Poulin Antiques & Auctions’ Summer 2026 five day Premier Firearm & Militaria Auction, August 5th-9th

Fairfield ME - Poulin Antiques & Auctions announced their upcoming five day, 2,622 lot sale on August 5th-9th, 2026. This event will be held live at Poulin's gallery, located at 199 Skowhegan Rd., Fairfield, ME 04937. It will also be available for live bidding on PoulinLive (www.poulinauctions.com) , iCollector.com, Proxibid, Invaluable, Liveauctioneers, and AuctionZip. Phone and absentee bids are welcome. Contact the auction house directly for more information. Live, in person preview will be held August 3rd and 4th, 2026 and by appointment in the weeks leading into the auction.

The top lot in this five day event is #1028, an extraordinarily rare, Saco Defense Model MK19 MOD 3 fully automatic mounted 40MM grenade launcher that transfers as a machine gun - not a destructive device. It comes from the Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost of Hooksett, NH. This fully transferable grenade launcher, with no visible sign of use beyond test firing, is being sold with its mount, tripod, ammo can, ammo cradle, spare barrel, and several technical manuals. This nearly as new grenade launcher offers collectors an incredible opportunity to own a fully transferable firearm that usually can be owned only by specially licensed individuals.

This sale offers a comprehensive selection of fully transferable Class III firearms from the Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost.

Lot #1013, a complete Heinrich Krieghoff German Second Model FG42 with the correct scope and bayonet - This example features the incredibly rare Voigtlander ZF4 scope #33805 with an "L" marking, indicating it was specifically manufactured for the FG-42. According to Poulin's experts, "This is a real unicorn of the collectable NFA firearms world. There are very few military arms that garner the interest of the German FG42 Paratrooper rifle. It is a rare delight to encounter such an amazing rifle as complete and matching as this example." 

Lot #1048, a fine R80 Colt Monitor automatic machine rifle - This is only one of only 125 produced in the 1920s-1930s time frame. It was designed for, and marketed to, police officers, prison guards, and riot squads. According to Poulin's experts, this "...may be the finest example of an early Colt Monitor machine gun in existence today, and is the finest example of a Colt Monitor ever handled by this consultant."

Lot #1062, a Colt Thompson Model 1921A submachine gun with provenance linking it to Bonnie and Clyde and the infamous 1933 Joplin, MO shootout - A recently uncovered article from the 1960s, recounting the horrific kidnapping of Officer Thomas Purcell, closely ties this Thompson to the notorious outlaws Bonnie & Clyde. Initially shipped to J.W. Townsend of Federal Armored Truck Company at the Tulsa Hotel, in the early 1930s, the same period of time that Bonnie & Clyde were gaining traction. The Thompson was reported have been stolen shortly thereafter. On January 26, 1933, while searching for a new automobile to steal, they got the attention of police officer Thomas Persell in Springfield Missouri and he immediately became their latest hostage. Bonnie Parker threatened to shoot him with a Tommy Gun they bragged about stealing previously in Ohio. Fast forward to the beginning of April, 1933, where the Barrow Gang had rented a garage apartment in Joplin, Missouri to lay low and rest up, following their latest crime spree. Following complaints from neighbors about drunken parties & automatic gun fire, the Joplin Police organized a raid of who they suspected were bootleggers. It was there they found Bonnie Parker, Clyde Barrow, Buck Barrow, Blanch Barrow & W. D. Jones who met them in a hail of gun fire. In the haste of their departure, they left behind jewelry, undeveloped photographs & some guns, including the Thompson Model 1921.

Lot #1030, an Elswick Ordnance Works 10-Barrel Model 1871 Gatling gun - This cal. 577/45 gun on a field carriage has registry #2754, was made to utilize 1872 patented Broadwell drum magazines, and is only one of 120 produced. Its round to octagonal barrel cluster measures 31-3/4”. It features a fixed blade front sight mounted on the right side rail at the muzzle, an adjustable rear sight mounted on the right rail at back just rear of hand crank, and a heavy brass breech which is hinged on the left and has a spring loaded steel lock. Its cast brass manufacturing plaque states: 0.45 INCH GATLING GUN / MANUFACTURED BY / SIR W.G. ARMSTRONG & CO. / ELSWICK ORDNANCE WORKS / NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.  According to Poulin's experts, "There are probably only about a dozen survivors known of the 120 made, scattered in museum collections worldwide. We can only find one other that sold privately in the past. This is an amazing survivor, a really fine gun, with smooth mechanics in operation."

Lot #1029, a Model 1877 Colt “Bulldog” Gatling gun - This cal. 45-70 Colt "bulldog" - the most compact Gatling gun made to date - has serial #211. It measures 31" overall and weighs about 90 pounds. The Bulldog was the first model to come with a full brass shroud and to fire 1,000 rounds a minute. Most Bulldog production was sold overseas but 17 of these guns were purchased by the US Army, this being one. All were inspected by Henry Nettleton, and most every part bears his "N" inspection initial as found on Colt SAAs. Bulldogs stayed in service until 1911 when fully automatic machine guns made their hand crank technology obsolete. This example's brass manufacturer’s plaque states: GATLING'S BATTERY GUN / PAT. NOV 4. 1862 MAY 9. 1865 FEB 28. 1871 APR 9. 1872 / MADE BY COLT'S PT. FIRE ARMS MFG CO HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. According to Poulin's experts, "This very rare fully operational Bulldog Gatling gun is one of only two ever to be sold in public auction."

