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As an auction house, we have one common goal with our consignors: achieve the highest possible price.

Rock Island Auction Company has firmly established itself as the #1 firearms auction house in the world for collectible firearms, edged weapons, & military artifacts. It is a position we have held since 2003 through a winning formula of integrity, superior marketing, first-class presentation, and a constant pursuit of excellence. As the undisputed leader in our field, we invite you to consign with us to find out what so many others already know. No one gets you more money, or works as hard, as Rock Island Auction Company.

The World Leader

In 10 short years since its inception, Rock Island Auction Company became the #1 firearms auction house in the world, an undisputed position the company has held ever since. RIAC has set numerous world records for individual pieces as well as industry records for annual sales, often breaking their own records again and again.

2004: $14.6 million2005: $16 million2006: $19 million2007: $28.6 million2008: $31+ million2009: $28 million2010: $32 million – Setting the industry record!2011: $32 million2012: $47 million – A new industry record2013: $48 million – Another new record2014: $47.5 million2015: $51 million – Another record smashing year!

Such progress has pushed the company into larger accommodations two separate times, including a 2011 move into RIAC’s current state of the art, 86,000 square foot facility. Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, 160 miles west of Chicago, it is the finest brick and mortar auction house in North America.