Fairfield, ME – Poulin’s fall firearm auction generated just under $2 million in sales. The largest firearm auction the company has held to date. Previous auctions the company has held generated on average $1.3 million in sales, with the now second highest being $1.8 million. The low estimate for this fall firearm auction was $1.6 million. A tremendous fury of live participation, phone, absentee, & internet bidding catapulted the sale to the new record for the company of nearly $2 million in sales.
The 2000 lot sale featured the Bruce Cady collection of Remington firearms, a large offering of Civil War swords from two major collections from Florida, the Carl Frank Funes collection of European arms and armor, a portion of the Richard Rohal’s famous collection of Marlin rifles, the David Crocker collection of Colts, leather, & powder horns, as well as over one hundred consignors from across the U.S. & Canada. Many of whom took advantage of Poulin’s 0% seller’s commission on expensive items and valuable collections, saving precious percentage points and putting the entire hammer price in their pockets.
Poulin’s three day firearm auction was also part of a much larger event. Running in conjunction with James D. Julia’s two day firearm auction (a stone throw away), together the two companies have created the premier firearm auction event in the world. Truly catering to all levels of collecting, a firearm collector of any genre can, in most cases, find exactly what he is looking for in one stop. Julia’s fall firearm auction produced $10 million in sales through their auction. Together this is the premier firearm auction event in the world, in which the two companies grossed nearly $12 million in sales. This sale is largest premier firearm auction event in the world that took place this year. The next closest event was the spring firearm auction that the two companies also held in March with $10.5 million in sales. The two companies also held the two largest firearm auction events for 2009 during a most turbulent economic downturn grossing $24 million in sales for the year
Consignors with Poulin Auction Co. have their items exposed to an aggressive global market. Participants from across the world bid during Poulin’s three day firearm auction. Bidders registered from United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Sweden, France, South Africa, Australia, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Denmark, & more. The added exposure due to the magnitude of the event creates a massive level of competition on the goods, which is part of what a consignor needs to generate the best rate of return possible for their goods.
In order for a consignor to achieve the highest rate of return on their items they also need the lowest commission structure, so that more money ends up in their pockets at the end of the day. No other auction firm in the country can offer the level of exposure that the Poulin’s Auction Co. & Julia’s Auction Co. create with such a low commission structure (as low as 0% on expensive items & valuable collections). The lowest in the country for comparable services.
Some of the highlights from this fantastic auction include, F.A. Meanea double rig holster realized $9,200 with an $8,000 est., a French & Indian war era map horn ultimately sold for an impressive $6,325 well past the $1,000-2,000 est., a Webley-Fosbery .455 cal rev. est. $2,800-3,500 was won by the high bidder for $6,210, a JS Collins Cheyenne Wyo. Gun rig est. $1,200-1,600 rapidly exceed the figure bringing $5,750, a Sharps New Model metallic cartridge conversions was est. $2,500-4,000 sold for $5,577, a William J. McElroy confederate foot officers sword with a presale est. $5,000-6,000 within est. at $5,175, Winchester Model 64 est. $4,000-5,000 brought $4,830, S&W 2nd model American SA est. $2,500-4,500 realized $4,830, an aftermarket engraved Winchester 1887 est. $3,500-5,500 sold for $4,830, a J.H. Hall 1819 FL Rifle est. $2,500-3,500 soared to $4,600, Winchester 97 WWII Trench Gun est $3,500-5,500 sold for $4,600, High Grade Horstmann Engraved Silver Grip Sword carried a pre-sale est. $3,000-4,000 and finally sold for $4,255, Winchester 1885 Low-Wall est $4,000-5,500 sold within est. for $4,312, an aftermarket engraved Winchester 1866 SRC est. $3,000-6,000 achieved a final price for $4,140, a Colt SAA est. $2,000-3,000 sold for $4,140, a Colt 3rd model Dragoon est. $2,500-4,000 sold $4,082, 16 Luristan/Amlash bronze weapons est. $4,000-6,000 brought $4,025, a Winchester 92 S# 29 est. $2,750-4,000 realized at $3,910, a Colt 1860 fluted cylinder est. $3,000-4,000 finalized at $3,737, 2 Denver marked holsters est. $800-1,400 sold for $3,680, a Remington Rand 1911-A1 est $1,400-1,800 brought $3,565, 3 Jarid spears est. $500-700 soared past the pre-sale est. finalizing at $3,565, a