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Your go-to source for all things gun collecting. Find pieces on your favorite rare and historic models, exclusive auction highlights, collecting tips, and more.

Featured ContentThe HK223 | RARE Vietnam Era Prototype

The HK223 | RARE Vietnam Era Prototype

Once part of the Harrington & Richardson Factory Museum, this is an extremely rare example of......Read More

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The Finest Colt Single Action Army

L.D. Nimschke's masterpiece Colt Single Action Army is proof that not all art is framed. It......

7 Deadly Sins Triple Rifle

Decadent and deadly, this stunning bespoke triple barrel rifle from Karl Hauptmann is a masterpiece......

The Buffalo Gun

The big bore buffalo guns of the 19th century were legendary for their accuracy, range, and raw stopping power. Models like the Hawken, Sharps, Trapdoor, and Rolling Block proved just as crucial to conquering the frontier as the legendary Colt revolver and Winchester rifle....

Rare Colt Revolvers Stand Alone

The smallest change in production, a scarcely used finish or a short manufacturing run can send collectors searching for rare Colt revolvers....

Boutet with a Twist!

An exceedingly rare "twist" lies in this opulent carbine by Parisian gunmaker Nicolas-Nöel Boutet......

RIAC On Time #5010

Upcoming events for you....

The FIRST M1 Garand Ever Produced

The first M1 Garand ever produced was one of the first 80 made by hand, often called "Model Shop......

Tommy Gun from the Battle of Blair Mountain

Not only is this Thompson submachine gun a first year production, two-digit serial number Model......

Colt Government Model Is a 1911 That's All Business

The Colt Government Model was an instant success as the 1911 commercial version and an occasional steel canvas for 20th century engravers....

The Finest Colt Single Action Army

L.D. Nimschke's masterpiece Colt Single Action Army is proof that not all art is framed. It......

7 Deadly Sins Triple Rifle

Decadent and deadly, this stunning bespoke triple barrel rifle from Karl Hauptmann is a masterpiece......

The Buffalo Gun

The big bore buffalo guns of the 19th century were legendary for their accuracy, range, and raw stopping power. Models like the Hawken, Sharps, Trapdoor, and Rolling Block proved just as crucial to conquering the frontier as the legendary Colt revolver and Winchester rifle....

Rare Colt Revolvers Stand Alone

The smallest change in production, a scarcely used finish or a short manufacturing run can send collectors searching for rare Colt revolvers....

Boutet with a Twist!

An exceedingly rare "twist" lies in this opulent carbine by Parisian gunmaker Nicolas-Nöel Boutet......

RIAC On Time #5010

Upcoming events for you....

The FIRST M1 Garand Ever Produced

The first M1 Garand ever produced was one of the first 80 made by hand, often called "Model Shop......

Tommy Gun from the Battle of Blair Mountain

Not only is this Thompson submachine gun a first year production, two-digit serial number Model......

Colt Government Model Is a 1911 That's All Business

The Colt Government Model was an instant success as the 1911 commercial version and an occasional steel canvas for 20th century engravers....

The Finest Colt Single Action Army

L.D. Nimschke's masterpiece Colt Single Action Army is proof that not all art is framed. It......

7 Deadly Sins Triple Rifle

Decadent and deadly, this stunning bespoke triple barrel rifle from Karl Hauptmann is a masterpiece......

The Buffalo Gun

The big bore buffalo guns of the 19th century were legendary for their accuracy, range, and raw stopping power. Models like the Hawken, Sharps, Trapdoor, and Rolling Block proved just as crucial to conquering the frontier as the legendary Colt revolver and Winchester rifle....

Rare Colt Revolvers Stand Alone

The smallest change in production, a scarcely used finish or a short manufacturing run can send collectors searching for rare Colt revolvers....

Boutet with a Twist!

An exceedingly rare "twist" lies in this opulent carbine by Parisian gunmaker Nicolas-Nöel Boutet......

RIAC On Time #5010

Upcoming events for you....

The FIRST M1 Garand Ever Produced

The first M1 Garand ever produced was one of the first 80 made by hand, often called "Model Shop......

Tommy Gun from the Battle of Blair Mountain

Not only is this Thompson submachine gun a first year production, two-digit serial number Model......

Colt Government Model Is a 1911 That's All Business

The Colt Government Model was an instant success as the 1911 commercial version and an occasional steel canvas for 20th century engravers....

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