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Established in 1993, Military Trader is dedicated to the collecting preservation, restoration, study, and display of historic military artifacts. Spanning interests from military uniforms to medals, or helmets to ordnance and weapons, Military Trader is your best source for in-depth techincal articles, artifact profiles, product and hobby news, current values, and show and auctions calendar.

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Montrose Auction will conduct all future auctions within the spacious premises of Alligood’s Collector Firearms in downtown Greensboro, Georgia.
Auction News

Montrose to launch new salesroom with Dec. 13-14 Firearms Auction in downtown Greensboro, Georgia

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Morphy’s Dec. 10-13 auction series combines Kochan American military history collection with premier antique, vintage and modern firearms

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Holiday events and more at the National WWI Museum and Memorial

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Rear Admiral J. Downes, Henry Ford, Commander A.H. Richards and Edsel Ford (l.-r.) study a model of the Rouge Plant as they discuss plans for the erection of a U.S. Navy training station on Ford property adjacent to the 1,200-acre automobile plant.
Military History

Peacenik or Patriot?

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Military News

The 18th Annual Stand Up for Heroes raises $29 million to support Veterans through the Bob Woodruff Foundation

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Commemorate Veterans Day and explore new exhibits at the National WWI Museum and Memorial

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Conspicious Gallantry medal awarded to helmsman of one of the midget subs that attacked the Tripitz up for sale at Noonans

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DW Militaria

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Militaria Dealers

Overlooked Antiques & Military Surplus

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Military News

Tune in for 'Salute to Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration' on PBS Friday, November 8

By Military Trader
Rare 1939 Walther pistol, .32ACP, Serial No. 216873K indicating it to be from the second ‘Party Leader’ serial range. Two-line company address and ‘Mod. PPK’ marked on left side of slide. Weapon was considered a status symbol within the Nazi Party. Eagle-and-swastika symbol appears on grip panel. Crown/N proofs on barrel and slide. Comes with Walther holster and belt with gold-washed buckle.
Auction News

Milestone takes aim at the collecting bullseye at Oct. 26-27 Premier Fall Firearms Auction

By Military Trader
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1924 Time Capsule, Ukraine Exhibition and more this October at the National WWI Museum and Memorial

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Morphy's Firearms & Militaria Auction fueled by new bidders

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Propaganda, puppets, peace and more this September at the National WWI Museum and Memorial

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Militaria Collecting 101

Pathfinder Militaria

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Monumental set of 4 Leonard Francolini signed and master-engraved, gold-inlaid, gold-banded Colt Single Action Army Revolvers with custom serial numbers ‘PISTOL1’ through ‘PISTOL4.’ Engraving program includes relief bison, bald eagle, nicely-executed ribbonwork. Presented in French-fitted Marvin Huey case with accessories and 30 rounds of .45 Colt ammunition.
Auction News

Morphy Auctions brings fresh-to-market trove of rare and historical firearms and militaria to auction, Sept. 10-12

By Military Trader
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Montrose will offer up a 'taste of Italy' in their August 31st Sporting, Classic & Collectible Firearms Auction

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GS-JJ Military Coins

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Military News

Gary Sinise Foundation relaunches podcast in memory of Gary’s son Mac Sinise

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Military News

Minnesota-based Vehicles For Veterans donates over $108,000 to support military families through Hope for the Warriors

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Auction News

D-Day flag declares victory as top lot of Milestone’s $900K Premier Military Auction

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Tippmann Arms (Pound, Wis.) 1917A1 .22 belt-fed semi-automatic long rifle, 1/2 scale, 10½in barrel, dark green/grey Parkerized finish with brass accents, traverse and elevation adjustment. Serial No. 0108. Comes with tripod, miniature ammunition cans with cotton belts. Housed in original wooden display/shipping crate with instruction manual. Condition: as new, showing little handling and no use. Case: as new.
Auction News

Montrose to host July 20 Firearms & Accessories Auction featuring American classics and fine European productions

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First extant draft copy of the Japanese ‘Instrument of Surrender’ in English, dated ‘Aug. 31, 1945’ and stamped ‘1945 AUG 31 1 20,’ prior to the official surrender ceremony aboard the ‘USS Missouri’ in Tokyo Bay, Japan, on Sept. 2, 1945. Approximately 85% compatible with the document actually signed at the surrender summit. Draft’s 23 pages are raw cables from messages transmitted from the Pacific Front to the Communications Intelligence Organization. No examples of an early draft of the Japanese ‘Instrument of Surrender’ are held either in institutional collections or the National Archives. Provenance: Descendants of Charles A. Jensen, (1916-2007), who served during World War II in the US Navy in Communications Intelligence, receiving incoming encrypted Japanese messages; and whose name is stamped on each leaf of the auction document.
Auction News

1945 draft of Japanese ‘Instrument of Surrender’ comprising WWII communications cables and auxiliary documents leads Quinn’s July 16 Rare Book Auction

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Militaria Dealers

WWII Impressions, Inc

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New schedule drops for 2024 Taps at the Tower at the National WWI Museum and Memorial

