PREMIERE Firearms Auction December 4th, 5th, & 6th

Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- Colt factory letter dated January 25, 1999 confirms configuration and shipment to Pacific Hardware and Steel Company, San Francisco, California on March 22, 1906, the year of the San Francisco earthquake tragedy!

The features of this Colt are as follows: Blade front sight and frame notch rear sight. Two line block letter address on top of the barrel “(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F.” on the left side of the barrel and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt.

The frame and hammer are casehardened and the remaining metal surfaces are blue. Wide low hammer spur and wide trigger with characteristic “humpback” grip. Matching serial number on frame, trigger guard and backstrap and the loading gate is marked with the assembly number “2898″. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with the Colt triangle “VP” proof and the left rear is marked with the number “5″. Fitted with two piece checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the tops.

Complete with the original maroon hinged lid box numbered to the gun with Bisley picture label and correct factory end labels. Provenance: George S. Lewis Jr. Collection.

Condition:
Excellent. The revolver retains approximately 98% plus of the bright original high polished blue finish with some minor box wear and flaking present on the barrel, a couple of areas of minor pitting on the cylinder and toe of the backstrap, and a few minor dings and handling marks. The frame and hammer retain virtually all of the vivid original case colors.

The grips are excellent plus with only light handling marks and sharp checkering. The markings are sharp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with the exception of a corner on the lid, pieces of the labels flaked off around the edges and edge wear on the lid.

The box is remarkably sound. This extraordinary Colt Bisley revolver is rare in that it is one of only a few known with its original picture box and a survivor of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 in truly exceptional condition.

This is the finest standard configuration Colt Bisley Model revolvers that we have ever offered for sale. ( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $20,000 – $40,000

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Premiere Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our previous sales proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Premiere Firearms Auction December 4Th, 5Th, & 6Th. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver

PREMIERE Firearms Auction December 4th, 5th, & 6th

New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic Lever Action No. 2 Navy Pistol with Ivory Grips

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- Rare, deluxe Volcanic No. 2 Navy Pistol manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., prior to the Civil War. The deluxe pistol features silver-plated brass receiver that is decorated with bold Germanic scroll engraving on a punch-dot background.

The barrel was originally blue and the hammer and finger lever have a case-hardened finish. The top of the barrel is roll stamped: “REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEWHAVEN CONN. FEB. 14. 1854″ in two lines. The “VOLCANIC” markings which were part of the barrel legend were omitted after Oliver F. Winchester reorganized the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., as the New Haven Arms Co., in April 1857.

The serial number, “1638″ is stamped on the right side of the finger lever and on the inside of both ivory grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. New Haven Arms Company advertisements from February, 1859, list the “No. 2-8-inch Navy Pistol” available “OO-plated and engraved” for $20.00.

The engraving on this pistol is more detailed and better executed than the relatively simple engraving shown on the standard engraved Volcanic revolver illustrated on page 6 of “THE BOOK OF WINCHESTER ENGRAVING” by R.L. Wilson.

The combination of detailed scroll and border engraving, silver-plated receiver and ivory grips appears to be nearly identical to the pair of deluxe engraved Volcanic pistols with 8-inch barrels made for Oliver Winchester shown on page 6 of “THE BOOK OF WINCHESTER ENGRAVING”.

This pistol almost certainly represents the highest level of engraving, finish and deluxe features available on a New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic pistol. Also, an artist painting of this pistol # 1638 was used for the cover of the 14th annual edition (1960) of Gun Digest by John T. Amber.

Condition:
Very good. The barrel has a very attractive, plum-brown once cleaned (and toned) patina. The markings are fully legible and the barrel edges are sharp. There is some very fine pitting on the left side of the barrel which does not detract from the overall appearance of the pistol.

The hammer and loading lever have a dark age patina with some scattered light pitting. The brass frame retains approximately 20% of the original silver-plated finish which is contained in the protected areas.

The well-executed engraving is crisp and deep. The edges of the receiver side-plates are sharp and straight with almost none of the battering found on side-plates that have been removed. The fine ivory grips have a yellow patina with several minor spots of brown discoloration and several hair-line age cracks on the butt.

The pistol is functional and the action works well. This is a rare, deluxe engraved, New Haven Arms Co., Lever Action No. 2 Navy Pistol.( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Premiere Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our previous sales proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Premiere Firearms Auction December 4Th, 5Th, & 6Th. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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New Haven Arms Volcanic Lever Action No. 2 Navy Pistol

PREMIERE Firearms Auction December 4th, 5th, & 6th

Exceptional Original Colt, Model 1921/1928 U.S. Navy Over Stamp Thompson Submachine Gun

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- This is just a beautiful example of an exceptional original Colt Auto Ordnance Thompson 1921/1928 US Navy over stamp submachine gun.

This specific submachine gun was original produced in the 1921 configuration, and later, over stamped with “U.S. NAVY MODEL OF 1928″. This model came into being because of the lagging sales for the 1921 series of SMG, and the fact that the USMC successfully used many of these New SMGs in Nicaragua, the Auto Ordnance company began to remark their inventory with the intent of peaking sales interest to various police and Government agencies.

The basic difference between the original 1921 and 1928 configurations is that the latter has a slightly reduced cyclic rate of fire. These Thompson SMGs were probably one of the best machined and hand fitted submachines ever produced.

They all have a distinctive deep rich blue metal finish with the bolt remaining in the white with excellent deep dark brown walnut, Foregrip, pistol grip and buttstock. If you ever have a chance to disassemble one of these weapons you will be amazed at how well they were made, the parts just slide together like glass.

This specific weapon still has all the traditional and distinctive Thompson features that are so easily recognizable in the Gangster movies ,WWII, and even up to Vietnam, such as; the Auto Ordnance ported compensator on the end of the barrel, the short 10 1/2 inch barrel with cooling fins, the vertical pistol grip, the detachable buttstock, and the fully adjustable Thompson ladder rear sight that is graduated from 100-600 yards.

The left side of the receiver is marked “U.S. Navy/MODEL OF 1921″ with the ‘8′ dated over stamped on ‘1′ in 1921, with the serial number 10775 below the marking block. The left rear portion of the receiver is marked: “THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER .45 AUTOMATIC COLT CARTRIDGE/MANUFACTURED BY/ COLT’S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” the right side is marked with the five lines of patent dates along with the two line ‘AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION, NEW YORK U.S.A”.

The top of the receiver and is marked with the “Bullet” logo with ‘THOMSPON’ inside. There are no other accessories with specific lot.

Condition:
Excellent with approximately 97% original blue finish showing just some minor wear on the edges and high spots overall, such as the front edges of the compensator, with actual wear on the right side of the receiver, along the lower edge where it meets the lower trigger group, with some minor scratches and handling marks on the left side.

Probably just from sitting in a storage container or display case. All three wood components have a nice medium brown, matching color with just some minor scratches on the right side of the pistol grip, with a few more minor handling marks and light pressure dents on the buttstock. The receiver and frame (lower trigger group assembly) have matching numbers.

Currently most of the internal parts and components all have a coat of old semi-dried preservative grease. Just a exceptional example of a very early ‘1928 Navy’ over stamp Thompson submachine gun. This weapon is a fully transferable class III weapon that has the appropriate ATF/Federal Tax stamp. ( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Premiere Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our previous sales proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Premiere Firearms Auction December 4Th, 5Th, & 6Th. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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U.S. Navy Over Stamp Thompson Submachine Gun

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Background checks on the sale of firearms were up 4.3 percent in October, according to data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

A total of 1,233,982 checks were reported for the month, up from 1,183,279 in October 2008.

The 2009 year-to-date total for background checks is 11,403,417, an increase of 18.1 percent over the same time period last year.

NICS Background Checks October 2009

FBI background checks are required under federal law for all individuals purchasing either newly manufactured or used firearms from federally licensed retailers.

As such, the checks serve as a gauge of sales but do not reflect the actual number of firearms produced or sold.

The increase coincides with a rise in excise taxes reported by firearms and ammunition manufacturers, another key economic indicator for the firearms industry.

About: NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

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Background Checks On Firearm Sales Up 4.3% In October

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)- The FBI’s National Instant Background Check System (NICS) hours of operation for federal firearms licensees (FFLs) will remain the same as their current hours of operation during this year’s NICS busy season.

NICS Call Centers will be available daily from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern. The only deviation to this schedule will be Nov. 27, the Friday following Thanksgiving, when the hours of operation will be 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern.

These extended operational hours will be available only to those FFLs who use the FBI Call Centers.

The NICS Section will cease operation at midnight on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. The NICS will resume normal operations on Dec. 26 at 8 a.m. Eastern.

The extended busy season hours for NICS previously published referred to the extended hours of operation for the NICS computer system, which is available for FBI employees and state agencies operating as points of contact (POCs) for the NICS in order to expedite the processing of delayed transactions to provide more expeditious responses and enhanced service to customers.

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NICS Busy Season Clarification of Working Hours

PREMIERE Firearms Auction December 4th, 5th, & 6th

Buffalo Bill Cody's Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- This Colt Single Action “Frontier Six Shooter” Revolver and extremely rare factory case was once owned by Buffalo Bill Cody.

The revolver is accompanied by a letter from firearms expert Greg Martin. The letter states that Greg Martin obtained this revolver from Julia Cody’s (William F. Cody’s sister) personal collection of Buffalo Bill artifacts.

The revolver was subsequently sold at auction on March 18, 1988. Also included with the revolver is a Colt factory letter that identifies it as a caliber .44-40 Colt Single Action Army Revolver with blue finish and 7 1/2-inch barrel that was shipped to Hartley & Graham in New York, New York, on October 24, 1882.

The revolver has “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” acid-etched on left side of the barrel in an oval panel. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the elongated block letter address: “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” in a single line.

The caliber designation “44″ is stamped on the underside of the barrel in front of the cylinder pin. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt “three dates in three lines” patent markings. “44 CF” is stamped on the left front trigger guard bow. The serial number: “775243″ is stamped on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, backstrap. The partial serial number, “7234″ is stamped on the side of the cylinder. The inside of the loading gate is stamped with the assembly number “1990″. A “B” sub-inspection mark is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder.

The revolver is fitted with a one-piece, varnished grip. The Colt mahogany, American style case is lined with blue felt. The case has three compartments grouped around a central cartridge block drilled for fifty .44-40 W.C.F cartridges.

Condition:
Very good plus. The revolver has traces of original blue with the balance having been lightly cleaned and has a crisp smooth, silver-gray patina. The backstrap has a fine stippled finish, which is contemporary with to the revolver but is not factory work.

The revolver has a hand-made cylinder pin that appears date from the period of use. The backstrap screw is an old replacement. The Martin letter states that the revolver appears to be original with the exception of the cylinder pin and backstrap screw. Grips are good with a small chip on the toe and upper edge at frame and a few minor dings. The faint markings “03/WCP” are stamped on the upper portion of both sides of the grip at the junction of the backstrap and the frame. The significance of these markings is unknown but they may be property or inventory markings associated with the Wild West Show.

The action is tight but the hammer will not hold at half-cock. The case is in good overall condition with a repaired chip above the right hinge and a notch above the key-hole that was apparently used to open the case. The case lining is faded and shows moderate to heavy wear. The lining has compression marks, scattered oil stains and some edge-wear on the case partitions.

