Poulin Antiques & Auctions’ Premier Firearms & Militaria auction October 30-November 2

Fairfield, ME - Poulin Antiques & Auctions announced their upcoming four day, 2,500+ lot sale on October 30 - November 2, 2025. This event will be held live at Poulin's gallery, located at 199 Skowhegan Rd., Fairfield, ME 04937. It will also be live streamed for universal bidding at www.poulinauctions.com, iCollector.com, Proxibid, Invaluable, Liveauctioneers, and AuctionZip. Phone and absentee bids are welcome. Contact the auction house directly for more information.

All eyes will be on one of the top lot in this sale - #3272 - Wyatt Earp's (American, 1848-1929) Colt SAA revolver. This fully provenanced firearm, owned by the legendary Western lawmen, is estimated at $100,000-400,000. After settling in Los Angeles in the early years of the 20th century, Earp befriended James "Jimmy" Mitchell who became a close confidante and was even in the room with Wyatt's wife when Wyatt died in 1929. This firearm is being sold with an archive of provenance materials, including a copy of Earp's obituary and a short story about Earp written by Mitchell; notarized letters between Mitchell and Earp families; documentation on the revolver's history; and a Colt Factory archive letter. Nearly a century after his passing, Earp retains his mythical status on the Western Frontier given his ability to remain unscathed during heated gun battles, including The Gunfight at the OK Corral in 1881. This historically important gun comes from the Norm Greenberg Collection.

Lot #3273, the only factory documented Colt 12" Buntline Special SAA revolver extant - This Colt has serial #28822 and is the exact firearm as pictured in Graham, Kopec & Moore's book, A Study Of The Colt Single Action Army Revolver; this reference also notes that this SAA is the only 12" Buntline Special known to exist. It has a factory original globe front sight and matching numbers on its frame, trigger guard frame, butt, cylinder, and barrel. It includes its original case hardened frame and hammer, six shot fluted cylinder, blued grip frame, and original one piece walnut grip. Unique to this specific model is its flat top milled frame housing a ladder type, flip up long range rear sight. All of its blued parts were refinished by Colt specialist Tom Haas Sr. in 1968. This lot is being sold with two copies of Colt Factory letters confirming its serial number, specs, features, and ship to address, as well as a photocopy of a signed letter by musician and Colt enthusiast Mel Torme (American, 1925-1999) who discovered this revolver in the 1960s.

Lot #3316, an engraved and inlaid SAA Colt by Firearms Engravers Guild of America (FEGA) Master Engraver Michael Dubber - This breathtaking, one of a kind Colt SAA, named The Buffalo Hunt, has serial # SA40181 and pays tribute to the buffalo hunts of the American Plains, capturing the tension, grace, and reverence of the Native American warrior culture that defined a vanishing era. Its 5-1/2" barrel is detailed with a double banded gold wire inlay at both ends and its blade front sight has a stylized gold contour. Its handsomely rendered decorations include bison; stationary and horse mounted hunters; snowcapped mountains, the golden sun, arrows; a Rampant Colt logo; a bison skull motif, a Native American bust, feathers; prairie flowers and thistles; a stunning raised relief herd of thundering bison, and other related imagery. Both a fine firearm and a work of art, this example is being sold with its original factory Colt wood grain presentation and storage box.

Lot #3315, The Gambler, an engraved and inlaid Colt Single Action Sheriff’s Model also by Michael Dubber - This third generation, Cal. 44-40 masterpiece has serial #SA39438 and features full coverage floral scroll engraving, gold and silver inlays, and gold wire borders. It is a tribute to the risk, reward, and deadly charm of the gambling frontier. It is decorated with alternating card suits; leaf inlays and scroll work; a royal flush poker hand; inlaid dice; the Ace of Spades; a silver and gold harlequin joker; and other wagering and casino motifs. This extraordinary example of craftmanship, metalworking, and design is being sold with a suede lined, glass topped hardwood display case which houses four vintage poker chips, a pair of modern dice, a miniature Royal flush, and a gold plated pocket watch and chain with a Rampant Colt pendant. This example was featured on the January - March, 2008 cover of issue #77 of The Engraver, a quarterly magazine published by FEGA.