Lot #4249, a Helfricht Deluxe Factory Engraved Colt first generation SAA Revolver - This cal. 45 firearm has a blade front sight, serial #331903, and a 5-1/2" barrel. Importantly, it is being sold with its original factory letter that states: Serial Number: 331903 / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: 5 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: / Factory Engraved: Yes Grade 2 / Shipped To: Farwell, Ozmun Kirk Co. / Address: St. Paul, Minnesota For: R.C. Nickerson / Date of Shipment: November 11,1915 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1 . According to Poulin's experts, "This is a masterfully engraved Colt SAA revolver of the highest level. Cuno Helfricht (1851-1921) was the Colt firearms chief engraver from 1876-1921. He is considered by many, including this consultant, to be the greatest engraver in the history of Colt firearms. His ability to blend engraving styles in a seamless manner is absolutely unparalleled with this revolver being a perfect testament to that fact."

Lot #5055, a South Carolina Confederate Griswold & Gunnison revolver, saber, and CS belt - This outfit was the absolute prize of Civil War firearms authority Bill Gary’s collection. He illustrates the pistol, belt, and holster in full color opposite the title page of his 1987 reference book, Confederate Revolvers. The Griswold is among the finest condition of all surviving Confederate revolvers, retaining much of its original finish. It is late war, among the last few finished using mixed parts, fancier wood, silver plating, and internal single digit “4” identifier, though the frame is serialized #3424. The belt is a Richmond depot style bullet stitched belt with a two piece CS belt buckle. The holster is a Gaylord contract Union military flip holster. The saber is a rarely seen, unique 1835 State of SC contracted pattern 1833 dragoon with a unique rounded “bird head” pommel with no spanner. It retains its original leather sword knot. The blade is script etched, and marked with its Ames maker mark and SOUTH CAROLINA / 1835.  The lot is accompanied by numerous authentication and appraisal reports and has providence to the both the William A. “Bill” Gary collection and David Berenson estate collection. According to Poulin's experts, "This is among the rarest Confederate ensembles you will find and in the finest condition."

Lot #3162, an important 16 GA. AHE Parker shotgun, pictured on page eight of The Green Flying Geese 1929 Parker Guns Catalog - The cal. 16 Ga. 2-9/16" example weighs 6 lb. 10 oz, has serial #197081, and 26" barrels marked PARKER BROS, MAKERS, MERIDEN. CT, U.S.A. ACME STEEL. It is engraved with single bead a relief chevron, simple scrolling, stags, setters, a retriever,  and other hunting themed images. The bottom of the gun's hard rubber grip cap has a scroll engraved large gold oval with the initials "E.T.B." The quality of this engraving is exceptional for a Parker gun and this exact firearm is pictured in the 1929 Parker Guns catalog on page eight. This shotgun is being sold with a PGCA factory letter, a green canvas leather trimmed case by Emmebi, a reproduction 1929 Parker catalog, a Del Grego reproduction Parker pamphlet, old auction tags, and two keys. 

Lot #3176, an exceptional Kreighoff K-20 over/under shotgun decorated by FEGA Master Engraver Joe Rundell - Rundell personally engraved this shotgun with beveled and shaded relief cut foliate scroll with rose bouquet accents, gold inlaid wire border, and detailed carvings of nude women posed on each side and the floorplate. This cal. 20 ga. 3" firearm weighs 7lbs 15oz. It is fitted with 32" monobloc barrels with double bead sights on a matted 3/8" wide tapered vent rib with factory markings and interchangeable chokes with 0/0 installed and automatic ejectors. The stock set is crafted from walnut with multi-point checkering, a swelled pistol grip, and a Pachmayer Old English recoil pad. It is being sold with a Kreighoff 2 barrel set case and accessories. This example is from Joe Rundell's personal collection; given its exceptional craftsmanship, artistic engraving, and distinguished provenance, it is unquestionably an outstanding offering for collectors of fine sporting arms.

Lot #4088, an outstanding, original, and possibly the finest extant ATF exempted 14” Winchester Model 92 Lever Action “Trapper” Saddle Ring carbine - Likely made in 1926, this cal. 44 firearm has serial #982509, retains 95% of its original factory blue finish, and features an exceptional 14" barrel. Most Trapper carbines were brown with 15" barrels, making this example truly exceptional. Winchester’s line of “Trapper” Carbines were designed as a smaller, lighter variation for trappers and mountain men that was easier to carry and transport, yet would still pack the same punch as full length carbines.  This lot is being sold with a BATFE letter of exemption listing this carbine by serial number. According to Poulin's experts, "The fact that this carbine, which was manufactured 100 years ago and was designed for the rigorous daily life of early 20th century trappers and mountain men, remains in such original high condition is so unbelievable that it cannot be overstated. This 14” ATF exempted trapper is truly worthy of a place in the most advanced Winchester collections."

According to Nick Poulin, President of Poulin Antiques & Auctions, "We are truly honored to offer the largest offering of NFA firearms to ever come to Auction in both value and quantity. This is an incredible opportunity for our buyers to bid on firearms of extraordinary rarity and condition. Beyond the NFA world within this Auction, there are thousands of spectacular examples across numerous genres; including Colts, Winchesters, military firearms, Civil War, fine sporting arms, early edged weapons and uniforms, as well as ephemera and accoutrements. Many of these consignors have taken advantage of our 0% or better sellers’ commission, which puts the highest percentage of proceeds in our consignors’ pockets at the end of the day."

Poulin Antiques & Auctions Inc. is located in Fairfield, Maine. We are a family owned business, and based on annual sales, we are the second largest specialty firearms auction house in the world. For over 30 years we have offered professional high-quality auction services. Our 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.

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