The Rifle That Took The Smithsonian’s Giant Of Kumaon
The yellowed newspaper clippings and fading photographs tell a remarkable story. It was in November, 1967, that David Hasinger, Dr. Karl Jonas and their wives traveled to India to hunt tigers. Beyond the slightest doubt, they were mindful of Jim Corbett’s famous...
The Most Expensive Sporting Arms
Have you ever noticed how any time there’s a gathering of outdoorsmen, an argument always breaks out? The B.S. level rises with each successive opinion, and pretty soon, things get heated. It happens all the time at Sporting Classics. The problem is, we’ve got so many...
2023 Premier Firearm & Sportsman Auction
Richmond Auctions welcomes you to our 2023 Premier Firearms & Sportsman's Auction. This sale features nearly 170 lots of world class firearms including highly engraved shotguns, rifles and handguns from Browning, Winchester, Colt, A.H. Fox, Smith & Wesson,...
The John Wayne Rifle: Winchester Model 92
John Wayne was a man of many westerns, but there was only one rifle for the Duke.
Colonel Colt and His Pistols
For nearly two centuries, Samuel Colt's firearms have been changing the course of history. And the legacy lives on. By all indications, he never should have succeeded in life, and if he had listened to what others told him, the name of Samuel Colt would probably be...
RIAC Sells Elvis Presley Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company Sells Elvis Presley's S&W Model 53 Revolver This past Saturday, August 26, 2023, RIAC sold Elvis Presley's Historic Special Order Russell Smith Signed, Master Engraved, Gold and Silver Inlaid with the original case gifted to the King of...
Griffin & Howe 100 Years: Celebrating a Legacy of Craftsmanship
In the world of firearms, few names carry as much historical significance and prestige as Griffin & Howe. Founded in 1923, this legendary company has been synonymous with quality, precision and innovation in the firearms industry for an incredible 100 years. To...
Benelli USA Limited Edition Lupo KAOS
In defiance of the conventional assembly line protocols, Benelli is believes you can only have ONE finish on your Lupo rifle — because no two are alike! Benelli USA is introducing the limited edition Lupo KAOS, a high-performance bolt-action rifle that showcases a...
RIA Premier May Auction
Rock Island Auction Co. gavels in $22 million in May! Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC) brought in $22 million in sales at its Premier Auction of 2023, which took place May 19-21! Featuring the Beaumont-Adams revolver surrendered by Confederate President Jefferson...
Join Us at Griffin & Howe June 2-4, 2023
Join Sporting Classics and many other fine exhibitors as we help Griffin & Howe celebrate its 100-year anniversary, the 25-year anniversary of Hudson Farm and grand opening of the new Griffin & Howe Showroom! The Anniversary Showcase runs on Friday June 2nd,...