It's high time for weapon enthusiasts and heraldry aficionados to emerge from their bunkers and tunnels and head to Stockholms Auktionsverk Magasin 5. The showcases are polished, the staff is in position, and the 240 lots that make up the Autumn Weapon Auction are cataloged and ready. Much can be said about the richness of the selection, but there's no better place to start than with the Swedish flintlock rifle from the late 17th century, one of the absolute highlights of the auction. It features a lock by Pieter Starbus, enticed here from Amsterdam in the early summer of 1687, and a barrel signed by Samuel Riddersporre. From this magnificent piece, one might seamlessly transition to the Baltic blunderbuss with an octagonal chamber and abundant inlays, then move on to the flintlock and percussion revolvers, perhaps exploring some of the breech-loading rifles awaiting a new owner. Alternatively, one could dive straight into the cartridge boxes, gorgets, and orders before savoring the well-executed coats of arms, which carry both historical significance and the added allure of decorative value. It's worth mentioning that the section on edged weapons is generous, featuring a particularly fine Russian hunting dagger, two German rapiers from the early 17th century, and a Hirschfänger with accompanying hunting utensils. Welcome!