Weapons that have historical and collectible value, does not know competition.
Many it is frightening, causing fear and discomfort often associated with tragedies, death and cruelty, while others – the romantic feelings associated with famous movie stars.
If it is determined that the weapon has historical value, it can be sold for hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars. The proposed review of the guns became Champions for the auction price.
On the one hand, the weapon killed a lot of people, especially during wars, dictatorial regimes. But on the other hand is the work of engineers and, often, a masterpiece. For example, the engineer guns the Colt collectors see them as the genius of engineering thought and the history of an era.
Even without producing any action, some weapons represents something significant, because it belonged to important historical personages.
Gilded pistol Walther PP Adolf Hitler: $114000
Gilded 7.65 mm Walther was sold at auction in 1987 for $ 114 000 to an anonymous buyer. On the gun are the initials “A. G” – Adolf Hitler.
In 1939, “parteigenossen” gave his Fuhrer a gold-plated pistol with pearl lining on the handle on the anniversary. Historians argue, if it’s the gun Hitler killed himself.
According to an American soldier, a month before his death the gun was found in his room among other things in the drawer while he was in the bunker in Berlin. However, there is another version that this gun was the Fuhrer a short time in 1941 he is gifting this to his ASU-fighter General aviation Werner Mölders shot down 101 enemy aircraft.
Soon, however, Hitler appeared again Walter gilded with a monogram. It is unknown whether he returned the gun to the führer after the death of General Melders, or loyal supporters” are unable to prevent their leader for a long time remained without a weapon, and ordered him to donated an exact copy of the gun.
The colt .45 Wyatt Earp: $225000
The revolver belonged to a legend of the American Wild West, the Sheriff of Tombstone, Wyatt Earp. Except that in the 1880’s, he maintained order in the city, he still often played, hunted the bulls, judged fights boxers, mined gold, owned a brothel, a saloon and a Barber shop.
At the auction, the revolver was worth 225,000 dollars, as belonged to legend and took part in one of the famous gunfights at the corral “O-Kay”.
This event laid the basis for numerous films recalls the clash of the brothers Virgil, Morgan and Wyatt Earp and Holliday with the brothers Clanton (IKE and Billy) and Malori (Frank and Tom), joined by a claybourne. Without scratches later turned out to be only two.
Revolver Smith & Wesson that killed Jesse James: $350000
Everyone knows the story of the most infamous criminal of America of the Wild West. Daring and unpredictable Jesse James — legendary thief. He always carefully planned his attacks and fought a war with those who had amassed money and fame, taking on his name.
He terrorized Kansas and Missouri almost two decades. In 1881 the ranks of the gang joins Robert Ford. Over time, Jesse falls in the eyes of the beginner, who never distinguished courage.
No one could have imagined that this cowardly young man, is secretly in collusion with the Governor of Missouri, dare to kill the leader. In 2003, the revolver was sold for $ 350,000.
Shotgun Teddy Roosevelt: $862500
It is known that Theodore Roosevelt was fond of hunting. Hunting was his in the first place. It was said that he was ready to give up the presidency Safari in Africa. And this is no joke. In 1909 and so it happened, about a month after he left the White house, he went for a year in an African expedition.
For 13 months, killed 11 400 animals, including elephants, white rhinos, which are now stored in the museums of America. Roosevelt killed rare animals for science and history. The shotgun was made specifically for Roosevelt company Gun Company.
In 2010 it was sold at auction for 862 500$. Definitely torn on the cloth pajamas, the President also influenced the final price.
Flintlock pistols Simon Bolivar: $1687500
Few will be able to immediately tell who is Simon Jose Antonio de La Santísima Trinidad bolívar de La concepción and the Ponte Palacios y Blanco and, that as a historian I must say that this is one of the most important figures in the world history.
Military leader and politician who led the struggle for independence of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Bolivia from the Spanish crown. He is the father of the founder in Latin America. Guns of Simon Bolivar, who passed with him through all the tests.
Two unique gun were made one of the most famous gunsmiths of the 19th century by Frenchman Nicolas-Noel Boutet and acquired by Simon young in 1805, when he lived in Paris and only dreaming about heroic achievements.
This pair of guns with flint lock, without a doubt, the blood of the Spanish viceroys. In 2004, the pistols sold for $1 687 500 at Christie’s auction in new York.
Cavalry pistols of George Washington: $1986000
Guns of times of the revolutionary struggle of the American States for independence were sold in 2002 at Christie’s auction Fund Richard Mellon for nearly $ 2 million.
Many believe that they are the most important weapons in American history and the symbols of the revolution. Now the guns can be viewed in the Museum of Pennsylvania. One of the owners of the guns was the seventh President of the United States Jackson.
Lincoln’s killer: priceless artifact
None of the listed pistols can not compete with those who killed US President Abraham Lincoln in the theater in 1865.
One shot ended the life of the President and changed history. The war Department kept the gun for generations as proof. Although it was rumored that one time he was stolen and replaced with fake. In 1997, the FBI conducted a re-examination of authenticity.
