Videos tagged with Rock Island Auctions

This episode of the Guns Magazine Podcast discusses the critical importance of planning for the disposition of a firearm collection, especially for aging gun owners. Hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington, along with guest Dwight Van Brunt (via discussion), emphasize proactive estate planning for firearms to ensure they go to good homes and maximize value for heirs. They highlight the pitfalls of leaving this to chance, such as family members being overwhelmed or selling firearms for significantly less than their worth.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Boys Mk I* Anti-Tank Rifle, a massive firearm designed by Captain Boys. While initially intended for anti-tank roles, its effectiveness against rapidly advancing tank technology led to its repurposing as an anti-material rifle, particularly against armored cars. The specific rifle featured was contracted to the US government and likely saw service in the Pacific Theater against Japanese armor.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Lindner Civil War carbine, a breechloading firearm from the early 1860s. It details the unique loading mechanism, which involves tipping up the breech to insert a paper cartridge, and discusses its historical context as a transitional technology between muzzleloaders and metallic cartridges. The video also touches upon the carbine's limited adoption by the U.S. government and its subsequent sale in Europe.

This video from Brownells' 'From the Vault' series, featuring Keith Ford and Steve Ostrom at Rock Island Auctions, provides an expert overview of the Colt 1903 and 1908 Pocket Models. The discussion highlights their purpose as personal protection firearms, common calibers (.32 ACP, .38 ACP, .380 ACP), and potential confusion between models. It also touches on variations, rare contracts, and their increasing collector value.

This 'From the Vault' episode from Brownells, Inc. showcases a rare Smith & Wesson Model 629 Prototype .44 Magnum revolver, previously owned by Hank Williams Jr. The discussion highlights the prototype's significance as one of fewer than 150 made, its development context alongside Ruger's stainless steel offerings, and its unique connection to country music history through Hank Williams Jr.'s personal ownership and cultural impact.

This video from Brownells' 'From the Vault' series, filmed at Rock Island Auctions, details the evolution of British submachine guns from World War II. It covers the Lanchester Mark I, the various Sten gun marks (Mark I, II, III, V, and IV), highlighting their design changes, production costs, and historical context. The presenters emphasize the Sten's role in equipping British forces and resistance fighters, noting its simplicity and cost-effectiveness compared to other contemporary submachine guns.

This video delves into the history and significance of Elmer Keith's custom Colt Single Action Army revolver, nicknamed "No. 5." Built in 1929, this firearm represents a culmination of Keith's extensive knowledge and experience as a hunter, rancher, and firearm writer. The description details the gun's origins, including a challenge from a Pennsylvania gunsmith, Harold Croft, and the subsequent development of Keith's ideal revolver. Key features highlighted include its custom grip, target sights, unique cylinder pin latch, and the .44 Special and .44 Russian chambering. The video also touches on the gun's working cowboy history and subsequent engraving.

This video from Brownells Gun Techs Caleb Savant and Keith Ford features an in-depth look at the SIG PE 57 battle rifle, a semi-automatic variant of the Swiss Stgw 57. Discovered at Rock Island Auctions, the rifle is chambered in 7.5mm Swiss and utilizes SIG's signature delayed roller lock blowback action. The hosts highlight its unique features, including provisions for a grenade launcher, a loaded chamber indicator, an integrated bipod, flip-up sights, and an unusual base-first ejection system. The video also briefly touches on the related SIG AMT model and the rarity of these rifles in the U.S.

This video from Brownells showcases the historical Evans Repeating Rifle, a lever-action firearm invented by Dr. Warren Evans. It highlights the rifle's unique 34-round helical tubular magazine, which runs through the buttstock, and its proprietary .44 Evans cartridge. The rifle, produced between 1873 and 1879, was initially aimed at the military but found its niche in the hunting market. The description notes its appearance in films like "Tombstone" and the video game "Red Dead Redemption." The featured example is in near-pristine condition, displaying vivid case-hardening.

This "From the Vault" video features Paul Levy and Keith Ford from Brownells showcasing a rare, genuine Dragunov sniper rifle at Rock Island Auctions. Originally designed by Yevgeny Dragunov in the 1960s, the SVD-63 remains in service with various armed forces. The description highlights its distinct features compared to an AK-47, including a forged receiver, short-stroke piston system, adjustable gas block, and last-round bolt-open lock. Chambered in the classic 7.62x54R, the rifle is noted for its comfortable handling and shooting experience, aided by its skeletal thumbhole stock and a 24-inch barrel, coupled with a PSO-1 scope and a 10-round magazine, keeping its weight around 10 lbs.

This video showcases a rare, pristine Russian Winchester 1895 military rifle from the Brownells vault, presented by Steve Ostrem and Keith Ford at Rock Island Auctions. The rifle, chambered in 7.62x54R, was a crucial order for the Imperial Russian Army during World War I due to a shortage of Mosin-Nagant rifles. The video highlights its military features, including a musket stock, bayonet lug, Russian rear sight, and stripper clip compatibility. Unlike most surviving examples, this particular rifle is in exceptional condition, making it a highly collectible piece with significant historical value.

This FTV episode from Rock Island Auctions features Brownells gun techs Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem examining a rare Westley Richards Combination Gun. This unique firearm, likely a custom order from the 1920s or '30s, combines two .410 bore shotgun barrels with a .22 LR rifle barrel on top, complete with a leaf sight regulated out to 150 yards. The video highlights the craftsmanship of Westley Richards, a storied English gunmaker known for "best quality" firearms since 1812, and draws a parallel to German "Drillings."