ARTFEED — Contemporary Art Intelligence

Milestone's $1.6M Spring Premier Firearms Auction in Cleveland

market-auction · 2026-05-06

The Premier Firearms Auction held by Milestone in suburban Cleveland on March 21-22, 2026, garnered $1.6 million. This auction showcased 1,206 meticulously curated lots, featuring a range of antique, vintage, and modern firearms from American, European, and Japanese makers. Among the categories were sporting shotguns, rifles, engraved and historical American handguns, as well as military arms from the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War. The standout item was a 1st Generation Colt Single Action Army .357 Magnum Revolver, boasting a 7½-inch barrel and manufactured on May 2, 1939, which remained in impeccable mechanical condition.

Key facts

  • Milestone's Spring 2026 Premier Firearms Auction
  • held in suburban Cleveland
  • totaled $1.6 million
  • took place March 21-22
  • 1,206 hand-selected lots
  • included weapons from American, European, and Japanese manufacturers
  • lots ranged from Revolutionary War to Vietnam era
  • top lot: 1st Generation Colt Single Action Army .357 Magnum Revolver with 7½-inch barrel, built May 2, 1939

Entities

Institutions

  • Milestone

Locations

  • Cleveland
  • United States

Sources