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centuries will find an area
of arms collecting that speaks
to them.
Also widening the appeal of fine arms
collecting is a relatively low point of entry.
While top oil paintings can reach nine figure price
tags, and the most desirable collector cars nearly $50
million, the very pinnacle of fine arms can be attained today for
seven figures. As these desirable firearms continue to rise in value
and as new audiences come to appreciate their multiple avenues of appeal,
the market for these items is thriving and represents countless opportunities for
savvy collectors.
Today, leading this burgeoning marketplace is Rock Island Auction Company.
Comfortably atop the industry since 2003, the auction house by the Mississippi continues to
grow by leaps, and shows no signs of slowing. From five annual auctions, they now host more than
18. Growth has seen them spread from one building to two, and even the upcoming expansion of a second
facility in Bedford, TX.
In the midst of such growth, never has the mission been clearer: preserve history, pass on legacies, revere refinement,
uphold tradition, and honor those who came before us. It is a vocation more important today than ever before, and no one
is in a better position to continue this work than Rock Island Auction Company.
Whether you’re seeking to preserve a legacy of your own, or to begin one anew, the people at Rock Island Auction Company have the experience and proven track record of success to assist in either endeavor. To put their diligence and excellence to work for you, please visit www.rockislandauction.com.
LOT 1238
Gilt Presentation Tiffany & Co. Embellished Knight Pommel 1861 Dated Dress Officer’s Sword with Silver Grip and Gilt Scabbard Inscribed to General Sickles of the Excelsior Brigade
LOT 1068
Superb Relief Engraved Game Scene Engraved Griffin & Howe Savage Model 99 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Scope
is Framed
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