IOWA ANTIQUE ARMS COLLECTORS (IAAC) arms fair will be held March 5,6,and 7 at the MCGREGOR’S LANDING EVENT CENTER at 111 1st street McGregor, Iowa.
Collectors and dealers of hunting, antique, classic and investment grade firearms from around the midwest will gather in McGregor. They will buy, sell and trade their wares. There are interesting and historical exhibits expected at the show. One can expect to see hunting guns, rare pieces of Americana, military collectibles, quality reference books, Civil War Arms and artifacts, hundreds of guns, knives and accessories. It will be a stroll through history while perusing the exhibits of 100 tables. The last show had a Gatling Gun from the Spanish American war with full caisson. The theme and intent of the McGregor Gun Show is to present original and reproduction guns and arms that were manufactured prior to 1950 along with complimentary collectables. Antique gun buyers are confirming the belief that gun collections are “tangible assets” and seem to be solid investment in this unstable economy. While the stock market can vary by 6% to 10% in a single day, collectable firearms are proving to maintain value. The major antique gun auctions around the country are doing very well as local collectors can see at near by auctions. I have attended several gun shows this winter and have been astonished at the turn-out for these shows. There were some of largest crowds I’ve ever witnessed at these events. ”Now is a very exciting time to be involved in gun collecting. Many modern and antique collectible handguns and long guns are coming on the market as the WWII generation are dying and a younger generation is inheriting pieces or whole collections. Often times the surviving spouse or other heirs don’t have an interest in guns. This has opened up accessibility to individual pieces and collections unlike anything in history! Values will soar on many out-of-production arms. Buying, selling, and collecting handguns since the late ’60s has taught me a thing or two about how to get started in collecting. The first step is to read. Read everything about gun collecting that you can get your hands on. Don’t pay much attention to price price guides, though. Gun collecting has really taken off in the last few years and prices are moving up at a rapid rate. So come to the McGregor Gun Show and join the action.
IAAC will always accommodate organizations for display space such as Fish & Game Clubs, Friends of the NRA, National Guard, Cowboy Action Shooting Clubs and Local clubs such as the Big River Long Rifles and the Hole In The Sock Gang.
The doors will open to the general public to buy sell or trade on Friday from 5:00PM to 9:00PM and Saturday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM and Sunday from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. General admission $6.00 for all three days. (don’t forget to get a hand stamp to return) Children under 12 free with a parent. The collectors and dealers are always looking for items to purchase from the public. Before visiting the show, check the attic trunk for old military uniforms or war souvenirs, the back closet for Grandpa’s old firearms or the garage for pack baskets, duck decoys, old animal traps or vintage fishing gear and bring it along to the show. Many exhibitors will be happy to perhaps purchase items, give an estimated value, or if needed written appraisals.
To see pictures of past show go on line to www.iowaantiquearmscollectors.com
For further information call IAAC Show Director Jim Boeke at 563-873-2387 or write PO Box 275 McGregor, Ia 52157 or see www.iowaantiquearmscollectors.com or e-mail theboss@alpinecom.net
