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James D. Julia’s October 6th and 7th 2009 Firearms auction was indeed an auction extraordinaire by any measure. This historic event included one of the finest arrays of firearms to come to auction in many years. Whether you measure by quality, diversity, rarity, or value, this was an auction of note. The consignors themselves read like a who’s who of the gun world. Included were numerous members of the prestigious Society of American Arms Collectors such as Dr. Joseph Murphy, Ted Knee, Fred Edmunds, Peter Wainwright, and Chip Beckford. Other notable collections and estates included the long-time collection of Springfield rifles amassed by Carl Metz, the renowned William H. Osborn, II collection of important Confederate swords, the Herbert G. Wellington, Jr. collection of Winchesters and much more. For the last six years, Julia’s Firearms Auctions have averaged over $10 million dollars each, an accomplishment never attained by any other auction facility in the world. Despite weakness in the world economy and the impact its had on the collecting fraternity, the auction still grossed over $11 million dollars for 840 lots. The average sale price per lot realized was $13,140. The total low estimate for the items sold was $9,200,000; thus realizing 20% over the catalog low estimate. The auction facility was filled both days with collectors and dealers from all North America and across the world. Tuesday October 6th began with a small choice grouping of Class III’s. Lot 1002, a historic Russian AK-47 taken from a dead Viet Cong fighter after the famous Tet Offensive battle at the U.S. embassy, was estimated at $30,000 to $50,000, and went out after spirited bidding at $92,000. A British Bren Mark I pre-86 dealer sample estimated at $6,500 to $9,500 brought $12,809, and a Solothurn A. G. S18-1000 carried a pre-sale estimate of $15,000 to $20,000 and sold just above the high estimate at $20,700. U.S. military items were well-represented and included great rarities. A rare M1898 Krag rifle with Parkhurst stripper clip loading attachment came directly from the renowned collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wainwright. Estimated at $12,000 to $20,000 it went out almost at high estimate selling for $19,500. Also from the Wainwright collection was an extremely rare Springfield M1903 Air Service Rifle estimated at $15,000 to $25,000 which went out at $32,750. A rare Springfield M1903 with ramrod bayonet coming from the Carl Metz collection was estimated at $15,000 to $30,000 and sold for $18,400. The top military item of the day was a 1903 Mark 1 with original Pedersen device and two magazines. It blew way above the $27,500 to $37,500 estimate, selling for $57,500. Another ultra-rare item was a Remington M1917 Mark II—the only 1917 rifle cut with complete and unique Pedersen device. This again came from the Wainwright collection and was estimated at $30,000 to $50,000. It sold at dead center of the estimate when it realized $40,250. A USMC Remington 700 M40A1 sniper rifle with proper USMC scope coming from the Carl Metz collection carried a $5,500 to $9,000 estimate, but went off at $20,250. A number of Colt semi-automatic pistols were offered. A 1900 Army first contract pistol estimated at $12,000 to $15,000 sold for $20,250. A small group of arms consigned by the widow of the famous actor Lee Marvin included an inscribed, cased, Stoeger Luger semi-automatic pistol, which had been presented to Lee Marvin at the time that he did the movie “Gorky Park.” It carried a pre-sale estimate of $500 to $2,500, and went out at $2,875. Another lot, a Colt 1911 military Pistol was estimated at $1,000 to $2,000, and sold for $3,220. Marvin, an on-screen macho action actor often portrayed heroes in military movies. But unlike most of the actors who pretended to be war heroes, Marvin was, in actuality, a war hero: a U.S. Marine during WWII. He fought in the Pacific theater and was badly wounded near the end of the war; and, after returning home, later became involved in film. The next category was high art and Best Quality side-by-side shotguns and sporting rifles. In recent years, the Julia firm has become the leading seller of quality side-by-sides in the world. In this fall’s offering was the finest ever presented by the Julia firm. A James Purdey 20 bore best quality sidelock ejector game gun with case carried a pre-sale estimate of $32,500 to $42,500 and sold for $54,600. An exceedingly rare and important James Purdey double flint shotgun carried a pre-sale estimate of $50,000 to $70,000 and went out at $69,000. A J & W Tolley four bore hammer ball and shotgun with case was estimated at $22,500 to $27,500 and sold for $46,000. A pair of Abbiatico and Salvinelli over under Jorema Royal heavy game guns with extra barrels realized $32,500. An extremely fine Bertuzzi Zeus extra Lusso engraved by Muffolini with case caliber 20 gauge realized $37,500. An incredible Dassa engraved Bertuzzi sidelock two-barrel set with gold inlays were estimated at $37,500 to $47,500 brought $40,250. A Pedretti engraved F’lli Piotti Monaco #3 extra .410 sidelock game gun estimated $50,000 to $85,000 sold for just under $55,000. A highly embellished gold inlaid Prussian Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality single barrel trap gun, estimated at $17,500 to $22,500, brought $23,000. A beautiful J. Purdey extra finish sidelock ejector single trigger shotgun with extra barrels in 12 gauge having beautiful gold inlays realized $46,000. Another fine Purdey with extra finish sidelock ejector gun in 12 gauge estimated at $30,000 to $40,000 brought mid-estimate at $34,500. An inspired and spectacular Flohimont engraved Purdey self-opening sidelock ejector 20 bore realized $113,850. A Purdey best sidelock single trigger over under shotgun in 12 gauge realized $60,375 and a very fine Purdey over under sidelock ejector single trigger heavy game gun in 12 gauge also realized $60,000. A particularly artistic and exceedingly well-decorated four-color gold inlaid Westley Richards 28 bore game gun with case and accessories sold for $52,500. Included with the shotguns, were some early English flint shotguns and pistols including a Joseph Manton double flint game gun with original case estimated at $15,000 to $20,000 realized $28,750, a spectacular cased Joseph Manton flintlock dueling pistols estimated at $30,000 to $40,000 finally stopped at $63,250. A Holland & Holland Royal hammerless double rifle made for Maharajah Ganga Singh of Bikaner sold for $32,000. A beautiful Kent Hunt engraved Westley Richards double rifle in .22 high power caliber, estimated at $25,000 to $40,000 sold mid-estimate at $30,500. One of the most exciting sporting arms sales of the day was the exceptional fine Hartmann and Weiss takedown magazine rifle with a scope and case. Having beautiful gold inlays, it drew a great deal of attention during the pre-sale with an estimate of $35,000 to $50,000; and a significant bidding battle ensued, resulting in the final sale price of $74,000. Offered shortly after the European sporting guns was a small group of target rifles. A Marlin Ballard No. 8 Union Hill single shot target rifle realized $10,350. There were a number of