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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

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

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

The Collector’s Dilemma: Custom-Made Firearms vs. Investment-Grade Collectibles

The moment you engrave your initials on a firearm or customize it to your exact specifications, you’re creating something precious—but precious primarily to you, not the broader market. A personalized gun becomes a personal artifact with deep sentimental value, while an untouched collectible from manufacturers like Korriphila or a factory-engraved Colt SAA maintains the investment potential that serious collectors pursue.

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

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

Engraving Artistry: Hand-Cut vs. Laser (A Human Take)

Hand-cut engraving feels alive—the line swells, the metal sings, and a human hand leaves its signature in every cut. Laser work delivers crisp, repeatable detail at speed; pick the method that fits your story—or blend them for soul and precision in one piece.

Michael Graczyk September 9, 2025

How to (Legally) Collect Firearms Across State and International Lines

Collecting firearms isn’t just a hobby — it’s a deep dive into history, craftsmanship, and law. This guide breaks down how to do it legally, across state and international lines.

Michael Graczyk August 21, 2025

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