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Date of Release: June 9, 2017

Milestone Auctions to Present Premier Firearms & Military Arms in 800-lot Sale June 24

40 year collection of Revolutionary War guns, tomahawks & accoutrements with exceptional shotguns,
rifles, revolvers, Japanese swords, Civil War, WWII/Nazi rarities, American Indian relics

WILLOUGHBY, OH On June 24, 2017, Milestone Auctions of Willoughby (suburban Cleveland), Ohio
will present its much-anticipated Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction, highlighted by an outstanding 40-
year collection of guns, tomahawks and accoutrements of the Revolutionary War era.

Over 800 lots will be offered at the Saturday event, with a timeline that tracks 200 years of American
military history, from the War of Independence through Vietnam. The auction lineup is packed with
rarities, starting with the aforementioned American Revolutionary collection, which contains museum-
quality muskets, flintlock pistols, plug bayonets, powder horns, swords, knives, halberds, axes,
tomahawks, Indian relics and more.

It is a very important collection from a northeast Pennsylvania man whose name is known to those in the
hobby. His collection has been published in several books, and were very honored that we were chosen to
handle its sale, said Milestone Auctions co-owner Chris Sammet. The provenance is excellent there
are even some items in the collection that come with photos of people at dig sites finding the pieces.

A bidding battle is expected over Lot 256, an 18th-century Wilson City of New York .69 caliber musket
marked 1st Regiment Southampton London on its barrel. The gun has an early repair to the buttstock,
which is explained in the accompanying documentation from General Sullivan from around the time of
the Wyoming, Pa., campaign. The report explains that the musket had incurred bullet damage from the
accidental discharge of a weapon. Possibly the finest known example of its type, the gun is estimated at
$15,000-$25,000.

Another coveted musket from the collection is Lot 255, a 1746 Jordan 1st Model Brown Bess marked X
Regt on the top of its barrel. An elusive, early example, it is estimated at $10,000-$15,000.

More than 70 tomahawks will be available. I dont believe that many have ever been offered at one time
to the hobby. Its an extraordinary collection. Just one of the many early prizes from the grouping is Lot
205A, a pipe tomahawk made in the 18th century from a gun barrel. It is similar to an example depicted
on Page 129 in Lar Hothems Indian Trade Relics. Its auction estimate is $1,000-$1,500. Lot 273, a scarce
18th-century spiked tomahawk that would have served as a crude weapon of war, has a particularly long
spike and is estimated at $400-$600.

The Civil War continues to fascinate successive generations of collectors, so for their June 24 auction
Milestone has included a number of desirable choices. Lot 283A, a classic Confederate CS Star short
sword is entered with a $2,000-$2,500 estimate; while Lot 286, an 1847 Grimsley mounted rifleman
saddle, of a type used by both sides in the Civil War, is expected to attract a winning bid of $1,000-
$2,000.

Japanese militaria from several long-held collections figures prominently in the sale. The Japanese
selection ranges from the 13th century through World War II and includes flags, swords, tsubas (ornate
samurai sword guards), uniforms, cantos, nimbus and arisakas. Lot 359P, a rare circa 1667-1673 Japanese
tanto knife made by Satsuyoshi Motohira maker of swords and tantos for the elite of Satsuma comes
with wood presentation box and is estimated at $3,000-$4,000. Additionally, there are more than 25
katana swords, an unusually large number to see in the marketplace at any one time. Lot 359Q is a
treasured katana from the ancestors of the Yagami family. It was made circa 1330 by Rai Kunitsugu of the
Yamashiro school. A shozen (priest) has vertified that it is a shrine sword of Koyasan. Measuring 31
inches overall, it is estimated at $8,000-$12,000.

Over 125 lots of German military items will cross the auction block, including 18th-century flintlock
pistols, many Nazi guns, pistols, helmets, flags, daggers, medals, Luftwaffe paraphernalia, and uniforms.
Lot 161 is a superior example of a WWII M36 Infantry officers tunic and breeches. The attached medals
and insignia are all original, including lieutenant colonel of the 61st Infantry shoulder boards, an officers
hand-embroidered bullion eagles, and a 3-piece Iron Cross. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500. Lot 134, a scarce
Luftwaffe paratrooper helmet known as the M38 Mediterranean camouflage Falshimager type, could
reach $6,000-$10,000.

Milestones June 24, 2017 auction will start at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, with all forms of bidding available,
including live online. Address: 3860 Ben Hur Ave., Unit 8, Willoughby, OH 44094. For additional
information call 440-527-8060 or email info@milestoneauctions.com. Online:
www.milestoneauctions.com.

CAPTION:

Hand-made Nepalese Bira hand-crank 577/450 field gun, one of an estimated 50 produced in 1896-1897,
untouched original condition, est. $20,000-$30,000 Image provided by Milestone Auctions

Milestone Auctions
Chris Sammet, President
Miles King, General Manager
3860 Ben Hur Ave.
Willoughby, OH 44094
440-527-8060
http://www.milestoneauctions.com
milestoneauctions@yahoo.com

Keywords: Antiques, Firearms, Military, Auction,

Shotguns, Revolvers, Japanese swords, Civil War, WWI/Nazi rarities, American Indian relics

About:
Milestone Auctions, located in Willoughby, Ohio strives to offer successful auctions for both buyers and
sellers. When selling we will give your collection the time and dedication it deserves to maximize your
return. Experts will take the time to catalog and photograph your items. Then your items will be offered at
our live auction and on internet bidding platforms for the world to bid on. For buyers we strive to offer
several bidding options to make bidding an easy and pleasant experience. Our dedicated staff is available
any time to discuss any items in further detail you may have interest in.

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It is a very important collection from a northeast Pennsylvania man whose name is known to those in the
hobby. His collection has been published in several books, and were very honored that we were chosen to
handle its sale, said Milestone Auctions co-owner Chris Sammet.