Stoner 63: One Gun. Six Configurations. The Stoner 63A was a modular weapon system designed by Eugene Stoner that could be configured for multiple combat roles from a single platform. Its adaptability helped earn a place with Navy SEALs and the MACV-SOG units in Southeast Asia.

Why Were 100 Colt 1903s Sent to Java in 1941? This factory-lettered Colt Model 1903 was sent to Bandoeng, Java, just months before Japanese forces invaded the Dutch East Indies. Its documented destination places it at the crossroads of espionage, resistance, and the war in the Pacific.

Available for the first time in 23 years is a Colt Dragoon long housed in some of the most accomplished, most renowned groupings in all of fine arms collecting. A glance in its brass-cornered case quickly reveals why: superb condition and extreme rarity. The Dragoon is bathed in original, rich bluing, with a vibrant case-hardened frame and bright nitre blue screw heads. The case is filled with a full complement of correct accoutrements including one that makes the set particularly important to collectors. Any Dragoon with a shoulder stock is rare, but for one to still be accompanied by its original stock, especially with this level of condition, is almost unheard of. However, a closer inspection reveals an even greater rarity, succinctly stated by its most recent custodian, Mr. Jim Eplen. “At the present time, there are only two known authentic casings of stocked Colt Dragoon models. Both are English. Both are British proofed and both have 'Col. Colt London' addresses. Moreover, serial number 18209 has no finish, no inscription, and is housed in a standard oak casing. Serial number 18220...has almost all of its original finish." Along with its NRA Silver Medal, awarded in 2013, thorough chain of provenance, as well as a detailed history regarding the presentation inscription on its backstrap, this is a Colt Dragoon worth its 23-year wait. Available this December. Please visit our website for a full description.

The December Premier catalog is now online. From singular rarities to legendary collections, this remarkable gathering of fine and historic arms represents the season's most anticipated auctions. Explore the full catalog right now on our website.

Elvis Gives 1911 for Fool's Gold The documented story begins with the Colorado Mine Company and a sandwich Elvis Presley never forgot. It ends with this Colt 1911.

Only 17 Winchester One of One Hundred rifles were ever produced. This example wasn't simply among them. It was the first One of One Hundred ever made. rockislandauction.com/riac-b…

GORGEOUS Consecutive Colt 1902s The Colt Model 1902 stood at the forefront of early semi-automatic pistol development. These consecutive examples remained together over 120 years from the same documented shipment.

A scarce 4th Cavalry marking on a rare Ainsworth-inspected Colt Single Action Army. The story behind this revolver raises fascinating questions about early Colt military production. rockislandauction.com/riac-b…

Gold Inlay on a Winchester 1894 A hunter bringing down game, a grizzly bear in the mountains, intricate scrollwork, and fine gold inlay: this Winchester Model 1894 shows just how elaborate the factory's deluxe work could be. The exact rifle is pictured in R.L. Wilson's Winchester Engraving.

Hoss' On-Screen Bonanza Colt Bonanza helped define the television Western for a generation. This Colt Single Action Army was one of the revolvers used by Hoss Cartwright during the show's run.

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The collection of Robert Kiyosaki isn't defined by a single category. Its common thread is quality. His firearm collection reflects the same pursuit of value that made him famous, from master engraved Purdeys to a Stoner 63A and Confederate rarities. rockislandauction.com/riac-b…

Type 56 with Vietnam War History The Chinese Type 56 was the export version of the Soviet RPD and saw service with North Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War. Becoming a transferable machine gun in the United States required a chain of events few captured weapons ever completed.

The December Premier doesn't follow the conversation. It creates it. From legendary Winchesters and historic Colts to Browning prototypes and world-class sporting arms, get an early look at the firearms destined to command collectors' attention this December. rockislandauction.com/riac-b…

Frank Sinatra's Inscribed Smith & Wesson This Model 36 Chiefs Special bears a dated presentation inscription to Frank Sinatra in a 1967-dated gift to the Ol’ Blue Eyes – the Chairman of the Board.

A century ago, Winchester bullet boards were fixtures of the American hardware store. Today, the finest examples are setting world records and achieving prices that few could have imagined when they were created. rockislandauction.com/riac-b…

Venison Stacking Machine: The Remington 760 The Remington 760 Gamemaster was a box-fed pump-action hunting rifle produced from 1952 to 1981. More than a million were made, helping cement its place in American deer-hunting history.

PSL Season at Rock Island Auction The PSL's silhouette created decades of confusion among collectors and shooters. Under the hood, this Romanian marksman rifle is built around a very different design philosophy than the SVD.

Benchmarks don't appear overnight. The December Premier highlight portfolio has arrived, featuring the firearms that will shape conversations throughout the collecting world this season.