From Cornershot rifles to the Derringer that was used in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, firearms collectors will pay a premium to own the world’s most expensive guns. But displaying these weapons as fine art to show off to the masses will require a handsome sum to do so.
While not as expensive as the antique guns we’ll cover here, the Cornershot can typically fetch a handsome $3,500. Indeed, it?s not every day you see a rifle that can sight and fire around a corner.
These days, however, modern guns are being designed to produce less kickback and barrel rise while firing. Plus, the use of advanced material like carbon fiber is making guns lighter and stronger. Which new design will turn into a collectible investment" Only time can tell. Today?s most popular guns won?t cost you as much as the desirable works of art we have listed below, but they’re certainly still worth owning.
OK Corral Survivor
Believed to have been used by Wyatt Earp during the 1881 shootout at the OK Corral, the Colt .45-caliber revolver fetched $225,000 at auction in April 2014. However, much controversy about Earp?s gun remains to this day. Some historians believe Erap wasn’t in possession of this gun at the OK Corral, while others say it couldn?t have been any other gun, because Earp would never have parted with it. Either way, imagine adding this piece of history to your collection.
Bob ?The Coward? Ford
In 1882, a gang of American outlaws featuring Jesse...