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Premier Fine, Historic, & Investment Firearms Auction at Rock Island
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Collectors around the world have come to expect the very variety. One of the holy grails of Winchester collecting will be available to the
best from Rock Island Auction Company. We embrace this expectation taking collecting public, as RIAC proudly offers a historic and documented “Centennial
great pride, and even a sense of duty, in presenting the finest collector arms avail- 1876” single action U.S. Navy test revolver. Not only is it recognized as the rarest
able to public hands. Our September 2019 Premier Firearms Auction will prove Winchester of all, but it also pioneered the independent swing-out cylinder.
to be no exception. Held September 6-8, the event is absolutely bursting with Standing shoulder to shoulder with this historic behemoth is the remarkable
world-class firearms, bladed weapons, and historic items certain to astound. Some Winchester Model 1895 smothered in engraving and gold inlay by John Ulrich
of the notable groupings in the sale: and inscribed to famed Western author Zane Grey. Other highlights include an
The Robert M. Lee Collection early production, serial number 116, open-top Winchester 1876 First Model;
The Mac McCroskie Collection a Winchester Model 12 shotgun serial number 2, a rare pre-production M1
A Selection of Fine Arms from the Esteemed Larry Jones Collection Garand, and numerous special order and historic lever action rifles.
A Selection of S&W Icons from the Ray & Sheryl Cheely Collection Smith & Wesson Revolvers
Property from the Spenger’s Fish Grotto, Berkeley, CA Firearms Collection This sale will also contain the efforts of several outstanding collections of
Items from the John Ross Collection, author of Unintended Consequences Smith & Wesson arms. First and foremost of these will be the well documented
Dick Salzer Collection; Ruby Bymaster Collection; Robert C. Chandler and NRA Silver Medal winning Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum that belonged
Collection; Gerald Klaz Collction; The Estate of James Frisbie; The TLC to S&W Vice President Douglas B. Wesson, accompanied by a host of significant
Collection; The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection accouterments. RIAC is also proud to offer the only surviving example of the four
Colt Firearms Triple Lock revolvers chambered in S&W .45 special, and submitted to the 1906
Exceptional Colt firearms will always be a staple at Rock Island Auction and U.S. Army handgun cartridge trials. The rarity and desirability of this revolver will
in our September Premier they comprise six of the nine highest estimates of the not be lost on S&W nor U.S. military collectors.
sale. Serving as flagship will be an extraordinary Colt Walker revolver, marked Incredible Collector Firearms
No. 120 from E Company, thus making it the last martial Colt Walker ever man - These genres are, of course, far from the only highlights in the sale. There are
ufactured. Of similar importance will be a National Treasure 1860 Army revolver, exciting possibilities for every interest. You may be interested to find the
lavishly master engraved by Gustave Young, which served as a presentation piece Confederate 12-pound field howitzer or several of the other historic Confederate
from Colt to famed Union General George B. McClellan, Commander of the pieces in the sale. If one seeks antiques, they will be quite pleased to find the only
Army of the Potomac. Its unprecedented historic pedigree truly makes this a known matched pair of Collier Second Model flintlock revolvers, or perhaps the
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Also of note will be an 1877 Colt “Bulldog” incredibly high condition Belton four-shot repeating flintlock pistol accompanied
Gatling gun, Colt Single Action Army #37 from the Mel Torme Collection, by its wooden patent model. Military enthusiasts can find Georg Luger’s personal
numerous percussion revolvers in exquisite condition, and a host of beautiful early use, 7-shot prototype Baby Luger pistol, a pre-production Singer M1911A1 pis-
semi-automatics. tol, and even a 1902 American Eagle “Cartridge Counter” Luger.
Winchester Repeating Arms This supremely impressive list goes on and on, so be sure to search our online
The selection of Winchester Arms is a fantastic mix of rarity, artistry, and catalog the minute it becomes available. Visit rockislandauction.com
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Open Wednesday -Friday 11am-4pm;
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
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Hand Picked Quality Merchandise
Quality Antiques, Fine Arts,
Friendly Staff All Credit Cards Accepted
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Joyce Haddad, Proprietor: joyce.haddad@charter.net
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ROCK ISLAND, IL – Collectors around the world have come to expect the very variety. One of the holy grails of Winchester collecting will be available to the
best from Rock Island Auction Company. We embrace this expectation taking collecting public, as RIAC proudly offers a historic and documented “Centennial
great pride, and even a sense of duty, in presenting the finest collector arms avail- 1876” single action U.S. Navy test revolver. Not only is it recognized as the rarest
able to public hands. Our September 2019 Premier Firearms Auction will prove Winchester of all, but it also pioneered the independent swing-out cylinder.
to be no exception. Held September 6-8, the event is absolutely bursting with Standing shoulder to shoulder with this historic behemoth is the remarkable
world-class firearms, bladed weapons, and historic items certain to astound. Some Winchester Model 1895 smothered in engraving and gold inlay by John Ulrich
of the notable groupings in the sale: and inscribed to famed Western author Zane Grey. Other highlights include an
The Robert M. Lee Collection early production, serial number 116, open-top Winchester 1876 First Model;
The Mac McCroskie Collection a Winchester Model 12 shotgun serial number 2, a rare pre-production M1
A Selection of Fine Arms from the Esteemed Larry Jones Collection Garand, and numerous special order and historic lever action rifles.
