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John Wayne On-Screen Revolver Sells for Over Half Million Dollars

Seen in several movies, including True Grit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Image available for download here ROCK ISLAND, Ill – A revolver owned by John Wayne

[Press Release] John Wayne's "True Grit" Colt Revolver Comes to Auction

Seen in several movies, including “True Grit” ROCK ISLAND, Ill – One of the John Wayne’s on-screen Colt revolvers will be offered by Rock Island A

[Press Release] Second Largest Firearms Auction Ever Held Brings $24 Million

Rock Island Auction’s Chain of Success Continues ROCK ISLAND, Ill – A firearms auction grossing over $24 million in just three days is the latest in

RIAC's June S&C Firearms Auction realizes over $8 Million!

Nearly halfway through the year, and the momentum just keeps rolling. Rock Island Auction Company’s June Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction realize

Rock Island Auction Company Donates $30,000 to the USA Shooting Team

Recently, Rock Island Auction Company had the pleasure to auction a 2019 manufactured factory engraved Krieghoff K-80 over/under shotgun at the May 20

Alexander Hamilton’s Pistols Bring $1.15 Million at Auction

Part of Largest Firearms Auction Ever Held ROCK ISLAND, Ill – A pair of pistols carried by Alexander Hamilton during the Revolutionary War brought $

The Sale of the Century Rolls On with an Earth-Shattering $30 MILLION World Record!

The Sale of the Century never ended; it just took a few months off so that Rock Island Auction Company could prepare a record-breaking lineup for our

[Press Release] Alexander Hamilton Pistols to Auction

ROCK ISLAND, Ill – A pair of pistols belonging to Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will be offered May 14th by Rock Island Auction Company. The fl

The Largest S&C Auction Ever Realizes $11.1 Million!

With the conclusion of the first Sporting & Collector Auction of the year, Rock Island Auction Company is proudly proclaiming that 2021 is our year. O

Teddy Roosevelt’s Revolver Brings $1.4 Million

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joel Kolander [email protected] 7819 42nd St. W. Rock Island, IL 61201 Ph: 309.797.1500 ROCK ISLAND,

Sale of the Century Realizes Over $22 MILLION

Rock Island Auction Company set another world record in 2020 with its December Premier Firearms Auction. Realizing over $22 million , this auction was

Planning on Attending the Sale of the Century?

Planning to attend the Sale of the Century? Wonderful— we can't wait to see you! However, your health and safety are important, therefore we have put

October Sporting & Collector Auction Realizes Over $7M!

“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” -Oscar Wilde Rock Island Auction Company celebrated the end of summer with the October Sporting & Col

Real Art. Real History. Real Results. RIAC September Premier Auction Exceeds $18 MILLION

Want to be notified when a new blog is posted? Provide your email. Rock Island (IL.)-Rock Island Auction Company held yet another spectacular Premier

Pop-Up Gun Museum Boasts Impressive Guest List & Industry Record

Three times a year Rock Island Auction Company transforms its Preview Hall into a pop-up museum filled with the history, artistry, and notable names o

April Premier Auction - Postponed

A Note from RIAC President Kevin Hogan Family, Friends, Consignors and Clients Near and Far, THANK YOU for being such amazing supporters of Rock Is

Largest Gun Auction Ever Sees Record Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2020 Contact: Joel Kolander [email protected] 7819 42nd St. W. Rock Island, IL 61201 Ph: 309.797.15

RIAC Sets New World Record with $77 Million in 2019

The December 2019 Premier Firearms Auction was a perfect storm of sorts. There were world-class collector firearms that had never before been offered

$1.03M Colt Revolver Leads $18M Summer Gun Auction

What an incredibly special weekend in September. The weather was near-flawless, the food was delicious, but what will stick with us the longest will b

Website Bids Lead Charge in $8.5 Million June Firearms Auction

Rock Island Auction Company’s 2019 June Regional Auction was nothing short of an exciting and well-attended four day event. With over 5,000 lots up fo

RIAC Does It Again! $1.67M Revolver Sold in $20M Gun Auction

In the months that led up to it, the May 2019 Premier Firearms Auction had shaped up to be an absolute colossus of an event. The Millikin Dragoon ser

$8.9 Million for Rock Island Auction Company’s February Regional Auction

Rock Island Auction Company’s 2019 February Regional Auction was nothing short of a colossal four day event. With nearly 10,000 guns offered and over

RIAC Again Sets New Industry Records – $75.5 Million in 2018

The momentum had been building all year. From the civilian Colt Walker that brought $1.8 million this April, to the powerful military vehicles and t

$20 Million at RIAC is Largest Firearms Auction Ever

Cutting right to the chase, the 2018 September Premiere Firearms Auction held by Rock Island Auction Company is the largest firearms auction in indust