Lot #4106A, a Confederate Tucker and Sherrard Dragoon Revolver - This .44 caliber firearm has serial #106 and is one of 12 documented examples produced by Tucker and Sherrard of Lancaster, TX. Of these, three are navies with serial numbers 1, 59, and 72, and nine are dragoons. As with all wartime-era Tucker and Sherrard dragoons, this example features square back trigger guards. It is in good to very good, complete and original condition, with fine mechanics and a good rifled bore. According to Poulin's experts, There has not been a “real” Tucker & Sherrard Dragoon discovered since I started this database 40 years ago, these three low hammers may be the only survivors. S# 103 is part of Virginia Historical Society collection. This dragoon, with full provenance, is from the Norm Greenberg estate collection but was once owned by firearms expert Willam "Bill" Gary (American, 1924-2014), author of Confederate Revolvers. It is being sold with its 1973 original Gary's collector card and a signed copy of Gary's reference book from 1987.

Lot #3208, a one-of-a-kind John K. Pease Master Engraved Winchester Model 94 410 Lever Action Shotgun - This unique Model 9410 firearm, with serial # S#SG00001, was the first embellished piece to be manufactured in the Custom Shop since its commencement in 2001. It has a 24" long barrel and is decorated with gold inlays of woodcock and mourning doves in flight, farm scenery, and scroll engraving on a punch dot background. It features a full-fancy American walnut straight grip buttstock with a matching "rifle style" long nose forearm, a full buckhorn rear sight with a hooded ramp front sight, hand engine turned bright metal internal parts, and Custom Shop and Winchester Proof stamps. This nearly as new example, with crisp mechanics and a bright, near excellent bore, is being sold with its fitted aluminum case. 

Lot #2183, a Prussian Lindner Daly Superior Quality SXS Shotgun - This 28 gauge firearm has bright, near excellent bores and serial #26242. It was made by Lindner of Suhl, Prussia in 1938. It is one of less than 3,000 Prussian Dalys in all grades and gauges made by Lindner. It has a 28" barrel made from Krupp fluid steel and ivory front and mid beads. The top of the frame features a finely stippled non-glare surface; additional components include an ebony schnabel tipped splinter forearm and a fine European walnut knob pistol grip with hand checkering. Its rib is marked Charles Daly - Superior Quality. This shotgun is decorated with arabesque scrolling, elaborate borders, and engraved screw heads, and its action is tight and on face, with its top lever sitting at center.

Lot #2058, a BHE Parker Shotgun with special order engraving - This 28 caliber, B-grade, hammerless, ejector style firearm has serial #117252.  Its factory records indicate that it was made in 1903 with 28" 20 Ga. Damascus barrels. It is fitted with 27-7/8" Acme steel barrels in 28 Ga. and features automatic ejectors and a single trigger. The barrels are marked with the Parker name and Meriden, CT address along with Acme Steel on a typical concave matted rib. This shotgun's unmarked, single non-selective trigger has all the correct markings on its water table, and its special order engraving includes flower blossoms, nicely cut scroll, and geometric borders. Its straight grip, 13-3/8" buttstock is made of veined and lightly figured European walnut over a checkered wood butt. It is being sold with a red velvet lined, aluminum case by Dan Walter Cases, a pair of 28 Ga. A-Zoom snap caps, a pair of plastic 20 Ga. snap caps, a 20 Ga. Morocco leather hand guard, and a cleaning kit.

