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Featured ContentRIAC On Time #5018

RIAC On Time #5018

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The J-Frame Revolver

Introduced in 1950 with the Chiefs Special, the S&W J-frame has remained popular thanks to its reliability, versatility, and compact size. Offered in a vast range of configurations, examples from every era of the platform's 75-year legacy can be found at RIAC....

RIAC On Time #5014

Check out the latest event from Rock Island Auction Company!...

M3 Grease Gun: SMG on a Budget

The M3 Grease Gun was a less expensive alternative to the Thompson Submachine Gun as the United States prepared for World War 2....

The Apache Revolver

The street gangs of early 20th century Paris relied on an extensive arsenal for their muggings and duels, including pistols, blades, and brass knuckles. What would become known as the Apache revolver combined all three into a deadly concealed weapon. ...

The Straight Pull Bolt Action

The straight pull bolt action rifle represents a unique niche in arms design. From its 19th century military roots to its modern application in hunting and target shooting, this innovative system can be found on some of the rarest guns in the collecting field....

Rise and Fall of the Whitney Wolverine

The Whitney Wolverine was designed and marketed as an Atomic Age pistol, but stiff competition, a confusing series of name changes, and limited retail availability led to a short production run....

Pirate Guns and Weapons

From swords and dirks to flintlock pistols, muskets, and blunderbusses, pirates employed a wide variety of guns and weapons during their golden age. We'll compare historic examples to the onscreen weapons used in some of Hollywood's swashbuckling adventures. ...

Modern Revolvers Show Wheelguns Aren't Done

Modern revolvers offer stronger stopping power, interesting designs and improved manufacturing to set them apart from 19th century wheelguns....

Medal of Honor Recipient Alvin York

Called "the greatest civilian soldier" of World War 1, Alvin York argued for intervention as World War 2 neared....

The J-Frame Revolver

Introduced in 1950 with the Chiefs Special, the S&W J-frame has remained popular thanks to its reliability, versatility, and compact size. Offered in a vast range of configurations, examples from every era of the platform's 75-year legacy can be found at RIAC....

RIAC On Time #5014

Check out the latest event from Rock Island Auction Company!...

M3 Grease Gun: SMG on a Budget

The M3 Grease Gun was a less expensive alternative to the Thompson Submachine Gun as the United States prepared for World War 2....

The Apache Revolver

The street gangs of early 20th century Paris relied on an extensive arsenal for their muggings and duels, including pistols, blades, and brass knuckles. What would become known as the Apache revolver combined all three into a deadly concealed weapon. ...

The Straight Pull Bolt Action

The straight pull bolt action rifle represents a unique niche in arms design. From its 19th century military roots to its modern application in hunting and target shooting, this innovative system can be found on some of the rarest guns in the collecting field....

Rise and Fall of the Whitney Wolverine

The Whitney Wolverine was designed and marketed as an Atomic Age pistol, but stiff competition, a confusing series of name changes, and limited retail availability led to a short production run....

Pirate Guns and Weapons

From swords and dirks to flintlock pistols, muskets, and blunderbusses, pirates employed a wide variety of guns and weapons during their golden age. We'll compare historic examples to the onscreen weapons used in some of Hollywood's swashbuckling adventures. ...

Modern Revolvers Show Wheelguns Aren't Done

Modern revolvers offer stronger stopping power, interesting designs and improved manufacturing to set them apart from 19th century wheelguns....

Medal of Honor Recipient Alvin York

Called "the greatest civilian soldier" of World War 1, Alvin York argued for intervention as World War 2 neared....

The J-Frame Revolver

Introduced in 1950 with the Chiefs Special, the S&W J-frame has remained popular thanks to its reliability, versatility, and compact size. Offered in a vast range of configurations, examples from every era of the platform's 75-year legacy can be found at RIAC....

RIAC On Time #5014

Check out the latest event from Rock Island Auction Company!...

M3 Grease Gun: SMG on a Budget

The M3 Grease Gun was a less expensive alternative to the Thompson Submachine Gun as the United States prepared for World War 2....

The Apache Revolver

The street gangs of early 20th century Paris relied on an extensive arsenal for their muggings and duels, including pistols, blades, and brass knuckles. What would become known as the Apache revolver combined all three into a deadly concealed weapon. ...

The Straight Pull Bolt Action

The straight pull bolt action rifle represents a unique niche in arms design. From its 19th century military roots to its modern application in hunting and target shooting, this innovative system can be found on some of the rarest guns in the collecting field....

Rise and Fall of the Whitney Wolverine

The Whitney Wolverine was designed and marketed as an Atomic Age pistol, but stiff competition, a confusing series of name changes, and limited retail availability led to a short production run....

Pirate Guns and Weapons

From swords and dirks to flintlock pistols, muskets, and blunderbusses, pirates employed a wide variety of guns and weapons during their golden age. We'll compare historic examples to the onscreen weapons used in some of Hollywood's swashbuckling adventures. ...

Modern Revolvers Show Wheelguns Aren't Done

Modern revolvers offer stronger stopping power, interesting designs and improved manufacturing to set them apart from 19th century wheelguns....

Medal of Honor Recipient Alvin York

Called "the greatest civilian soldier" of World War 1, Alvin York argued for intervention as World War 2 neared....

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