors want: Super Grade......

December 17, 2024

Christmas Movies and Their Guns

From "It's a Wonderful Life" to "Die Hard," these 10 guns have found their way into Christmas movies in supporting or starring roles. ...

December 17, 2024

Is Lethal Weapon a Christmas Movie?

Sprinkled amid its dark themes and violent action "Lethal Weapon" leans into its role as a Christmas movie with plenty of holiday references....

December 16, 2024

Remington 1100 Shocks the Auction Hall!

This Remington was the last of four lots containing deluxe, sub gauge Remington 1100 shotguns. The......

December 15, 2024

The Top 10 Guns of 2024

The Top 10 Guns of 2024 at Rock Island Auction Company had everything! From royal luxury of the......

January 2, 2025

The SPAS 12 Shotgun

Designed for police and Special Forces, the Franchi SPAS 12 shotgun gained fame thanks to ample Hollywood and video game coverage and a unique set of features that included a metallic folding stock, a distinctive butt hook, and a dual-mode action....

December 31, 2024

Top 10 Guns of 2024

The top 10 guns sold at Rock Island Auction in 2024 include machine guns, legendary frontier guns, bespoke shotguns and one royal sporting arm....

December 23, 2024

Gun Engraving Is Arms Artistry

Gun engraving is nearly as old as firearms themselves, achieving mainstream popularity and accessibility during the rise of mass production....

December 20, 2024

The Impractically Powerful Desert Eagle

The Desert Eagle is the impractical pistol Hollywood calls on when action heroes, from Schwarzenegger to Deadpool, needs an over-sized gun....

December 19, 2024

TEN TIMES ITS ESTIMATE! A Winchester Model 70 Bidding Battle

This absolute dream gun of a Winchester Model 70 had everything collectors want: Super Grade......

December 17, 2024

Christmas Movies and Their Guns

From "It's a Wonderful Life" to "Die Hard," these 10 guns have found their way into Christmas movies in supporting or starring roles. ...

December 17, 2024

Is Lethal Weapon a Christmas Movie?

Sprinkled amid its dark themes and violent action "Lethal Weapon" leans into its role as a Christmas movie with plenty of holiday references....

December 16, 2024

Remington 1100 Shocks the Auction Hall!

This Remington was the last of four lots containing deluxe, sub gauge Remington 1100 shotguns. The......

December 15, 2024

The Top 10 Guns of 2024

The Top 10 Guns of 2024 at Rock Island Auction Company had everything! From royal luxury of the......

January 2, 2025

The SPAS 12 Shotgun

Designed for police and Special Forces, the Franchi SPAS 12 shotgun gained fame thanks to ample Hollywood and video game coverage and a unique set of features that included a metallic folding stock, a distinctive butt hook, and a dual-mode action....

December 31, 2024

Top 10 Guns of 2024

The top 10 guns sold at Rock Island Auction in 2024 include machine guns, legendary frontier guns, bespoke shotguns and one royal sporting arm....

December 23, 2024

Gun Engraving Is Arms Artistry

Gun engraving is nearly as old as firearms themselves, achieving mainstream popularity and accessibility during the rise of mass production....

December 20, 2024

The Impractically Powerful Desert Eagle

The Desert Eagle is the impractical pistol Hollywood calls on when action heroes, from Schwarzenegger to Deadpool, needs an over-sized gun....

December 19, 2024

TEN TIMES ITS ESTIMATE! A Winchester Model 70 Bidding Battle

This absolute dream gun of a Winchester Model 70 had everything collectors want: Super Grade......

December 17, 2024

Christmas Movies and Their Guns

From "It's a Wonderful Life" to "Die Hard," these 10 guns have found their way into Christmas movies in supporting or starring roles. ...

December 17, 2024

Is Lethal Weapon a Christmas Movie?

Sprinkled amid its dark themes and violent action "Lethal Weapon" leans into its role as a Christmas movie with plenty of holiday references....

December 16, 2024

Remington 1100 Shocks the Auction Hall!

This Remington was the last of four lots containing deluxe, sub gauge Remington 1100 shotguns. The......

December 15, 2024

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