Cowan’s is Coming to a Trade Show Near You
As we gear up for our October 22–23 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction, the Antique Arms & Militaria Department at Cowan’s, a division of Freeman’s | Hindman, is hitting the road! Our team will be attending several of the nation's top antique arms and gun shows to connect with collectors, accept consignments, and promote our upcoming sales.
Whether you're interested in Civil War memorabilia, vintage firearms, military antiques, or looking to consign, these shows are a great opportunity to speak with our specialists and learn more about the market.
Fall 2025 Antique Arms Show Schedule
We'll be attending the following militaria and antique firearms shows in the months leading up to our October sale:
Marietta, GA
North Georgia Relic Hunter's Civil War Show
August 9–10, 2025
Cobb County Civic Center
Meet us in Georgia at this highly respected Civil War collectibles event.
Wheaton, IL (Chicago Area)
Chicago Civil War & C.A.D.A. Show
September 20, 2025
DuPage County Fairgrounds
The Midwest’s premier Civil War and antique arms event.
Louisville, KY
National Gun Day (Great Eastern/JAG) Show
September 27–28, 2025
Kentucky Exposition Center – South Wing A
One of the largest and most well-attended gun shows in the country.
Mandeville, LA
Greater New Orleans Military Show
October 18–19, 2025
Castine Center
Catch us just before the Premier Auction at this key Southern militaria event.
Gettysburg, PA
Autumn Gettysburg Civil War Show
October 24–25, 2025
The Allstar Events Complex
A fitting follow-up to our auction, in the heart of Civil War history. Note: This show may include the private delivery of purchased items by special arrangement.
Post-Auction Events & Consignment Opportunities
After our October sale—and following our official brand transition—we’ll continue to travel to major shows across the country. These events are prime opportunities for consignment consultations and previewing future sale highlights.
Tulsa, OK
Wanemacher’s Tulsa Gun Show
November 7–9, 2025
Tulsa State Fairgrounds, Upper Level – Tables E56 to E60
The world's largest gun show returns—and so do we.
Franklin, TN
Middle Tennessee Civil War Show (formerly the Nashville Show)
December 6–7, 2025
Williamson County Ag-Expo Park
A key show for collectors of Southern Civil War artifacts and weapons.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Antique Arms Show
January 22–24, 2026
Westgate Hotel & Convention Center
Kick off the new year at the premier Western gun and antique arms show.
Dalton, GA
Chickamauga Civil War Show
February 7–8, 2026
Dalton Convention Center
Focused on the Civil War South, this show is a favorite for battlefield artifact collectors.
Louisville, KY
National Gun Day – Winter Edition
February 17–18, 2026
Kentucky Exposition Center – South Wing A
We’ll be back in Louisville with more updates and consignments for future auctions.
Let’s Connect at an Upcoming Show
At each show, Cowan’s will host a promotional table near the AAM Department booth, complete with banners, catalogs, handouts, and knowledgeable staff available to discuss your collecting interests or consignment opportunities. In most cases, our lead specialist will be present to answer questions and evaluate items.
Interested in consigning? Have a collection you’d like appraised? Be sure to stop by our table—or reach out ahead of time to schedule a private meeting.