Lot #1209, a prototype FN French Test Trials Pistol “1935” - This one-of-a-kind firearm is amongst the rarest FN Browning pistols extant. This is its first time at public auction. It has serial #2, a 4.25" barrel, a slide finished with a shark’s fin front sight, and a notch drift adjustable rear sight. It is marked with the manufacturer's address, its patent status, and MANUFACTURE DEARMES DE PARIS. In the early 1930s, the French government announced test trials to select a new military pistol. This is the exact pistol is featured in Anthony Vanderlinden's The Belgium Browning Pistols 1889 - 1949 reference book.  It notes, in part, “This French trial pistol (No 2) was submitted in early 1935 and was named by the French as the “1935” trials gun. This pistol is 1 of 7 built for the trials, all in 7.65mm Long”...  Each test trial pistol was slightly different, and “No. 2 has a unique short slide release lever... This early 1935 French trial pistol (No. 2) is amazingly equipped with a single column 7.65mm Long caliber magazine....The French did not select any of the 7 prototypes, and they were either retained in French arsenals or at the factory." This firearm has excellent grips, a bright bore with sharp rifling, and correct manual mechanics. It is from The Estate Collection of Charles Wagner.

Lot #1303, an experimental 10-Shot Walther Model PP Semi-Automatic Pistol - This Cal. 7.65mm firearm has serial #944333 and a 3-7/8" barrel. It is marked with the Walther banner; standard Walther markings denoting manufacturing information, model and caliber designations; and a Crown/N commercial nitro proof. Its frame is mounted with 2-piece reproduction checkered wood grips and its slide features a grooved matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight and dovetailed U-notch rear sight.  This is a unique variation of the iconic Walther Model PP, utilizing an extended length frame and magazine, with a 10 round capacity. Very little is known about this variation, but it is believed that Walther took existing standard length PP frames and lengthened them via the welding of a flared butt section and the addition of lengthened grips. This is only one of two extended capacity Walther PPs known.

Lot #4205, a two sided silk 56th Georgia Infantry Confederate battle flag - It was made by artist J. L. Firmin Cerveau (b. Turkey, 1806-1896) of Savannah, GA. It displays the unit designation on one side with a five pointed star and the date of 1862, a St. Andrews cross on the reverse, and is trimmed in fringe. The flag was archivally framed by leading preservationist and conservator of early flags, Fonda Thomsen-Ghiardi of Textile Preservation Associates, in 2000. It is accompanied by a report from Civil War and flag historian Greg Biggs as well as a small archive of photos taken of the flag before its conservation. 

Lot #1043, an Air Force issued M110 KAC Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle - This genuine US Air Force issue firearm has rifle serial #05508, suppressor serial #S078624, and was made by Knight's Armament in Titusville, FL. It features a 20" barrel with a flash hider, and is sighted with a FDE finish Leupold MK4 3.5-10x power scope on a Knight's Armament mount. The AR-10 based M110 has been used by the US military since 2008, as both a sniper and marksman rifle. It is being sold with its associated accessories including its coverings, cases, and pouches; military manual; KAC and Otis cleaning kits; and sling, as well as a document detailing the rifle's history and a CMP Certificate of Authenticity verifying this example is indeed a US military issued M110. Actual military issued examples of the M110 are rarely offered on the public market, and as far Poulin's knows, this is the first time an Air Force issue M110 has been offered for sale at public auction.

According to Nick Poulin, President of Poulin Antiques & Auctions, "This upcoming auction offers a fantastic selection of investment grade collectible firearms, militaria, accoutrements, and more. With over 2,500 lots to choose from in the military, curio, antique, and sporting categories, there are plenty of opportunities for novice to advanced collectors to enhance their collections with items of rarity and value. We are always seeking consignments for upcoming auctions and are excited to offer our 0% sellers commission on expensive items and valuable collections. Contact out consignment team for more information and take advantage of today’s strong market."

About Poulin Antiques & Auctions Inc.: Poulin Antiques & Auctions Inc. is located in Fairfield, Maine. They are a family owned business, and based on annual sales, we are the second largest specialty firearms auction house in the world. They also specialize in fine art and antiques. For over 30 years they have offered professional high-quality auction services. Their dedication to fair and honest business dealings with consignors and buyers alike has catapulted our company to the forefront of the firearms auction industry. For more information, please see www.poulinauctions.com.