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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 ContentElite Gun Collections, Exquisite Offerings

Elite Gun Collections, Exquisite Offerings

A gun collection, started modestly but amassed over decades, is a legacy of high condition and historic arms to pass along to like-minded admirers. ...Read More

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The Artistry of Rudolph Kornbrath

Rudolph Kornbrath's artistry graces Colts and Winchesters and can proudly stand alongside the works of legendary 19th century gun engravers like Nimschke and Young....

The Colt Monitor Machine Rifle

The Colt Monitor Machine Rifle was designed to help law enforcement combat motorized gangsters like Bonnie and Clyde. With only 125 produced, the Model R80 Monitor is one of the unicorns in the machine gun genre and an immensely valuable collector's gun....

The Long-Lived Madsen Machine Gun

The Madsen machine gun isn't your standard LMG. It looks different, runs different, swaps barrels......

250 Years of the American Infantry Rifle

From the slopes of Bunker Hill to the streets of Fallujah, the infantry rifle has formed the backbone of America's military. As the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army approaches, we'll look at some of the most significant American service rifle models. ...

The Diminuitive Kolibri Pistol

Named for the hummingbird, the Austrian Kolibri pistol, produced early in the 20th century, is the smallest working semi-automatic pistol....

The J-Frame Revolver

Introduced in 1950 with the Chiefs Special, the S&W J-frame has remained popular thanks to its reliability, versatility, and compact size. Offered in a vast range of configurations, examples from every era of the platform's 75-year legacy can be found at RIAC....

RIAC On Time #5014

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M3 Grease Gun: SMG on a Budget

The M3 Grease Gun was a less expensive alternative to the Thompson Submachine Gun as the United States prepared for World War 2....

The Apache Revolver

The street gangs of early 20th century Paris relied on an extensive arsenal for their muggings and duels, including pistols, blades, and brass knuckles. What would become known as the Apache revolver combined all three into a deadly concealed weapon. ...

The Artistry of Rudolph Kornbrath

Rudolph Kornbrath's artistry graces Colts and Winchesters and can proudly stand alongside the works of legendary 19th century gun engravers like Nimschke and Young....

The Colt Monitor Machine Rifle

The Colt Monitor Machine Rifle was designed to help law enforcement combat motorized gangsters like Bonnie and Clyde. With only 125 produced, the Model R80 Monitor is one of the unicorns in the machine gun genre and an immensely valuable collector's gun....

The Long-Lived Madsen Machine Gun

The Madsen machine gun isn't your standard LMG. It looks different, runs different, swaps barrels......

250 Years of the American Infantry Rifle

From the slopes of Bunker Hill to the streets of Fallujah, the infantry rifle has formed the backbone of America's military. As the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army approaches, we'll look at some of the most significant American service rifle models. ...

The Diminuitive Kolibri Pistol

Named for the hummingbird, the Austrian Kolibri pistol, produced early in the 20th century, is the smallest working semi-automatic pistol....

The J-Frame Revolver

Introduced in 1950 with the Chiefs Special, the S&W J-frame has remained popular thanks to its reliability, versatility, and compact size. Offered in a vast range of configurations, examples from every era of the platform's 75-year legacy can be found at RIAC....

RIAC On Time #5014

Check out the latest event from Rock Island Auction Company!...

M3 Grease Gun: SMG on a Budget

The M3 Grease Gun was a less expensive alternative to the Thompson Submachine Gun as the United States prepared for World War 2....

The Apache Revolver

The street gangs of early 20th century Paris relied on an extensive arsenal for their muggings and duels, including pistols, blades, and brass knuckles. What would become known as the Apache revolver combined all three into a deadly concealed weapon. ...

The Artistry of Rudolph Kornbrath

Rudolph Kornbrath's artistry graces Colts and Winchesters and can proudly stand alongside the works of legendary 19th century gun engravers like Nimschke and Young....

The Colt Monitor Machine Rifle

The Colt Monitor Machine Rifle was designed to help law enforcement combat motorized gangsters like Bonnie and Clyde. With only 125 produced, the Model R80 Monitor is one of the unicorns in the machine gun genre and an immensely valuable collector's gun....

The Long-Lived Madsen Machine Gun

The Madsen machine gun isn't your standard LMG. It looks different, runs different, swaps barrels......

250 Years of the American Infantry Rifle

From the slopes of Bunker Hill to the streets of Fallujah, the infantry rifle has formed the backbone of America's military. As the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army approaches, we'll look at some of the most significant American service rifle models. ...

The Diminuitive Kolibri Pistol

Named for the hummingbird, the Austrian Kolibri pistol, produced early in the 20th century, is the smallest working semi-automatic pistol....

The J-Frame Revolver

Introduced in 1950 with the Chiefs Special, the S&W J-frame has remained popular thanks to its reliability, versatility, and compact size. Offered in a vast range of configurations, examples from every era of the platform's 75-year legacy can be found at RIAC....

RIAC On Time #5014

Check out the latest event from Rock Island Auction Company!...

M3 Grease Gun: SMG on a Budget

The M3 Grease Gun was a less expensive alternative to the Thompson Submachine Gun as the United States prepared for World War 2....

The Apache Revolver

The street gangs of early 20th century Paris relied on an extensive arsenal for their muggings and duels, including pistols, blades, and brass knuckles. What would become known as the Apache revolver combined all three into a deadly concealed weapon. ...

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