A U.S. Colt Walker Model fetched $138,000 to claim the top lot in Rock Island Auction Company’s 2013 Premier Firearms auction recently. Read More +
Midwest firearms auction tallies $12.5M
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8,000-lot Harrisburg Collection selling without reserve July 15-21
Collections built decades ago in the hope of turning Pennsylvania’s capital, Harrisburg, into a mecca for museum goers are scheduled for sale without reserve in a seven-day marathon auction. Read More +
Jefferson’s copy of ‘Histoire de Don Quichotte’ may fetch upwards of $40,000
Thomas Jefferson’s own copy of a series of books about the history of Don Quixote’s is headed to auction June 21, during Cowan’s Auctions American History auction. Read More +
Occupied Japan Club announces new leadership
A new era is beginning for the Occupied Japan Club, as its long time leader retiring her post after 27 years and a new pair of co-leaders stepping into the spot. Read More +
Ask the Experts: Kabuki parachute could pull out $350
A collector’s unique and intricately designed Japanese-style parachute draws a historically-rich assessment by Dr. G. Marchelos in Ask the Experts. Read More +
Noted Lincoln author speaking at Ill. Civil War Extravaganza
Noted Lincoln historian and author Don White will be the featured presenter during a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, April 20. Read More +
Early 19th century gunner’s powder horn pegged to fetch upwards of $300
A wide variety of firearms and militaria, including an incribed Colt 1851 Navy revolver and gunner’s powder horn are set for sale March 24 at Cordier Auctions. Read More +
Important Lincoln letters bring over $90,000 in American History auction
Cowan’s Auctions’ American History auction featured rare Lincoln letters, political campaign ephemera, photographs, Civil War collectibles, flags and archives. Read More +
Sights set high on 18th century Royal rifle and Custer’s rare letter book
A rifle commissioned by King Louis XV and letters penned by legendary military leader Lt. Col. Custer James D. headline Julia’s Oustanding Firearms Auction March 11 – 12, 2013. Read More +
Fleisher directs 47th edition of “Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles”
Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles is a triple threat of expertise. It entertains, informs and inspires. Something not every antiques guide does. See for yourself. Read More +