ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — In nearly two decades of firearms auctions, Rock Island Auction Company has set many world records and brought to auction some of the finest collections in the world, but none can surpass their spring sale, organizers … More
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New Orleans hosts Nola Navy Week to mark War of 1812 bicentennial
Tall ships, Navy vessels and Blue Angels Air Show headline full week of activities NEW ORLEANS – Mayor Mitch Landrieu, joined by dignitaries from the Navy, Coast Guard and OpSail has announced an international event premiering in New Orleans to … More
Julia firearms and knives auction sets record at $18M
By Tom O’Hara FAIRFIELD, Maine – James D. Julia’s Spring Firearms and Knife Auction hit its highest total ever. Featuring heavy crowds and telephone bidding, the sale was conducted over two days, March 12-13, 2012 at Julia’s gallery. The sale … More
Poulin firearms auction reaches $2.1M
FAIRFIELD, Maine — There was standing room only when the Poulin Auction Co. Spring Firearms Auction began on the first day of the three-day auction March 9-11. More than 2,000 lots of collectible and shooter firearms were offered over the … More
Major Marine Military Equipment Expo at Camp Lejeune
One of the eastern United States’ largest and most comprehensive Marine military equipment expositions of the year, Marine South 2012, will be presented April 11-12 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Marine South is produced for the men and women whose primary … More
Air Trails on a Cross
An interesting relic surfaced at a recent antique show in the form of what appeared to be a typical WWI Iron Cross, 1st Class. On the surface, it was typical with nothing more than the date “7/16 1917” inked on the top of the case. The reverse held a different, and a quite intriguing story. More
Sports, The Great War and more…
The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial announces two new exhibitions opening in April. World War I All-Stars: Sports & the Inter-Allied Games Opens April 5 in Exhibit Hall Beginning April 5, the National World War I … More
Thousands of Civil War treasures expected in Wheaton
WHEATON, Ill. — The DuPage County Fairgrounds semi-annual massive Chicagoland Civil War Show and Sale will be held April 21 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The DuPage Civil War Show will bring delight to the Civil War enthusiast. Civil War dealers … More
Spike TV’s ‘American Digger’ showcases relic hunters
NEW YORK – Spike TV ventures around the country in search of historical treasure buried in the backyards of unsuspecting citizens in the new unscripted original series, “American Digger.” Premiering Tuesday, March 20, at 10 p.m., ET/PT, “American Digger” follows … More
Amoskeag Auction Company to sell fine military collectibles
MANCHESTER, N.H. – On March 24 Amoskeag Auction Company Inc. will hold its sale number 88, featuring rare and investment-grade military collectibles from colonial flintlock muskets to a U.S. M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun. There will be a notable collection of … More