Prices realized RIA 67

Published on May 8, 2016
Duration: 3:19

This video provides a post-auction recap of the Rock Island Auction's April 2016 Premier event, detailing the final realized prices for various firearms. It highlights exceptionally high prices for early developmental prototypes like the T3 E2 Garand and Japanese Type 4 Garand, while also noting more accessible items such as the Brun Lotridge squeeze trigger pistol and Deim revolver. The discussion touches on the strong market for rare German firearms, specifically early developmental Walthers, and mentions the sale of a Pattern 1913 rifle and a VG2 rifle. The video also covers the sale of a 1923 Thompson, a Heinen rifle made by Walther, a CZ prototype, and Japanese prototype pistols, noting that a Thompson T2 did not sell.

Quick Summary

The Rock Island Auction's April 2016 Premier event saw the T3 E2 Garand sell for over $170,000, including buyer's premium. More accessible items like the Brun Lotridge squeeze trigger pistol and Deim revolver were also available, while rare early developmental Walthers fetched high prices due to collector demand.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Auction Results
  2. 00:17T3 E2 Garand Price
  3. 00:36Japanese Type 4 Garand Discussion
  4. 00:52Affordable Auction Items
  5. 01:06Hamas Pistols and Japanese/German Items
  6. 01:16Pattern 1913 Rifle
  7. 01:26Walther Firearms
  8. 02:00VG2 and VG1 Rifles
  9. 02:141923 Thompson and Heinen Rifle
  10. 02:22CZ Prototype and Thompson T2
  11. 02:41Japanese Prototype Pistols
  12. 02:58Other Notable Sales
  13. 03:03Conclusion and Future Auctions

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final realized price for the T3 E2 Garand at the Rock Island Auction?

The T3 E2 Garand sold for just over $170,000. This price includes the 15% buyer's premium, representing the total amount the buyer paid.

Which firearms from the Rock Island Auction were considered more affordable?

Among the more affordable items mentioned were the Brun Lotridge squeeze trigger pistol and the Deim revolver. These offered a different price point compared to the high-value prototypes.

Why did the Thompson T2 not sell at the auction?

The Thompson T2 did not sell, most likely because the bidding did not meet the seller's reserve price. This is a common reason for items to remain unsold at auction.

What made the early developmental Walthers particularly valuable?

The early developmental Walthers are considered scarce and represent an interesting niche for collectors of German firearms. Their rarity and historical significance contributed to their high market demand and prices.

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