Flintlocks take Center Stage at Rock Island Auctions May 2021 Auction

As of writing, we are just 10 lots away from the legendary Hamilton Pistols heading to the auction block and already, muzzleloaders and blackpowder arms are bringing massive funds.

Lot 66 , a Cased Engraved Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver brought $15,000, just $1000 shy of it’s top estimate of $16,000. The beautiful piece it on it’s way to a new home now.

Several other blackpowder cartrdige single action revolvers are reaching and breaking their estimates, a trend we may see with the Hamilton Pistols, up soon.

Update: 12:03 the current bid on the Hamilton Pistols is $1,000,000