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FAIRFIELD, MAINE - James D. Julia auctioneers christened its new auction facilities with its first firearms auction on March 13-14. The auction grossed $9 million, which Julia claims is a record achieved by no other auction house for a firearms auction; however, Julia in the last two years has conducted three firearms auctions in the $9 million range.
Julia stated that gun-for-gun, this was one of the finest presentations of firearms anyone had presented at auction in recent years. His fall auction had included more than 2,000 firearms, which grossed approximately $9.3 million; this auction, however, featured only 1,000 firearms, yet it netted a tad over $9 million.
The first day featured a number of outstanding lots. The most significant collection was that of a private Southern collector who had recently decided to dispose of much of his collection so that he might begin anew. Item after item brought strong and sometimes record prices. A rare and exceptionally fine Colt Walker percussion revolver, B Company Number 8, in outstanding condition carried a presale estimate of $250/350,000 but blew by that to $431,250. An extremely rare cased Colt No. 5 Model Texas Paterson revolver, considered to be one of the finest of its type in existence, brought $316,250.
Rarities were almost common at this auction. A cased Model C Pocket No. 1 Baby Paterson revolver brought $103,500. A rare Model 2 Paterson cased belt revolver sold for $120,750. Other rare Colt offerings included an exceptionally rare Samuel Colt presentation cased three-gun set. Colt three-gun sets were extraordinarily rare, but this set was engraved to and had been presented to Lieutenant Silas Bent, a personal friend of Colonel Colt. Lieutenant Bent was instrumental in assisting Colt in getting examples of his firearms brought to Japan on Admiral Perry's historic visit in the 1850s. The three-gun set sold for $51,750. An extremely choice cased, martially marked Second Model Colt Dragoon sold for $83,375. Another great antique Colt was a very rare Model 1839 Paterson carbine in outstanding condition, which had at one time been an exhibition gun. It sold for $69,000.
Other high-end sellers on Day 1 were Smith & Wessons. A one-of-a-kind, elaborately engraved Smith & Wesson No. 3 Second Model American revolver with lavish gold work sold for $172,500. The same collector also won the second Smith & Wesson engraved and gold inlaid No. 3 Second Model American, which sold for $195,000. Another Smith & Wesson lot, which Julia described as "an exceedingly rare and stupendous pair of No. 1 Second Issue Spur Trigger Gold Inlaid revolvers," sold this time for $207,000, again to the same collector.
ther high-end sellers on Day 1 were Smith & Wessons. A one-of-a-kind, elaborately engraved Smith & Wesson No. 3 Second Model American revolver with lavish gold work sold for $172,500. The same collector also won the second Smith & Wesson engraved and gold inlaid No. 3 Second Model American, which sold for $195,000. Another Smith & Wesson lot, which Julia described as "an exceedingly rare and stupendous pair of No. 1 Second Issue Spur Trigger Gold Inlaid revolvers," sold this time for $207,000, again to the same collector.Included among the Civil War artifacts was an important, historic Confederate battle flag of the Mississippi variance, possibly used at the Battle of Shiloh. The flag sold for $66,125. Other Civil War items included the Civil War headquarters flag of Colonel Charles Everett, commander of the First Brigade, Department of the Gulf, 1864. It brought $23,000.
A small but select grouping of Winchester rifles included a rare Model 1860 Iron Frame Henry, $86,250. An outstanding Model 1866 saddle ring carbine sold for $46,000, and a choice Model 1876 Winchester caliber 40/60 went out for $42,550.
Remingtons were also well-represented. An extremely rare, one-of-a-kind cased, engraved Remington family presentation New Model pistol sold to a private museum for $28,750. The pistol was presented to A.T. Welch by S. Remington.
The success of the first day was nearly equaled by the success of the second day. A collection of shotguns from the collection from the late Dave Dennis, together with fine consignments from various other estates and collections, resulted in one of the most extraordinary offerings of high-grade shotguns probably ever offered in North America-certainly for the number and quality.
One of the high sellers was an extremely rare, cased Parker small bore A1 Special Grade two-barrel set. It sold for $97,500.
This auction included a number of rare Winchester Grand American Model 21s. A rare two-barrel set made expressly for John M. Olin, one of the lead figures in the Winchester firm for many years, sold for $80,500.