This is a solid example of the very desirable 1882 production Colt Frontier Six Shooter revolver with extremely rare Colt Single Action Army factory case that can be traced directly to the sister of one of America’s most famous western figures: Buffalo Bill Cody. ( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $50,000 – $70,000

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Premiere Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our previous sales proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Premiere Firearms Auction December 4Th, 5Th, & 6Th. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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Buffalo Bill Cody’s Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver

NICS Back Ground Checks for October 2009

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)- Data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,233,982 NICS Checks in October 2009, a 4 percent increase from the 1,183,279 reported in October 2008.

So far that is roughly 11,403,417 gun bought this year! The total is probably more as NICS background checks may cover the purchase of more than one gun at a time.

This latest jump in background checks show that Americans are solidly in-favor of keeping firearms in the hands of law abiding citizens.

This clearly shows that the Obama Administration’s OK to proceed with a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, that could be an end run on our 2nd amendment rights, is in direct opposition to his claim that he supports the 2nd amendment.

That is like saying I support the right to free speech as long as it is censored..!

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Gun Owners Buy 1,300,000+ Guns Thumbing Their Noses at Obama Arms Trade Treaty

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn –-(AmmoLand.com)- According to the most recent Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Report, released by the Department of the Treasury, firearm and ammunition manufacturers report excise tax obligations to be more than $122 million in the second calendar quarter of 2009, up 52 percent over the same time period reported in 2008.

This dramatic increase follows a 43 percent increase in excise tax obligations from the previous quarter (1Q, 2009) and 12 straight months of significant increases in FBI background checks – another strong indicator of firearm sales. Excise tax obligations over the last reported 12 months (July 2008 through June 2009) were more than $419.8 million, an increase of $105.9 million (33.7 percent) over the preceding 12–month period (July 2007 through June 2008). The year’s substantial increases in background checks and federal excise tax obligations began just prior to the 2008 elections and flourished despite a worsening economy.

Manufacturers of firearms and ammunition pay a federal excise tax — a major source of wildlife conservation funding — on all firearms and ammunition manufactured (11 percent on long guns and ammunition and 10 percent on handguns).

The report, which covers the time period of April 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009, shows that $33.5 million was due in taxes for pistols and revolvers, $42.3 million for long guns and $46.1 million for ammunition. Compared to the same quarter in 2008, excise tax obligations were up 44.4 percent for handguns, 51.3 percent for long guns and 57.5 percent for ammunition.

Translation to sales:
Using the latest reporting data as an indication of retails sales, a projection of $1.14 billion was generated in the second quarter (calendar year) of 2009. Please keep in mind that although excise taxes are one of the best indicators of industry performance, they only reflect what excise taxes the manufacturers have filed and do NOT reflect retail mark-up and final retail sales.

• Pistols and revolvers: $33,552,785.73 / .10 = $33,552,857.30 = $335.5 million for handguns
• Long guns: $42,373,696.86 / .11 = $385,215,426.00 = $385.2 million for long guns
• Ammunition: $46,157,400.88 / .11 = $419,612,735.27 = $419.6 million for ammunition

Total retail sales estimation for the quarter: $1.14 billion

Firearms & Ammunition Excise Tax Collections

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

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USA Buys $1.14 Billion Dollars Worth of Firearms in 3 Months

PREMIERE Firearms Auction December 4th, 5th, & 6th

Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Medallion Pearl Grips

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- This extraordinary factory engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver was manufactured in 1934.

The revolver is nickel plated fitted with two-piece pearl grips with silver Colt medallions and decorated with Grade “C” factory engraving executed by master engraver Wilbur A. Glahn. The revolver features tight American scroll work on a punch-dot background with floral highlights.

The engraving is very similar to the Grade C engraving on Colt Single Action serial number 356542 illustrated on page 583 of “THE COLT ENGRAVING BOOK, VOL II” by R.L. Wilson (No factory records are available on this vintage of Colt SAA as the factory lost the record book). The top of the revolver barrel is roll-stamped: “COLT’S PT.F.A. MFG. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” in an engraved panel. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45″ in an engraved panel. The left side of the frame has the Colt two-date in two-line patent makings followed by the Rampant Colt trademark.

The markings are contained in panels created by the engraved scrollwork. The serial number, “355128″ is located in an engraved panel on the bottom of the frame and stamped on the right side of the trigger guard and backstrap underneath the grips. The inside of the loading gate is numbered “5128″. The rear face of the cylinder is stamped with the partial serial number “28″. All of the serial numbers match. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped with the assembler’s number “3″ above the Colt Triangle, “V/P” proof mark. An “F” is stamped in the hammer well above the firing pin hole.

Condition:
Excellent plus. The revolver retains 99% plus of the original nickel-plated finish. The engraving is crisp and deep.

The pearl grips are in excellent condition with a couple of imperfections on the right panel and light handling marks. This is an outstanding example of the highest level of factory engraving offered by Colt executed by one of the best 20th Century firearms engravers.

This magnificent revolver is in exceptional condition and would be a standout piece in the most advanced Colt collection. ( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $50,000 – $70,000

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Premiere Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our previous sales proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Premiere Firearms Auction December 4Th, 5Th, & 6Th. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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Extraordinary Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips

PREMIERE Firearms Auction December 4th, 5th, & 6th

Lot 1605 - Magnificent Cased Engraved Gold Inlaid Consecutively Serial Numbered Pair of Holland & Holland Royal Exhibition Grade Hammerless Double Barrel Game Bird Set Shotguns with Factory Weapon History Letter $35,000 – 65,000

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Premiere Firearms auction to be held December 4, 5 & 6 at their facility in Moline, IL. Rock Island is on track for another banner year as a successful December auction could put yearly sales over $30 million. With most items unreserved this sale is expected to maintain the 97% sell through rate Rock Island has established over the last five years. This sale will be the most diverse auction of RIAC’s history with antique historic pieces to modern sporting and military arms, this auction offers firearms for every level of collecting.

Colt manufactured firearms take center stage at this auction with a staggering 700+ being offered! Spotlighting this section is a very rare, possibly finest known Colt U.S. Walker replacement dragoon revolver estimated to bring $100,000 – $185,000. 200+ Colt single actions and Bisleys including several extraordinary factory engraved pre-war Colt single action army revolvers. Another stand out Colt is a William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s black powder Colt single action army “Frontier Six Shooter” revolver with factory case expected to reach $50,000-$70,000. There are over 100 Colt percussion revolvers led by an exceptional and historic, deluxe, cased Gustave Young factory engraved model 1849 pocket revolver ($55,000 – $85,000) and a scarce high conditioned Colt third model dragoon revolver with four-screw frame ($32,500- $40,000).

The December sale boasts one of the largest selections of Colt long arms to come to auction. Many Colt sporting rifles will be offered including a rare cased Colt 1855 first model sporting rifle ($20,000-30,000). A very rare early production Colt Model 1839 Paterson carbine&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2F' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>carbine with two digit serial number estimated $16,000 – $25,000 and is one of six Colt Patersons in this sale.

The Civil war arms in this auction are impressive. This fantastic collection includes many high condition pieces including over 30 Confederate arms, an opportunity rarely seen at auction! Two of the many exceptional pieces are an extremely rare documented Confederate Augusta Machine Works percussion twelve-notch style revolver and a Second Model Civil War Le Mat and Girard’s Patent London marked percussion Grape-Shot revolver valued at $25,000 – $35,000 each. Several historical and presentation pieces can be found including a Confederate presentation revolving rifle inscribed to ordnance officer Caleb Huse, an outstanding Colt model 1851 percussion Navy revolver belonging to Confederate Colonel James Gregory Hodges who was killed at Pickett’s charge, and rare Confederate Augusta Machine Works percussion revolver inscribed to H. Canning, a crew member of the C.S.S. Shenandoah. Other Confederate manufacturers include Spiller & Burr, Rigdon & Ansley, Griswold & Gunnison, Richmond Armory and many more.

The impressive offering of Civil War era firearms continue with a rare prototype Savage revolving firearms co. navy model revolver with attachable shoulder stock ($17,000 – $22,500) and a scarce LeMat Pinfire carbine serial number 7 with gold inlay ($7,500-$15,000). A scarce Civil War era Manson Sheffield fighting knife with patriotic etching and silver fittings is one of over 60 Bowie type knives in this auction.

There is a special grouping of Sharps long Arms in this auction. The rifles, muskets and carbines comparable to those RIAC sold from the famous Sharps collector and author Frank Sellers. Two examples include extremely rare Sharps ultra heavy barrel special order Model 1874 Bench Rest target rifle with factory letter ($25,000 – $37,500) and a rare Berdan Sharpshooters Sharps New Model 1859 rifle ($10,000 – $16,000).

The grouping of revolving rifles, shotguns and curio type pistols is amazing. This is one of the largest offerings to come to auction with a rarity and quality never before offered. The most notable of the group is a unique and rare cased Bunge revolving rifle estimated at $19,000 – $25,000. Other examples include a rare Collier revolving percussion shotgun ($10,000 -15,000), an elaborate engraved and gold inlaid Cogswell percussion revolving rifle ($6,500 – $9,500) and a very rare, second type, C.B. Allen Cochran patent revolving Turret rifle ($12,000 – $15,000). This unique grouping also holds several harmonica pistols, belt model revolvers and turret pistols including a very rare engraved four shot percussion Turret pistol marked JLC Brevette ($11,000 – $16,000) and a rare documented French Jarre 10-shot double action pinfire harmonica pistol ($7,500 – $15,000).

The large selection of diverse derringers contains quality featuring several experimental/prototype and one-of-a-kind pieces. Leading with a rare experimental/prototype J. Rider marked double action pocket revolver with trigger guard loading lever estimated at $16,000-$25,000. Another fine example is a one of a kind documented inventors prototype model Remington vest pocket pistol awarded NRA best display medal carrying a pre-sale estimate of $14,000 – $20,000. The Remington derringers in this sale are some of the finest ever offered.

Over 200 Winchesters in the auction offer a variety to choose from. There are several fine lever actions starting with a magnificent Winchester Model 1873 saddle ring carbine ($37,500 – $50,000) and an excellent special order Winchester Model 1886 semi-deluxe lever action rifle with factory letter ($18,000 – $27,500). Collectors will enjoy the quality in a historical, inscribed Henry patent barrel marked Winchester Model 1866 rifle ($9,500 – $15,000) and a rare special order nickel plated Winchester Model 1892 saddle ring carbine with factory letter ($7,000 – $9,000). There are six Henry Rifles and three Volcanic pistols in this sale featuring a deluxe engraved, silver-plated, New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic lever action No. 2 Navy pistol with ivory grips ($30,000 – $50,000) and one of the finest known Volcanic carbines estimated at $65,000 – $95,000.

The 400 plus sporting arms in this auction will impress both the sportsman and collector. Over 200 shotguns will be offered including several top notch European shotguns from Holland & Holland, Purdey, Westley Richards and others. A magnificent cased engraved gold inlaid consecutively serial numbered pair of Holland & Holland royal exhibition grade hammerless double barrel game bird set shotguns with factory weapon history letter is estimated at $35,000 – $65,000. Other fantastic shotguns are a cased engraved Purdey & Sons hammerless double barrel shotgun with factory letter ($30,000 – $40,000) and an exceptional engraved Parker DHE double barrel shotgun ($6,500 – $9,000). An excellent cased engraved Adamy Gebruder two barrel set double barrel rifle with scopes ($18,000 – $25,000) is one of the many spectacular sporting rifles in this auction.

