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June 30, 2026 11:56 ET | Source: Rock Island Auction Company

Most Expensive Rifle Ever Sold at Auction Brings $5.9 Million

A new world record has been set for the most expensive rifle ever sold. Henry rifle serial no. 1 brought $5.9 million at Rock Island Auction Company.
June 08, 2026 10:37 ET | Source: Rock Island Auction Company

National Treasure “Star-Spangled Sword” in June Auction

A gold sword, made in honor of the man who commissioned and raised the original Star-Spangled Banner, will be auctioned this June by Rock Island Auction Co
June 01, 2026 13:10 ET | Source: Rock Island Auction Company

Norman Schwarzkopf’s Desert Storm-Carried Pistol to Auction This June

Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf became a national hero. The pistol he carried during the Gulf War will be offered by Rock Island Auction Company this June.