A rare Parker A1 Special 20 gauge went for $51,000, and a very rare Parker A1 Special or AHE grade double barrel saw a great deal of interest and went out at $54,625. A spectacular and ultrarare cased Winchester Model 21 three-barrel set in 20, 28, and 410 gauge went out at $63,250.
A cased pair of John Dickson & Son muzzle loading double rifles, believed to have never been fired, still in their original case and in extraordinary condition, sold for $51,750.One of the finest producers of high-grade shotguns in the world today is located in Connecticut. Owned by Anthony Galazon, the Connecticut Shotgun Company produces extraordinary shotguns and side-by-side rifles. A number of Galazon's creations were collected by Dennis and sold as part of his collection. One of the most intriguing and appealing offerings was a limited production, diminutive Fox miniature side-by-side, engraved and gold-inlaid .22 caliber rifle. This creation sold for $37,375.
Also included in the second day of the sale was a rare and important collection of US Springfield '03 rifles. One of the most important offerings was an extremely rare US Springfield with Pederson device; it went out at $51,750. Another great rarity in this single-owner private collection was a 1903 Springfield Rod Bayonet. Very few of these exist, and this one was a fine example; it sold for $43,125.
A large grouping of modern handguns was also included in the second day, which in general brought very strong prices, including a portion of the collection of Dolph McCleish of Monroe, La.; much of the McCleish collection was featured in the Day 2 Julia auction as well as the Poulin auction, which took place on Sunday. McCleish, a lifelong passionate collector of firearms with particular interest in Remington, offered a very special item - a historic Remington Model 8 rifle, which had been used by Sheriff's Deputy Prentiss Oakley in the ambush of the notorious gangsters Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Oakley, a superb marksman, used this rifle to shoot Clyde Barrow, and it is believed he also shot Bonnie Parker. The gun sold for $69,000.
All prices include the 15 percent buyer's premium.
Julia's next firearms auction is scheduled for early October. For information, 207-453-7125, email [email protected] or www.juliaauctions.com.
FAIRFIELD, MAINE - James D. Julia auctioneers christened its new auction facilities with its first firearms auction on March 13-14. The auction grossed $9 million, which Julia claims is a record achieved by no other auction house for a firearms auction; however, Julia in the last two years has conducted three firearms auctions in the $9 million range.
Julia stated that gun-for-gun, this was one of the finest presentations of firearms anyone had presented at auction in recent years. His fall auction had included more than 2,000 firearms, which grossed approximately $9.3 million; this auction, however, featured only 1,000 firearms, yet it netted a tad over $9 million.
The first day featured a number of outstanding lots. The most significant collection was that of a private Southern collector who had recently decided to dispose of much of his collection so that he might begin anew. Item after item brought strong and sometimes record prices. A rare and exceptionally fine Colt Walker percussion revolver, B Company Number 8, in outstanding condition carried a presale estimate of $250/350,000 but blew by that to $431,250. An extremely rare cased Colt No. 5 Model Texas Paterson revolver, considered to be one of the finest of its type in existence, brought $316,250.
Rarities were almost common at this auction. A cased Model C Pocket No. 1 Baby Paterson revolver brought $103,500. A rare Model 2 Paterson cased belt revolver sold for $120,750. Other rare Colt offerings included an exceptionally rare Samuel Colt presentation cased three-gun set. Colt three-gun sets were extraordinarily rare, but this set was engraved to and had been presented to Lieutenant Silas Bent, a personal friend of Colonel Colt. Lieutenant Bent was instrumental in assisting Colt in getting examples of his firearms brought to Japan on Admiral Perry's historic visit in the 1850s. The three-gun set sold for $51,750. An extremely choice cased, martially marked Second Model Colt Dragoon sold for $83,375. Another great antique Colt was a very rare Model 1839 Paterson carbine in outstanding condition, which had at one time been an exhibition gun. It sold for $69,000.
