Deadwood Attorney’s Gold Rush Colt 1878
George Armstrong Custer and Wild Bill Hickok were dead when John H. Burns arrived in Deadwood, Dakota Territory in 1877 with a letter of...
Colt Peacemaker: Naming a Legend
In 'The Pilgrim's Progress: 1620-1875,' a humorous chronology of U.S. history widely published in 1875 newspapers, historian James Hammond Trumbull declared that in 1835...
Purdey Shotguns: Finest in the Field
For over two centuries, James Purdey & Sons has ranked among the finest names in gunmaking. From shooting champions to English royalty, Purdey sporting...
Confederate Guns: Valuable Rarities | Rock Island Auction
Guns linked to the Confederacy are rare today, but relatively speaking, there weren't many to begin with. While northern gunmakers were turning out plenty...
Le Page: French Opulence | Rock Island Auction
When it comes to “armes de luxe” Parisian gunmakers have received near universal acclaim. French artistry in arms began to grow in prominence in...
The Tommy Gun: America’s First SMG
The Thompson submachine gun, a product of finely machined hand craftsmanship, was completed too late to fill its intended role as a WW1 trench...
President Gerald Ford’s Sporting Arms
President Gerald Ford, who helped heal the nation from the Watergate scandal as the only president to enter office without being elected or through...
“Masters of the Air” Pistol Is Among World War 2 Artifacts
The Apple TV+ program, “Masters of the Air,” depicts the horror and chaos that fliers faced over Germany as anti-aircraft fire and enemy fighters...
Big Game Rifles for Serious Sportsmen
Whether hunting the African savanna or the Texas plains, the gentleman sportsman deserves to field the finest in luxury and refinement. From specialized pieces...
Gun Collection Must Haves | Rock Island Auction
Whether you’re buying your first gun or deciding which pieces to add to your collection, there's always more to learn in the world of...
