Success at the 2025 Montana Fall Sporting Auction

The 2025 Montana Fall Sporting Auction, hosted by National Auction USA, proved to be one of the most exciting sporting events of the year. Drawing bidders from across the country, this auction delivered fast-paced competition, record participation, and strong results for sellers.

National Reach, Local Energy

While based in Montana, the Fall Sporting Auction had a truly national audience. Bidders from numerous states logged in to compete for unique firearms, collectibles, and sporting gear. This nationwide reach created an electric atmosphere where each bid built more energy, keeping collectors and sportsmen engaged until the very last lot.

Spotlight on the Lars Wood Collection

One of the biggest draws of the auction was the Lars Wood Collection, a lifetime sporting accumulation carefully curated and enhanced over decades. Items from Wood’s collection showcased both craftsmanship and customization, attracting competitive bidding and reinforcing the trust consignors place in National Auction USA to represent their legacy pieces.

Featured Auction Highlights

This year’s auction wasn’t just about reach — it was about intense bidding competition. Several items became clear standouts, with bidding activity that demonstrates the strength of the market and the confidence sellers can have in the auction method:

• Lot 10b – Custom Marlin Guide Gun 1895 Stainless “Survival Rifle” .45-70 Government
  A stainless steel, loop-lever rifle designed for rugged use, this lot captured enormous attention with 105 bids, the highest activity of the auction.

• Lot 24b – Custom Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum 8 Times Performance Center Revolver
  A precision-tuned revolver built for accuracy and power, this lot generated 82 bids, marking it as one of the most competitive handguns sold.

• Lot 10a – Marlin Guide Gun 1895 (Pre-Safety, Blued) .45-70 Government
  Collectors vied fiercely for this sought-after configuration, pushing it to 103 bids, proof of the strong market for classic firearms.

• Lot 13d – Smith & Wesson Performance Center .460 S&W Magnum Revolver
  Known for its raw power and Performance Center engineering, this revolver inspired 98 bids, showing the demand for specialty firearms.

• Lot 24a – Custom Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum 8 Times Performance Center Revolver
  Another highlight from the Lars Wood Collection, this customized revolver attracted 82 bids, reflecting both the quality of the build and the trust in Wood’s craftsmanship.

Why Sellers Choose Auction

These results highlight the value of selling at auction. National Auction USA combines detailed cataloging, nationwide marketing, and decades of trusted experience to create an environment where bidders compete — and sellers win. From firearms and sporting gear to estate collections, auctions deliver the urgency, exposure, and results that traditional sales simply cannot match.

Key advantages for sellers include:

• National buyer reach with bidders from across the U.S.

• High-energy competition that drives values upward.

• Transparency and trust built through detailed cataloging.

• Proven success backed by decades of Montana auction experience.

Ready to Sell?

The 2025 Montana Fall Sporting Auction demonstrated just how powerful the auction method is for sellers. If you have firearms, sporting goods, taxidermy, or collections you’re considering selling, now is the time to take action.

Contact National Auction USA today to consign in an upcoming auction and experience the energy, competition, and nationwide reach that delivers results.