Jeremiah Johnson Trading

Jeremiah Johnson Trading is a family-owned business run by Greg Schimetschek and his son Dean from their shop in Haddam, Connecticut. They focus exclusively on pre-1899 antique firearms, edged weapons, and militaria—pieces with real history rather than production-line modern guns.

Their inventory includes rare examples like:

• •Spencer pump-action shotguns (1880s production)
• •Percussion and flintlock firearms (19th century and earlier)
• •British double barrel howdah pistols (dangerous game stoppers from the Indian subcontinent)
• •Engraved exhibition pieces (Nimschke-style work and fine scroll engraving)
• •Edged weapons and military antiques

"Engraved Spencer shotguns are an extreme rarity in any form yet finding an early First Model which conforms exactly to Grade A specifications is virtually impossible."

They list items weekly on GunBroker with no-reserve penny auctions—bids literally start at $0.01. This is their primary sales channel and items change constantly. You can also contact them directly to inquire about specific pieces.

If you have antique arms to move:

• •Single pieces or entire collections accepted
• •Cash paid on the spot
• •Call or email to discuss what you have

They specialize in documented condition and provenance rather than volume. Their product descriptions are detailed and honest, including mechanical condition notes and honest assessment of wear patterns. This level of transparency is rare in the antique arms market.