Gun + militaria auction

[dts369]

Fri. Sept.28 in Missisauga theres an auction that has a couple of enfields(a jungle carbine + a sport.),martini henry rifle?,.22 trainers + some old handguns.The link is Richards Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd. I hope to make this one + see if any T.O. members are going.

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[Badger]

Thanks for the heads up ....

If anyone attends this, or other auctions, make sure you check the terms of sale. For example, this auction house has this caveat...

Buyer's premium

A 15% Buyer's Premium will be applied to all goods and will be subject to any tax that is applicable. Please keep this in mind when bidding on an item.

So, remember these accumulative costs when your bidding, as they get added on afterwards.

Here's more detail shown at Richards Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd.

THIS WEEK'S AUCTION

Friday 28th September, 2007 at 6 p.m.

(Preview @ 4:30pm)

To be held at our gallery in Mississauga

THIS SALE WILL ALSO FEATURE THE ITEMS SHOWN BELOW

which we will sell as a session at 6:30pm

which will include a COLLECTION OF 18 BAYONETS; 1931 Lincoln spot light; Moth "Major"propellor;

several hand crafted steam accessories; CPR conductor's hat; A model ship; Two cannons; Hunting whips, crops, spurs etc.

1856 Springfield .58 percussion pistol; 1862 Colt .36 revolver; Frank Wesson 1869 traveller's pistol;

1880's Merwin & Hulbert seven shot revolver & a "Manton"Quail Gun, 1873 Henry Martini ; .22's by Winchester & Cooey;

30-30's by Marlin, Enfield - inc. Jungle carbine; 12G by Breda, Cooey & Remington

Regards,
Badger

[dts369]

I made it to the auction + wrote down what things went for,if any ones interested let me know which ones + I'll post them.All I got was a bayonet + was surprised how much the old pistols went for $$$$.

[dts369]

Here's some of the prices :
Colt 1862 .36 police revolver - $4000
Springfield 1856 .58 percussion pistol - $1700
Frank Wesson 1869 travelers pistol - $500
1873 Martini rifle -$600
Lee Enfield jungle carbine - $200 the steal of the sale!

+ add the gst,pst + 15% buyers premium

[Badger]

Thanks for the update and prices....

Yup, that JC was a good buy.....

Regards,
Badger