Remington Society of america

History of the RSA

A Remington Collector’s Group is Formed

In 1981, a small group of collectors met at the Karl Moldenhauer Auction and talked about forming an organization to further the study of Remington antique firearms. The first official meeting of more than two dozen dedicated Remington collectors took place at the Winter Antique Arms Show in Las Vegas in January 1982 — and thus the Remington Society of America was formed. Fritz Baehr was elected its first president, a position he held for six years.

Don Duck Combs Collections

Here is the first of two auctions for the late Don Duck Combs collection. Duck was a dedicated RSA member who presented some award winning displays at the OGCA show and the Colorado show that consisted of some high condition & high grade Remington firearms. Many of these extravagant examples that Duck displayed will be included in the upcoming auction. 

To view details please visit www.poulinauctions.com.

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In Remembrance

Richard “Dick” Littlefield 

With great sadness we are reporting that Dick Littlefield peacefully passed away July 27, 2024, after a period of failing health. He was 83.  Dick can best be described as a gentleman and a friend to all.  He was a Charter Member of the Remington Society of America (RSA) and maintained his membership for the last 43 years.

Dick earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.  After a short tenure in the human resource arena, he moved into academia in the field of counseling and student personnel first at SUNY, Oswego, and then at the University of Delaware.  At Delaware, he also helped nurture several specialty residence houses.

In 1976 he married Liz Moser and they settled in New Hampshire.  She was his partner in business as well as in life.  Always a collector with a sharp eye for bargains, Dick founded “Littlefield Antiques” and developed encyclopedic knowledge in the field of antique firearms ranging from 15^th century European to American.  Dick was known as among firearms collectors to be an honest dealer whether he was on the selling or buying side of the table.

Dick specialized in high condition handguns and shorter long guns like buggy rifles.  He was especially fond of the guns of Remington as he felt the Company had produced a broader array of different and interesting mechanisms than other manufacturers.

While he always enjoyed the search for rare or unusual pieces, Dick’s true self was most apparent as a firearms educator and mentor.  Widely known as an expert in antique American gun manufacturing, he happily answered all questions asked of him with patience, humor and clarity whether they were posed by novices or seasoned collectors.

Dick was a good historian and author as well and his articles in publications were always very well researched, informative and interesting.  After 40 years of research, he co-authored the book “Frank Wesson, Gunmaker”, the definitive work on the subject.

An inveterate traveler and successful in his business, Dick was known to put up to 50,000 miles per year on his minivan, attending gun shows, exploring back roads and visiting friends all over the United States.

Dick leaves behind his wife of 47 years, son Aaron, daughter Rachel (Ross) Faska, three wonderful granddaughters, several nieces and nephews, and many friends and RSA colleagues.  He will be sorely missed by all who knew him and the antique firearms collecting community.