TGR Staff
Members of a new, youthful generation of collectible-firearms enthusiasts are expected to join advanced collectors at an important three-day event slated for February 5-7 at Morphy's southeastern Pennsylvania gallery. With 1,815 lots of coveted rifles, small arms, quality accessories and ephemera on the agenda, there's little chance that anyone will go home empty-handed. For those who cannot attend in person, the illustrated auction catalog, with detailed descriptions written by Morphy's elite team of firearms specialists, is now available to view online. All forms of remote bidding are available, including phone, absentee, and live via the Internet through Morphy Live.
Day One – Tuesday, February 5 – encompasses a tremendous quantity of World War II military and contemporary US military rifles. Additionally, there are large offerings of modern and contemporary sporting handguns; a sizable collection of Colt collectible handguns (including 20 Pythons, Diamondbacks and Anacondas); and numerous Colt automatic handguns. Also featured is the largest number of Smith & Wesson revolvers ever to be presented in a Morphy firearms sale.
Later on, in the opening session, bidders can take their pick from high-grade sporting shotguns by A.H. Fox, Beretta, Browning, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Parker, and many European makers. Toward the end of the day, American history will be in the spotlight in the form of Civil War rifles, carbines and handguns; together with many ultra-desirable revolvers by Merwin Hulbert.
Day Two – Wednesday, February 6 – begins with a fine selection of contemporary and collectible military firearms, both foreign and domestic; and progresses into a blue-ribbon array of Browning rifles and shotguns; and a mini-armory of custom European and American rifles and shotguns with a strong emphasis on Remington and Winchester. Next in the lineup is a lifetime collection of Italian Beretta pistols, followed by superb Colt automatic pistols, including the especially desirable Models 1903, 1908 and 1911.
European military handguns are led by exceptional examples manufactured by German powerhouse arms companies Luger, Walther, and Mauser; as well as P38s made by Spreewerke. Also to be offered are Japanese Nambu semi-automatic pistols, which were produced by Koishikawa Arsenal.
Wednesday's session is sure to attract American history buffs, with its many Civil War rifles and carbines. They will be in esteemed company alongside prized Winchester rifles, Colt revolvers, and the day's closers: early American and European high-grade sporting rifles and shotguns.
Day Three – The Thursday, February 7 closer is, by far, the most varied of the three days of selling. It consists of many group lots, starting with collectible military firearms of diverse origins, including Europe, Asia, and the United States. Other group lots focus on American sporting firearms by Remington, Marlin, Winchester, and Henry. There will also be moderately priced sporting and collectible firearms by Winchester, Beretta, Colt, Glock, Ruger, and Smith & Wesson; and a 50-year collection of American military and Winchester ammunition boxes.
For additional information on any item in the auction visit www.morphyauctions.com
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