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What Gun Collections Bring at Burgess Auctions

Real results from real Indiana auctions. See what collections like yours have brought — handguns, rifles, shotguns, antiques, and complete sporting estates.

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Every result on this page came from the same process: a well-cataloged collection, marketed to a national audience of serious buyers, sold through a competitive auction where collectors set the price — not a dealer's margin calculation.

When a gun shop or online buyer makes an offer, they're buying wholesale. They need room to make a profit on resale. When collectors bid against each other at auction, they're paying what they genuinely believe the piece is worth. That difference is why auction results consistently exceed dealer offers on quality collections.

These are not cherry-picked outliers. They are representative results from auctions conducted in Indiana since fall 2024 — across handguns, rifles, shotguns, antiques, military collectibles, optics, and sporting accessories.

If you have a collection to sell, these results are the most honest answer we can give you to the question: what will it bring?

The Burgess difference
"A national retailer offered $900 for a pair of Indiana Sesquicentennial Colts. The same pair sold at our auction for $3,100. That's the difference between a buyer and a market."
Zack Burgess — Second-generation Indiana auctioneer. CAI designated. FFL licensed. Serving Indiana since 1996.

Notable Results — Selected Highlights

A cross-section of results from recent Burgess firearms auctions. Click any result to view the original lot.

Colt Single Action .22 LR Indiana Sesquicentennial Pair — $3,100
$3,100
Pair of Colt Single Action .22 LR Revolvers — Indiana Sesquicentennial, Consecutive Serials, Unfired, Cased
From the Deputy's Collection · Sep 2025
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Colt Single Action .22 LR Indiana Sesquicentennial Pair — $3,000
$3,000
Pair of Colt Single Action .22 LR Revolvers — Indiana Sesquicentennial, Consecutive Serials, Unfired, Cased
From the Deputy's Collection · Sep 2025
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Browning Citori 725 S3 Sporting 12 Gauge — $3,125
$3,125
Browning Citori 725 S3 Sporting 12 Gauge Over/Under, 30" Barrel
Specialty Shotgun Auction · Aug 2025
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Browning BT-99 Max 32 inch Maple Stock — $3,975
$3,975
Browning BT-99 Max, 32" Barrel, Maple Stock
Specialty Shotgun Auction · Aug 2025
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Smith and Wesson Model 547 9mm with Original Box — $1,700
$1,700
Smith & Wesson Model 547 9mm Revolver — Original Box & Papers
Lynn Schultz Estate · Feb 2025
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Browning 425 Citori 20 Gauge Over Under — $1,800
$1,800
Browning 425 Citori Grade I 20 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun
January 2026 Auction
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Inland M1 Carbine .30 Cal — $1,575
$1,575
Inland Mfg. M1 Carbine .30 Cal — 1 Magazine, Sling
Lynn Schultz Estate · Feb 2025
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Shiloh Sharps 1874 .45 Cal Octagon Barrel — $1,500
$1,500
Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Sharps 1874 .45 Cal — Octagon Barrel
Lynn Schultz Estate · Feb 2025
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WWI Luger Erfurt 1918 with Original Holster — $1,250
$1,250
WWI Luger Erfurt 1918 .30 Luger — Original Holster, Tool & Magazine
Lock, Stock & Legacy · Apr 2025
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Colt Single Action Army .45 with Original Box — $1,200
$1,200
Colt Single Action Army .45 — Original Box & Papers
Lynn Schultz Estate · Feb 2025
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Browning 1885 .45-70 with Leupold Scope — $1,475
$1,475
Browning 1885 .45-70 Govt — Octagon Barrel, Leupold Vari-X III Scope
From the Deputy's Collection · Sep 2025
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Civil War Remington Army .44 Antique — $950
$950
Civil War Remington Army New Model .44 Caliber Revolver — Antique
Lock, Stock & Legacy · Apr 2025
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Past Auctions — Full Results

Every auction links to the complete results on BidBurgess.com where you can browse all realized prices.

