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2009 SHOT Show Auction Yields $33,179
For Support of Hunting Heritage
Orlando,
FL--When the GunBroker.com gavel signaled the end of 2009 SHOT Show auction,
spirited bidding on three historic collector offerings had yielded $33,179 in
support of America’s hunting and shooting sports heritage.
Coordinated
for the first time by the Hunting Heritage Trust
(in conjunction with NSSF), the 2009 auction package featured an extraordinary
combination of one-of-kind offerings from Bianchi, Colt Manufacturing Company,
Marlin Firearms, Remington Arms and Hornady Manufacturing.
Topping
the 2009 bidding was $15,100 for a magnificent one-of-a-kind Bianchi silver
trimmed double gunbelt rig fitted with two fully engraved Colt Single Action
Army pistols. Purchased by Ralph Garcia-Toledo of Florida, the package was prepared in
celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Bianchi brand. The Colts
featured nickel plating, full coverage engraving by Colt master engravers and
wrap-around Ivory grips. Rig and revolvers come in a custom-built presentation
case.
A
historic pair of Marlin rifles, featuring Serial #1 and Serial #2 of the new Marlin
338MXLR Custom in the new 338 Marlin Express cartridge, brought a high bid of
$11,054, from Col. Jerome Ersland of Oklahoma.
The Serial #1Marlin was hand engraved by Baron Engraving with elk and bear
designs accented by scroll engraving based on historically accurate Marlin
patterns. In contrast, Serial #2 was an “out-of-the box” example. Rounding out
this package was a case of Hornady 338 Marlin Express ammunition documented to
be the first case of 338 Marlin Express made available to the consumer market.
The case and each individual box was signed and authenticated by Hornady
President, Steve Hornady.
A striking and historic
offering by Remington Arms of Serial # 1 of the innovative Remington 105 CTi II
attracted scores of bidders and yielded a high bid of $7,025. The original CTi
was an industry award winner in 2007 and the CTi II is new for 2009. This striking
shotgun was hand engraved by Baron Engraving and includes a handsome
presentation case.
The
2009 auction was featured exclusively on www.GunBroker.com. Proceeds will
benefit the efforts of the Hunting Heritage Trust in support of America’s
hunting and shooting sports heritage.
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