Milestones Spring Premier Firearms Auction featuring 1,187 hand-selected lots is a virtual arsenal of fine-quality antique and vintage productions from the most sought-after American, European and Japanese arms manufacturers. The Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23, sale will be held live at Milestones suburban-Cleveland gallery, with all forms of remote bidding available, including absentee, phone or live via the Internet through a choice of bidding platforms. An overview reveals sporting shotguns and rifles from revered brands including Winchester, Beretta, Remington, Browning, Parker Brothers, Sako, Ithaca, Marlin, Savage and more. Military weapons traverse a 250-year period starting with the American Revolutionary War era and concluding with the Vietnam War. In between, there are Civil War weapons, guns of the Old West, including a very fine Model 1865 Indian Wars Spencer Carbine, and an impressive selection of World War II American, Nazi German, and Japanese arms, led by a very rare set of four Type 14 Nambu pistols. The timeline concludes with modern handguns, including a coveted 1983 Colt Python/Diamondback Bankers Set, plus many engraved Colt, Smith & Wesson and Remington guns. A bonus category, early firearms advertising, is highlighted by a fantastic Winchester Double W cartridge board. Prized Colts from throughout the legendary Connecticut companys 170-year history will be up for bid. A near-mint Colt Frontier Six-Shooter Revolver, .44-40 WCF, was manufactured in 1878 and is nickel-plated with one-piece walnut grips. According to the accompanying Colt Archive letter, the gun was shipped in March 1878 to Spies Kissam & Co., a respected New York firm that would order blued guns from Colt and apply nickel directly over them. However, the guns were never buffed or finished after the nickeling process. As Milestones co-owner Miles King explained, There was a time during the 1800s when it was very difficult, if not impossible, to order nickel-plated revolvers from Colt. The nickel was more durable and popular, so New York companies like Spies Kissam filled a need by nickeling guns that came to them directly from Colt. In excellent overall condition, the auction example is nearly 100 percent bright and retains its original Spies Kissam nickel. Its near-mint original panel is etched Colt Frontier Six Shooter, and its serial numbers appear in the proper locations, including the cylinder. A Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver, manufactured in 1863, is a .44 caliber gun, serial-numbered 90850, with matching numbers on the bottom of revolver and cylinder. Colts single-line New York address is shown on the barrel. Graded in VG condition, its action works and its bore is shiny and clean. The auction also includes many Colt firearms beautifully embellished with the work of noted engravers. A third-generation Colt .45 Single Action Army Revolver, manufactured in 1982, was enhanced the following year by Master Engraver Howard Dove. It is distinguished for being the first SAA Dove ever engraved and is signed Howard M. Dove Engr under the right side of the grip. Its accompanying Colt factory letter confirms that the engraving was executed per a factory work order. Moving into the WWII category, one of the special highlights is a rare set of Japanese Type 14 pistols, chambered 8x22mm Nambu. As explained by Miles King, One pistol was issued per month between January and June of 1945, culminating in a complete set. Their design was influenced by, and uses the same type of locking mechanism as, the Mauser C96. Each pistol is serial-numbered. Milestones gallery is located at 38198 Willoughby Parkway, Willoughby, Ohio. Start time will be 10 a.m. ET on both days. For additional information, call 440-527-8060 or email info@milestoneauctions.com. All images courtesy of Milestone Auctions.