January 2026 Firearms Auction
January 2026  ·  834 lots across two days
Most Recent
$1,800Browning 425 Citori 20GA Grade I Over/Under
$1,600Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 Scope (New in Box)
$1,250Precision Firearms PF-XO8 .308 Semi-Auto Rifle
$950Browning BAR MK3 .270 Win Semi-Auto Rifle
$730Frank Wesson Civil War Era Two-Trigger Carbine
$525.22 LR Eley Subsonic HP — 5,000 Round Case, Unopened
Includes firearms, optics, ammunition, and accessories Browse Full Results →
From the Deputy's Collection
September 2025  ·  489 lots
$3,100Colt SA .22 LR Pair — Indiana Sesquicentennial, Consecutive, Unfired, Cased
$3,000Colt SA .22 LR Pair — Indiana Sesquicentennial, Consecutive, Unfired, Cased
$1,500Browning Citori 12GA Over/Under — Vent Rib Barrel
$1,475Browning 1885 .45-70 Govt — Octagon Barrel, Leupold Scope
$1,450Ruger Red Label 20GA Over/Under — Vent Rib Barrel
$1,400Remington 700 .220 Swift — Stainless, Fluted, Leupold 6.5-20x Scope
A significant Indiana sporting collection — handguns, rifles, shotguns, and accessories Browse Full Results →
Specialty Firearms Auction — August 2025
August 2025  ·  597 lots
Largest to Date
$3,975Browning BT-99 Max — 32" Barrel, Maple Stock
$3,275FNH SCAR Elite .308 Semi-Auto — Bipod, Vortex Razor HD 1-10x Scope
$3,125Browning Citori 725 S3 Sporting 12GA — 30" Barrel
$1,800Significant fine shotgun collection also included — see full results
This auction included a significant fine shotgun collection alongside tactical and sporting firearms Browse Full Results →
Lock, Stock and Legacy Auction
April 2025  ·  239 lots
$1,500Browning BSS Special 20GA Side-by-Side Double Barrel
$1,250WWI Luger Erfurt 1918 .30 Luger — Original Holster, Tool & Magazine
$1,100Heckler & Koch USP Tactical .45 Auto — Box, 3 Magazines
$1,050Colt 1911A .45 — 1918
$1,000Colt 1851 Navy Revolver .36 Caliber — Matching Numbers
$950Civil War Remington Army New Model .44 — Antique
Antique, collectible, and modern firearms — Civil War through contemporary Browse Full Results →
Aim High — The Lynn Schultz Estate Auction
February 2025  ·  239 lots
$1,700Smith & Wesson Model 547 9mm Revolver — Original Box & Papers
$1,575Inland Mfg. M1 Carbine .30 Cal — 1 Magazine, Sling
$1,500Shiloh Sharps 1874 .45 Cal — Octagon Barrel
$1,200Colt Single Action Army .45 — Original Box & Papers
$1,200Marlin 1895CB .45-70 Lever Action — Octagon Barrel
$1,025Winchester Model 94 .30-30 Lever Action — 1968
A significant Indiana sporting estate — quality collection, documented results Browse Full Results →
A Second Amendment Auction
November 2024  ·  301 lots
$1,100American Tactical AR-15 — Hardcase, Scope, Flashlight, Bipod, Extra Barrel
$900Marlin .44 Magnum Lever Action Rifle
$875Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 .44 Magnum Revolver
$800Mauser 98 7.62 Bolt Action — Militarily Marked, Sling & Bayonet
$775Weatherby Mark XXII .22LR — Weatherby 4x50 Scope
$675Ruger Vaquero .45 Long Colt Single Action Revolver
Our first dedicated Indiana firearms auction — 301 lots, handguns through long guns Browse Full Results →

Next Auction: July 11, 2026

We're currently accepting consignments for our July 11th specialty firearms auction. If you have a collection to sell — handguns, rifles, shotguns, antiques, military, or a complete sporting estate — now is the time to call. The earlier you consign, the more time we have to catalog and market your collection.

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Questions About Auction Results

What people ask when they see these numbers for the first time.

Will my collection bring results like these?

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Results depend on what you have — make, model, condition, provenance, and documentation all affect realized prices. The lots featured here represent quality pieces that were well-documented and marketed to the right audience. Not every lot brings $1,000 or more — but collections with original boxes, matching numbers, or historical significance consistently outperform dealer offers. Call us and we'll give you an honest assessment of what your collection is likely to bring.

Why do auction results beat dealer offers?

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A dealer making an offer needs room to make a profit on resale. Their offer reflects wholesale — what works for their business model. At auction, collectors who genuinely want a specific piece compete against each other. That competition drives prices to what the market actually considers the piece to be worth. The Indiana Sesquicentennial Colts on this page are the clearest example — a national retailer offered $900. The same pair sold at Burgess auction for $3,100.

How much does it cost to consign?

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There is no upfront cost to consign. We earn a selling commission from the auction proceeds. We only get paid when you get paid — and we get paid more when your collection brings more. That structure aligns our interests directly with yours. We'll explain the commission structure clearly during your free consultation.

How often do you hold firearms auctions?

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We currently hold four specialty firearms auctions per year, growing toward monthly as our consignor base expands. Our next auction is July 11th. If you have a collection ready to consign, call us now — the earlier you consign, the more time we have to photograph, catalog, and market your pieces to our national buyer network.

Do you handle collections outside Indiana?

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Yes. We regularly receive consignments from out-of-state dealers and collectors who want access to our national buyer network. All transfers are FFL-to-FFL compliant. If you have a collection outside Indiana, call us and we'll walk you through the process.

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