successes in American shotguns, an outstanding L.C. Smith premier grade cased two barrel gun set in 20 gauge estimated at $27,500 to $37,500 went out at $52,000, included were an outstanding array of Parker shotguns, many of which came from the noted collection of Doctor David Rozier. A very rare Parker A-1 special realized $86,250. Another of Dr. Rozier’s collection was a late Remington Parker AAHE in 12 gauge, which sold for $63,250. A Parker CHE 12 gauge which had been presented to the Connecticut speaker of the House of Representatives Elbert L. Darbie, carried a pre-sale estimate of $15,000 to $20,000 and sold for $23,000. A restored Parker AHE 20 gauge estimated at $10,000 to $15,000 sold for just under $21,000. A beautiful restored Parker AAHE two-barrel set in 12 gauge estimated at $27,000 went out at $30,000. A very rare late Parker GHE small bore 410 gauge also from Dr. Rozier’s collection, carried a pre-sale estimate of $25,000 to $40,000 and went out at $33,350. An extremely scarce Ithaca classic double superlative grade 2-barrel set including 20 and 16 gauge estimated at $27,500 to $37,500 and sold at $34,000. A stunning CSM AH Fox FE special in 410 sold at $19,000. Also included in the high-art sporting rifles was an incredible set of 3 Nick Kusmit Factory engraved gold inlaid Winchester Model 61 pump rifles with deluxe carved wood. In essentially new condition with boxes, it was estimated for $60,000 to $80,000 and sold mid-estimate for $69,000. An incredible special order Winchester Model 21 Grand American 28 and 410 gauge set was estimated at $70,000 to $90,000 and went out at $75,000. A rare Winchester Model 20 junior trap shooting set in 410 gauge complete and originally in the Eldon Owens collection, carried a pre-sale estimate of $9,000 to $13,000 and realized $11,500. Completing the first day’s auction was the H.G. Wellington, Jr. collection of Winchester Rifles. Shortly after the collection was consigned, gun co-department head Wes Dillon examined the two prizes of the collection, a Winchester 76 lever action and a Winchester 73, both with extraordinary engravings and rare bold gold inlaid initials “AR”. Dillon suspected the guns had to have been made for someone special and after a period of research came up with the possibility of Col. Archibald Rogers who was known to have ordered two such special rifles. At this point, he contacted the heirs of the Wellington estate and asked if the family knew where their father had acquired these particular guns, and the answer coincided with what Wes had already discovered. Mr. Wellington bought them from a member of the Rogers family in New York. Col. Archibald Rogers was a conservationist, philanthropist, very successful businessman, and personal friend of Theodore Roosevelt. Together, they spent much time hunting and in the summer of 1881 and they both ordered nearly identical Winchester Model 76 rifles. Rogers also ordered a Model 73 at that time. The 76 was first ordered with a 50 express caliber barrel, as was Teddy Roosevelt’s. Both sportsmen later realized that the 50 caliber was much more than what was needed for any North American game and furthermore the kick from the 50 caliber express was excessive. Shortly thereafter, both Roger and Roosevelt changed to caliber 45-75. Later, Rogers and Roosevelt were founding members and officers of the renowned and much esteemed Boone and Crockett Club. The rarity, condition and artistry of the guns, together with the historical aspect, drove the final sale price far above pre-estimate of $50,000 to $125,000. The Model 76 eventually sold for just under $190,000 and the Model 73 at $126,500. The other Wellington guns offered included a factory engraved Winchester Model 94 Deluxe take down in caliber 25-35 estimated at $8,000 to $12,000 and brought just under $17,000. Factory engraved Winchester Model 87 lever action shotgun estimated at $3,000 - $5,000 went off at $11,000. A small group of Superb Winchester 22 caliber’s included an 1890 2nd model with brilliant case coloring estimated at $6,000 to $10,000 sold for $8,000. The second day continued with Winchester rifles. An outstanding Winchester Model 92 16” trapper realized $17,500 and a scarce Model 92 take down short rifle from the Ted Knee collection estimated at $6,000 to $10,000 brought $8,600. An outstanding Winchester Model 86 deluxe 45-70 with beautiful case colors sold for $40,250. An outstanding Model 76 deluxe in cal. 45-60 with nice case hardening estimated at $30,000 to $40,000 sold for $46,000. A rare 76 open-top estimated at $8,000 to $12,000 finally went out at $17,250. A 76 saddle ring carbine estimated at $7,000 to $10,000 realized $11,500 and a beautiful Nimschke engraved Henry marked 2nd Model 66 SRC estimated at $40,000 to $60,000 brought just about mid-range at $46,000. An engraved Winchester 1866 from the Ted Knee collection estimated at $15,000 to $25,000 went out at $21,850. And a Henry lever action engraved from the same collection estimated at $35,000 to $50,000 realized just over $40,000. An early New Haven Arms Volcanic No. 1 pistol estimated at $6,000 to $10,000 from Knee’s collection went out at $16,100. Immediately after the conclusion of the Winchesters, the auction began Phase 2 of the renowned Doc Murphy Colt collection. Doc Murphy’s collection based on quality, rarity, condition and value, is considered to the finest firearms collection ever offered at auction. Julia’s had divided the collection into multiple sessions. The first session held in March of this year was an outstanding success and so there was great anticipation for the second session. This time included a Texas Patterson No. 5 revolver with 9” octagon barrel in which the final sale price was $288,000. Strong prices continued throughout the Murphy offering, an extremely rare cased 1st model dragoon, realized $230,000. An extraordinary cased civilian 2nd model dragoon percussion revolver, sold for $178,000. An extraordinary and spectacular cased engraved pair of Colt 1862 Police percussion revolvers realized $288,000. Immediately after a rare cased engraved Model 1860 Army sold for $104,000. The highlight of the day for the Murphy collection was an extraordinarily rare paneled scene engraved Colt single action from the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in exquisite condition estimated at $250,000 to $450,000 sold mid-estimate at $345,000. An extraordinary presentation book cased engraved Colt Model 1849 in exquisite condition brought $178,250. An extraordinarily rare cased engraved exhibition quality Colt Model 1862 police percussion sold for $166,750. A superb cased unfired civilian Model 1860 army, estimated at $50,000 to $75,000 shot way above its high estimate to $92,000. A rare engraved Colt open top estimated at $9,000 to $16,000 did almost high estimate at $15,500. Also included was a wonderful late model Howard Dove engraved Colt 2nd generation army revolver with exquisite gold inlays estimated at $12,000 to $16,000. It sold just above high estimate for $16,100. A rare cased engraved Smith and Wesson 32 double action estimated at $10,000 to $15,000 went out at $18,400. Also from the Murphy Collection was a 1902 commercial military semi-auto pistol 38 caliber in outstanding