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No one works harder to deliver superior results to their consignors than Rock Island Auction Company.
When you make money, we make money, and we work hard for every dollar.
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Consign With
Rock Island Auction Company

No one works harder to deliver superior results to their consignors than Rock Island Auction Company.
When you make money, we make money, and we work hard for every dollar.
Start Selling
  • $1.5B
    Total Sales To DateIn 2024 we surpassed $1.5 billion dollars in total sales to date.
  • 100M+
    Media ImpressionsOur digital and print media reaches over 100 million people each year
  • 7,000+
    Successful BiddersOur 2024 successful bidders spanned 50 States, 30 Countries
  • 4,000+
    First Time New BiddersA 37% increase from 2023
Sell With The BestWhy Consign with Rock Island Auction Company?When you partner with Rock Island Auction Company to sell your guns, you’re consigning with the undisputed leader in the world of rare and historic firearms. Our rates are straightforward and transparent, like the entire consignment process. Our world-class marketing efforts and expansive client list ensure your firearms receive maximum exposure with the most affluent and aggressive buyers on the planet. When you make money, we make money, and we work hard for every dollar. With over three decades of experience, thousands of satisfied clients, $1.5 Billion in sales to date, and over 500,000 firearms sold and counting, we’ve built a trusted foundation and have the know-how to execute at every phase of the auction cycle. Simply put, this is where the icons of the industry come to sell.
Easy, Honest, LucrativeConsignment ProcessWhether you’re consigning a single piece or a lifetime collection, the process can initially feel overwhelming. Rock Island Auction Company’s team of industry experts handle every step, ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience. From photography, descriptions, storage, insurance, shipping, legal transfers, marketing, and more, we take care of everything.
  • EvaluationContact us by email, phone, or web form to receive a complimentary, no-obligation valuation on your items from our experts.
  • TransportationTransportation options include shipping your consignments by mail or delivering them personally to either of our locations.
  • MarketingFrom traditional advertising to our industry-leading digital presence, we place your consignments in front of a global audience of collectors.
  • SellingOur expansive client list, state-of-the-art auction venue, easy-to-use website, and dynamic live-streaming bid platform drive top-dollar results.
  • PaymentPayments are distributed 35 days after auction along with a detailed report on the sale of your consignments.
There are no hidden fees or unexpected charges. What you see is what you get, and we hold ourselves accountable and keep you informed throughout the consignment process. While there are many moving parts behind the scenes, consigning with Rock Island Auction Company can be divided into 5 simple steps.Learn More
Why Consign With UsMarket Defining ResultsRock Island Auction Company owns countless records and has achieved market-defining results across every segment of the fine and historic firearms field.
Documented King Louis XIII of France Wheellock Gun Signed F.P.Extraordinary, Historic, and Well-Documented Extensively Gold and Silver Ornamented Royal Presentation Wheellock Sporting Arm Signed F.P. from the Magnificent Cabinet d'Armes of King Louis XIII of France
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Sold for$881,250
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Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's Cased Remington New Model Army RevolversIncredibly Historic, National Treasure, Documented, L.D. Nimschke Master Engraved Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolvers with Patriotic Eagle and Portrait Raised Relief Carved Grips Presented to Commander of the Union Armies and Future President of the United States Ulysses S. Grant
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Sold for$5,170,000
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Factory One of One Thousand Winchester Model 1873 RifleExceptional, Documented Winchester Model 1873 "One of One Thousand" Lever Action Rifle Well-Documented in Several Winchester Reference Books with Factory Letter.
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Sold for$528,750
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Lot Five Ainsworth Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model RevolverHistoric, Finest Known "Lot Five" Ainsworth Inspected Custer Battle U.S. Cavalry Model Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Holster and Kopec Gold Seal Letter Documented as a Battlefield Pick-Up
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Sold for$763,750
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Jack Crawford & James Barton Adams Presentation Winchester 1873Well-Documented, Historic, Factory Exhibition Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Dual Presentation Plaques Presented by The Winchester Repeating Arms Company to Captain Jack Crawford and then Gifted to Fellow Western Scout, Friend, and Poet James Barton Adams
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Sold for$718,750
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Presenting LegaciesWhere Legends Come To SellRock Island Auction Company has sold some of the most renowned collections in the world. Simply put, this is where the icons of the industry come to sell.
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