Morphy Auctions to Present September Firearms & Militaria Sale with Nearly 1,200 Lots

Featured: the 1921 Thompson submachine gun used to wound “Pretty Boy” Floyd, and a Colt Single Action Army revolver carrying more than 120 years of Custer’s 7th Cavalry provenance

Denver, PA — September 2026 — Morphy Auctions will hold a three-day Firearms & Militaria Auction on September 15, 16, and 17 at its Denver, Pennsylvania gallery, presenting close to 1,200 lots of antique and collectible arms from across American and world history.

The auction’s most anticipated lot is the Colt 1921 Thompson submachine gun used to wound the gangster Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd during an April 9, 1932 confrontation with Oklahoma law enforcement, estimated at $100,000-$180,000. Fully documented, the weapon’s role in one of the most dramatic incidents in American law-enforcement history makes it a singular piece in any collection.

Colt 1921 Thompson submachine gun, Lot 1005 — The Colt 1921 Thompson submachine gun that wounded Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd during an April 1932 confrontation with Oklahoma Sheriff Ervin Kelly. Estimate: $100,000–$180,000

A DWM Model 1902 American Eagle Cartridge Counter Luger, one of the rarest and most desirable early semi-automatic pistols associated with United States military trials, carries a pre-sale estimate of $85,000-$125,000.

DWM Model 1902 American Eagle Cartridge Counter Luger, Lot 1216 — DWM Model 1902 American Eagle Cartridge Counter Luger, one of the rarest, most desirable early semi-automatic pistols associated with US military trials. Estimate: $85,000–$125,000

A rare World War II German C G Haenel MKb.42(H) machine gun, widely recognized as the very first Sturmgewehr and the direct ancestor of the modern assault rifle, is estimated at $80,000-$120,000.

German C G Haenel MKb.42(H) machine gun, World War II, Lot 1006 — Rare World War II German C G Haenel MKb.42(H) machine gun – the very first Sturmgewehr – a select-fire rifle that used an intermediate-size cartridge. Estimate: $80,000–$120,000

A Colt Single Action Army revolver with documented provenance to Michael Lang, a member of General George A. Custer’s 7th Cavalry regiment, has remained in the Lang family for more than 120 years. It carries a pre-sale estimate of $40,000-$60,000.

Colt Single Action Army revolver, Custer's 7th Cavalry provenance, Lot 1307 — Colt Single Action Army revolver with provenance to Michael Lang, a member of Custer’s 7th Cavalry regiment. Revolver falls at the beginning of Lot 7, Serial Number 6526. Estimate: $40,000–$60,000

A North American Arms Company Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol, manufactured in Quebec, Canada at the close of World War I with the rare control number 1111, is widely regarded as one of the rarest of all U.S.-pattern pistols from that era, estimated at $60,000-$80,000.

North American Arms Company Model 1911, control number 1111, Lot 1206 — North American Arms Company Limited Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol, manufactured in Quebec, Canada at the conclusion of World War I, control #1111. Estimate: $60,000–$80,000

An experimental Colt 1851 Navy conversion single-action revolver with an early New York City address, considered an important prototype for the transition from percussion to cartridge revolvers, is expected to bring $45,000-$75,000.

Prototype Colt 1851 Navy conversion single-action revolver, Lot 1308 — Prototype (or experimental) Colt 1851 Navy conversion single-action revolver with 7½-inch octagonal barrel, brass pin front sight and New York City address. Estimate: $45,000–$75,000

Among the sporting arms, a David McKay Brown 12 bore over/under shotgun with accessories and case, by the Scottish maker continuing the Dickson round-action tradition, is estimated at $40,000-$60,000. A Rigby Big Game .416 bolt action rifle with case, a well-preserved example of the classic African cartridge, carries a pre-sale estimate of $18,000-$24,000.

David McKay Brown 12 bore over/under shotgun, Lot 1274 — David McKay Brown 12 bore over/under shotgun with accessories and case, by a noted Scottish maker who has been keeping the Dickson round-action tradition alive. Estimate: $40,000–$60,000

Rigby Big Game .416 bolt action rifle with case, Lot 1271 — From London, England, a Rigby Big Game .416 bolt action rifle with case, in the classic African cartridge and in excellent shape, with all factory-original finishes. Estimate: $18,000–$24,000

A Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine in .44 rimfire, made in 1871 and engraved by master engraver Louis D Nimschke with full scroll and vine and figural animals, is estimated at $25,000-$35,000.

Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine, engraved by Nimschke, Lot 1367 — Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine in .44 caliber rimfire, manufactured in 1871 and engraved by the master engraver Louis D Nimschke. Estimate: $25,000–$35,000

Rounding out the highlights is an Izumi no Kami Owari Nobuie katana with mounts and NBTHK authentication papers, 38 and one-quarter inches in length, estimated at $10,000-$15,000.

Izumi no Kami Owari Nobuie katana with NBTHK papers, Lot 1402 — Izumi no Kami Owari Nobuie katana with mounts and NBTHK papers, 38¼ inches in length, a sword by a maker recognized for his skill, mounted and papered. Estimate: $10,000–$15,000

All three auction days begin at 9 a.m. EDT. Live, absentee, and online bidding are all available.

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