Select highlights from the lifelong collection of
BRIAN LINDE
Title II manufacturer for over 30 years under the name of Sporting Arms Company
Brian Linde started his professional career as a Naval officer with a degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Oregon State University. He was an operations engineer for many years at a nuclear power plant in Minnesota and then took over as the nuclear security manager in 1999. Brian worked through the issues of post 9/11 security and was a significant contributor to the upgrades made in the nuclear industry following 9/11. He was director of nuclear security for a fleet of 6 nuclear plants in the Midwest. Following that, he worked as a nuclear security manager for a uranium enrichment facility in New Mexico. Before retiring, he served as a security advisor and travelled all over the world and consulting on critical infrastructure protection issues in the energy sector and civil projects. He was also a professional adversary trainer for corporations and law enforcement. He was on board of directors for the Military Historical Society of Minnesota c/o MN Military Museum at Camp Ripley in Little Falls from 1996 – 2003. He was a member and officer of the Monticello Gun Club in Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Weapons Collector’s Association and a lifetime member of the NRA. He was also the member and contributor to several internet boards/forums:
1919A4.com | Beltfed Shooters | Brian Enos Forum | CMP Forum | Gun Auction Forum | Gun Boards.com | GunsAmerica.com | Jouster2.com/Forum | Lugar forum | M14forum.com | Machinegunboards.com | Snugbus.com | Sturmgewehr.com
Poulin Auctions is exceptionally proud to bring several of Brian’s NFA firearms to the market. From the novice to the advanced collector, this selection from Brian’s collection surely has something for everyone.
COLLECTION INDEX
Below are the lot numbers of the items from this collection to be featured in our May 8-11, 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
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FULLY TRANSFERABLE SAVAGE AUTO ORDNANCE CORP MODEL 1928A1 SMG
Fall 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction October 30th, 31st, November 1st, & 2nd,...
FULLY TRANSFERABLE ORIGINAL GERMAN DWM BERLIN MG08 MACHINE GUN ON MODEL 1909 TRIPOD. CURIO.
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