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Latest News & Content

Your go-to source for all things gun collecting. Find pieces on your favorite rare and historic models, exclusive auction highlights, collecting tips, and more.

Featured ContentThe Story of Steve McQueen's Mare's Leg

The Story of Steve McQueen's Mare's Leg

Steve McQueen is the King of Cool and he got his start with a couple of guest spots on the TV show......Read More

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Colt Rarities from the Charlie Marx Collection

You won't believe the last two guns we show! Single digit rarity? That's what you can expect to......

January 31, 2025

Confederate Guns: Arming the Rebellion

Without an industrial economic base, making and importing Confederate guns was a difficult undertaking for the South during the American Civil War....

January 29, 2025

10 Gauge vs 12 Gauge: Which Bore is Better?

The 10 gauge vs 12 gauge debate stands on the thump and tradition for hunting geese and turkey or the versatility to take upland fowl up to deer. ...

January 27, 2025

A Year of Records: Rock Island Auction Sales Total $111 Million in 2024

2024 was a banner year at Rock Island Auction Company, breaking numerous records and surpassing $111 Million in sales....

January 23, 2025

Browning Auto 5: One Design, Three Shotguns

John Moses Browning's autoloading shotgun went by 3 names from 3 companies: the Remington Model 11, FN's Browning Auto 5 and the Savage 720....

January 23, 2025

Submachine guns found a role on the 20th century battlefield thanks to their portable firepower, maneuverability, and ease of use. For collectors looking for an SMG for sale, these compact powerhouses offer a fun shooting platform with investment potential....

January 21, 2025

Takedown Rifles: Pack Them Up

Takedown rifles are easier to pack, carry and store because they need less space whether they are used by hunters or paratroopers....

January 20, 2025

🔥 Heat Up This Winter with Our February Sporting & Collector Auction 🔥

It's the best gun show you've never been to! Rock Island Auction Company's February......

January 17, 2025

Colt Python Prices, Values and Trends

We analyzed more than ten years of auction data and the numbers are clear: Colt Python prices are on the rise at Rock Island Auction. Whether you're interested in buying or selling a Python, the included graphs provide a detailed look into the snake gun market....

January 14, 2025

Colt Rarities from the Charlie Marx Collection

You won't believe the last two guns we show! Single digit rarity? That's what you can expect to......

January 31, 2025

Confederate Guns: Arming the Rebellion

Without an industrial economic base, making and importing Confederate guns was a difficult undertaking for the South during the American Civil War....

January 29, 2025

10 Gauge vs 12 Gauge: Which Bore is Better?

The 10 gauge vs 12 gauge debate stands on the thump and tradition for hunting geese and turkey or the versatility to take upland fowl up to deer. ...

January 27, 2025

A Year of Records: Rock Island Auction Sales Total $111 Million in 2024

2024 was a banner year at Rock Island Auction Company, breaking numerous records and surpassing $111 Million in sales....

January 23, 2025

Browning Auto 5: One Design, Three Shotguns

John Moses Browning's autoloading shotgun went by 3 names from 3 companies: the Remington Model 11, FN's Browning Auto 5 and the Savage 720....

January 23, 2025

Submachine guns found a role on the 20th century battlefield thanks to their portable firepower, maneuverability, and ease of use. For collectors looking for an SMG for sale, these compact powerhouses offer a fun shooting platform with investment potential....

January 21, 2025

Takedown Rifles: Pack Them Up

Takedown rifles are easier to pack, carry and store because they need less space whether they are used by hunters or paratroopers....

January 20, 2025

🔥 Heat Up This Winter with Our February Sporting & Collector Auction 🔥

It's the best gun show you've never been to! Rock Island Auction Company's February......

January 17, 2025

Colt Python Prices, Values and Trends

We analyzed more than ten years of auction data and the numbers are clear: Colt Python prices are on the rise at Rock Island Auction. Whether you're interested in buying or selling a Python, the included graphs provide a detailed look into the snake gun market....

January 14, 2025

Colt Rarities from the Charlie Marx Collection

You won't believe the last two guns we show! Single digit rarity? That's what you can expect to......

January 31, 2025

Confederate Guns: Arming the Rebellion

Without an industrial economic base, making and importing Confederate guns was a difficult undertaking for the South during the American Civil War....

January 29, 2025

10 Gauge vs 12 Gauge: Which Bore is Better?

The 10 gauge vs 12 gauge debate stands on the thump and tradition for hunting geese and turkey or the versatility to take upland fowl up to deer. ...

January 27, 2025

A Year of Records: Rock Island Auction Sales Total $111 Million in 2024

2024 was a banner year at Rock Island Auction Company, breaking numerous records and surpassing $111 Million in sales....

January 23, 2025

Browning Auto 5: One Design, Three Shotguns

John Moses Browning's autoloading shotgun went by 3 names from 3 companies: the Remington Model 11, FN's Browning Auto 5 and the Savage 720....

January 23, 2025

Submachine guns found a role on the 20th century battlefield thanks to their portable firepower, maneuverability, and ease of use. For collectors looking for an SMG for sale, these compact powerhouses offer a fun shooting platform with investment potential....

January 21, 2025

Takedown Rifles: Pack Them Up

Takedown rifles are easier to pack, carry and store because they need less space whether they are used by hunters or paratroopers....

January 20, 2025

🔥 Heat Up This Winter with Our February Sporting & Collector Auction 🔥

It's the best gun show you've never been to! Rock Island Auction Company's February......

January 17, 2025

Colt Python Prices, Values and Trends

We analyzed more than ten years of auction data and the numbers are clear: Colt Python prices are on the rise at Rock Island Auction. Whether you're interested in buying or selling a Python, the included graphs provide a detailed look into the snake gun market....

January 14, 2025

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