Rock Island Auction
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World's #1 Firearms Auction House since 2003. Always seeking consignments.
Rock Island, IL.
Joined July 2009
November 10th officially marks 250th Marine Corps Birthday. Semper Fidelis and Happy Birthday, Marines! đşđ¸ https://t.co/UAPj3UiBCi
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As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marines, we'll highlight a few examples of the arms they carried along the way.
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Turn the virtual pages of the industry's best catalogs. Click below to enjoy all three volumes of our December Premier. https://t.co/L3DAXUh0FO
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and former co-worker, Clark Ehlers. Clark was a true one-of-a-kind and a Senior Firearms Specialist at RIAC for many years. The Air Force veteran had deep passions for wildlife, nature, target
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Pick up a Randall Made Knife and admire the gleam of the stainless steel blade, its balance, the cool and savage beauty of its design. Prior to World War 2 they were available only at W.D. âBoâ Randallâs father-in-lawâs Orlando, Fla., clothing store for $16.50. Now, knives
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The On-Screen Guns of "Pale Rider" Clint Eastwood's Pale Rider is a seemingly classic Western, but with one unique twist that has helped it stand apart for decades with both critics and audiences. The three on-screen Remingtons used by "Preacher" in the 1985 film are coming
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Looks like the .30-06 Thompson caught the attention of our friends at @firearmblog . As the only known example, it should! https://t.co/FSmWZ0di3s
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The Thompson submachine gun is undoubtedly one of the most iconic SMGs of the 20th century, which proved to be an extremely effective tool whether used as a broom in the trenches of WW2 or a typewr...
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THE ONLY Colt 1909 Prototype The Colt Model 1909 is a true unicorn with only 22 ever produced. This pistol is one-of-a-kind prototype that John Moses Browning and four Ordnance officers fired 500 times for the right to make the critical 1909.
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There's been a undeniable draw to engraved revolvers for almost 200 years. Here are some examples with a pull stronger than most. https://t.co/hzudIRWNXf
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Engraved revolvers are impressive pieces of art on steel made popular starting in the 19th century by Old World-trained artisans.
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Peter Hathaway Capstick, famed author, safari hunter, and PH, breathed new life into African hunting. Two of his personal field-tested firearms will be offered in our December Premier. Full video on our YouTube channel.
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Our friends at Revivaler love big, beautiful double rifles. This stunning Holland & Holland in .577 NE has officially caught their attention. https://t.co/p6NKSlJeaU
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Holland & Holland are famous for making sporting double rifles that are both fully practical hunting arms and exquisite works of art.
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For over two centuries, James Purdey & Sons has set the standard for luxury shotguns. Classic and modern examples of these exclusive, heirloom quality sporting arms will always have a place at Rock Island Auction Company. https://t.co/T5gqoblr4T
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For over two centuries, Purdey has set the standard for luxury shotguns. Classic and modern examples of these pinnacle sporting arms can be found at RIAC.
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The .30-06 Thompson Prototype! It's the only known example of the Thompson Autorifle, and this 17-pound beast enjoys some fascinating modifications.
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The 1970s was a changing time for @franksinatra . Heâd stopped performing in 1971, tired of singing the same old songs. He didnât sing in concert at all in 1972. He only sang for three audiences in 1973 though he did release a new album, âOl Blue Eyes is Back,â late in the year.
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With extraordinary generosity, Mr. Primos is donating this one-of-a-kind, five gun collection of Purdey shotguns to be auctioned, with all proceeds split among five of the nationâs leading conservation organizations. @HunterandAngler @DucksUnlimited @RMEF @NWTF_official
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30lbs of Sniper Rifle - The HM50B2 The @HMDefense MHM50B2 is a massive piece of hardware with a serious pedigree for toughness and accuracy. It's 50 BMG in a great looking package.
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Movie guns are a red hot collecting genre and December has some particularly famous examples! https://t.co/2kwMNOvtzY
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Clint Eastwoodâs âPale Riderâ revolvers and Chuck Connorsâ âRiflemanâ Winchester join a lineup of famous TV and movie guns featured at RIAC.
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For a Metal Gear Solid collection, it doesn't get much more quintessential than @HecklerAndKoch 's classic sniper rifle, the PSG-1. This rare member of the G3 platform saw less than 400 imported stateside, making this modern classic as rare as it is recognizable. Good work,
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