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Historically important US Navy D-Day grouping including D-Day Ensign #10 American Battle Flag (48 stars) flown on LCI-538 during the first wave at Omaha Beach, the Invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944. Provenance: Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class Frank R Maratea, who was aboard the ship during the invasion. Archive includes WWII US Navy Commission streamer flag, Maratea’s Honorable Discharge and other military papers, original photographs (including with President Clinton, on deck of LCI-538 and on Omaha Beach), D-Day Landings 50th Anniversary Reunion ephemera and more.
Auction News

Milestone’s June 29 Premier Military Auction led by D-Day-flown American flag from ‘first wave’ to land at Omaha Beach

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Colt .45 Mk IV Series 80 Gold Cup National Match semi-automatic pistol, engraved ‘GENERAL AL GRAY / COMMANDANT USMC.’ Ultimate’ high polish stainless steel finish, 5in accurizer barrel, Colt-Elliason rear sight, wide groove adjustable target trigger and target hammer. Serial SN28648. Colt felt-lined presentation box with USMC and FBI emblems and plaque ‘Presented to/ General Al Gray/ Commandant, USMC/ by/ FBI Marine Corps Association/ Semper Fi/ 1 November 1990.’ Includes 8-round magazine, tools and paperwork. Provenance: Estate of 29th US Marine Corps Commandant Four-Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr. (American, 1928-2024).
Auction News

Property of revered 29th USMC Commandant 4-Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr. to be auctioned June 14 at Quinn’s

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Military News

Green Beret Foundation drops new documentary: 'Unknown Heroes: Behind Enemy Lines At D-Day'

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Taps at the Tower, Makers Social and more this June at the National WWI Museum and Memorial

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Memorial Day Weekend Events Honor Nation’s Heroes at the National WWI Museum and Memorial Friday-Monday, May 24-27

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Morphy's tops the $10 million mark with its 'Gold Rush & Premier Firearms' auction

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Museums nationwide provide free admission to military families this summer

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WWI Museum and Memorial opens two new main gallery exhibit upgrades

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The youngest sailor?

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Colt National Match .38 Special Mid-Range Automatic Pistol manufactured in 1971. Blue-finished with Elliason adjustable rear sight and factory Patridge front sight. Initially made for US Army marksmanship team and later offered commercially to other National Match shooters. Retains original (shop-worn) woodgrain box with numbers-matching test target, and takedown tools. As-new condition.
Auction News

Montrose Auctions is gearing up for their May 11th Firearms auction

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Extraordinarily rare and outstanding pair of pre-WWII exhibition-engraved and gold-inlaid Colt Officers Model Double-Action Revolvers with Deluxe French-style case. Accompanied by Colt factory letters, copies of descriptions from prior sale at Little John’s auction house, other documentation.
Auction News

Morphy’s to unleash bonanza of fine firearms, militaria and Part II of celebrated Paul Friedrich arms and Gold Rush collection, May 7-10

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Military News

American Freedom Foundation to host 10th annual Your Next Mission® Veterans Hiring Event at Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) 2024 Mission Solutions Summit

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Auction News

Hermann Historica celebrates their 100th auction on May 7-16

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Looking back at the 'Show of Shows 2024'

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Family friendly programs and WWI lectures at the National WWI Museum and Memorial

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Colt Single Action Army revolver, .45 Long Colt cartridge, owned by WWII hero and Medal of Honor Winner Audie Murphy, who later starred in 40+ Hollywood films. One of only 244 such guns assembled in 1947-’48 under direct supervision of Harry St. John, whose personal stamp ‘F’ appears at rear of trigger guard. Shipped in 1958 to Murphy’s North Hollywood, Calif., address. Sold for $90,675 against an estimate of $50,000-$100,000
Auction News

Actor and war hero Audie Murphy’s personal Colt hit the mark at Milestone’s Premier Firearms Auction, selling for $90,675

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Military News

Wreaths Across America and the Military Order of the World Wars forge partnership to honor Veterans

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Biography Writers

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New documentary to highlight the return to Vietnam 50 years later

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Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai'i celebrates 25th year at Ala Moana beach honoring fallen service members this Memorial Day, May 27th

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A star-studded lineup slated for Milestone’s March 23-24 Premier Firearms Auction

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2004 Beretta 682 Gold E over/under 12-gauge shotgun with 3in chambers. Sporting clays edition with single selective trigger with ejectors and adjustable gold-embellished trigger. Comes with 6 factory extended choke tubes, spare strikers, replacement trigger. Very fine condition with brilliant bright bores. Factory hard case and tools.
Auction News

Montrose Auction rolls out high-caliber selection for March 16 Firearms & Accessories sale

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Photographs and Ephemera

Remembering 'the end': Collecting V-J Day

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Military News

Minnesota-based Vehicles For Veterans hits $2 million donated to support military families through Hope For The Warriors

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Military News

Wreaths Across America teams up with Library of Congress Veterans History Project to launch a new webinar series for 2024

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