At the 42nd Classic Auction of Joh. Springers Erben, the absolute highlights from the field of luxury and collector's firearms will be auctioned.
Highest quality hunting rifles of finest gunsmith art and best guns from the shotgun strongholds of the world. Artistic and exclusive masterpieces of exceptional engravers. Rarities and technical specialties from the field of antique and ordnance weapons.
On the day of the auction, a professional auctioneer will auction live on site. In addition, the event will be livestreamed on the Internet.
auktion@springer-vienna.com
At the Classic Auction, you will have the opportunity to view all lots from Nov 04, 2024 in our auction hall, take them in your hands and see the quality for yourself.
ATTENTION: On the day of the auction, please use the "Live Auction" button (no longer via the online catalog - this is intended for pre-bids.) Under "LIve Auction", all lots will then be called up and auctioned individually and in sequence by the auctioneer. Start 17:00 (Vienna) UTC +1
Here you can download the print version of the catalog in PDF format.
All interested parties are cordially invited here to place their bids directly on site in the presence auction by a show of hands.
If you cannot be on site for the auction, we offer a variety of other ways to participate:
In the case of advance bids, please state a maximum bid in euros up to which we will bid for you. Advance bids can be submitted until 2 hours before the auctions starts.
CONDITION REPORT INFO:
The evaluation and description of the weapons by JSE are carried out without the aid of technical aids and under the value of the auction object appropriate and reasonable effort. The technical function of the weapon (especially lock, trigger, safety) will be checked by hand and its external condition will be evaluated by visual inspection. The shooting ability and shooting precision is not checked by JSE within the scope of the description and can also not be requested by a prospective buyer. In the event that detailed descriptions are not included in the text of the catalog about the items to be auctioned, the following unified condition descriptions apply, this regardless of whether the item is an antique or modern firearm.
Classification of condition:
1 - brand-new/mint condition/excellent
2 - near mint/very little used
3 - normally used
4 - heavily used
5 - worn/defective
Collectors weapon without legal proof, transfer for storage due to it's artistic or collectible value.
Note on barrel bore condition (modern firearms): The condition of the barrel bore is assessed by visual inspection and only described according to obvious features. No measurements or technical examinations are used for this purpose (endoscope, casting, ...). Depending on the type of weapon, the description is based on an ideal condition for rifled barrels or smoothbore barrels. Antique and free weapons as well as signaling devices are not described according to this scheme.
Bore condition ratings:
Bore condition very good.
Bore condition good.
Bore condition moderate/fair.
Bore condition poor.
Bore condition rusty/pitted/damaged.