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[alfsauve]

Yep, John Kennedy's M1 Garand from DCM.

The link is explains the history of this rifle.

My only question is why is it being auctioned.   I only hope that whomever wins will let it remain in the National Museum.

http://rockislandauction.blogspot.com/2015/07/john-f-kennedys-m1-garand.html?utm_source=2015-07-31+JFK+M1Garand&utm_campaign=2015-8-1+JFK++M1Garand&utm_medium=email

[alfsauve]

Not for the faint-of-heart, pocketbook-wise.    Rock Island Fall Regional Auction.

Here's two of the creme-de-la-creme.

A pair of Colt, factory engraved Single Action Army.   Think around $150,000 ! ! !




Pistols not your thing?  How about a John Ulrich Signed Factory Engraved and Big Game Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1910 in 401SL?




BONUS:  If you have $200,000+ to spare then why not go full automatic with a  Krieghoff Second Model FG-42 Fallschirmjaegergewehr Paratrooper Rifle?

[tombogan03884]

If you really want to spend some money look for a Krieghoff Lugar to go with the FG

[alfsauve]

Not for the faint of heart.  Plenty of class III German and American autos.

For the Colt Python fans, several models expect to sell upwards of $9,000!

Here's a couple of gems:

Singer 1911 $75K:   http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3588





Savage 1907 .45ACP. $25K   One of the test pistols that competed against the 1911.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/1703



If those are too rich for you, there's a Savage 1907 in .32 caliber.  Actually a pair for only about $1,200.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3852




My favorite, if I win the lottery, is the engraved and gold inlaid High Standard 50th Anniversary Crusader Double Action Revolver with Case.   Matching s/n pair actually, for just ~$2,500... EACH.  One in .45Colt, the other in .44Mag.  You'll have to bid separately and hope you win both.

http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3793
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3794




The oddities:

 U.S. Civil War Era Ames Foundry Model 1841 6 Pounder Cannon Dated 1855 with Provenance  (Carriage is reproduction.)  ~$85K

http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3174




And finally a Mateba semi-automatic revolver:
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/831

[tombogan03884]

A couple years ago I was at a local auction cuz a friend of mine wanted gun advice after I told him a "civil war" STYLE muzzle loader with a polyurethane stock and peep site was most likely a reproduction , especially when I turned it over and saw the Pedersoli address stamp.
I suggested he bet at least $125 and be willing to go to $250 on a like new, 1907Savage in 380 he didn't want to take a chance on not getting his money back.
After I got home I did some research and rubbed his nose in the fact that when you ASK some one to share their knowledge with you you're a damned fool not to listen.
He hasn't spoken to me since LOL

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[alfsauve]

After I got home I did some research and rubbed his nose in the fact that when you ASK some one to share their knowledge with you you're a damned fool not to listen.

I usually don't rub their nose in it.  I just assume a superior attitude with my nose in the air. 

[alfsauve]

Not a firearm, but definitely worth taking a peak at and reading the story behind.

GEORGE WASHINGTON's TELESCOPE.

The article about it's authenticity:

http://rockislandauction.blogspot.com/2015/11/george-washingtons-telescope.html?utm_source=2015-11-14+Telescope&utm_campaign=2015-11-14+Telescope&utm_medium=email





In case you have a spare $25k laying around, the auction is 12/4-6 and can be viewed:

http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3084

[alfsauve]

RIA isn't having another auction till the end of April, so I'm in for a long dry spell.

To fill in the time, I checked out a bunch of minor auctions, but alas, didn't find anything of real interest. 

There is a police confiscated guns auction in Knoxville.  It's full of junk guns.  If you're so inclined.  Check out what the criminal element is carrying.   There is a .50AE Desert Eagle, but not a lot of real interest.

https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=104309


I did find this little auction coming up the end of January.  The pre-bids are all low, since its so far out, but it might be worth keeping an eye on.  Right now, 1916 and 1936 Lugars are at ~$250, M1 Carbine at $220 and a Liberator at $180 (no box though). In Valparaiso, IN 46383
KraftAuctions.com

Or through Proxibid.

https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=101172

[TAB]

 check youtube for forgotton weapons.

there is a guy that gets to fondle some of the cooler guns at these auctions and puts up videos on them.


he almost cost me $4300  I lost the auction by$ 300 lol.

[Big Frank]

One of those sites had a Jennings .22 pistol for $60 and now it's up to $70. It wasn't worth that much when it was new. I had one and it was a fun gun until it wore out.