Reallocating the Christmas budget - The December 2024 Holts Sealed Bid

Published on December 8, 2024
Duration: 34:49

This video reviews various shotguns and rifles available at the December 2024 Holts Sealed Bid auction, reallocating a Christmas budget for firearm purchases. The presenter highlights a range of options from vintage to modern, discussing their condition, historical context, and potential value. Specific models like the Browning B26, Rizzini Vertex, and a rare Walther toggle-action shotgun are examined, offering insights into their unique features and market appeal.

Quick Summary

The Holts December 2024 Sealed Bid auction showcased a diverse range of firearms, including shotguns from Browning, F.A.I.R., Ariza Baga, Rizzini, Beretta, and rifles like the Krieghoff combo and Heim single-shot. Notable models included the Rizzini Vertex, praised for value, and the rare Izhmash MTs7, lauded for its engineering.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Christmas Budget Reallocation
  2. 00:50Browning Side-by-Side (Lot 6577)
  3. 02:08F.A.I.R. Dea (Lot 6584)
  4. 03:44Ariza Baga Side-by-Side (Lot 6575)
  5. 06:09Browning B26 (Lot 6201)
  6. 08:47Lancaster in Bits (Mentioned)
  7. 09:23Army Bazzi Over-and-Under (Lot 6223)
  8. 10:16Rizzini Vertex (Lot 36237)
  9. 12:23Beretta Whitewing (Lot 6205)
  10. 14:26Krieghoff Ultra Combo Gun (Lot 6777)
  11. 15:29Heim Single Shot Rifle (Lot 5348)
  12. 17:16Browning Special Trap Gun (Lot 6132)
  13. 18:36Beretta 682 (Lot 6178)
  14. 19:39Salvatore Monaco (Lot 7185)
  15. 20:56Auguste Francotte Side-by-Side (Lot 6777)
  16. 22:33F.A.I.R. Arms (Lot 6563)
  17. 23:47Rizzini Rising Bite (Lot 6969)
  18. 26:09Dixon & McNorton Zoli (Lot 6168)
  19. 27:46Izhmash MTs7 (Lot 6188)
  20. 30:09P. Webley & Son Side-by-Side (Lot 6945)
  21. 31:42Walther Toggle Action Shotgun (Lot 5727)
  22. 33:39Conclusion & Bidding Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of firearms were featured at the Holts December 2024 Sealed Bid auction?

The auction featured a wide array of firearms, including numerous side-by-side shotguns (20-gauge and 16-gauge), over-and-under shotguns like the Rizzini Vertex and Browning B26, a Krieghoff combo gun, a Heim single-shot rifle, and a rare Walther toggle-action shotgun.

Which firearms were highlighted for their value or unique features?

The Rizzini Vertex was praised as a modern, reliable option for clay shooting. The Ariza Baga and F.A.I.R. Arms side-by-sides were noted for their quality craftsmanship and value. The rare 1894 Rizzini Rising Bite and the Izhmash MTs7 were highlighted for their engineering and historical significance.

What are some of the notable brands and models reviewed in the video?

Key brands and models reviewed include Browning (B26, Special Trap), F.A.I.R. (Dea), Ariza Baga, Rizzini (Vertex, Rising Bite), Beretta (Whitewing, 682), Krieghoff (Ultra combo), Heim (single shot rifle), Salvatore Monaco, Auguste Francotte, Zoli, Izhmash (MTs7), P. Webley & Son, and Walther (toggle action).

What advice is given regarding purchasing firearms from a sealed bid auction?

The presenter suggests doing homework but also being open to new discoveries. He emphasizes checking the condition of firearms, considering their historical context and potential value, and notes that sealed bids can offer opportunities for acquiring quality guns at competitive prices.

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