Henry Rifles, World War II Guns Highlight $4.4 Million Dollar Gun Auction

 

This engraved Iver Johnson Model 1879 Swing Cylinder Revolver sold for $4,312. 

 

Rock Island Auction Company’s February Regional Firearms Auction contained a vast assortment of collectables and antiques, from engraved Henry rifles, World War II firearms, and militaria, to modern gems such as new in the box shotguns, rifles, and pistols.

 

2014 started with a bang for Rock Island Auction Company with a record number of sealed bids — totaling around 17,000 — with many items exceeding their already high estimates.

The February 2014 Regional Firearms Auction exceeded expectations by posting $4.4 million dollars in sales. It boasted a 99% sell through rate for the three day auction, which contained nearly 6,500 firearms and 2,736 lots.

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