October 28, 2009 ~ In spite of the weakened economy Poulin Auction Co.’s fall firearm & militaria auction was an impressive success. The buzz was in the air as one of the largest crowds to ever attend traveled from far and away to partake in the three day event. The involvement of the massive crowd, phone participants, absentee bidders, and online bids via Artfact.com fueled the intense bidding fury throughout the weekend resulting in strong prices and a $1.7 Million gross blowing well past the low estimate. Julia’s Fall Firearm Extraordinaire which ran in conjunction grossed nearly $11 Million. That totals nearly $13 Million of sales in 1 week!

Poulin’s auction offered a diverse selection of arms and accoutrements from over a hundred consignors from across the country including; the Carl Metz Collection of U.S. Militaria, Ted Knee’s, long term member of the American Society of Arms Collectors, assemblage of fine Colts and Winchesters, and Peter S. Wainright’s compilation of collectible firearms.

The auction was filled with a number of great sale successes including; a fabulous Sharps Gutta Percha Cased Pepperbox estimated at $2,200-3,000 sold for $7,187, two early Dutch Flintlock Holster Pistols estimated at $1,000-1,500 brought $6,900, a lot of three Mediterranean pistols estimated at $400-600 soared to $6,900, a Walther PPK estimated $800-1,200 commanded a $6,037 final hammer, two Mediterranean Flintlock pistols estimated $1,000-1,200 sold for $5,750, pair of English Flintlock Blunderbusses estimated $1,400-2,000 for both brought $4,140, a Winchester P-14 British contract with the factory letter stating it was found with others during a Winchester factory renovation estimated at $1,750-2,250 sold for $3,910, an AH Fox AE Grade estimated $1,800-2,500 sold for $3,910, a Remington M-700 US Sniper Reproduction estimated $800-1,200 sold for $3,795, & a Spencer carbine estimated $1,500-2,500 brought $3,795, a Spanish officers pistol by M. Zuluaga estimated $300-500 fetched $3,565, a pair of European flintlock holster pistols estimated at $600-1,000 changed hands for $3,565, a Colt 1860 estimated $1,250-1,750 fetched $3,450, an Inland Div. M1 Carbine estimated $900-1,200 soared to $3,000, Colt 1849 estimated $2,000-3,000 sold for $3,290, a Colt 1855 estimated $1,500-2,500 changed hands for $2,990, a Colt Cloverleaf estimated $1,800-2,500 brought $2,932, an E Flues Cape Gun estimated $1,000-2,000 sold for $2,932, a Brand Harpoon Gun estimated $800-1,200 sold for $2,760, Colt Open-Top Revolver estimated $1,000-1,500 commanded a $2,702 final hammer, a Sharps New Model 63 estimated $1,750-2,250 fetched $2,645, & a lot of two derringer pistols estimated $800-1,300 sold for $2,645.

When drawing attention to an auction the larger and broader the selection of fine quality items the greater the participation from away and the larger the crowd that travels from afar. The increase in interest translates into the fantastic sales results that continue year after year. Over the past three years Poulin’s Auction Co. has averaged approximately $1.5 million in sales per auction. Over the previous six years Julia’s has averaged $10 million in sales per auction. It is the participation from the vast clientele that the Poulin/Julia event draws that fuels the continuous impressive sale results.

Poulin Auction Co. will host the next firearm sale in conjunction with James D. Julia’s Premiere Firearm Auction in March 2010. Whether you are interested in consigning a single item or an entire collection, remember, two things are needed to net the greatest return 1. Low Commission Rates 2. The Right Venue. Contact Steve Poulin 1-800-872-4406. Consignment catalog deadline is January 20, 2010.