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Pearl-handled Colt .41-caliber Army Special Revolver sent in 1909 as a shipment of one to J.B. Crook & Co., New York, with engraving by Cuno Helfricht’s shop that includes a carved steer’s head with ruby eyes on right side of grip. Special features include a checkered trigger and 4-pound trigger pull. Sold for $19,800 against an estimate of $8,000-$12,000
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Milestone realizes $2 million at their June 17-18 Premier Collectible Firearms auction

By Military TraderJul 11, 2022
Exceptional example of a little-known 1943 US FP-45 Liberator pistol, with original box. Produced in secrecy by GM to supply to resistance forces for use against WWII Axis powers. Sold for $8,400
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High-condition militaria fueled Milestone’s Premier Antique & Modern Firearms Auction

By Military TraderJul 7, 2021
Colt 1911 US Army pistol made in 1913, .45ACP, personal property of Maj. Gen. Julian Sommerville Hatcher, a noted firearms expert, author and technical editor of NRA’s ‘American Rifleman’ magazine. Used in WWI and WWII.
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Milestone Auctions' January 30th Premier Auction Preview

By Military TraderJan 19, 2021
Antique 1897 Colt .32-caliber ‘New Police’ revolver with American-scroll engraving by Cuno Helfricht. Solid 99% gun with near-mint bore and action. Comes in modern Colt walnut fitted case.
Firearms and Ordnance

Milestone’s Sept. 26 Premier Firearms preview

By Military TraderSep 14, 2020
Gold-inlaid Colt 1911 .45 ACP-caliber gun, factory-engraved by Colt master engraver William H. Gough (active 1912-1940). Shipped in 1931 to Scruggs, Vendervoort & Barney, St. Louis.
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Milestone’s June 27 Premier Antique & Modern Firearms Auction

By Military TraderJun 9, 2020
Omaha Beach D-Day American Flag flown on the mast of LCI (Landing Craft Infantry) (L)-413, which brought ashore the valiant 115th Infantry Regiment on June 6, 1944. Extensive provenance.
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Milestone Auctions’ Historic Militaria, Weapons & Firearms Auction Jan. 24-25

By Military TraderJan 14, 2020
Top lot of the sale: rare, cased 1939 German SA presentation dagger with E.F. Horster Damascus blade sold for $66,000 against a pre-sale estimate of $15,000-$20,000
Firearms and Ordnance

Milestone Auctions hits $1Million sale mark at Jan. 19th auction

By Mike EppingerFeb 11, 2019
Documented Historic Early Production Factory Presentation Engraved Silver-Plated New Haven Arms Co. Henry Deluxe Lever Action Rifle, Serial Number 17 SOLD $276,000
Firearms and Ordnance

RIAC's September Gun Auction Recap

By Mike EppingerSep 19, 2017
Pictured left to right are Jim Julia from James D. Julia; Ann Rutherfurd Marden Grainger (of London); John Rutherfurd Marden (of Concord, MA); Mark Ford from James D. Julia; and Elisabeth Marden (of Chicago). John is father to Ann and Elisabeth.
Firearms and Ordnance

James D. Julia's Firearms Auctions in Fairfield, Maine

By Mike EppingerMay 1, 2017
Rare Nimschke Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine (Stewart Collection) (est. $3,500-12,500), Sold for $31,050
Firearms and Ordnance

March Firearms Auctions in Fairfield recap

By Mike EppingerMar 31, 2016
LOT1025-1
Firearms and Ordnance

RIAC April 30-May 1 Premiere Firearms Auction

By Mike EppingerMar 28, 2016
LOT547 - Steyr Schwartzlose Model 07/12 Machine Gun with Tripod
Firearms and Ordnance

RIAC posts $7.3 million in sales at Regional Firearms Auction

By Mike EppingerMar 2, 2016
Engraved Walther PP Gold Plated Nazi Presentation Semi Automatic Pistol with Leather Holster and Spare Magazine
Firearms and Ordnance

Rock Island Auction Company’s 2015 December Premiere Firearms Auction

By Mike EppingerNov 10, 2015

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