Lead Historian, Seth Isaacson is back with another great article on muzzle loaders on the Rock Island Auction blog.

Rock Island Auction Company’s September 10-12 Premier Firearms Auction is absolutely packed with hundreds of muzzleloaders from several collections in the U.S. and abroad. These firearms span an incredible period of time reaching back into the colonial era and up to nearly the present day, encompassing both military and civilian arms and everything from matchlocks and wheellocks to the classic flintlocks of the 18th century and the percussion arms of the 19th century. They also cover a variety of price points with estimates ranging from as low as $1,400 to elite pieces with estimates as high as $350,000, making this an excellent auction for anyone interested in muzzle loading and black powder firearms.

In addition to the great video from Seth and the Rock Island team, the article features several of Rock Island’s iconic photographs showcasing the detail and quality of the muzzleloaders coming up for the September Premiere Auction.

Check out the full article today for more great photos. Even if you aren’t in the market, the photos and accompanying documents are a great learning tool to broaden your muzzleloading horizons.