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Incredibly 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
Sold $5,170,000
THE PAST THAT
DRIVES US
RIAC CEO Pat Hogan and President Kevin Hogan at the auction podium.
The pursuit of fine and historic firearms is both a passion and a calling, a
way to connect with and preserve the treasures of the past. No one has
been more committed to sharing this passion with the world than Rock
Island Auction Company. More than an auction house, we’re seasoned
storytellers and keepers of forgotten history. From museum-worthy
masterworks to hunting arms passed down through generations,
each piece entrusted to us has a tale to tell and a legacy to share.
Whether handling military arms that whisper
of campaigns past or Old West lever guns
that wear the scars of the frontier, we know
what gets hearts pumping in the collecting
community. Every day that same passion for the
craft drives us to present these icons of history
with the reverence and distinction they deserve.
This commitment to excellence and focus on
building strong relationships across the industry
has cemented Rock Island Auction Company as
the leading force in the fine and historic firearms
market for over two decades and has allowed us
to offer the field’s most prestigious collections.
A collection often represents a lifetime of
dedication and scholarship, and we take great
pride in safeguarding and celebrating these
cherished achievements. Renowned collectors
like philanthropist and businessman Robert M.
Lee, magazine magnate Robert E. Petersen, and
Hollywood icon Tom Selleck are just a few of the
prominent names that have been featured at
Rock Island Auction Company in recent years.
Through meticulous research and presentation,
we bring their treasures to life in vivid detail.
While items from scholarly collectors like Greg
Lampe or noted Western historian John Fox are
often accompanied by years of research, we also
receive frequent consignments with little to no
prior documentation. From Civil War presentation
pieces to crown jewels of European artistry, our
team of historians and firearm specialists have
uncovered the untold stories behind some of
the most coveted collectibles in the world.
Rock Island Auction Company has consistently
expanded upon the narratives surrounding
highly established pieces as well, revealing
new insights that contribute to a firearm’s
provenance and rarity. President Ulysses S.
Grant’s cased pair of Remington revolvers, for
instance, had been known and written about
before entering into our stewardship, but
our added research and attention to detail
helped these American treasures realize
an outstanding $5.17 million at auction.