Which One? Shotgun vs Rifle
It’s an epic debate: if faced with a choice, what would be the only firearm to own for the rest of your life? The...
The Guns They Carried | Rock Island Auction
Medal of Honor recipient or anonymous dogface, they all carried a gun in the military. They all faced harrowing and compelling situations, knowing they...
.308 vs .30-06 Faceoff | Rock Island Auction
The .30-06 Springfield and .308 Winchester are two of the most iconic cartridges in American history. Both have developed faithful followings after decades of...
Colts Witnessed History | Rock Island Auction
Samuel Colt’s firearms are interwoven into American history, from the Walker percussion revolver of the Mexican-American War to the Model 1911A1 of World War...
Is the 16 Gauge Still Sweet?
The 16 gauge shotgun is a legend in American wingshooting. Often called "the gentleman's gauge," this balanced blend of power and finesse was once...
Survival Guns | Rock Island Auction
For the outdoorsman, homesteader, pilot, sailor, or the pragmatic prepper, a survival gun is defined as a lightweight firearm that can be easily stored...
German Pistol Innovations of the 20th Century
Germany has a rich history of innovative gunmaking, from the armories of renaissance nobility to World War 2 and the present, and Rock Island...
Winchester 1886: Browning’s First Lever Gun
20 years after the founding of Winchester Repeating Arms Company, the Connecticut gunmaker released its most impressive rifle yet. The Winchester Model 1886 set...
The Beauty and History of the August Premier
A Find, a Singer, and a wheellock from French King Louis XIII’s Cabinet d’Armes are among the incredible array of firearms on offer in...
The Colt Burgess Rifle and Samuel Colt
Samuel Colt is often remembered as much for his business sense and marketing prowess as he was for his contributions to firearms. His is...
