by Robert Sohrweide | Jun 22, 2025
Born in a small shop behind William Mason’s home, Gertrude the decoy would live a life most fulfilling. Here are a few of the many stories she has to tell. Hello, my name is Gertrude. I was named after Bob’s Aunt Gertrude Reade, a woman with a special gleam in...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Dec 19, 2024
On February 21 and 22, 2025, Copley Fine Art Auctions is holding its annual Winter Sale. This auction follows the firm’s recent $2 million Sporting Sale. The Winter Sale 2025, consisting of more than 500 lots, will offer an extraordinary opportunity to acquire Zane...
by Sporting Classics Daily | May 29, 2023
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...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Jun 3, 2022
Jack O’Connor’s Engraved 7×57 Mauser Rifle Now At Benefit Auction Crafted in 1954 by legendary gunmaker Fred Wells for Jack O’Connor and backed with rock-solid provenance, the auction of this important rifle provides an opportunity to own a historic firearm...
by Jim Casada | Mar 9, 2022
TURKEY CALLS FOR SALE After giving the matter a bunch of gut-wrenching thought, I’ve decided to sell the vast majority of the turkey calls I’ve accumulated and collected over the years. Just listing and describing them brought back many warm memories of special hunts,...
by Jim Casada | Mar 8, 2022
Renowned author and wildlife sportsman, Jim Casada, is hosting an online auction of a vast array of items from his personal collection. Indeed, you will find, for every thing there is a season. Although a strong case could be made for some of the Psalms, I would argue...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Apr 13, 2021
Up for auction this May, a pair of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton’s war pistols may set a world record as the highest priced firearms ever publicly sold. A pair of pistols belonging to Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will be offered May 14th, 2021 by Rock...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Mar 3, 2021
Proceeds from the auction will ensure that the Boone and Crockett Club’s vital conservation policy, research and education initiatives continue far into the future. The Boone and Crockett Club has partnered with dozens of iconic brands and generous benefactors...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Dec 9, 2020
On February 19th and 20th, Copley Fine Art Auctions, the nation’s premier decoy and sporting art auction house, will host their Winter Sale 2021. To accommodate numerous estates, the company’s auction has expanded to a virtual two-day format. The auction will begin at...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Aug 7, 2020
The Fourteenth Annual Jackson Hole Art Auction will be held September 19th, 2020, 12:00 p.m. MDT. Lots are on display and available for preview in person at the Jackson Hole offices for a full four weeks prior to the sale. View at your convenience; staff is happy to...