condition estimated at $6,000 to $9,000 sold above high estimate for $10,300. Quality Colts were not restricted to the Murphy Collection. A number of wonderful Colts were offered including a spectacular Cuno Helfricht engraved single action 45 caliber revolver. The consignor brought it in a few weeks prior to the cataloging and wanted to know if it had any collectible value. He was delighted with a conservative pre-sale estimate of $25,000 but was later astounded with the results of ferocious bidding battle between many enthusiastic potential buyers. The final price was $86,250. A pair of factory engraved Colt single action army revolvers inscribed Alfonse Malin had been purchased by the consignor a few months prior to the auction through an online gun auction. At this sale the pair brought nearly four times the original purchase price at the online auction, when it sold for $26,400. A rare 1st series fluted frame Colt Sheriff’s Model single action, estimated at $15,000 to $20,000 sold almost at high estimate at $19,500. A rare 1st Model 1855 Colt percussion revolving carbine at one time in the U.S. Cartridge Collection and in excellent condition from the Jim Eplen Collection carried a pre-sale estimate of $15,000 to $25,000 and sold mid-estimate at $20,000. Another scare Colt half stock revolving percussion sporting rifle from the Eplen collection realized $23,000. An extremely rare cased Colt 3rd Model dragoon in outstanding condition still exhibiting some of its case hardening realized $138,000. A pair of outstanding Colt cased Model 1851 Navy’s estimated at $50,000 to $70,000 sold at $50,600. A fantastic cased Colt Model 2 percussion revolver estimated at $18,000 to $22,000 went out at $27,600. And a rare cased Model 62 police percussion that was part of the Colt Archive Collection and in outstanding condition carried a pre-sale estimate of $16,500 to $22,500 and finally sold at $25,300. Scarce Colt Model 1871/72 open top estimated at $7,500 to $12,500 sold for $17,250. A rare deluxe engraved gold inlaid Marlin Model 1893 takedown short rifle, realized $48,300. An extremely fine Remington Model 1875 single action revolver estimated at $16,500 to $22,500 went out at $19,500. In the late 19th century for personal protection, one couldn’t beat a rare Belgian Apache Knuckleduster DA revolver. The 6-shot revolver included a retractable knife, and the grips consisted of a set of brass knuckles. This piece estimated at $7,000 to $9,000 went out at $16,000. A fine inscribed cased pair of Remington New Model army revolvers estimated at $10,000 to $15,000 from the Peter Wainwright Collection went out at $16,000. An extraordinary cased pair of unique Franz Ulrich percussion target pistols with exquisite engraving estimated at $7,500 to $12,500 realized $18,500. Wes Dillon from the Julia gun department attended one of the major gun shows at which a potential client approached him with an extremely rare and extraordinary pair of cased royalty quality Manceux percussion target pistols. Each together with their accessories where lavishly encrusted and embellished with gold and engraving. In addition, they were inscribed in French “Given by the King of France to Monsieur Captain Cochran 1843”. The owners had hoped that the set might bring $25,000, but their expectations were greater than tripled. The final sale price on this lavish artistic set was $86,250. One of the most exciting historical finds in many years was a documented Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with holster rig, which at one time belonged to the notorious outlaw Jesse James. The gun and holster rig likely carried by Jesse as a teenager when he rode with Quantrill’s Raiders was given by Jesse’s widow Zerelda immediately after the funeral to lifelong friends Babe and Rufus Hudspeth. The Hudspeths rode with Frank and Jesse James during their years with Quantrill’s Raiders and had grown up in the same general area. The guns descended directly from Babe Hudspeth to the current consignor, an octogenarian who was recently widowed. An affidavit from the consignor attesting to the above information was strong evidence of its history with rare and conclusive evidence affirming the consignor’s statements. On the reverse of the silver belt keeper and buckle of the holster rig, Jesse had scratched his name “Jesse W. James” with the tip of a knife. The much worn inscription matched that of known signatures of the famous outlaw, but what was even more conclusive was the photograph taken of Babe Hudspeth, the new proud owner of the holster rig. Shortly after acquiring the rig, he and a cousin went to Winan’s Photographic Room in Independence, Missouri, and there he stood chest out, head cocked at a jaunty manner, his coat carefully tucked behind the gun, and the other side of his coat held back by his hand which rested on his hip, proudly brandishing this very Colt revolver and the holster with its unique silver buckle, belt keeper and belt tip. The combination of the affidavit, the signature and the period photograph of the rig was a unique set of conclusive proof of ownership and descent rarely encountered in a historic item. The rig sold for $230,000. Julia’s regularly features outstanding Civil War and Confederate items and this sale included some special offerings. Notable was the collection of swords from the late William H. Osborn, II estate. Bill Osborn, renowned in Confederate circles and an authority on Confederate swords, had amassed a select group of outstanding Confederate swords, some of which were considered to be perhaps the best of their type. One lot, a historic Confederate Field Officer’s sword of Edward Paine, 59th Alabama CSA, made by Louis Haiman, carried a pre-sale estimate of $65,000 to $90,000 and went out at $68,250. A beautiful Confederate Staff and Field Officer’s sword with rare “Fort Hilt” marked Thomas Griswold & Co. New Orleans sold for $46,000. An ultra rare Leech & Rigdon Cavalry Officer’s Saber from Osborn’s Collection brought $43,125. Another very important Confederate collection offered was that of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Edmunds. The Edmunds had collected Confederate memorabilia for many years and Fred was highly respected as an authority on Confederate Arms. His esteemed collection has always been coveted and some of the items in his collection were the finest examples known. The most exciting lot was a Leech & Rigdon revolver made in Greensboro, Georgia. The provenance together with its great condition warranted a $30,000 to $35,000 estimate but bidding competition shot well through the high estimate and ended up at $63,250. A Dance & Brothers Confederate Revolver, converted to 44 rimfire, sold for $43,125. A rare Augusta, Georgia marked Rigdon & Ansley revolver sold at $40,250 and a Spiller & Burr revolver serial #129, estimated at $25,000 to $30,000 sold just under high estimate at $29,300. A Leech & Rigdon revolver made in Augusta, Georgia in rare condition, also went out at $30,000. And one of the best of his swords offered was a Confederate Staff and Field Officer’s Sword by Leech & Rigdon with fine etched blade. Estimated at $30,000 to $35,000, it sold for $31,600. In addition to the Edmunds and Osborn Collections there were a number