ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – In 2011 Rock Island Auction Company moved its entire operation into a new 86,000 sq. ft. facility, its television show “Ready, Aim, Sold” debuted and the company led the firearms auction industry in sales and … More
Military Trader News
Sale of Misselhorn collection features antiques, Civil War items
Larry and Sheila Misselhorn have built their collection of antiques and collectibles over the last two decades. Now they have teamed with United Country – Wallingford Group to offer that eclectic collection to the public via online auction. The event … More
Winchester, Civil War stereoviews top lots at Cordier’s
A rare Winchester Model 1892 rifle with multiple factory options realized $6,750 and a compilation of 61 Civil War stereoviews by famous Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner saw $6,500 in Cordier Auctions & Appraisals’ quarterly Firearms & Militaria auction … More
Huge military auction equals huge success at Cady Auction
Cady Auction Gallery held a huge military auction in mid-December that turned out to be a huge success, organizers say. The military items were from the estate of a local collector and only one of the variety of genres … More
Major Richard “Dick” Winters’ helmet has a new home
Wilson History & Research Center receives hero’s Korean War-era helmet Major Richard “Dick” Winters was the well-known D-Day commander of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, whose service was chronicled in the book and HBO miniseries Band … More
Historic ‘Machine Gun Kelly’ shotgun for sale
The Benny Binion collection of guns from gamblers and gangsters — including a historic “Machine Gun Kelly” shotgun — will be sold Sunday, Jan. 29, by California Auctioneers. In addition, the Historic American Auction will feature a personal collection of … More
Lights, Camera, Action! Militaria in the TV Spotlight
by Peter Suciu When we think of “military collectibles shows,” most think of SOS, the MAX or even just the local show with a couple of dozen tables, often piled high with uniforms, helmets and medals. But now there is … More
Consignments closing for James D. Julia firearms sale
Consignments will soon close for James D. Julia’s March 2012 Firearms sale. If you have one or more items you’d like to get into their spectacular Firearms and Militaria auction scheduled for Monday March 12 and Tuesday March 13, contact … More
Military History Fest: A convention for the ages
In 2005, militaria collector and reenactor Mike Bollow decided that the long accepted rule, “Nothing fun happens in the dead of winter,” had to be broken. He embarked on a bold idea to have an indoor military convention in the … More
Antique firearms stolen from Historical Society
MINOT, N.D.– Seven or eight antique shotguns and rifles plus a Civil War-era sword are missing from the Ward County Historical Society museum after a break-in Dec. 30. According to the Ward County Sheriff’s Department, the museum personnel were not … More