U.S., European and Japanese military firearms are abundant in both quality and quantity. The German selection is impressive with daggers, uniforms, badges and medals accompanying the lugers, broomhandles, rifles and more. The center piece of this section is an extraordinary newly discovered, one of now five known, factory engraved Krieghoff presentation luger pistols with leather case and two matching magazines. Any Krieghoff P.08 Luger is highly desirable and very rare on today’s market. Having a Factory Engraved “Presentation Grade” Krieghoff of which there is only a handful known, is undoubtedly the pinnacle of Luger collecting and therefore carries the a pre-sale estimate of $100,000 – $200,000.

An outstanding selection of U.S. military arms will be offered with rare variations and several prototype weapons. A rare “Snabb” developmental Springfield Model 1903 semi-automatic experimental rifle and a magnificent WWII Standard Products presentation grade M1 carbine with special stand, display case and accessories are just two examples. An exceptional original Colt Model 1921/1928 U.S. Navy over stamp Thompson submachine gun is one of the 6 class III weapons in this sale.

Over 100 1911’s and early autos will be in this sale including a rare Singer Manufacturing Company Model 1911A1 semi-automatic pistol estimated at $37,500 – $55,000. An auction favorite is an extremely rare, documented presentation cased early production Colt Government Model semi- automatic pistol with historical inscription and gold inlay. This spectacular example of a “highly factory optioned” Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic pistol carries a pre-sale estimate of $20,000 -$40,000. An extremely rare, prototype, Colt Model 1910 semi-automatic pistol is one of several experimental or prototype Colts in this auction and is expected to bring $60,000 – $95,000.

In its entirety, over 2700 lots will be sold on December 4th, 5th and 6th by Rock Island Auction Company. With its diversity and most items unreserved, this is the auction that will help to fill a hole in your collection. The December auction is catalogued in a full-color two-volume catalogue, which can be ordered through the mail ($60) or viewed online at www.rockislandauction.com. Rock Island Auction Company is currently seeking consignments for their upcoming auctions.

Quick Highlights of the September Auction:

• Over 2800 Lots
• Over 2100 Classified as Antique or Curio & Relic
• Over 200 Civil War Arms, Over 30 Confederate Arms!
• Over 700 Colts
• Over 200 Winchesters
• Over 400 Quality Sporting Arms
• Over 150 Deringers

Check Out All the Diverse Categories

Auction times:
Auction begins 10 am December 4th, 5th & 6th
Full day preview Thursday, December 3rd from 10 am – 6 pm
Preview: December 4th, 5th & 6th from 7:30am – 10am, and during the auction for items not being sold that day.

Location
Rock Island Auction Company’s 23,000 square foot state-of-the-art auction facility is located at, 4507 49th Avenue, Moline IL 61265
Phone 800-238-8022, Fax 309-797-1655
Email info@rockislandauction.com
www.rockislandauction.com for more location, directions, and hotel information

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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Rock Island’s Massive December Firearms Auction To Put Yearly Sales Over $30 Million

PREMIERE Firearms Auction December 4th, 5th, & 6th

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- As the leaves change and fall to the ground RIAC is preparing for a massive December firearms auction.

The next Premiere Auction will be held December 4,5 & 6 and could put yearly sales over $30 million! Another banner year for Rock Island Auction Company.

This sale will be the most diverse auction of RIAC’s history with antique and historic pieces to modern sporting and military arms.

This auction holds 700+ Colts, 200+ Winchesters, an impressive Civil War collection, a large revolving rifle collection plus outstanding sporting and military arms.

You will find the following lots in our December auction:

• Lot 3378 – Extraordinary Factory Engraved Kreighoff Presentation Luger Pistol with Leather Case and Two Matching magazines $100,000 – 200,000
• Lot 3219 – Very Rare, Possibly Finest Known Colt U.S. Walker Replacement Dragoon Revolver $100,000 – 185,000
• Lot 1238.1 – Exceptional and Very Rare New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Lever Action Navy Pistol with Detachable Stock $65,000 – 90,000
• Lot 1784 – Extremely Rare, Prototype, Colt Model 1910 Semi-Automatic Pistol $60,000 – 90,000
• Lot 1605 – Magnificent Cased Engraved Gold Inlaid Consecutively Serial Numbered Pair of Holland & Holland Royal Exhibition Grade Hammerless Double Barrel Game Bird Set Shotguns with Factory Weapon History Letter $35,000 – 65,000
• Lot 3146 – Very Important Confederate Presentation Revolving Rifle Inscribed to Ordnance Officer Caleb Huse $19,000 – 25,000

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Premiere Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our previous sales proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Premiere Firearms Auction December 4Th, 5Th, & 6Th. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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Rock Island’s Massive December Firearms Auction

PREMIERE Firearms Auction December 4th, 5th, & 6th

Prototype, Colt Model 1910 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- Prototype Colt Model 1910 Semi-Automatic Pistol. Colt manufactured between 12 and 13 of these extremely rare pistols as the direct predecessor in the development of the Model 1911 Automatic Pistol.

The pistol has a high-polish commercial blue finish with casehardened hammer, grip safety and main spring housing. The rear sight, slide lock, trigger, and other small components have a fiery, niter blue finish.

The walnut stocks have rounded tops with fine checkering, small diamonds surrounding the brass screw escutcheons and small stock screws. The pistol has a flat-sided spur hammer with bordered knurling.

The pistol lacks the thumb safety incorporated on the Model 1910 Special Army pistol. The barrel lugs extend completely around the barrel. The pistol is internally serial numbered with “11″ stamped on the top of the frame to the right of the disconnector hole.

The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: “AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS” in two lines. The left side of the slide is marked with “PATENTED/APR.20.1897.SEPT9.1902.DEC.19.1905″ in two unequal lines followed by “COLT’S PT. F.A.MFG. CO./HARTFORD,CT. U.S.A.” in two lines. (The serial number “11″ is the only marking on the frame internally, near the disconnector slot).

Colt shipping records published on page 234 of “THE GOVERNEMNT MODELS” by William Goddard show that Model of 1911 “Special Army” serial number 10 was shipped “With C.L.F Robinson to London on September 2, 1911 and that serial number 13 was shipped to Colt President Albert Foster Jr. on July 27, 1911.

There are no records for the disposition of serial number 11. The Colt Model 1910 Automatic pistol is a key piece in the evolution of the Colt Model 1911pistol; it established the basic configuration for the successful Model 1911 adopted by the U.S. Army on May 5, 1911 which remained in service for nearly 80 years.

Condition:
Very good. The pistol has been professionally restored to nearly new condition. The restoration includes several components that were newly manufactured to the original specifications.

The pistol retains 98% of the high polish blue finish. Nearly all the casehardened finish is present and the case colors are vivid. The small components have nearly all of the fiery, niter blue, finish. The slide markings are sharp. The professionally made grips are near mint with sharp checkering.

This is an outstanding example of an extremely rare, prototype Colt Model 1910 Automatic pistol that would be the centerpiece of any advanced Colt or automatic pistol collection. ( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $60,000 – $90,000

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Premiere Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our previous sales proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Premiere Firearms Auction December 4Th, 5Th, & 6Th. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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Prototype Colt Model 1910 Semi-Automatic Pistol

PREMIERE Firearms Auction December 4th, 5th, & 6th

Colt U.S. Walker Replacement Dragoon Revolver

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- Ultra rare exceptional condition Colt Replacement Dragoon or Pre-First Model Dragoon Revolver manufactured in 1848.

This Colt Dragoon variation was identified by John J. Fluck in the 1950s and is believed to have been manufactured by Colt for the Ordnance Department to replace the Colt Walker Model Revolvers destroyed in service. Colt authorities believe that approximately 300 Replacement Dragoon Revolvers were manufactured in the approximate 2216-2515 serial number range.

The revolver has the unique Replacement Dragoon features that include: (1) long, Walker style, backstrap, (2) modified, Walker Model, trigger guard, (3) cylinder with roll-engraved Ranger and Indian fight scene and distinctive pressure ridge just ahead of the locking notches, (4) small, Walker type, serial numbers, (5) roll-stamped barrel marking: “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY” that reads from the breech to the bore, (6) “COLT’S/PATENT/U.S.” stamped in the middle of the left side of the frame and (7) “P” Ordnance sub-inspection mark stamped on the backstrap, trigger guard, cylinder, left side of the barrel lug and wedge.

The revolver has the Colt military blue finish on the barrel, casehardened loading lever frame and hammer and brass trigger guard and backstrap. The one-piece, walnut, grip has an oil finish. The cylinder has oval stops and lacks the safety pins found on later Colt Dragoon revolvers. The revolver has the early V-shaped mainspring. The full serial number, “2273″ is stamped on the backstrap, trigger guard, frame, barrel lug and the cylinder.

The partial serial number, “273″ is stamped on the inside of the grip and on the cylinder arbor. The loading lever is stamped with the partial serial number “83″. The right side of the grip is stamped with the script “WAT” initials of Ordnance Final Inspector MAJ. William A. Thornton surrounded by an oval border. The left side of the grip is stamped with the Ordnance Sub-inspector’s script initials “NAP” in an oval.

Condition:
Very fine. The barrel retains approximately 70% of the original blue finish with sharp edges and a crisp address on the top flat. The wedge shows traces of the niter blue finish. The loading lever is a period replacement; the loading lever has about 75% of the casehardened finish.

The cylinder has an even, gray-brown patina and retains all of the Ranger and Indian fight scene with strong “MODEL U.S.M.R./COLT’S PATENT”, serial number and sub-inspection marks. The frame and hammer retain 60% plus of the dove-gray casehardened finish with crisp patent markings and serial numbers.

There is some heavy pitting in the hammer well and some very minor pitting on the right side of the hammer and on the edge of the recoil shields. The brass trigger guard and backstrap are in excellent condition with a mellow age patina and scattered age discoloration.

The serial numbers and ordnance inspection marks are crisp. The very fine grip shows moderate handling wear with small chips on the forward edges. The Ordnance Inspector’s and Sub-Inspector’s initials on the lower portion of the grip are sharp. The cylinder does not rotate when the hammer is cocked (this is why the gun is in exceptional condition- it was put up when it broke!).

This is undoubtedly the finest example of an ultra-rare Walker Replacement Dragoon Revolver known. ( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $100,000 – $185,000

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Premiere Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our previous sales proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Premiere Firearms Auction December 4Th, 5Th, & 6Th. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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Rare Colt U.S. Walker Replacement Dragoon Revolver

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Virginia - Gun owners should always be careful to ask the right questions of potential firearms buyers when selling guns privately so as to avoid illegally selling to a felon or someone from out of state.

For those who might like to ask more detailed questions about possible sale disqualifications.

You can download your own copy of the form here. ATF Form 4473

Here is what the ATF Form 4473 asks buyers:

• Are you the actual buyer of the firearm(s?
• Are you a fugitive from justice?
• Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana, or any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?
• Are you a nonimmigrant alien?
• Have you been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions?
• Have you ever been adjudicated mentally defective (which includes having been adjudicated incompetent to manage your own affairs) or have you ever been committed to a mental institution?
• Are you an alien illegally in the United States?
• Are you under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could imprison you for more than one year?
• Have you been convicted in any court of a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could have imprisoned you for more than one year, even if you received a shorter sentence including probation?
• Are you subject to a court order restraining you from harassing, stalking, or threatening your child or an intimate partner or child of such partner.
• Have you been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?
• Have you ever renounced your United States citizenship?

