Why Purchase our Used Guns for Sale?

Rock Island Auction Company has a commitment to our customers to deliver high-quality firearms to every gun buyer. Our auctions are the go-to for experts who want value when purchasing used guns for sale.

A used gun is the perfect option for a buyer wanting a very specific gun or for someone on a budget. Because of the nature of firearm innovation and ceases in production, finding a specific classic gun and historic firearms can only be done through used guns sales. Auctions are one of the best ways to purchase old guns because the selection is usually expansive and bidding price can vary on items you want to win. At Rock Island Auction Company, we have taken out the hassle of endless searching by offering a convenient online catalog for each of our auctions. We make purchasing used guns for sale easier than any other company.

How to Purchase our Used Guns for Sale

At RIAC, we specialize in used guns for sale. We have a selection that includes the best collectable firearms, edged weapons and military artifacts on the market. We offer several ways to bid on items in our auctions, by phone, fax, email, mail, online or in person.

We hold three different kinds of auction to accommodate all varieties of firearm enthusiasts. The first is Premier Auction where we offer our most rare and historically significant pieces. Our Regional and Online Only Auctions also have a large selection of both antique, modern, and classic firearms at various price points. We have a wide selection of used guns for sale in all our auctions.

Shop Our Auctions Online

Don't have time to attend an auction? RIAC Live is Rock Island Auction's live bidding system. Our bidding service streams audio and video to your personal computer. RIAC Live allows you to place your bids in real time, online during an auction.

Not everyone has time to make the trip to Illinois to bid live in our auctions, so we have made it easy for you to bid from the comfort of your own home. RIAC Live is our online live bidding system. Our bidding service streams audio and video to your computer. RIAC Live allows you to place your bids in real time, online during an auction.

To get started, click the yellow "log in" button at the top of the website, or head to the live bidding page.

Place Bids via the Phone

For those not wanting to use our online platform, we offer live bidding over the phone. Prior to the auction, you can create an account online and submit your own phone bidding request on lots you'd like to bid on. Or, you can give our team a call to let us know you're interested in and we will get you set-up with your desired lots.

During the auction, one of our experts will call you before the items you would like to win come up for bid. They will confidently bid on your behalf based on your directions over the phone.

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Cast Absentee Bids

Another option is submitting an absentee bid. With this type of bidding, you set an amount you would like to go up to in price and on the day of the auction, we execute those bids for you. We always strive to win you your item at the lowest price possible with your sealed bid.

Prior to the auction, register for your account online or give us a call to get your sealed bids placed. Bids can be submitted via our website , email, fax, phone or by mail.

Rock Island Auction Company is here to help you through the buying process. If you have any questions on how to buy our used guns for sale, please contact us at 1-800-238-8022 or email [email protected].