Michael R. Zomber
Michael is a valued consultant to major auction companies including Heritage, Freeman Hindman, Lewis & Grant, & Poulin's. Michael is a trusted advisor to numerous prestigious antique arms, armour and art collectors throughout America and Europe. His appraisals are recognized by Loyds of London and other reputable insurance companies.
Internationally respected authority on Arms & Armor from the 16th through 20th century, Author and Historian
Michael was the trusted advisor for Los Angeles publishing magnate and philanthropist, Robert E. Petersen, purchasing on his behalf a premier collection of Colt Gatling guns, generously donated by Mr. Petersen’s widow, Margie, now displayed in the NRA Museum. Additionally he bought engraved Colt revolvers from percussion to automatics, rare oddities, superb English sporting guns by Holland & Holland, Purdey, and Woodward on Mr. Petersen’s behalf.
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John D. Schofield, producer of the feature films, As Good As It Gets and Enemy At The Gates, was so taken with Michael’s novel, Park Avenue, that he was set to produce the film version. Most regrettably, Mr. Schofield, passed away before pre-production.