RIAC Blog

American guns became Russian pistols and rifles when the Czar contracted with Smith & Wesson, Colt and Remington to supply arms in desperate times.

Winchester and Marlin produced some of the best lever action rifles in the late 19th century, and high-condition examples are collecting cornerstones today.

The Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon was one of the last 19th century weapons to serve as a predecessor to fully automatic machine guns.

A wealth of rare Civil War carbines for sale at RIAC demonstrate the experimentation and innovation found within this fantastic collecting genre.

The May 1 Collectors Spotlight Auction shines on nothing but Smith & Wesson handguns in a first for Rock Island Auction Company.

The 1911 is one of the most popular guns of all time, but John Browning's famous pistol only emerged after years of rigorous trials and experimentation.

A Theodore Roosevelt Hawken rifle and a Kermit Roosevelt shotgun at RIAC this May remind us of our hunting heritage and the bond between father and son.

The Norman R. Blank Collection overflows with fine European antique firearms that showcase the luxurious craftmanship of the era.

Proceeds from this beautifully engraved, gold inlaid Krieghoff K-32 shotgun up for auction May 17 goes to the USA Shooting Team for the Olympics.

Attorney John H. Burns arrived in Deadwood's rough and tumble boom town when a Colt Model 1878 might come in handy in the practice of law.

The Peacemaker nickname became the most famous moniker for the Colt SAA. We'll explore the history of the term and some of the rarest SAA variants.

The South lacked the industrial capacity of the North to mass produce arms so Confederate guns like these remain valuable rarities for collectors.