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.

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Ask The Right Questions When Selling Guns Privately

Old Dominion Gun Shows

Old Dominion Gun Shows

Woodlawn, Virginia --(AmmoLand.com)- There has been some confusion with some dates of our upcoming shows.

We are listing our show dates for 2009 and introducing the 2010 shows dates.

The 2010 dates are subject to change so make sure you check the website or call ahead before any show.

2009-2010 Show Schedule

2009

• Nov. 6-7-8 Beckley, WV Raleigh Co. Civic Center
• Nov. 7-8 Dale City, VA VFW Post 1503
• Nov. 13-14-15 Charleston, WV National Guard Armory
• Dec. 11-12-13 Charleston, WV National Guard Armory
• Dec. 19-20 Dale City, VA VFW Post 1503

2010

• Jan. 8-9-10 Beckley, WV Raleigh Co. Civic Center
• Jan. 15-16-17 Charleston, WV National Guard Armory
• Jan. 16-17 Dale City, VA VFW Post 1503
• Feb. 19-20-21 Charleston, WV National Guard Armory
• Mar. 5-6 Beckley, WV Raleigh Co. Civic Center
• Mar. 13-14 Dale City, VA VFW Post 1503
• Apr. 10-11 Dale City, VA VFW Post 1503
• Apr. 16-17 Beckley, WV Raleigh Co. Civic Center
• Apr. 23-24 Charleston, WV National Guard Armory
• Jun. 5-6 Dale City, VA VFW Post 1503
• Jun. 11-12 Beckley, WV Raleigh Co. Civic Center
• Jun. 18-19 Charleston, WV National Guard Armory
• Aug. 5-6 Charleston, WV National Guard Armory
• Aug. 7-8 Dale City, VA VFW Post 1503
• Aug. 13-14 Beckley, WV Raleigh Co. Civic Center
• Sept. 24-25 Charleston, WV National Guard Armory
• Oct. 2-3 Dale City, VA VFW Post 1503
• Oct. 8-9 Beckley, WV Raleigh Co. Civic Center
• Oct. 29-30 Charleston, WV National Guard Armory
• Nov. 6-7 Dale City, VA VFW Post 1503
• Nov. 12-13-14 Beckley, WV Raleigh Co. Civic Center
• Dec. 10-11-12 Beckley, WV Raleigh Co. Civic Center
• Dec. 11-12 Dale City, VA VFW Post 1503
• Dec. 17-18-19 Charleston, WV National Guard Armory

Our shows have a variety of vendors that participate in our shows to give a little something for everyone to enjoy. Old Dominion Gun Shows would like to thank everyone who has attended one of our shows. We hope that if you have not attended one of our shows that you would take the time to check out our website or sign up for emails or mailings for information and discounts to future shows.

About:
Old Dominion Shows specializes in organizing large Gun/ Antiques Shows in Virginia and West Virginia for the general public. We take it upon ourselves to make sure that the events are well advertised to the public through our website, flyers, email, direct mail, and various publications such as magazines, brochures, etc.

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Old Dominion Gun Shows Announce 2009 – 2010 Gun Show Dates

PREMIERE Firearms Auction December 4th, 5th, & 6th

Kreighoff Presentation Luger Pistol

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- This is just a fantastic example of a super rare all original Kreighoff Factory engraved presentation luger pistol, that is complete with two matching magazines, take down tool and the original leather presentation case.

These engraved presentation grade Kreighoff lugers all fall into a generally accepted serial number range of 16,000 to 18,000 and as noted this serial is a late production model with several of the same exact type of engraved presentation grade lugers shown on pages 200-213 of “THE KREIGHOFF LUGER” book by the late Randall Gibson.

Any Kreighoff P.08 Luger is highly desirable and very rare on today’s market. Having a Factory Engraved “Presentation Grade” Kreighoff of which there is only a handful known, is undoubtedly the pinnacle of Luger collecting.

The Kreighoff, Waffenfabrik at Suhl, Germany manufactured P.08 Luger pistols for the Luftwaffe from 1935-45 and on special occasion embellished and engraved luger as gifts for several high ranking Nazi party members during the war. This specific luger does not carry any specific named individual, however it is dated on the left side “15.8.39″ (August 15, a few weeks before the Nazi invasion of Poland marking the beginning of World War II) and conforms exactly to those noted in the reference above.

The pistol has been engraved in a very fine and highly detailed large Oak Leaf pattern with extremely fine punch dot back ground shading. The engraving covers approximately 75% plus of the pistol with the only portion of the pistol not engraved is basically around the center section of the barrel.

The grips are the all walnut style as noted in the reference above and which have also been highly carved in a deep relief, large Oak Leaf and Acorn pattern on the top and lower portions of the grip panels with the center section of the grips have a very fine checkered pattern in the middle.

The left side of the barrel extension and underside of the barrel have the single “Crown N” commercial proof and the right side of the barrel extension has the five-pointed star indicating that it was a rejected part, all of which track with other pistols listed in the noted reference book. The top of the chamber is engraved with no date or markings and it has the C-2 type, Kreighoff marking, which consist of a dagger with the rocker on the bottom, flanked by H & K with KREIGHOFF/SUHL underneath.

The left side of the pistol has the correct factory side plate inscription which reads; “HEINRICH KREIGHOFF/WAFFENFABRIK/SUHL/15.8.39″. All of which track with those listed in the referenced book. The luger is complete with two unmarked nickel plated magazines that are only stamped with the serial number (17303) of pistol on the base plate, an original unmarked magazine loading tool and a leather bound presentation case with purple lining. The pistol, two magazines and loading tool all have the Kreighoff factory highly polished platinum finish on all the metal parts.

Condition:
Excellent, with 99% of the totally original factory platinum finish with excellent walnut grips showing no wear at all. The case is in very fine condition showing scuffing on the outside with the leather still nearly all intact.

This is a magnificent example of an extremely rare factory engraved Kreighoff Presentation Luger pistol that is complete with two matching magazines, takedown tool and leather case. ( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $100,000 – $200,00

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Premiere Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our previous sales proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Premiere Firearms Auction December 4Th, 5Th, & 6Th. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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Extraordinary Factory Engraved Kreighoff Presentation Luger Pistol

Roanoke Valley Gun Show October 24 - 25, 2009

Showmatsers Gun Shows

Roanoke, VA - -(AmmoLand.com)- The Largest Continuous Running Gun Show in the State of Virginia. Vendors at Showmasters Gun Shows sell, buy and trade. Shotguns, Rifles, Modern Guns of All Kinds, Muskets, carbines, Kentucky’s, Antique Pistols, Swords, Knives, decoys, Samurai, Hunting Supplies, reloading Supplies & Components, Handguns, Parts, Ammo, Books, Coins, Early Indian & Western Americana and Militaria of All Wars, War Relics.

We are expanding our operations and interested in acquiring more shows. Finders fees are paid for new, usable buildings. We purchase existing shows! Please contact us !

OCTOBER 24 – 25

LOCATION
Roanoke Civic Center
710 Williamson Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24016

HOURS
Sat – 9am – 5pm
Sun – 9am – 4pm

ADMISSION
Adults – $7.00
Children 12 &
Under w/ Adult -FREE
Saturday admission good
for both days!

TABLES
500+8 ft. tables Available

FEES
$60.00

DEALER SETUP
Fri – 12 – 8 pm,
Sat – 7 am – 8:30 am

FEATURING
Free Parking, 24 Hour Security

CONDITIONS
All political material must be pre-approved by Show Manager.
No photography or video allowed without written permission of Promoter.
No media interviews allowed.

NO LOADED FIREARMS–NO EXCEPTIONS!

DIRECTIONS
I-81, Exit 143, I-581, Exit 4E
(Williamson Road & Orange Ave. NE.)
Roanoke, VA

Concealed Carry Class
Date:Saturday, October 24, 2009 or Sunday, October 25, 2009
Time:11:00am – 2:30pm
Place: Roanoke Gun Show – Roanoke Civic Center
Price: $45.00

Important Information
There is a new class each day listed. You only have to attend one session so choose the day that best suits your schedule.

Please do not call our store to register. All you need to do is show up on the day of the class. Please arrive 20 minutes early to register.

There is no need to bring a firearm as there is no qualification shooting or range time.

To check in go to the ticket window at the show location and tell them you are there to take the concealed carry class. They will give you directions to where the class is being held.

The $45.00 fee can be paid the day of the class.

Special Notice
This is a Basic Pistol Safety Class taught by a NRA Certified Pistol Instructor.
THIS IS NOT AN NRA CLASS! It is accepted by all Virginia localities in order to obtain a Concealed Handgun Permit.

www.showmasters.us Questions please give us a call at 540-951-1344

About:
Showmasters is dedicated to producing professional, safe and ethical gun shows. We strive to provide our patrons with the best available selection of firearms, ammo, knives and related merchandise, and our dealers with the largest crowds of qualified buyers anywhere, while always doing all we can do to protect the Constitution of the United States of America.

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Sinclair Ammunition reloading Supplies

Sinclairintl.com -(AmmoLand.com)- We get requests from folks shopping at Sinclair International website wanting  the most current Sinclair International Coupons and promotional deals.  If it is not for the coupon it then they are questions like does it work, is it still good?

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Sinclair International is the world’s premier supplier of high-quality reloading tools, components and accessories plus unique target shooting and hunting supplies. Stocking more than 10,000 items, the company supplies reloaders, shooters and hunters worldwide. To order, or for more information, call 800-717-8211 or visit sinclairintl.com and mention AMMOLAND.

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Knesek Guns, Inc

Van Buren, AR --(AmmoLand.com)- Knesek Guns, Inc or KGI, an online distributor has taken on international sale and exportation of Desert Tactical rifles. The popular Desert Tactical SRS (Stealth Recon Scout) was recently featured on The Military Channel’s Ultimate Weapons

The DTA SRS is 11 inches shorter than conventional sniper weapons, because its bolt and magazine are located behind the pistol grip and because it utilizes a collapsible bolt design.

This design shifts the weight rearward creating not only a shorter weapon, but also a perfectly balanced rifle

The ergonomics and balance of the SRS are unheard of. When you pick up the SRS it becomes a part of you.

Features

• Quick Barrel Conversion
• Fluted Match Free Floated Barrel (Threaded for Suppressor 3/4″ x 24″)
• Adjustable Match Trigger Tapered 34mm One-Piece Rings (available in 20, 35, and 40 MOA tapers)
• Pictanny Accessory Rails with Integral Flush Mounted Sling Points
• Ergonomic Features
• Center Balancing Point with Handle
• 60 Degree Bolt Lift 1.5″
• Adjustable Length of Pull Match Trigger (adjusts from 1 to 6 lbs)
• Safety (accessible without removing hand from pistol grip)
• Sling Points are perfectly balanced with the centerline of the weapon to ensure lies flat when slung
• Rear Support Grip Cheekrest is perfectly optimized with the height of the scope and eye alignment without the need of an adjustable cheekpiece
• Magazine Release can be operated with one hand
• Contoured Grip Raised Buttpad seates buttbad more securely into the shooters shoulder

Information can be requested by emailing sales@knesekguns.com or calling 479-474-1680

KGI Desert Tactical SRS Rifle

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KGI Announces International Sales of Desert Tactical SRS Rifles

Beretta USA

ACCOKEEK, MD --(AmmoLand.com)- Beretta U.S.A. revealed full details today of its revamped law enforcement sales force.

