The rifle that fired the first shot at the Battle of Bunker Hill — at the outbreak of the American Revolution — sold at the Morphy’s Auction House in Denver, PA for $492,000. Auctioneers expected the rifle to sell for around $300,000.
“We [had] the privilege of auctioning a firearm that symbolizes one of the most important battles leading to American independence,” said Morphy’s president Dan Morphy.
“The Simpson gun symbolized one of the most important battles leading to American independence and came with impeccable family provenance and supportive documentation,” added Morphy. “Bidders knew there was no question about this famous gun’s background and authenticity.”
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That is a BARGAIN. If the buyer holds onto it for 10 years or so, they will double their money easy. Especially if the Dems get in charge again. I wonder did the buyer have to pass a background check, and wait the required three days?
ReplyDeleteThat is a BARGAIN. If the buyer holds onto it for 10 years or so, they will double their money easy.
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I wonder did the buyer have to pass a background check, and wait the required three days?
Of course and they should have had to pay an extra $200 in addition because this was a weapon of war which shot two rounds a minute, doncha' know.......?:)