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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

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

Year-End Reflections: Giving Your Collection the Care It Deserves

Properly documenting your firearms collection isn’t about paperwork, it’s about stewardship. Knowing exactly what you own, where it came from, and how it’s cared for transforms collecting into curation.

Michael Graczyk December 23, 2025

Collecting Classic and Vintage Colt 1911s: The Art of American Steel

For collectors who appreciate fine art and sculptures, the Colt 1911 occupies a unique space as functional artwork – a piece that John Moses Browning designed over a century ago that somehow still looks modern and feels relevant. These aren’t just firearms; they’re tangible connections to pivotal moments in American history, hand-fitted by craftsmen whose knowledge and skills have disappeared, making each surviving example in original condition increasingly precious to discerning collectors.

Michael Graczyk December 18, 2025

The Janz EMS JTL Revolver: Where German Precision Meets Collectible Artistry

The Janz EMS JTL revolver isn’t just another firearm – it’s a precision-engineered piece of German craftsmanship that exists somewhere between functional art and collectible investment. With its innovative caliber exchange system, extensive customization options, and limited production numbers, the JTL appeals to collectors who appreciate the difference between mass-produced and meticulously hand-built.

Michael Graczyk December 4, 2025

What Distinguishes a Serious Investment-Grade Gun Collection from a Hobby Collection?

An investment-grade gun collection isn’t defined by price, but by discipline. Documentation, preservation, market knowledge, and liquidity planning are what turn firearms into real assets.

Michael Graczyk December 2, 2025

The Art of Preservation: Why Your Guns Deserve the Same Care as Your Picasso

Storing firearms properly isn’t just about security, it’s about fighting the same environmental battles that threaten your art collection. Temperature swings and humidity fluctuations silently destroy metal and wood over time, which is why maintaining 45-55% relative humidity and stable temperatures between 60-70 degrees isn’t optional if you actually care about preservation.

Michael Graczyk November 27, 2025

Protecting Your Investment: The Collector’s Guide to Proper Firearm Storage

Key Takeaways:You know what’s funny? Most people who invest thousands, sometimes millions, in art, sculptures, and rare collectibles will spare no expense on climate-controlled galleries and specialized display cases. But when it comes to their equally valuable firearm collection? They’ll toss it in any old safe and call it a

Michael Graczyk November 25, 2025

What Defines a Museum-Grade Firearm? A Deep Look at Rarity, Condition, and Provenance

Museum grade firearms aren’t just rare objects; they’re cultural artifacts shaped by history, craftsmanship, and the people who carried or commissioned them. These pieces stand at the intersection of art and engineering, offering collectors a glimpse into the stories etched in steel. They’re the closest thing the firearms world has to sculpture with a heartbeat.

Michael Graczyk November 13, 2025

The SIG Sauer P226 Anchorman: When Maritime Brotherhood Meets German Precision

Born from a collaboration between Heribert Bettermann and the Anchorman Naval Brotherhood, the SIG Sauer P226 Anchorman unites German precision with maritime tradition. Hand-built during the final years of SIG Sauer’s Mastershop in Eckernförde, it stands as one of the last true expressions of craftsmanship before the era of hand-fitted steel gave way to modern production.

Michael Graczyk November 11, 2025

The Sphinx Model 3000: When the Swiss Decided to Build the Perfect Combat Pistol

The Sphinx 3000 was probably one of the best combat pistols ever made, machined from solid steel blocks by Swiss craftsmen who treated it more like a watch than a weapon. It was also too expensive, too perfect, and too specialized to survive in a market that mostly just needs “good enough.”

Michael Graczyk November 4, 2025

Club 30: Germany’s Gunsmith Collective: Who they are, what they do, and why collectors care

Born from a circle of German master gunsmiths in the early 1990s, Club 30 is a guild devoted to precision, artistry, and shared craftsmanship. Their signature work, tuned Smith & Wesson revolvers and custom SIG Sauer X-Series pistols, blends competition-grade performance with the bespoke elegance of collectible firearms.

Michael Graczyk October 29, 2025

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