The New England Antique Arms Society, Inc. was founded by a group of serious antique arms collectors and historians in 1997. Since then, our membership has grown to over 200 members from across the United States and Canada.  In 2007 we expanded the scope of our Society’s interests to include historical and collectors’ arms and related artifacts up to and including World War II.   Our ranks include prominent historians, artists, museum professionals, educators, antique arms dealers and collectors. We are a non-profit corporation, incorporated under the laws of the State of Connecticut.

One of our objectives is to sponsor a high quality antique arms show in New England and over the years the “Hartford Show” has grown to be one of the finest in the country.  Our shows feature outstanding displays of antique and historical arms and related items from the American colonial period through World War II, as well as hundreds of tables of similar items offered for sale by reputable dealers and collectors.

Our mission is as follows:

a. To establish in New England a permanent organization for the promotion of friendship among and for the mutual benefit of, individuals interested in the collection, preservation, and research of antique and historical arms and related artifacts.
b. To stimulate public interest in, and appreciation for, antiques and historical arms and related artifacts, and those who collect of these items.
c. To hold regular meetings for the discussion, display, exchange, purchase, and sale of antique and historical arms and related artifacts.
d. To promote and uphold high ethical standards in the collection, selling, and trading of antique and historical arms and related artifacts.
e. To sponsor quality arms shows promoting the objectives, purposes, and policies of the Society.

We welcome and encourage all who share these goals and support these principles to become a MEMBER. 

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