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RIAC Blog

Read the latest blog posts from the world record setting firearms auction house Rock Island Auction Company.

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Knight's Armament SR-15: Redefining the AR

Eugene Stoner up-ended the modern rifle when he created the AR15 before redesigning it decades letter as the SR15 for Knight's Armament.

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Best Home Defense Shotgun

Looking for the best home defense shotgun? From the classic Remington 870 to the modern Benelli M4, we'll compare some of the most suitable options.

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130 Years of Deer Hunting with the Marlin 30-30

The Marlin 30-30 nickname has been carried by five of the company's rifles over 130 years, starting with the Model 1893 to today's Model 336

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Remington Model 8: First Semi-Auto Deer Rifle

The John Moses Browning-designed Remington Model 8 was the first semi-automatic rifle offered to hunters and proved to be a commercial success.

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The 4 Bore: Taming the Beast

The 4 bore rifle is steeped in history, heroics, and heavy recoil, and some of the finest examples past and present can be found at RIAC.

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The Best Texas Gun Shows

Rock Island Auction's preview day events in Bedford are some of the best Texas gun shows you'll find, hosted at the cathedral of fine arms collecting.

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Gun Collection Must Haves

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or first-time buyer, the selection of gun collection must haves at RIAC caters to every type of arms enthusiast.

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15 Most Expensive Guns Ever Sold at Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company offers extraordinary collector firearms. Here are the top 15 most expensive firearms ever sold at the auction house.

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Top 10 Machine Guns Sold at Rock Island Auction Company

Machine gun prices are on the rise at Rock Island Auction Company. In the last auction alone, 5 new entries have blasted their way onto our list of top sellers.

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Herb Glass Jr. and the Colt Walker

Herb Glass Jr., who died earlier this year, left a legacy of mentoring collectors of all levels and an extensive knowledge of the Colt Walker.

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A Man of Letters: John Kopec's Legacy

John Kopec was an authority on the Colt Single Action Army for more than half a century and his voice will be missed.

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The Winchester 73 Movie Rifle

The Winchester ‘73 movie features a variety of guns, including the screen used Winchester 1 of 1000 rifle that's for sale this May at RIAC.

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