Auctioneer James Julia together with assistant Auctioneer Dudley Brown, (who also serves as head of the Glass and Lamp auction division) called the auction throughout the two days

Ray Roy from the NRA foundation was in attendance bidding for the NRA museum, although he was disappointed to lose out on the rare Borschardt pistol from the Stern collection, they were successful on some of the other rare Stern''s guns which will soon be displayed it he NRA museum

One of the attraction of a Julia auction is the genuine "Free Lunch" a special smorgasbord prepared by chef Ron and Albertine Franck who always put forth a fabulous array of wholesome sandwiches, and fabulous homemade soups

A large crowd was in attendance both day of the Auction

Auctioneer Jim Julia discusses the three Annie Oakley guns with noted Maine hunting and fishing guides Carroll and Lila Ware.

Well known Confederate authority, John Sexton, discusses pieces form the Ben Michel Collection.

Most valuable small things are displayed in special glass cases in chronological order for convenience and ease of preview.

Tracy Grover, head of the shipping department, poses with one of the Annie Oakley guns.

Ben Michel, owner of the outstanding collection of Confederate arms sold on Day 1, discusses some of the pieces and the business with Civil War friends and acquaintances.   

Jim Julia discusses the auction with a news correspondent (over the period of five days, a number of newspapers and television crews cover the auction).

Mike & Dan Clark of Texas spent two days previewing the guns.

New hires Wes Dillon and Bill Taylor talk with NRA Foundation representative Ray Roy.  Both Wes and Bill (together with Judy Labbe) now serve as sales coordinators of the firearms division.

A large and diversified crowd was in attendance.

Jim Julia hammers the Worden lot down while General Manager, Fred Olson spots bids.

Jim Julia discussing and item with two Civil War collectors.

Julia’s new auction facility, large, comfortable and well lit, was designed specifically for auctions.

Jim Julia at the podium auctioning with assistant auctioneer Dudley Browne.  Browne also serves as department head for the rare glass & lamp division.

The phone bid table is always active.  Julia’s phone staff is trained to stand whenever they have a client on the phone preparing to bid on an object to help ensure that no bid will ever be missed

Julia and Browne sometimes seem to have too much fun at the auction podium.

Well known military dealer, Bob French, previews some items.  Bob is an independent dealer but also acts as an agent for Julia’s firm and represents them at various shows.

Ben Michel (gray jacket) discusses the auction with Julia’s chief firearms consultant, J.R. LaRue.

There was a lot of interest during the preview for high-grade sporting arms throughout the entire auction.

Jim Julia discusses some auction pointers with his dad, Arthur.

Whoever coined the phrase, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch” obviously never attended a Julia auction.  There is always a delicious outlay of healthy, tasty, and fresh food including a homemade lunch, free for the taking for all auction attendees.

One of the local television stations interview Ben Michel about some of the Confederate firearms.

Phone bidder Diana LaRue enters a bid.

Jim Julia together with his wife Sandy (far right) pose after the auction with Dr. Glenn Marsh and his wife Judy (far left).

J.R. LaRue, Julia’s chief firearms consultant, poses with Dr. Glenn Marsh and his wife Judy.