of other fine Confederate and Civil War items. A small group of Civil War Artillery from the Ken Horn Collection was offered as a collection. Estimated for $10,000 to $20,000, it went out at $15,000. Historic cased artillery tools used on the famous Civil War Cannon “Swamp Angel” carried a pre-sale estimate of $4,000 to $6,000 but sold for $7,700. A consecutively numbered pair of Le Mat revolvers were offered; any Confederate used Le Mat revolver is rare, but to find a matched pair is extraordinarily rare. They were estimated at $30,000 to $40,000 and sold just above high estimate for $40,250. A Berdan’s Sharps rifle with bayonet and scabbard from the Peter Wainwright Collection, estimated at $6,000 to $10,000 went out at $9,800. Another scarce Sharps Model 1874 mid-range No. 1 Single shot rifle estimated at $10,000 to $15,000 went out at just over $20,000. A pristine Colt 1861 special model musket from the Jim Eplen Collection, estimated at $8,000 to $12,000 realized just under high estimate at $11,200. A model 1855 US Rifled carbine in spectacular condition estimated at $12,500 to $17,500 sold for $23,000. Exquisite artistically made long rifles, one a flintlock rifle by contemporary maker Will Sater had fine silver wire inlay, carved wood, and silver embellishments. Another was a percussion lavishly carved, engraved, and inlaid with gold and silver by Cecil G. Brooks; each brought $17,250. A beautiful S. Mier full stock Kentucky flintlock rifle with engraved silver embellishments and carved stock carried a pre-sale estimate of $8,000 to $12,000 and went out at $9,200. In the days prior to the Julia auction, Poulin’s Auction Company, Mr. Julia’s sister and her husband, conducted a 2,000 lot firearms auction consisting of arms in the $5,000 range and below. Their sale generated $1.5 million. Together with $11 million at Julia’s, the total was around $12.5 million for the 5-day session in Fairfield, Maine. Twice a year, the Julia & Poulin auction companies conduct auctions back to back and the results have consistently been the most significant auction event to take place in the world at that time. Despite the tremendous success of the Julia sale, economic times are not the same as they were a year ago. Julia’s prediction that there would be plenty of bargains at the sale proved to be true. In addition, there were items that did not sell. Immediately after the auction, Julia’s posted a listing of things that did not find buyers, and within a week after the auction, a second flurry of activity took place with collectors negotiating offers for unsold items. “This is a buyer’s market today”, stated Jim Julia. “It is an extraordinary time for serious collectors of rare and antique firearms. The auction venue continues to be the most powerful marketing device in the world for offering diverse collections. In an economy where buying is sometimes sluggish, auctions with realistic estimates will produce very positive results and sometimes generate some exciting prices.” Julia’s next firearms auction is scheduled for March 2010, and is destined to include another spectacular array of firearms. Among the numerous items already consigned for that sale is a highly important offering of rare exquisite high-art Nicholas-Noël Boutet flintlock arms. More details about this and future auctions can be had by contacting Julia’s at James D. Julia Inc., 203 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, ME, 04937, or calling 207-453-7125 or visiting their website at www.jamesdjulia.com.

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	Rare & important Colt No. 5 holster model Texas Paterson percussion revolver (Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection), sold: $288,000
	Extraordinarily rare panel scene engraved Colt Single Action Army revolver from the 1876 Centennial Exhibition & the earliest known factory engraved single action army revolver (Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection). Est: $250,000 - $450,000, sold: $345,000.
	Very rare Early New Haven Arms Volcanic No. 1 pocket pistol (Ted Knee Collection). Est: $6,000 - $10,000, sold: $16,100.
	Very rare cased Colt Model 1851 London Navy revolver with canteen shoulder stock. Est: $35,000 - $45,000, sold: $40,250.
	Spectacular pair of cased Joseph Manton flintlock dueling pistols. Est: $30,000 - $40,000, sold: $63,250.
	Extremely rare cased Colt third model dragoon percussion revolver, sold: $138,000.
	Leech & Rigdon revolver made in Greensboro, Georgia, an outstanding example from the renowned Fred Edmunds Collection. Est: $30,000 - $35,000, sold: $63,250.
	Rare Augusta, Georgia marked Ridgon & Ansley revolver from the renowned Fred Edmunds Collection, sold: $40,250.
	Very Rare Dance & Brothers Confederate revolver from the renowned Fred Edmunds Collection, sold: $43,125.
	USMC (Remington 700) M40A1 sniper rifle w/ proper USMC scope (Carl Metz Collection). Est: $5,500 - $9,000, sold: $17,250.
	incredible set of three Nick Kusmit engraved & gold inlaid Winchester Model 61 pump action rifles with deluxe carved wood, cal 22. Est: $60,000 - $80,000, sold: $69,000
	Extremely rare cased Colt 1st Model dragoon percussion revolver (Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection), sold: $230,000.
	Extraordinary cased Colt Civilian 2nd Model dragoon percussion revolver (Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection), sold: $178,000.
	Extraordinary cased unfired Colt Civilian Model 1860 Army percussion revolver (Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection). Est: $50,000 - $75,000, sold: $92,000.
	Engraved Henry lever action repeating rifle cal 44 (Ted Knee Collection). Est: $35,000 - $50,000, sold: $40,250.
	Spectacular factory engraved Colt single action army revolver (Ted Knee Collection). Est: $40,000 - $70,000, sold: $71,875.
	Rare & extraordinary cased pair of royalty quality Manceaux percussion target pistols inscribed “given by the King of France to Monsieur Captaine Cochran 1843”. Est: $25,000 - $50,000, sold: $86,250.
	Russian AK-47 with Secret Service Provenance to Tet Offensive Battle at the American Embassy, Saigon. Est: $30,000 - $50,000, sold: $92,000.
	Joseph Manton double flint game gun 16 bore with original case. Est: $15,000 - $20,000, sold: $28,750.
	Superlative four color gold inlaid Westley Richards hand detachable lock 28 bore game gun with case and accessories, sold: $60,375.
	Awe inspiring and spectacular Flohimont engraved Purdey self-opening sidelock ejector game gun with case, sold $110,000.
	Exceptionally fine Hartmann & Weiss takedown magazine rifle with scope and case with exquisite engraving and artistic gold inlay. Est: $35,000 - $50,000, sold: $74,175.
	Ultra-rare Remington Model 1917 Mark II, the only 1917 rifle cut for Pedersen device with complete and unique Pedersen device (Peter Wainwright Coll.). Est. $30,000 - $50,000, sold: $40,250
	Perhaps one of the most important and exciting recent historical discoveries a Colt 1860 percussion army revolver and holster rig once owned by the notorious outlaw Jesse James, probably carried as a teenager when he was with Quantrill’s Raiders and descended through The Babe Hudspeth Family, brothers in arms and friend of Jesse James. Est: $200,000 - $300,000, sold: $230,000.
