Trenta Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Hi guys, I keep seeing videos on you tube referring to gun auctions and being able to pick up second hand shotguns there. I have done a search online, but not had much joy in finding them - can anyone point me in the right direction for these? I am based in Surrey, but I guess they would have online options as well? Thanks in advance Trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diss4111 Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Google Holts in Norflok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdog Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 I went to one once, got really excited about it, turned out to full of **** and everything when for mega money. Havent been to another one since, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchdickason Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Holts have one today in London, plus there on line sealed bid auction in Norfolk, google Holts and you can get the online catalogue for both sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbob Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 50 minutes ago, zipdog said: I went to one once, got really excited about it, turned out to full of **** and everything when for mega money. Havent been to another one since, I found this with my local auction. You do have to sift the wheat from the carp. I bought my Brno Mod 2 at auction for the princely sum of £18 inc commission. That was a good buy and has made for a lovely project gun. All the other stuff is either good but fetched very good prices or rubbish fetching ...........good but silly prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) Dont forget the auctions are where the trade dumps stuff they either cant or wont sell in their shops . Be very careful , remember as long as its in proof then they can sell it , but no guarantee and no come back. Yes you can get a bargain but you can also get stung . Remember commission on to of hammer price can add up . Edited March 19, 2019 by Gunman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgyrog Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Scotarms in Newark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) put gun auctions in google there’s loads to choose from Edited March 19, 2019 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Gunman said: Dont forget the auctions are where the trade dumps stuff they either cant or wont sell in their shops . Be very careful , remember as long as its in proof then they can sell it , but no guarantee and no come back. Wise words indeed. Unless you are pretty clued up on what to check for you can catch a terrible red herring at the cheaper auction houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Southams, I have bought a few guns there over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Salisbury this saturday. I like buying spring airguns tbh, gives me projects as you can guarantee they are screwed. Tho ive had 3 shotguns and all have been faultless. Only problem i find is all the unlicensed fools bidding on airguns which ive seen go over retail (new). Great if your a seller, ******* annoying when chasing a bargain. On another note, ive seen dozens of sxs go for a pound. Watched a aya yeoman go for a fiver. The stocks worth that alone. Gunman is right, 80% is unwanted/unsellable stock. Just have a good look first and take your time deciding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Bought a few at auctions, some bargains, some surprises and some scrappers. Try to get to a viewing day if possible ( I got in trouble once for field stripping an M37 at a viewing but saved myself a lot of money as it was not what it appeared to be or was presented as) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 I`ve put commision bids in on a few things online and tbh the lots have made far more than you could sensibly value them at imho. I think there are people bidding without allowing for the cost of rectifying the known defects,never mind any surprise ones Caveat Emptor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) Holts : lots of very nice (and expensive) items, some cheaper Gavin Gardiner : Same as Holts, but even fewer of the cheaper items ! Scotarms : I've been to one of their sales, and the amount of (what should be) scrap metal being sold is terrifying. Plenty of others too However, I will say that you won't find many bargains at the auctions. 25% fees on top of the hammer price means that a cheap gun suddenly isn't. You're almost certainly better off buying from a private seller, if at all possible. Edited March 20, 2019 by robbiep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbob Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 2 hours ago, robbiep said: However, I will say that you won't find many bargains at the auctions. 25% fees on top of the hammer price means that a cheap gun suddenly isn't. You're almost certainly better off buying from a private seller, if at all possible. Tbh I would agree with this. I was lucky with my 22RF in that it was a steal. I know of an AYA sxs going for £50 privately. Thats got to be worth look 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 10 hours ago, robbiep said: 25% fees on top of the hammer price means that a cheap gun suddenly isn't. Forget this at your peril when bidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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