In 2008, Beretta U.S.A. had five employees dedicated to direct sales to law enforcement agencies, dealers and distributors. With its reorganized structure, the number of sales personnel calling on law enforcement customers has increased to thirty.

“Beretta U.S.A. offers a deep and broad line of highest quality tactical products, including the new Beretta Px4 Storm pistol, the Benelli line of tactical shotguns, the Sako TRG and Tikka T3 sniper and marksman-level rifles, and supporting services such as armorer and firearm transitional training and specialized product engineering,” noted Gary Ramey, Beretta U.S.A.’s Vice President for Sales and Marketing.

“What we needed to match these products and capabilities was a strong team of on-the-ground sales staff who could meet with the numerous law enforcement agencies, dealers and distributors throughout the country to learn more about their needs and to introduce them to our remarkable products”.

To achieve this objective, Beretta U.S.A. has hired four law enforcement sales agencies that will focus on law enforcement agency and dealer sales.

These agencies and their respective territories are:

• Covering the East Coast is Sports Marketing South. They are headquartered in Norcross, GA. Skip Dahlstrom is president of the company, which has been in business for 25 years. The office phone number is 770-453-7787.
• The Mid-Central region is handled by Schueler, LaFond, Spry & Associates. Robert Schueler is president of the 30 year-old company. The office headquarters is in Palatine, IL, and the office phone number is 847-991-6119.
• Western Frontier Sales serves the Western Region and is headquartered in Jackson, CA. William Kuchan is president of the company, which has been in business for more than 8 years. The office phone number is 209-274-4800.
• The South Central Region is covered by Owens Outdoor Sales, a 5 year-old company, which is headquartered in Bourne, TX. The president of the company is Waylan Owens. The office phone number is 830-537-4472.

Within Beretta U.S.A.
The support for law enforcement customer sales and service remains the responsibility of a dedicated team of experienced Company employees.

Len Lucas is the Manager of Law Enforcement and Defense Markets, Customer Service and Training Division. Mr. Lucas can be reached at Llucas@berettausa.com, or at (301) 283-2191, x1372. Mr. Lucas, who has been with Beretta U.S.A. Corp. for eleven years, has during that time, trained thousands of law enforcement and military personnel and firearm users. Mr. Lucas is a United States Marine with many years of active duty experience. He is a combat veteran who has participated in military operations all over the world. His duties encompassed all aspects of land, sea and air warfare applications, extensive training in various small arms, small unit tactics, demolitions, unconventional warfare and maritime operations.

Additionally, Mr. Lucas currently serves with a major Virginia Sheriff’s Office as a Sr. Patrol officer and with special units in the department.

Beretta U.S.A.’s Law Enforcement Operations Manager is Ms. Ann Ringenberg. Ms. Ringenberg can be reached at Aringenberg@berettausa.com, or at (301) 283-2191, x1306. Ms. Ringenberg has been a Beretta U.S.A. employee for ten years, serving during most of her tenure on customer service issues. Both Mr. Lucas and Ms. Ringenberg are supported within Beretta U.S.A. by a dedicated team of talented Company employees.

For additional information on Beretta U.S.A.’s law enforcement products and services, visit www.berettale.com

About:
Beretta, established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 and supplies the standard sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information, visit www.berettausa.com.

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Beretta Dramatically Increases Law Enforcement Sales Presence

National Shooting Sports Foundation

Newtown, CT --(AmmoLand.com)- Background checks on the sale of firearms were up 12.4 percent in September, according to data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

A total of 1,093,230 checks were reported for the month, up from 973,003 in September 2008.

FBI background checks are required under federal law for all individuals purchasing either newly manufactured or used firearms from federally licensed retailers.

NICS Gun Buyer Background Checks September 2009

As such, the checks serve as a gauge of sales but do not reflect the actual number of firearms produced or sold.

The increase coincides with a rise in excise taxes reported by firearms and ammunition manufacturers, another key economic indicator for the firearms industry.

About:
Formed in 1961, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports.

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Firearm Sales Background Checks Up 12.4% In September

The Nation's Gun Show October 2, 3 & 4, 2009

Showmatsers Gun Shows

Chantily, VA --(AmmoLand.com Firearms News)-Fine Antique Arms, Shotguns, Rifles, Muskets, carbines, Kentucky’s, Antique Pistols, Swords, Knives, Samurai, Cartridges, Militatia Of All Wars, Coins, Modern Firearms And Accessories

1,000 Eight Foot Tables, Sell & Trade. Well Lit, Air Conditioned, Spacious Behind Tables, Wide Aisles, Professional Police Guards, Excellent Concession, 4,000 Free Parking Spaces

ADVANCE TICKET SALES $18.00 3 DAY PASSES ONLY

Ticket Sales Start Friday 1:00 Pm Until Open Of Show
Fri. 3 PM – 8 PM
Sat. 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun. 10 AM – 5 PM

Admission:
Friday $18.00 for a 3 day pass or $12.00 each day for adults, $6.00 for teenagers 12-17,Children under 12 are FREE with a paying adult.

Honored Guest Badge. $50.00 Honored Guest Badge’ is sold in advance or at door for admission during set-up hours and the weekend.

You must show a proper photo I.D. when picking up. Honored Guest Badge can be obtained by contacting our office 1-888-715-0606 .

While at the Nation’s Gun Show Please stop by and see the amazing display provided by the NRA museum:

The Fabulous Flintlocks of Cecil Brooks

Remember when NRA President Charlton Heston raised a rifle defiantly into the air during his famous “cold, dead hands” speech? That rifle was a Cecil Brooks flintlock, as are the pistol and three rifles presented here by the National Firearms Museum. Our exhibit includes rifles presented to Congressman J.C. Watts, Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton, and Lt. Colonel Oliver North.

Cecil Brooks was a Lowell, Ohio gunsmith who began his career in the 1920s as a blacksmith, taxidermist and sign painter. In 1955 the NRA commissioned him to craft the rifle to be presented to the principal speaker at the Association’s national convention, a tradition that continued each year until his death in 2006 at age 93.

Each of Brooks’ presentation rifles were flintlocks of the 18th-century Pennsylvania or Kentucky style carried by Americans into the new frontier. Stocked in curly maple from trees selected by Brooks, and with sterling silver furniture and gold inlays, the rifles required up to 700 hours of bench time to make.

Over the years, Brooks rifles were presented to Presidents, statesmen, military leaders, and other luminaries. But, as American Rifleman magazinenoted in 2005, describing the common element captured by news photos of the yearly presentation ceremonies, “No matter what the status of the man or woman clutching the prized Brooks rifle – from Governors to Senators to national icons – the image on those photos is the same: of mere mortals touching perfection.”

Contact Information:
C & E Gun Shows and Showmasters
4225 Fortress Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540)953-0016 / (540)951-1344

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The Nation’s Gun Show October 2, 3 & 4, 2009

Knight's Tan/Dark Earth SR-15 E3 rifles in 5.56

NWA Tactical

Somewhere Online --(AmmoLand.com)- NWA Tactical has received a shipment of Knight’s Tan/Dark Earth SR-15 E3 rifles in 5.56 – the SR-15 E3 line was developed from the glorious history of the M16, a revolutionary Stoner Rifle SR-15 E3 IWS is not merely another M16 derivative.

KAC’s SR15 is the epitome of Eugene Stoner’s design magic, a living proof of the M16 design and its omni presence.

The KAC SR-15 E3 IWS is Knight’s latest offering in the AR15 category. A 16″ chrome lined barrel with a mid-length gas system for increased reliability.

Featuring the Upper Receiver Extending (URX) free-floating barrel system, ambidextrous controls for the safety, magazine release, and bolt release, a match grade trigger, an improved mult-lug E3 bolt with dual-spring extractor and increased bolt web thickness for increased strength. A integrated front sight and sling mounts are also part of the URX rail system.

• * 7 Integrated sling swivel mounts: 5 at front, 2 on rear
• * Ambidextrous safety / selector
• * Ambidextrous magazine catch
• * Hammer forged 1:7″ twist chrome lined and bore barrel
• * SOCOM type sloping cheekpiece adjustable length buttstock
• * Integrated rail folding front sight
• * Integrated “Picatinny Rail” mid-length URX forend
• * Removable mid-length lower rail
• * Mid-length (battle rifle) gas tube
• * Gloved finger trigger guard
• * Two stage match-trigger (4.5 lbs)

This package also includes a dark earth Magpul Pmag as well as a dark earth KAC Foregrip. Knight’s Armament M4QD suppressors are available in limited quanties.
Law Enforcement / Military customers should inquire about the limited edition factory overrun Elcan SpecterDR Optics in dark earth coloring as well for a complete package.

About:
NWA Tactical is an online retailer with a variety of top quality product lines.

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NWA Tactical has Knight’s Tan/Dark Earth SR-15 E3 Rifles

Rock Island Auction Company’s September Auction soared to nearly $8 million in sales! The auction contained many American treasures including several pieces from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum plus Winchesters, Colts, military items from the Civil War through WWII and sporting arms.

Rare Historic and Deluxe Tiffany & Co. Smith & Wesson .32 Double Action 4th Model Revolver Exhibited by the Factory at the 1893 "World's Columbian Exposition" in Chicago

Rock Island Auction Company

Moline, IL --(AmmoLand.com)-Firearms enthusiasts from all over the world participated in Rock Island Auction Company’s Premiere Firearms Auction on September 11, 12 & 13.

Strong bidding participation drove sales to nearly $8 million as firearms collectors took the opportunity to bid on and own the many museum quality items in this sale. As the value of firearms continue to hold true not only are buyers adding to their collections but ultimately investing in their future.

Once again strong prices were obtained for collectable firearms during a faltering economy with the high bid of $425,500 winning an extraordinary factory engraved, digital “1 of 1000” Winchester model 1873.

This 3 day sale proved highly successful with a 98% sell through rate, pleasing both buyers and sellers.

Several pieces of history were offered, among them were a rare historic and deluxe Tiffany & Co. Smith & Wesson .32 double action 4th model revolver exhibited by the factory at the 1893 “World’s Columbian Exposition” in Chicago commanded a price of $103,500. Another centerpiece of this auction was a magnificent pair of highly embellished exhibition quality Adolph Frohn, Suhl Germany pistols that brought a high bid of $172,500. A magnificent presentation pair of exhibition grade, silver mounted, gold inlaid flintlock T. Dobson pistols made for the Sultan of Turkey sold for $69,000.

An American icon and investing favorite, over 500 Winchesters were offered in the September sell. Lot 1701, a very fine special order Winchester model 1876 deluxe lever action rifle sold for $23,000 while an outstanding Winchester model 1866 lever action rifle hammered above estimate at $25,875. A rare deluxe factory engraved New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic lever action no. 2 navy pistol with ivory grips earned $48,875.

Collectors with interest in the West and cowboy legend had a plethora of items to choose from. This auction offered firearms from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans museum. The Cowboy star’s fame drove prices, most of the items reaching above the high estimate. Both of the factory engraved Winchester model 21’s presented to Roy Rogers sold within estimate at $46,000 and $43,125. Above estimate prices were attained on a Cole Agee engraved Colt SAA documented as being Roy Rogers “Holster Gun” ($23,000) and an elaborate custom relief engraved and gold-plated Colt SAA ($12,650). A documented historical Audie Murphy presentation to Roy Rogers Colt pre-war/post-war single action army revolver with factory letter garnered a price of $19,550.

