Some of the finest revolvers in arms collecting will be offered this December
collectors , arms enthusiasts , museums , historical societies , and investors seeking portfolio diversification . Online options are not only secure and convenient for buyers , they enable global participation without the burden of travel costs .
According to Rock Island Auction Company , the popularity of their live streaming bid platform , Rock Island Live , is set to surpass its 2023 figures in every major metric , with a notably higher percentage of total bids , registered users , and first-time bidders
46 PORTFOLIO MAGAZINE projected for 2024 . Nearly a third of the bids this year have come from newly registered users . Online bidding has especially resonated with a new generation of buyers , an expanding demographic in the fine arms auction sphere that ’ s eager to acquire the best of the best .
Selective sellers , be it the initial collector or their heirs , have taken notice of this uptrend in the global marketplace . Previously unavailable pieces have surfaced more frequently in recent years at the most prominent auction houses , with marquee arms from Europe , South and Central America , and Asia being offered in response to growing demand . In its first year alone , Rock Island Auction Company ’ s new venue in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has unveiled numerous fresh discoveries to an eager global audience , with the company ’ s upcoming December Premier Auction anchored by new-tomarket highlights from the Brig & Louise Pemberton Collection and the Charles Marx Collection .