A Selection of S&W Icons from the Ray & Sheryl Cheely Collection Smith & Wesson Revolvers
Property from the Spenger’s Fish Grotto, Berkeley, CA Firearms Collection This sale will also contain the efforts of several outstanding collections of
Items from the John Ross Collection, author of Unintended Consequences Smith & Wesson arms. First and foremost of these will be the well documented
Dick Salzer Collection; Ruby Bymaster Collection; Robert C. Chandler and NRA Silver Medal winning Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum that belonged
Collection; Gerald Klaz Collction; The Estate of James Frisbie; The TLC to S&W Vice President Douglas B. Wesson, accompanied by a host of significant
Collection; The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection accouterments. RIAC is also proud to offer the only surviving example of the four
Colt Firearms Triple Lock revolvers chambered in S&W .45 special, and submitted to the 1906
Exceptional Colt firearms will always be a staple at Rock Island Auction and U.S. Army handgun cartridge trials. The rarity and desirability of this revolver will
in our September Premier they comprise six of the nine highest estimates of the not be lost on S&W nor U.S. military collectors.
sale. Serving as flagship will be an extraordinary Colt Walker revolver, marked Incredible Collector Firearms
No. 120 from E Company, thus making it the last martial Colt Walker ever man - These genres are, of course, far from the only highlights in the sale. There are
ufactured. Of similar importance will be a National Treasure 1860 Army revolver, exciting possibilities for every interest. You may be interested to find the
lavishly master engraved by Gustave Young, which served as a presentation piece Confederate 12-pound field howitzer or several of the other historic Confederate
from Colt to famed Union General George B. McClellan, Commander of the pieces in the sale. If one seeks antiques, they will be quite pleased to find the only
Army of the Potomac. Its unprecedented historic pedigree truly makes this a known matched pair of Collier Second Model flintlock revolvers, or perhaps the
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Also of note will be an 1877 Colt “Bulldog” incredibly high condition Belton four-shot repeating flintlock pistol accompanied
Gatling gun, Colt Single Action Army #37 from the Mel Torme Collection, by its wooden patent model. Military enthusiasts can find Georg Luger’s personal
numerous percussion revolvers in exquisite condition, and a host of beautiful early use, 7-shot prototype Baby Luger pistol, a pre-production Singer M1911A1 pis-
semi-automatics. tol, and even a 1902 American Eagle “Cartridge Counter” Luger.
Winchester Repeating Arms This supremely impressive list goes on and on, so be sure to search our online
The selection of Winchester Arms is a fantastic mix of rarity, artistry, and catalog the minute it becomes available. Visit rockislandauction.com
27th Annual
ATM AVAILABLE
FREE
ADMISSION &
B AHIANTIQUES
A
PARKING
L L A A B AHIANTIQUES
A
COUNTRY COOKING
ALL DAY
HOWALE
& S
& S
S S HOWALE
September 27–October 4 8am-6pm
Saturday, October 5 8am-4pm
Spring 2020 Show Dates:
LA BAHIA HALL Austin MARCH 27-APRIL 4
290W/TX237 290 West Burton Brenham
Burton, Texas TX 237 La Bahia Hall 290 West
Porcelain Restoration at Show Warrenton
Round Top
www.labahiaantiques.com LaGrange Houston
VISIT HISTORIC COVENTRY VILLAGE, CT
x
NATHAN HALE ANTIQUE CENTER COVENTRY ARTS & ANTIQUES
1141 Main Street, Rte 31, Coventry, CT 06238 1140 Main Street, Rte 31, Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 498-7400 or (860) 230-4214
(860) 498-0352 or (860) 208-8215
Open Wednesday -Friday 11am-4pm;
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
Open Thursday - Sunday 11am-4pm
Hand Picked Quality Merchandise
Quality Antiques, Fine Arts,
Friendly Staff All Credit Cards Accepted
and Collectables
Joyce Haddad, Proprietor: joyce.haddad@charter.net
Loren Ouellette, Manager Anne C. Burke: annecburke@msn.com
Like us on Facebook Like us on Facebook
Find us at www.nathanhaleantiquecenter.com www.coventryartsandantiques.com
Multi-Dealer Shops featuring primitives,
collectibles, furniture, glass and china
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