Rock Island Auction Sets New Records
Rock Island Auction Company reported that its May Premier Auction achieved USD $24.6 million in total sales.
Major highlights included:
- A Colt No. 5 Texas Paterson revolver selling for USD $1.41 million
- A Winchester “One of One Thousand” Model 1876 rifle selling for USD $793,125
- Rare engraved Colt and Marlin firearms attracting extremely high collector interest
- The Paterson revolver became one of the most expensive handguns ever sold at auction.
Milestone Auctions Achieves $1.6 Million Firearm Sale
Milestone Auctions completed its Spring Premier Firearms Auction featuring:
- First Generation Colt Single Action Army revolvers
- Savage military trial pistols
- Antique military rifles
- Sporting shotguns
One rare Colt Single Action Army revolver sold for over USD $22,000.