Other high-end sellers on Day 1 were Smith & Wessons. A one-of-a-kind, elaborately engraved Smith & Wesson No. 3 Second Model American revolver with lavish gold work sold for $172,500. The same collector also won the second Smith & Wesson engraved and gold inlaid No. 3 Second Model American, which sold for $195,000. Another Smith & Wesson lot, which Julia described as "an exceedingly rare and stupendous pair of No. 1 Second Issue Spur Trigger Gold Inlaid revolvers," sold this time for $207,000, again to the same collector.
ther high-end sellers on Day 1 were Smith & Wessons. A one-of-a-kind, elaborately engraved Smith & Wesson No. 3 Second Model American revolver with lavish gold work sold for $172,500. The same collector also won the second Smith & Wesson engraved and gold inlaid No. 3 Second Model American, which sold for $195,000. Another Smith & Wesson lot, which Julia described as "an exceedingly rare and stupendous pair of No. 1 Second Issue Spur Trigger Gold Inlaid revolvers," sold this time for $207,000, again to the same collector.Included among the Civil War artifacts was an important, historic Confederate battle flag of the Mississippi variance, possibly used at the Battle of Shiloh. The flag sold for $66,125. Other Civil War items included the Civil War headquarters flag of Colonel Charles Everett, commander of the First Brigade, Department of the Gulf, 1864. It brought $23,000.
A small but select grouping of Winchester rifles included a rare Model 1860 Iron Frame Henry, $86,250. An outstanding Model 1866 saddle ring carbine sold for $46,000, and a choice Model 1876 Winchester caliber 40/60 went out for $42,550.
Remingtons were also well-represented. An extremely rare, one-of-a-kind cased, engraved Remington family presentation New Model pistol sold to a private museum for $28,750. The pistol was presented to A.T. Welch by S. Remington.
The success of the first day was nearly equaled by the success of the second day. A collection of shotguns from the collection from the late Dave Dennis, together with fine consignments from various other estates and collections, resulted in one of the most extraordinary offerings of high-grade shotguns probably ever offered in North America-certainly for the number and quality.
One of the high sellers was an extremely rare, cased Parker small bore A1 Special Grade two-barrel set. It sold for $97,500.
This auction included a number of rare Winchester Grand American Model 21s. A rare two-barrel set made expressly for John M. Olin, one of the lead figures in the Winchester firm for many years, sold for $80,500.
A rare Parker A1 Special 20 gauge went for $51,000, and a very rare Parker A1 Special or AHE grade double barrel saw a great deal of interest and went out at $54,625. A spectacular and ultrarare cased Winchester Model 21 three-barrel set in 20, 28, and 410 gauge went out at $63,250.
A cased pair of John Dickson & Son muzzle loading double rifles, believed to have never been fired, still in their original case and in extraordinary condition, sold for $51,750.One of the finest producers of high-grade shotguns in the world today is located in Connecticut. Owned by Anthony Galazon, the Connecticut Shotgun Company produces extraordinary shotguns and side-by-side rifles. A number of Galazon's creations were collected by Dennis and sold as part of his collection. One of the most intriguing and appealing offerings was a limited production, diminutive Fox miniature side-by-side, engraved and gold-inlaid .22 caliber rifle. This creation sold for $37,375.
Also included in the second day of the sale was a rare and important collection of US Springfield '03 rifles. One of the most important offerings was an extremely rare US Springfield with Pederson device; it went out at $51,750. Another great rarity in this single-owner private collection was a 1903 Springfield Rod Bayonet. Very few of these exist, and this one was a fine example; it sold for $43,125.
A large grouping of modern handguns was also included in the second day, which in general brought very strong prices, including a portion of the collection of Dolph McCleish of Monroe, La.; much of the McCleish collection was featured in the Day 2 Julia auction as well as the Poulin auction, which took place on Sunday. McCleish, a lifelong passionate collector of firearms with particular interest in Remington, offered a very special item - a historic Remington Model 8 rifle, which had been used by Sheriff's Deputy Prentiss Oakley in the ambush of the notorious gangsters Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Oakley, a superb marksman, used this rifle to shoot Clyde Barrow, and it is believed he also shot Bonnie Parker. The gun sold for $69,000.
All prices include the 15 percent buyer's premium.
Julia's next firearms auction is scheduled for early October. For information, 207-453-7125, email [email protected] or www.juliaauctions.com.
