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What is a Percussion Firearm?

A percussion firearm is a firearm that is fired via the striking (or percussing) of an external primer which sends a flash into the breech that ignit

The MP40 Submachine Gun

The MP40 submachine gun, or the 'Maschinenpistole 40 ', was the signature SMG of the German Wehrmacht during WW 2. The groundbreaking weapon was desig

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

Rock Island Auction Company’s October Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction realized over $8 million in total, a phenomenal sum achieved by an event t

Defining Antique Military Arms

Throughout the centuries, military firearms technology and terminology have been constantly evolving. Given this, there are many terms used to identif

Classic Shotguns for Fall Hunting

To some, autumn is a time for football and apple orchards and an avalanche of pumpkin spice. For others, the season also evokes images of tall grass a

Announcing Custom Catalogs

Rock Island Auction Company is proud to announce that we’re replacing the old, black & white catalogs printed for our Sporting & Collector Auction wit

John Wayne's True Grit Revolver

John Wayne was the quintessential American cowboy. With his distinct voice, imposing stature, and natural charisma, he was the perfect embodiment of t

Second Largest Firearms Auction EVER draws over $24 MILLION

Rock Island Auction Company’s September Premier 10-12 Firearms Auction soared into the history books with an astronomical $24 million in realized sale

L.A. Huffman: Window to the West

Laton Alton Huffman’s photography captured the spirit of the Old West and a changing way of life during the last two decades of the American frontier.

Selections from the Hank Williams Jr. Gun Collection

Any fan of country music, Monday Night Football, and American entertainment will instantly recognize the legendary Hank Williams Jr. From his signatur

Muzzleloader Collector's Jackpot

Rock Island Auction Company’s September 10-12 Premier Firearms Auction is absolutely packed with hundreds of muzzleloaders from several collections i

Road to the 1911 Pistol

The famous 1911 pistol is one of the most popular handguns of all time. When it comes to factors like balance, comfort, and reliability, John Browning