When Don Smith decided to pay $20 for an abandoned storage unit in Peoria, he had no idea that the contents belonged to California U.S. Congressman Henry Ellsworth Barbour nearly a century ago.

You never know what you'll find when people open the doors to their homes for an antiques appraisal. In this feature article, Antique Trader contributor Dr. Anthony J. Cavo shares the story of unexpected finds, including an 1863 blueprint of a Civil War fort, during an assessment.

A “Danish Sea Captain Walker" Colt revolver in impressive condition and its original case will come before bidders during Rock Island Auction's April 13-15 historic guns sale.

Rock Island Auction Co.'s Regional February Firearms Auction, Feb. 15-18, is a 'who's who' of antique and collectible firearms, with more than 10,000 examples set to sell.

As 2018 gets underway, the 22nd season of Antiques Roadshow greets viewers of PBS' long-standing hit show. Ahead of the viewing of the Green Bay, Wis. tour stop you can enjoy a behind-the-scenes report, courtesy of Antique Trader.

A Winchester Model 1866 rifle with a connection to the Civil War soldier for whom Ricketts Glenn State Park is named topped all lots during Cordier's Dec. sale.

Did you know the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency has been in operation since 1823? Today the history and memorabilia associated with this crime-fighting group is receiving tremendous interest.

Winchester, Colt, Parker, and more legendary makers will be represented in Rock Island Auctions' Dec. 1-3 Premiere Firearms Auction. Among the headliners is a Henry rifle with silver gilding, and a Colt revolver presented personally from Samuel Colt, himself.

A historic Revolutionary War musket, a Brown Bess — the first model of its kind to bear the Winchester name — is coming to auction Nov. 18 through Pook & Pook, Inc. with an estimate of $10,000-$15,000.