Rock Island Auction - Collector Firearms

09/04/2026

Among the countless weapons developed during World War II, few were built for a more specialized role than the Welrod.

Conceived by Britain's Special Operations Executive and intended for clandestine operations behind enemy lines, the Welrod remains one of the rare and most fascinating fi****ms of the era.

The Welrod, a slienced, bolt action pistol, was developed by the British for use behind enemy lines in World War 2.

09/03/2026

Wi******er 1873 Wows at Auction

This Wi******er Deluxe Model 1873, master engraved and signed by John Ulrich with rare polar bear and alligator panel scenes, sold for $352,500 at Rock Island Auction Company’s August Premier Auction.

09/02/2026

How Rare is This C**t 1877 Rainmaker?

The C**t Model 1877 is remembered as C**t's first successful double action revolver, but the Rainmaker is the variation that rarely turns up.

With only about 200 made in .32 Long C**t, it's one of those guns that even longtime collectors may go years without seeing.

09/02/2026

The Commando Bond writes about how the Webley revolver served as Britain's official military sidearm for more than 75 years.

From the trenches of World War I to Lawrence of Arabia and Indiana Jones, few revolvers have left a larger mark on military history and popular culture.

The Webley revolver is as English as afternoon tea and James Bond and served the British military through the Boer Wars and two world wars.

09/01/2026

Wi******er Bullet Board Shatters World Record

This Wi******er Model 1886 Bullet Board ignited a bidding frenzy, and eventually sold for a world-record $223,250 in the August Premier Auction. The rare inverted V cartridge display board sparked a remarkable bidding battle.

08/31/2026

This Wi******er 1886 Checks Every Box

Some Wi******er 1886s have one thing going for them. This one has about five.

Special order. Lightweight. Takedown. Short rifle. Chambered in .45-70 Government. Then you notice how much original blue remains and things start getting really interesting.

08/31/2026

Four rifles helped define Browning's .22 legacy.

• SA-22
• Trombone
• T-Bolt
• BL-22

Each brought a different design to the field, and all four remain collector favorites decades later.

Browning Arms has offered some of the most enduring .22 rifle designs.

08/30/2026

Why Is This C**t Missing an Ejector Rod?

Doc Holliday, Pat Garrett, and John Wesley Hardin are all names commonly associated with the C**t 1877. This Sheriff's Model configuration lacks the ejector rod housing found on most examples, making it one of the scarcer variations of C**t's famous 1877 double action revolver.

08/29/2026

The Luxury Trap Gun Time Forgot

This isn't just another single-barrel trap shotgun. The ARS Mono-Gun combines limited production numbers, a solid steel receiver design, and a competition-focused setup that reflects the era when Ljutic was one of the premier names in trap shooting.

08/28/2026

Three world records were set during our August Premier:
- The Bonnie & Clyde shotgun set a new record as the most expensive shotgun ever sold
- A massive Holland & Holland punt gun from MeatEater
- A rare Wi******er Model 1886 cartridge display board

Watch the highlights from an auction filled with remarkable pieces and unforgettable results.