Five decades after the Met ’ s then record-setting purchase of King Louis XIII ’ s flintlock , Rock Island Auction Company ’ s upcoming Premier Auction , August 23 – 26 , offers another treasure from the French king ’ s famous Cabinet d ' Armes . King Louis XIII ’ s gold and silver ornamented royal presentation wheellock , an absolute masterpiece of early 17th century artistry , exhibits all the right traits to make an impressive auction showing .
New records have been set in nearly every corner of arms collecting , and the sector ’ s extensive overlap with popular disciplines such as Western art , celebrity memorabilia , the decorative arts field , and historic military collecting has helped fuel an impressive uptrend in this thriving alternative asset class . As demand continues to grow , anyone seeking to add collectibles to their portfolio would be wise to consider the fine firearms market , where the patient investor will discover a high ceiling , a wealth of opportunity , and some of the finest treasures money can buy .
Teddy Roosevelt revolver
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