Rock Island Auction - Collector Firearms

06/05/2026

These lavish Smith & Wesson Inc. pistols stand alone as a literal and figurative crown jewel of fi****ms artistry: Cast solid gold frames, engraving, etching, and approximately 25 carats of diamonds on each pistol.

06/04/2026

The story of American gun design runs through a handful of inventors whose ideas still define modern fi****ms today.

Discover the top 10 gun inventors who shaped American history and revolutionized firearm design.

06/03/2026

A Quiet Moment in the Old West

Soft morning light, waiting horses, and the promise of the trail ahead — Martin Grelle's painting brings the historic West to life.

06/02/2026

Before America became a superpower, it became the Arsenal of Democracy. These are the World War II fi****ms that helped carry Allied forces to victory across the globe.

These American WW2 guns were carried with indelible confidence by the soldiers, sailors and fliers of the Arsenal of Democracy.

06/01/2026

Civil War Trophy Captured During Fatal Charge

The 2nd North Carolina's battle flag was carried into the brutal fighting at Chancellorsville, where the regiment suffered devastating losses and its colors were captured in one of the Civil War's defining battles. More than 160 years later, it remains a rare artifact from that pivotal moment in American history.

05/31/2026

A Wi******er, a Bow, and the Old West

“The Lost Saddle Bags” blends mystery, frontier history, and period-correct weaponry into one unforgettable western scene. Don Oelze’s masterful painting captures a moment where traditional and modern arms coexisted across the American West.

05/31/2026

From Rollin White’s first bored-through cylinder to the .357 Magnum era and beyond, Smith & Wesson revolvers helped define the modern handgun.

Explore Smith & Wesson revolver history, from Daniel B. Wesson and Horace Smith to iconic models like the Model 1, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum.

05/30/2026

Theodore Roosevelt’s Pen for Pat Garrett

Inscribed “P.F. Garrett from T. Roosevelt,” this gold mounted fountain pen dates to the exact moment President Theodore Roosevelt elevated Pat Garrett into federal office.

05/29/2026

The First Wi******er: Stanton's Henry Rifle No. 1

Presented to President Abraham Lincoln’s Secretary of War, Henry Serial No. 1 remains one of the great treasures of American arms history.

05/28/2026

From prairie landscapes to battlefield scenes, Western art captures a vision of America built on motion, conflict, and expansion.

Western art celebrates rugged individualism and the natural splendor of the Old West.