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Antique Firearms

What Documentation Do I Need to Maximize the Value of a Collectible Gun?

Documentation transforms a collectible firearm from just another gun into a piece with established value and verified authenticity. A factory letter, dated photographs, and verifiable provenance papers are the difference between guessing what you have and knowing exactly what it’s worth based on documented evidence.

Michael Graczyk January 28, 2026

Firearms

The Heavyweight Hitters: What SHOT Show 2026 Did for High-End Gun Enthusiasts

SHOT Show 2026 delivered a genuine parade of innovation for firearms enthusiasts, with manufacturers pushing boundaries in ways that left even seasoned collectors reaching for their wallets. From Henry’s precision lever-action that shoots sub-MOA to ZEV’s folding pistol straight out of a spy movie, the show floor proved that the high-end firearms market isn’t just alive, it’s thriving with groundbreaking designs that challenge everything we thought possible.

Michael Graczyk January 26, 2026

Compact Firearms

What Should I Look for When Buying a Prototype Gun from a Private Collection?

Buying a prototype firearm from a private collection isn’t like picking up a standard production gun – you’re purchasing a story, and stories get expensive when they turn out to be fiction. Without solid documentation, expert authentication, and careful legal vetting, that experimental Smith & Wesson could be nothing more than a cleverly modified fake that costs you thousands.

Michael Graczyk January 21, 2026

Antique Firearms

Navigating the World of Rare European Pistols: A Collector’s Guide to the U.S. Market

Buying rare European pistols in the U.S. doesn’t have to be intimidating once you understand the landscape. Whether you’re hunting domestically for pieces already stateside or navigating the complex import process from Europe, this guide breaks down everything from C&R licenses to auction strategies so you can build that collection without expensive mistakes.

Michael Graczyk January 19, 2026

Antique Firearms

When Something Feels Off: Spotting Dodgy Documentation on Rare Firearms

When you find a rare piece you’ve been hunting for years, you want to believe – you want the story to be true, the documentation to be genuine, the provenance to be solid. But that enthusiasm can also make you vulnerable.

Michael Graczyk January 16, 2026

Collectibles

The Korth PRS Automatic Pistol: When German Revolver DNA Went Semi-Auto

The Korth PRS isn’t just another semi-automatic pistol from a company known for obsessively engineered revolvers, it’s what happens when German mechanical perfectionism decides to merge 1911 ergonomics with a roller-delayed, fixed-barrel operating system that behaves more like an HK rifle than a typical handgun. Think of it as a 1911 that went to Germany and came back speaking with a roller-gun accent: familiar on the outside, but hiding one of the most unconventional operating systems you’ll find in a modern production pistol.

Michael Graczyk January 14, 2026

Antique Firearms

How Can I Tell If a Rare Handgun Is Under- or Over-Valued?

The collectors who consistently find undervalued pieces and avoid overpriced ones aren’t lucky, they’re informed. In a market where the difference between under- and over-valued can be thousands of dollars, that knowledge pays for itself remarkably quickly.

Michael Graczyk January 12, 2026

Antique Firearms

How Can I Connect with a Private Network of Serious Firearms Collectors?

Connecting with serious firearms collectors isn’t about shortcuts or status, it’s about earning trust through knowledge, consistency, and genuine passion. The most respected networks open slowly, revealing themselves only to those who show up, contribute, and treat collecting as stewardship rather than speculation.

Michael Graczyk January 7, 2026

Collectibles

What’s the Best Way to Research Obscure, Limited-Production Firearms?

Researching obscure, limited-production firearms isn’t about quick searches or folklore, it’s about layering authoritative references, factory records, auction documentation, and expert insight until a clear picture emerges. The process takes patience, discipline, and documentation, but it’s how unknown curiosities become historically grounded, collectible pieces.

Michael Graczyk January 5, 2026

Antique Firearms

Tracing History Through Numbers: A Collector’s Guide to Firearms Serial Number Lookups

Serial numbers are more than stamped digits, they’re the starting point for understanding when a firearm was made, how it left the factory, and where it fits into history. With the right research and documentation, those numbers can transform a gun from an object into a documented piece of the past.

Michael Graczyk January 1, 2026

Classic Firearms

Early Development of the Korth Semi-Automatic Pistol

Willi Korth’s semi-automatic pistol was never designed for mass adoption, but as a precise mechanical statement built to the same uncompromising standards as his revolvers. Prototype No. 005 stands today as a rare and fully realized example of that philosophy, defined by durability, restraint, and indifference to commercial shortcuts.

Luxus Capital December 31, 2025

Antique Firearms

What’s Coming for Firearms Collectors in 2026: New Releases, Shows, and What Everyone’s Talking About

2026 isn’t about surprise revolutions, it’s about refinement, smart collecting, and understanding what actually matters. For collectors paying attention, the real opportunities come from separating confirmed reality from hopeful speculation.

Michael Graczyk December 25, 2025

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What Documentation Do I Need to Maximize the Value of a Collectible Gun?

The Heavyweight Hitters: What SHOT Show 2026 Did for High-End Gun Enthusiasts

What Should I Look for When Buying a Prototype Gun from a Private Collection?

Navigating the World of Rare European Pistols: A Collector’s Guide to the U.S. Market

When Something Feels Off: Spotting Dodgy Documentation on Rare Firearms

The Korth PRS Automatic Pistol: When German Revolver DNA Went Semi-Auto

How Can I Tell If a Rare Handgun Is Under- or Over-Valued?

How Can I Connect with a Private Network of Serious Firearms Collectors?

What’s the Best Way to Research Obscure, Limited-Production Firearms?

Tracing History Through Numbers: A Collector’s Guide to Firearms Serial Number Lookups

Early Development of the Korth Semi-Automatic Pistol

What’s Coming for Firearms Collectors in 2026: New Releases, Shows, and What Everyone’s Talking About

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