	As is typical in our current economy, not everything sells at auction, but one considerable surprise was this important shotgun, recently discovered documents affirmed that this BHE Grade Side-by-Side was ordered by Frank Butler, husband of the renown Annie Oakley. The gun ordered in 1903, with special engraved vignettes on each side of the breech depicting the love of his life Annie. The gun carried a pre-sale estimate of $30,000 - $50,000 and was a great surprise to Julia’s when it found no takers. Two years ago, Julia’s would have said there would have been 6 bidders on this lot, and it would have unquestionably flown above the high estimate. It’s just an example of some of the many bargains to be had in this economy, for passionate collectors who are still focused on collecting.
	Very rare identified Parker A-1 special 16 gauge side by side shotgun (Dr. David Rozier Collection). Est: $80,000 - $120,000, sold: $86,250.
	Exceptional late Remington Parker AAHE 12 gauge side by side shotgun (Dr. David Rozier Collection), sold: $63,000.
	Beautifully restored Parker AAHE Grade 12 gauge side-by-side shotgun with two sets of barrels. Est. $27,500-$37,500, sold $30,000
	Spectacular Cuno Helfricht engraved single action army revolver in unused condition. Est: $25,000 - $40,000, sold: $86,250.
	Extraordinary deluxe John Ulrich engraved Winchester Model 1876 lever action rifle, identified to famed sportsman Col. Archibald Rogers and long time friend of Theodore Roosevelt (Herbert G. Wellington Jr. Estate). Est: $50,000 - $125,000, sold for nearly $190,000
	Extraordinarily rare John Ulrich engraved gold inlaid Winchester 2nd Model 1873 deluxe lever action rifle, identified to famed Sportsman Col. Archibald Rogers and long time friend of Theodore Roosevelt (Herbert G. Wellington Jr. Estate). Est: $50,000 - $125,000, sold: $126,500.
	Nimschke engraved Henry marked Winchester 2nd Model 1866 saddle ring carbine cal 44. Est: $40,000 - $60,000, sold: $46,000.
	Holland and Holland Royal hammerless double rifle with rounded action bar cal. 500/ 450 Nitro Express. Made for Maharajah Ganga Singh of Bikaner. Est: $35,000 - $50,000, sold $32,200.
	J. Purdey extra finish side lock ejector single trigger shotgun 12 gauge with extra barrels, sold: $46,000.
	Extremely scarce Ithaca Classic Double Superlative Grade, 2 barrel, in 12 and 16 gauge. Est: $27,500 - $37,500, sold for nearly $34,000
	Rare Model 1903 Mark I bolt action rifle with original Pedersen device and two magazines. Est: $27,500 - $37,500, sold: $57,500.
	Incredible special order Winchester Model 21 Grand American small bore set. Est: $70,000 - $90,000, sold: $75,000
	WWII Japanese police sword given to the late actor Lee Marvin by the famous Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune. Est $500 - $1,000, sold $3,250
	Ultra rare Leech & Rigdon cavalry officer's saber from the estate of the renowned William H. Osborn, II, sold: $43,125.
	Confederate "Fort Hilt" staff and field officer's sword by Thomas Griswold & Co, New Orleans from the estate of the renowned William H. Osborn, II, sold: $46,000.
	Rare and historic Confederate staff and field officer's sword of Edward Paine, 59th Alabama CSA from the estate of the renowned William H. Osborn, II, sold: $74,750.
	J. & W. Tolley four bore hammer ball and shot gun with case. Est: $22,500 - $27,500, sold: $46,000.
	James Purdey 20 bore best quality sidelock ejector game gun with original case and accessories. Est: $32,500 - $42,500, sold: $54,600.
	Exceedingly rare and important James Purdey 16 bore double flint shotgun. Est: $50,000 - $70,000, sold: $69,000.
	Outstanding special order Winchester 1886 deluxe lever action rifle cal 45-70, sold: $40,250.
	Outstanding LC Smith Premier Grade 20 gauge cased two barrel set. Est: $27,500 - $37,500, sold: $52,000
	Outstanding Winchester 1876 deluxe lever action rifle cal 45-60. Est. 30,000-40,000, sold $46,000
	Extraordinary & spectacular cased engraved pair of Colt Model 1862 police percussion revolvers that almost certainly belonged To Maj. Gen. James B. Mcpherson (Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection), sold: $288,000.
	Extraordinary presentation book cased engraved Colt Model 1849 pocket percussion revolver (Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection), sold: $178,250.
	Extraordinarily rare cased engraved exhibition quality Colt Model 1862 police percussion revolver (Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection), sold: $166,750.

For a matter of months now, many in the firearms fraternity have awaited the spring Julia firearm’s auction with bated breath and with very good reason; the March sale indeed was one of the most significant auctions to take place in decades. Its success would be a strong indicator and would help to reinvigorate confidence in the collecting of antique firearms. Or if it were to fail, it would have the exact opposite effect. At stake was not only a fabulous offering of various high-quality firearms from numerous estates and collections, but more importantly Session I of the world famous Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection of antique Colts. Gun for gun, based on rarity, quality and value, this was the most significant grouping of firearms to ever be offered at auction. Indeed, there have been larger collections and perhaps collections whose total gross may have even exceeded that of the Murphy Collection, but never in history has there been as select a grouping as the Murphy items. Dr. Joseph A. Murphy, a veteran of the Vietnam War and a highly successful businessman from Pennsylvania, began his quest for quality Colts approximately 20 years ago. At the outset he immediately established himself as a serious and passionate collector with a focused goal of assembling some of the finest Colts available. Not only was he willing to “step up to the plate” for a truly spectacular Colt but to ensure that each addition to his collection was as important and in as great condition as it appeared to be, he employed the expertise and services of some of the foremost Colt experts in the world. The extremely thorough vetting of each item added to the Murphy Collection resulted in an assemblage of Colts with an extraordinary pedigree. For many years, Doc enjoyed his collection, shared it with friends and other passionate collectors and a little over 10 years ago, a lavish, full-color coffee table book was produced depicting his extraordinary collection. In recent years, it has continued to become more and more difficult for Doc to find items of comparable quality and pedigree to add to his collection. After the success of the Julia October 2008 sale, despite the traumatic economic times, Doc made a decision to dispose of his collection and refocus his interest on his original love, early martial single-shot pistols. Doc’s legacy in the Colt world has had a significantly positive impact, not only as a result of his original formation of this extraordinary collection and the manner by which he did so, but also in the very choice of time in history he elected to divest himself of the collection. At the time that Doc