Montrose Auction was founded in 1977. Since 1992, it has been owned and operated by company president Trey Cottle. Conducting approximately 24 auctions per year, Montrose has positioned itself as Georgia's leading auction house for the most-desired antique, vintage and modern firearms, edged weapons and sporting-related items. In addition to its popular gallery and online...
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Morphy's Dec. 2025 Firearms & Militaria Auction Preview
Featured: Fabulous pair of Rizzini R1 .410 & 28-gauge side-by-side shotguns, Pedretti-engraved Purdey over-under ejector game gun, German Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 and Rheinmetal MG42/59 machine guns DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s will make the holidays merry and bright for many firearms collectors who take part in their December 16-18 auction. The 1,343-lot selection includes expertly-vetted...
Montrose Firearms Auction, December 13, 2025
657-lot selection enriched by estate collections of Mike Stewart (Rugers) and Tony Rodriguez(military arms & artifacts) plus a 19-pc. Luger collection, high-grade Brownings and fineshotguns. Links to bidding are included in each description below! GREENSBORO, Ga. – On Saturday, December 13, Montrose Auction in Central Georgia will present a fully-curated 657-lot live gallery sale led...
Morphy's $7.5M Firearms & Militaria Auction Highlights
Top lots: factory-engraved Colt 1911A1, $102K; original Thompson Ramo Woodridge (TRW) M1-14 machine gun, $88,560; WWII German MG42 machine gun, $84K; 1628 cannon, $61,660DENVER, Pa. – At Morphy’s September 9-11, 2025 Firearms & Militaria Auction, some of the finest and most important firearms ever to appear for public sale flew past their high estimates to...
Montrose Auction: September 13, 2025
Old West firearms from the estate of Mike Stewart plus two other premier estate collections form a high-powered trifecta to lead the September 13 Montrose Auction in Central Georgia.Bid in person, online or by phone on 551 expertly-curated lots including early Colt, Remington and S&W handguns; Caesar Guerini shotguns, Christensen rifles, coveted Cabot ‘American Joe’GREENSBORO,...
The World of 3-Gun Competition
Let's dive into the exhilarating world of 3-Gun competition, a thrilling sport that requires precision, speed, and tactical prowess! 3-Gun competition is a highly dynamic and strategic sport where participants use three different types of firearms – a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol – in fast-paced, diverse, and challenging scenarios.The three types of firearms...
Introduction to IPSC: Practical Shooting Competition
The world of competitive shooting is vast, but few disciplines match the excitement and real-world applicability of International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) events. IPSC is a global phenomenon that blends speed, accuracy, and power into a high-octane shooting competition, where competitors must balance fast execution with pinpoint marksmanship. This dynamic sport is not only a...
Unleashing the Wild West Spirit: Cowboy Action Shooting
Yeehaw, partner! Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) is not just a sport; it's a thrilling subculture, steeped in the romance and excitement of the Old West. An exhilarating blend of athleticism, historical reenactment, and theatricality, CAS has taken the world by storm, uniting people of all ages and backgrounds in their shared love for the Wild...
The Civilian Marksmanship Program
Through the CMP, civilians have a unique opportunity to obtain authentic military rifles, primarily surplus M1 Garands, the iconic weapon of World War II, and other firearms as available. The CMP receives these firearms from the U.S. Army, meticulously inspects and grades them before offering them for sale to eligible participants. Owning these historic firearms...
The World of Cowboy Fast Draw Competition
Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the exciting world of Cowboy Fast Draw Competition! With a rich history steeped in the lore of the Wild West, this fast-paced, fun, sporting event is the epitome of speed, skill, and pure western charm. One of the most endearing aspects of Cowboy Fast Draw is its inclusivity. Almost anyone...