Read This! (Classic/Antique Auction).

Guys….

How would you like to go to a gun show where there were hundreds of guns, cartridges, accessories – every kind of thing you could think of, and a lot you wouldn’t ranging from flintlocks to machine guns? Some are associated with famous people or events.

Even more what of most of this was in the very best available condition, stuff you likely wouldn’t see except in a few museums or high-dollar private collections?

Well if you follow the posted link you can – and best of all you can look for free.

http://jamesdjulia.com/auctions/div_catalog_320.asp

No, I didn’t notice any EBR’s or polymer pistols, although there might have been some. On the other hand military small arms going back to the American Revolution are well represented. There also enough rare and ordinary “Guns of the Old West” to drive any cowboy or history buff up a wall. These you understand aren’t reproductions or replicas – they are the real things. There is no shortage of C&B or SAA Colt’s, and if a Walker floats your boat they’re at least two to choose from. Of course Winchester, Remington, Sharps, etc. come up on a regular basis. So do a large number of high-grade double barreled shotguns – cased and otherwise. Or maybe you’re a fanboy when it comes to Colt automatic pistols – especially the 1911 platform. It this case you’ll see enough to boggle your mind!

And you guys (and gals) that like a sharp edge haven’t been left out. You’ll find older classic pocketknives, custom bench made knives, antique knives of many different kinds, and even swords.

You may also notice some estimated values that make you feel faint. Clearly you have to be in the bucks to play this part of the game. So some might ask, “Why bother looking?”

The answer is because there are detailed descriptions of each and every piece, with an included professional-grade photograph. Nothing there was taken with a cell-phone camera. So if you’re smart you’ll take this opportunity to get an education, and do so without having to spend a dime. There’s something there for almost everyone, and the Old Fuff admits he’s still learning.Oh, what you are looking at is the Internet version of a world-class auction that will start on March 12, 2012. Shortly after that this opportunity will be history. So don’t put it off – look now!

James D. Julia Auctioneers
Spectacular March 2012 Firearms & Knives AuctionAuction: March 12th & 13th, 2012: 10am Preview: March 9th - 11th, 2012: 9am-5pm

 

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#1588 on auction

#81 Walker is up on auction. drooooooool
D company original OG bet that is going to be one of the highest on auction
http://jamesdjulia.com/auctions/catalog_detail_shots.asp?Details=45299&sale=320&lot=1588


from #1587 down nothing but droool want so bad

Good post Pulp

 

Old Fuff, thank you very much!!

Boris

 

I'm not rich enough, but I sure can dream. Wow.

 

C Company #204

Walker

C Company #204 is on page 2


WOW


i guess we can all dream

 

If you want you can do more then dream. Use the cursor to block out the description and then cut & paste it to a file in your word processor. Then you can refer to it any time you need to.

The pictures you see are thumbnails. Click on them and the image will expand.

No, it's unlikely any member is going to buy one of the Walkers, but there is still a lot to learn. I see it as a golden opportunity.

Side note: One lot is a Colt Pocket Navy that’s been converted to metallic cartridge and the barrel cut to snubby length. It comes with the earliest example of an inside-waistband holster I’ve seen. I filed that rig away for future attention.

 

I could happily go broke in such a place. Now where is that lottery ticket...

 

WOW!!! I think I'll fly to Maine, just to do the preview!!!!

I wonder if my wife would let me sit in front of the computer just to watch the prices!!!

 

Its only an hour or so from my house... maybe i need to call in sick to work that day....

 

That was an enjoyable hour of drooling & gawking. Thank you.

 

Thanks for the post Old Fuff. What an amazing auction! I've got to confess that I had never heard of William Scagel until today, but what an amazing craftsman he was. It sure would be nice to have the kind of disposable income it would take to attend the auction and pick up a trinket or two. (Heavy Sigh).
+++ on the lottery ticket!

 

I'd sure like to see the result of this auction. I wonder if they will post it?

 

After the auction is settled I believe they post the dollar amount, but not the winning bidder's name. Just keep an eye on the website. You can also sign up for notices of future auctions and other news that is sent via. e-mail. I believe all of this is a free service.

 

Those two Walkers would sure make some fine CAS guns!

 

I spent last weekend at the auction showing. They will let you handle and photo any gun. Great time.
My hand on a Walker.

 

Nice pictures. I need to go wipe the drool off...

 

Old fuff, If you come upon the results could you or anyone please post the site so we can all enjoy?

 

Reminds me of years ago watching movies and things way over my price point like Rachel Welch, dern you.

 

Right across the parkinglot from James Julia, 100 yds away, was another auction that was held last weekend. They had antique guns that were more in my price range. Root revolvers went for under $1000, all kinds of other Colt revolvers, Remingtons - I'm kicking myself for not bidding on an Allen & Wheellock revolver that went for $1200.
http://www.poulinantiques.com/
On their site, they claim that James Julia did $18 million in sales and they did over $2 million last weekend.
The fees can be high. They charge 17% to the buyer, plus the Maine sales tax. So, a $1000 gun costs you an extra $170 plus $50 in tax. Still, there were great deals.
Inside the James Julia showroom were TV screens so you could watch the Poulin auction to know when the lot or item you wanted was coming up. Julia gave out free food and drinks - it was a classy operation. What they had on display for viewing was 1/3 of the total they had for sale.

 

Howdy

The Amoskeag Auction Company holds its auctions just about an hour north of me. There too you can go to the viewing and handle absolutely anything in the catalog. Most of the items are laid out on a table and can be picked up and examined without any permission. The pricier stuff is in glass cabinets, but all you have to do is ask and they will let you see anything at all, including the stuff that goes for many thousands of dollars. It does not matter whether or not you can afford it, as long as you don't damage it, they will allow you to see anything in the catalog. Excellent opportunity to see all kinds of rare and not so rare guns up close.

http://www.amoskeagauction.com/

 

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