Reference thread for Rock Island Auction Company (click here) which took place September 6, 7, & 8, 2008.
From their web site:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.
Next Auction: DECEMBER 6th, 7th & 8th, 2008
Featuring the massive Will Hoffeld Estate & Firearms Collection
This collection is a study in the manufacturing of firearms, and more particularly - Colts. From Colt prototypes and Brevettes to the semi-automatics, this large collection is comprehensive. The shear number of rare examples is best described by stating the collection has Over a dozen Colt Patersons!
This auction will benefit the NRA Foundation
Some samples of premium pieces sold at the recent September 6, 7, & 8, 2008 auction.
Lot 744 - Scarce British L42A1 Sniper Rifle with Matching Scope, Mount and Wooden (click here)
Estimated Price: $4,250 - $5,500
Attachment 2156 - Attachment 2157
Sold for $9,775.00 U.S. including 15% Buyer's Premium
Lot 751 - Excellent Swedish Model 1896 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Bayonet (click here)
Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Attachment 2158 - Attachment 2159 - Attachment 2160
Sold for $6,325.00 U.S. including 15% Buyer's Premium
Lot 746 - Excellent WWII Canadian No. 4 Mk1 T "Long Branch" Bolt Action Sniper Rifle (click here)
Estimated Price: $3,250 - $4,250
Attachment 2161 - Attachment 2162 - Attachment 2163 - Attachment 2164 - Attachment 2165
Sold for $6,900.00 U.S. including 15% Buyer's Premium
Lot 787 - Exceptional Hungarian M48 Sniper Rifle with Matching Scope, Cover, Sling & Bayonet (click here)
Estimated Price: $2,000 - $2,750
Attachment 2166 - Attachment 2167
Sold for $3,162.50 U.S. including 15% Buyer's Premium
Lot 1608 - Exceptional Late WWII German "bcd" code Long Side Rail K98 Sniper Rifle With Scarce Adjustable Center Focus Scope, Bayonet and Sling (click here)
Estimated Price: $9,500 - $14,000
Attachment 2168 - Attachment 2169 - Attachment 2170
Sold for $12,650.00 U.S. including 15% Buyer's Premium
You'll find a lot of other additional interesting pieces that sold at this auction, listed indvidually under CLOSED ADS For Sale or Auction Elsewhere (click here) section of the Quartermaster Stores (click here)
Your comments added to that thread for the benefit of all collectors are welcome.
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