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RIAC On Time #5013

The latest RIAC on Time auction offers antique revolvers and lever action rifles along with new-in-box guns, firearms for the range or field, something

Famed “Black Beauty” Colt Revolver Brings $1.6M at Auction

It is the 2nd highest price ever achieved for a Colt Single Action Army BEDFORD, Texas (May 12, 2025) – On May 3, most eyes were on the “running of the

Rock Island Auction's May Premier Realizes $28 Million

Rock Island Auction’s May Premier Auction realized $28 million from its roster of world class guns resulting in several new world records. The total from

KRA Members and their guests can expecet to see RIAC at the 61st Annual Meeting.

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Join us at the Cody Show! 3 days and over 300 tables!

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M3 Grease Gun: SMG on a Budget

The M3 grease gun exists because the U.S. government wanted to economize how it fought World War 2. Guns of World War 1 were often manufactured from...

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The Apache Revolver

According to an article in the October 14, 1925 issue of 'The Bismarck Tribune,' "Criminals of different nationalities use different weapons for their...

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The Straight Pull Bolt Action

The straight pull bolt action rifle represents a unique niche in arms design. From its military origins in the late 19th century to its modern application...

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RIAC On Time #5013

Famed “Black Beauty” Colt Revolver Brings $1.6M at Auction

Rock Island Auction's May Premier Realizes $28 Million

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M3 Grease Gun: SMG on a Budget

The Apache Revolver

The Straight Pull Bolt Action

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