The rare and quality derringers was led by a highly embellished exhibition quality factory cased gold inlaid Gaulois palm pistol ($17,250) followed by a factory engraved Southerner Derringer with ivory grips ($13,800). Another amazing piece from this collection was a magnificent relief silver eagle hilted Tiffany made sword from famous Flayderman / Medicus collection realizing $23,000.

Always a collecting desire, the 300 plus Colts in this auction brought strong bids leading with an above estimate bid of $28,750 for a cased custom engraved gold and silver inlaid Colt deluxe SAA by master engravers R.J. Smith & Siegfried Rentzchke. An exceptional black powder Colt frontier six shooter single action etched barrel revolver brought $40,250 and an outstanding Hartley & Graham engraved black powder Colt SAA with factory letter sold for $23,000.

The September auction was a perfect time for many sporting enthusiasts to expand their collection before the hunting season. The sporting arms in this auction featured the E. Warner Bacon Collection. A successful bid of $25,875 took home a scarce engraved and gold inlaid Ithaca Flues model Sousa grade double barrel 16 gauge shotgun with extra barrel. A desirable Winchester model 12 28 gauge skeet grade takedown slide action shotgun garnered $9,200, almost twice the low estimate! An exceptional Holland & Holland .375 H&H Magnum bolt action sporting rifle with scope hammered at $12,650.

The collection of Winchester Model 70’s drew bidding interest to a total of over $300,000. Headlining was an exceptional Pre-64 Winchester transition model 70 bolt action carbine in rare and desirable .35 Remington caliber with factory box (sold $20,700) followed closely by an outstanding Pre-64 transition Winchester model 70 super grade bolt action rifle in rare 250-3000 Savage caliber with factory box (sold $14,950).

Of the over 500 military items in this auction the lugers did exceptionally well. Both a 1899 style Swiss test luger serial number “20″ and an original DWM model 1902 luger carbine with matching stock sold above estimate for $48,875 & $34,500 respectively. Interest was also high in a rare Nazi presentation Walther PPK pistol with NSDAP shooting prize slide inscription, party leader grips and capture documents which secured a $28,750 bid.

Rock Island Auction ventured out of its normal arena of expertise and offered many Victorian era pieces including gambling items, slot machines, vintage advertising signs, ivory canes, spurs, back bar bottles and more. Of the slot machines a scarce character manufacturing company/ mills one arm bandit carved figure nickel slot machine stole the show selling for $7,475. A metal Oshkosh Brewing advertising sign reached $3,737.

As a whole the September auction was a success, with a high sell through rate and sales reaching nearly $8 million. This auction had something for every level of collecting with interested buyers setting the auction prices not a house reserve. The result was satisfied buyers and sellers alike, a valuable goal for any auction house.

Join RIAC for their upcoming auctions: the next Premiere Auction will be held December 4, 5 & 6. Rock Island Auction Company is currently seeking consignments. Consign one piece or an entire collection and know that you are consigning with the best. For more information on selling at auction contact Pat Hogan or Judy Voss at 800-238-8022.

For more information about the September auction please visit www.rockislandauction.com.

Top Lots by Prices Realized
LotNumber Headline LowEst HighEst PriceRealized

• 1003 Extraordinary Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1873 “1 of 1000″ Lever Action Rifle with Deluxe xxxx Walnut $350,000.00 $650,000.00 $425,500.00
• 3011 Magnificent Pair of Highly Embellished Exhibition Quality Adolph Frohn, Suhl Germany Pistols $90,000.00 $140,000.00 $172,500.00
• 3194 Rare Historic and Deluxe Tiffany & Co. Smith & Wesson .32 Double Action 4th Model Revolver Exhibited by the Factory at the 1893 “World’s Columbian Exposition” in Chicago $65,000.00 $90,000.00 $103,500.00
• 3018 Magnificent Presentation Pair of Exhibition Grade, Silver Mounted, Gold Inlaid Flintlock T. Dobson Pistols Made for the Sultan of Turkey $40,000.00 $60,000.00 $69,000.00
• 3186 Rare Deluxe Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic Lever Action No. 2 Navy Pistol with Ivory Grips $37,500.00 $55,000.00 $48,875.00
• 1678 Interesting 1899 Style Swiss Test Luger Serial Number “20″ $35,000.00 $45,000.00 $48,875.00
• 1466 Historic Factory Engraved Presentation Grade Winchester Model 21 Grand American Two-Barrel Trap Shotgun Presented To and Owned By Roy Rogers and Dale Evans From The Roy Rogers Museum Collection $35,000.00 $65,000.00 $46,000.00
• 3190 Magnificent Factory Cased and Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Army Revolver $25,000.00 $37,500.00 $40,250.00
• 3067 Very Fine Civil War 3rd Regiment U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry Martial Inspected Henry Lever-Action Rifle $50,000.00 $70,000.00 $37,375.00
• 1237 Exceptionally Rare S. HAWKEN St. Louis Plains Rifle $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $37,375.00
• 3251 Fine New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Lever-Action carbine $27,500.00 $42,500.00 $34,500.00
• 1667 Exceptional Original DWM Model 1902 Luger carbine With Matching Stock $15,000.00 $22,500.00 $34,500.00
• 3040 Rare Civil War U.S. Contract Martially Inspected Henry Lever-Action Rifle $27,500.00 $42,500.00 $31,625.00
• 1001 Henry Lever Action Rifle $18,000.00 $27,500.00 $28,750.00
• 1164 Cased Custom Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Colt Deluxe Single Action Army Revolver by Master Engravers R. J. Smith and Siegfried Rentzchke with R. L. Wilson Letter $17,000.00 $27,500.00 $28,750.00
• 1315 Scarce Engraved and Gold Inlaid Ithaca Flues Model Sousa Grade Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun with Extra Barrel $15,000 $20,000 $28,875
• 1448 Exceptional Deluxe Winchester Model 1906 Slide Action Rifle $10,000.00 $15,000.00 $25,875.00

Top Lots by % Over the Low Estimate
LotNumber Headline LowEst HighEst PriceRealized % over low

• 220 Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun From the Roy Rogers Collection $600.00 $800.00 $4,312.50 618.75%
• 1284 Rare Special Order Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle In 250-3000 Savage $3,000.00 $4,000.00 $20,700.00 590.00%
• 3541 Large Interesting Cutaway Training Model of 1919A6 Machine Gun Instructional Cutaway $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $6,325.00 532.50%
• 1305 Special Order Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle $1,500.00 $2,500.00 $9,200.00 513.33%
• 3817 Smith & Wesson Model 41 Semi-Automatic Target Pistol with Extra magazines and Barrels $800.00 $1,100.00 $4,312.50 439.06%
• 3719 Smith & Wesson Pre Model 27 Double Action Revolver Owned By Famous Cowboy Star Roy Rogers $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $5,175.00 417.50%
• 357 Three Underhammer Percussion Pistols -A) Shaw & Ledoyt Underhammer Pistol
• B) E.C. Burden Underhammer Pistol
• C) A. Ruggles Underhammer Percussion Pistol $800.00 $1,100.00 $4,025.00 403.13%
• 3196 U.S. Marked Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Single Action Revolver $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $4,887.50 388.75%
• 3347 Early Parker Hammer #019 Side by Side Damascus Double Barrel Shotgun in 14 Gauge $1,200.00 $2,000.00 $5,750.00 379.17%
• 3713 Excellent Smith & Wesson First Model Single Shot Pistol $900.00 $1,300.00 $4,312.50 379.17%
• 3730 Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 357 Magnum Revolver Owned By Famous Cowboy Star Roy Rogers $700.00 $900.00 $3,162.50 351.79%
• 3829 Colt Diamondback Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips and Original Factory Box $650.00 $800.00 $2,875.00 342.31%
• 3687 RARE WWI U.S. Stage Women’s War Relief Poster by James Montgomery Flagg $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $4,312.50 331.25%
• 3547 Smith & Wesson Model 916 Shotgun with Trench Handguard, U.S. Property Markings and Bayonet $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $4,312.50 331.25%
• 271 Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle $950.00 $1,400.00 $4,025.00 323.68%
• 274 Special Order Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle $1,500.00 $2,250.00 $6,325.00 321.67%
• 1330 Engraved and Gold Inlaid Ithaca NID Grade 5 Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun With Ejectors $2,000.00 $3,000.00 $8,050.00 302.50%
• 3688 Framed Rare WWI Irish “Avenge The Lusitania” Recruiting Poster $800.00 $1,300.00 $3,162.50 295.31%

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Strong Prices Obtained at Collectors Firearms Auction Despite Continued Faltering Economy

GunBroker.com

Kennesaw , GA --(AmmoLand.com)- GunBroker.com, which observed its 10th anniversary in March, reached another milestone when it hit $1 billion in cumulative merchandise sales on September 3, 2009.

Steve Urvan, founder and CEO of the world’s largest online auction site for firearms and hunting/shooting accessories, commented, “One billion is a huge number that would not have been remotely possible without the support of millions of hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts, as well as gun collectors, retailers and other firearms industry partners. A key factor in GunBroker.com’s sales growth is the increasing number of firearms retailers around the country who use our site to expand their business.”

Urvan added, “I am also very proud of our people, whose exceptional talent and hard work have made GunBroker.com a site that serves our buyers and sellers well, and keeps them coming back. Many thanks to all of you.”

GunBroker.com continues to grow, with more than 1.4 million registered users. The site currently draws around 2.7 million unique visitors per month and hosts over 300,000 auctions daily.

GB Investments, which operates GunBroker.com, is number 1,749 in the latest Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Hitwise, a Web site measurement service, ranks GunBroker.com third in the United States’ “Shopping and Classifieds—Auctions” category, exceeded only by eBay and eBay Motors. Quantcast, another online measurement service, ranks GunBroker.com among the 1,000 largest U.S. Web sites of any kind.

Not resting on its laurels, GunBroker.com recently launched a mobile site at http://m.gunbroker.com for cell phone and PDA users.

The main site continues at www.gunbroker.com. Urvan and his staff are working with firearms industry veteran Bob Delfay on an initiative to form marketing/advertising partnerships with selected companies. GunBroker.com also partners with the industry through support of the NRA, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Hunting Heritage Trust, Shooting Sports Summit and USA Shooting. The site hosts the Hunting Heritage Trust’s Treasures and Traditions auctions and the Shooting and Hunting Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show auctions, as well as numerous charity auctions to benefit a variety of causes.

To plan for future growth, GB Investments and Triton Value Partners recently combined to form TVP Investments, LLC, which provides executive management, strategic direction and corporate development to its subsidiaries GunBroker.com and other related companies. Urvan serves as CEO and chairman of TVP Investments.

About:
GunBroker.com is an informative, secure and safe way to buy and sell firearms and hunting/shooting accessories. GunBroker.com promotes responsible gun ownership. Aside from merchandise bearing its logo, GunBroker.com sells none of the items listed on its Web site. Third-party sellers list items on the site and Federal and state laws govern the sale of firearms and other restricted items. Ownership policies and regulations are followed using licensed firearms dealers as transfer agents. Visit www.GunBroker.com

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GunBroker.com Sales Reach $1 Billion Milestone

NICS Gun Buyer Background Checks Aug 2009

National Shooting Sports Foundation

Newtown, CT --(AmmoLand.com)- Background checks on the sale of firearms were up 12.3 percent in August, according to data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

A total of 1,074,757 checks were reported for the month, up from 956,872 in August 2008. FBI background checks are required under federal law for all individuals purchasing either newly manufactured or used firearms from federally licensed retailers.

