RIAC News

Wild Bill Hickok's Historic Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Old Army Revolver to Auction this August

This Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 documented to Wild Bill during his time in Deadwood, SD, is one of the Holy Grails of the American West.

Film Used "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" pistols to Auction this August

The pair of pistols used by Angelina Jolie in “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” will be offered by Rock Island Auction Company in its August 26-28 Auction.

Han Solo’s Blaster from ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ to Auction this August

Han Solo's blaster from Star Wars: A New Hope will be offered at auction this August by Rock Island Auction Company.

June S&C Firearms Auction Realizes $7 Million

Rock Island Auction Company's June Sporting and Collector Auction realized $7 million with a Colt Paterson as the top seller at $38,188.

Ulysses S. Grant’s Revolvers Bring $5.17M at Auction

A pair of revolvers presented to Civil War general and 18th President Ulysses S. Grant sold at Rock Island Auction Company for a record $5.17 million.

RIAC'S February S&C Firearms Auction Realizes $7.4 million

RIAC'S February Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction realized $7.4 million, an impressive total for 2022's first major gun auction event.

Rock Island Auction Company Selected as Official Auction House of NRA Firearms For Freedom

Rock Island Auction Company is the auction house for the NRA's donated Firearms for Freedom program for which the proceeds go to support NRA programs.

Rock Island Auction Company Reports $121 Million in Auction Sales in 2021, Highest in Company History

Rock Island Auction Company sets a new industry record with an earth-shattering $121 million in annual sales in 2021.

Napoleon Conquers in Second-Largest Firearms Auction in History

Napoleon's garniture led the way to Rock Island Auction Company's $25.2 million dollar December auction, the second-largest firearms auction ever held.

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

A revolver owned by John Wayne and used by the Western star in several movies recently sold for $517,500 at Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC).

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

One of the John Wayne’s on-screen Colt revolvers will be offered by Rock Island Auction Company. The revolver can be seen used by Wayne in such films as True Grit, Rooster Cogburn, and The Cowboys, among others.

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

A firearms auction grossing over $24 million in just three days is the second largest firearms auction ever held.

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

Rock Island Auction Company’s June Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction realized over $8 million in total, nearly doubling the low estimate for the event.

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

Rock Island Auction Company offered a factory engraved Krieghoff K-80 shotgun and donated 100% of the lot proceeds to the USA Shooting Team.

Alexander Hamilton’s Pistols Bring $1.15 Million at Auction

A pair of flintlock pistols carried by Alexander Hamilton during the Revolutionary War brought $1.15 million at Rock Island Auction Company in May 2021

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

Rock Island Auction Company's May Premier Firearms Auction rocketed into the history books with an astronomical $30 MILLION, a world record.

[Press Release] Alexander Hamilton Pistols to Auction

A pair of pistols belonging to Alexander Hamilton will be offered May 14th, 2021 by Rock Island Auction Company. They may set a new world record high price.

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

The pasty Feb Auction was the most successful S&C Auction ever held by RIAC! Read all about some of the highlights and browse the prices realized listing available now.

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 this December during the Premier Firearms Auction. Realizing over $22 million, this auction was our boldest, most successful event yet.

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!

Rock Island Auction Company celebrated the end of summer with the October S&C Auction. In total, the auction realized over $7 Million! Check out these highlights!

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...