Rock Island Auction’s preview day events are some of the finest Texas gun shows you’ll ever attend. Located in Bedford, Texas, Rock Island Auction Company’s state-of-the-art facility includes an impressive 19,000-square-foot preview hall designed to take everything you love about gun shows and expand upon that experience by offering arms collectors an accessible destination to inspect thousands of rare firearms in a single location.
Watch this page for the latest additions to Rock Island Auction Company’s upcoming Texas gun show schedule.
Texas Gun Shows 2024: February 16-18 Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction
Thursday, February 15th marks the first must-see Texas gun show of 2024 at Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC’s Bedford Preview Hall opens to the public at 9:00 a.m. on February 15th, the morning prior to the three-day Sporting & Collector auction event. With more than 5,100 items for sale, the vast diversity of rare, desirable, and highly collectible firearms and militaria on display will be truly unmatched.
Any firearms fan looking for the best Dallas-Fort Worth area gun shows will find thousands of potential dream guns to examine and shoulder this February at RIAC. The wide-ranging roster includes everything from antique muzzleloaders, Wild West classics, 19th and 20th century military arms, and an assortment of Class III weapons like the Uzi and Thompson submachine gun.
February 15th’s preview day promises to be one of the most memorable Texas gun shows yet. With so many lots available and virtually no reserves, you’ll discover no shortage of deals to be had to make your trip to this fantastic DFW gun show event one to remember.
Texas Gun Shows 2024: May 17-19 Premier Firearms Auction
After the historic grand opening of Rock Island Auction Company’s Bedford, Texas facility in December of 2023, RIAC is excited to announce its first Premier Firearms Auction event of 2024 this May. The extraordinary three-day auction will take place from May 17-19, with a Thursday, May 16th preview day event that represents one of the can’t-miss Texas gun shows of the year.
Rock Island Auction Company’s Thursday, May 16th preview day event offers arms enthusiasts a firsthand opportunity to examine, handle, and inspect investment-grade firearms from some of the finest collections, including pinnacle pieces from The Norman R. Blank Collection, The Greg Lampe Collection, Allan Cors and many more.
Whether you’re looking for exceptional antiques, elite Colts and Winchesters, or rare military arms, Rock Auction Company’s May 17-19 Premier Auction covers every genre a gun enthusiast could ask for.
The Best Texas Gun Shows
Rock Island Auction Company’s preview days are gun shows unlike any other, a museum you can touch. Located at 3600 Harwood Rd., Bedford, Texas, in the heart of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Rock Island Auction Company’s new venue has quickly become the cathedral of fine arms collecting. The facility was designed for the collector, by the collector, and this passion for the fine arms pursuit is evident in every facet of RIAC’s gun show events.
Years ago, finding rare firearms required meticulously searching through countless classified ads and traveling to numerous far-flung gun shows around the country. Rock Island Auction Company’s Bedford facility provides a single destination for every type of gun enthusiast to actively participate in the fine arms pursuit, from the lifelong collector to the inquisitive greenhorn. For quality, variety, and sheer volume of guns on display, RIAC’s preview day gun show events are unmatched.
Quality, Variety, and Sheer Volume of Guns
If you’re interested in viewing thousands of collectible firearms in one location, Rock Island Auction Company’s Bedford, Texas gun shows are calling your name. Where else can you experience such a jam-packed slate of high-condition firearms from the finest collections displayed in a single location and just waiting to be picked up and inspected?
History is on display at Rock Island Auction Company. From scarce prototypes, experimental designs, historic icons, elite masterworks, and other fascinating rarities and curiosa that would be absent from even the most popular collector-grade gun shows, RIAC’s Premier and Sporting & Collection Auctions include the finest selection in the industry.
From vintage to modern, from high-condition pieces to used guns ready to be fielded by the next generation, every era, genre, arms collecting niche, and pricepoint is well represented at Rock Island Auction Company. Each of our Texas gun shows also features a multitude of swords, blades, vintage ammunition, and an assortment of highly collectible militaria. And for the arms enthusiasts with a dedicated gun room, plenty of classic gun ads, frontier photography, and Western art pieces are also found in abundance.
A Welcoming Atmosphere
Rock Island Auction Company’s Texas gun shows offer an inviting atmosphere thanks to our focus on first-rate customer service and hallmark hospitality, as well as the fantastic community of firearms collectors who attend our events. Imagine browsing thousands of firearms exhibited on endless rifle racks and glistening display cases while you mingle with a welcoming crowd of seasoned veterans and aspiring collectors.
Attending one of Rock Island Auction’s preview day gun shows is a chance to take part in a fantastic community of knowledgeable arms enthusiasts. Swap stories, ask questions, and tour our expansive Bedford Preview Hall at your own pace as you take in some of the finest assemblages of arms presented under one roof.
Come for the Gun Show, Stay for the Auction
Rock Island Auction Company’s Texas gun shows are a blast for any firearms fan, and the auctions to follow are even more exhilarating. Attending an auction in person can provide an unmatched sense of rhythm to a sale and reward patient collectors with some impressive bargains on rare and desirable firearms.
There’s also an indescribable thrill to live bidding at Rock Island Auction Company. The anticipation, the suspense, and the excitement of hearing the hammer fall after squeaking out a hard-earned victory. When it comes to heart-pounding drama, nothing beats participating in a fast-paced auction at RIAC.
Exploring Bedford, Texas
Bidding can be hard work, and Rock Island Auction Company offers our guests refreshments during each auction day. Whether you’re in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for just the gun show or here for the entire auction event, the region has a bounty of quality hotels, restaurants, and attractions to enrich your visit.
With so much to see and experience, consider staying a while and enjoying the Bedford area. Nearby hotels include Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Great Wolf Lodge, The Ritz Carlton, and Hotel Drover. Quality dining options are also found in abundance, with Winewood Grill’s classic American cuisine, TruFire Kitchen & Bar’s Mediterranean-inspired menu, and Truluck’s fresh seafood selections representing just a few of the nearby choices to consider.
Local attractions abound, including Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington and the Dallas Museum of Art. And of course, nothing embodies Western heritage better than the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. Mark your calendar, plan your trip, and feel free to reach out with any questions concerning the Bedford area, RIAC’s new facility, or details on our 2024 Texas gun show schedule.
The Best Texas Gun Shows of 2024
At Rock Island Auction Company, we use the phrase, “History Lives Here,” and now, so does the future. Our Company’s focus on cutting-edge technology, meticulous presentation, and oversized hospitality is exemplified by our new venue at 3600 Harwood Rd., Bedford, Texas, and every arms collector is invited to attend our preview day gun show events in 2024.
Even if you can’t attend the gun shows and auctions in person, check out our online catalogs in the weeks leading up to each event and place your bids. We’re happy to answer your questions and provide additional information and images on any lots you’re interested in so you can examine your favorite firearms remotely.
You can also follow the auctions live at RockIslandAuction.com and bid through our custom bidding platform, Rock Island Auction Live. While remote bidding is certainly an exciting option, we encourage anyone interested in firearms, history, artistry, or unique alternative asset classes to make the trip to Bedford and experience the most advanced brick-and-mortar auction venue in America firsthand.
