Auction Hall

The city of Vienna is known worldwide for high quality auctions. With over 700m2 of exhibition space, Joh. Springer’s Erben represents the leading auction house for hunting weapons and military collectibles here. Several times a year, auctions take place at which weapons and accessories appraised by our experts come under the hammer. Collectors from all over the world use the opportunity to invest in real goods or to secure coveted pieces.

Bring your pieces to us now and get good money for them.

In addition to the core area of antique and modern hunting, sporting and collector’s weapons, our portfolio also includes such areas as optics, equipment, hunting art and furniture. We also regularly auction collector’s items from the areas of medals, uniforms, military collectibles or blank weapons. Let our experts evaluate your treasures and turn them into cash!

Take advantage of the versatility and efficiency of our auctions

We take over for you the liquidation of collections, stock clearing or auctioning of estates in the existing divisions or beyond in other collecting areas, objects of country life or vehicles

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Team

Peter TOBLER

HEAD OF AUCTIONS

Peter Tobler joined Joh. Springer‘s Erben as Head of Auctions in the fall of 2021. Mr. Tobler has been in managerial role in several internationally active trading companies. As a competition-experienced sport shooter paired with a preference for modern and domestic products, he combines sales experience with a passion for our auction items. Overall responsible for the auction house, Mr. Tobler’s focus is absolutely on the contact and exchange with our customers and contributors.

E-MAIL:
p.tobler@springer-vienna.com

Josef MÖTZ

EXPERT FOR HANDGUNS & MILITARY WEAPONS

Josef Mötz is a lawyer, reserve officer and internationally renowned expert for handguns and military weapons. He has been active in the study of weapons and ammunition for 45 years, has been one of the most productive Austrian authors in the field of law, weapons and ammunition history and technological development since 1979 and publishes in renowned weapons journals. At Joh. Springer’s Erben, he is our expert for the valuation and cataloguing of handguns and militaria.

E-MAIL:
j.moetz@springer-vienna.com

Lucas WININGER

INVENTORY & WAREHOUSE

Lucas Wininger has worked for the company since 2014 as a weapons and ammunition dealer and completed his apprenticeship in our flagship store in Weihburggasse. He will be happy to advise you on all questions concerning the exhibitions and general matter related to the auction.

E-MAIL:
auktion@springer-vienna.com

Christian KORN

WAREHOUSE CLERK

Christian Korn is responsible for the management of the warehouse, dispatch and exhibition.

E-MAIL:
logistics@springer-vienna.com

Martin SCHIFFER

PHOTOGRAPHER

Martin Schiffer worked in international sales in the defense sector for many years before concentrating on his passion, photography. The combination of industry knowledge and photographic expertise is the perfect prerequisite for putting our products and auction exhibits in the right light.

E-MAIL:
m.schiffer@springer-vienna.com

Sabrina NEMETH

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Sabrina Nemeth has been with Joh. Springer’s Erben since 2023. Her extensive experience in office organization helps us to make the auction process efficient. Her wide range of tasks includes notifications in the central firearms register and gun book, detailed auction preparation, consignments as well as collections, customer contact via e-mail and telephone, and much more.

E-MAIL:
auktion@springer-vienna.com