Colt Frontier six shooter est. $2,000-3,000 brought a final price of $3,565, a large lot of Marlin parts est. $1,200-2,000 realized $3,565, a Remington 40-x Sporter est. $1,750-2,500 exceeded the pre-sale est finally realizing at $3,450, a Winchester 1873 deluxe est $2,000-3,000 sold for $3,450, a Colt SAA 1st gen. est $2,000-2,500 finalized at $3,450, a J.S. Collins, Cheyenne, WY est $800-1,200 realized at $3,450, two gun rigs est. $800-1,400 sold for $3,450, a Springfield 1816 FL musket est $2,000-3,000 brought $3,450, a Winchester 1892 SRC est $3,200-4,000 sold for $3,450, a pair of shipboard German WWII Binoculars est $600-800 soared to $3,345, a Winchester 1892 SRC $2,800-3,500 brought a final price of $3,220, High Grade Civil War Presentation Sword est $2,800-3,500 sold for $3,220, Winchester 1885 High Wall Est. $2,000-2,750 commanded a final price of $3,220, a Colt 1st gen est $3,000-4,500 finalized at $3,220, a fluted cylinder Colt 1860 Army est $2,000-3,000 realized at $3,220, a Spanish rapier est. $800-1,200 soared to $3,220, a Colt fluted 1860 army est. $2,500-3,500 sold for $3,162, another fluted Colt 1860 Army est. $2,500-3,500 sold $3,162, a Colt Frontier six shooter est $2,000-3,000 finalized at $3,162, a presentation grade 1850 Non-reg pres. Grade artillery officers sword est. $1,800-2,200 totaled $3,105, a renickeled Colt SAA cavalry est. $1,500-2,500 finalized at $3,105, a Colt SAA est $1,000-2,000 sold for $3,105, a Colt-Sauer 3000 drilling est $2,500-4,000 sold for $3,105, a large lot of Marlin stocks est. $2,250-3,500 finished at $3,105, 2 cartridge/money belts est $800-1,200 sold for $3,105, a large lot of sights and accessories est $1,200-1,800 brought $2,990, an Enfield MKII est $2,500-5,000 realized $2,990, a massive matchlock wall rifle est $1,250-1,750 sold for $2,990, a fluted Colt 1860 est $1250-2000 finalized at $2,990, a Denver Mfg Co. gun rig est $800-1,200 brought $2,990, an 1860 cavalry saber est $1,800-2,200 sold for $2,932, a Connecticut Shotgun Mfg co 20ga sxs est $2,300-3,200 finalized $2,932, a refinished Winchester 1897 trench gun est. $2,000-3,000 brought $2,875, a Japanese kura (saddle) est $2,000-3,000 finished at $2,875, a Winchester 1873 est $2,500-3,500 sold for $2,875, a Winchester 1886 est $2,000-3,000 hammered out at $2,875, a model 1861 confederate cavalry saber est $2,500-3,000 realized $2,875, a Newton & Andrews Gun rig est $800-1,200 brought a total of $2,875, an AYA 116 28ga est $2,500-2,900 brought $2,875, a Spanish swept hilt rapier est $600-800 soared to $2,760, a lot of three small short swords est $1,200-1,500 finalized at $2,760, Tipping & Lawden Cased percussion pistols est $2,000-3,000 sold for $2,702, Springfield NM 1903 est $800-1,200 brought $2,645, a Norwegian Jarmann 1884 est. $1,500-2,500 realized $2,645, a lot of 4 hunting swords est $1,000-1,200 commanded a final price of $2,645, 2 chinese trousse est $300-400 soared to $2,645, a Remington rolling block No. 5 Sporting rifle $1,500-2,500 realized $2,645, a pre-war Grade 1 Browing superposed 20 ga est $1,800-2,600 finalized $2,645, a Winchester 1892 takedown est $2,000-3,000 brought a total $2,530, a Winchester 1895 est $2,000-3,000 sold for $2,530, a Winchester 1876 est $1,800-2,500 sold at $2,530, a Civil War presentation Ames foot officer’s sword est $2,000-3,000 finalized at $2,530, a fluted 1860 colt est $2,000-3,000 sold $2,530, a colt 1st gen. SAA est $2,000-3,000 brought $2,530, a 2nd gen colt SAA est $1,800-2,500 finalized $2,530, A FULL PRICE REALIZED IS AVAILABLE ONLINE. Prices include 15% buyers premium.
Poulin’s Auction Co. will be holding their next firearm sale in March, in conjunction with James D Julia Auction Co.’s firearm sale. This event the two companies has created repeated proves to be the finest offering of collectible modern and antique firearms offered twice a year, every year. If thinking about consigning always remember there are two very important factors that greatly impact your return and they need to be equally balanced. 1. Greatest level of exposure. Poulin’s uses a unique set of circumstance to greatly benefit their consignors utilizing the aggressive marketing campaign of two prominent auction firms. Doubling the exposure for a fraction of the cost. Not only do you receive Poulin’s extensive marketing campaign, inside every James D. Julia’s catalog that is distributed is a full page advertisement and loose flyer that is given to each person that they have reached with their marketing campaign. 2. Lowest Commission Structure. ~ Poulin Auction Co. has the lowest commission structure in the industry for comparable services. Don’t waste precious percentage points on your valuable collection. Save thousands!! For consignment information in upcoming auctions contact Poulin’s at 207-453-2114 or by email info@poulinantiques.com