James D. Julia's Firearms Auctions in Fairfield, Maine
James D. Julia, Inc. operates one of North America's top 10 antique auction houses by annual sales, with headquarters in Fairfield, Maine and an additional office outside Boston in Woburn. For nearly 50 years, the company has established itself as the leader in high-end rare firearms auctions. Julia...
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James D. Julia, Inc. operates one of North America's top 10 antique auction houses by annual sales, with headquarters in Fairfield, Maine and an additional office outside Boston in Woburn. For nearly 50 years, the company has established itself as the leader in high-end rare firearms auctions.
Julia's conducts firearms auctions in spring and fall, typically hosting two separate auction companies back-to-back in Fairfield. Their April 2017 event generated approximately $17 million in total sales:
- •Poulin Auction Company (April 8-10): ~$3 million in collectable and shooting firearms
- •James D. Julia's Extraordinary Firearms Auction (April 11): Rare and museum-quality pieces
- •Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction (April 12-13): Mix of quality arms, averaging under $8,000-$10,000 per lot
Julia's regularly establishes world auction records. Recent highlights include:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Colt Single Action Army (Battle of Little Bighorn, Custer's regiment) | $460,000 |
| Lloyd's Patriotic Presentation Sword (Battle of Trafalgar) | $270,250 |
| Pair of 20ga Ivo Fabbri shotguns with Italian master engraving | $299,000 |
| 28ga Ivo Fabbri Pinless Sidelock O/U | $103,500 |
| Early Krieghoff FG-42 Machine Gun (DEWAT) | $195,500 |
| Pre-WWII Polish Wz .38m Semi Auto rifle | $69,000 |
| H&H Double Rifle 500/465 Nitro "India Royal" | $55,200 |
| Parker 20 Bore A1 Special (gold inlay) | $253,000 |
Julia's has earned recognition for managing some of the finest private collections:
- •Warren Buxton Collection: Walther arms specialist collection generating over $850,000
- •Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection: Military pistols including unissued Singer 1911A1 ($80,500) and experimental High Standard .45 ACP ($48,875)
- •Doug Buhler Collection: German Pickelhauben and early military helmets
- •Robert W. Faris Collection: British rifle collection including 1924 R.S.A.F. Enfield prototypes
- •Dr. Zack Catterton Collection: Confederate arms including rare Dance and Griswold Navy pistols
- •Dana Tauber Estate: Believed to be the finest A.H. Fox shotgun grouping ever assembled
Julia's next major firearms auction is scheduled for fall 2017 and will include spectacular collections of rare military and sporting firearms.
- •Firearms Division - Their flagship operation, handling rare, valuable, and historically significant firearms with world-class authentication and evaluation services.
- •Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Division - Conducts auctions throughout the year for fine art and collectables.
- •Rare Lamp, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division - Specializes in rare decorative arts and fine jewelry.
Julia's team includes world-class specialists in authentication, identification, and provenance research. Recent sales included Confederate items, Civil War artifacts, Bowie knives, wheellocks dating to 1625, and documented military firearms from international sources. Notable consignments have included items from descendants of historical figures and museum-quality pieces.
Mainline headquarters in Fairfield, Maine with satellite office in Woburn, Massachusetts (outside Boston). Accepts consignments and serves collectors nationwide and internationally.