In this auction at Hermann Historica, which will take place from Monday 28 April to Friday 9 May, 2025, three days will be of particular interest to the passionate gun collector: on Wednesday, 7 May, the "Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms" auction will take place. According to the auction house, antique firearms will also be included in this catalog for the first time. The auction will then continue with "Historical and modern firearms" from 8 to 9 May 2025: here, fans of more modern guns will be able to bid on 2,140 items. We have taken a look at the firearms highlights from the two auctions and offer a (naturally incomplete) selection of the highlights.
Spring auction at Hermann Historica: armour, edged weapons & antique firearms – Deluxe flintlock pistols
One of the highlights in the field of antique firearms is lot 5741, which includes a pair of deluxe flintlock pistols from the armoury of the Elector of Bavaria Charles Albert. These were made around 1740 by Johann Gottfried Kolbe in Suhl. The pistols are characterised by richly decorated silver furniture, intricate gold inlays and fine walnut stocks. The starting price for the lot is 12,000 euros and they are an outstanding collector's item for lovers of historical firearms.
Historical and modern firearms on 8 and 9 May 2025 at Hermann Historica
Under auction number 7611, an exceptional example of gunsmith's art is being offered: a Korriphila HSP 701 in the rare full Damascus design with a 5-inch sport barrel. This pistol, manufactured by Intertex Maschinenbau GmbH, is unique and combines precision with high-quality workmanship. This is evidenced by the ray skin scales and fine bluing. The pistol comes in a leather case with the original documents. The starting price is 19,000 euros.
Lot 7638 is a rare Mauser C06/08 experimental pistol with flapper lock. This model never went into series production and only a few prototypes exist. These differ in details. The minimum bid for this special piece is 22,500 euros. A matching leather case is included in the price.
An original Mauser M1918 anti-tank rifle is also up for auction as lot 9587. The largely preserved original bluing increases the value and attractiveness of the powerful bolt-action rifle. Bidding for the legendary Tankgewehr, together with accompanying technical literature and accessories, starts at 13,800 euros.
Further highlights of the spring auction at Hermann Historica - collectors should keep an eye on these lots
Modern firearms
- Lot 7162: A deluxe repeating rifle by Hartmann & Weiss Hamburg, with Zeiss scope – starting price 9,400 euro
- Lot 7610: Korriphila Mod. HSP 701 – starting price 9,000 euro
- Lot 7321: A Walther WA 2000 sniper rifle, with Zeiss scope, in case with accessories – starting price 12,000 euro
- Lot 7509: A Edgar Budischowsky, Korriphila Mod. HSP 701, SA Sport Pistol – starting price 9,000 euro
- Lot 8048: Colt Single Action Army, engraved – starting price 8,500 euro
Service weapons
- Lot 9249: A VIS Mod. 35, Radom, 1938 – starting price 4,000 euro
- Lot 9518: A Werder M 1869 rifle, old style (first model) – starting price 3,500 euro
The pre-sale viewing will take place from 22 to 26 April, 2025, as well as on 2 May and 5 May, 2025, at the offices of Hermann Historica at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn near Munich, Germany, in each case from 11:00 to 17:00 (CET). The auction house would like to point this out: it is absolutely necessary to make an appointment to view firearms in advance!
You can find out more about the auctions and how you can bid on the Hermann Historica website. You can also order the print catalogs for the current auctions there.
