Steveveets Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi anyone bought a shotgun/rifle from an auction and how did it go? What are the pitfalls, advantages etc ? Look forward to hearing back from you all. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Almost the same question was asked last month http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/336516-first-gun-gun-auction/?hl=auction Edited June 21, 2016 by sportsbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 The pit fall at the lower end auctions is there can be a lot of junk the advantage is you can pick up some bargains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 If the auction is a small one where there are just one or two guns in amongst general sale stuff a real bargain can be had Because very few people come with a cert. But bear in mind that an extra charge of buyers premium and vat is generally added which can really bump up the total price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveveets Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Thanks for the advice and link to the previous post - all much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzashadow Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I have brought 2 guns from holts on the blind bid side and I have been lucky with both but I did buy some cartridges that were rusty and my mate brought some and had a lot of misfires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) I bought two 410's one moderated and one a side by side from Holt's for under £ 40 for the pair as a bundle , Look for for multiple item lots for anything good and trade or giveaway the unwanted one's section 2 only. Edited June 21, 2016 by Andy H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I have bought a few guns from auctions, It is better to be there in person and to have examined the lots in advance as some people (incliuding dealers) offload their damaged, dented, non-functioning lemons at auction. Having said that I have bought some bargains and for project guns you can't beat an auction. Timed auctions on line are a little more difficult to judge as you are buying blind with only the auctioneers (and/or sellers descriptions/report) Check the commissions and also the location for collection (I got caught out with that one once, a tank of diesel on top of the price) and the time allowed from winning to collecting your new gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Derick Olivant who once used to own MGR guns at Woodall Spar once said to me at a gun auction " don't forget son there are only here because we can not sell them in the shop " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Most are just clearing houses for scrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Allways ask for a condition report plus plenty of images showing different angles. I f you cannot attend a auction do not forget that a shotgun must go through a RFD , but the biggest expense in the last few weeks is the haulage has most couriers will not now carry weapons ,those that do are very expensive collection, packing , labour , plus £60 for the courier then £1 per mile plus VAT average price £200 in England and double that too Scotland because two drivers are needed. Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 I only ever went to one as support of a mate looking to buy, being an observer of people and situations I soon saw subtle recognition between auctioneers table and the front row. Not inferring any improper action but it soon became clear that the front row controlled the room, i assume the viewing day had been well spent? It's certainly a place where the "buyer must be aware" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Nearly got ripped off once .got the seller to measure barrels etc .My top bid was £350 after my bid there were 2 more bids so l turned away and was walking off.the sellers assistant ran after me and said were you still interested.I really wanted that gun.I said go and find the 2 bidders after me and I left. Dipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Beware also auctions that sell illegal guns. Can't happen? I purchased a BSA Super 10 air rifle, it was not listed as being FAC rated, it was missing the air bottle and magazine. However undoing 2 screws enables you to remove the action from the stock. The RFD we took it to to fit an air bottle did just that to find an "Export Only" sticker on the regulator, meaning FAC required. So they had sold a non FAC holder and FAC air rifle! Illegal gun for me to own. It would have taken them two minutes to check it by removing the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Beware also auctions that sell illegal guns. Can't happen? I purchased a BSA Super 10 air rifle, it was not listed as being FAC rated, it was missing the air bottle and magazine. However undoing 2 screws enables you to remove the action from the stock. The RFD we took it to to fit an air bottle did just that to find an "Export Only" sticker on the regulator, meaning FAC required. So they had sold a non FAC holder and FAC air rifle! Illegal gun for me to own. It would have taken them two minutes to check it by removing the stock. Did you return it to the auction house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Nearly got ripped off once .got the seller to measure barrels etc .My top bid was £350 after my bid there were 2 more bids so l turned away and was walking off.the sellers assistant ran after me and said were you still interested.I really wanted that gun.I said go and find the 2 bidders after me and I left. Dipper you were being chandeliered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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