Historic, rare, miniature and desirable are all words found in the descriptions of collectible fine arms in Rock Island Auction Company’s upcoming Sporting & Collector Auction, June 21-23.

Among the remarkable lineup of offerings are legendary American guns like a Winchester Model 1873 One of One Thousand, Colt Walker Model 1847, Henry Rifles and Thompson Submachine Guns. The auction will also feature a number of firearm miniatures ranging from flintlocks to a Beretta 92FS.

Rock Island Auction will host the three-day auction, featuring a lineup of more than 3,000 lots and 4,400 firearms at its amazing state-of-the-art facility in Bedford, Texas, offering one of the finest gun shows in the Lone Star State with its preview day on June 20.

This Winchester Model 1873 One of One Thousand is joined by a Colt Walker in Rock Island Auction's Sporting & Collector Auction. The One of One Thousand bears the inscription "H.G.H. Reed./Milwaukee, Wis./Aug. 3 1876" and is also documented in the book "Winchester's New Model of 1873: A Tribute, Volume II," by James Gordon.

Legendary Firearms

The auction’s headliner is a documented Winchester Model 1873 One of One Thousand inscribed to “H.G.H. Reed./Milwaukee, Wis./Aug. 3 1876” and is documented in “Winchester’s New Model of 1873: A Tribute, Volume II,” by James Gordon. From one legendary gunmaker to another is the Colt Walker Model 1847 manufactured by the Whitneyville Armory and is one of 220 C Company revolvers.

The auction will also feature several examples of the Henry Rifle that led to the Winchester 1866 and the Model 1873, considered “the gun that won the west.” The Henrys include a game scene engraved rifle, a Civil War era gun, a martially inspected example and an early production rifle with a three-digit serial number.

Of two Thompson Submachine Guns in the auction, one was in a unit of 10 shipped to the Indiana National Guard in July 1922. The second is a scarce World War 2 M1928A1 manufactured by Savage Arms Co.

This Company C marked U.S. Contract Colt Walker will be available in RIAC's June Sporting & Collector Auction, it is one of the 38 surviving C Company Walker revolvers listed on page 80 of "The Colt Whitneyville Walker Pistol" by Lt. Col. Robert Whittington.

Rare Guns

Colt Dragoons, including a rare second contract Fluck Dragoon, and Volcanic lever action pistols and a carbine are a part of a fantastic roster of historic arms that also include a Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle, a factory engraved silver-plated Winchester Model 1873, a Colt Model 1883 Burgess lever action rifle, a Civil War U.S. Burnside Second Model Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine and a rare Roper Repeating Rifle Co. Revolving Shotgun.

A rare and documented Colt presentation English cased and engraved London Model 1851 Navy presented to Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane is among the anticipated arms in the auction. The scroll engraved gun bears the inscription on the backstrap, “FROM THE INVENTOR/TO ADMIRAL/SIR THOs COCHRANE.” Cochrane had a distinguished naval career with victories over French and U.S. warships in the Napoleonic Wars and War of 1812 and participated in the burning of Washington, D.C. The presentation coincided with the purchase of 23,500 Colt 1951 Navy revolvers in 1854.

Remarkable revolvers and lever action rifles are among the offerings in the June Sporting & Collector Auction, including a Colt second contract Fluck Dragoon and a factory engraved silver-plated Winchester Model 1873.

Military Arms

From the Civil War to now, there are guns for military history buffs, from Henry Rifles, a Civil War U.S. Rogers & Spencer Army Model percussion revolver, a French Chauchat Model 1915 light machine gun, a Johnson Model 1941 rifle, M1 Garands, Colt M1911s and Colt pistols like the Model 1902 and 1905 that led to the M1911.

A Chinese Type 56 SKS semi-automatic carbine recorded as a documented Vietnam War bring-back gun is among the numerous military arms that can be had, alongside muskets and other Class III items. The SKS, made in 1966, is included with documentation dated shortly after the Tet Offensive that it is a war trophy with stamps from Tan Son Nhut Air Base customs.

