Summer 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
August 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
VERY FINE SPENCER ARMS CO. M1882 SLIDE ACTION GRADE 2 SHOTGUN
| Cal. 12ga. | S# 133 | Mfg 1882-89.| 01-29119/ZAL |
These early American shotguns were the first truly successful slide action that was produced in the US. They were invented by Christopher Spencer, who is best known for his military carbines that were used throughout the US Civil & Indian wars. Eventually, Spencer sold the patents to Bannerman’s which continued production until approx 1907. The shotgun was produced prior to the sale and is fitted with a 30″ damascus bbl with steel bead front sight & “SPENCER ARMS CO. WINDSOR. CT. U.S.A. PAT. APR. 1882” bbl address. It has a checkered trombone slide that is found on the 1882 models. It has a case colored solid frame with single trigger. It has a round knob pistol grip butt that is terminated with a checkered hard rubber butt plate. STATUS : ANTIQUE
