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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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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....

Hollywood-Used Winchester 1 of 1,000 Headlines May Premier

The screen-used Winchester Model 1873 1 of 1,000 Headlines May Premier Auction....

Purdey Shotguns: Finest in the Field

For over two centuries, James Purdey & Sons has set the standard for luxury shotguns. Collectors, hunters, and shooters can find classic and modern examples of these exclusive, heirloom quality sporting arms at Rock Island Auction Company....

French MAS-38 Submachine Gun

This RARE French MAS-38 submachine gun will be a part of the largest ever offering of machine guns......

The Star of Winchester '73: Jimmy Stewart's Onscreen Rifle

The Winchester 1873 One of One Thousand rifle is a holy grail in the world of fine and historic......

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....

Hollywood-Used Winchester 1 of 1,000 Headlines May Premier

The screen-used Winchester Model 1873 1 of 1,000 Headlines May Premier Auction....

Purdey Shotguns: Finest in the Field

For over two centuries, James Purdey & Sons has set the standard for luxury shotguns. Collectors, hunters, and shooters can find classic and modern examples of these exclusive, heirloom quality sporting arms at Rock Island Auction Company....

French MAS-38 Submachine Gun

This RARE French MAS-38 submachine gun will be a part of the largest ever offering of machine guns......

The Star of Winchester '73: Jimmy Stewart's Onscreen Rifle

The Winchester 1873 One of One Thousand rifle is a holy grail in the world of fine and historic......

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....

Hollywood-Used Winchester 1 of 1,000 Headlines May Premier

The screen-used Winchester Model 1873 1 of 1,000 Headlines May Premier Auction....

Purdey Shotguns: Finest in the Field

For over two centuries, James Purdey & Sons has set the standard for luxury shotguns. Collectors, hunters, and shooters can find classic and modern examples of these exclusive, heirloom quality sporting arms at Rock Island Auction Company....

French MAS-38 Submachine Gun

This RARE French MAS-38 submachine gun will be a part of the largest ever offering of machine guns......

The Star of Winchester '73: Jimmy Stewart's Onscreen Rifle

The Winchester 1873 One of One Thousand rifle is a holy grail in the world of fine and historic......

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