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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 Story of Steve McQueen's Mare's Leg

The Story of Steve McQueen's Mare's Leg

Steve McQueen is the King of Cool and he got his start with a couple of guest spots on the TV show......Read More

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Trench Guns from the Great War to Iraq

Despite their "trench gun" name, the use of combat shotguns is almost as old as gunpowder itself......

Cool 'Heat' Movie Guns

Oscar winners Robert De Niro and Al Pacino lead a terrific cast in this high octane heist tale, but the real stars are the guns of `Heat.'...

Dangerous Game Rifles: Luxury of the Hunt

Legendary writer and hunter Robert Ruark encouraged dangerous game hunters to "use enough gun" and......

The Remington 1875 Revolver: Celebrating 150 Years

With a story that stretches from Egypt to Mexico to every corner of the American frontier, the Remington 1875 carved a worthy niche in the 19th century revolver market. 150 years later, this sturdy sixgun continues to be revered by collectors and shooters....

The Largest EVER Machine Gun Auction

It's the largest ever grouping of machine guns to come to auction and it's only at Rock Island......

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....

Trench Guns from the Great War to Iraq

Despite their "trench gun" name, the use of combat shotguns is almost as old as gunpowder itself......

Cool 'Heat' Movie Guns

Oscar winners Robert De Niro and Al Pacino lead a terrific cast in this high octane heist tale, but the real stars are the guns of `Heat.'...

Dangerous Game Rifles: Luxury of the Hunt

Legendary writer and hunter Robert Ruark encouraged dangerous game hunters to "use enough gun" and......

The Remington 1875 Revolver: Celebrating 150 Years

With a story that stretches from Egypt to Mexico to every corner of the American frontier, the Remington 1875 carved a worthy niche in the 19th century revolver market. 150 years later, this sturdy sixgun continues to be revered by collectors and shooters....

The Largest EVER Machine Gun Auction

It's the largest ever grouping of machine guns to come to auction and it's only at Rock Island......

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....

Trench Guns from the Great War to Iraq

Despite their "trench gun" name, the use of combat shotguns is almost as old as gunpowder itself......

Cool 'Heat' Movie Guns

Oscar winners Robert De Niro and Al Pacino lead a terrific cast in this high octane heist tale, but the real stars are the guns of `Heat.'...

Dangerous Game Rifles: Luxury of the Hunt

Legendary writer and hunter Robert Ruark encouraged dangerous game hunters to "use enough gun" and......

The Remington 1875 Revolver: Celebrating 150 Years

With a story that stretches from Egypt to Mexico to every corner of the American frontier, the Remington 1875 carved a worthy niche in the 19th century revolver market. 150 years later, this sturdy sixgun continues to be revered by collectors and shooters....

The Largest EVER Machine Gun Auction

It's the largest ever grouping of machine guns to come to auction and it's only at Rock Island......

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....

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