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S P O R T I N G C L A S S I C S 2 0 1 Auctions & Exhibitions JULIA'S AUCTION SETS ANOTHER WORLD RECORD James D. Julia's firearms sale in October recorded $19.3 million in sales, yet another consecutive new world record for the highest gross ever attained at one of its auctions. Julia's specializes in expensive, investment-grade firearms. Initial results indicate that 552 lots generated $10,000 or more. What's more, Julia's has offered more prestigious private and institutional collections than any other auction house, and this was once again the case in October. Nine prestigious collections from iconic collectors were sold. The resounding success of the auction serves to drive home the fact that firearms collecting continues to be very much alive, very active, and filled with great passion. For more information, visit www.jamesdjulia.com or call (207) 453-7125. 33RD ANNUAL SEWE TO SHOWCASE NEW EXHIBITS, 100 ARTISTS The largest and longest-running art and sporting lifestyle event in the country, the Southeastern Wildlife This Model 1873 "One of One Thousand" rifle was the most expensive Winchester offered at James D. Julia's October sale. The rifle, which sold for $258,750, is one of only 133 Winchesters that feature hand-selected precision barrels and set triggers, along with fancy walnut stocks and exquisite engraving. Right: Grant Hacking's painting of a bobcat will grace the official poster for this year's Southeastern Wildlife Exposition.