seriously entered the Colt collecting fraternity and developed his passion for truly extraordinary Colts, his bold and purposeful interest backed by a willingness to pay for quality Colts resulted in a significant amount of positive interest in the Colt world. Each time Doc “stepped up to the plate” and purchased another great rarity for his collection, the sales tended to have a positive impact and bolstered both the values and the appreciation of rare Colts. Probably his most dramatic effect upon the fraternity was his decision to sell his collection at this point in time. For years, in fact for generations, we have been taught in the antique collecting field that whatever you collect, try to buy truly great examples. In doing so, as the old adage suggests, the likelihood is great items will retain their value, and there is a strong likelihood they’ll appreciate in value. Certainly Doc’s decision to sell the guns at this point in time would be one of the boldest tests of the Colt market and of the adage “buy the best”. Just as he was bold and confident in his drive to assemble his collection, he was equally as bold and confident when it came time to sell. Since October of 2008 the economy of our country and the world has been the worst most of us have seen in a lifetime. Many sellers have become apprehensive about selling in these times. When this happens, it is almost a self-fulfilling prophesy. If only marginal or average things come to auction there will likely be marginal or average interest, which results in lackluster sales. This appears to verify potential sellers’ fears and thus the self-fulfilling prophesy. Doc’s decision to offer his collection was indeed a bold move. At 10 am Tuesday morning on March 17th, Jim Julia began his sale with the first session of the Murphy Collection. This offering, numbered 40 lots. The very first lot up was an extraordinary cased engraved #3 Colt Paterson revolver. This spectacular example with a presale estimate of $275,000-$500,000 went out at $517,500. You could almost hear the collective sigh in the room as gun after gun brought strong, and in some cases extraordinary, prices. The second lot up, another cased Paterson, a #3 belt model, was estimated at $225,000-$375,000. It brought $402,500. Gun after gun saw significant competition and strong results. Lot 2017, a spectacular engraved Civil War era 1860 Colt Army, believed to have been given to Ulysses S. Grant was estimated at $350,000-$650,000; it went out at $402,000. A rare cased Colt Root revolver known as a Charter Oak Colt was estimated at $135,000-$235,000 and went out at $253,000. The grips were made from oak retrieved from the historic Charter Oak, hence the name. A cased presentation 1851 Navy revolver presented to Franklin Pierce, later President of the United States, carried a pre-sale estimate of $150,000-$275,000. It went out at $207,000. The star of this collection was the Sears & Roebuck engraved and gold inlaid Colt revolver. This legendary Colt was ordered by the world-famous Sears & Roebuck catalog company around the turn of the century. The idea being was to have Colt produce an extraordinary revolver that Sears & Roebuck would offer for sale in their upcoming catalog. Sears & Roebuck ordered and purchased the gun and proceeded to offer it in various upcoming catalogs, along with their general line. The ploy was more of a marketing gimmick than it was an attempt to make money on the sale of the gun itself. While it attracted extraordinary interest amongst hundreds of thousands of the catalog recipients, the pistol never sold. In fact, it was put away in a safe and forgotten about until the mid-1950s when it was rediscovered and offered for sale to then well-known Colt collector and famous singer, Mel Tormé. Purportedly Tormé anguished for a few weeks about paying the extravagant sum of $750 for this old Colt but finally he succumbed. At the auction, Julia’s offered it with a pre-sale estimate of $450,000-$800,000 and the gun finally went out at $747,500! At least four very serious clients had traveled to the auction from various parts of North America, but the winning bidder was Marty Lane, a renowned Colt collector and dealer from New York City. Shortly thereafter, another spectacular engraved Colt single action was offered and touted as being “the first factory engraved Colt ever made”. It had been exhibited in the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 and carried a pre-sale estimate of $350,000-$600,000 but went out at $701,500, again to Mr. Lane. As spectacular as the Murphy Collection was and as impressive as the sales results were, these were not the only exciting things in the auction. In fact, of the approximate 900 lots offered, the Murphy portion represented only 40 lots. There were a number of strong prices registered throughout both days of the auction. A rare factory-engraved, silver-plated Bisley Colt, estimated at $35,000-$55,000, sold for just under $55,000. A Colt Frontier six shooter, estimated at $22,500-$27,500 brought $43,125 and an incredible Nettleton Colt SA estimated at $90,000-$110,000 sold for $97,750. Day 2 also included a lavish offering of rare Winchesters and volcanic arms. A superb New Haven Arms volcanic carbine estimated at $40,000-$50,000 went out at $57,500. An exceptional Navy size volcanic pistol, estimated at $35,000-$55,000 sold for just over $43,000. Winchesters included a rare 1876 (1 of 1000) which had been professionally refinished and thus estimated at $80,000-$120,000. This beautiful gun went out at $86,250. A Civil War engraved Henry rifle, which once belonged to Medal of Honor winner Captain Samuel Hymer was estimated at $45,000-$65,000 and realized $57,500. An exceptional Winchester 73 deluxe with British proof marks, estimated at $35,000-$40,000 brought a strong $55,775. The second day’s offering also included a select grouping of Civil War objects such as a fabulous, recently discovered Tiffany presentation sword, ordered, paid for and presented by recently freed slaves of South Carolina to General Rufus Saxton. Saxton was a Medal of Honor winner and also a strong believer in the cause of emancipation. The sword was acquired and presented to Saxton on the first anniversary of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. It carried a pre-sale estimate of $85,000-$125,000 and it sold for $86,250. A very attractive 26-star American flag with a “great star” field, was estimated at $4,000-$8,000 but saw much serious bidding and went out at $13,225. Many with an interest in the West and cowboy lore have in recent years probably seen the movie, “Quigley Down Under” starring Tom Selleck. In this role, Selleck carried a Sharps buffalo rifle with him to Australia for this adventure. As per Tom, there were actually three of these rifles made to be used by him in the movie, this being one of them. Tom had donated this very rifle to the NRA for a special fundraising raffle. Tickets were sold for a good part of the year for a chance at the famous Selleck rifle. As a result, the NRA generated approximately $3.5 Million worth of earnings from the sale of the tickets. The