Firearms and Sporting Goods
Morphy Names Mackel Firearms Specialist
Self-described "extreme history buff," antique gun authority Dan Mackel appointed Firearms Specialist at Morphy Auctions.
Award belt buckles pay tribute to personal feats
Being long-lasting and having a practical use make belt buckles ideal for use as awards – and in many cases a better choice than the traditional trophy or medal.
Bidders reel in rare fishing lures in Canadian auction
A single-owner lifetime collection of collectible and rare fishing lures, decoys and reels won bidder acclaim in an October 2018 collectibles auction held in Canada.
Firearms auction offers pair of Scottish flintlock pistols
Pook & Pook is hosting its semi-annual Firearms, Militaria and Sporting Auction Nov. 17 beginning at 9 a.m. The firearms auction will feature 400+ items.
Collectibles auction offers porcelain signs, vintage advertising
Owner of Sedona’s Clear Creek Trading Company had acquired a massive collection, including art, antique firearms, an antique copper moonshine still, antique axes and more. It is up for bids in a 1,000-lot collectibles auction.
Congressman’s documents discovered in storage unit
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.
Evaluation turns up unexpected treasures
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.
Historic guns, sword may set records April 13-15
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.
Four-day sale offers more than 10,000 firearms
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.
Enjoying the fun and wonder behind Antiques Roadshow
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.
Winchester rifle commands $7,000 in militaria auction
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.
Collectors swoon over Texas Ranger items
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.
Samuel Colt-presented revolver in Dec. 1-3 firearms auction
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.
Brown Bess Revolutionary War musket may strike $15K
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.
