What is the best antique arms fiar in Europe?

Dmitry · 22nd March 2010, 10:35 PM

In the US the Baltimore Show [runs for 2 days every March, and in fact just ended yesterday] is considered by many to be the best one, for both the edged weapons and the firearms.
Which European arms fair is the best, in your opinion?

Matchlock · 30th March 2010, 01:03 AM

There used to be one big fair in Paris and another in Nogent sur Marne, France. Don't think they still take place.

Apart from those, the best fair I know is the London Arms Fair which is held each February.

Forget about the little fairs in Germany if you wish to see real high quality A&A. The market is dying worldwide. Even the big sales houses have little to offer.

Michael

Dmitry · 30th March 2010, 01:30 PM

The show in Rungis, France claims to be 'the best in Europe'.
Don't know if it's true or not.
Also, I found it odd that many shows in Europe run for only 1 day. Here in the US most big shows run for 2 or even 3 days.

22nd March 2010, 10:35 PM	#1
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	What is the best antique arms fiar in Europe? In the US the Baltimore Show [runs for 2 days every March, and in fact just ended yesterday] is considered by many to be the best one, for both the edged weapons and the firearms. Which European arms fair is the best, in your opinion?

30th March 2010, 01:03 AM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	There used to be one big fair in Paris and another in Nogent sur Marne, France. Don't think they still take place. Apart from those, the best fair I know is the London Arms Fair which is held each February. Forget about the little fairs in Germany if you wish to see real high quality A&A. The market is dying worldwide. Even the big sales houses have little to offer. Michael

30th March 2010, 01:30 PM	#3
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	The show in Rungis, France claims to be 'the best in Europe'. Don't know if it's true or not. Also, I found it odd that many shows in Europe run for only 1 day. Here in the US most big shows run for 2 or even 3 days.