lucky young winners were elated to learn of their great fortune and originally accepted the rifle with much pride and admiration until the tax man knocked on their door and demanded it’s just due for the tax (which was a significant sum). The rifle’s value had been pegged at around $100,000 by the IRS and the lucky/unfortunate winners had the tax obligation to pay immediately. It was later consigned to Julia’s with an estimate of $55,000-$100,000 and the final sale price was $69,000. Also sold on Day 2 were a number of early weapons including a Henry Noll relief carved Kentucky rifle estimated at $20,000-$25,000 which realized just over $20,000. A pair of cased John Manton percussion dueling pistols, estimated at $7,000-$9,000 went out at $20,700 and a Tathum single flint rifle, estimated at $2,500-$4,000 went for over four times the high estimate at $18,400. Session I featured another outstanding offering of Class III weapons. For the last three auctions, the Julia company has offered some of the largest and best offerings of Class III weapons of anyone in North America and this sale was no exception with between 40-50 Class III weapons. A German WWII MP44 automatic assault rifle, estimated at $15,000-$20,000 went out at $24,150 and a Colt Thompson 1921AC submachine gun, estimated at $20,000-$27,500 went out at $28,750. Other military arms of the late 19th and 20th century included a fine cased Borschardt pistol, estimated at $20,000-$30,000 which went out at $33,350. A Webley-Fosbery 1902 semi-auto revolver, estimated at $5,000-$8,000 realized $25,300. A rare Mauser long barrel broomhandle Bolo with matching shoulder stock and harness estimated at $6,000-$10,000 sold for $17,250. There was a large collection of military rifles from the well-known Clinton Collection of Illinois. Included in the offering of long arms was a rare Pedersen rifle by Vickers-Armstrong of England estimated at $6,000-$9,000 which went out at $10,925. Day 1 also included a spectacular offering of high-grade shotguns and sporting rifles. In recent years, Julia’s has also distinguished itself in this field, offering and selling some of the finest shotguns currently on the market. Their sales, for a matter of years now, have consistently included some of the largest offerings of high-quality shotguns and this auction was no exception. A spectacular Fabbri over/under shotgun, estimated at $75,000-$100,000 realized $89,125. A stunning John Rigby rising bite cased double rifle estimated at $70,000-$100,000 sold for $79,350. A small highly select grouping of quality Parkers included an AAHE side-by-side estimated at $60,000-$90,000 that sold for $63,250 while a unique Parker CHE grade 28 gauge side-by-side estimated at $30,000-$60,000 brought a strong $55,000. Another very rare Parker small bore DHE skeet gun with ventilated rib estimated at $40,000-$60,000 realized $51,750. All in all, the Julia sale grossed $11.5 Million, but at the time of this article, there were a number of sales pending, so the total gross is likely to jump from this figure. The $11.5 Million gross was earned on $8.7 Million worth of low estimate and therefore, a total of $2.8 Million over the low estimate. The average sale value per lot was the highest ever in the industry at approximately $15,000 per lot. These are definitely different times and despite the great strength that the Murphy guns and many of the other quality and rare items in this auction showed, the impact of the current economy was obvious. For the first time in years, there were a number of bargains, whether it was Colts, Class III, high-grade shotguns, Winchesters, or literally any category. Just as there were strong, exciting and vibrant prices attained there were also a number of bargains. For the first time in about ten years, auctions once again represented an opportunity to attain truly strong prices for quality items but at the same time are also an emporium where one could find some very good bargains. At the time of this printing there were a number of clients negotiating on some outstanding lots which had not sold in the auction, but overall the auction was a stunning success. This success was not only another extremely positive experience for the Julia firm which indeed distinguished itself, but also once again, a testament to the confidence, conviction and passion of collectors of antique firearms. The Julia auction was not the only gun event in Fairfield, Maine during this time period. Jim’s sister and her husband, Jeannine & Steve Poulin in recent years have entered the catalog firearms auction market. Their auction house tends to specialize in the under $5,000 firearms while Julia’s tends to specialize in the more expensive guns. The Poulin auction, located literally 50 yards from the Julia auction facilities, conducted a sale on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday prior to the large Julia auction and with tremendous success. The total pre-sale estimate was approximately $820,000 with a final sale price of $1 Million! One item, a 2nd Model Brown Bess estimated at $3,500-$5,000 realized $23,000. In total, between both auction companies on this weekend, a gross of nearly $13 Million was attained. More details concerning the Poulin auction can be had by phone at (207) 453-2114, or via e-mail at info@poulinantiques.com. Julia’s next firearms auction is schedule for October 2009. In addition to Session II of the Murphy Collection, it already includes a number of superb offerings and should be once again, another extraordinary sale. More details for this sale can be had by contacting Julia’s by mail at PO Box 830, Fairfield, Maine 04357, by phone at (207) 453-7125, by fax at (207) 453-2502 or via e-mail at info@jamesdjulia.com. Please visit our website at www.jamesdjulia.com. To view our photo gallery from the March auction click here

Spring Auction 2009 Top 25

lot	title	low	high	sold
2030	THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, THE SEARS & ROEBUCK “COW BOY” SPECIAL.	$450,000	$800,000	$747,500
2032	EXTRAORDINARILY RARE PANEL SCENE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, THE EARLIEST KNOWN ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION “THE 1876 CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION COLT”.	$350,000	$600,000	$701,500
2000	EXTRAORDINARY CASED ENGRAVED NO.2 COLT PATERSON BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$275,000	$500,000	$517,500
2001	EXTREMELY RARE CASED ENGRAVED SILVER PLATED & INLAID COLT NO. 5 BELT MODEL TEXAS PATERSON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$350,000	$650,000	$402,500
2017	EXTRAORDINARY & LEGENDARY UNION/LIBERTY CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY WITH EBONY GRIP ASSOCIATED WITH ULYSSES S. GRANT.	$350,000	$650,000	$402,500
2004	EXTREMELY RARE PROTOTYPE TRANSITION COLT WHITNEYVILLE-HARTFORD DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$225,000	$375,000	$253,000
2009	FABULOUS GEN. FRANKLIN PIERCE DOUBLE PRESENTATION CASED COLT 1ST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$250,000	$450,000	$253,000
