Sell Your Historic Firearms & Military Collectibles
Antique & Collectible Firearms • WWII German Militaria • Civil War Artifacts • Military Uniforms • Edged Weapons & Medals
Request a Free Evaluation ↓Affiliated Auctions has been selling military antiques, historic firearms, and collectible militaria since 1994. We hold a Federal Firearms License (FFL) and a Class 3 Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) designation, meaning we are fully licensed and experienced to handle the legal transfer of modern firearms, antique arms, and NFA items. Our live online auctions reach a global audience of serious collectors. We have sold complete German general officer uniforms for over $16,000, rare Civil War canteens for $4,100, and Colt presentation revolvers for nearly $5,000.
What We Accept
Antique & Collectible Firearms
Pre-1899 antique arms, percussion, flintlock and wheellocks. We've sold Nimschke-engraved Colt Single Action Army revolvers, WWI DWM Lugers, Black Army 1911s and more. Matching and historically significant generate attract strong results.
WWII German Militaria
Third Reich Officer and EM/NCO uniforms, chained SS honor daggers, visor caps, Stahlhelms, and diplomatic swords. Named collections (i.e. $16,800 sale of a Panzer General Lt. uniform) and individual bring-backs.
American Civil War
Union and Confederate weapons, cartouche-stamped accoutrements, original canteens, documents, letters and named soldier groupings. Published artifacts or those with authoritative provenance realize high prices.
WWI & Earlier
Imperial German, Austro-Hungarian, and Allied militaria. Ranging from 17th-century Dutch bronze cannons to War of 1812 artillery cockades and Spanish American War accoutrements, we handle many types of early military artifacts.
US Military (All Eras)
WWII, Korea, and Vietnam field gear, unit groupings, flight jackets, and medals. This includes theater-made artifacts, trench art as well as letter and photograph collections. Complete and un-separated soldier collections perform well.
Edged Weapons & Swords
Napoleonic, Civil War, and Imperial-era swords and daggers. From officer's swords to daggers, field and parade bayonets. Named presentation pieces and cased sets are highly sought after.
Modern & Sporting Firearms
Colt Pythons, M14A battle rifles, and all types of modern tactical or sporting arms. Original boxes, limited editions, and well-maintained guns draw aggressive bidding from our network of collectors.
Helmets & Headgear
From WWII German M35 Stahlhelms and Waffen-SS visor caps to US paratrooper helmets. Authentic headgear with makers' marks, original liners and decals consistently achieves premium auction results.
Medals, Orders & Insignia
Orders & decorations, distinctive unit insignia, flags, and patches. War of 1812, Revolutionary War-era items, and named medal groupings perform well.
Licensed & Compliant Firearms Handling
As a licensed FFL dealer with Class 3 SOT status, Affiliated Auctions handles all required documentation for the transfer of Title I and Title II firearms. Antique firearms do not require FFL transfer. Modern and C&R-eligible firearms are transferred through proper channels to verified licensees. We also have experience dealing with state-specific restrictions.
How Consignment Works
Photograph
Send us clear photos of all sides, markings, and any documentation or information related to provenance.
Evaluate
Our specialists assess condition, rarity, and current market demand. We provide honest, research-backed estimates based on verified sales.
Consign
We send a consignment contract. Free pickup is available for eligible collections in the contiguous US.
Auction
Your items are professionally cataloged, photographed, and marketed to our global collector base for two weeks before the sale.
Payment
You receive your payout 30-60 days after the sale. No hidden fees. Commission is all-inclusive.
Statement
A detailed statement showing every lot sold and its hammer price is provided with every settlement.
“I spoke to many auction houses but Affiliated was the only one who treated our militaria collection with the respect that was important for my father-in-law’s legacy.”- Adriana, Ontario