As such, the checks serve as a gauge of sales but do not reflect the actual number of firearms produced or sold.

The increase coincides with a rise in excise taxes reported by firearms and ammunition manufacturers, another key economic indicator for the firearms industry.

About:
Formed in 1961, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports.

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Firearm Sales Background Checks Up 12% in August

Total NICS Background Checks Report

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)- Data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,074,757 checks in August 2009, a 12.3 percent increase from the 956,872 reported in August 2008.

So far that is roughly 9,076,205 gun bought this year! The total is probably more as NICS background checks may cover the purchase of more than one gun at a time.

This latest jump in background checks show that Americans are solidly in-favor of keeping firearms in the hands of law abiding citizens and clearly shows that proponents claiming the USA wants more gun control are blatantly wrong.

Gun Owners Say No to Gun Conrtol with their Wallets
The increased trend of Americans buying firearms at a record pace was once thought to be a one time fluke caused by fears of the new Obama administration expressed lust for more gun control. But now 10 months in and the wrongly named “fear buying” has now become the norm as law abiding US citizen exercise their constitutional right to keep and bear firearms by the millions every month with no sign of slowing down.

The bulk of the buying has been concentrated on the following types of guns or calibers:

• Semi Auto Handguns
• Revolvers
• Ar15s and all variants of the Black Rifle
• .50 Caliber

1.17 Guns for Each Person
Conservative estimates of legally owned guns in the USA put the number at 355,029,250 million guns in the USA. That is 1.17 guns for everyone in the USA and if you listen to the liberal press they are all assault weapons. God bless anyone who tries to invade the USA…

Crime Rates Falling
The most stunning in all of this is that we have not seen an increase in crime, murder rates have fallen across most of the USA and Americans have shown that they can be trusted with firearms ownership.  This is directly in contrast to what the national media and gun control supporters would have us believe.

Gun owners you are clearly the majority!

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1,000,000+ Guns Added to American Homes in August

Showmatsers Gun Shows

Blacksburg, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- Showmasters is dedicated to producing professional, safe and ethical gun shows. We strive to provide our patrons with the best available selection of firearms, ammo, knives and related merchandise, and our dealers with the largest crowds of qualified buyers anywhere, while always doing all we can do to protect the Constitution of the United States of America.

Vendors at Showmasters Gun Shows sell, buy and trade. Shotguns, Rifles, Modern Guns of All Kinds, Muskets, carbines, Kentucky’s, Antique Pistols, Swords, Knives, decoys, Samurai, Hunting Supplies, reloading Supplies & Components, Handguns, Parts, Ammo, Books, Coins, Early Indian & Western Americana and Militaria of All Wars, War Relics.

FISHERSVILLE
Augusta Expoland
277 Expo Road
Fishersville, VA 22939

SHOW DATES
Aug. 29 – 30, 2009
Sept. 26 – 27, 2009
HOURS
Sat : 9am-5pm
Sun : 10am-4pm

ADMISSION
Adults – $7.00 – Get A Dollar Off Coupon
Children 12 & Under w/ Adult – FREE
Saturday admission good for both days!

TABLES
300 – 8 ft. tables available

FEES
$50.00 each (introductory offer)

DEALER SETUP
Fri – 12-8pm, Sat – 7am-8:30pm

FEATURING
Free Parking. 24 Hour Security

CONDITIONS
All political material must be pre-approved by Show Manager.
No photography or video allowed without written permission of Promoter.
No media interviews allowed.

NO LOADED FIREARMS–NO EXCEPTIONS!

DIRECTIONS
I-64 Exit 91
From: Richmond – West on I-64 approx. 110 Miles
From: Charlottesville – West on I-64 approx. 32 Miles. Take I-64 to exit 91.
Turn left off exit. Take first right past McDonalds onto Expo Road. Go 1.2 Miles to Expo.
From: Roanoke – Take I-81 N. to Exit 221 (which is I-64 East) to Exit 91 approx. 95 miles from Roanoke.
From: Harrisonburg – Take I-81 S. to Exit 221 (which is I-64 East) to Exit 91 approx. 35 miles from Harrisonburg.
From: Winchester – Take I-81 South to Exit 221 which is I-64 East to Exit 91 approx. 90 Miles

ACCOMMODATIONS
Deluxe Budget Motel
$125.00 – AAA
Budget Host: I-81, Exit 223 $75.00 – AAA Rate Staunton, VA
(540)337-1231
Best Western
www.bestwestern.com
2112 w Main St. Waynesboro, VA 22980
Rate: King, $65.00 Double, $75.00 (540)949-8253 (540)942-1100
I-64, Exit 94 – Just Opened, Waynesboro, VA

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Fishersville, VA Gun Show Aug. 29 – 30, 2009

Cheaper Than Dirt

Fort Worth, TX --(AmmoLand.com)- For approximately the last 12 months, hunters, shooters, and everyone involved with or familiar with the firearms industry has noted a dramatic spike in firearm sales, along with a corresponding rise in ammunition sales. Coinciding with these spikes has been an acute shortage of certain firearms and almost all ammunition. We interviewed Cheaper Than Dirt! CEO Michael Tenny about the shortages to gather some insights on the state of affairs within the ammunition industry.

One thing is immediately clear: the ammunition shortage did indeed begin around the time of the presidential campaign and escalated subsequent election of President Obama. During this time, the industry saw unprecedented volumes of sales in both firearms and ammunition. While the demand has waned to some extent, it still remains significantly higher than in the past.

Tenny commented on the situation saying “With the change in the political landscape, many citizens decided to buy firearms and ammunition before any additional restrictions on ownership or purchasing were enacted. Rumors about increased restriction and taxes on these items drove many to stock up on firearms and ammunition.”

The increased purchasing has centered on high capacity firearms and magazines that had been previously affected by the Assault Weapon Ban. Most of these used the same calibers of ammunition as the military and police.

Tenny had this to say about the shortages of popular calibers of ammunition: “Not only do you have the civilian sales, but law enforcement and the military use many of the same calibers of ammunition. For example, the popular AR-15 rifle uses the same round as the military M16. Many popular handguns use the same 9mm ammunition as the military’s M9 pistol.”

Manufacturers are usually contractually obligated to fulfill military contracts first, leaving the civilian and law enforcement market with whatever is left. They were faced with an increased demand for common calibers from civilians that they could not meet.

Confronted with the fact that manufacturers could not meet the commercial demand, retailers were faced with a dilemma: increase prices to slow down sales, or sell out of the ammunition that they had and have empty shelves and nothing to sell. Not wanting to be faced with ongoing business expenses and no inventory to sell, retailers began scrambling to find ammunition from any source.

Tenny explains it like this: “The increase in demand has many companies similar to Cheaper Than Dirt searching for ammunition to supply their customers, and each is willing to pay more to have stock to sell. This drives the wholesale price up, and the retail customer sees the price increase too. The cost of the components that the manufacturers use to make the ammunition, such as brass, lead, and copper, has also increased.”

So, how long will the shortage last?

Michael Tenny answered “I don’t think demand will slow down to pre-election levels. Ammunition sales have tapered down some from the peak around the election-inauguration period. Manufacturers are working at full capacity around the clock to meet the demand, but no one knows if supply will catch up to the demand any time soon.”

Overall demand for ammunition has risen. Individuals who, prior to the election, did not feel the need to own a gun and practice with it are now new gun owners and add to the base level of ammunition consumption. While stockpiling has slowed, it will take a while for manufacturers to catch up to current levels of consumption.

Tenny explains it thusly: “We’ve seen many first-time firearm owners discover they enjoy shooting, while the avid shooter is purchasing large quantities of ammunition to save money in case of the increased restrictions and taxes. Both are now competing for the same supply along with the military and law enforcement.”

About:
Cheaper Than Dirt! prides itself on being America’s Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter since 1993. Cheaper Than Dirt boasts over 24,000 items available for purchase through their website and catalog. For most items, Cheaper Than Dirt offers a generous 30 day return policy. For more information, or to place and order, visit www.CheaperThanDirt.com or call 1-800-421-8047. Most orders ship within 3 hours.

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Cheaper Than Dirt CEO Comments on Ammunition Shortage

Cabelas Fall Great Outdoor Sale

Cabelas Shooting Sports

Cabelas.com – -(AmmoLand.com)- Is having a exclusive fall sale online now until September 7th 2009. For more info visit Cabelas.com

About: Cabela’s
Cabela’s Incorporated, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska, is a leading specialty retailer, and the world’s largest direct marketer, of hunting, fishing, Camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since the Company’s founding in 1961, Cabela’s has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world, and has long been recognized as the World’s Foremost Outfitter. Through Cabela’s growing number of retail stores and its well-established direct business, it offers a wide and distinctive selection of high-quality outdoor products at competitive prices while providing superior customer service. Cabela’s also issues the Cabela’s CLUB Visa credit card, which serves as its primary customer loyalty rewards program. Cabela’s stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CAB.” Visit www.cabelas.com

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Cabelas Fall Great Outdoor Sale

Louisiana Department of Revenue

BATON ROUGE, LA --(AmmoLand.com)- The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has issued rules and dates for the first annual “Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday.” The sales tax holiday will take place Friday, September 4, through Sunday, September 6.

Act 453 of the Regular Session of the 2009 Louisiana Legislature provides a three-day exemption from state and local sales and use taxes on consumer purchases of firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies. This is an annual sales tax holiday that occurs each year on the first consecutive Friday through Sunday in September.

According to the statute, during this sales tax holiday weekend, the sales and use tax levied by the state and its political subdivisions shall not apply to any consumer purchases of firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies. The Annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Holiday Act became effective July 9, 2009.

The state and local sales and use tax exemption applies to an individual’s purchase of firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies. The sales and use tax exemption is not available for business purchases. Consumer purchases do not include the purchase of animals for hunting.

LDR has published a rule that details which consumer purchases are eligible for state and local sales and use tax exemption during the holiday and when these purchases are to occur. The rule (LAC 61:I.4425) is available on the Louisiana Administrative Code: Emergency Rules page at www.revenue.louisiana.gov.

During the Annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday, a consumer’s purchase will be eligible for the state and local sales and use tax exemption, under any of the following conditions:

1. Title to or possession of firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies is transferred from a selling dealer to a purchaser.
2. A customer selects an eligible item from the selling dealer’s inventory for layaway that is physically set aside in the selling dealer’s inventory for future delivery to that customer.
3. The customer makes final payment and withdraws an item from layaway that might have been placed on layaway prior to the Annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday.
4. The customer orders and pays for an eligible item and the selling dealer accepts the order for immediate shipment, even if delivery is made after the time period provided for in LAC 61:I4425.A, provided that the customer has not requested delayed shipment.

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Annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday

Browning Firearms

Morgan, Utah --(AmmoLand.com)- Some will tell you it is a buyers market out there. If you think now is a great time to purchase a home or automobile, wait until you see the stimulus package Browning has created to put a new shotgun in your safe while doing its part to jump start the economy.

