(Photos courtesy of Rock Island Auction Company)
Revolvers define my childhood. Watching John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and Kirk Douglas save the day using ingenuity and their Colt .45s was a great way to learn morals and spend time with my grandfather. Revolvers are rugged, reliable, and beautiful. Some of the most historic and collectible revolvers ever made have fetched eye-popping sums through Rock Island Auction Company.
I spoke with the experts at Rock Island Auction about the most expensive revolvers they’ve ever sold. Below are the top 5. As I researched, I gained a new appreciation of these fine firearms and the collectors that keep them alive. I was reminded that revolvers and their stories are still just as relevant...