This simple pistol has far reaching legal and social-political ramifications making it a very rare firearm indeed…
Gun Collections
John Wayne’s Single Action Army from Rio Lobo on NRA’s Curator’s Corner
Records from the prop house previously holding the piece indicate that Wayne also used this Colt in True Grit in addition to a number of television Westerns…
Suits of Armor to Thompson Machine Guns, Don’t Miss Rock Island Auction’s April Firearms Auction
Rock Island Auction Company’s April 19th, 20th, 21st Premiere Firearms Auction will be an unprecedented bidding opportunity for all facets of arms collectors and investment buyers…
Pretty Boy Floyd’s Smith & Wesson Revolver on NRA’s Curator’s Corner
The second week of the Curator’s Corner move from Thursday to Monday nights stayed in Oklahoma yesterday as battling Curators went completely gaga over an Oklahoma owned piece of American firearms history…
Samurai Sword Surrendered By Jap Rear Admiral Nobukagu Yoshimi Hits $7,538 At Mohawk Arms Auction
Less than 50 people made it to the event in person – fairly typical for a Mohawk Arms sale – but a few made the trip from as far away as Moscow, Russia and Calgary, Canada…
Outstanding Selection of U.S. Springfield Trapdoors
Rock Island Auction Company is proud to end the year with an outstanding selection of U.S. Springfield trapdoors…
Colt Single Action Revolver from Dead Body of Bank Robber Bob Dalton Brings $322,000
The Most Anticipated Firearms Auction in the company’s history grossed $14.5 million dollars in sales bringing Rock Island’s 2012 annual sales to over $34 million…
The 9.4 Dutch Revolver
The 9.4 Dutch Revolver was brought out in 1873 and it has been somewhat difficult to find information in English about this unique duty revolver.
What Next for Auctioned-Off South Korean M1 Garand Rifles?
Here’s a quick update on those tens of thousands of U.S.-made M1 Garand rifles that were supposedly coming back to the United States from the Republic of Korea.
Ronald Reagan Rifle on Display at Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, WY
The Winchester Model 64 Lever Action Rifle in .30-30 caliber was customized by firearms notable Frank Pachmayr and magnificently engraved by Master Engraver R. Boucher.
A New Breed of Gun Trust – Protecting Firearms Collections
It was only 5 years ago that attorney David Goldman realized that the traditional trust used by thousands of estate planning lawyers created many potential problems.
GLOCK Statue of Liberty Gun Official 2012 SHOT Show Auction Handgun
A one-of-a-kind, hand-engraved GLOCK 22 will be available to GLOCK collectors and firearm enthusiasts worldwide during the auction…
Rock Island Auction’s December Firearms Sale Set New World Records & $10 Million
Rock Island Auction Company continues their dominance as the worlds leading auction house for firearms, edged weapons and military artifacts for the eighth year running…
A Lifetime Collection of Everything Civil War
This December’s sale will feature the most comprehensive antique American arms to be offered at auction this year…
Once In A Lifetime Chance To Own These Rare Firearms
This incredible collection has been added to an already impressive selection of over 600 Colts in this auction…
Showcasing Winchester Beginnings at Rock Island Auction Company
The beginning of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company started with inventor Walter Hunt’s 1848 “Volition Repeating Rifle” and its caseless “Rocket Ball” ammunition…
Rare Collection of Vintage Military Firearms To Go Up For Auction
While there is no shortage of gun shows and even online auctions for firearms, it isn’t every day that collectors will get an opportunity to bid on such rare and sought after items
Spectacular & Rare Sicklebill Curlew Decoy Soars To $111,550 At Auction
At The Auction Held July 24Th-25Th By Decoys Unlimited, Nearly 1,000 Lots Crossed The Block In A Successful Auction That Grossed More Than $1.2 Million…
National Firearms Museum to Display 1911 Centennial Collection at Camp Perry
In celebration of 100 years of the Model 1911, the National Firearms Museum will have a special display at the National Rifle & Pistol Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio from July 14-17…
Marquis Nazi Belt Buckle Pistol – Ready! Aim! Shake Your Groove Thing!
Not only was it nearly impossible to run while aiming one’s midsection, it really looked quite effeminate. The enemy was not at all intimidated…
Rock Island Auction Inaugural Gun Sale at New Facility is a Huge Success
The inaugural auction of Rock Island Auction Company’s new facility brought firearms enthusiasts of every level, from veteran firearms collectors to first time bidders…
Gun Digest 2012 66th Edition
With sales of over 60,000 copies annually, the Gun Digest provides its readers with all the latest trend information through product reports from top-name authorities, and access to a one-of-a-kind catalog index..
1880’s Bear Trap Sells for $3,491 at Internet Auction By SoldUSA.com
The trap, sporting some wicked-looking teeth, was the second-top lot of the 1,700 items offered…
Gun Ammunition Googling
Does Internet Access to Rare Ammunition Calibers Limit the Availability of “Replicas” to Qualify as “Antique Firearms”?
Collectible Firearms Reference Sites
As a service to collectors we rolled out a bunch of sites of various genres of items we have already sold…
Historical Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle Now Available
In an ongoing effort to reintroduce various historical models of the venerable 1886, Winchester Repeating Arms proudly announces the Short Rifle model as a limited production run for 2011…
1909 Winchester 401 Caliber Self-Loading Rifle Poster Sells For $4,246 At SoldUSA.Com
The top lot of the sale was this Winchester poster from 1909, art by Philip R. Goodwin that went for $4,246…
Firearms Auction House Announces a Record Breaking Year at $32 Million in Gun Sales
Their total yearly sales broke a world record topping out at $32 million, which is $10 million MORE than any other firearms auction house…
Japanese Rifles of World War II
Even collectors of militaria view the Japanese rifles as being of a lower quality, but this isn’t quite true…
Gun Collectors Note from Rock Island Auctions VP Judy Voss
What would a December auction be without amazing Colts – we have over 550 Colts to please the Colt collector…