The rare prototypes, high art pieces, revered military arms, and tangible pieces of history all come together for a remarkable year for firearms collectors.
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Rock Island Auctions Offer Fantastic Guns for Collectors in Dec. Auction
The 2016 December Premiere Auction officially begins Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. CT, and we’ve talked a lot about the amazing firearms in this event.,
News and a Thank You from RIAC
What a weekend! The June Regional Sale was large enough we actually debated whether or not to make it another four day affair.
Rock Island Auction Company’s $7.3 Million Regional Firearms Auction!
RIAC has just completed the Feb. 2016 Regional Firearms Auction with outstanding results – $7.3 Million in prices realized!
News and a Thank You from Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC)
What an exciting and ground-breaking weekend! Firearms collectors and investors of every genre were active in droves for our 2015 December Premiere Firearms Auction, and the proof is in the results.
Potential $500,000 Ancient Egyptian Sultan’s Armor Comes to Auction
A chain mail shirt identified to Egyptian Sultan Qaytbay could sell for up to $500,000 this weekend at Rock Island Auction Company’s December Premiere Auction.
RIAC’s September Premiere Firearms Auction Was an Amazing Success
The September Premiere Auctions seem to be getting more popular every year. Maybe it’s the hospitable Illinois weather this time of year or maybe the Annual Bar-B-Que that follows our Preview…..
Rock Island Auctions’ 2015 September Premiere Firearms Auction Was a Huge Success
The 2015 September Premiere Firearms Auction proved, once again, to be a top destination for collectors and investors of firearms, edged weapons, and militaria.
Bids in Surprising Places
When one plays the markets, they expect certain behaviors from certain stocks.
Rock Island Auction Host’s First Ever 4-Day Sale at 2015 Regional Firearms Auction
When you mix a fun atmosphere with a lot of behind-the-scenes hard work, you end up with the type of success that accompanied Rock Island Auction Company’s 2015 February Regional Firearms Auction.
Rock Island Auction Company to Hold First Ever 4-Day Auction Event – Feb. 19-22
Rock Island Auction Company’s February Regional Firearms Auction is going to be our BIGGEST sale yet and our first ever 4-day auction event.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rock Island to break $30 Million in Sales with December Gun Auction
Rock Island’s September firearms auction was advertised as the premiere auction of the year, and this auction has the potential to surpass that spectacular gun sale…
Rock Island Plans For Another Packed House During The June Regional Firearms Auction
Rock Island Auction Company’s regional auctions have grown in popularity leading to packed auction halls and the June auction promises to be just as exciting…
Firearms Estate of Respected Collector Drives Bidding Interest
Rock Island Auction started the year strong with its first premiere sale of 2010 attaining over $7.6 million…
Mauser 1940 Luger with Matching Magazine, Holster and Extra Magazine
Mauser “42” Code 1940 Date Luger with Matching Magazine, Holster and Extra Magazine
Four European Pistols Including a Scarce Webley & Scott Model 1913 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Four European Pistols Including a Scarce Webley & Scott Model 1913 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Engraved U.S. Springfield Model 1911 Pistol with Union Switch and Signal Slide
Engraved U.S. Springfield Model 1911 Pistol with Union Switch and Signal Slide
Rare First Model Virginia Manufactory Flintlock Musket with Bayonet
Rare First Model Virginia Manufactory Flintlock Musket with Bayonet
New Ithaca Barrel 20 Gauge Grade 4E Hammerless Side by Side Shotgun
New Ithaca Barrel 20 Gauge Grade 4E Hammerless Side by Side Shotgun
Colt First Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver
Colt First Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver
Copy of a Leech & Rigdon Confederate Revolver
Copy of a Leech & Rigdon Confederate Revolver up for auction at Rock Island Auctions…
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle in 44 Rimfire Configuration
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle in 44 Rimfire Configuration for auction at Rock Island Arms…
UMC Cartridge Board
UMC Cartridge Board up for auction at RIA…
