Milestone Auctions Premier Collectable Firearms 2-Day Auction
Saturday March 12th & 13th 2022 at 10am
38198 Willoughby Parkway Willoughby, Ohio 44094
www.milestoneauctions.com
(440) 527-8060
milestoneauctions@yahoo.com

WILLOUGHBY, OHIO — Over the weekend of March 12-13, Milestone Auctions will conduct its first-ever two-day Premier Collectible Firearms sale. The expanded format answers the call from an ever-growing contingent of collectors who enjoy the historical and design aspects of antique, vintage and modern-era weapons. Day one focuses on higher-end firearms, while day two features a diverse selection of arms that are affordable to most.

“It’s our goal to allow collectors at all levels to participate in our sales by including all genres and price points,” said Milestone Auctions’ co-owner Miles King. “We try to keep it interesting for everybody, whether they’re advanced collectors of elite guns or beginners who are just starting a collection and want to do it the right way. They can learn a lot just by reading our catalog descriptions, which are second to none, and by getting to know our team. We’re always happy to share our knowledge with newcomers and make them feel welcome in the hobby.”

A survey of the 1,374-lot lineup reveals the best selection of Winchesters (60) ever to cross the auction block at Milestone, including carbines, rifles and shotguns; more than 80 Colts (some engraved), 16 Brownings, more than 30 Smith & Wesson pistols and revolvers; an array of militaria, and the jewel in the auction’s crown: an 1865 Martial Henry rifle — the first such longarm ever to be offered by the Ohio auction house.

The 2nd Model Martial Henry rifle, manufactured in .44 rimfire caliber, represents what many scholars consider the most advanced US-issue shoulder arm of the Civil War. The auction entry has a large two-line barrel address with the serial number “9718” stamped behind the rear sight. Although it is not specifically listed in the Springfield Research database, another rifle of its exact type does appear there with the notation that it was issued to a trooper in Union Company B, 3rd Veteran Volunteers ($35/45,000).

Another Civil War-era standout is a Maynard .50 caliber carbine manufactured in 1865 by the Mass. Arms Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass. ($15/25,000). This firearm boasts profuse period engraving, including two masterfully executed battle-scene vignettes. “It’s likely that it was commissioned by one of the notable retailers of military goods and equipage for presentation to an officer who was well connected, politically or financially,” said Milestone Auctions firearms specialist Tony Wilcox.

One of the earliest antique firearms in the sale is a rare, cased revolving rifle manufactured circa 1820 in London by Elisha Collier, the gunsmith who inspired Samuel Colt to produce his Colt Paterson revolver. The rifle to be auctioned was crafted in .58 rifled caliber with a five-shot manually rotated cylinder, a full ribbed barrel and percussion ignition. It is soon to be documented in a Frank Graves treatise on Collier firearms ($20/30,000).

The highlights continue with a Winchester .44 rimfire Model 1866 saddle ring carbine with a full magazine and two barrel bands. “It is a great rarity,” Wilcox noted. “Most of these guns were heavily used, but this one’s an exception. It is in superb original condition” ($18,5/22,500). Another Winchester, a Model 1876 .45-.75 WCF Centennial rifle, was manufactured in 1882, at the height of the Indian Wars on the Western frontier. Its barrel is well marked with manufacturer information, the model number and patent dates. It will convey with a 1973 factory letter signed by T.E. Hall, curator of the Winchester Gun Museum, confirming the gun’s 1882 shipment date. Its line of provenance includes the Larry Jones collection ($17,5/22,500).

Smith & Wesson fans can bid on a rare 320 revolving carbine manufactured 1879-87. Bearing the serial number 336, it comes from a documented total production run of only 977 examples ($8/12,000).

From the last decade of the Nineteenth Century, a .38-.40 WCF Marlin Model 94 musket is reportedly one of 80 that were shipped to Bureau County, Ill., for prison or jail security and, in some cases, emergency use by deputized county residents. It comes with a 1960 factory letter confirming it to be a musket made in 1894 ($8/12,500).

A Singer Model 1911A2 presentation pistol, .45 ACP, is from the original 500 manufactured in 1940 under an “educational contract” to enable the company’s Elizabethtown, N.J., factory personnel to familiarize themselves with its manufacture. Hence, it has no serial number or military acceptance proofs; however, the expectation was that there would eventually be government orders of this model for use by the US military ($20/30,000).

The list of notable military firearms also includes a US Model 1903 1924 Olympic Rifle; a US Model 1903 National Match 1939 presentation rifle; a US Springfield Sporter with paperwork, US M1 Garand rifles and carbines; a Stevens trench shotgun; and there is also a large selection of rare ammunition, including many full boxes.

Start time for the auctions are 10 am ET on Day 1 and 11 am ET on Day 2.

Milestone’s gallery is at 38198 Willoughby Parkway. For more information, 440-527-8060 or www.milestoneauctions.com

Full Catalog & Live Bidding Available thru: www.milestoneauctions.com; Liveauctioneers; Invaluable; Proxibid. Auctioneer: Miles King. Phone Bids & Absentee Bids Call 440-527-8060. Milestone Auctions is proud to present our 2-Day Premier Collectable Firearms Sale.
Day 1: Highlights include over 100 Winchester Rifles and Shotguns, featuring a highgrade Model 1866 Carbine, a Fantastic Model 1873 1st Model Rifle, a Model 1886 “Big 50” Rifle, a Stunning Model 1876 Centennial Rifle, a Fine Deluxe Model 1876 Rifle and many more!!
Civil War and Indian War Firearms include a Fine Civil War 2nd Model Martial Henry Rifle, an 1860 New Haven Arms Henry Rifle Conversion, a Civil War Exhibition Grade Engraved Maynard Carbine, a Near New Model 1865 Spencer Carbine, a Rare Id’d Sharps Model 1859 Rifle, a Superb Sharps Model 1868 50-70 Carbine, a Springfield Model 1875 US Officers Trapdoor Rifle, and many more!!
Featured handguns include a Fine No. 2 Colt Ehlers Patterson Revolver, a Wolf & Klar Engraved Colt SAA Revolver, Several Colt M1911 Pistols, many other Colts including Pythons, Lightnings, Single Action Armies and many more. Other fine handguns of note include a Rare Singer Model 1911 Presentation Pistol, 2- Volcanic Navy Pistols, and many more!!
Military firearms include US Model 1903 1924 Olympic Rifle, A US Model 1903 National Match 1939 Presentation Rifle, a US Springfield Sporter with Paperwork, US M1 Garand Rifles, US M1 Carbines, Stevens Trench Shotgun, 10+ German Lugers, Muser Broomhandle Pistols, and many more!! There is also a large collection of Rare Ammunition, including many full boxes.