I was just given two books today. They are catalogs for a firearm auction held by James D. Julia, Inc. for 2003 and 2004. These things are 297 and 349 pages long, respectively, and full of full-color photos of firearms and related items. Each catalog has hundreds of firearms which fit into the categories to which this forum is devoted. What's more, they came with the actual sales prices for the pieces. :grin: It's amazing how reasonably one can get a period muzzleloader in good shape for. If you're not determined to get one with a pedigree, you can get a nice piece for less than the cost of a new Pedersoli. :shocked2:
The real beauty of these books, however, is the sharp photos which let one see the sights, engraving, inlaying, and finishes used on these original firearms. Also the pictures of horns, canteens, swords, canes, flasks, dagguero-, ambro-, and tintypes, cannon, flags, militaria, and pouches/bags are worthwhile.
If anyone cares to look for something like this, they are James D. Julia, Inc. out of Fairfield Maine. They are licensed to hold auctions in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The books lack dates for the most part, but I think they are a good visual reference and make great eye candy!
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The real beauty of these books, however, is the sharp photos which let one see the sights, engraving, inlaying, and finishes used on these original firearms. Also the pictures of horns, canteens, swords, canes, flasks, dagguero-, ambro-, and tintypes, cannon, flags, militaria, and pouches/bags are worthwhile.
If anyone cares to look for something like this, they are James D. Julia, Inc. out of Fairfield Maine. They are licensed to hold auctions in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The books lack dates for the most part, but I think they are a good visual reference and make great eye candy!
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