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Rock Island Premier Gun Auction December 6-8
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Rock Island Auction Company is preparing to go out a French cased Winchester Model 1886 Fancy sporting rifle, platinum
on a high note with it’s final auction of 2019, December 6-8th. Rock Island inlaid and factory engraved by renowned master John Ulrich. Both are factory
Auction Company is preparing to exceed expectations by offering astounding exhibition arms showcasing a level of excellence far above others of their kind.
embellished and historically important Colt and Winchester firearms along That can be said about a good number of the Winchester rifles in this auction.
with numerous other remarkable firearms. Military treasures, one-of-a-kind An astounding number of deluxe, special order rifles are available this Premier
artisan pieces, and early production rarities only add to the excitement. Auction. If you have been looking for a high condition, special order
Winchester, this is the sale for you.
Colt Firearms
Rock Island will be Highly Collectible
presenting an array of Beyond the vast collec-
historic and high tion of Colt and
conditioned Colt revolvers at this auction. Winchester firearms
Perhaps the most anticipated of all is the historic coming up for bid
Gustave Young master engraved and inscribed Colt Model 1860 this December, Rock
Army presented to notable Union Major General George McClellan. Island’s auction will be
Other stunning Colt firearms include a fresh-to-market two digit serial- offering hundreds of
ized Model 1911 pistol documented to Adjutant General of the Army Lutz guns from other famed
Wahl, and an extremely rare Paterson Model 1839 percussion carbine present- manufacturers such as
ed to the Company of Carbineers Sergeant Henry Clark. Beyond these exam- phenomenal collec-
ples, the auction has many gorgeously embellished well-conditioned Single tions of Smith &
Action Army and Bisley revolvers often with special order features. All this and Wesson revolvers and
a Model 1874 Gatling gun for good measure. With hundreds of Colt firearms Marlin long guns. The
in our catalog, you will be sure to find at least one for your collection. Even a military arms and militaria
precursory glance at December’s Colt offerings will have you planning your trip will also be generously represented, containing the heavy
to attend the auction in person. firepower of field guns plus numerous small arms from a
wide assortment of nations, both World Wars, and beyond. The experimental,
Winchester Firearms the revered, the rare, and the high condition will all have a place this December.
Winchester Rock Island Auction Company has been the #1 firearms auction house in the world
firearm enthusiasts every year since 2003. Flagship auctions are hosted three times annually. Each Premier
will be pleased to see Auction lasts three days. A Preview Day is held prior the day before, and the printed
the truly unique col- catalog for a Premier Auction is a three volume set; one for each day of auction. The
lection of rifles in this sale. From special order, online version can be searched and viewed. We are always seeking new consignors – if
embellished, deluxe rifles to delicately gold inlaid your collection is a single gun or one thousand; worth $1,000 or $1,000,000, we would
masterpieces, the Winchesters in this sale are certain to impress. Highlights be happy to help you make the most possible money for your items. There is no limit to
what we can consign or buy.Visit rockislandauction.com
include an exhibition quality Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle
engraved and signed by master engraver Thomas F. O’Connell, as well as
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ROCK ISLAND, IL – Rock Island Auction Company is preparing to go out a French cased Winchester Model 1886 Fancy sporting rifle, platinum
on a high note with it’s final auction of 2019, December 6-8th. Rock Island inlaid and factory engraved by renowned master John Ulrich. Both are factory
Auction Company is preparing to exceed expectations by offering astounding exhibition arms showcasing a level of excellence far above others of their kind.
embellished and historically important Colt and Winchester firearms along That can be said about a good number of the Winchester rifles in this auction.
with numerous other remarkable firearms. Military treasures, one-of-a-kind An astounding number of deluxe, special order rifles are available this Premier
artisan pieces, and early production rarities only add to the excitement. Auction. If you have been looking for a high condition, special order
Winchester, this is the sale for you.
Colt Firearms
Rock Island will be Highly Collectible
presenting an array of Beyond the vast collec-
historic and high tion of Colt and
conditioned Colt revolvers at this auction. Winchester firearms
Perhaps the most anticipated of all is the historic coming up for bid
Gustave Young master engraved and inscribed Colt Model 1860 this December, Rock
Army presented to notable Union Major General George McClellan. Island’s auction will be
Other stunning Colt firearms include a fresh-to-market two digit serial- offering hundreds of
ized Model 1911 pistol documented to Adjutant General of the Army Lutz guns from other famed
Wahl, and an extremely rare Paterson Model 1839 percussion carbine present- manufacturers such as
ed to the Company of Carbineers Sergeant Henry Clark. Beyond these exam- phenomenal collec-
ples, the auction has many gorgeously embellished well-conditioned Single tions of Smith &
Action Army and Bisley revolvers often with special order features. All this and Wesson revolvers and
a Model 1874 Gatling gun for good measure. With hundreds of Colt firearms Marlin long guns. The
in our catalog, you will be sure to find at least one for your collection. Even a military arms and militaria
precursory glance at December’s Colt offerings will have you planning your trip will also be generously represented, containing the heavy
to attend the auction in person. firepower of field guns plus numerous small arms from a
wide assortment of nations, both World Wars, and beyond. The experimental,
Winchester Firearms the revered, the rare, and the high condition will all have a place this December.
Winchester Rock Island Auction Company has been the #1 firearms auction house in the world
firearm enthusiasts every year since 2003. Flagship auctions are hosted three times annually. Each Premier
will be pleased to see Auction lasts three days. A Preview Day is held prior the day before, and the printed
the truly unique col- catalog for a Premier Auction is a three volume set; one for each day of auction. The
lection of rifles in this sale. From special order, online version can be searched and viewed. We are always seeking new consignors – if
embellished, deluxe rifles to delicately gold inlaid your collection is a single gun or one thousand; worth $1,000 or $1,000,000, we would
masterpieces, the Winchesters in this sale are certain to impress. Highlights be happy to help you make the most possible money for your items. There is no limit to
what we can consign or buy.Visit rockislandauction.com
include an exhibition quality Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle
engraved and signed by master engraver Thomas F. O’Connell, as well as
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