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About This Auction
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It is with great pride and anticipation that I welcome you to Rock
Island Auction Company’s August Premier Auction - an event that
once again redefines excellence in the fine and historic firearms
industry. Each Premier Auction is a momentous occasion, but this
one holds particular significance. More than another showcase of
history and artistry, it is a celebration of achievement, of evolution,
and of everything that makes this marketplace, particularly at RIAC,
exceptional.
This auction offers more than an extraordinary lineup of historic
and investment-grade firearms. It offers an experience, a journey
through centuries of craftsmanship, innovation, and culture. The
collections represented in this sale span empires and frontiers, war
rooms and dueling grounds, and they tell stories that have shaped
the world. These guns once again come to us via the most lauded
collections built over the last half century including such icons as: Brig
and Louise Pemberton, Robert M. Lee, Dr. Nick Shannon, George
S. Lewis Jr., Greg Lampe, Mac McCroskie, Charles Marx, Jim C.
Eplen, Tom Selleck, Andrew Singer, Cam & Deb Cooper, Norman R.
Blank, the Art Institute of Chicago and so many more. We have built
a reputation for handling the finest guns in the world from the most
well-known and respected collectors who have made fine and historic
arms collecting their passion and life’s pursuit. This auction exhibits
that pedigree.
The significance of this sale is amplified by the fact that it takes place
in our new world-class facility in Bedford, Texas. This venue is more
than just a building; it is a testament to our continued growth, vision,
and commitment to delivering the best possible experience for our
consignors and buyers alike. It’s the ideal backdrop for an event of this
caliber, and we invite you to be part of it, in person, to see and feel
everything that makes RIAC the global leader in fine arms auctions.
As we unveil this remarkable offering, I must pause and recognize
the people who make it all possible: the dedicated and passionate
employees of Rock Island Auction Company. To our entire team,
you have once again raised the bar. The auctions you’ve produced
are not only industry-leading, they are market defining. Thank you
for your attention to detail, your countless hours of effort, and your
unwavering pursuit of perfection. We win and lose as a team and I’m
grateful and blessed to be a part of this one.
To our clients, we extend this invitation not just to bid, but to become
part of something truly special. The digital experience is robust and
convenient, but nothing compares to the excitement, camaraderie,
and energy of being in the room when history crosses the block.
Come walk our preview hall, handle the pieces, and speak with the
team that brings these treasures to light. Come tour our new home,
meet the people behind the scenes, and experience
the industry’s finest hospitality. Whether you are a
longtime friend of the company or joining us for
the first time, your presence adds to the legacy we’re
building.
This auction is a milestone, and you are at the heart
of it. Join us in August for what promises to be an
unforgettable event.
Incredibly Historic, Scarce, and Exceptional Cased Set of Two Colt Percussion Revolvers Presentation Inscribed "Gen. J.
W. Ripley with Compliments of Col. Colt" Presented to the Chief of Ordnance for the Union During the Civil War
LOT 3277
Kevin Hogan, President
Rock Island Auction Company