Antique weapon show in the U.S.

Jazz · 14th December 2014, 05:32 PM

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what are the biggest antique show in the U.S. in terms of ethnographic weapons that we all love to collect. I've heard of the Timonium show and the Vegas show. are there any other out there bigger than these two shows? Is it worth driving 5 hours to the Maryland show? I haven't been to any of them, and I would love to hear from members who has been to any of these shows.

RSWORD · 14th December 2014, 05:40 PM

Definitely worth a 5 hour drive to Timonium. You will find several dealers that specialize in ethnographic weapons.

VANDOO · 14th December 2014, 05:48 PM

A 5 HOUR DRIVE TO TIMONIUM WOULD BE WELL REPAID AS THE SHOW IS REGULATED AND ONLY ANTIQUE ARMS AND RELATED ARE ALLOWED. THERE ARE NO NEW WEAPONS, JEWELRY OR KITSCH AND QUITE A LOT OF ANTIQUE WEAPONS MANY BEING FIRST CLASS BUT SOME CHEAPER ONES FOR THOSE OF US WITHOUT DEEP POCKETS AS WELL. LOTS OF GOOD DISPLAYS OF WEAPONS FROM DIFFERENT PERIODS BY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS AND THERE IS AN ARMS AUCTION SATURDAY NIGHT. A GOOD CHANCE TO MEET AND VISIT WITH SEVERAL FORUM MEMBERS EVEN IF WE ARE NOT HAVING A DINNER AND PRESENTATIONS.
THERE ARE SEVERAL ETHNOGRAPHIC ART SHOWS IN SANTA FE NEW MEXICO IN AUGUST THAT USUALLY HAVE QUITE A FEW ETHNOGRAPHIC WEAPONS AS WELL.

Jazz · 15th December 2014, 03:55 AM

Does Timonium get pretty crowded? I was just wondering if it pays getting there the day before so I can be there first thing in the morning. Thank you!

VANDOO · 15th December 2014, 05:41 AM

THE LINE IS USUALLY LONG AND PARKING CAN BE A PROBLEM IF ONE IS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE AREA. THERE IS A LOT TO SEE SO ITS NOT JUST A WALK THRU SHOW BUT WILL TAKE MOST OF THE DAY. THE AUCTION IS SATURDAY NIGHT IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND THAT I AM NOT SURE WHAT HOURS ARE AVAILABLE TO VIEW THE ITEMS.

Oliver Pinchot · 19th December 2014, 09:24 PM

I would just add that getting hotel accommodations is also very difficult for that weekend, and should be done earlier rather than later.

Rick · 20th December 2014, 12:16 AM

Some interesting things have been found at Brimfield MA; but you would have to 'winnow the grain' because it is a general focus Flea Mkt. rather than weapons specific and is quite large/huge .

Still .
There's something to be said for scoring a bargain where knowledge is power .

14th December 2014, 05:32 PM	#1
Jazz Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 44	Antique weapon show in the U.S. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what are the biggest antique show in the U.S. in terms of ethnographic weapons that we all love to collect. I've heard of the Timonium show and the Vegas show. are there any other out there bigger than these two shows? Is it worth driving 5 hours to the Maryland show? I haven't been to any of them, and I would love to hear from members who has been to any of these shows.

14th December 2014, 05:40 PM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	Definitely worth a 5 hour drive to Timonium. You will find several dealers that specialize in ethnographic weapons.

14th December 2014, 05:48 PM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A 5 HOUR DRIVE TO TIMONIUM WOULD BE WELL REPAID AS THE SHOW IS REGULATED AND ONLY ANTIQUE ARMS AND RELATED ARE ALLOWED. THERE ARE NO NEW WEAPONS, JEWELRY OR KITSCH AND QUITE A LOT OF ANTIQUE WEAPONS MANY BEING FIRST CLASS BUT SOME CHEAPER ONES FOR THOSE OF US WITHOUT DEEP POCKETS AS WELL. LOTS OF GOOD DISPLAYS OF WEAPONS FROM DIFFERENT PERIODS BY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS AND THERE IS AN ARMS AUCTION SATURDAY NIGHT. A GOOD CHANCE TO MEET AND VISIT WITH SEVERAL FORUM MEMBERS EVEN IF WE ARE NOT HAVING A DINNER AND PRESENTATIONS. THERE ARE SEVERAL ETHNOGRAPHIC ART SHOWS IN SANTA FE NEW MEXICO IN AUGUST THAT USUALLY HAVE QUITE A FEW ETHNOGRAPHIC WEAPONS AS WELL.

15th December 2014, 03:55 AM	#4
Jazz Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 44	Does Timonium get pretty crowded? I was just wondering if it pays getting there the day before so I can be there first thing in the morning. Thank you!

15th December 2014, 05:41 AM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THE LINE IS USUALLY LONG AND PARKING CAN BE A PROBLEM IF ONE IS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE AREA. THERE IS A LOT TO SEE SO ITS NOT JUST A WALK THRU SHOW BUT WILL TAKE MOST OF THE DAY. THE AUCTION IS SATURDAY NIGHT IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND THAT I AM NOT SURE WHAT HOURS ARE AVAILABLE TO VIEW THE ITEMS.

19th December 2014, 09:24 PM	#6
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 457	I would just add that getting hotel accommodations is also very difficult for that weekend, and should be done earlier rather than later.

20th December 2014, 12:16 AM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,290	Some interesting things have been found at Brimfield MA; but you would have to 'winnow the grain' because it is a general focus Flea Mkt. rather than weapons specific and is quite large/huge . Still . There's something to be said for scoring a bargain where knowledge is power .