Morphy Auctions Firearms Auction Realizes $6.4 Million

Morphy Auctions' September 15-17 Firearms & Militaria Auction generated a total of $6.4 million in sales. The event offered a wide selection of rare firearms, with a significant focus on World War II era pieces and other antique collectibles.

High-value items included several German World War II firearms. A rare C G Haenel MKb.42(H) machine gun sold for $270,600, and an MG-34 machine gun realized $150,000. Other notable sales comprised a Model 1902 American Eagle Cartridge Counter Luger, which fetched $116,850, and a Japanese Type 100 machine gun at $110,700.

The auction attracted competitive bidding from collectors worldwide. Morphy Auctions is a recognized specialist in firearms and militaria, holding multiple auctions annually. This September sale underscores the strong market demand for historically significant and rare weaponry.