2020	EXTRAORDINARILY RARE CASED ENGRAVED INVENTOR PRESENTATION COLT CHARTER OAK 1855 ROOT MODEL 2 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$135,000	$235,000	$253,000
2010	INCREDIBLY UNIQUE PRESIDENT FRANKLIN PIERCE FROM COL. COLT PRESENTATION CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$150,000	$275,000	$207,000
2012	EXTRAORDINARY DELUXE ROSEWOOD CASED & DELUXE GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED COLT PRESENTATION GRADE MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$90,000	$160,000	$184,000
2015	EXTRAORDINARILY RARE BOOK CASED INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$75,000	$135,000	$155,250
2007	ELEGANT SILVER MOUNTED HALF STOCK PRESENTATION RIFLE MADE FOR UNION CIVIL WAR HERO MAJOR ROBERT ANDERSON BY DANIEL SEARLES, BATON ROUGE, LA WITH DISPLAY CASE.	$20,000	$40,000	$115,000
2019	EXCEPTIONALLY RARE & IMPORTANT CASED PROTOTYPE COLT FLUTED CYLINDER MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$75,000	$125,000	$97,750
2137	INCREDIBLE HENRY NETTLETON COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.	$90,000	$110,000	$97,750
1213	*SPECTACULAR FABBRI OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN.	$75,000	$100,000	$89,125
2249	EXTREMELY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 1 OF 1,000 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.	$80,000	$120,000	$89,125
2021	SPECTACULAR DELUXE ENGRAVED MASS ARMS WESSON & LEAVITT'S PATENT DRAGOON SIZED REVOLVER WITH EXPERIMENTAL OR PROTOTYPE SPRING-LOADED LOADING LEVER.	$50,000	$90,000	$86,250
2125	*EXTRAORDINARY "C" ENGRAVED 1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.	$70,000	$80,000	$86,250
2377	FABULOUS TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD PRESENTED BY THE FREED SLAVES OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO GEN. RUFUS SAXTON.	$85,000	$125,000	$86,250
2033	VERY EARLY CASED CIVILIAN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.	$75,000	$125,000	$80,500
1238	*STUNNING JOHN RIGBY BEST RISING BITE SIDE LOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.	$70,000	$100,000	$79,350
2013	EXTREMELY RARE CASED INVENTOR DOUBLE PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$60,000	$100,000	$74,750
2014	EXTRAORDINARILY RARE & PROBABLY THE ONLY KNOWN CASED ENGRAVED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1865 POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$75,000	$125,000	$74,750
2016	WONDERFUL CASED MARTIALLY MARKED ENGRAVED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$75,000	$125,000	$74,750
2018	EXTRAORDINARILY RARE CASED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.	$65,000	$125,000	$74,750

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	Lot 2030. THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, THE SEARS & ROEBUCK “COW BOY” SPECIAL. (est. $450,000 - $800,000) SOLD: $747,500
	Lot 2032. EXTRAORDINARILY RARE PANEL SCENE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, THE EARLIEST KNOWN ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION “THE 1876 CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION COLT”. (est. $350,000 - $600,000) SOLD: $701,500
	Lot 2000. EXTRAORDINARY CASED ENGRAVED NO.2 COLT PATERSON BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. (est. $275,000 - $500,000) SOLD: $517,500
	Lot 2017. EXTRAORDINARY & LEGENDARY UNION/LIBERTY CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY WITH EBONY GRIP ASSOCIATED WITH ULYSSES S. GRANT. (est. $350,000 - $650,000) SOLD: $402,500
	Lot 2010. INCREDIBLY UNIQUE PRESIDENT FRANKLIN PIERCE FROM COL. COLT PRESENTATION CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. (est. $150,000 - $275,000) SOLD: $207,000
	Lot 2020. EXTRAORDINARILY RARE CASED ENGRAVED INVENTOR PRESENTATION COLT CHARTER OAK 1855 ROOT MODEL 2 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. (est. $135,000 - $235,000) SOLD: $253,000
	Lot 2125. *EXTRAORDINARY "C" ENGRAVED 1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. (est. $70,000 - $80,000) SOLD: $86,250
	Lot 2133. *EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SILVER PLATED INSCRIBED COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL PERIOD HOLSTER. (est. $35,000 - $55,000) SOLD: $54,625
	Lot 1213. *SPECTACULAR FABBRI OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN. (est. $75,000 - $100,000) SOLD: $89,125
	Lot 1238. *STUNNING JOHN RIGBY BEST RISING BITE SIDE LOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. (est. $70,000 - $100,000) SOLD: $79,350
	Lot 1031. **COLT THOMPSON MODEL 1921AC SUBMACHINE GUN (C&R). (est. $20,000 - $27,500) SOLD: $28,750
	Lot 1342. *RARE AND UNIQUE PARKER CHE GRADE 28 GA SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. (est. $30,000 - $60,000) SOLD: $55,200
	Lot 1214. *EXTREMELY RARE FABBRI SIDE BY SIDE PIGEON GUN. (est. $37,500 - $47,500) SOLD: $54,625
	Lot 1180. TRULY SPECTACULAR PAIR. JAMES PURDEY PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE AND SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. (est. $60,000 - $90,000) SOLD: $54,625
	Lot 1341. *VERY RARE PARKER BROS SMALL BORE DHE SKEET GUN WITH FACTORY VENT RIB. (est. $40,000 - $60,000) SOLD: $51,750
	Lot 2377. FABULOUS TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD PRESENTED BY THE FREED SLAVES OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO GEN. RUFUS SAXTON. (est. $85,000 - $125,000) SOLD: $86,250
	Lot 2357G. *RARE SHILOH SHARPS HARTFORD MODEL RIFLE BUILT FOR TOM SELLECK FOR HIS MOTION PICTURE "QUIGLEY DOWN UNDER" WHICH HE DONATED TO THE NRA IN 2006. (est. $55,000 - $100,000) SOLD: $69,000
	Lot 2357B. RARE SHARPS MODEL 1851 SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION RIFLE. (est. $20,000 - $30,000) SOLD: $23,000
	Lot 2241. RARE CIVIL WAR ENGRAVED & INSCRIBED HENRY RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER CAPT. SAMUEL HYMER. (est. $45,000 - $65,000) SOLD: $57,500
	Lot 2239. SUPERB NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC CARBINE. (est. $40,000 - $50,000) SOLD: $57,500
	Lot 2254. EXCEPTIONAL WINCHESTER 1873 DELUXE WITH BRITISH PROOF MARKS. (est. $35,000 - $40,000) SOLD: $55,775
	Lot 2240. FACTORY ENGRAVED SILVER PLATED HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE. (est. $40,000 - $60,000) SOLD: $54,625
	Lot 1154. SCARCE CASED BORCHARDT SEMI-AUTO PISTOL BY DWM. (est. $20,000 - $30,000) SOLD: $33,350
	Lot 1174. *EXTREMELY RARE WEBLEY FOSBERY MODEL 1902 SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER. (est. $5,000 - $8,000) SOLD: $25,300
	Lot 1025. **ONE OF A KIND HK 21E-PDW. (est. $25,000 - $35,000) SOLD: $25,875
	Lot 1001. **JAPANESE TYPE 92 MACHINE GUN (C&R). (est. $15,000 - $20,000) SOLD: $23,000
	Lot 1256. PAIR OF JOHN MANTON PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLS WITH ORIGINAL CASE. (est. $7,000 - $9,000) SOLD: $20,700
	Lot 1369. WONDERFUL ELEPHANT SKIN LEG-O-MUTTON TAKEDOWN SHOTGUN CASE THAT BELONGED TO ANNIE OAKLEY. (est. $5,000 - $7,000) SOLD: $17,250
	Lot 1008. **BROWNING 1917A1 MACHINE GUN ON GROUP INDUSTRIES M37 SIDE PLATE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). (est. $12,000 - $17,000) SOLD: $17,250
	Lot 2392G. 26 STAR "GREAT STAR" AMERICAN FLAG. (est. $4,000 - $8,000) SOLD: $13,225