There has never been a better time than now to head on down to your Browning dealer and take advantage of one or more of the four programs designed to put a Browning in your hands while hanging onto more of your hard earned cash.

• Cynergy Club - Receive $500 in Browning merchandise including a $100 check from Browning when purchasing a Cynergy shotgun.
• National Trade-In Days - Trade in any used firearm and purchase a new Browning Citori or BT-99 the same day from participating dealers and get a check from Browning for $150.
• Locked and Loaded – Purchase any new Citori over/under shotgun and receive $150 from Browning towards ammunition.
• Youth Purchase Program – What started as a 4-H program has quickly spread to include SCTP and AIM members as well. Receive the following rebates when purchasing a new Browning.

Cynergy or Citori $200
BT-99 $100
Silver $75
BPS $50

Note: Browning stimulus promotions cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Visit www.browning.com for complete details.

About:
Browning produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/ Haas Outdoors Inc. Haas Outdoors Inc. is headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Mossy Oak Interactive, LLC, Nativ Nurseries and Mossy Oak Properties.

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Browning Firearms Announces A Real Stimulus Package

FNP-9 and FNP-40 Handguns Now Available In USG Model In Flat Dark Earth Finish

FNH USA

McLean, Va. --(AmmoLand.com)- FNH USA’s new fourth quarter promotion is an award for the purchase of an FNP-9 or FNP-40 handgun in the recently offered flat dark earth finish.

Promotion details are:

Buy any FNP 9 or FNP 40 handgun with a flat dark earth (FDE) finish between September 1 and November 30, 2009, and you can receive a specially designed FN Shooter’s Pack with a Blade-Tech™ FDE molded polymer belt holster and a double magazine pouch ($70 retail value).

“This is a very sharp looking combination with the handgun and pistol in matching flat dark earth. When we introduced the FNP handgun in this finish earlier this year, we heard from customers, they would like to see a matching holster. So that is why we chose this for a fourth quarter promotion to help our dealers drive sales,” said Barbara Sadowy Bailey, director of marketing for FNH USA.

For details on the FN Shooter’s Pack in FDE and a redemption form, please visit www.fnhusa.com/freetanpack

Based in Puyallup, Washington, Blade-Tech Industries is a leading manufacturer of custom, production thermoplastic, injection molded tactical holsters, knife sheaths and magazine pouches. Blade-Tech also produces its own line of high quality field knives.

About:
FNH USA is the sales and marketing arm of FN Herstal, S.A., Belgium. Its corporate mission is to expand its global leadership position in defense, law enforcement and commercial markets by delivering superior products and the finest in training and logistical support. Visit www.fnhusa.com to view the entire line of FNH USA products and services. FNH USA, P.O. Box 697, McLean, VA, 22101, U.S.A.

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FNH USA Get the Perfect Tan …Tan FNP Pistol Promotion

Total NICS Background Checks Report

National Shooting Sports Foundation

Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)- Data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 966,162 checks in July 2009, an 8.4 percent increase from the 891,224 reported in July 2008.

This latest jump in background checks follows the release of the Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Report by the Department of the Treasury just two weeks ago.

The report noted that firearm and ammunition manufacturers paid more than $109.8 million in the first calendar quarter of 2009, up 43 percent over the same period in 2008.

About:
NSSF, founded in 1961, is the trade association for the firearms, ammunition and recreational shooting sports industry. It promotes the safe ownership and responsible use of products its members make and sell. For more information, visit www.nssf.org

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Close to a Million Guns Bought By Honest Americans In July 2009

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- Rock Island prides itself in offering high quality firearms for every level of collecting, serving the entire firearms industry.

In the September 11, 12 & 13 auction, collectors will gather to participate in another fantastic offering put on by Rock Island Auction Company.

As with every collection or hobby, there are various levels of collecting and this auction will have something for everyone.

Rock Island inspires the beginning collector, igniting the passion with high quality firearms starting in the hundreds.

The mid-range collector has seen the value of gun collecting and has the opportunity to upgrading his collection.

The high-end collectors attend auctions at RIAC knowing that they can fill the holes in their collections finding that one missing piece or bidding on an outstanding, incredibly rare firearm that will become the centerpiece of their collection.

The September sale will offer several star-worthy items in several genres including derringers, Colts, Winchesters, antique firearms, sporting, military and more!

THE FULL COLOR CATALOG IS NOW ONLINE!

Quick Highlights of the September Auction:

• Over 2700 Lots, many historical, rare, high condition and unique firearms
• Less than 500 classified as modern
• Firearms from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum
• Nearly 400 Colts
• Over 500 Winchesters
• 5 Henry Rifles & 4 Volcanic Pistols
• Over 700 Sporting Arms
• Over 50 Winchester Model 70’s, several desirable calibers, many in original boxes!
• Over 150 High Quality Deringers
• U.S., European and Japanese Military firearms and edged weapons
• A Fantastic Victorian Collection

The catalog is now being printed! All catalogs will be mailed by mid August.
To order your full-color two volume set ($60 inc. S&H) call 800-238-8022 or order online.

Subscriptions are also available ($165 inc. S&H)
A catalog subscription includes:

• – Immediate savings of $15 off the catalog cover price
• – The two-volume Regional catalogs free at $35 each (twice a year)
• – OVERALL SAVINGS OF $85

PREMIERE FIREARMS AUCTION
September 11, 12 & 13
Full day preview Thursday, September 10

Contact Information
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phone: 800-238-8022
fax: 309-797-1655
email: info@rockislandauction.com

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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Rock Island Auction Company’s Premiere Firearms Auction September 11, 12 & 13 2009

Beretta USA

ACCOKEEK, MD – -(AmmoLand.com)- Beretta U.S.A. Corp. today announced outstanding June results.

“We are extremely pleased by our commercial pistol market sales”, said Gary Ramey, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, “June sales are up 219% compared to last year. All of our pistol families are performing very well, with the Px4 Storm family up an amazing 451%. Our Cx4 Storm carbine is also doing extremely well, up 1249% compared to last year”.

“Cx4 Storm carbines, together with their optional accessories, are extremely popular this year”, said Gabriele de Plano, Vice President of Tactical Marketing. “The 20-round 9mm extended magazines (17 in 40S&W), vertical grips, Picatinny rails and barrel shrouds, allow the user to customize his/her gun, making the Cx4 an ideal option in the tactical rifle market”.

About:
Beretta, established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 and supplies the standard sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information, visit www.berettausa.com.

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Beretta Announces June Gun Sales Results

NICS Background Checks for June 2009

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn. – – -(AmmoLand.com)- Data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 968,145 checks in June 2009. This figure is an 18.1 percent increase from the 819,891 reported in June 2008.

This latest jump in background checks follows the release of a Rasmussen survey showing 57 percent of Americans attribute the rise in gun sales to a fear of increased government restrictions on firearms ownership.

FBI background checks are required under federal law for all individuals purchasing either newly manufactured or used firearms from federally licensed retailers. As such, the checks serve as a gauge of sales but do not reflect the actual number of firearms produced or sold.

The June increase follows a 15.4 percent rise in May and increases of 30.3 percent in April, 29.2 percent in March, 23 percent in February, 28 percent in January, 24 percent in December and 42 percent in November when a record 1,529,635 background checks were performed.

Background checks for the first six months of 2009 totaled 7,035,286, a 24.48 percent increase over the 5,651,584 for the same period for 2008.

The increase coincides with a rise in excise taxes reported by firearms and ammunition manufacturers, another key economic indicator for the firearms industry.

The total number of background checks reported since the beginning of NICS is 103,019,294.

About:
NSSF, founded in 1961, is the trade association for the firearms, ammunition and recreational shooting sports industry. It promotes the safe ownership and responsible use of products its members make and sell. For more information, visit www.nssf.org

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Firearms Sales Figures Continue to Climb in June

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC, - -(AmmoLand.com)- Remington Arms Company, Inc. (“Remington”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Freedom Group, Inc., today announced that it intends to redeem all of its outstanding $200 million 10½% Senior Notes due 2011 (the “Notes”).

Remington has issued a notice of redemption pursuant to the indenture for the Notes stating that it intends to redeem all of the Notes on August 7, 2009 (the “Redemption Date”) at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the Redemption Date (together, the “Redemption Payment”).

The redemption of the Notes is conditioned upon Remington receiving sufficient funds prior to the Redemption Date from one or more financings and/or borrowings to pay the aggregate Redemption Payment.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C.,designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government andlaw enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 65 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

About Freedom Group, Inc.
Freedom Group is the world’s leading innovator, designer, manufacturer, and marketer of firearms, ammunition, and related products for the hunting, shooting sports, law enforcement, and military markets. As one of the largest manufacturers in the world of firearms and ammunition, we have some of the most globally recognized brands including Remington, Marlin, Harrington & Richardson, New England Firearms,Dakota Arms, L.C. Smith, Parker, Bushmaster, DPMS/Panther Arms, EOTAC, and INTC.

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Remington Announces Proposed Redemption of 10½% Senior Notes due 2011

Glock Pistols

Smyrna, GA, - -(AmmoLand.com)- With the first quarter of the 2010 fiscal year in the books, handgun manufacturer GLOCK, Inc. announced today that the company experienced a staggering 71% increase in pistol sales in comparison with the same period’s record sales in fiscal year 2009.

Additionally, GLOCK Inc.’s rate of new pistol orders continues to increase at a record pace as they move into the second quarter of the 2010 fiscal year.

“With new product introductions including the G22 RTF2 and G17 RTF2, GLOCK, Inc. is extremely pleased with the resulting increase in sales. The partnership with our commercial and Law Enforcement distributors and our commitment to rock solid customer service are paying large dividends,” said Vice President Josh Dorsey. “With GLOCK, Inc. starting to conduct complete pistol manufacturing operations in the United States, GLOCK, Inc. will enter the export market further increasing sales. GLOCK Inc.’s outlook remains amazingly strong,” he added.

Financially stable and fiscally sound, GLOCK Inc. continues its pursuit of offering reliable products to over 11,000 local, state and Federal Law Enforcement agencies as well as the growing commercial market that is willingly adopting a lifestyle that includes the incorporation of personal defense needs.

Note: Glock, Inc fiscal year 2010 began April 1, 2009 and runs until the end of March 2010

About:
Incorporated in 1985, GLOCK, Inc. is the leader in the manufacturing and distribution for the U.S. Law Enforcement, Commercial and Federal/Military markets. They employ over 170 employees at their United States headquarters in Smyrna, GA.

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GLOCK, Inc. Announces Staggering Growth for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2010

LARGEST Sale of the Summer @ cabelas.com

Cabelas Shooting Sports

Cabelas.com – -(AmmoLand.com)- Is offering 50% – 65% Off brand name products on a variety of outdoor gear through July 29th 2009. For more info visit Cabelas.com

About: Cabela’s
Cabela’s Incorporated, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska, is a leading specialty retailer, and the world’s largest direct marketer, of hunting, fishing, Camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since the Company’s founding in 1961, Cabela’s has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world, and has long been recognized as the World’s Foremost Outfitter. Through Cabela’s growing number of retail stores and its well-established direct business, it offers a wide and distinctive selection of high-quality outdoor products at competitive prices while providing superior customer service. Cabela’s also issues the Cabela’s CLUB Visa credit card, which serves as its primary customer loyalty rewards program. Cabela’s stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CAB.”

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