Looking for that Civil War gun or a World War 1 or World War 2 weapon? They are in the June Sporting & Collector Auction.

Sporting Arms

A Ruger Model 10/22 takedown rifle signed by members of the USA Shooting Team and American Olympians is among the sporting arms in the auction. The rifle, with the special serial number “GOLD-0004” is one of 5,000 manufactured in a collaborative effort between Ruger and Talo Distributors to raise funds for the 2012 London Olympics USA Shooting Team. Among the 15 signatures on the gun’s stock is Kim Rhode, one of 10 American athletes to compete in six Olympics, medaling in all six. She won gold for skeet shooting at the London Games.

The sporting arms available include flintlock long rifles, a Sharps Model 1874 Bridgeport Business Model Heavy Barrel buffalo rifle, a factory engraved Krieghoff K80 over/under shotgun with an extra barrel set and case, an engraved Winchester 20 gauge Model 21 Skeet Grade double barrel shotgun, a factory engraved Gustav Genschow clamshell boxlock double rifle with a scope, a factory game scene engraved Blaser Model K95 Luxus Stuzen single shot rifle with a Schmidt & Bender scope, and a factory engraved Holland & Holland Royal Model sidelock double barrel shotgun.

This special autographed Ruger 10/22 originally manufactured to raise funds for the USA Shooting Team in 2012 as a combined effort by Ruger and Talo Distributors is one of 5,000 rifles built with the special serial number "GOLD-XXXX" with this being the fourth built. It also bears the signatures of 15 members of the USA Shooting Team on the stock.

Class III Weapons

The auction offers a wide array of Class III weapons, ranging from the more recognizable, like the MAC-10, UZI and Tommy guns to lesser known weapons like the previously mentioned Chauchat, a Mark II Sten submachine gun, a French MAS 1938 submachine gun and an early production Sentinel Arms Striker 12 semi-automatic revolving shotgun.

Rock Island Auction Company's June Sporting & Collector Auction will have Class III items like the MAC-10, UZI and Thompson submachine guns available.

Modern Guns

The auction is loaded with historic and legendary guns but there are plenty of modern firearms that are of interest to collectors like the Group Industries HR4332 submachine gun that was among the final generation of fully transferable American machine guns before the Firearms Owners Protection Act went into effect.

An Anthony Tuscano signed, engraved, and relief gold inlaid S&W Model 53 DA revolver with an extra cylinder and its original factory box, chambered in .22 Magnum Jet. Available this June.

A scarce Dornaus & Dixon Bren Ten Special Forces “light” 10mm semi-automatic pistol, a Blaser Model R93 Luxus straight pull bolt action rifle with a scope, Heckler & Koch semi-automatic pistols, a titanium gold Desert Eagle and a Franchi SPAS-12 shotgun are also available in the auction.

Did someone say Desert Eagle? Rock Island Auction Company's June Sporting & Collector Auction has numerous modern firearms.

Fabulous Firearms

Rock Island Auction Company prides itself on its hospitality and presentation and that shines through on Preview Day, the day before the three-day Sporting & Collector Auction. Visit the company’s stunning state-of-the-art auction venue in Bedford, Texas for the biggest gun auction in the Lone Star State.

Desirable Joel Morrow/Imperial Miniature Armory 1/2 Scale Miniature U.S. Model 1911A1 Pistol with Case

The June 21-23 Sporting & Collector offerings run a sizzling gamut of historic and rare firearms, remarkable military and modern arms, and fantastic field pieces. Come and see them ahead of the auction on the June 20 Preview Day, and then stay for the bidding.

From the big to the small, a number of miniature firearms from flintlocks to modern pistols, will be available in Rock Island Auction Company's upcoming Sporting & Collector Auction, June 21-23, with Preview Day June 20.