“ There is a special place in the collector ’ s heart for objects hidden away ,” said Conor FitzGerald , noted author and arms and armour historian . “ Discovering something that few have seen , and that in the end only one person may possess , is the acquisition of a lifetime , and that is what such passions are for .”
While genuine attic finds are a comparative rarity , there ’ s no question that the public debut of scarce items has long shaped the trajectory of the fine arms and broader collectibles markets . New discoveries and works previously hidden in private collections create anticipation , public awareness , and drive industry growth . In May of 2022 , an extraordinary pair of revolvers owned by General Ulysses S . Grant were unveiled to the collecting public for the first time , garnering international interest leading up to and following their historic $ 5.17 million sale at Rock Island Auction Company . Later that year , the auction house presented another elite firsttime offering , Han Solo ’ s blaster from the original Star Wars film . The $ 1.06 million Guinness World Records-set-
An Elvis Presley commissioned Smith & Wesson Model 29-2
This historic Colt Model 1860 Army revolver will be offered to the public for the first time this December
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